OBITUARIES

John "Dick" Knoche

John "Dick" Knoche

Dec 7, 2021

Age 89, of Maplewood, passed away December 7, 2021.​Preceded in death by daughter, Roxanne.​Survived by wife of 65 years, Dolores "Dee"; sons, Rick, Sr., Ron (Sally) and Romie (Cathy); 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, January 21 at THE CHURCH OF ST. JEROME, 380 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM...

Shirley Ann Dorow

Shirley Ann Dorow

Dec 7, 2021

Age 90, died at her home in Roseville, MN on December 7, 2021, after living with cancer for six years. Shirley was born September 14, 1931 to Fred and Alberta Groh, grew up in Mason City, Iowa, graduated summa cum laude from Valparaiso University, and was consecrated as a Lutheran deaconess on July 5, 1953. Shirley began her life-long ministry of service and...

Cynthia Renee Tenney

Cynthia Renee Tenney

Dec 6, 2021

Age 62, of Ham Lake, passed away December 6, 2021.​

Preceded in death by parents, Harry Robert Lakoduk and Susie Magdelaine (Fandrich); and son, Robert Francis. ​

Survived by husband, Steven; children, Jon (Michelle), Ben (Honda) and Vanessa (Luke); grandchildren, Alliyah, Abigayle, Addyson and Sophia; siblings, Joyce (Ed) Burk, Sandy (Gary) Burk, Myron (Veronica) Lakoduk, Harold Lakoduk, David Lakoduk and Duane...

Ellen M. Hurley

Ellen M. Hurley

Dec 6, 2021

Age 63, of St. Paul, passed away December 6, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert Shortridge and Mickey Bendorf.

​Survived by husband, Harold; daughter, Erin (John) Sylvester; son, Michael (Ale); grandson, Elijah; brothers, Lee (Cindy) Shortridge and Robert (Jenny) Shortridge; many other relatives and friends.

Ellen loved gardening and taking care of those she loved.

A visitation to celebrate...

Kathleen "Kathy" Edwardson

Kathleen "Kathy" Edwardson

Dec 2, 2021

Age 75, of Circle Pines, passed away on December 2, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; son, David; parents, Walter & Dorothy Taylor; brother, Bob Taylor; brother-in-law, Ralph Edwardson; and sister-in-law, Diane (Dan) Adams. Survived by daughter, Laura (Brett) Fisher; grandsons Luke, Logan, Zachary, Matt; siblings, Sandra (Howard) Heldt, Carol Ternes, Doug (Bev) Taylor; sisters-in-law, Sue (Dave) Johnson, Kathy Edwardson; and...

Zoey Amelia Tran

Zoey Amelia Tran

Dec 2, 2021

Zoey Amelia Tran passed away on December 2, 2021. She was born at 6:58 a.m. and earned her angel wings at 9:06 a.m. the same day. Although Zoey’s time on earth was brief, she touched many lives and will always be deeply loved. Zoey is survived by her parents, Andre and Ellen Tran; her sister, Cecelia; maternal grandparents, David and Teresa...

Elizabeth "Bette" Madison

Elizabeth "Bette" Madison

Dec 1, 2021

Age 89. Longtime Roseville Resident.​Passed away on her birthday, December 1, 2021. ​Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Don; children, Mark (Michele), Pam (Rick), Sandi, Paul (Patti), Terri (Robin), Carl (Teresa); 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanore; many other family & friends.  Longtime St. Rose parishioner.  Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, December 7 at ST. ROSE OF LIMA...

Mary Ellen Habas

Mary Ellen Habas

Nov 29, 2021

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away November 29, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Abner Johnson; brothers, Dean and Jerry Johnson; sister, Dorothy Sandquist; grandsons, Benjamin and Michael, Jr. Habas; and sons-in-law, Mike Tancig and Peter Edge. Survived by devoted husband of 67 years, Clyde; children, Mike, Sue Tancig, Kris (Jerry) Hunter,...

John A. Koepke

John A. Koepke

Nov 29, 2021

Age 84, of Circle Pines. Passed away on November 29, 2021 due to complications from pneumonia.  Preceded in death by wife, Karna; parents, John Albert and Alice; and brother, James. Survived by children, Diana (Mark) Waldoch, Steve, Mike (Reesa), Rick, and Gary; grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Trevor, Hayley, Chad, Lauren, Sam, Tara, Anna, and Megan; sisters, Geri, Joleen, and Jeannie; and his...

August J. Otto, Jr.

August J. Otto, Jr.

Nov 28, 2021

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Great-Great-Grandfather Passed away on November 28, 2021.   Preceded in death by wife, Doris Mae; son, Joseph; daughters, Colleen Davis and Kimberly Ann; granddaughter, Becky Smejkal.   Survived by children, Sandy (Rick) Tschida, Polly (Rick) Schuckert, Ken (Dixie); 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Dehaven; and many friends.   Celebration of Life Sunday, April 10 at the ROSETOWN...

