OBITUARIES

Mary Ann "Minnie" McMonigal

Mary Ann "Minnie" McMonigal

Apr 29, 2021

Age 90 of Maplewood; passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021.​Minnie was born June 9, 1930 to Anthony and Anna (nee Stoffel) Fasnacht. Her mother passed away following the birth of her brother, David Fasnacht, when she was two years old. Mary Ann was nurtured by her father, Anthony; grandmother Elizabeth Fasnacht; and mother, Margaret (nee Sipple) Fasnacht near Madison...

Martin J. Tschida

Martin J. Tschida

Apr 29, 2021

Age 88, of Cook, MN, formerly of Frogtown.  Passed away on April 29, 2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Martin II & Madeline; and brothers, John & LeRoy.  Survived by children, Martin IV (Cassie), Lynn (Tom) Gerlach & Craig; grandchildren, Tara, Tommy, Andrew, Kathleen, Marti & Jacob; great grandsons, Gage & Bruce; and brother, Edward.  Skip was a longtime employee...

Laurel H. Gulbranson

Laurel H. Gulbranson

Apr 28, 2021

Age 73, of Minneapolis; passed away April 28, 2021.  

Laurel was born March 3, 1948 in Alexandria, MN to Lyle and Hazel (Gulson) Gulbranson.  

He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Nelson; parents, Lyle and Hazel; sister, Marilyn Bergman; sister and brother in-law, Connie and Bill Schultz; and nephew, Ryan Matson.  

Laurel loved hunting, cooking, old...

Richard Schmidt

Richard Schmidt

Apr 27, 2021

Richard Raymond Schmidt born May 23rd, 1948 in Otter Tail County MN died peacefully at his home on April 27th, 2021.​He spent the summers of his youth on his beloved family farm, learning to drive a tractor when he was just six years old. He always dreamed of being a farmer. He joined the Navy and was part of the...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Trast (Meenahan)

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Trast (Meenahan)

Apr 27, 2021

Age 80, of Mounds View, MN, died peacefully in the loving care of Our Lady of Peace Hospice on April 27, 2021, following a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by husband, Leonard Trast; parents, Mildred and Thomas; and sister, Barbara Aasheim.  Peggy is survived by her children, Catherine Trast of Shoreview, Darren Trast of White Bear Lake, Amy...

Donald H. Bougie

Donald H. Bougie

Apr 26, 2021

 Age 83 of Hugo, passed away April 26, 2021​Preceded in death by parents. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia; children, Donna (Donald) Peterson, Ed Loughney, Lisa (Danny) White, James (Tracey) Loughney and Kelly (Warren) Weller; grandchildren, Breanna, Cerissa, Leah, Jeramiah, Nikki, Jake, Adam, Shaun and Michael; many great-grandchildren; sister, Gerrie (Bill) Erickson; aunt, Sister Mary Nicholas Vincelli; nieces...

Karen M. Schroepfer

Karen M. Schroepfer

Apr 26, 2021

Age 59, of Blaine, passed away on April 26, 2021.​

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents, Evelyn & George; brother, Robert. 

Survived by her daughter, Meghan; brother, Kenny (Mary Jo); sister, Lenore (Richard).  

She was greatly loved by family, friends, and co-workers. Her love for her job, crafts, animals, holidays, and traveling will be greatly missed.   

Memorial service 11 AM...

Janet K. Syring

Janet K. Syring

Apr 26, 2021

Age 60 of St. Paul, passed away on April 26, 2021.​

Survived by her loving husband Jimmy; sons, Aaron (Tiffany), Chad (Nikki), Brent (Crystal), JimJim (Ashley), Jared (Vanessa); grandchildren, Clayton, Elaina, Savannah, Griffin, Gabriella, Sophia, Brody, Rylan, Olivia, Violet, James, Jet, Francesca & Phoenix; mother, Catherine Hildreth; brother, Michael (Linda) Loeffler; sisters, Betty Ann Dailey, Patty (Ken) Belko, Mary Jo...

Thomas Kelly James

Thomas Kelly James

Apr 23, 2021

Age 29, of St. Paul.​He was a talented artist and a beloved son, brother, uncle and grandson.  He is preceded in death by his beloved father and best friend, Douglas James.  He is survived by his mother, Colleen (nee Haselman); brothers, Nick and Danny (Joslin); niece, Lucy; grandmother, Audrey Haselman, and many other family and friends.  Tommy was loved dearly...

Judith Mae Ahlers

Judith Mae Ahlers

Apr 23, 2021

Judith Mae Ahlers (Finke) born February 21, 1945 found peace on April 23.  Judy was born in St. Charles, IL and resided in White Bear Lake, MN.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Ahlers; and parents, Erwin and Edna Finke.  She is survived by her sisters, Barb (Bob) Lompa and Debby (Don) Ennis; brothers, Ken (Janet) Finke...

