OBITUARIES
Mary Margarette Parr
Jan 24, 2022
Age of 83.5, of Hugo, passed away January 24, 2022.Preceded in death by son, Alan Benson Parr; husband, Robert "Bob" Benson Parr; parents, Richard “Dick” and Margarette “Peg” Ledford.Survived by daughters, Katherine Ann Sala and Elizabeth Mary Parr Smestad (Jack); sister, Sandra Hubbard (Robert); grandchildren, Mark Sala (Katie), Matthew Sala, Austin Smestad (Abigail), and Cassidy Smestad; and great-grandchildren, Evelynn, Nolan,...
Charles C. "Chuck" "Big C" LaClare
Jan 23, 2022
Age 73, Vietnam Veteran. Chuck passed away on January 23, 2022.Preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Clarice; sister, Eleanor Jacobs; in-laws, George and Johanna Fastner; brothers-in-law, Joe and John Fastner, Gary Arndt; niece, Becky Fastner; and friend, Gordy White.Survived by wife of 43 years, Jean; daughter, Bonnie (Matt) Blakeman; grandchildren, Taylour and Ethan Blakeman; brother, Louis (Kathy) LaClare; sister,...
Robert B. Bowen
Jan 21, 2022
Robert B. Bowen, age 84 of St. Paul, passed away January 21, 2022.
Preceded in death by son, Patrick; and daughters, Vicky LeVasseur and Anne.
Survived by wife, Marcia; daughters, Kathy and Margie; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson, with another on the way.
Bob was a longtime dedicated volunteer with the VA and various veteran organizations.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...
Patrick James O'Connor
Jan 18, 2022
Patrick James O’Connor, age 76 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota passed away on January 18, 2022. For three years Pat struggled with prostate cancer and brain cancer.Patrick was born on October 16, 1945, to Patrick James and Darline Anita (Hocking) O’Connor in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Pat attended St. Phillips Grade School and graduated in 1963 from Preble High School in Green Bay....
Terese Ann Emberson
Jan 18, 2022
Age 66, of Little Canada, passed away January 18, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Shirley Zarembinski; grandsons, Kenton and Clayton Bowling; and sister, Mary Kay Borchardt.Survived by daughters, Nissi Scholl (Bret) and Megan Scholl; sisters, Laura (Richard) Miller, Susie (Paul) Schmidt and Lynnette Buelow; brothers, Dave Zarembinski, Dan (Tracy) Zarembinski, Tim (Neva Simmonsen) Zarembinski and Tom Zarembinski; brother-in-law,...
Gary Leo Thelen
Jan 18, 2022
Beloved father and grandfather.Age 76, of Circle Pines, MN. Passed away on January 18, 2022.Gary was born April 4, 1945 to Fred and Mathilda (Boes) Thelen. He grew up on the family’s farm near Breda, IA and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1963. After high school, he joined the Air Force for 4 years. He eventually moved to...
Edward B. "Ted" Radcliffe
Jan 17, 2022
Age 85 of Little Canada, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 17, 2022. Born October 25, 1936 near Rapid City, Manitoba, Canada. A pioneer in integrated pest management, Ted authored 138 research publications and advised 38 graduate students over 46 years of faculty service. Ted is survived...
Andrew Schlosser
Jan 16, 2022
Andrew passed away peacefully with his wife, Debbie and daughter, Abby by his side. Andrew lived in Roseville his entire life, was a member of the B-Dale Club, and played golf & cribbage. He also enjoyed playing hockey & softball. Andrew was an owner of Peak Printing. He enjoyed fishing & hunting with friends and family in South Dakota, on...
Sandra Lynn "Babe" Pepler
Jan 16, 2022
née Madson; formerly Sandra Schmitz
Age 75, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Betty Madson, first husband, John Schmitz; and stepson, Todd Schmitz. Survived by husband, James Pepler; children, John Schmitz, Deanna Schmitz, and Melissa (Jon) Rauch; grandchildren, Alexis, Baylie, Jacob, Marisa, Seth, Trenton, and Mikayla; four great-grandchildren; brother,...
