OBITUARIES

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...

William "Bill" Arnold

William "Bill" Arnold

Nov 28, 2020

Major, USMC (Retired)

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away November 28, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Lucile; wife, Shirley; daughter, Patrice Nimchuk; brother, John; and an infant sister.​Survived by son, Art; son-in-law, Jim Nimchuk; grandchildren, Austin (Katie), Jordan (Chantaal), Nicole Dailey, Alexandra Nimchuk, and Samantha (Cody) Schmoyer; great-granddaughter, Charlie; and brother, Bruce (Mary).​Life member of VFW Post...

Paul W. "Bill" Kemper

Paul W. "Bill" Kemper

Nov 27, 2020

Age 86, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice.

Paul served in the USMC from 1953-1956, and was a plumber for Local #34.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 62 years, Claudette. Paul was a loving father to Timothy (Michelle), Sharon (Thomas) Kelly, Susan (Douglas) VanBuskirk, and David. He was...

Mary Frances Sherritt

Mary Frances Sherritt

Nov 26, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Rex.

Survived by sons, Kenneth, Steven, and Bruce (Michelle); 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Avid bingo player for over 30 years.

Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Joan M. DeMars

Joan M. DeMars

Nov 24, 2020

Age 86, of St. Paul, MN. Went peacefully into God's hands 11/24/2020. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Anna (Schmidt) DeMars; brothers, William and Frank; sister, Caroline (Breidel); and baby James. Survived by sister, Jeanette (Wyatt) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.   Joan was sharp as a tack till the end and enjoyed doing the New York and Chicago Times crosswords even though she...

Dorothy J. Arndt

Dorothy J. Arndt

Nov 23, 2020

Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma.

Age 92, of Roseville; passed away on November 23, 2020.  

Preceded in death by husband, Robert; son, Terry; and brothers, Merle, Fran & Dick.  

Survived by daughters, Jan Walbridge, Lonnie Halgunseth, and Melanie (Brian) Humenansky; daughter-in-law, Shelly; grandchildren, Michelle (Mike), Gabe, Derick, Kevin (BreAnna), Matt, Brad, Rachael, & Angela; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Jesse, Alexis, Savannah, Weston, & Cleo;...

Patricia J. Jensen

Patricia J. Jensen

Nov 22, 2020

Age 78, of Bellbrook, Ohio; passed away very peacefully Sunday morning, November 22, 2020.  She was born in Eveleth, Minnesota in 1942. Graduated Eveleth High School, Eveleth Junior College, and the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in psychology. Celebrating 57 years of marriage with her husband Tony and, together, sharing a life dedicated to God’s loving and tender pillars...

Carol A. Blais (King)

Carol A. Blais (King)

Nov 22, 2020

Age 82, of Roseville, passed away on November 22, 2020. 

Preceded in death by sister, Phyllis Frauenshuh. 

Survived by husband, John; children, Jack (Sue), Lisa (Tim) Baird, and Paul; grandchildren, Adrienne, Andrew, Maddie, Katie, Rachael, Ellen, Emily, and Christine; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marjorie Schmidt.

​Carol was a beautiful person, and John knows he is the luckiest person alive to have...

Thomas F. Schraad

Thomas F. Schraad

Nov 22, 2020

Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Margaret; and brother, William.

Survived by wife, Pat; children, Barbara (Al) Hansen, Mike (Janice), Kathy (Rick) Daas, Terri (Hank) Swaggert, Mark (Kristy); 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and siblings, Mary (Virgil) Schutz, Jane Melvin & Joseph (Phyllis).

Memorials preferred to Holy Childhood Catholic Church or Philomena House.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Rosa Maria Freitas Silva

Rosa Maria Freitas Silva

Nov 21, 2020

Private Services

Lawrence M. Camapanaro

Lawrence M. Camapanaro

Nov 21, 2020

Age 88 of St. Paul, passed away on November 21, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife Mary; daughters, Terry and Geri; parents, Pasquale and Martha; brothers, Joe, Tom, George, Dan, Paul; sisters, Sarah, Louise, Josephine.   Survived by daughter, Cheryl; grandchildren, Jaime, Dennis; great-grandson, Tony; sister, Mary Jane Neely.   Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, November 27 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N....