OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2021

Gloria lived a long, wonderful life and will be missed by many. Her strength, feistiness, and independence carried her through challenging times. Her kindness and caring nature endeared her to all who knew her. She was a woman of deep faith who was well prepared for heaven. She is survived by a big, beautiful family that she loved so dearly....

Sep 25, 2021

Age 90, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Delaine; son, Keith; 3 grandsons; 1 sibling.  Survived by children, Karen (Davis) Onken, Ken Gilbertson (Katie Kyyhkynen); grandchildren, Rachel (David) Wermerskirchen, Amber (Geoff) Grochocinski, Andrew (Jacqui) Onken and Adam  (Lauren) Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Parker, Grace, Aurora, Griffin and Enneke; sister, Joanne (George) Voss; brother-in-law, Bob Hovey; nieces,...

Sep 23, 2021

Age 65, formerly of St. Paul’s North End / Como Park, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021.​Preceded in death by son, Derek; and parents, Kenneth & June Rickel.​Survived by husband, Steven Brennan; sons, Gregory Brennan (Nicole Hanson) & Nicholas (Teresa) Brennan; grandchildren, Josephine, Andrew, Aydin, Kendra, Ashton, Derek Jr., Adelaide, Annabelle, June; and brothers, Jim Rickel, Terry Rickel &...

Sep 23, 2021

Age 68 of Minneapolis, passed away on September 23, 2021.​Celebration of Life 1:00 PM Saturday, November 20 at North Heights Lutheran Church –Arden Hills Campus, 1700 West Highway 96, Arden Hills. (Entrance A) The service will be live streamed at northheights.church/watch live.

Sep 22, 2021

Sep 20, 2021

Luzetta Mitchell, better known as Lu, was born January 19, 1928 to Theresia and Joseph Schuman. Lu was the third of 9 children. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Maynard, MN.​She only attended school thru 8th grade since she was needed to help with the younger siblings. Lu decided to get her GED when she was 60!​

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Sep 19, 2021

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away on September 19, 2021, surrounded by her daughters and beloved dog.​Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Anna Jacobson.​Survived by daughters, Sonia (Joe) Boelke and Beth Jacobson; grandchildren, Nora, Chip & Vince; and beloved dog, Sir Ollivander Aristotle.​Vicky was born and raised in Kenyon MN with her parents, Clarence and Anna. She spent much...

Sep 18, 2021

Born 1/13/63, Melbourne, Australia to Latvian immigrants Vitolds & Jadviga Plaucs. Survived by sister Irena (Kent George) & niece, Ana.   Blessed with faith, embrace of family & friends; gifts of music, written word & fabulous sense of humor. His courage & stamina, heroic, standing up, time & time again, to face the traumatic consequences of his disease/disability & doing the work...

Sep 18, 2021

Age 82, passed away September 18, 2021 Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; and grandson, Gage. Survived by sons, Daniel (Sharon) and Paul (Avelenna); grandchildren, Kyle, Nadine (Dan) Weisser, Shane (Nikita), Peyton and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Malak, Hailey, Abigail, Gage and Gunnar. A visitation will be held from 10 AM - 12 Noon Friday, September 24 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130...

Sep 18, 2021

Barbara Claussen, née Barbara Jean Kraus, Minnesota artist and professor, died at age 71 of acute leukemia on Saturday, September 18 in St. Paul. She was a painter of acrylic and mixed media, as well as installation art focusing on the intersection of public and private space, and was a professor of art at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. She studied...

Sep 17, 2021

Of Shoreview MN; formerly of Springbrook WI.

Departed peacefully on September 17, 2021.  

Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence & Helen (Lindenfelser) Golden; and brother, Allen R. Golden.  

Survived by wife, Maria Marinkov Golden; children, Barb Golden White, Allen Robert Golden, Nicholas (Julie) Golden, Jessica (Eric) Antonson; grandchildren, Samantha White, Jackson, Hunter and Wyatt Golden, Eric “E.J” and...

Sep 17, 2021

Age 93, of Roseville, passed away September 17, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Joanne; parents, Stephen, Sr. and Teresa; brothers, Don and Bob; and granddaughter, Julie Poferl. Survived by daughters, Lynn (Ron) Poferl, Vickie (Howie) Bates and Nancy (Skip) Moritz; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marge Jungwirth. Private service and interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial are preferred to the...

Sep 16, 2021

Age 80, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Annabelle; sisters, Jean and Peggy Ann; and daughter, Kristina Mercer. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; son, Ronald (Sherry); daughter, Karyn (Troy) Guthrie; grandchildren, David (Amanda), Ethan Guthrie, Jowe Nelson, Kaylene Zambito, Lisa (Donna) Wilson, Ryan and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Antonio, Brielle Wilson, Dominic, Giovanni, Isaac,...

Sep 15, 2021

Fredrick Dean Hefty died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on December 16, 1947 to Fred & Dorothy Hefty in Eau Claire, WI. Telling stories was the way Fred connected with the ones he loved. He loved to tell stories about his numerous trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where he taught his children...

Sep 14, 2021

Age 97 of Circle Pines, passed away on September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jim Hembre; daughter-in-law, Liz.   Survived by sons, Craig, Richard “Butch” (Kathy); daughters, Sandy, Nancy Sorensen (Kelly Arthur); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, September 20 at GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes.  Interment...

Sep 14, 2021

Age 68, of Shoreview, formerly of St. Paul's Midway, passed away accidentally on September 14, 2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Helen; and brother, Richard. Survived by wife, Lynn (Wolf); children, Diane (Matthew) Velie & John Kieger; grandsons, Mason & Jack Velie; brother, Mike (Judy) Kieger; nephew, Mike Kieger Jr.; and niece, Melissa Iversen.  Tom was President of...

Sep 12, 2021

Age 64, formerly of New Brighton, MN Preceded in death by parents, James & Dorothy Fleming; brother, Mike Fleming; and sister, Bonnie Gitzen.   Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Karen Fleming; son, Shaun (Sara); sisters, Jeanette (Gary) Anderson, Marcia (Wayne) Lindblad; brothers, Rich (Peggy), Patrick and Larry (Sandra) Fleming; and nieces and nephews.   Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday,...

Sep 11, 2021

Age 69 of Centerville, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2021. Survived by loving wife, Janet; children, Bradley (Angie), Jeffrey (Kasy), Amy Weiand and Stephanie Boettcher (Jordan); grandchildren, Trenton (Alysha), Caitlin, Brianna, Kasey, Connor, Leona, Keith, Clayton, Lilyana, Skyler, Lyla and Leland; great-grandchildren, Luna, Truth, Briella and Allison; siblings, Donna (Robert) Salmonson, Gary (Julie) and Keith; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service...

Sep 11, 2021

Age 90, of St. Paul; passed peacefully on September 11, 2021. Preceded in death by husbands, John F. Ziemann Sr. and William Day; and son, John Ziemann Jr. Survived by daughter, Gale (Roy) Pederson, and son, David (Marcia) Ziemann; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Avona Winters. Former employee of Midway Hospital and a longtime resident of Lyngblomsten Care Center.  Memorial visitation...

Sep 11, 2021

Age 43, of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021, after courageously battling a 6-year illness.

Survived by father, Robert “Bob” Shier, and mother, Patrice “Patty” Shier (née Byer); foster sons, Anthony and Malik Brown; siblings Michael (Deanna), Amy, and Bryan Shier; special nieces & nephews Lauren, Abigail, Sarah, Gavin and Devon Shier; and many...