OBITUARIES
Joan L. Witzany
Mar 14, 2021
We lost our kind, loving, sweet sister & aunt.
Age 84; passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob & Aileen Witzany; and brothers, Don & Jim.
Survived by sisters, Carol (Brian) Densmore and Marcia Wilson; and many nieces & nephews.
Joan spent the last ten years at St. Anthony Park Home -...
Julia "Kay" Peterson
Mar 13, 2021
Age 79, of St. Paul. Died on Saturday, March 13, 2021 after a long, courageous, and awe-inspiring battle with dementia. Kay, born on December 23, 1941 in Faribault, MN to Kevin & Evelyn (Walsh) Balfe, was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by loving husband of 56 years, Bob; their son, Jeff (Marna) Peterson of Minneapolis,...
Thomas Michael Lonsky
Mar 13, 2021
Loving husband, father, and grandfatherOn Saturday, March 13, 2021, he passed away at the age of 78. Tom was preceded in death by parents, Stan and Liz; and siblings, Roger and Michael. He is survived by wife of 50 years, Patricia Lonsky; daughter, Christine (Ryan) Schunk; grandson Everett; brother-in-laws, Robert (Carol) and Glenn (Kathy) La Chapelle; sister-in-laws, Sandy Lonsky, Lynn Lonsky,...
Barbara M. LeGrand
Mar 13, 2021
Our beautiful Mom, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2021. Barbara was born on September 3rd, 1932 to Homer & Mildred Smythe. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Elwood (Dutch) LeGrand; son; Michael LeGrand; and siblings Issie Kelly, Betty Rogstad, Marlene Haugesag-Gardner, Sandy Smythe, and Bob Smythe. Barbara was the fourth of...
Cary Stefan McAninch
Mar 12, 2021
Age 67 of Circle Pines, passed away on March 12, 2021.Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Darleen; and brothers, Carter & Christopher.Survived by siblings, Cathi McBryde, Collin McAninch, Camie (Jason) Bloomer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Marilyn Margaret Anderson
Mar 10, 2021
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, Dear Friend & Teacher(nee Gunzel) age 70, of Maplewood, passed on to Heaven, surrounded by her family, on March 10, 2021. Born to Stuart & Margaret (Leir) Gunzel on September 1, 1950 on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. She spent most of her youth in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, graduating from Briercrest Christian Academy in 1968 before...
Karen Lee Sorensen
Mar 8, 2021
Age 54, of Roseville.Preceded in death by husband, Paul; and father, David. Survived by children, Randy & Krissy; mother, Virginia; siblings, Dave, Ray, & Barb; and many other family & friends. A compassionate, fun-loving social butterfly who couldn’t leave the house without running into someone she knew. Memorial visitation from 3-7 PM Friday, March 19 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N....
Ronald D. Collins
Mar 6, 2021
ATTN: IBEW Local #110
Age 77 of Blaine, formerly of Maplewood, passed away on March 6, 2021.
Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sandra; children, Jennifer (Joel) Thurston and Brian (Catherine) Collins; beloved grandchildren, Ben, Nate, Kate, Tyler, Carter and Hunter; and sisters, Diane Lucas and Barbara (Joe) Homich.
Ron served in the US Air Force. He loved...
James G. Quickstad
Mar 5, 2021
Age 62 - Of St. Paul, MN We are deeply saddened with the loss and passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He grew up in Frogtown and Rice Street and excelled in football, baseball, hockey, golf, softball, broomball, and boxing. He received a full college scholarship for baseball and was a Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion Boxer out of...
Mary E. Hubert
Mar 3, 2021
Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away on March 3, 20201. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survived by many loving friends and family; especially her dear friend, JoAnn. Mary was a longtime employee of 1st National Bank in St. Paul and a devoted member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She was a lifelong resident of St. Paul's East Side...
