OBITUARIES

Ryan "Reggie" Williams

Ryan "Reggie" Williams

Aug 2, 2025

Ryan was born on April 1, 1983, and lived his whole life in the northern part of the Twin Cities area. He passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Cristine (Alfveby) Williams, and his grandparents.

Ryan is survived by his daughter, Taylor Romero (Tyler Mihajlovich); grandsons, Tucker & Tanner Mihajlovich; father, Tab...

Martin S. Tollefson

Martin S. Tollefson

Aug 2, 2025

Martin Tollefson, age 94, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 surrounded by family.

Martin was born May 21, 1931 to Gunnuf and Bertha Tollefson in Primrose Township, WI. Martin graduated from Mt. Horeb High School, where he participated in football, basketball and track in addition to helping out on the family farm. After high school, Martin enlisted...

Mary V. Farley

Mary V. Farley

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Farley, of St. Paul, MN, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

She is survived by 11 children, Rock (Barbara), Roxanne, Budd, Sandra (Kevin), Irene (Dominique), Bert, Dorothy, Charles (Susan), Barbara, Mary (Christopher) and Darlene (Edward). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her...

Glenn G. Karlen

Glenn G. Karlen

Jul 29, 2025

Glenn Gerhard Karlen, 85, tragically passed away in a biking accident in Punta Gorda, Florida, on July 29, 2025. Born on June 15, 1940, and raised in Minnesota, Glenn graduated from Denfeld High School in 1958. He went on to lead a dynamic and accomplished life filled with work and family.

Glenn married the love of his life, Ursula Thompson, on...

Gary L. Holman

Gary L. Holman

Jul 28, 2025

Gary L Holman, age 78, of St. Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025.He is survived by wife Donna; sons, Scott and Dan; grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, and Daisy; his sister Sharyn Heisick, brother Terry Holman, sister Laurie Holman, and several nieces and nephews.Gary was born and raised in St. Paul. His family was the center of his...

Thomas E. Labey

Thomas E. Labey

Jul 27, 2025

Thomas Edward Labey, age 84, of White Bear Lake, passed away July 27th, 2025.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; his children, Tim (Anne), Todd (Javier), Ted (Jen), Gina (Rich), Danielle Litzau (Steve); along with stepson, Jeffrey Raymond; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, his sisters, Nancy Spack and Joanne Labey;...

Joseph Theodore Limon

Joseph Theodore Limon

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph Theodore Limon, 83, of Brooklyn Park MN, passed away on July 26, 2025.

Joe was born in St. Paul, MN on November 9, 1941 to David & Amelia Limon. He was raised on the West Side of St. Paul. He worked most of his life at Honeywell where he met the love of his life, Linda.

He loved spending time with...

Verlaine V. Weiland

Verlaine V. Weiland

Jul 24, 2025

Age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 24, 2025. 

Preceded in death by husband, Rich; parents, Carl "Gust" and Edith Anderson; son-in-law, Jeff Phippen. 

Survived by daughter, Sheralyn (Philip) Shadle; son, Steve (Marci); grandchildren, Danielle (Killian) Reed, Nicole, & Casey Shadle, Shalana & Krista Weiland; sister-in-law, Betty Droel; nephews, Loren Carlson (Missy), Gary (Chris) Carlson; and many friends. 

Funeral service 11:00...

Owen T. Rohr

Owen T. Rohr

Jul 23, 2025

Owen passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 87.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Rohr; son, Richard Rohr; parents, George and Dorothy Rohr; and brothers, Clayton and Kenneth Rohr.

He is survived by his children, Robin (Gordon) Vincent, Sandra Rohr, and Mark Rohr; grandchildren, Tony (Kristina) Vincent, Rachel Vincent, Jack Rohr, and Jenna Rohr; and...

Betty Jean Wingate

Betty Jean Wingate

Jul 22, 2025

Betty Jean (Lewallen) Wingate, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota, just two months shy of her 101st birthday.

Betty was born to William and Winnifred Lewallen on September 25, 1924, in Hannibal, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children.

Betty married LaVerne (Bud) Wingate in 1948 and they were blessed with three children, Sharon, John, and...

William F. Luedtke

William F. Luedtke

Jul 18, 2025

Age 74 of Roseville, passed away on July 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Lois Luedtke.

Survived by siblings, Cindy Mooney (Bill Wrostad), Don (Terrie), Julie (Jim) Brodtmann, and Joe (Romelle), and their families.

