OBITUARIES

Linda Kathleen Robbins

Linda Kathleen Robbins

Aug 6, 2022

Passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022 with her children by her side.  Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Rose Fisher; sister, Beverly Robbins; brother, Theodore Fisher Jr.​Survived by daughter, Kathy (Eric) Krum; son, Roy (Cindy) Robbins; granddaughters, Charlotte and Natalie Krum and Sadie and Paige Robbins; sisters, Barbara Hoffman, and Bernadette Paredes; her beloved nieces, nephews and many friends....

Robert A. LaChapelle

Robert A. LaChapelle

Jul 31, 2022

Beloved and devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend. Age 74 of White Bear Lake, passed away after a long battle with heart disease, on July 31, 2022.   Survived by wife of 51 years, Carol; daughters, Michelle (Beau) Konz and Andrea (Brian) Boord; grandchildren, Harrison (Michelle), Hudson and Kinzie (Andrea); brother, Glenn (Kathy); sisters, Pat Lonsky and Kay LaChapelle (Neil Webster).  Bob was...

Joan Warner

Joan Warner

Jul 31, 2022

Age 83, formerly of Oshkosh, WI passed away from the devastating disease of Alzheimer’s on July 31, 2022. 

She was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Frank and Theresa Jungwirth. 

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Warner.

She was a graduate of Oshkosh High School class of 1956. She was a bank teller...

Patrick Thomas Johnson

Patrick Thomas Johnson

Jul 31, 2022

Pat lived a life comprised of loving family, friends, and many stories filled with laughter and love. Pat had two favorite sayings: "Enjoy every precious moment" and "It's the best day of my life".​

Pat was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to parents, MaryAlma Johnson (née Youngs) and Thomas G. Johnson. He joined the Army, where he was trained on computers....

Thomas R. Busch

Thomas R. Busch

Jul 30, 2022

Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 30th at the age of 56. Tom was born on November 26th, 1965 in St Paul, MN & grew up in Spring Lake Park, MN.​He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Busch; mother, Nancy Ellis; and brother, Kevin Busch.​He is survived by his wife & high school sweetheart, Karen; sons,...

Elisabeth E. Svendsen

Elisabeth E. Svendsen

Jul 29, 2022

Died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on July 29, 2022. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many.  She also leaves behind countless students who benefitted from her decades long teaching career.  Memorial Service 1 PM Thursday, August 11 at ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1465 N. Victoria St., St. Paul. Visitation from 12-1 PM at CHURCH.

Michael P. Hope (Schweiger)

Michael P. Hope (Schweiger)

Jul 28, 2022

Michael ‘Mike/Geico’ Philip Hope (Schweiger), Age 17, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2022.​Michael attended Mounds View High School, where he was going to be a senior in the fall. He hoped to attend college after high school and pursue a degree in the field of business. Michael played hockey for the high school, loved fishing, being outdoors...

John H. Floeder

John H. Floeder

Jul 26, 2022

Age 86, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by the love of family on July 26, 2022.  Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia; parents, Albert and Helen Floeder; brothers, Robert and Richard; and sister, Marion.  He is survived by sisters, Margaret Cybyske and Dorothy Hawkins; his seven children; Tony (Marsha) Floeder, Joan (Darryl) Bergstrom, Steve (Chany)...

Kenneth L. Bronk

Kenneth L. Bronk

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth Lee Bronk, age 77 of Hugo, Minnesota, formerly of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Preceded in death by his father, Walter; mother, Clara; brothers, Walter Jr, Fred, Jerry, and Duane; sister, Marlin; and niece, Debra. Ken is survived by his lovely wife of 51 ½ years, Barb; his cat, Tyg; his children,...

Carol A. McKinney (LeMire)(nee Riesner)

Carol A. McKinney (LeMire)(nee Riesner)

Jul 24, 2022

Born a child of God on March 9, 1936 in St. Paul, MN. 

Carol was touched by the hand of God and lifted to her Heavenly home on July 24, 2022. ​

Greeting her there are her parents, Carl and Anna Riesner; husbands, Alfred (Corky) LeMire, and Roger McKinney; son, David LeMire; grandson, Jacob Le Mire; and sister, Phyllis Rohr....

Easton Kent Hance, Jr.

Easton Kent Hance, Jr.

Jul 23, 2022

"Papa"

Age 72, of Maplewood, passed away July 23, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Easton and Clarabelle Hance; niece, Jennifer Hance; father and mother-in-law, Neil and Dorothy Nelson; sister and brother-in-law, Nicky and Bill Ekstrom.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jennifer "Mama" (Nelson) Hance; children, Michelle Clark (Colin) and Weston Hance (Jenny Rand); grandchildren,...

