OBITUARIES
Lois J. Golie
Mar 12, 2022
(née Andersen) Age 83; passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 at Cardigan Ridge, where she was living independently. She is preceded in death by her husband, Byron; parents, Leo and Esther; brothers, Philip and Dick; and brothers-in-law, Skip, Tom and Jim. She is survived by her children, Tim (Leslie) and Nancy (Dave); five granddaughters, Alex (Brian), Sara (Brandon), Erin (Noah), Alli,...
Paula K. Solon
Mar 8, 2022
Amazing mother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ann Tool; and by her sisters, Joanne Walsh and Maureen Scott. Age 76, Paula passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022 in her home. Survived by her daughter, Tracy, and her children by choice, Judy, David, and Vernard; and other family members, Josette, David, Cindy, and Nan. Paula devoted her life to helping...
John Carl Lang
Mar 8, 2022
Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 79, of St. Paul, passed away on March 8, 2022 at Regions Hospital due to heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, John B. & Agnes; and sisters, Jeanne Weber, Mary Ann Folska & Barb Strohkirch. Survived by wife, JoAnn (Tschida); children, John D. (Kelly), Amy (Dean) Wirtanen, Molly (Eric) Olson; grandchildren, John E., Brittany, Kellen,...
Sharon L. Patten
Mar 8, 2022
A loving mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2022 after a long battle with heart, lung, and kidney disease. She was preceded in death by her son, David M. Patten, and daughter, Teri L. Feeney. She is survived by her children, Dr. Christi Patten, Bill (Cindi) Patten, and Laura Meyers; five grandchildren, Cali Patten,...
Joleen L. Tierney
Mar 5, 2022
Age 86 of Roseville, formerly of Little Canada, passed away on March 5, 2022 Preceded in death by her husband, Peter; precious grandsons, Carter and Mike; sisters, Muriel and Gloria; and brother, Robert. Survived by children, Rock (Jackie), Shannon (James) Culver, Dominic (Deb), Timothy, Nickolas (Sandra), Patrick, Jodell Boehlke, and Kimberly; grandchildren, Kirsten, Jessica, Kelly, Tim, Ryan, Shane, J.P., Jaymz, Dylan,...
George I. Nielsen
Mar 3, 2022
Age 73, of Forest Lake. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 3, 2022 after a short battle with lung cancer. Preceded by his parents, George Sr. and Mary Jane; in-laws, Orville and Audrey Gunderson; sister-in-law, Julie Ann Gunderson; brother-in-law, Gary Gunderson. Survived by wife of 51 years, Linda Nielsen; children, Rhonda (Paul) Olson, Ann (Dan) Sagendorf, Scot...
James M. Keister
Mar 2, 2022
James Michael Keister passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on March 2, 2022. Jim was 71 years old. Preceded in death by his father, George Benjamin Keister and his mother, Elizabeth Louise Broadbent Keister. Jim is survived by his children, Nick and Jamie; his granddaughter Amelia; Nick & Jamie’s mother and dear friend, Laurie; her husband Kent; and...
Brian John Stevenson
Mar 2, 2022
Dad, Friend, Mentor. Resident of Lino Lakes. Left us unexpectantly at the age of 57. Preceded in death by Adam and Eve. Brian’s greatest joy in life was being a dad to 4 amazing children. He cherished every moment with them. Brian thrived on challenges in business and his congenial and sociable personality cultivated many valued relationships. Brian leaves behind his...
Carol Nelson
Mar 2, 2022
(nee King) Age 72. Died March 2, 2022, with her husband DuWayne Nelson and daughter Kimberly Fritz (Cosgrove) by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Pat, Sharon, Kathy; and brother, Alan. Carol is survived by her sister, Marilyn Lennox; son-in-law, Richard (Kimberly) Fritz; husband DuWayne’s children, Wayne Nelson and Keri Rosenkrantz; and her beloved grandchildren who...
