OBITUARIES

Antonina Plinte

Antonina Plinte

May 11, 2021

Antonina Plinte age 97, passed away on May 11, 2021.​Preceded in death by husband, Viktors; sister, Jadviga; and brothers, Janka & Ignats.  Survived by loving daughters, Regina Watt, Valentina Plinte, and Veronika Beaumont; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ​She was loved so much and will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, May 14 at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC...

Sharon Morse

Sharon Morse

May 10, 2021

Age 76, of Roseville.

​Precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went to be with our Lord on May 10, 2021.  

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Sylvia Sneen; and sister, Carol Stokes.  

Survived by husband, Tom; children, Jenni Halseth (Matt), Andrew (Andrea), Tina Dresser (Brian), and Betsy; 6 adoring grandchildren; sister, Marlys Moholt; honorary children, Sam,...

Marie B. Wolf

Marie B. Wolf

May 10, 2021

Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma.​Age 95 of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband Marvin; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.  Survived by children, Robert, David, Ronald (Dorothy), Suzanne (Russ) Weimer, Catherine (Edward) Hannah; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and siblings, Delores, Geri and Bill.  Her love, wisdom and wit will be missed...

Pauline A. Glendenning

Pauline A. Glendenning

May 8, 2021

A loving Wife, Mother and Nana​Pauline Anne Glendenning passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2021 at the age of 57, at home with her family by her side.​She was known for her kind heart and her willingness to help others. She was always such a positive person and very creative in everything she did. The simplest pleasures in life brought...

Janice L. Lindstrom

Janice L. Lindstrom

May 7, 2021

Age 75, of Forest Lake, MN, began her journey into the spirit world on May 7th, 2021. We celebrate the reunion with her dear husband, Roy;  beautiful, loving grandson, Austin Roth; sisters, Joyce and Gloria.​

Janice was born October 28th, 1945 in Ponsford, Minnesota. Her first name, Nindaanis, given to her by her grandfather, was raised on and near the...

Robert P. Winczewski

Robert P. Winczewski

May 6, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2021, at the age of 59. Survived by wife of 39 years, Corrie; son, David (Hannah); daughter, Christina (Phillip) Primeau; his grandchildren, who brought him so much joy and called him Papa, Taylor & Logan Winczewski and Kayla & Jacob Primeau; parents, Larry and Mary Ann; brother, Joseph; and sister, Ann (Matt) Armstrong.  Memorial service...

Joseph Patrick Fleischman

Joseph Patrick Fleischman

May 6, 2021

Joseph Patrick Fleischman, 87, died on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home in Roseville, Minnesota.​He was born in Oswego, New York and was the youngest of seven boys.  After serving in the U.S. Army, Joe attended Le Moyne College, and a Jesuit seminary in upstate New York. He later received his masters degree in history from Creighton University. Joe moved...

Lawrence R. Friesen

Lawrence R. Friesen

May 2, 2021

A wonderful man, Rev. Lawrence Ray Friesen, 74, of Mounds View, Minnesota entered heaven on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Larry was born on December 19th, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Leland and Margaret Friesen.  He was the third son of four boys. Growing up, Larry was very social and athletic, playing football, basketball, track, and baseball. His musical gifts included playing...

William D. Luedtke

William D. Luedtke

May 1, 2021

Age 94, of St. Paul  

Preceded in death by wife, Lois. 

Survived by children, Billy, Cindy Mooney (Bill Wrolstad), Don (Terrie), Julie (Jim) Brodtmann, and Joe (Romelle); five special grandchildren; six extra-special great-grandchildren; sister, Adelaide Zack; nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Funeral service 2 PM Friday, May 7 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N Dale St at Co Rd B....

Shirley May Thom

Shirley May Thom

Apr 30, 2021

Born July 8, 1924 and died on April 30, 2021. Shirley was also known as “Nanny” or “Nanny Shirley”.​She is preceded in death by parents, Bessie & Otto Klober; sister, Dolores; brother, Roger; beloved husband, Arthur; and son, Richard.​We lost an amazing woman. Strong, independent, loving, kind, and the matriarch of our family. These were some of the qualities that...

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...