OBITUARIES
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...
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
Dec 3, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-GrandfatherAge 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



