OBITUARIES

Nadine McNeeley

Nadine McNeeley

Dec 20, 2020

Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away December 20, 2020.​Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. McNeeley; and parents, Floyd and Hilda Mall.​Survived by children, Richard (Janet), Robert (Lani), and Ruth (Laurence) Crepeau; grandchildren, Jonathon McNeeley, Lauren and Natalie Crepeau, and Ysabelle McNeeley; great-grandson, Riley; and brother, William (Alice) Mall.​Private family service and interment.​Celebration of Life to be held at a...

Gerald S. Anderson

Gerald S. Anderson

Dec 19, 2020

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away December 19, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Clara; and sister, Shirley Parke.​Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Mark; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Spear; grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren; sisters, Carole (Gordy) Pitt and Kathy (Bob) Korte; also nieces and nephews.​Jerry was a retired physicist at 3M.​A private family service will be held, followed by interment...

Vernon L. Kampa

Vernon L. Kampa

Dec 16, 2020

Age 95, of Lino Lakes Passed away on December 16, 2020.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Ardyth; son-in-law, Mark Bue; and 1 great-grandson.  Survived by children, Diane (Jerry) Hoyt, Paul (Barb), Michael, Mary Bue, Jean, Carol (Dan) Lehmann, Vicky Evert; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and sister, Anna Mae.  Graveside Service 11:00 AM Saturday, May 15 at ST. JOSEPH...

Brian E. Hartigan

Brian E. Hartigan

Dec 15, 2020

Age 47, of Andover Brian Earl Hartigan (nee Loterbauer)—who had a smile that could light up a room and pierce your heart with joy—passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Brian was born on November 3, 1973, to Nancy Lou Harju (nee Grovenburg) and William Joseph Hartigan. Brian was the epitome of a jack-of-all-trades. Born and raised in North Minneapolis, he...

Donald W. Wetherby

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,...