OBITUARIES
Florence M. Syring
Jun 16, 2020
Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; daughter, Nancy Laska. She will be dearly missed by sons, Terry, Gerry (June Heimer-Syring); grandchildren, Christina (Steve), Rhett, Michelle, April, Jeremy (Lindsay), Jenny, Dan, Ashley (William “Crews”), Josh; 12 great-grandchildren; niece, Ev Latham; many other loving relatives and friends. “Florence enjoyed baking, sewing,...
Nicholas William Kitzhaber
Jun 16, 2020
Nicholas (Nick) Kitzhaber, Arden Hills, MN passed away at home peacefully, with his family and rescue dogs by his side after a two-year courageous battle with cancer.
Nick was born July 7, 1960 in Waukegan, IL to Bonnie (Verhagen) and Ronald Kitzhaber. His family moved to Greenwood, WI when he was 9 months old in order to farm. As...
Delores J. Peka
Jun 15, 2020
Age 85, of Maplewood / Roseville Preceded in death by husband, Norbert; and brothers, Owen & Ed Hall. Survived by sons, Richard (Delores), John, David, Daniel (Sue), Michael (Karen); 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Cathy (Bill) Holroyd; and sister-in-law, Ann Hall. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Services private.
Debra Thalin
Jun 13, 2020
Debra "Deb" L. Thalin (nee Maas) Age 64, of Hugo, passed away after a short battle with cancer on June 13, 2020 surrounded by love. Deb was born in Minneapolis on September 9, 1955. Deb grew up in the Minneapolis area, graduating from Coon Rapids High School in 1973.A 40-year employee of Lutheran Brotherhood and Thrivent, in both the Minneapolis and Appleton,...
Jose L. Gallardo
Jun 13, 2020
José Luis Gallardo (III) was born on February 23rd, 1979 to José and Shirley Gallardo in St. Paul, MN. He passed away on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at the age of 41.
It became apparent early in life, that José was destined to excel in everything he did. While attending JJ Hill and Capitol Hill elementary schools in St. Paul,...
Donald R. Teich
Jun 13, 2020
Age 85 Summer life at Bay Lake in Deerwood, MN. He lived in Austin, TX from 1986 to 2016. Passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Bruce; parents, Florence & Arnold; and brother, Gerald. Survived by children, Deborah Teich, Brenda Teich (Mark McClellan), and Todd Teich; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Gerri) Teich; also nieces, nephews and...
Joyce M. Kray (Edson)
Jun 12, 2020
Joyce Marie Kray (Edson), 75, of Saint Paul, peacefully joined our Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020 at home. Joyce was born in St. Paul and grew up in many cities in the metro area. She attended St. Rose of Lima and St. John the Baptist schools, graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1962 and attended St. Benedict’s College...
John T. Krolak
Jun 11, 2020
John was born November 6, 1992 at St John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. His parents Tom and Mary Jo entered into raising John 27 years ago; John was the first born of three children, Sarah Jo (now 25 years old) and Laura (now 18 years old). John was the love of our life, a bundle of energy that never seemed...
Donald L. Mollner
Jun 11, 2020
Age 87, of Blaine.Preceded in death by wife, Betty; and mother, Lillian. Survived by children, Greg (Susan), Diane (Doug), Larry, and Karen (Gary); grandchildren, Andy (Sarah) and Erin; great-granddaughter, Claire; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, June 17 at THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 1250 S. Shore Dr, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. In lieu...
Joanne C. Olson
Jun 10, 2020
Age 76, of Roseville, passed away June 10, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary Salvatore; and sister, Mary Ziel. Survived by children, Mark (Kim), Cheryl (Michael) Schilz, Paul (Rhonda), Daniel (Amanda), and Christopher; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Myrtle) Salvatore and Richard (Betsy) Salvatore; sisters, Helen (Brian) Nichols and Luanne (Jack) Palmer; many nieces and nephews.A...
Marilyn M. Johnson
Jun 10, 2020
Age 88, of Roseville Nee Hughley Survived by children, Ken (Jane) Johnson, Elaine (Mike) Reber, Duane (Angie) Johnson, and Glen Johnson; sister, Donna (Bill) Burrs; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private family graveside service at Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Centennial United Methodist Church, Roseville or donor’s choice.
