OBITUARIES
Donald W. Wetherby
Dec 15, 2020
WWII Navy Veteran
Donald died peacefully surrounded by family at home on December 15, 2020.
Preceded in death by wives, Lois C. Wetherby and Clare Dustin; siblings, Edward, Willard, Clyde, Catherine Kohn, and Douglas; and stepson, Robert Dustin, Jr.
Survived by children, Sharon Marx, Stephanie (Terry) Mitchell, Donald J., Catherine, and Leslie Kohler; sister-in-law, Teri Wetherby; stepchildren, Mary Clare (Mike)...
Alfred J. Matheson, Sr.
Dec 15, 2020
Age 92, of Lino Lakes. Passed away on December 15, 2020 from complications of COVID/dementia. Preceded in death by wife, Jeanette; and parents, Alfred "Red" & Carmen. Survived by sons, Jim (Joan), Greg (Pam), Joe (Margaret), Al Jr. (Becky); grandchildren, John, Jenna (Eddy), Joey, Aaron, Tim, Josh, Stacy (Aaron), Michael; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Al was a proud...
Florence Isackson
Dec 15, 2020
Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away December 15, 2020.Preceded in death by husbands, Lyle Madory and Earl Isackson; parents, Ray and Zoa Tenney; brothers, Edward, Wayne, Ralph, Philip, and Georgie; sister, Marion Mees; grandchildren, Michael Villarreal and Dawn Lee; stepchildren, Larry and Tom Isackson, and Bonnie Weatherlow.Survived by daughters, Shari Villarreal, Bonnie Howery, and Donna Lee; stepdaughter, Lynne Paine;...
Eric C. Tate
Dec 14, 2020
Eric is survived by his children, Amias and Soki Tate; his loving girlfriend, Juli Ezell and her children; mother, Michelle Tate (Frank Stephens); brother, Barry Ashford; sister, Renee Ashford; grandmother, Sweetie Gray; many other loving family and friends.Special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Peace Hospice.Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 St. Anthony Ave.,St....
Ronald J. Johnson
Dec 14, 2020
Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away December 14, 2020.Preceded in death by parents, Russell and Ethel.Survived by sister, Barb (Jerry) Eide; nephew, Brian (Erica) Eide and their children, Oliver and Charlotte; niece, Michelle (Matt) Taylor and their children, Faith, Grace, Allie, Laney, Josh, and Caleb.Ron was a retired school teacher in the St. Paul School District.Funeral service 1:00 PM...
Winifred Blohm Cummins
Dec 14, 2020
Winifred "Winnie" Cummins, 99, died peacefully due to complications from a fall on December 14, 2020, at Sunrise of Roseville Assisted Living in Roseville, Minnesota.Winifred Evelyn Blohm was born September 8, 1921 in Lake City, Minnesota to Jasper and Albertina Blohm. From an early age, she was eager to learn and attend their country school. As soon as she could read...
James Coult
Dec 13, 2020
Age 86, of Shoreview, passed away due to covid-19 on December 13th, 2020. He was born in Fairmont, MN. He was dearly loved by family and friends. Jim was known as a kind and gentle man and will be missed by many. His passions included his wife, Joannie, airplanes, downhill skiing, tennis and spending time with friends and family. There...
Orlyn Dean Olson
Dec 12, 2020
Age 82 of Roseville, formerly of Anoka, Elk River and Surprise AZ passed away on December 12, 2020. The pastor’s words on Sunday were, “He was called home at just the right time. His joy is complete... ours isn’t, but his is….”Preceded in death by infant son, Christopher and parents, Ole and Grace Olson.Survived by loving wife of almost 61...
Joanne D. Kriech
Dec 12, 2020
Age 73 of Lino Lakes, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on December 12, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; parents, Karen & Hilary Jorgerson. Survived by children, Lisa (Mark) Elms, Tom Jr, Kris (Tina); grandchildren, Tyler, Demi, Amanda, Dylan, Luke, Sophia, and Layla; brother, William Jorgerson; many friends and family who loved her.Joanne was the kindest, most...
Lucas Roy Fiskewold
Dec 11, 2020
Preceded in death by mother, Charmilla Berg.
Survived by parents, Chad & Cindy; siblings, Ameria, Cole, River, Avery; grandparents, Roy & Kathy Fiskewold, Larry & Patti Martin, Tom & Debbie Eckstein, Dale Carpenter, Azad & Rozeda Baksh; great-grandparents, Louis Andrade & Schowkatally Baksh; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
Lucas was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and...
