OBITUARIES
Van Thi Tran
Aug 5, 2026
CÁO PHÓ
Chúng tôi vô cùng đau buồn báo tin cùng thân bằng quyến thuộc: Mẹ, Bà Nội, Bà Ngoại, Bà Cố của chúng tôi là:
Bà Maria TRẦN THỊ VÂN
Sanh ngày 1 tháng 2 năm 1934 Thái Bình Việt Nam
Đã được Chúa gọi về ngày 05 tháng 8 năm 2026 vào lúc 8:15PM Tại Saint Paul, Minnesota, Hường thọ 92 tuổi
Linh...
Michael H. Wallraff
Aug 3, 2026
Michael Wallraff passed away on August 3, 2026 after a courageous and difficult battle with depression and other mental illnesses. He is now at peace and free from pain. Michael will be remembered for his quiet strength and adventurous spirit. Michael’s true passions were wrestling and rock climbing. Some of his happiest memories were made when he drove his van...
Barbara Ann Stanke
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Stanke (Borges), aged 80, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on August 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerard and Marie (Schoenberger) Borges, and is survived by her beloved husband, Ed; cherished son, Gerard and his wife Sheryl; treasured grandchildren, Jordan and Jared; and dear siblings, Cheryl (Eldon) Holmes and Gary (Marylee) Borges.
Born in St. Paul, Barb...
Gary L. Taylor
Aug 2, 2026
Age 70, of Chisago City, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Preceded in death by wife, Jeane; parents, Kermit & Margaret (Hines) Taylor; and nephew, Scott Jaworski.
Survived by siblings, Beverly Arndt, Marilyn (Jim) Taylor-Wyman, and twin brother, Ron (Gayle) Taylor; stepchildren, Dean (Kerri) Rude, Michaelene Rude, and Colleen Rude; grandchildren, Aricka, Shannon, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Fallon, Emma, Bella, Winnie, Hazel,...
John T. Bilder
Jul 30, 2026
John Thomas Bilder, aka "Red Dog", age 80 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; and parents, Jerome and Marie Bilder.
John is survived by his three children, Marcel Chase, Jeremy, and Nathaniel "Nate" Bilder and his wife, Beth; granddaughters, Emma, Brittney, Tiffany, and Jamillah; grandson, John; adopted sons, Jerry...
Joan M. Och
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan Mary Och, who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joan's kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a...
Joan M. Van Pelt
Jul 28, 2026
Joan Marie Van Pelt, age 92, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Joan was a deeply loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born in Grantsburg, WI in 1934, she met her future husband in Siren, WI, at her father’s gas station. For 73 years, she shared a beautiful life of devotion and partnership with her beloved...
Carol J. Schanks
Jul 27, 2026
Carol J. Schanks (née Killen), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Carol was born on January 4, 1940, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to John and Mabel (Olson) Killen. She was the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Washington High School before meeting the love of her...
James S. Johnson
Jul 26, 2026
Age 72, of Lino Lakes.
Preceded in death by parents, Gunard "Bob" & Kate; and brother, Bob.
Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Doreen; daughters, Jen Johnson, Nici Dinh, Meg (Bill) Lind; grandchildren, Grace, Olivia, Elias, Elizabeth, Megan, Piper, Audrey; great-grandson, Kolsen; siblings, Denise, Mary (George), Bryan; and many other relatives and friends.
Jim was active in the community, most notably as...
David R. Dhaene Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
Age 57, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026.
Preceded in death by wife, Nicole; son, Steven; parents, David Dhaene, Sr. and Sharon Williamson; sister, Sherri Welch; nieces, Cassandra Dhaene and Samantha Sheldon; and great-nephew, Adrian Garcia.
Survived by children, Heather Gudvangen, David Dhaene III, and Shyanne Dhaene; grandchildren, Easton, Ivory, Phoenix, Aveon, and Scarlett; siblings, Shawn Dhaene, Duane...