Raymond L. Morehouse
Jun 9, 2020
Owner of Ray’s Small Engine Age 76, of Circle Pines Survived by wife of 57 years, Gayle; daughters, Lisa (Curt) Colstrom, Tara (Tom) Fallon, and Dana (Dale) Gangl; grandchildren, Justin, Alayna, Katie (Mateo), Natalie (Mike), Missy, Ryan (Danielle), and Alyssa (Jaegar); great-grandchildren, Kasey, Pehton, Levi, Wyatt, and Oliver; faithful dog, Gabby; many other family and friends. Memorial visitation 4-6 PM Monday,...
Charles "Chris" Simon
Jun 9, 2020
Charles "Chris" Simon, age 74, of Roseville, passed away June 9, 2020.
Preceded in death by wife, Linda; parents, Charles and Clara; and brother, Michael.
Survived by daughter, April Simon-Danielson; granddaughter, Savannah; brother, Edward; sister, Susan (Jim) Widerski; stepson, Charles (Pam) Cartony and their children, Grady and Gavin; stepdaughter, Dawn Almen and her children, Ethan, Akiya, and Jackson; also nieces and nephews.
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Robert W. Gamm
Jun 9, 2020
Longtime resident of Circle Pines, and more recently Meadowood Shores of New Brighton, Bob Gamm, age 89, passed away June 9, 2020. Bob grew up in Stillwater, MN and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in Education and Science. He taught school and coached in Morgan, Chaska, and Circle Pines, where he lived for 56 years. He enjoyed camping trips...
Margaret "Meg" Atkins
Jun 9, 2020
Age 87, of Shoreview.Preceded in death by daughter, Martha Atkins-Sakry; and brother, Allen Millard. Survived by loving husband, Bill; daughters, Nettie (Paul) Doeden, Leah (Brian) Seim; son-in-law, Joe Sakry; grandchildren, Natasha, Kara, Sabrina, Tony, Hawken, Mary, Erin, Elizabeth, Spencer, and Aurora; sister, Emmy Hein; and other family and friends.Meg loved dogs, birds and horses (owning one for several years). She...
Laura Agnes Woehrle (Thienes)
Jun 8, 2020
Age 83, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; and siblings, Donna Wing, Marlene Sperl & Peter Thienes. Survived by children, John (Karen), Daniel (Lynn), Kathleen (Thomas) Goad, Michael (Sue), David (Lori), Joseph (Mary Kay), Patricia (John) Wong, Thomas (Melissa); 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson;...
Joanne J. Crosson
Jun 7, 2020
Age 86, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Crosson; daughter, Mary J., son, Thomas; and parents, George and Anna Pace. Survived by children, James (Mary), Michael (Penny), and Gennie Jewett (Jim Geurs); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild; and two sisters. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Friday, June 12 at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 261 East 8th Street,...
Margaret M. Simpson
Jun 5, 2020
Graduate of St Bernard's High School (1970).Preceded in death by parents, Robert Gibbons, Sr. and Germaine (Walker) Gibbons of St. Paul, MN. Survived by sons, Philip Simpson of Burnsville MN, Joseph Simpson (Amber) of Cottage Grove MN; grandchildren, Michael Simpson (11 yrs), Jak Simpson (7 yrs), Hazel Simpson (2 yrs); sister, Susan (Gibbons) Bennett of Maplewood MN; and brother, Robert Gibbons,...
Rodney K. Quimby
Jun 5, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle & Friend
Age 67, of Circle Pines; passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2020.
Preceded in death by parents, Don and Elsie.
Survived by wife of 33 years, Doreen; children, Frances Kelly (Brett) Schultz, Randy (Becka), and Richard (Amanda); seven grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Thompson, Dean (Renee), and Wayne; sister-in-law, Patti; and many other family and friends.
Longtime employee...
Dorothy A. Plonty
Jun 5, 2020
Age 88, of Roseville.
Born December 11, 1931 and died June 5, 2020.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Agnes Moser.
Survived by husband of 59 years, Charles R. Plonty; sister, Aggie Moser; and many cousins.
Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Agnes Church in St. Paul, graduating from St. Agnes grade school & high school where she made...