Carmen A. Pederson

Carmen A. Pederson

Nov 28, 2021

Age 82, of Roseville, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on November 28, 2021.​Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, David; and sisters, Joan and Jean. Survived by children, Julie (Jerry) Stahosky, David (Jody), Suzanne (Steve) Wagamon, Michael (Sue) and Steven (Stephanie); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter, Jim, Lary and Joe; sisters, Mary, Judy...

James Louis Karalus

James Louis Karalus

Nov 27, 2021

Age 77, of Maplewood, Minnesota, died suddenly of unexpected health complications on November 27, 2021.​He is preceded in death by his son, Patrick; an infant sister, Audrey; his cousin Herb; and his beloved cat, Suzie.​Survived by his wife, Sharon, of 53 years; his sons, Christopher (Jeanne), Brian, and Daniel (Susan); four grandsons, Calvin, Roger, Harper and Charles; his brothers, Kevin...

Rex M. Jenson

Rex M. Jenson

Nov 26, 2021

Age 83, formerly of Maplewood; retired from 3M

Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon & Maxine Jenson; and son-in-law, Kevin Fox.

Survived by wife of 63 years, Kathleen (nee Talle); daughters, Kim Fox and Patti (Randy) Sell; grandchildren, Amber, Tiffany, Jason, Chad, and Angela; great-granddaughter, Faelynn; sister, Shirley Montgomery; other family and friends.

Rex was a longtime member of...

Dolores Ruth "Dee" Wright (Cooper)

Dolores Ruth "Dee" Wright (Cooper)

Nov 26, 2021

Age 86; passed away from endometriosis cancer, surrounded by her family on

November 26, 2021.

 

She was born on July 25, 1935 in Henry County, Iowa. She was the eldest daughter of eleven to Wesley and Madeline Beavers Cooper. She was married fifty years to Richard E. “Dick” Wright of Burlington, IA, until his death in 2007.

 

Dee...

Joanne Evelyn Magnuson (Lavander)

Joanne Evelyn Magnuson (Lavander)

Nov 25, 2021

Age 86, of Circle Pines, passed away November 25, 2021​Preceded in death by husband, Robert; and sons, Michael & Robert.  Survived by daughter, Deb (Tom) Rotter; daughter-in-law, Annette (Roger) Chamberlain; grandchildren, Warren (Michelle), Carrie (Jeremy) Rannow, Erin (Chris) Hall, Jeff, Guy Rotter; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Karen Printz, Marillyn (Jerry) Kremer, Dianne Miller, Linda Turner; and brother, Bruce (Sue) Hitzemann....

Mary Catherine Flaherty

Mary Catherine Flaherty

Nov 24, 2021

Age 89, of St. Paul​Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 24, 2021.​Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Gerald (Jerry) Flaherty, Sr.; granddaughter, Christine Flaherty; parents, Clarence and Pearl Johnson; brothers, Walter, William, Thomas, Gene, and Jerry; sisters, Betty Zschokke and Shirley Struss (Windish).  She is survived by 5 children, Jerry (Sue), Steve (Melissa),...

Charlotte Marie Lane

Charlotte Marie Lane

Nov 24, 2021

(Buchanan, Anderson)

Age 82 of Maplewood; passed away on November 24, 2021.

Preceded in death by first husband, Charles Anderson; daughter, Janet Simons; and granddaughter, Emily Roland.

Survived by husband, William; daughters, Patti Amoh and Susie (Steven) Roland; grandchildren, Charles (Ruth), Nina (Jared), Danielle (Luke), Kevin and Becky; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Linden, Thielen, Riley and Jade; son-in-law, Robert Simons; and stepchildren,...

Bernard D. Schnitzus

Bernard D. Schnitzus

Nov 23, 2021

Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021.   Survived by loving wife of 74 years, Dorothy; daughters, Kari (Tom) Tezak, Cindy (Dave) Ruschy; grandchildren, Holly (Brandon) Sadowski, Scott Tezak, John Ruschy; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Thomas and Christian Sadowski; sister, Rhody Marko.   Bernard graduated from Mechanic Arts in 1945 and served in the Coast Guard.   Private interment Ft. Snelling...

Michael E. Kamas

Michael E. Kamas

Nov 23, 2021

Age 47; passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2021.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, and two uncles.

Survived by son, Vicente; parents, Randy & Herlinda “Linda”; brother, Will; granddaughter, Evelyn; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins, and many friends.  

Funeral service at 11:00 AM on Sunday, December 5 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale Street at County...

Angela Rae Kochendorfer

Angela Rae Kochendorfer

Nov 22, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2021. Preceded in death by her stillborn brother, Kyle; grandfathers, Richard W. Kochendorfer and John J. Seipel; and aunt, Jan.  Survived by children, Kalese and Amadeus “Deus”; partner, Anthony Nevils; parents, Rick and Joni Kochendorfer; sister, Holly (Scott); nephew, Ronan; grandmothers, Carmen Kochendorfer and Joan Seipel; special friend, Tracy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,...