OBITUARIES

Lillian P. Holly

Lillian P. Holly

May 28, 2022

Our sweet, smart, and classy mom left us on May 28, 2022 after a brief illness and 98 wonderful years. Lil was actively involved in the lives of her husband, children, church, and friends. Lil worked at MEA Credit Union for years as a savings consultant and loved helping people manage their money. She also managed our family money, teaching...

Andrew John Hauer

Andrew John Hauer

May 27, 2022

Age 78, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022 at HCMC due to cancer, surrounded by loved ones.  Preceded in death by parents, Andrew & Virginia (Mason) Hauer; siblings, Jerome (Janet) Hauer, Rosemary (Robert) Struss, MaryAnn (Thomas) Van Syoc; and sister-in-law, Barbara Hauer.  Survived by siblings, Delores (Doug) Ramsden, Eugene Hauer, Theresa (William) Krysinski, Richard Hauer, Kathleen (Eugene)...

Arnold L. Beyer

Arnold L. Beyer

May 24, 2022

Beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend

Age 90, of Oakdale, MN, passed away peacefully at home May 24, 2022.​

Will be greatly missed by dear friend, Mary Schuh; children, Jeff (Nancy) Beyer, Stephanie (Enrique) Ponticas, Mike (Viv) Beyer and Teri (Steve) Jackson; 25 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy (Don) Mace.​

Arnie was a Korean War Veteran, railway postal clerk,...

Marlene Joan Buechler (Petschen)

Marlene Joan Buechler (Petschen)

May 23, 2022

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away on May 23, 2022.​She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her Christian faith was important to her, and she was always active in church attendance and service. ​Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Sr.; grandson, Kevin Launderville; brothers, John & Leonard; and sister, Florence.​Survived by daughter, Michele (Dan) Launderville; son,...

Loretta "Lois" Hannigan (Harrington)

Loretta "Lois" Hannigan (Harrington)

May 21, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma

Age ​97 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022.​

Lois is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Jack; parents, Robert and Loretta; brothers, Everett, Howard, and Gene; sisters, Jane and Mary.​

Lois is survived by children, Ann (Jon) Stevenson, Pat (Kathy), Greg, Bob (Janet), Peggy Strand, Tom, Joe...

Alice C. Phillippi (Borocki)

Alice C. Phillippi (Borocki)

May 21, 2022

Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away May 21, 2022​.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Dick.​

Survived by children, Kathleen Phillippi, Renee (Marc) LeForte, and Rich (Robin) Phillippi; grandchildren, Joe LeForte, Emily (Nick) Sergot and Katie LeForte; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Charles, Jackson, Kloe and Nick; brother-in-law, Vernon Phillippi; godchildren, family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday,...

Doris Geraldine Doerfler

Doris Geraldine Doerfler

May 21, 2022

Age 85, of Roseville, passed away on May 21, 2022.  

Preceded in death by husband, Edward. Survived by children, Connie, Carol (John) VanCura, Curtis, Clayton (Sue), Chris (Lori Peterson), Corey (Jen), and Carrie; 17 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Audrey, Darlene, Dolores, Leona; and other family & friends.  

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, May 26 at The...

Scott A. Skrypek

Scott A. Skrypek

May 20, 2022

Age 53, of Andover. Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep on a family fishing trip.   Preceded in death by grandparents, John & Cecilia, Wilfred “Papa” Mahowald.   Survived by loving wife of 26 years, Sandy; daughters, Emily (fiancé Nathan Yurek) and Hannah; granddogs, Wilson and Lulu; brothers, Dan (Katy) and Josh; sisters, Sarah (Joe) Buffington and Becky; mother, Patricia (Jeffrey)...

Stanley A. McFarlin

Stanley A. McFarlin

May 20, 2022

Former Owner of the Lakeside Inn

Age 83, of Roseville, passed away on May 20, 2022.

​Preceded in death by son, Thomas; parents, Sherman & Doris; and sister, Rosemary.  

Survived by Julie; children, Heather (Patrick) Galvin, Ryan McFarlin (Caryn); grandchildren, Kieran, Aidan, Kylee; and sister, Patricia Krinke.​

Graveside service 1:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2022 at Roselawn Cemetery, 803...

Laura F. Crowder

Laura F. Crowder

May 20, 2022

Age 55 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. Laura was born on November 5th, 1966 to John Lucas and Judith Adams (Pratt) Proudfit in Edina, MN. Being born six weeks premature in the ‘60s, her survival was itself an accomplishment. She developed a love of the Middle Ages, King Arthur, and Robin Hood. She became involved in...

Betty J. Stai

Betty J. Stai

May 19, 2022

Age 90, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully May 19, 2022.​Betty was married to Lee Stai on November 8, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Together with their children, they moved around the country living the military life. Betty was employed as a food service worker for the St. Paul School District for many years. Betty is survived by her children, Larry (Laurie) Stai,...