Patrick John Finnigan
Jul 24, 2026
Patrick John Finnigan passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Dorothy (née Krantz) Finnigan; his sister, Veronica Olsem; and his daughter, Jessica Marie Finnigan.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Deborah (née Saenger); his daughter, Patricia McCarthy, and her husband, William McCarthy; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn F. McCarthy, and her fiancé,...
Mark M. Christensen
Jul 24, 2026
Age 72, of Lakeland.
Preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Marcella Christensen; and siblings, Wayne Christensen, Tim Christensen, and Becky Moore.
Survived by fiancée of 29 years, Charlene "Char" Ertle; stepchildren, Joshua Ertle and Melinda (Ryan) Johnson; grandchildren, Abby, Livy, and Kenadee; brothers-in-law, Dennis Moore, Ken Halberg, Doug Halberg (Sue); sisters-in-law, Brenda Christensen, Renee Richert (Bob); many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
David M. Palm
Jul 23, 2026
David Michael Palm, born on June 8, 1956, to Robert and Edith Palm, passed away early Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, at the age of 70.
David was a devoted father, loving brother, and hardworking man who believed in providing for his family, treating others with respect, and always doing his best. Before suffering a life-changing stroke in 2005, he spent...
Robert B. Moe
Jul 23, 2026
Robert B. Moe, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with his beloved partner, Mary, and daughters, Kris and Lisa, by his side.
Bob will be remembered for his strength, strong work ethic, resilience, and generous spirit. Always a fighter, he faced life’s challenges with courage and was always willing to help others. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Bob found his greatest...
Bertrand A. Kolles
Jul 22, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Bertrand Aloy Kolles, for whom age was just a number that could not quell a spirit of hard work, dedication to family, and lifelong passion for health and healing—nor diminish his great sense of humor and big smile.
Age 94, of Roseville, MN, he passed away...
Robert W. Carter
Jul 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” Carter, CPC-A died unexpectedly in July 2026.
He is preceded in death by his beloved Sasha, Gypsy, and Emma.
Survived by his significant other and caregiver, Pat; his parents, William and Velma; and siblings, Matthew (Sarah) and their daughters, Mark (Robyn), and Winston.
Bob was a past President of the Minnesota Aquarium Society for several terms, member of the Sports Car...
Colleen M. Shull
Jul 20, 2026
Age 77 of Circle Pines, passed away on July 20, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Al and Mae Kane; and brother, Mike Kane.
Survived by husband of 54 years, 10 months, and 3 days, Marvin; daughter, Laura (Kent) Stenberg; sons, Kenneth (Melissa) and Ronald (Jenifer) Shull; and grandchildren, Olivia & Elizabeth Stenberg, Kevin, Trevor, Kyle, Jameson, and Annabel Shull.
Graduate of St....
Thomas Alan "Tommy" Weyer
Jul 20, 2026
Thomas Alan Weyer, age 67, of Cambridge, Minnesota, passed away on July 20, 2026, following a courageous fight after suffering a severe hemorrhagic stroke.
Tommy was generous, hardworking, respectful, loyal, charismatic, persistent, and deeply caring. He was truly one of a kind. He made an impact wherever he went, and once you met Tommy, you did not forget him.
Tommy was born...
James Thomas Hielsberg
Jul 18, 2026
James "Jim" Hielsberg, age 77, passed away on July 18, 2026, at his home in Roseville, MN. He was known to many around Alexandria as "Gig". To the Rice Street regulars, he was often referred to as "The Kid". To his family, he was Jim, Jimmy, or Pop.
Jim was born on April 4th, 1949, in Saint Paul, MN. He was...
Wanda J. Grams
Jul 17, 2026
Wanda Jean Grams passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 1:06 p.m.
Wanda was born in Pasadena, Texas, on May 13, 1948, to William Robert Page, Sr. and A. Beatrice Page. Though she moved to Maryland in 1978, and eventually made Minnesota her home in 2007, she never lost her Texas roots....
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