OBITUARIES
Kathleen "Kitty" Ivory (Bannigan)
Jun 14, 2026
Kathleen "Kitty" Ivory (née Bannigan), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, friend, colleague, and caregiver, passed away on June 14, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the countless lives she touched throughout her remarkable life.
Kitty’s heart was as generous as her smile. She devoted her life to caring for others, always placing faith, family, and...
Eugene V. Burke
Jun 14, 2026
Gene Burke, age 59, passed away peacefully Sunday June 14, 2026 at 2:23pm, surrounded by the love of his family while listening to Bob Seger, the music he loved most. His final moments reflected the way he lived his life—comforted by those he loved and the simple joys that brought him peace.
Gene was a rare soul whose kindness, generosity, and...
Arlene M. Behnke
Jun 14, 2026
Age 68 of Blaine, formerly of Williston, North Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 14, 2026.
Preceded in death by son, Griffin Cole; and parents, Sidney and Lila Larson.
Survived by husband, Gene; sons, Schuyler (Hien) and Wyatt; grandsons, Ashton and Everett; siblings, Jan (Dwayne) Weeda, Marge Weeda, Warren (Arleen) Larson, Joann Larson, Lorraine (Brent) Slotten, and Sharon (Don)...
Dorothy J. Grauel
Jun 13, 2026
Dorothy J. Grauel (née Nowicki), age 94, former 71-year resident of Roseville, passed away June 13, 2026.
Dorothy was born on April 27, 1932, to Peter and Wilma Nowicki in Prescott, WI, and was later joined by sister, Eileen and brother, Norman.
Dorothy graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and later worked for the MN Highway Department in the Driver's License Division.
Dorothy...
Dorothy Lou Evers (Nelson)
Jun 12, 2026
Age 86, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Valley City, ND, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Norman; daughter, JoAnne; and brother, Myron Nelson.
Survived by children, Carmen (Steve) Olson, Cheryl (Bret) Grundmeier, Dwight (Kathy) Evers; grandchildren, Garrett, Forrest, Holly (Luke), Lori, Sophia, Rachel & Noah.
Dorothy was a teacher with St. Paul Schools for nearly 20 years....
Amy Louise Hansen (Volk)
Jun 12, 2026
Passed away on June 12, 2026 after fighting breast cancer for five years. Throughout her health journey, Amy faced every challenge with immense bravery, grace, and positive spirit. Even in the darkest moments, Amy continued to smile, laugh, and focus on spending time with family and friends.
Age 49, born in St. Paul on Sept. 29, 1976; she weighed in at...
Edna R. Harrison
Jun 9, 2026
Edna Rae Harrison (Current), age 100, of Roseville, MN, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Edna I. (Eighmy) Current, and her beloved husband, Glenn. Also her three sisters, Garnet Severson, Erna Nason, and Rita Lund.
She is survived by her son, Brian Glenn Harrison; her daughter, Ruth R. Carroccio; two wonderful...
Thomas H. Valois
Jun 8, 2026
Thomas Howard Valois passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, friend, animal lover, and colleague who was kind, had a good sense of humor and generous heart.
Above all else, Tom’s greatest joy in life was being a father. He never missed an opportunity to support his children, whether it was attending sporting...
Rebecca I. Vanderkloot
Jun 7, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Irene (Bute) Vanderkloot, born January 11, 1942, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 84 in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Rebecca was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School and later received a BS in Elementary Education from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. She started her career as a first-grade teacher in Dyer, Indiana and...
Tristan J. Bombich
Jun 6, 2026
Tristan James Bombich, age 30, passed away June 6, 2026.
Tristan is survived by his son, Bjorn Henrik (age 6); mom, Cassi Gordon-Weinkauf; sister, Kelsey Bombich; father, Darren Bombich; grandparents, Lynn and Teresa Weinkauf; uncles, Wyatt and Craig; aunt, Nada; former partner, Samantha Patton; extended stepfamily and many more family and friends.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Bud and Betty...
David R. Dufresne
Jun 5, 2026
David Rivard Dufresne was born on October 6, 1944, to Harold and Marian (Thomas) Dufresne in St. Paul, Minnesota. David grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul and graduated from Central High School in 1962. He then received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. After graduating in 1966, he...
Timothy K. Grimes
Jun 4, 2026
Timothy K. Grimes, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Maplewood.
Tim worked for Gross Given Manufacturing Company for over 30 years before retiring in 2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Esther Grimes, and sister, Cheryl Grimes.
Tim is survived by his siblings, Barb (Joe) Fehrman, Geraldine Kohls, Marilyn Sabanjo, and...
John James Mastel Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
John James Mastel Sr., age 89, passed from earth to heaven on June 2nd, 2026, at Amira Choice in Roseville of Alzheimer Dementia. John was born on April 14th, 1937, in Trail City, South Dakota as the fourth of seven children to Peter & Frances Mastel.
John graduated from Baker High School in Baker, Montana in 1955, and upon graduation enrolled...
William "Bill" Baker
May 30, 2026
William Dickinson Baker
July 8, 1935 - May 30, 2026
William Dickinson Baker of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed into Eternal Life on May 30, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Bill was the son of William Woodhull Baker, Sr. and Mary Bryson Smith Baker. He graduated from John Handley High School in 1953, and attended the University of...
Lawrence J. Ziegler
May 29, 2026
Lawrence John "Butch" Ziegler, age 78, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Butch was born on August 20, 1947, in Staples, Minnesota. He served his country in the United States Army and later built a long career at Excel Metal Finishing, where he worked as a foreman for many...
Michael "Mike" Wallraff
May 27, 2026
Michael “Mike” Wallraff, age 80, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026.
Mike was born on July 27, 1945 to Bill and Vivian and raised in Roseville, Minnesota. He graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1963 and graduated from Dunwoody College of Technology in 1967. He was a member of IBEW Local #110 in...
Elaine W. Kohoutek (Kroening)
May 26, 2026
Age 96, of Pine City, formerly of Maplewood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 26, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and son-in-law, Dennis.
Survived by daughters, Karen (Mark), Diane, Janet (Steve); grandchildren, Kyle (Cassy), Hannah, Rebecca (Joseph); and great grandchildren, Vincent & Wilhelmina "Willa".
Memorial service 11:00 am Friday, June 5 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N....
Mary K. McDonald (Bruzek)
May 25, 2026
Age 87, formerly of Roseville, passed away on May 25, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Dr. William McDonald; parents, Ben & Katharine (Heinen) Bruzek; and sister, Sally Schmid.
Survived by daughters, Ann Murray (David Eisenlord), Susie (Ron) Burke, and Katie (Jerry) Clark; grandsons, Joshua, Andrew, McCarthy, and Riley; sister, Peggy (Tom) Baldwin; and brother-in-law, Gene (Ann) Schmid.
Visitation 9:30 - 10:30 am...
Albert H. Schwartz
May 25, 2026
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend
Albert Henry “Al” Schwartz, age 94 of Roseville, passed away after a short illness on May 25th 2026.
Survived by children, Pat (Sandy), Darlene (Steve) Maday, Julie (Andy) Dachtera, Joe (Jan), and Bob (Amy); many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and good friends.
Al was preceded in death by his wife, Caroll, and daughter, Connie.
Al was the...
Michael J. Pitzl
May 25, 2026
Michael J. Pitzl, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by friends and family on May 25, 2026.
Family was the most important thing in Mike’s life, and he and Kathy, his wife of 53 years, dedicated their lives to their children and grandchildren. Family vacations, holidays and ordinary days, Mike was happiest with his family around him, loud...
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