OBITUARIES
Delores Pastorius
Feb 22, 2025
Delores “Dee” (née Steichen) Pastorius, 87 of Bradenton, FL, passed peacefully on 02/22/2025 in her home as she had wished with her family by her side and the most beautiful sunset filled her home with an orange glow as she took her last breath in a blaze of glory.
She was born on 02/14/1938 in St Paul, MN where she attended...
James "Jim" Deutsch
Feb 22, 2025
Age 81, of Mounds View, passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on February 22, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary; son, Robert Wayne James Podvin; parents, Leonard & Margaret Deutsch; sister, Judy Gannon; and brothers, Mike, Robert, Tom & Dennis Deutsch.
Survived by children, John (Clare) Podvin, Denise (Mark) Sullivan, Yvonne (Ernie) Ziemann, Kimberly Deutsch; 15 grandchildren; 28...
Henry F. Corcoran, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Henry Francis Corcoran, age 64, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Lino Lakes, MN following a medical emergency.
He was predeceased by his dad, Henry Sr. (2012) and his mom, Marion “Dolly” Corcoran (2023).
He is survived by his sister, Mimi (Jimmy) Fallon of Walpole, MA; brother, David (Rita) Corcoran and their son Michael of Idaho and Richard Corcoran of Mendon,...
Chyrel "Cherie" Anne Moffat
Feb 20, 2025
Age 69, she died peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by her parents, Garner and Bernice “Bunny” Moffat.
Survived by her three children, Jessie Moffat (Matthew Finco) of Milwaukee, WI, Katie (Jason) van der Hagen of Raymond, MN, Garner (Alison) Moffat of Superior, WI, and four grandchildren, Cyrus, Atticus, June, and Mabel. Also...
James Raymond Dueber
Feb 18, 2025
Jim passed away peacefully on February 18.
He was preceded by brothers, Bob and Tom.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon (née Zech); children, Mike (Jody), Bill (Danit), and Molly; grandchildren, Grace, Ziv, Leo, Nadav, and Shai.
Jim was an electrician by trade, a woodworker by hobby, everyone’s handyman with the motto “I’ll figure it out”, and a...
Lonnie G. Halgunseth
Feb 17, 2025
Preceded in death by parents, Bob & Dorothy Arndt; and brother, Terry Arndt.
Survived by son, Derick Halgunseth; grandchildren, Savannah & Weston Halgunseth; sisters, Jan Walbridge and Melanie (Brian) Humenansky; sister-in-law, Shelly Berntson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Thursday, March 6 at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes. Visitation from 10-11 AM Thursday at the...
Dale B. Lotzer
Feb 16, 2025
Dale Bernard Lotzer, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2025.
Dale was born on March 18, 1937 in Sisseton, SD, the oldest of seven children. He married Virginia Niles on February 4, 1961.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; their seven children, Randy (Ruth), Steven (Beckie), Kimberly (Tim) Tuckner, Pamela Falkowski, Ricky (Sasheen),...
Pamela K. Svoboda (née Engebretson)
Feb 16, 2025
Age 59, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by father, Paul Engebretson.
Survived by husband, LeRoy Svoboda; mother, Viola (Kjenstad) Engebretson; brother, Jeff (Meili) Engebretson; aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and Delores Rivera.
Pam was a graduate of Burnsville H.S. (Class of ‘83). While growing up in Burnsville, she enjoyed skiing and participating in 4-H. Pam was an...
Aurel LaVonne Jacobson
Feb 15, 2025
Aurel LaVonne (Littlejohn) Jacobson of Shoreview, MN, passed away February 15, 2025 with family at her side.
Aurel was born January 17, 1931 in Glasston, ND, and married Gordon Jacobson on August 17, 1952 in Grafton, ND. Aurel graduated from Grafton High School. One of her proudest accomplishments in High School was being the lead drum majorette of her marching band...
Theodore "Ted" Donald Pedersen
Feb 14, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Donald Pedersen passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2025. He was born December 22, 1952 to Don and Jo Pedersen and grew up with four siblings in Elmwood, WI. Ted loved sports. In high school, he participated and excelled in every sport offered. As a senior, he was recognized with the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. After high school Ted...
