OBITUARIES
LaVerne T. Rehbein
Jan 7, 2026
Age 90. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 7, 2025.
LaVerne was born in Centerville, MN on November 20, 1935 to parents Chauncey and Violet Barett.
She worked at Honeywell for 32 years and retired in 1992. After her retirement from Honeywell, she later went on to work at Festival Foods in Lexington for 21 years until December...
Darlene E. Phillippi
Jan 7, 2026
(née Wagenknecht)
Originally of Farmington
Age 85, of St. Paul, passed away January 7, 2026.
Preceded in death by grandson, Paul Bradish; sister, Karen Christiansen; sister-in-law, Lois McDonough; and several dear friends.
Survived by husband of 58 years, Jerry; children, Kevin (Eva) and Cheryl; grandchildren, Bobby, Jason, and Jeremy; many great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Naomi) Wagenknecht; sister-in-law, Jean (John) Liebgott; other family and friends.
Dar will...
Daniel Patrick Gibbons
Jan 6, 2026
Age 74, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Danny Pat grew up in Como Park with his seven siblings and many cousins. He joined the Army after high school, serving in Germany for many years, where he immersed himself in the German culture and language. He married and welcomed his...
Herman H. Zuettel
Jan 5, 2026
Herman “Sonny” Zuettel, age 85 of Roseville, Minnesota and Baldwin, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026.
He was a truck driver for Admiral Merchants Trucking and loved driving semi-trucks. He enjoyed listening to his favorite trucker songs while on the road on his 8-track player. He left trucking to become a vegetable farmer following in his parent’s footsteps. He...
Lois Rae Lang
Jan 5, 2026
Lois Rae Lang (née Ascheman) Age 75, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Ascheman (née Hermes); her father, John Raymond Ascheman; beloved husband, Kenneth M. Lang; and sister-in-law, Darlene Ascheman.
She is survived by her three children, Michael (Gwen) Lang,...
Helen T. Longen
Jan 3, 2026
Survived by children, Peggy Carter, JoAnn Romano, James Jr. (Sandie Albarella), and Michael (Susan); 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 42 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, James Sr.; daughter, Judy Symons; grandson, Bill Carter; and sons-in-law, Roger Carter and Dan Romano.
Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, January 13 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St., Roseville, MN 55113. Visitation from...
Judith Ann Ogden
Jan 3, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Ogden, of Maplewood, passed away on January 3, 2026.
Judy was born in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1964. She was known for her kindness, generosity, smile, and sense of humor. She worked for Family Wholesale Meat Co., as a school bus driver, waitress at Geno's, pull tab seller, and others.
Judy was preceded...
Brian Paul Kysylyczyn
Jan 2, 2026
Age 67, of Little Canada, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Marie (Tophen) Kysylyczyn; and brother, Paul.
Survived by daughters, Megan & Shannon; brothers, William (Linda), David (Bette), Scott; and nieces & nephews.
Brian was born & raised in St. Paul. He grew up in the Como area and graduated from Washington High School. Throughout...
Virginia D. Seaborg
Jan 1, 2026
Virginia Darlene Seaborg, age 90 of Oakdale, passed away at the Maplewood Good Samaritan Center on January 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her grandson, Jake McKenzie, and her brothers, Ken and Chuck Anderson.
Virginia was born in the Town of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin in 1935 to Clifton and Lillian Anderson. The family eventually moved to St....
Charles R. Nelson
Dec 31, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Nelson, age 85, of Shoreview, passed away on December 31, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Harvey & Hilda (Olson) Nelson; and sisters, Aurel Jacobson & Bonnie Lykken.
Survived by wife of 66 years, Marlys; children, Brent (Beth) Nelson & Kim (Jeff) Beecham; grandchildren, Chelsea (Dustin) Russell, Jace (Shannon) Nelson, Dane (Marlene) Beecham, Blaire Beecham; and four great grandchildren.
Chuck was...
