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Luke Edward Simons

Luke Edward Simons

Jan 16, 2024

Age 48, of Castle Rock, CO, passed away on January 16, 2024.Followed in death by mother, Lola Simons.Survived by father, Raymond Simons; sister, Bethany (Jeremy) Griffnow; and nephew, Max Griffnow.Visitation 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday, April 19 at Grace Fellowship, 8601 101st Ave. N., Brooklyn Park followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm.Private interment Roselawn Cemetery

Alice D. Mosner

Alice D. Mosner

Jan 15, 2024

Age 95, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on January 15, 2024.



Alice Mosner was born on December 18, 1928, the youngest of 7 children of Helmer and Alma Haug, of Crookston, Minnesota. She grew up on a small farm in a part of northwest Minnesota known as the Red River Valley. Alice went to “country” school for grades 1 and 2 and...

Patricia A. Shafer

Patricia A. Shafer

Jan 15, 2024

Patricia A. Shafer, age 80 of St. Paul, passed away January 15, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Sheldon; and brothers, Terry and Duane "Sonny".

Survived by daughter, Tina (Chad) Bruner; son, Robert (Carla); grandchildren, Jennica (Aaron) Gruber, Tom, C.J., Derrek (Cassie); and great-grandson, Miles.

Pat was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School, and Pat and Shell are dancing...

Patricia R. Thomson (LaLonde/Fisher)

Patricia R. Thomson (LaLonde/Fisher)

Jan 15, 2024

Age 78, of White Bear Lake.

Preceded in death by son, Shane Fisher; and parents, Raymond & Betty LaLonde.

Survived by husband, Donnie Thomson; children, Troy Fisher, Denny (Glenda) Fisher, Ginger Schminkey (Gary), Rick (Angie) Fisher; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; siblings, Michael LaLonde, Vickie Pittenger, Mary Zeece, John (Debbie) LaLonde; step-children, Caroline Shelltrack and Heather Thomson (Tom); many other family and dear...

Irene Lois (Helgaas) Waage

Irene Lois (Helgaas) Waage

Jan 13, 2024

Irene Lois (Helgaas) Waage of St. Paul, MN was born August 22, 1924 in Duluth, MN and died January 13, 2024 in St. Paul, MN.

Her parents were Nikolai and Oline Helgaas, both immigrants from Norway (1906 & 1905 respectively). She was raised in Duluth, MN and graduated from Central High School in 1943. She enlisted in the Navy (Waves)...

Steven M. Kuehne

Steven M. Kuehne

Jan 13, 2024

Age 74, of Circle Pines.

Passed away January 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Milton & Joyce; and brother Randy.

Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Cheryl; children, Brandon (Monika), Corina Kuehne and Shawn Kuehne; step-children, Joel (Kelly) Bechthold, Jennifer Rudge; grandchildren, Landan, Hayley, Jake and Thomas; siblings, Donny, Janet (Albert) Klimkowski and Barb (David) James; many...

Lori B. Lonetti

Lori B. Lonetti

Jan 12, 2024

Lori B. Lonetti, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald J. Lonetti; parents, William and Barbara Sorenson; sisters, Anna Marie Smith and Norma Daniels; brothers, Wilfred Sorenson, Armond Sorenson and Harold Sorenson; and very special friend, Richard Peterson.

Lori is survived by her...

Paul S. Phillippi, DDS

Paul S. Phillippi, DDS

Jan 11, 2024

Preceded in death by his wife, and the love of his life, Gerry Phillippi (Lisowski). 

Dr. Phillippi is survived by his children, Cassie (Tim) Joyce, Christian (Kathy) Phillippi, Cami (Josh) Phillippi; grandchildren, Nicholas (Clare), Lucas, Frankielyn, and Charliemay; siblings, Mary Jane Sherin; and Peter (Barb) Phillippi. Paul loved his family very much, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Paul was...

Thomas M. Frank

Thomas M. Frank

Jan 11, 2024

Age 70, of Lino Lakes.

Passed away January 11, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, John & Eleanor; and brothers, John & Paul.

Survived by loving wife, Jean; sons, John (Amber), Ryan; siblings, Susan (Anthony) Alleva, Peter (Patty) Frank, Mary (Larry) O’Brien; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial service 11 AM Friday, January 26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO...

Richard J. Paulsen

Richard J. Paulsen

Jan 11, 2024

Richard J. "Dick" Paulsen Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024, at age 85. 

Dick was born in California, to Jean (Gray) and Richard Paulsen, Sr. His family moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, before settling in St. Cloud. He graduated from Cathedral High School, completed his undergraduate degree at Saint John’s University (SJU) in Collegeville, and earned a...