Josephine Mary Pinski (Dolney)

Josephine Mary Pinski (Dolney)

May 19, 2022

Our dear mother, Josephine Mary Pinski (Dolney) passed away, quietly in her sleep on May 19, 2022 at the age of 95. ​She was a wonderful mother and loving wife. She grew up on a farm outside of Webster, SD and lived in Roseville, MN since 1954. ​She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Dolney; husband,...

Mary J. Dustin

Mary J. Dustin

May 16, 2022

Age 89, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away on May 16, 2022.   Preceded in death by husband, Richard.   Survived by children, Laurie, Sherrie Cowden, Richard Jr, Nancie (Jim) Chermak, and Greg; grandchildren, Tony (Lindsey), Justin, Emily (Jim Ecoff), Lucas, Ashlie (Matt), Haylie, Jim, Jennifer, Joshua, Jessica, and Sam; great-grandchildren, Nigel, Ellis, Helen, Anberlin, Elias, Colton, Nicholas, Alexander, and Jaylyn; and...

Charlotte A. Burgess (Novak)

Charlotte A. Burgess (Novak)

May 12, 2022

Charlotte Burgess, 84 years, longtime resident of Maplewood, Minnesota went into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on May 12, 2022. She passed into heaven at New Harmony Care Center, St. Paul, where she resided for four years. 

She was born on July 10, 1937 in St. Paul to Rudolph and Agnes (Ostgarden) Novak, the third of five...

Florence Beverly Olson (Langevin)

Florence Beverly Olson (Langevin)

May 11, 2022

Age 89, of Mounds View, passed away on May 11, 2022.​Preceded in death by husband, Donald R. Olson.  Survived by sons, Rick, Bob (Lori), Ken (Leisa); grandchildren, Ana, Alicia, Tim, Michael, Kelley, Theresa, Rachel, Kevin; great grandchildren, Kevin, Aubrie, Olivia, Connor, Sophia, Jordan, Ava, Chayim, Lucas, Shiloh, Benny, Selah, Ahavah, Hudson, Milo; and sister, Monica Meyer.  Florence took the love...

Richard Raymond Walker

Richard Raymond Walker

May 7, 2022

Age 77, of Hugo. Passed away on May 7, 2022.  Preceded in death by parents, Delos & Vivian Walker; father & mother-in-law, Darwin & Arlyne Olson; & brother-in-law Jack Colvard.  Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dawn; brother John (Betty); sister-in-law Darla Colvard; daughter, Cynthia Farrell; sons, Steven (Penny) & Scott (Lori); grandchildren, Amanda Farrell, Dustin Farrell, Kyle, Shae, Tyler, Paige &...

April Rose Lee

April Rose Lee

May 7, 2022

Age 37, of Blaine, Minnesota.​

Passed peacefully on May 7, 2022.​

Survived by her loving husband, Amado “AJ”; son, Quinton; niece, Isabella; parents, Greg and Sue Thompson; sister, Melissa Thompson; brother, Matt Thompson (Bethany); nieces, Laila and Lacey; many dear friends and family.​

Her love and passion were her husband and children. “The best part of life: I’m with you...

Gerald Franz Erickson

Gerald Franz Erickson

May 5, 2022

Age 85, of Ham Lake.​Sadly passed away on May 5, 2022 with his family by his side, and forever in our hearts.  Preceded in death by parents, Franz and Gladys Erickson; grandson, Matthew. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marjorie; daughters, Ileen (Duane) Jaeb, MaryAnn (Craig) Hansen, Holly Torgerson, and Amy Erickson; grandchildren, RaeAnn (Aaron), Jacob, Haily, Kelsey, Erik, Sarah,...

Clarissa Elizabeth Brincks Triemert

Clarissa Elizabeth Brincks Triemert

May 5, 2022

Clarissa Elizabeth Brincks Triemert, age 30, of Ham Lake, MN passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.​In February of 2021 Clarissa was diagnosed with cancer and fought so incredibly hard.​Clarissa was born June 24, 1991, in Mason City, IA to James and Pam (Mauer) Brincks.​As a child Clarissa was very social. She loved soccer,...

Stephanie Kaye DeBenedet

Stephanie Kaye DeBenedet

May 4, 2022

Preceded in death by parents, Rosemary and David Bjorn. Survived by husband, James "Jim" DeBenedet; daughter, Gina (Michael) Mayer; two sisters; one brother; grandchildren, Juliana and James Mayer; and many nieces and nephews. Afflicted, but not dominated by multiple sclerosis. She was loved by all who knew her. She cooked, baked, and was active in community affairs including the League of Women...