OBITUARIES

Helen Wingblade Skon

Helen Wingblade Skon

Feb 10, 2025

Helen Gladys Wingblade was born on January 4, 1925, to Henry and Gunhild (Hagstrom) Wingblade in St. Anthony Park, Minnesota. The doctor traveled by horse and buggy through a blizzard from the East Side of St. Paul to assist with her home delivery. Helen was welcomed by her two older sisters, Evangeline and Alice. Three years later, their family grew...

Linda Liupakka

Linda Liupakka

Feb 10, 2025

Linda Liupakka, age 59, died on February 10, 2025 in her home in Roseville, MN. 

Linda was born on September 15, 1965 to Carol and Dale Liupakka in Duluth, MN. Carol was overjoyed to finally have a baby girl. Growing up, Linda enjoyed sports, even playing hockey on the boys' team. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, MN. After...

Jeanne A. Nagel

Jeanne A. Nagel

Feb 8, 2025

Jeanne Nagel, age 75, traveled to her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. She was a life-long resident of St. Paul, Minnesota. Jeanne currently resided in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. 

She was born on July 10th, 1949 to Carl Otto and Martha Nagle in Long Island, New York. Jeanne lived with her mom and grandmother Bertha Leonhardi in St. Paul,...

Carolyn Arleen Francisco

Carolyn Arleen Francisco

Feb 8, 2025

Carolyn went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 after a fourteen-year fight against multiple myeloma. She died peacefully surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by loving parents, Arnold and Myra Peterson; devoted husband of nearly 60 years, William “Bill” Francisco; and caring son-in-law, Ken Smith.

Survived by brother, Keith Peterson; sister, Jaci (Ron) Klick; daughters, Diane (Jay)...

James Stephen Nelson

James Stephen Nelson

Feb 7, 2025

James Stephen Nelson, of Roseville, passed away on Friday, February 7 at the age of 84. Born April 6, 1940 to Wallace and Elsie Nelson of York, Nebraska.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stuart; and granddaughter, Kasey Hall. 

Steve will remain in the hearts of his wife of 63 years, Carolyn; children, Tad (Sue) Nelson, Theresa Linsmeyer, Tara...

Terrence A. Ethen

Terrence A. Ethen

Feb 4, 2025

Terrence A. "Terry" Ethen, age 76, formerly of Virginia, MN, passed away February 4, 2025.

Terry was born January 14, 1949 to Maurice E. and Eva (Sand) Ethen in St Cloud, MN and grew up in St Paul, MN.

He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice E.; brothers, Maurice D. and John; sister, LuAnne Aamodt; and niece, Jessica Jenson.

Survived by...

Juanita L. Grayden

Juanita L. Grayden

Feb 3, 2025

Juanita Louise Grayden, age 99 of Roseville, passed away January 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Royal W.

Survived by son, David (Bonnie); grandchildren, Anthony (Kellie), Rachael (George) Kieffer, and Gretta (Tommy) Lindabaur; great-grandchildren, Leo and Letti.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, February 21 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada Rd, Little Canada. Visitation will...

Donna Mae Zastrow

Donna Mae Zastrow

Feb 3, 2025

Age 87, of Lino Lakes.

Preceded in death by husband, Irvin; grandson, Jason Zastrow; great-granddaughter, Gracelynn Villella; brothers, Larry (Lorraine) Dupre & Jim Dupre; sister, Eleanor (Wally) Marier; and parents, Arthur & Irene Dupre.

Survived by children, Tim (Mary), Dan (Terri), Patty (Steve) Villella; grandchildren, Kristi, Kari, Nick, Stephanie (Biren), Vinny (Marissa); great-grandchildren, Neveah, Layla, Indira, Charlotte, Arun, Verabell, Chase, Jaxon, and...

Thomas J. Tereau

Thomas J. Tereau

Feb 2, 2025

Thomas J. "Tommy" Tereau, age 54 of New Brighton, passed away February 2, 2025

Survived by his beloved mother, Joanie (Dave) Dillworth; father, Robert Tereau, Sr.; brother, Robert (Dale) Tereau, Jr.; and sister, Kathleen (Charles) McAulay.

Tom was loved by many friends. His greatest loves were frisbee golf, and being an avid fisherman.

Per Tommy's wishes, there will be no services.

Vernon G. Phillippi

Vernon G. Phillippi

Feb 1, 2025

Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 94. 

Reunited in death with the love of his life, RoseMarie (“Babe”). 

Vern was a veteran of the United States Army, serving our country overseas, and a proud member of the Midway Men's Club. After retiring from Whirlpool, Vern and Rose relocated to Mora where they relished in lake life and...