Marc Steven Stotesbery
Mar 1, 2022
Age 66. Born 10-12-1955, died 3-1-22 of natural causes. Preceded in death by parents, Karl and Gloria Stotesbery (nee Anderson); and brother-in-law, Mike Jankowski. Survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, John and Susan Shepperd, Julie Jankowski, Sally and Ron Monroe, and Lori Stotesbery; and by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Proudly served in US Army. Private interment was held at Ft. Snelling on March 11,...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Blahosky
Feb 27, 2022
Daughter of Genevieve Willegalla and Leonard Karels. Born June 07, 1945 in Madison, MN; passed away from lung cancer on February 27, 2022. Margaret “Peggy” was a flight attendant, homemaker, and records administrator. Preceded in death by husband, Gary, father, Leonard, and mother, Genevieve. Survived by sons, Chad (Becky), Patrick (Amy), and daughter, Bridget Richter (Robert). Margaret's joy was being with...
Margaret "Peggy" Rortvedt
Feb 25, 2022
Age 85, of Maplewood, passed away on February 25, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, William & Mary Kluwe; brother, Steve (Dorothy) Kluwe; and nephew, Steve Kluwe, Jr.Survived by husband of 65 years, Duane; children, Mary (Tim) Rettner, David Rortvedt; grandson, Jacob Rettner; brother, Robert (Dolores) Kluwe; niece, Linda Kluwe; and nephew, Bill (Kathy) Kluwe.Peggy loved all creatures, big and small....
Susan J. Forster
Feb 25, 2022
Susan (Rowe) Forster, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 25, 2022, at the age of 66, from an aggressive form of stomach cancer. Sue’s loving, caring and servant heart showed itself through many years working in foster care, and most recently at the Ramsey County Care Facility. She was a beacon of light for all who crossed her path. Sue...
Barbara A. "Punky" Nash
Feb 20, 2022
Age 87, of St. Paul, passed away February 20, 2022.Our beautiful and loving mother/grandmother let go of this world to enter the gates of Heaven.Preceded in death by husband, Edward "Jack"; and brothers, Clarence and Robert Stoppel. Survived by children, Sheryl (Wilbert) Houston, Tom Nash, and Barb (Tom) Hvidhyld; grandchildren, Jaime (Jason), E.J. (Paula), Alison (Mat), Jacob, Isaiah, Sheri (Nick), Irene,...
Elizabeth A. Fisher
Feb 19, 2022
Age 72, passed away on February 19, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Ellsworth and RoseMarie; brothers, Jim and Bob.Survived by sisters, Margaret (Mick) Swiontek, Marilyn Fisher, Lynne (Frank Sr.) Husnik and Kathleen (Dale) Bardwell; many nieces, nephews and friends; special care givers, Brenda (Michael) Reeves; her favorite cat, Rosie.Liz was a great entertainer and cook; she loved to volunteer in...
Edouarda A. "Edie" Opatrny
Feb 18, 2022
Edouarda “Edie” Vaplon was born on January 9, 1930 at home in rural Wabasha to Edward and Marie (née LaQua) Vaplon. She attended country school, and later graduated from St. Felix Catholic School in Wabasha. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul to enter the workforce. She met Joseph Opatrny, and later married him on May 20, 1950. They had...
Nicholas Kawika 'Aulani Bardeaux
Feb 16, 2022
Nicholas Kawika 'Aulani Bardeaux was born February 20, 1981, to Dana Marie (Kalei) Enstad and Timothy Curtis Bardeaux. He passed away quietly on February 16, 2022. Nick was unresponsive when brought into the urgent care due to cardiac arrest. He was transferred to Abbott Northwestern where he passed and donated his liver and both kidneys to help save three lives. He was...
Joan M. Battisto
Feb 16, 2022
Age 68, of Roseville, passed away February 16, 2022.Preceded in death by father, Alex; brother, Jim; and sister, Kathleen.Survived by mother, Marion; siblings, Steve (Paulette), Mary (Roger) DuFresne, Jean, Debora (Grady Frenchick), and David; many nieces and nephews.Private family interment was held at Roselawn Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a future date.
Rosemary Ann Dunnigan
Feb 14, 2022
Age 84, of St. Paul.Passed away peacefully February 14, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Ruth Magnuson; husband, Jerome; and niece Debra Declue.Survived by son, Raymond (Carol) Bayers; grandchildren, Christie (Travis) Hagenah, Josie (Damon) Dohmen, Jamie (Kevin) Harrison; great-grandchildren, Kyle (Audrey), Haylee, Addy, Westin, Max; great-great-granddaughter, Selene; sister, Joann Ruedy; nephew, Robert (Stefanie) Phythian, niece, Jodi Phythian, and many...
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