OBITUARIES
Susan J. Forster
Feb 25, 2022
Susan (Rowe) Forster, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 25, 2022, at the age of 66, from an aggressive form of stomach cancer. Sue’s loving, caring and servant heart showed itself through many years working in foster care, and most recently at the Ramsey County Care Facility. She was a beacon of light for all who crossed her path. Sue...
Barbara A. "Punky" Nash
Feb 20, 2022
Age 87, of St. Paul, passed away February 20, 2022.Our beautiful and loving mother/grandmother let go of this world to enter the gates of Heaven.Preceded in death by husband, Edward "Jack"; and brothers, Clarence and Robert Stoppel. Survived by children, Sheryl (Wilbert) Houston, Tom Nash, and Barb (Tom) Hvidhyld; grandchildren, Jaime (Jason), E.J. (Paula), Alison (Mat), Jacob, Isaiah, Sheri (Nick), Irene,...
Elizabeth A. Fisher
Feb 19, 2022
Age 72, passed away on February 19, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Ellsworth and RoseMarie; brothers, Jim and Bob.Survived by sisters, Margaret (Mick) Swiontek, Marilyn Fisher, Lynne (Frank Sr.) Husnik and Kathleen (Dale) Bardwell; many nieces, nephews and friends; special care givers, Brenda (Michael) Reeves; her favorite cat, Rosie.Liz was a great entertainer and cook; she loved to volunteer in...
Edouarda A. "Edie" Opatrny
Feb 18, 2022
Edouarda “Edie” Vaplon was born on January 9, 1930 at home in rural Wabasha to Edward and Marie (née LaQua) Vaplon. She attended country school, and later graduated from St. Felix Catholic School in Wabasha. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul to enter the workforce. She met Joseph Opatrny, and later married him on May 20, 1950. They had...
Nicholas Kawika 'Aulani Bardeaux
Feb 16, 2022
Nicholas Kawika 'Aulani Bardeaux was born February 20, 1981, to Dana Marie (Kalei) Enstad and Timothy Curtis Bardeaux. He passed away quietly on February 16, 2022. Nick was unresponsive when brought into the urgent care due to cardiac arrest. He was transferred to Abbott Northwestern where he passed and donated his liver and both kidneys to help save three lives. He was...
Joan M. Battisto
Feb 16, 2022
Age 68, of Roseville, passed away February 16, 2022.
Preceded in death by father, Alex; brother, Jim; and sister, Kathleen.
Survived by mother, Marion; siblings, Steve (Paulette), Mary (Roger) DuFresne, Jean, Debora (Grady Frenchick), and David; many nieces and nephews.
Private family interment was held at Roselawn Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a future date.
Rosemary Ann Dunnigan
Feb 14, 2022
Age 84, of St. Paul.Passed away peacefully February 14, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Ruth Magnuson; husband, Jerome; and niece Debra Declue.Survived by son, Raymond (Carol) Bayers; grandchildren, Christie (Travis) Hagenah, Josie (Damon) Dohmen, Jamie (Kevin) Harrison; great-grandchildren, Kyle (Audrey), Haylee, Addy, Westin, Max; great-great-granddaughter, Selene; sister, Joann Ruedy; nephew, Robert (Stefanie) Phythian, niece, Jodi Phythian, and many...
Jaime Joseph Otto
Feb 13, 2022
Jaime passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 45 years. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walt and Donell; his Uncle Ron; his paternal grandmother, Karen; uncle, Joe Jr. Survived by his mother, Kathy; father, Kevin; grandfather, Joseph Sr.; brother, Lee; sister-in-law, Robin; and two young nephews. He also leaves behind two uncles, three aunties and...
Audrey J. Babinski (Hermes)
Feb 12, 2022
Age 92, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Ewald and Agnes Hermes; and siblings, Margaret Langlois, Charlotte Ciresi, Bill Hermes and E.J. Hermes. Survived by sons, Dennis (Mary Beth) and Kevin; beloved granddaughters, Elizabeth and Mary; sister-in-law, Rita Hermes; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 23 at MATERNITY...
Ann-Marie Pilarski
Feb 11, 2022
Age 57, of Mahtomedi; passed away suddenly on February 11, 2022.
Preceded in death by father, Albert Bock.
Survived by husband, Kevin; children, Kayla, Kevin, Jr., and Kory; mother, June-Carol Bock; and sister, Cheryl Bock (Kevin Rehnberg).
A Celebration of Life for Ann-Marie will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, April 22 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St....
David D. Andert
Feb 11, 2022
Age 85, of Forest Lake, passed away February 11, 2022.Preceded in death by wife, Lulu; parents, Donald and Irene; and brother, Jim. Survived by sister, Stella (Jim) Beyerlein; many nieces and nephews. Private family interment.
Madonna Tiemann
Feb 11, 2022
Age 84, of St. Paul.Madonna Marie (Middendorf) Tiemann was born in Melrose, Minnesota, to Frederick and Theresia (Hiltner) Middendorf. She married Lyle F. Tiemann on August 8, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Madonna was preceded in death by her husband Lyle Tiemann; son Gregg Tiemann; parents, infant brother, and sisters, Selestine Korte-Power, Mary Ann Worms Kent, and...
Ronald Arthur Melander
Feb 11, 2022
Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After a fall in his home, Ron was admitted to Regions Hospital ICU. He died peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side surrounded by love and music.Ron was born in St. Paul on January 29, 1935, to parents Arthur and Ruth (Trautz). He graduated from Johnson High School in 1953, just...
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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...
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