OBITUARIES

James Coult

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Audrey L. Foxley

Audrey L. Foxley

Dec 3, 2020

(nee Skorich) Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Of Shoreview; died peacefully, surrounded by her children on December 3rd, at the age of 81.  Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Frederick M. Foxley, Sr; and parents, William & Irene Skorich.  Survived by her children, Fred Foxley Jr., Colleen Foxley, William Foxley, Susan (Ernie) Peake, and Jennifer Foxley-Michalek (Nick Michalek); grandchildren, Curtis...

Frank J. Wegleitner

Frank J. Wegleitner

Dec 3, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather​Age 97 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020.   Preceded in death by granddaughter, Shanna Marie Wegleitner; parents, Joseph and Lena; 1 brother; 6 sisters.   Survived by wife, Therese “Kit” (nee Thill); children, Linda (Joe) Cartier, Michael (Kathi), Teri (Burns) Rudy, Frank (Karen), Thomas (Nancy), Bernard (Laurie); 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins;...

Georgine Misukanis (Bielke)

Georgine Misukanis (Bielke)

Dec 1, 2020

Age 91, of St. Paul, passed away on December 1, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; infant son, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Daniel Morin & Jessica Murray; and brother, Gene Bealka.  Survived by children, Trish Flannigan, Mark (Jan), Lynn (Ray) Murray, John (Allison), David, Steve (Julie), Carol Luedtke, Mary Jo (Brian) Stevenson; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one on the way; siblings,...

Edith Frances Leckie

Edith Frances Leckie

Nov 30, 2020

​Life is lived in the “dash” between Birth and Death. Edith lived her dash with a pioneer spirit. 

Edith passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday night, November 30, 2020, with the light of Jesus on her face and the name of her Savior in prayer. Edith was born in Omaha, Nebraska and attended school there until she moved to St. Paul,...

Viola Mary Maehren

Viola Mary Maehren

Nov 30, 2020

Age 100, of St. Paul, formerly of Avon, MN.  Preceded in death by parents, Nicholas & Elizabeth (Achman) Maehren; sister, Eleanor (Leonard) Zipp; brother, Norbert (Noella) Maehren; and niece, Jeanette Kern.  Survived by cousins, nieces, nephew and grand nieces & nephews.  Viola was a Class of 1940 graduate of Mechanic Arts H.S. (St. Paul). She was a very independent & active woman her...

Daniel T. "Beaver" Peterson

Daniel T. "Beaver" Peterson

Nov 29, 2020

Age 73, of St. Paul, passed away November 29, 2020.

Survived by wife, Carol; sister, Lori (Bill) Pearson; stepson, Grant (Jan) Johnson; granddaughter, Olivia; and many great friends.

Daniel was a long-time resident of the West 7th Street neighborhood of St. Paul.

1965 graduate of Monroe High School and a union carpenter with 3M.

Daniel loved life, and he loved...