Memorial visitation from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, July 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N Dale St at County Road B.

Special thanks to the...

June Ruth Roberts (Alich)

June Ruth Roberts (Alich)

Jul 18, 2025

Age 70, of Little Canada, passed away on July 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Rudy Alich & May (Delno) Geiger.

Survived by husband of 46 years, Wayne Roberts; children, David Roberts & Lisa (Brian) Thompson; grandchildren, Addison June, Evan Wayne, Lily May, Caleb Gene, Payton Jane; siblings, Jan (Curt) Olejniczak, Jackie Alich, John (Kay) Alich; and many nieces & nephews.

June...

John Clifford Novotny

John Clifford Novotny

Jul 17, 2025

John C. Novotny age 73, of Roseville, passed away on July 17, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Lucille; and brother, Joe.

Survived by his loving wife, Laurie; sons, Brian (Jamie) Novotny, and Joel Novotny (Lynn Johnson); grandchildren, Ryan (Jade) Novotny, Tyler Novotny (Teagan Green), Austin Novotny, Cami and Kayla Johnson; and great-granddaughter, Viviann Novotny.

Celebration of Life...

Eugene "Gene" Markowski

Eugene "Gene" Markowski

Jul 17, 2025

Age 84, of Maplewood, passed away on July 17, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Stanley & Rose Markowski; sisters, Elaine Langiewicz, Virginia Langiewicz, Dorothy Ranallo, and Marion Burnzynski; brothers, Stanley Markowski, Jr. and Francis Markowski; and his beloved Akita, Baron.

Gene was a proud father, grandfather, and dedicated business owner of First Landmark Builders for 31 years. He loved traveling, especially...

Kenneth W. Uthe

Kenneth W. Uthe

Jul 16, 2025

Born April 15, 1929, in Bird Island Mn. He passed away on July 16, 2025.

Kenny was a Korean War Navy veteran. He married LaVonne Lauer in 1950 while still serving in the Navy. Shortly after service they moved to Circle Pines and remained there for the duration of their life, seventy plus years.

During their lifetime Ken’s profession was a milkman...

Michael Mace Thomas

Michael Mace Thomas

Jul 13, 2025

Michael Mace Thomas, age 48, of Roseville, MN, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest, after performing in Mary Poppins, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. His obituary picture was taken just two days prior, in character, and we think it deeply reflects his whimsical spirit.

He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Doherty Thomas; children William and Livia Thomas; parents, Jeffrey and Dorothy...

Donna J. Leverty

Donna J. Leverty

Jul 13, 2025

Age 96, of White Bear Lake.

Preceded in death by husband Walter "Peanut".

Mother of Betsy, Jeannie Kelly (Mick), Jackie Golden (Tom), and Jodi Struss (Gordy). Grandmother of Brett (Christina), Krystal (Shane), Megan (Dave), Cody (Lyric), Hanna (Austin), and Logan. Great-Grandmother of Shelby, Ryder, Wyatt, Anna, Leighton, Allie, and Lennon.

She lived her life to the fullest. She loved her family, the casino,...

David R. Vinz

David R. Vinz

Jul 11, 2025

May 6, 1942 (Spencer, SD) - July 11, 2025 (St. Paul, MN)

David, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He left our earthly presence and went to rest in Jesus.

Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Freda (née Meueler); loving step-mother, Lucile Vinz; brothers, Virgil, Henry Jr., James, Warren, and Duane; and sisters, Vivian, Virginia, Juanita, Charlotte,...

Robert W. Luedke

Robert W. Luedke

Jul 9, 2025

Robert W. "Bob" Luedke, age 82 of Shoreview, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy.

He is survived by his sons, Greg (Kris) and William; daughter, Pam; grandchildren, Sabrena, Jordon, Joel and Jessica (Chad) Costello; great-grandchildren, Layla and Benson; sister, Barb Bronk; and brother, Bill (Judy) Luedke.

Bob loved his time at Mission Lake...

Gerald M. Boldt

Gerald M. Boldt

Jul 7, 2025

Jerry Boldt, age 92 of Roseville, MN, very lovingly missed and remembered by family and friends, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 7, 2025.

Preceded in death by his first wife of 31 years, Lois (Kubesh); his parents, Henry and Jean Boldt, and two sisters, Marilyn Idle and Lois Hollenbach.

Survived by wife of 36 years, Diane; son,...