OBITUARIES

Shelly Rothbauer-Auldrich

Shelly Rothbauer-Auldrich

Apr 3, 2022

Age 51, of Cottage Grove, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2022.​Preceded in death by father, Norman Auldrich.​Survived by husband, Matt "Bubb" Rothbauer; children, Norman (19) & Ethan (16); mother, Sharon Auldrich; siblings, Jeff (Mary) Auldrich & Wendy (Charles) Griffiths; and many "Outlaws".​Shelly graduated from Burnsville High School and UW-Stout. She worked for the Minnesota Dept. of Education for 20...

Christopher N. Sauro

Christopher N. Sauro

Apr 2, 2022

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 Chris Sauro Jr. passed away peacefully at the Sholom Home in St. Paul. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Lena and Chris Sauro Sr.; sisters, Virginia Bilotta, Margaret Alfonso, Flemie (Chuckie) Cook, and Lucinda "Cindy" Burton. ​Chris is survived by wife of 64 years, Fern; children, Chris and Heather; grandchildren, Eric Delmonico and...

Vit Rudzitis

Vit Rudzitis

Mar 31, 2022

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Age 83, of St. Paul; passed away on March 31, 2022.

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Irene; son, Stephen; brother, Olgerts; and parents, Joseph and Bronislava.

Survived by devoted son, Chris (Jill); and cherished granddaughter, Sophia.

Private interment Roselawn Cemetery.

Antoinette E. Kennedy

Antoinette E. Kennedy

Mar 30, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend.  

Age 80, of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2022.  

Preceded in death by husband, William; parents, Archie & Antoinette Perteet; & sister, Charlotte Bower.  

Survived by children, Joel (Heidi), Dana (Dan), Renee (Scott) McNeil, Antoine “Tony”; grandchildren, Christopher, Jasmine, Habeeballah, Jordan, Ibrahim, Sabri; Goddaughter, Chanell Owens;...

Barbara Anne Harnett

Barbara Anne Harnett

Mar 29, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister ​Age 67, of Roseville Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 29, 2022 following a brief, acute illness. Survived by husband of 45 years, Maurice “GABBI”; children, Carey (Dan) Rodeck, Joe, Molly, and Neal; grandson, Evan; siblings, Kathy (Chuck) Cole, Michael Hencier, Suzie (Tim) Koenig, Nancy (Bill) Hester, Liz Hencier; niece, Shelly (Matt) Johnson; other...

Richard James Andersen

Richard James Andersen

Mar 29, 2022

Our loving father was reunited with his wife Patt when he entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in his sleep on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

We go through life making all kinds of decisions. Some good, some bad. One of the best was when Richard decided to respond to an altar call at a Billy...

Darrell W. "Bill" Phillips

Darrell W. "Bill" Phillips

Mar 28, 2022

Age 73 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2022, after a three-year battle with cancer.   Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Nellie Jo (Guthrie) Phillips; brothers, Richard “Dick” and Reynold, and sister Nancy Combs; and four step-siblings.   Survived by wife of 52 years, Barbara; daughter, Melody Wald (Tom Deer); son, Darrin (Theresa), later Darrin’s...

Carol JoAnn Christianson (Anderson)

Carol JoAnn Christianson (Anderson)

Mar 27, 2022

Carol, age 89 of Saint Paul, was preceded in death by infant son, Mark; parents, Clarence & Hazel; siblings, Eileen, Claude, Marjorie; & ex-husband, Clifford.

Survived by children, Dawn, Kim, and Lane (Laura); grandson, Matthew (Shelly); great-granddaughter, Marley; and sister, Bonnie.​

Carol JoAnn Christianson, born in Elysian, MN on December 2, 1932. Lived in Mankato, St. Paul & Maplewood...

Darrell W. Chinander

Darrell W. Chinander

Mar 27, 2022

Age 76. Longtime resident of St. Paul.

​Preceded in death by parents, Irene & Verney; and brother, Dale.

Survived by sister, Darlene (Mark) Kamrath; brother, Jerry; also, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral service 11 AM Monday, April 4 at LYNGBLOMSTEN CARE CENTER CHAPEL, 1415 Almond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation 10 – 11 AM Monday.

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Robert E. Loida

Robert E. Loida

Mar 26, 2022

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away March 26, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Hattie; and sister, Dorothy Suchy.​Survived by brother, Gene (MaryAnn); nieces, Kathy (Howard) Hall, Mary Toner, Lori (Dave) Pilarski and Deb (Ken) Jacobs; nephew, Gene (Sue) Loida; 6 great nieces and nephews; 1 great-great nephew; and special friend, Agnes Moser.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM...