James A. Brock

James A. Brock

Jan 11, 2024

James A. “Jim” Brock, age 71 of Ham Lake, passed away on January 11, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, John “Vern” & Jean.

Survived by loving wife, Cynthia; son, John; granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Jack (Jane) Brock, Jill (Glen) Bonde; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Memorial service 11:00...

Richard T. Charbonneau

Richard T. Charbonneau

Jan 11, 2024

Richard (of Daytona Beach Shores, FL) was born on July 21, 1942 in San Francisco, CA to Jules (Mathews Quero), a newspaper man, and Marcia (Tomczak), a hard working farm girl who built battleships during World War II.

In 1951, after the passing of his father, he moved to Minnesota with his mother and sisters Joan and Julie. His...

Kenneth A. Richard, Jr.

Kenneth A. Richard, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Kenneth A. Richard, Jr., aged 74, passed away in his sleep and went to be with God on January 10, 2024. 



Preceded in death by parents, Lucille and Kenneth, Sr.; brother, Ronald; son-in-law, Jason Campbell; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 



Survived by sister, Susan; daughters, Nicole of Seattle (Greg), Stephanie of Los Angeles (Nathan), and Jacqueline of NYC (Jeremy); grandchildren, Ethan Kenneth, Ryan,...

George G. Glendenning

George G. Glendenning

Jan 10, 2024

George G. Glendenning, age 85 of St. Paul, passed away January 10, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Elliott and Minnie; brother, James; and sister, June Kraska.

Survived by children, Angela Renwick, Scott Glendenning, Michelle Glendenning, and Jean Moyer; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Roxanne Chenoweth and Pat Casey; nieces and nephews

George was a longtime employee of Pepsi Co....

John L. Ditty

John L. Ditty

Jan 9, 2024

John L. Ditty, age 80 of St. Paul, passed away January 9, 2024.

John is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Eileen (née Novack); son, Bruce Ditty; daughter, Karen (Jeff) Lindberg; grandson, Jerrod; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ella DelCastillo; and sisters, Brenda, Frances and Marcy.

Special Thanks to LaVonne and...

Katherine M. Gruening (née Andert)

Katherine M. Gruening (née Andert)

Jan 8, 2024

Age 95, of Roseville, passed away on January 8, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Edward B. Gruening; son, Edward J. Gruening; and sister, Marie Nordin.

Survived by daughters, Ellen Gruening (Al), Shelley (Don) Mangen; grandsons, Eddie (Kat) Gruening, Donny (Brittany) Mangen; great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.

Private services.

Private interment St. John's Church Cemetery, Little Canada.

Theresa Ann Sullivan (nee Bauer)

Theresa Ann Sullivan (nee Bauer)

Jan 7, 2024

Age 79 of Oakdale, passed on January 7, 2024 surrounded by family.

Teri was preceded in death by husband, Bob; parents, Annabelle and Herman; sisters, Ricci, Connie, Laurie; brother, Russ; and granddaughter, Theresa.

Survived by children, Jackie Schmidt (David), John Schmidt, Jody Schmidt (John) and stepdaughter, Corrine “Rene” Sullivan; grandchildren, Nichole, Mike, Mitchell, Matthew, Bryan, Justin, Josh, Janelle,...

Michael J. Herbert

Michael J. Herbert

Jan 6, 2024

Michael J. Herbert, of Roseville, passed away at home on January 6, 2024, at age 77.

Preceded in death by siblings, Ron Lundquist, Barbara McNiff, Gary Lundquist, Patrick T. Herbert; and son-in-law, Robert Thurlow.

Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen; children, Holly (Chester) Broman, Patrick M. Herbert, and Kelly Thurlow; grandchildren, Brandon (Mackenzie) Fusco, Hannah Fusco,...

Shirley Ann Luger

Shirley Ann Luger

Jan 5, 2024

Shirley Ann (Falk) Luger, age 84, passed away peacefully into Heaven surrounded by her family on Friday, January 5th at 12:48am and joined her husband, Marvin. Shirley was an amazing wife/mother/sister/friend, PERA professional, doting grandmother and a dog’s best friend. Shirley was beloved to her children Erika (John), Kristine (Bill), Mark (Jessica) and Nancy (Chris). Shirley’s greatest love was her...

Albert V. Spangenberg

Albert V. Spangenberg

Jan 5, 2024

Al passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Eleanor Spangenberg; sister, Joanne Garlough; and mother-in-law, Katherine Berczyk.   Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rose; children, Jeff (Julie), Tom (Colleen), and Sharon (Paul) Price; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Leanore Fleischhacker; many...

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