Lorraine M. Mertz

Lorraine M. Mertz

Feb 1, 2025

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband of 67 years, Bill; and daughter, Nancy Adams.

Survived by children, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Susan O'Neil, Bob (Jennifer) Mertz, Patty (Brad) Larsen, Mary Mertz, Barb (Tim) Piersa, and Kathy Mertz; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Marian & Barbara Wolters.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM...

Gale A. Jallen

Gale A. Jallen

Jan 30, 2025

Age 94, of Roseville, passed away on January 30, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Joan.

Survived by children, Nancy (Todd) Koch and Paul (Mary Beth) Jallen; grandchildren, Karen Koch (Carl), Sarah (Blue) Delliquanti, Katherine Koch, Emily (Ryan) Bailey, Matthew Jallen, and Cale (Maggie) Jallen; niece-in-law, Lauren (Steve) Workman; and many other family members.

Gale grew up on a small farm in Veblen,...

Virginia R. Kuck (née Lee)

Virginia R. Kuck (née Lee)

Jan 29, 2025

Age 93, of Roseville, passed away on January 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Fred "Fritz"; and siblings, Charlotte Moos, Fred Nelson, Phyllis Fyler & Muriel Racutt. 

Survived by daughters, Kris & Judy; Dave Nellessen; and family & friends. 

Virginia ("Ginna" / "Boots") was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert and Mattie Lee, the youngest of five children.  She grew up in...

Ronald E. Sherbert

Ronald E. Sherbert

Jan 28, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Eldor Sherbert (born Ronald Boelter), age 77, passed away on January 28. 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Ron was born on August 4, 1947 in New London, Wisconsin, and dedicated his life to public service. He served with the St. Paul Police Department for 28 years, retiring in 2009 as a sergeant in the juvenile division. His career was marked...

Richard A. Ames

Richard A. Ames

Jan 26, 2025

Age 54, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Winona.

Went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025. 

Preceded in death by father, Richard F.; and uncles, LeRoy, Ralph, and Ronald Jr. 

Survived by mother, Doris; aunts & uncles, Eileen Frischmon, Fr. Allen Courteau O.M.I., Raymond Ames (special friend Ellen Holmgren), and MaryAnn Kemmer; cousins, Brett (Kim), Scott, and Ross. 

Thank you to the...

Nathalie "Nat" Atchison

Nathalie "Nat" Atchison

Jan 25, 2025

Nathalie “Nat” Jeanne Atchison passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Centerville, MN. 

She was preceded in death by husband, Bob; sons, Ron and Dan; daughter, Pam; siblings, Gerald, Merrill, Keith and Donna; and lastly, grandson, Robbie.

She is survived by sons, Craig (Pat) Atchison and Mike (Lori) Atchison; daughter, Karla Olson; and daughter-in-law, Sue Atchison. She is also survived...

Dorothy E. Hansen

Dorothy E. Hansen

Jan 25, 2025

Dorothy Eleanor Hansen, age 101, passed away peacefully in her home with her son and granddaughter by her side on January 25, 2025.

Dorothy was born in St. Paul, MN and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and dedicated hard worker at Midway Hospital for many years.

Dorothy was known for her Betty Boop collection.

She is survived by her sons, Paul Hansen and...

Sister Clarice Gierzak, OSM

Sister Clarice Gierzak, OSM

Jan 25, 2025

Sister Clarice (Mary Dolorosa) Gierzak, OSM, 94, died peacefully on January 25, 2025 at Cerenity Marian in St. Paul, MN.

 Born in Detroit, MI, on Sept. 29, 1930, to Walter and Mary (née Spesak) Gierzak, she grew up in Washburn, WI. She left home at age 14 to join the Servants of Mary in Ladysmith, where she graduated from Our Lady...

William D. Greene

William D. Greene

Jan 24, 2025

Bill passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 in his home in Lino Lakes on January 24, 2025. 

Preceded in death by his son, Nicholas; mother, Sylvia; and sister, Nancy Allen. 

Survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela; son, Anthony; father, Roger; siblings, Cindy (John) Janowski, Penny, Terry, Shari (Pete) Haselmann; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Bill operated his own...

Robert "Bob" Roy

Robert "Bob" Roy

Jan 22, 2025

Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away on January 22, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Donald & Beatrice; and sister, Donna.

Survived by wife, Eileen "Pat" (née Flaherty); children, Laurie (Dean) Wyman, Melissa Ritchie (Patrick Birchem), Erin Leonard (Mike Simons), John (Rebecca) Leonard; grandchildren, Robert, Kaitlin, Miranda, Alex, Sophia, Easton, Bentley, Jameson, Harper; brother, Richard (Maureen) Roy; and many Flaherty extended...