Jacquelyn A. Benjamin

Jacquelyn A. Benjamin

Mar 25, 2022

Jacquelyn Arvella Benjamin went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2022 surrounded by family in her own home in Maplewood, MN. Jackie was born May 18, 1932 in Fosston, MN. During her school years she loved sports and played basketball and sang in the choir.  She graduated from Gonvick High School in 1950. Following graduation, she moved...

Mary Anne Welsch (Pihaly)

Mary Anne Welsch (Pihaly)

Mar 24, 2022

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Hockey Mom.

Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away on March 24, 2022.​

Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Eleanor Pihaly; and brother, Robert Pihaly.

Survived by loving husband of 54 years, John “Jack”; children, Julie (Jim) Motzko, John (Toni), James (Kristen Boelter), Mike (Deborah); grandchildren, Abby, Lauren, Ryan, Jack, Owen, Allison, Jocelyn;...

Laurentia Smieja

Laurentia Smieja

Mar 23, 2022

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away March 23, 2022. Preceded in death by son, Michael "Chuck"; brothers, Ronald and Earl Czech; and sister, Judith Buhl. Survived by husband of 70 years, Michael R.; sons, Paul, Dan, Ken (Ginger) and Gerard (Teri); daughter, Edane; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Mary Jean) Czech; and sister, Winnie (Adam) Kramer. Also survived by...

Thomas J. Murray

Thomas J. Murray

Mar 21, 2022

Age 64, of Shoreview, passed away March 21, 2022.

Survived by fiancee, Sharon Mondry; son, Adam; stepchildren, Brent, Rob, Mike, Ricky, Paul and Pam; grandkids, Alexis and A.J.; sisters, Mickey (Bob) Willard and Brenda Murray (Michael Bruzek); loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation to celebrate Tom's life will be held from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, April 12 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL...

Glennis Adele Svendsen

Glennis Adele Svendsen

Mar 19, 2022

Glennis, age 72 of Mendota Heights, MN flew away on the wings of the wind on March 19, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Glennis spent her childhood in Columbia Heights, went to Hamline College in St. Paul, and lived in Minneapolis before moving to the suburbs.​For 36 years, Glennis was a flight attendant with a penchant for international...

Dennis J. Arrigoni

Dennis J. Arrigoni

Mar 17, 2022

Age 78.​Passed away peacefully on March 17 in Florida with his wife by his side.​He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Virginia Arrigoni; brothers, Joseph and Ronald; and sister, Vickie Heinz.​Dennis is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Jean; sisters, Emmajean Anderson and Gina (Peter) Henly; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends...

Linda Jean Lattin

Linda Jean Lattin

Mar 16, 2022

Linda Jean Lattin was born on March 31, 1951, and passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 70, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. ​A secretary, realtor, and an elementary teacher’s aide, Linda’s love of...

Neal A. Noren

Neal A. Noren

Mar 16, 2022

Age 70, of Circle Pines.  Passed away on March 16, 2022.  Preceded in death by wife, Nancy.  Survived by daughter, Jillian (Steve) D’Aigle; grandchildren, Evan, Noah, Owen; sister, Linda (Roger) Brown; brother, Bert Noren (Peggy Rudman); nieces, nephews, and friends.  Memorial service 2 PM Friday, April 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23).  Visitation from...

Ella C. O'Brien

Ella C. O'Brien

Mar 15, 2022

Age 85, of Wyoming MN.  Passed away peacefully following a long illness on March 15, 2022 with family by her side.  Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; son, Larry; and son-in-law, Kevin.  Survived by children, Mike (Kim), Jane Littler, Bob (Barb), Patty (Matt) Ableiter, John (Terri); daughter-in-law, Pam; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.  Ella loved her time up north at...

Lois Wilsey Wilson Murch

Lois Wilsey Wilson Murch

Mar 14, 2022

Passed peacefully on March 14, 2022.  Born to Lester and Caroline Wilsey, March 25, 1928.  She grew up in Weyerhaeuser, WI on a farm with three brothers: Roland, Lester, and Don. The family moved to St. Paul when Lester Sr. moved his business, Indianhead Truck Line, in 1944. ​Lois Married Jerry Wilson October 11, 1947. They were involved in church...