David E. Erickson
Feb 14, 2025
Age 85, of Lino Lakes.
Passed away on February 14, 2025.
Preceded in death by first wife, Marlene; parents, Donald & Freda; and brothers, Donnie, Gary, & Ricky.
Survived by wife, Joan; children, Deborah (Duane) Jereczek, Dana (Scott) Rehbein, David, Dawn, & Dallas (Jarod) Worth; 12 grandchildren; 12(?) great-grandchildren; many loved family & friends.
Celebration of Life at 11AM Thursday, February 20 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES,...
Beatrice J. Renaud
Feb 13, 2025
Beatrice Jean (Butler) Renaud was born May 14, 1927 in Chester, IA, to George Butler and Sarah Mildred (Boal) Butler. Eventually, they moved back to the family farm in Morning Sun, IA to be closer to grandparents. At this time, her only sibling, Virginia Ann, was born. Bee-bee as she was nicknamed, attended school in Morning Sun and graduated from...
Carolyn L. Erkfitz
Feb 11, 2025
Carolyn L. Erkfitz, age 72, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully/suddenly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Born January 4, 1953 in Pemberville, Ohio, Carolyn was the daughter of Scott & Marveline Richards. She married Frank D. Erkfitz on May 13, 1976 in Elkton, Michigan. He preceded her death on March 1, 2011.
Carolyn graduated in the class of 1971 of North Huron...
Gertrude J. Lehner
Feb 11, 2025
Gertrude “Trudy” Lehner was called home February 11, 2025, at the age of 104. She was a fun-loving, feisty little woman. She loved life and her family. She loved to tell the stories of her adventures. She would smile, giggle, and sparkle when she would tell these stories.
She grew up as a farm kid in Bird Island, MN. She would tell us how...
Helen Wingblade Skon
Feb 10, 2025
Helen Gladys Wingblade was born on January 4, 1925, to Henry and Gunhild (Hagstrom) Wingblade in St. Anthony Park, Minnesota. The doctor traveled by horse and buggy through a blizzard from the East Side of St. Paul to assist with her home delivery. Helen was welcomed by her two older sisters, Evangeline and Alice. Three years later, their family grew...
Linda Liupakka
Feb 10, 2025
Linda Liupakka, age 59, died on February 10, 2025 in her home in Roseville, MN.
Linda was born on September 15, 1965 to Carol and Dale Liupakka in Duluth, MN. Carol was overjoyed to finally have a baby girl. Growing up, Linda enjoyed sports, even playing hockey on the boys' team. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, MN. After...
Jeanne A. Nagel
Feb 8, 2025
Jeanne Nagel, age 75, traveled to her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. She was a life-long resident of St. Paul, Minnesota. Jeanne currently resided in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
She was born on July 10th, 1949 to Carl Otto and Martha Nagle in Long Island, New York. Jeanne lived with her mom and grandmother Bertha Leonhardi in St. Paul,...
Carolyn Arleen Francisco
Feb 8, 2025
Carolyn went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 after a fourteen-year fight against multiple myeloma. She died peacefully surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by loving parents, Arnold and Myra Peterson; devoted husband of nearly 60 years, William “Bill” Francisco; and caring son-in-law, Ken Smith.
Survived by brother, Keith Peterson; sister, Jaci (Ron) Klick; daughters, Diane (Jay)...
James Stephen Nelson
Feb 7, 2025
James Stephen Nelson, of Roseville, passed away on Friday, February 7 at the age of 84. Born April 6, 1940 to Wallace and Elsie Nelson of York, Nebraska.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stuart; and granddaughter, Kasey Hall.
Steve will remain in the hearts of his wife of 63 years, Carolyn; children, Tad (Sue) Nelson, Theresa Linsmeyer, Tara...
Terrence A. Ethen
Feb 4, 2025
Terrence A. "Terry" Ethen, age 76, formerly of Virginia, MN, passed away February 4, 2025.
Terry was born January 14, 1949 to Maurice E. and Eva (Sand) Ethen in St Cloud, MN and grew up in St Paul, MN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice E.; brothers, Maurice D. and John; sister, LuAnne Aamodt; and niece, Jessica Jenson.
Survived by...
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