OBITUARIES

Thomas O. Miller

Thomas O. Miller

Jul 8, 2022

Thomas O. Miller, age 77 of Maplewood, passed away July 8, 2022​Tom was born November 3, 1944 in Amery, Wisconsin. Tom was a dedicated Packers fan, who also enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing with friends and family throughout his life. Preceded in death by parents, Irene and Orville; and sister, Sharon Tamke. Survived by wife, Sharon; son, Sean (Jadi); daughter, Shannon Platzer; and...

Joseph E. Ross

Joseph E. Ross

Jul 7, 2022

Age 61 of Shoreview, passed away on July 7, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Virginia; brother-in-law, Tom Pockrandt; father and mother-in-law, Edward and Barbara DuFresne; and sister-in-law, Debbie Rice. Survived by loving wife, Maggie; children, Emma (22) and Little Joe (14); sister, Susan Pockrandt of Coon Rapids, MN; brother, David Ross of Shoreview, MN; brothers-in-law, Don (Jeanie) DuFresne, John...

Genevieve R. Heidenreich

Genevieve R. Heidenreich

Jul 7, 2022

Age 91, died peacefully on July 7, 2022 in Roseville, MN.​Genevieve was born on September 15, 1930 in Chicago to Louis & Philomena (Miceli) Calomino. She married Leonard H. Heidenreich on November 16, 1963.  She enjoyed talking about her Italian heritage and the “Good Ol’ Days.” She was also very proud of her family and faith.  She is survived by...

Duy Dac Ho

Duy Dac Ho

Jul 7, 2022

Duy Ho passed away peacefully on July 07, 2022, at his home in Maplewood, Minnesota.  Duy Ho (Baby T or Uncle T) was born on July 30, 1970.  Duy has lived in Minnesota all of his life. He was very family oriented. All of his pride and joy is his family.  Duy always had a great philosophy in life: he's...

Peggy Lang

Peggy Lang

Jul 6, 2022

Peggy was born February 2, 1949 in St. Paul, MN and was called to Heaven on July 6, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, William and Betty Einberger; and brother, Richard "Dickey" Einberger. Survived by loving husband of 52 years, Dick Lang; Adoring children, Dirk, Corrie (Rob) Hoff and Brian (Tara); grandchildren, Courtney (Teddy) Martin, Alexis, Hannah, Thomas, Victoria, Lydia, Justin, Daniel,...

Mary Ellen Gerlach

Mary Ellen Gerlach

Jul 6, 2022

Preceded in death by husband, Donald.​

Survived by children, Donna (Fred) Carlson, Donald (Carol) Gerlach, Joanne Gerlach, and Robert Gerlach; grandchildren, Stephanie (Gib), Steven, Heather (Dave), Cassie, Lisa (Matt), Ashley (Austin), Drew, and Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Stella, Brianna, Titan, Boden, Brooks, Alivia Jo, Leni Jo, and Trey; and brother, Danny (Toni) Mottl.​

Private Family Services

Coralee "Cookie" Edgett

Coralee "Cookie" Edgett

Jul 6, 2022

Preceded in death by husband, Jim.

Survived by six children; one son-in-law; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one sister; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, July 11 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation at the funeral home from 2-5 PM Sunday, and 10-11 AM Monday. 

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Sharon Quist

Sharon Quist

Jul 3, 2022

Age 79, of Shoreview.  Survived by husband, James; sons, Thomas, Paul and David; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 4 PM Friday, July 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23). Visitation from 3-4 PM Friday. Private interment at Lakewood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Michael Alan Metcalf

Michael Alan Metcalf

Jul 3, 2022

Michael Alan Metcalf peacefully joined his Heavenly Father on the evening of July 3, 2022 with his dedicated mother, Joni, and devoted caregiver, Dalton, at his side. He was a very joyful, kind, caring, genuine soul with amazing strength. He was deeply loved and loved others deeply. Michael was born to Peter Metcalf and Joni Spaulding on May 30, 1992 in...

Richard D. "Dick" Duerr

Richard D. "Dick" Duerr

Jul 3, 2022

In the last hour of July 3, 2022, Richard Dale Duerr passed away peacefully. Dick was born on March 13, 1932 to parents Arthur Frederick and Evelyn Lucille Duerr in Wymore, NE. He attended the University of Nebraska where he played football, was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and met the lovely Shirley Lou Hamilton. Dick was commissioned Second...