Elenora I. "Ellie" Schmeckpeper (Gorr)
Dec 10, 2020
Beloved Mom & Grandma, Fallen Asleep in Jesus’ Arms. Age 95, formerly of West St. Paul & Arlington, MN, passed away on December 10, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Norman; children, Bonnie Lewis & Stanley; parents, Fred & Mollie Gorr; and siblings, Edward Gorr, Frieda Gorr & Donald Gorr. Survived by children, Sandra (Robert) Drufke, Dennis (Nora Tierney), Dawn (Edward)...
Ruth Sophie Krantz
Dec 9, 2020
Age 99, of St. Paul, passed away on December 9, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Henry, Sr.; brother, George Pinski; & son-in-law, Don Bush. Survived by children, Henry Jr. "Butch" (Kathy), Rose Bush, JoAnn Baerthel, Ron (LuAnn); grandchildren, Tracy, Tara, Tricia, Jimmy, Ben, Angela, Jennifer, Dallas; great grandchildren, Evan, Sophia, Kody, Kennedy, Will, Luke, Charlie, Nolan, Delilah, Owen, Kayla,...
Terri M. Ash (Stocksett)
Dec 8, 2020
Age 58, of Maplewood, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Jerry Stocksett; and her grandparents. Survived by daughter, Jessica Ash; mother, Sharon (Roland) Amey; sisters, Juli Stocksett, Lori (Chris) Harlan; brother, Jerry (Karen) Stocksett; step-mother, Karen Stocksett; 2 nephews; 4 nieces; 1 great niece; and her beloved cats, Siren “Pretty” & Jinx.In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to...
Roy J. "Bud" Van Sickle, Jr.
Dec 7, 2020
Age 77 of Andover, died December 7, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joanne (née Waage); sons, Gary (Noelle), Greg; grandchildren, Grace and Valerie; sister, Cora Thrun (Lloyd). Preceded in death by his parents, Roy Sr. and Lucille (née Bona); sister, Margaret; and infant son, John.He grew up in New Brighton and graduated from Mounds View High...
Joyce E. Nellis
Dec 6, 2020
Age 88 of New Brighton, passed away on December 6, 2020.
Survived by her husband, Wm. Merton Nellis; her brother, Michael (Dianne) Menne; stepchildren, Melissa Nellis of Roseville, Morrey (Carol) Nellis of Minneapolis, and Kent (Ann) Nellis of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by many DuPlessis and Menne cousins.
Joyce was a career school teacher...
Jack Colman Sanford
Dec 6, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jack on December 6, 2020 at the age of 37 years.
Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jaxon Kohl & Silver Ann; mother, Tracy Sanford (Jody); father, Jeffrey (Jami) Sanford; siblings, Cassandra (Brandon) Matich & Leah Ocampo (Pancho); nieces & nephews, Camerina, Arika, Brock,...
Erna N. Nason
Dec 6, 2020
Age 98, of Circle Pines. Passed away on December 6, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Merlyn; and son-in-law, Ron Ley. Survived by children, Penny Ley, Gary (Gayle) Nason, Nora (Swede) Hemquist; grandchildren, Shannon Koalska, Dean (Danelle) Koalska, Shane (Nina) Nason, Nikki (Dave) Tschida, Aaron (Andrea) Hemquist, Chad (Heather) Hemquist; 12 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; other family and dear friends. Celebration of...
Jan M. Filipek
Dec 5, 2020
Of Roseville (proud Winter Texan). Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020 at the age of 81. Born February 17, 1939. She was raised in Lonsdale, MN. Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Dutch and Mayme Janousek. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 61 years, Jerry; her children, Cindy (Tom Johnson) of St. Paul, Mike (Tami) of...
Alma H. Fast
Dec 4, 2020
(nee Hoveland) Wonderful Mother & Grandmother Age 98, of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by former husband, Tony. Survived by children, Tony Jr. (Jean), Tom (Sue), Theresa (Roger) Bacon, Tammy, and Trudy; and grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Private services and interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Virginia L. "Tootie" Swanson
Dec 3, 2020
Age 75 of St. Paul Virginia was reunited with the love of her life, Dennis, on December 3, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Majel Marcellus, brother, Jerome Marcellus. Survived by beautiful daughter, Kim (Tom) Jennrich; cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, and Luke Jennrich; brother, Robert Marcellus; sister, Deanna (Doc) Brace; nieces, nephews and friends. No...