OBITUARIES
Elaine Genevieve Perdue
Mar 5, 2025
Passed away peacefully while talking with Jesus
Survived by daughter, LaVonne (Jim) Sicard; granddaughter, Elaina; sister, Eileen (Novack) Ditty; goddaughter, Krista Wirth; along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Skjold and Lily Novack; brothers, Skjold, George, Richard, and Ken; and sister, Lily.
A special thank you to the "Angels on Earth" at Ebenezer St. Paul - Memory Care and...
Sandra M. Luedke
Mar 4, 2025
Sandra M. Luedke, (née Reitberger), age 81 of Shoreview, passed away March 4, 2025.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Greg (Kris) and William; daughter, Pam; grandchildren, Sabrena, Jordon, Joel and Jessica (Chad) Costello; and great-grandchildren, Layla and Benson.
Sandy loved family, garage sales, taking care of her yard, and working at Target as she enjoyed all of her work...
Ruth Louise Vaagenes (née Oredson)
Mar 4, 2025
Ruth Louise Vaagenes, age 93, passed away on March 4, 2025, following a brief illness.
Ruth was born to Reuben and Freda Oredson in Minneapolis on March 22, 1931. Her brother William "Bill" was born three years later. At the young age of 7, Ruth lost her father, Reuben, leaving Freda to raise Ruth and Bill. With Freda working to support...
Thomas John DeLisle
Mar 2, 2025
Age 86, of Shoreview, passed away in his sleep on March 2, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Prosper & Florence DeLisle; and siblings, Bettye Pullman, Audrey DeLisle, Dick DeLisle, Gladys Hall and Jim DeLisle.
Survived by wife of 65 years, Carol Ann (née Pelzer); sons, Jeffrey T. (Carolyn) DeLisle, Steve M. (Anne Marie) DeLisle, and Joseph C. (Stephanie) DeLisle; grandchildren, Thomas...
Walter E. Widerski
Mar 1, 2025
Walter Eugene Widerski, age 87 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at Atlas Villas Memory Care.
He is preceded in death by his life partner, Mary L. Liljedahl; parents, Walter and Johanna Widerski; sisters, Georgia Widerski and Joanne Blomgren; brother, David Widerski; and nephew, Brian Jachymowski.
He is survived by his sister, Sue Jachymowski (Tom); nieces, Laurie...
Maxine A. Kornmann
Mar 1, 2025
Maxine A. Kornmann, age 91, passed away March 1, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Maxine was born July 19, 1933, in White Rock, Minnesota. She attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She was lifelong friends with a group called the “Lucky 13” from her high school class.
She attended Winona State Teachers...
Carol A. Christensen
Mar 1, 2025
Carol A. Christensen, age 88 of Forest Lake, formerly of Roseville, passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Cleo and Amanda Williamson; brothers, Don, Floyd, Myron, Filby, and Leo "Butch"; and sisters, Dorothy, Evelyn, and Loral.
She is survived by her children, Bryan (Jan), Susan (Bill) Courteau, and Paul (Jacquie);...
Lloyd S. Sinclair
Feb 28, 2025
Age 81 of Blaine, passed away on February 28, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Wendall and Madeline.
Survived by wife of 53 years, Vana; children, Randy (Gillian) Lewis, Rance (Colleen) Sinclair, Shane Sinclair, Troy Sinclair, Rocci (Chris) Corbett; grandchildren, Ian, Madison, Conner (Madison), Grace, Bryan, Claudia, Joe, and Dylan; siblings, Maynard Sinclair, Allen (Sharon) Sinclair, Annette (Jerry) Udean, Lyle “Pete” (Maggie)...
Brenda J. Schwalbe
Feb 28, 2025
Age 65 of Lino Lakes, passed away on February 28, 2025.
Preceded in death by first husband, Joseph Morin; parents, Donald and Janeal Bartko; and sister, Linda Biernat.
Survived by husband, Matthew; sister, Bonnie Paul; brother, Gary (Trista) Bartko; brother-in-law, Tom Biernat; nieces and nephews, Martha Biernat, Thomas Biernat, Michael Paul, Matthew Paul, Bethany Bartko, Brittney Darrington, and Rachel Bartko; great-niece, Kinley;...
Kenneth A. Mondry
Feb 28, 2025
Age 80, of St Paul; passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Violet; and siblings, Maryann Goschy, Don, Kathy Roth, Marge Johnson, and Mike.