Andrew Peter Schippel

Andrew Peter Schippel

Apr 22, 2021

Gained wings on April 22nd, 2021 at the age of 41. Preceded in death by mother, Amelia Ann Schippel (nee Envey); stepmother, Mary Teresa Schippel; grandmother, Delores Belle Ruth; and cousin, Shelly Ann Ruth. Survived by wife of 26 years, Laura Marie (nee Anderson); children, Andrew Peter III (Mariah), Spencer Reid (Kylie), Caleb Alexander, and Princess Ella Marie; father, Andrew Peter Sr.;...

George P. Edwards

George P. Edwards

Apr 18, 2021

Age 81 of Roseville, grew up in Woodstock and Pipestone, MN, passed away on April 18, 2021.   Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Gladys; step-parents, LuElla and Arnie Nissen; sister, LuJean Edwards; sister-in-law, Marguerite Harvieux; brother-in law, Jeff Scherman.  Survived by beloved wife and best friend of 48 years, Rita; loved son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Martyna; granddaughter, Eliana;...

Ray L. Wheeler

Ray L. Wheeler

Apr 16, 2021

Ray Louis Wheeler, 81, passed away peacefully in his Minnesota home on Friday, April 16th surrounded by his wife and family. Ray, born in Minneapolis, spent his formative years in the Twin Cities. Following graduation from Roosevelt High School, and under the tutelage of Andre’ Spire of the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, Ray learned the ropes of broadcast radio and the...

Marie Denise Uwizera

Marie Denise Uwizera

Apr 15, 2021

Age 55, of Oakdale, MN, passed away on April 15, 2021.​Marie Denise Uwizera was born on March 14, 1966 in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Emmanuel Burasanzwe and Immaculée Ntakavuro.​She is survived by husband, Jean de la croix Ndisebuye; children, Noella Uwase and Serge Uwayo; mother, Immaculée Ntakavuro; 12 siblings; and many, many nieces & nephews. ​Marie Denise was a hardworking and devoted,...

Larry Maroney

Larry Maroney

Apr 15, 2021

Age 80, of St. Paul.​U.S. Army Veteran.​Preceded in death by brothers, Frank and Dan.  Survived by siblings, Colleen (Jerry) Schwarzbauer, Kathleen Simmons, James (Lynette) Maroney; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Maroney; and many nieces & nephews.  Larry was an avid Twins fan and an awesome bowler.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, April 23 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414...

Nicholas Ouellette

Nicholas Ouellette

Apr 14, 2021

Age 37, of Ham Lake, passed away on April 14, 2021.​Nick's vibrancy lit up every room he entered, and his smart aleck attitude lit up every face. His devotion and loyalty filled every heart, and his sassy smack talk made every game infinitely more fun. Now, with his sudden passing, he has filled all of our eyes with tears. We mourn...

Jeremy J. Meier

Jeremy J. Meier

Apr 13, 2021

Loving Dad, Son, Friend Passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021 at the age of 39. Preceded in death by father, Gary Meier. Survived by son, Taylor Meier;  mother, Donna Hinrichs-Meier; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jeremy was an avid Outdoorsman, fishing, boating camping, and hunting. He also enjoyed playing softball, pickle ball, hockey, snow-shoeing, just about anything outdoors....

Gerald C. Clausen

Gerald C. Clausen

Apr 12, 2021

In Loving Memory 1926 – 2021​Age 94 of Lino Lakes, passed away on April 12, 2021.   Preceded in death by wife, Beverly; sister, Barb.  Survived by daughters, Suzanne (Dennis) Johnston, Patricia (Lon) Wojtowicz; son, Eric (Brenda); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.  Private graveside service at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Terrance J. Marlowe

Terrance J. Marlowe

Apr 12, 2021

Died peacefully after a long struggle with cancer. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Joyce; and siblings, Roger and Michael. 

Survived by partner, Mary Gallagher; children, Troy (Kate) and Tammy (Brian); grandchildren, Haley, JJ and Maddie; siblings, Jolene (Mike), Debra (Alan), Kathy (Mark); and many nieces and nephews. 

Visitation from 9-11 AM Tuesday, April 27 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL...

Marian R. Laska

Marian R. Laska

Apr 11, 2021

Age 100, of St. Paul and Roseville.​Marian joined the angels on April 11, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Bernard “Ben”; and daughter, Kathy Bowler.  Survived by sons, Ron (Mary), Gary (Miriam), Greg (Barb), Roger (Sara), and Kevin (Gerri); 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other family & friends.  Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd...