OBITUARIES
Anna Chamberlain (Mosio)(nee Eoloff)
Jan 4, 2022
Anna was born October 14, 1927 in St. Paul and passed into God's arms on January 4, 2022 at the age of 94. She was a second generation immigrant from Eastern Europe. Anna attended Harding High School, then Hamline University earning degrees in music and history. In 1948 she taught elementary grade music and ninth grade social science, along with coaching...
Joseph R. Fonken
Dec 31, 2021
Age 40, of Blaine. Passed away on December 31, 2021. Beloved son of Mary and Chuck Holden, Mark and Susan Fonken; grandson of Rita Dvorak; cherished brother of Kathryn (Randy) Kelly, Abigail (Jeff) Olson, Andrea (Aaron) Wold, Jesse Holden (Sarah Henning), Emily (Derek) Sparks, and Bradley Davies; father of baby Isaac; Isaac’s mother, Caroline Larson; loving uncle of Gabriel, Liliana, Haven,...
Paula Jean Morphew
Dec 30, 2021
Age 66, of Saint Paul, Paula died peacefully on December 30, 2021, after a long illness. Survived by her husband, Richard Auld, and her sister, Carol Morphew. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, June 16th, at 2:00 P.M. at The Church of Saint Cecilia, 2357 Bayless Place, Saint Paul MN, 55114 (651) 644-4502. Masks are required in the Church. An outdoor...
Dennis M. Halverson
Dec 30, 2021
Dennis Michael Halverson, a veteran and long-term resident of Lino Lakes, passed away on December 30 at the age of 72. His battle with Parkinson’s disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a quick wit and a smile. Despite the pain, Dennis came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Dennis was a...
Arvilla V. "Val" Nesseth
Dec 28, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.Age 92 of Roseville, on December 28, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Herman; son, Roar. Survived by daughters, Linda (Jim) Schumacher, Lissa (Jim) Hackman, Bonnie; son, Byron; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; brothers, David (Helen) Lother, Kenneth (Alice) Lother; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, January 3 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE,...
Helen B. Bahl-Wagner
Dec 26, 2021
Age 85, formerly of Oakdale, MN passed away on December 26, 2021 in Hemet, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Ed and Helen Feeney; and son, Michael. Survived by sister, Mary (LaGray) Smith; children, Thomas Maruska, Beth Holmgren, Cheryl, Thomas (Barb), and Margaret; as well as many grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, and special friend, David Zamudio. A memorial visitation will be...
Wesley B. Ellenwood
Dec 25, 2021
Wesley Boyd Ellenwood of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 25, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born on Mar. 21, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wesley graduated from Centennial High School in 1970, earned his B.A. from the University of Minnesota, and his M.F.A. from Syracuse University. Wesley’s passion in life was film...
Marlene Thiel (Honer)
Dec 24, 2021
Age 90, of Lino Lakes. Into a new life on December 24, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, William; her parents; brother, Don; and twin brother, Mark. Survived by daughter, Jacqueline (Chris) Ruddy; son, Dan (special friend Gia); granddaughters, Jasmine (Tim) Eckstrom, Autumn Ruddy (fiancé Brett Klun), Gabrielle Ruddy (special friend Khang Tao); and great-grandson, Jaxton Eckstrom. Marlene was a...
Virginia Rae Matheny
Dec 24, 2021
Age 91, of Lauderdale.She was called home on December 24, 2021. Preceded in death by first husband, David Beck; second husband, Marvin Matheny; daughter, Karen (Paul) Sorensen; sisters, Delores (Bud) Digerness and Gloria (Ole) Ruschmeyer. Survived by children, David (Sally) Beck, Ray (Cindy) Beck, Barb (Dave) Clausen; grandchildren, Danny, Carolyn, Randy, Krissy, Kathryn, Mia, Jennifer and David; six great-grandchildren; husband, Ralph...
Craig Jonathan Riis
Dec 24, 2021
Age 53, died unexpectedly December 24, 2021, at home, from a heart attack. He was born January 24, 1968, in St Paul, the son of John Richard Riis and Linda Lee (Carney) Riis. Craig graduated from Forest Lake High School, Class of 1986. Following graduation, he completed an Associates Degree in Business and began his career in the marine industry. He...
Robert L. Montgomery
Dec 24, 2021
Age 76 of Lexington, passed away on December 24, 2021.Survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Rob (Melissa), Chris, Denise Montgomery (Donald Traufler), Ashley (Nathan) Wagner, Jacob Montgomery, and Mary (Chad) Irvine; grandchildren, Taylor, Haley, Robbie, Elizabeth, Michael, Katherine and Cale; great-grandchildren, Aria, Brady and Zoey; Siblings, James (Kathy), Thomas (Barbara), Jane (Roger) Alber; nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation...
Barbara R. Anderson
Dec 23, 2021
Age 89, of Roseville, passed away December 23, 2021Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; and parents Ralph and Ruth Alldritt.Survived by son, Mark; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Spear; grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren; many other loving relatives and friends. Barb was a teacher and chemist for many years. Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday, December 30 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at...
Glenn W. Kaufmann
Dec 22, 2021
Survived by his wife, Colleen; daughter, Denise Ray (Ron); sons, Steven (Maggie) and Todd (Monique); brother, John, Jr.; and many grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, David; parents, John and Viola; stepmother, Eleanor; and siblings, Donald, Harvey, Stanley, Laverne and Marvel. Glenn spent many years working as an auto/body shop manager and enjoyed spending time at their cabin...
Arthur Paul Haston
Dec 22, 2021
Age 50, of St. Paul passed away accidentally on December 22, 2021. Preceded in death by grandmother, Ernestine LaFountaine; and beloved dog, Indi. Survived by mother, Lana (Mike) Mortimer; father, Bob Haston; and many dear family & friends.Arthur was loving and kind-hearted. He loved animals, the Earth and the sky. He will be dearly missed. Memorial visitation 4 – 8 PM Tuesday, December 28...
Loretta J. Gallagher
Dec 20, 2021
Age 85, of White Bear Lake, passed away on December 20, 2021 following a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by daughter, Theresa; and 8 siblings. Survived by children, Shawn Gallagher, Vaughn (Josie) Gallagher, Sheila (Jon) Axelrod, Bridget (Don) Schuneman, Carrie Gallagher; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, January 24 at St. Mary...
Robert C. Cramer
Dec 20, 2021
Age 84 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021Bob was a longtime St. Paul resident, proud graduate of Mechanic Arts High School and the University of MN, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Ruth; and sister, Diane Goff. Survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Susan (Tom) Medina; sons, Michael and Robert; grandchildren, Tommy...
Shirley J. Howell
Dec 20, 2021
Age 70, of Circle Pines, MN died Monday, December 20, 2021 at her home. Shirley was born on November 1, 1951, in Charles City, IA to the late Marylee Deneen and Donald Raasch. She married Richard Howell on September 13, 2000. Shirley was an avid reader, crafter, and scrapbooker. She loved researching genealogy and ancestry. Shirley also loved to shop. She was...
Arlyne M. Anklan (Sullivan)
Dec 19, 2021
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Age 94, of Roseville, passed away December 19, 2021.Preceded in death by husband, Deane "Dick"; and siblings, Janet Sullivan, Dick Sullivan & Ray Sullivan.Survived by children, Karen (Bill) Palin, Jim, Denise (Mark) Gamelin, Greg (Nancy); 10 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.Arlyne was a longtime Lake Owasso resident and was a charter member of St. Odilia...
Martin R. Fabian
Dec 17, 2021
Age 56, of Lino Lakes, passed away in his sleep on December 17, 2021. Martin was born on December 17, 1965, in Prague, Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia), to Liboslav (Lee) and Vladimira (Vladka) Fabian (nee Pohlova). He moved to the United States at the age of three and grew up in New Brighton, MN. He received a BA in Business Administration...
Gregory J. Pietrus
Dec 15, 2021
Beloved Father, Brother, and Friend; Age 52, of St. Paul
Passed away suddenly on December 15, 2021.
Preceded in death by his parents, Roger & Sally Ann; and several beloved aunts & uncles.
Survived by his daughter, Ruby Danielson; siblings, Paul, Jennifer, and JoLynn (Fredrik); many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends.
Greg was a lifelong East Sider...