OBITUARIES

Lucy Conniff (née Gargaro)

Lucy Conniff (née Gargaro)

Feb 10, 2022

Age 96, of St. Paul, died peacefully on February 10, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, Clair “Bud” Conniff; parents, Salvatore & Anna Marie (Montefusco) Gargaro; and siblings, Mary, Martha Caliguire, Ray, John, Lena Jackson, Jerry, Larry, Nick, Sam, & Tony; cousin & best friend, Josephine DeGidio. 

Survived by children, Colleen (Pat) Conniff Kelley, Thomas (Candy), Nancy (Rick) Zechmeister, Mark (Kate Grundtner...

Lawrence M. Cole

Lawrence M. Cole

Feb 10, 2022

 Age 88, of Little Canada, MN.​Passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 surrounded by his children.   Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Cole and Vera Benson (Thomas Benson); sister, Helen Hipkins, and nephew, Scott Hipkins.   Survived by his son, Lawrence; daughters, Kathy (Malcolm) Osborne, Linda (Daryl) Brown, and Susan; step-son, Steven (Kathy) Vaughan; and grandchildren, Laura, Mica,...

Lois N. Magnuson, Sr.

Lois N. Magnuson, Sr.

Feb 10, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma.  Age 82 of Roseville, passed away on February 10, 2022.   Preceded in death by husband, William Sr.; infant daughter, Brenda.  Survived by children, Mary Jo (Doug) Bujold, Becky (Brad) Sockness, William Jr., Donna (Bret) Arones, Lois Magnuson Jr.; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Luella Abress.  Celebration of Life 1 – 4 PM Saturday, February 26...

William G. Pearson, Jr.

William G. Pearson, Jr.

Feb 10, 2022

Age 80, of Roseville, passed away February 10, 2022.

​Survived by wife, Mary Jo (nee Lehmann); sons, Bill and Mark; brothers, Robert (Susan) and Keith (Sue); sister, Kay (Jim) Foster; nieces and nephews.

​Memorial Service 2:00 PM Saturday, February 26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B. Visitation at the funeral home from 1-2...

Joan S. Niznik (Sullivan)

Joan S. Niznik (Sullivan)

Feb 9, 2022

Age 90, of Little Canada, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away February 9, 2022.  Preceded in death by husband, Donald; and son, Terry. Survived by children, Donnell (Clinton) Lee, Susan (Joseph) Rock and Thomas (Carol) Niznik; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gary (Marcia) Sullivan. Private family interment.

Norma Jeanne Black

Norma Jeanne Black

Feb 6, 2022

Age 93, formerly of Falcon Heights. Passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at The Legacy of St. Anthony.  Norma was born on June 25, 1928, in Bloomington, Illinois to Fred and Jeanne Thommen. She moved to St. Paul in 1946 to work for State Farm Insurance, and married William Black in 1951. She had three children and was so...

Genevieve A. Snell

Genevieve A. Snell

Feb 5, 2022

Age 89, of Lino Lakes, passed away on February 5, 2022.   Preceded in death by husband, Melvin. Survived by children, Dave, Edith (Howard) McNair, Yvonne (Jim) Bernard, Nancy Snell, and Daniel (Beth); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Private graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Danielle L. Sivertson (Mondry)

Danielle L. Sivertson (Mondry)

Feb 5, 2022

Age 38, of St. Paul.​Passed away February 5, 2022.​Preceded in death by father, Michael Mondry.​Survived by mother, Gail; sister, Janelle; brother, Brandon; and her little dog, Harlie.​Memorial visitation from 2-6 PM Sunday, February 27 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B.​In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.

Joanne Marie Borocki

Joanne Marie Borocki

Feb 5, 2022

Joanne died peacefully in her sleep and was reunited with the love of her life, Armand "Nick" Borocki, on February 5th. She is survived by her beloved sister, Judy Brinkman; nieces, Julie Perry (Bill) and Jean Reynolds (Chuck); nephew, Mark Brinkman (Megan); and seven great-nieces and nephews. Joanne will be best remembered for simple things such as her quick wit, keen spelling...

Lawrence Albert Reil

Lawrence Albert Reil

Feb 4, 2022

On February 4th, we lost our dear dad. He was a Korean War Vet. We are grateful that dad’s suffering is finally over, and that dad has been reunited with our loving mother, Barbara. Dad was never the same after mom passed away in 2016. Dad’s grief was deep & he was lost without his constant companion. Our parents were...