Judy B. Friesen
Mar 2, 2021
An amazing woman, Judith Friesen, 76, of Mounds View, MN entered heaven on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She faced her cancer with courage and grace. Judy was born on February 4, 1945 in St. Paul, MN to Vernon and Margaret Heckman. She was one of...
Carroll E. "Pete" Peter
Mar 1, 2021
Age 91, of Roseville, passed away on March 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his youngest daughter, Sarah. Pete was born in Elmore, MN to Herman and Emma Peter on December 30, 1929. The youngest of three children, he graduated from Elmore High School. He completed his degree in Elementary Education at the University of...
Beverly J. Beaudet
Feb 28, 2021
Beverly Jean Beaudet was born June 3, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to Elsie (Anderson) and Oscar Molin, and died February 28, 2021 at the age of 94.Married Donald Beaudet on November 2, 1946 in St. Paul.Preceded in death by husband, Donald; sisters, Marge Simon and Charlotte "Sis" Bohn; brother, Bill Molin; and granddaughter, Michelle Beaudet.Survived by children, Robert (Thian),...
Dorothy M. Palmquist
Feb 27, 2021
Passed away on February 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, John and Elizabeth; six brothers, one sister and son-in-law, Russ Bower.Survived by daughters, Marie Bower (friend Tom), Barb (Bob) Soule; grandchildren, Michele (Jace) Eggers, Rick (Tina) Bower and Jeff Soule; great-granddaughter, Alesha (Troy) Waites; great-great-grandson, Soren; grand dog, Bodie. Also surviving, brother-in-law, Gail Oie; sister-in-law, Beverly Spreigl...
Patricia M. Wolski
Feb 27, 2021
Age 90, of Columbia Heights, MinnesotaPat Wolski (known as Patricia only to those who were angry with her) died Saturday, Feb. 27, after having suffered a broken hip just days earlier.Pat was born July 14, 1930 to William (Bud) and Marie (Steirer) McCune and grew up in Chicago. She was a wonderful student as a child and a voracious reader,...
Jason Lee Ralph
Feb 26, 2021
Of St. Paul, MN; Age 47
Passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2021. At the time of Jason’s death, he was engaged in and enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, snowboarding.
Jason grew up in Shoreview and graduated from Mounds View High School in 1992. He attended The School of Communication Arts in Minneapolis and received an Associate's Degree in photography.
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Lawrence J. Mathe
Feb 26, 2021
Preceded in death by parents, Alois & Mary Mathe; wife, Beverly, and infant daughter; sisters, Genevieve Doherty & Lois Harned; brothers-in-law, Gerald Hansen & Tom Doherty; and sister-in-law, Caroline Mathe. Survived by children, Linda (Roger) Jensen, John (Jen) Mathe, Paul Mathe, and Cheryl (Bill) Marek; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Hansen; and brother, Al Mathe. A 41-yr retiree of West Publishing,...
John B. Davenport
Feb 25, 2021
Age 69, of Roseville Died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, of complications of diabetes following a battle with COVID-19. John was born June 5, 1951, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Willard and Margaret Davenport, who taught and worked, respectively, at the University of North Dakota. John graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1969,...
William Pavel
Feb 24, 2021
Age 76, of Mounds View Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 surrounded by his caregivers and friends at home. He was preceded in death by parents, August and Celestine; and brothers, James and Lawrence.He we survived by nieces and nephews, Shelley (Bill) Glisky, Joe (Dorie), Mary Cowette, & Paul (Laura). Bill was a very organized person. He was passionate about going...
Bernice "Mickey" Kaufer
Feb 24, 2021
Age 89, of Maplewood, passed peacefully on February 24, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Gordy; and grandson, Ryan. Survived by children, Jerry (Sheila), Tom (Louella), Linda (Dave) Houghton, Jim (Marni); grandchildren, Matt, Dan, Andy, Brad, Cara, Justin, Kevin, Karissa; and sister, Marge (Jerry) Konkel. Mickey was devoted to her family & faith and will be deeply missed. A private Mass of...
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