Dorothy V. Manke

Dorothy V. Manke

Jun 30, 2022

Age 98 of Roseville, formerly of Danvers, MN. Passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2022.  

Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; siblings, Albert (Beverly) Glisky, Louise Lachmiller, Richard and Ronald Waldowski; nephew, Jason Waldowski; sister-in-law, Lois Waldowski.  

Survived by children, Michelle (Matthew) Manke Basich, John (Suzanne); grandchildren, Olivia and Amanda; siblings, Robert (Janet) Waldowski, Gene Waldowski;...

Charles D. Eitel

Charles D. Eitel

Jun 29, 2022

Age 74 of St. Paul, passed away on June 29, 2022​Preceded in death by parents, Lambert and Roberta.   Survived by brother, Pete (Donna); nephews, Scott (Lori), Jon (Renee), and Don (Tina); other relatives and friends.   Funeral service 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 6 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23).  Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation 9:30-10:30...

Steven J. Novosel

Steven J. Novosel

Jun 29, 2022

Steven J. Novosel passed away on 6/29/2022, at his home in Circle Pines, MN.  He was born 1/1/1944, in Ely.​He is survived by his wife, Kay; son, Steven; daughters, Stacey, Debbie, Linda and Susan; sister, Adele Novosel Anderson; brothers, Mark and James Novosel. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Norman M. Evers, Jr.

Norman M. Evers, Jr.

Jun 27, 2022

Age 84, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Binford, ND, passed away on June 27, 2022.  Preceded in death by daughter, JoAnne; and sister, Shirley Lundeby.  Survived by wife, Dorothy (née Nelson); children, Carmen (Steve) Olson, Cheryl (Bret) Grundmeier, Dwight (Kathy) Evers; grandchildren, Garrett, Forrest, Holly, Lori, Sophia, Rachel & Noah. Norm was a teacher at St. Paul College for nearly 30...

Dianne J. Buchanan

Dianne J. Buchanan

Jun 27, 2022

Age 84 of Cedar, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on June 27, 2022. 

Preceded in death by husband, David.

 Survived by daughters, Debbie (Gary) Curtis, Dawn (Gregory Sheldon); grandchildren, Nicole (Dan) Johnson, Shawna, and David; great-grandchildren, Josslynn & Eloize Johnson; other relatives and friends. 

Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 13 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES,...

Francine V. Stephenson

Francine V. Stephenson

Jun 25, 2022

Francine V. Stephenson, of St. Paul, was freed from her arduous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Moorhead, MN and moving to St. Paul in her childhood, she always felt blessed to have found her best friend, lover, and husband as a teenager. She transitioned peacefully to the immaculately kept North End home where she and Bill...

Vernon Anderson

Vernon Anderson

Jun 24, 2022

Vernon C. Anderson, age 83, of Lino Lakes died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral services are Friday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes, with Pastor Ivy Huston presiding. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, 7050...

Shirley May Spetzman

Shirley May Spetzman

Jun 22, 2022

Shirley May (Rueckert) Spetzman of Forest Lake, MN passed away of natural causes on June 22, 2022.  Shirley was born on April 19, 1928, grew up on the East Side, confirmed at First Covenant Church, and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School, all in St. Paul, MN. Shirley married Joe Spetzman on October 6, 1951.  They lived in Circle Pines...

Rita Miskimen (Delehanty)

Rita Miskimen (Delehanty)

Jun 21, 2022

Age 99, of Roseville, MN, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on June 21, 2022.​Preceded in death by husbands, James T. Miskimen and Vernon Braun; parents, James & Mary (née Shields) Delehanty; brothers, Robert, Leonard & George Delehanty; and sister, Therese Dotson.​Survived by children, Mary (Gary) Clark, Patty (John) Lankenau, Julie (Jim) Curtsinger, Marcia Miskimen; grandchildren, Colleen (Dave) Brand, Katie...

Charles Edward Morris

Charles Edward Morris

Jun 20, 2022

Age 75, of Roseville. Born 1946 in St Paul MN. Graduated from St. Paul Central High School in 1964. Served in US Army Reserves for 6 years. Employed by Gopher Oil, later becoming Lubrications Technologies. Worked from his teens until his retirement in 2012. Charlie enjoyed his beginning retirement years being surrounded by family and friends and enjoying trips to the lake but, various and...