Bonnie Ellen Pojar
Dec 31, 2025
Bonnie E. Pojar (née Lange) passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Lange.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, John "Jack"; her daughter, Janine (Sean Mullen); her sons, Jay, and Jon "Chic" (Sara); grandchildren, Lauren, Jack, and Shane; and many other family and friends.
Bonnie will be remembered for her...
Betty Lou Droel
Dec 29, 2025
Betty Lou Weiland was born March 1, 1930 in Minneapolis to Henry and Rosalyn (Rowland) Weiland. She passed away December 29, 2025 at her home in Mounds View.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; sister and brothers-in-law, Ruth (Vernon Swanson) and (Ken Kitto); brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Anita) Weiland and Richard (Verlaine) Weiland; nephew, Clayton Swanson; Roy’s son, Darrel...
Gary Donaldson
Dec 27, 2025
Loving husband, dad, grandpa, and brother
Gary L. Donaldson, 65, of Circle Pines, MN passed away December 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Moments Hospice of Golden Valley, MN.
Gary (aka Gar Bear) was born July 15, 1960 in Fargo, ND to Leo A. and Mary R. (Newton) Donaldson. Gary was raised in Fargo,...
Emil G. Kucera
Dec 27, 2025
Emil Kucera passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was 87 years old.
Emil is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Angeline ("Angie"); his cherished daughters and sons-in-law, Susan & Mike Schulz and Christine & Mark Kalla; his beloved grandchildren, Sydney & Nolan Potts and Olivia Kalla; and his...
Judith A. Lindberg (Jamiolkowski)
Dec 27, 2025
Age 75, of Princeton, formerly of Maplewood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Viola (Perzichilli) Jamiolkowski and grandson, Cameron Bartone.
Survived by husband of 50 years, Ken; children, Gina, Tammy (Jon), Ken Jr. (Amy), April (Brandon); 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister, Terri Swanson.
Judy grew up in North...
Lyle R. Hovda
Dec 27, 2025
Lyle R. Hovda passed away in the early morning hours of December 27th, 2025 peacefully in his home.
Lyle is survived by his four children, Pamela Hovda, Paula Adamson, Rick Hovda and Chris Hovda; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Originally from St. Paul, Lyle resided in Vadnais Heights, MN while raising up his children and settled later in life to...
Eldon L. Frisk
Dec 25, 2025
Eldon, age 89, of Lexington, MN passed away on December 25, 2025, following a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth (Alexanderson) Frisk, and brothers, LeRoy Frisk and Bernard Frisk.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan; children David (Julie) Frisk, Daniel (Tosha) Frisk, Kelli (Tim) Peterson, and Debbie...
Phillip L. Pommier
Dec 24, 2025
Phillip Lee "Phil" Pommier, age 76 of Roseville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1949, in Slayton, MN, to the late Lloyd and Ellen Mae (Regenberg) Pommier. He grew up on a dairy farm, graduated from Eagle Bend High School, and joined the Air Force. Phil was united in marriage to Maureen Weidell on November 4,...
Donald Leon Murphy
Dec 23, 2025
Age 91, recently of Mendota Heights and a longtime resident of Maplewood, passed away on December 23, 2025.
Don was born in St. Paul, grew up in West St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1952. He completed an apprenticeship in carpentry, belonged to Carpenter's Union 87 and worked for Tilsen Construction for much of his career....
David R. Rowe
Dec 23, 2025
Age 64, of Ham Lake, passed away on December 23, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Sally Rowe; mother, Colleen Bultus (Lenny); father, Robert Rowe; brother, Rodney Rowe (Laura); parents-in-law, Frank & Lorraine Douglas; and many other loved ones.
Survived by sons, Matt (Jenny), Jeff (Ashley), and Danny (Brittany); grandchildren, Delana, Slade, Mira, Aurora, and Gwen; sister, Pam (Keith) Axtman; nephews, Colton...
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