John F. Gallagher
Jan 16, 2022
John F. Gallagher, age 88 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022.Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; and sister, Colleen Havens.Survived by children, Terry, Tim, Cindy (Scott) Schufman, Jackie Engelmeier and Jerry "Lou" (Judy); grandchildren, Mandi (Conor), Angie (Will), Jeff (Becca), Mike, Erin, Shane, Allison (Jay), Nick, Hannah and Brenden; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim; many other relatives and...
James Walter Vlahadamis
Jan 14, 2022
James Walter Vlahadamis, 51, of Cambridge, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022, surrounded by his family. James was born on December 5, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Harry and Juliana Vlahadamis. The family relocated to Grantsburg, Wisconsin, in 1983 to return to the family homestead. There James helped his family establish a hobby...
Harvey Pothen
Jan 14, 2022
Age 79, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully in Arizona surrounded by his family on January 14, 2022. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. His passion for family and friends guided every action, he devoted his life to service of others. We are truly blessed to have called him dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. We will miss...
William V. Leasure
Jan 13, 2022
William V. "Bill" Leasure, 79, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022. Preceded in death by father, Virgil; mother, Geneva; sister, Janice; brother, Don; and grandson, Jacob. Survived by siblings, Joanne (Bruce), Randy, Wendy (Stan), and Kevin (Stephanie); children, Derek (Julie), Kim (Ryan), and Carmel (Justin); and grandchildren Kyla, Maia, Dakota, Evan, and Elena. Bill grew up in Lexington, MN, where his lifelong...
Therese Ann Schwartzbauer
Jan 13, 2022
Preceded in death by her parents, Len and Flo Carlson.
Therese is survived by her children, Tony, John, Nathan, and Luke (Shawna) Schwartzbauer; her beloved grandchildren, Will and Leo; her siblings, Andrew Carlson, Steve (Angie) Carlson, and Ann (Phil) Kreye; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday, February 5 at THE CHURCH OF...
Thomas Leo Groh
Jan 12, 2022
Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022.Preceded in death by his significant other, Ruth Mohr; parents, Leo & Marcella; sister, Kay Steivers; and nephew, Pat Engelstad.Survived by children, Tom Groh, Jr. and Jolene (Jeff) Tabery; grandchildren, Riley Groh, Brianna Erickson, Zoey Erickson, Jordan (Todd) Remer; three great-grandchildren; brother, Randy (Kathy) Eastman; and nephews, Mike (Hope)...
Leslie E. Buege
Jan 12, 2022
Called home to be with his Lord and Savior.Age 83 of St. Paul, passed away on January 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Inga; and siblings, Mercedes Dorsten, Roger, Kenneth, Dean, and Gary. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Kay; sons, Timothy (Patti) and Paul; and granddaughters, Elizabeth Buege and Caitlyn (Brad) Halbersma. Private family services...
Donald J. Rickmeier
Jan 11, 2022
Age 85 of Mounds View, passed away on January 11, 2022Preceded in death by wife, Dolores.Survived by daughters, Ana (Don) Rossbach and Sandra (Rev. Ty) Thompson; ND grandchildren, Stephanie (Logan) Holisky, Julia Rossbach, Hannah (Luke) Steppey, and Elijah Thompson. Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 15 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation 10 – 11...
Gerald Townley
Jan 11, 2022
Gerald Townley, age 72 of St. Paul, passed away January 11, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Isabelle; brothers, Ken Ford, Wilbur Ford and Jay Townley, Jr.; and sister, Viola Hare.Survived by brother, Robert (Dolly) and all his friends at Merrick and LSS.Private interment at Oakland Cemetery.
Michael "Mic" Buckles
Jan 10, 2022
Age 71, of St. Paul.Survived by daughters, Wendy and Melinda; grandson, Jake (Andrea); great-grandchildren, Daniel and Emilia; other family and friends.He loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with friends, beer, bingo and pulltabs.Memorial visitation from 3-7 PM Sunday, January 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B.
Michael H. Flagle
Jan 10, 2022
Born April 15, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022 at the age of 78. He went to be with his wife, Adel, and his son, Christopher. Survived and lovingly remembered by son, Michael (Samantha); and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Colton. Memorial visitation 1:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, January 16 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. ...