Richard Omer Fortuna

Richard Omer Fortuna

Jul 21, 2022

Rick passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Lino Lakes at the age of 81 on July 21, 2022. He is survived by wife, Louise; sons, John, Mark (Jana), Matt (Maryanne), Steve (Laura), and Nate (Jocelyn); grandchildren, Shawna (Skyler), Devon, Gabriella (Connor), Michael, Clark, Rosalie, Dean, and Felix; sisters, Pauline Donahue and Debbie (Tim) Donahue; and many family and...

Debra A. Wenzel

Debra A. Wenzel

Jul 21, 2022

Age 62 of Lino Lakes, passed away on July 21, 2022. 

Preceded in death by husband, Mike; and brother, Dan Doucette. 

Survived by sons, Nicholas Olson and Christopher Wenzel; granddaughter, Magdalena Aldrich; parents, Burt and Elizabeth Doucette; brother, David (Betsy) Doucette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred (Pauline) Wenzel, Denise Wenzel, and Tom Wenzel; mother-in-law, Marion Wenzel; and several nieces and nephews. 

Memorial service 11:00...

Edward John Cushing

Edward John Cushing

Jul 19, 2022

Age 88, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s July 19, 2022, under hospice care and surrounded by loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn, children: Richard, Caren, Tim (Judi), Amy Freyberger, Sarah Korzenowski (Peter), and five grandchildren.

Born in St. Louis, Ed grew up in rural Missouri. He attended Washington University where he earned a...

Agnes Eva Kathryn Rexeisen

Agnes Eva Kathryn Rexeisen

Jul 18, 2022

(nee Neumann)

Age 96, formerly of St. Paul, passed away July 18, 2022.​Preceded in death by husband, Frank H.; daughter, Wanda Sorvala; grandchildren, Rebecca & David Bleess; great granddaughter, Mikayla Fiksen; sisters, Marie Krenz, Theresa Hinz, Adeline Handrahan, Gertrude Rutledge, Mildred Lais; brothers, Francis & John Neumann; and son-in-law, Steve Bleess.  Survived by daughters, Bonnie Bleess & Barb (Lyle) Dockendorf;...

Jerry Jacobson

Jerry Jacobson

Jul 17, 2022

Jerry (Jerome Randy) Jacobson passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the age of 62 in his Cottage Grove home after a battle with cancer. 

A wonderful father and grandfather, Jerry will be forever missed by the loves of his life: daughter, Shaelyn and son, Dustin, and grandsons, Dylan and Jayce. 

He is survived by his siblings Raeoun, Tom (Pam), Tracey Brown,...

Peter Thalhuber

Peter Thalhuber

Jul 16, 2022

Age 62.​Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on November 15, 1959 and passed away on July 16, 2022 after a short and courageous battle with stage 4 bladder cancer.​Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Rosemarie Thalhuber; and brother-in-law, Bruce Weisz.​Survived by daughter, Hannah Thalhuber; sister, Lisanne Weisz; brother Kevin (Sheila) Thalhuber; nephew, Nathan (fiancée Marissa Senstad) Thalhuber; niece, Laura Thalhuber;...

Mark I. Conway

Mark I. Conway

Jul 16, 2022

​Age 70, passed away on July 16, 2022.   Survived by wife, Deborah; son, Cole (Stephanie); daughter, Autumn; grandchildren, Fergus, Cormac, Coen, and Graham; brothers; Michael (Linda), Dennis, and Kevin (Denise); other family and friends.   Memorial service 4:00 PM Friday, July 22 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Visitation following the service until 7:00 PM. ...

Ann Baumann Curry

Ann Baumann Curry

Jul 13, 2022

Ann Eileen Baumann Curry, 65, Shoreview, died Wednesday July 13th, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice.​

She was born September 25, 1956, in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late Charles and Betty Jane (Wadzinski) Baumann. On June 4, 2016, she married John S. Curry in Roseville.​

When not leading a successful career as a project manager, Ann had a...

Robert L. Steiner

Robert L. Steiner

Jul 10, 2022

Age 64, of St. Paul.​Passed away on July 10, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Doris.​Survived by siblings, Richard, Mary Lou, Michael, and Carol (Michael) Ethier; and nephews, Christopher and Jonathan. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 19 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 Dale Street North, Saint Paul. Visitation from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Tuesday at...