Nicole Harris

Nicole Harris

Feb 3, 2022

Age 47 of New Hope, died unexpectedly on February 3, 2022. Preceded in death by mother, Susan Askelin. Survived by father, Richard (Arlene) Schmoller; brother, Jason (Laura) Askelin; and nephew, Morgan (Isabella) Askelin. Memorial visitation Saturday, February 19 from 2-5 PM at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr (County Hwy 23).

Nancy Rogers (Stanek)

Nancy Rogers (Stanek)

Feb 3, 2022

Age 74 of Anoka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2022 Preceded in death by parents, Leroy and Helen Stanek; brother, David Stanek.​Survived by sons, Dana (Treasa), Bryan (Angela), Brandon (Toni); grandchildren, Collin, Chase, Donald, Joe (Abby); and brother, Don Stanek.​Nancy spent many years working as an RN at the Veterans Hospital; after that, she moved on to...

Marian L. Prazak

Marian L. Prazak

Feb 2, 2022

Age 95, of Circle Pines. Died peacefully with her husband at her side on February 2, 2022.   Preceded in death by parents, Art and Selma; brothers, Lloyd (Ruth) Ogren, Len (Barb) Ogren; sister, Mercille (Eugene) Dorschler; grandson, Jacob.   Survived by husband, Ron; sons, Mark, Steve (Vicki), Joel (Bonnie), Dave (Deb); daughter, Sue (Glenn) Moeller; 10 grandchildren.   Memorial service 1 PM Thursday,...

Donald E. Kray

Donald E. Kray

Feb 1, 2022

Donald Edward Kray, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Lino Lakes, MN.​Donald (Don) was born January 19, 1941 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Don lived in Saint Paul, MN for most of his life. First living in the Energy Parkway area as a baby then over in the Highland Park area as a young...

John Roland Nelson

John Roland Nelson

Feb 1, 2022

Age 78 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on February 1, 2022.

​Preceded in death by wife, Bernadine.   

Survived by wife, Rita; son, Christopher (Tamara); granddaughter, Willow; and siblings, Diane (Ron) Dupre, Marilyn Domeier, Judy (Rol) Altman, Tom (Audrey) Nelson, and Jim Nelson.  

John passed away peacefully at the Minneapolis VA Hospital with his family present.  

“Jack”...

Nancy Kelley

Nancy Kelley

Feb 1, 2022

Age 68, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Violet Haagenson; and brother, Dayton. Survived by partner, Mary Degnan; daughter, Tracey Kelley; brothers, Dennis (Mary) and Curt (Mavis) Haagenson; sisters, Georgia Dahlum and Candice (Robert) Bowden; and many nieces and nephews. Private family service to be held at a later date.  A special...

David Lyle Dorn

David Lyle Dorn

Feb 1, 2022

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 1, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Lyle and Gloria (née Stroschein); and brothers, Dennis and Douglas.

Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Judy (née Frendt); daughter, Lorrie; son, David (Jennifer); grandsons, Aiden and Benjamin; sister, Diane (Tom) Grahn; sister-in-law, Dianne Dorn; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

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Willard "Willie" Davis

Willard "Willie" Davis

Jan 31, 2022

Willard "Willie" Davis, age 90, of Lino Lakes, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Willie was born August 20, 1931 in Mandan, North Dakota.​On August 3, 1953, he married the love of his life, Shirley (née Reuther).​Throughout most of his life, he had many trades; mechanic, heavy equipment operator, shop foreman, electrician, and later in life he started his own...

John Coleman Gubasta

John Coleman Gubasta

Jan 30, 2022

Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away on January 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, John J. & Gizella (nee Horvath); wife, Beverly (nee Meyer); children, Lynn & James; and sister, Dolores Gand.  Survived by children, Muriel Gubasta, John Gubasta, Jr., Cindy Hoel; grandson, Evan; and other family & friends.  Memorial service 12 Noon Friday, February 4 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...

Dennis Kaye Thompson

Dennis Kaye Thompson

Jan 28, 2022

On January 28, 2022, the world lost a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend to all in Dennis Kaye Thompson, age 77, known affectionately as “The Big Guy”.

Dennis was born in Forest City, IA on June 5th, 1944 and grew up on his family’s farm. After graduating from high school in New Richland, MN, he enlisted, along with...