Survived by wife of nearly 60 years, Carol (née Steiner); sons, Pat and Rick (Chris); daughter, Rachelle (Chad) Schmidt; grandchildren, Alec, Sierra, Lainey, Avarie, Sydney, and Ericka; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Cleo, and...
Rob Shepherd
Feb 26, 2025
Age 33, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by grandfather, John Shepherd; step-grandfather, Donald Hoff; and grandmother, Betty Gardner.
Survived by mother, Suzy (Jim) Olson; father, Robert Hyde; brother, Nathan Shepherd (Ashley Thomas); nieces, Viviana Thomas & Sofia Shepherd; grandmother, Beverly Hoff; uncles, Allen Shepherd, Brad Hoff; aunt, Angie (Glen) Senske; great-aunt, Carrolyn Shepherd; great-uncle, Ken Berntsen; great-aunt, Kathy...
Joan M. Smevoll
Feb 26, 2025
Age 93 of Roseville, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Joan was born in Hutchinson, MN to John & Stella Schmidt. As a child they moved to St. Cloud, MN. She graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing in Little Falls, MN. She was a lifelong nurse and nurturer. Joan was a woman of...
Grace L. Netteberg
Feb 26, 2025
Grace passed away on February 26, 2025.
She was born on January 25, 1931, to William Pulkrabek and Clara (Daak) Pulkrabek at their home in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was baptized (1931), confirmed (1943) and married Frandell Netteberg (1955), all at Faith Lutheran Church. She later joined the Unitarian Church. She graduated from Wilson High School with honors in 1948. She...
Raymond E. Stokvis
Feb 26, 2025
Ray "Stove Pipe" Stokvis passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025 at the age of 89.
Ray worked for Murphy Motor Freight for 25 years and for Minnesota Glove for 12 years. He was a member of the Local Teamsters 120. He had a great work ethic and loved cars, racing, and football.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Kim...
Patricia A. Mallory
Feb 26, 2025
Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Sr.; parents, Jeanne and Francis Murphy; brother, Thomas Murphy; and grandson, Joey Kolasa.
Survived by children, Mary Kolasa, Gordon Jr. (Rochelle), Mark (Stephanie); grandchildren, Erin (Jerry), Mallory (Ricky), Matthew (Rosie), Adam (Katie), Melissa (Jay), Samantha (Travis), Megan (Rick), Jenna (Tommy), Zachary (Caitlyn); 19 great grandchildren; other family and friends.
Pat worked as an RN and an...
Terry C. Hurley
Feb 26, 2025
Age 69 of Mora, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by father, Patrick.
Survived by mother, Violet; sisters, Barbara (Tony) Stadler, Patty Stadler, Karen (Doug) Dironca, and Robin Stiles; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, March 25 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Visitation from 10-11...
Joseph D. Adam
Feb 25, 2025
Joseph Adam, age 85, of Aitkin, formerly of Roseville, passed away February 25, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by wife, Diane, and second wife, Sue; parents, George and Sarah; brother, George; nieces, Beverly and Diane; and grandson, Taylor.
Survived by children, David Novack and Linda Souder (Jason); stepchildren, Tom Linderholm (Shelly) and Jesse Sydnes; grandchildren, Amber,...
Garry S. Immerman
Feb 24, 2025
Age 74 of Roseville
Passed away on February 24, 2025
Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Shirley Immerman; siblings, Cherrie Jo, Merry, Bonne, Jerry and Andrew; niece, Jessica; and nephews, P.J., Corey, and Dino.
Survived by loving wife, Jennifer; sons, Joshua (Jessica) and Philip; grandchildren, Mason, Allison and Jakob; siblings, Terri, Larry and Perry; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Garry grew...
Pamela A. Kolupailo
Feb 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Pam. She passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 73. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones and friends.
Pam is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stan; daughter, Cori; son, Andy; and her four beloved grandchildren.
Pam had a great love of music...
Henry Edward Kieselhorst
Feb 23, 2025
Age 96 of Roseville, MN
Passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025 at Lyngblomsten, Lino Lakes, MN
Born in Minneapolis June 11, 1928 and raised in St. Paul, MN with three brothers and one sister. Henry also served our country in the Marine Corps from 1946 - 1948. Henry married the woman he picked up hitchhiking July 7, 1951. They adopted two...