OBITUARIES
Delores Stuff
May 21, 2020
Delores Stuff, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 from complications of kidney failure. She was 82 years old. A lifelong nurse and helper of all people, Delores began her schooling to become a nun, but later found her calling in nursing. She loved caring for and helping children and the less fortunate. She began her career at...
Marlene A. Erickson
May 19, 2020
Age 80, of St. Paul, passed away May 19, 2020.
Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Margaret; and brother, Butch.
Survived by children, Deborah (Duane) Jereczek, Dana (Scott) Rehbein, David, and Dawn; grandchildren, Brandon, Lea, Daniel, Mindy, Curtis, David, Dane, and Gabrielle; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Dave) Olsen and Geri Boos; many nieces and nephews.
John T. FitzPatrick
May 17, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle Age 82, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. Survived by wife, Virginia; children, John (Teresa), Debbie (Henry), Jim (Kris), Mike (Brenda); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Ed (Rita), Kay (Jack), Colleen, Frank (Sandy); many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Edmund...
Florence I. Ziemer
May 17, 2020
Age 88, of Roseville, MN.Passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2020. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Kenneth Ziemer. Survived by children, Linda, Nancy Schultz, Susan (Jack) Blais, Jim (Mary), Joe, John (Paige), Bob (Monee); de facto son-in-law, Buck Schultz; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Campbell and Dorothy Anderson; many treasured in-laws, nieces and nephews;...
Dorisann Stewart
May 16, 2020
Went to be with her Lord on May 16, 2020. Preceded in death by beloved husband, G. Moody Stewart, Jr. Survived by children, Paul (Terri), Carrie (Tom) Gullickson, Chris (Vance) Revennaugh; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; & brother, Carl (Gladys) Ferm. Dorisann was born in Kansas City, MO. She attended Northwestern College in Mpls. where she met her husband, Moody and...
Ronald Jerry Dishneau
May 15, 2020
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and friend. Ronald Jerry Dishneau was born in Virginia, MN on January 31st, 1937 and passed away at the age of 83 on May 15th, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Lucille Dishneau.Ron grew up in Northern Minnesota where he graduated from Virginia High School. He continued his education...
Janet R. Van Patten
May 14, 2020
Age 82, of St. Paul, passed away May 14, 2020.Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert J. Van Patten. Survived by daughters, Marjorie (Al), Kathleen (Brad) Milbeck, Jean, and Amy (Huong); sons, Robert (Linda), Stephen (Lezlie), James (Mary), and John (Stacey); sisters, Sue (Jim) Hajek and Pam (Bill) Kapphahn; brother, Larry (Karen) LaBelle; and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Frederick M. Foxley
May 14, 2020
Of Shoreview, died in his home May 14, 2020 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by his parents, Pete & Fern Foxley, and brother, James Foxley. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Audrey; children, Fred Foxley Jr., Colleen Foxley, William Foxley, Susan (Ernie) Peake, and Jennifer Foxley-Michalek (Nick) Michalek; grandchildren Curtis, Christina, Joseph, Callyn, Mack, Madeleine...
Janet M. Anderson
May 14, 2020
Age 69. Longtime resident of Falcon Heights.
Born in St. Paul August 25, 1950 to Joel and Arlene Bloomfield. Graduate of Our Lady of Peace High School in 1968.
Jan worked in the insurance industry for many years at MSI and Advance Insurance.
Preceded in death by parents; husbands, Bruce Anderson (1988) and Jerry Anderson (2011); and stepmother Mary...
David H. Greuling
May 11, 2020
Loving Husband and Father Age 74 of Shoreview, passed away on May 11, 2020. David was born May 8, 1946 in Two Harbors to Dorothy (Hubbard) and John Greuling. He grew up and graduated from Two Harbors in 1964. He was a member of the Painters and Allied Trade Union. Before retiring in 2003, he lived and worked in St. Paul...
Evelyn L. Busch
May 11, 2020
Age 76, of St. Paul.
Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Vivian.
Survived by sister, Verene (George) Posavad; nephews, David (Linda), Robert (Heidi), John (Karyn), Daniel (Ashlee); and great nieces & nephews.
Evie graduated from Hamline University and had a Master’s Degree in Bacteriology. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed her sheltie dogs. She...
Kathleen Mae “Kitty” Denzer
May 10, 2020
Born February 16, 1936 in St. Paul and passed peacefully on May 10, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Mayme Chutich & Richard Subra; son, Nicholas A. Denzer; and grandchildren, Melissa McCauley & Nicholas R. Denzer. Survived by daughters, Sandra McCauley & Cheryl (Mike) Lescarbeau; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Daniel (Geri) Fisher; and many nieces, nephews, cousins &...
Bruce A. Rioux
May 10, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Bruce Rioux was called home by the Lord on May 10, 2020 at the age of 80. He was the eldest of three children born on 6/28/1939 to Lloyd & Mildred Rioux of Forest Lake Township, MN. After graduating high school, Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on active duty from 1958-1962. Upon discharge, he had a...
Robert J. Schally
May 10, 2020
Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather Age 92, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on May 10, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; son, Steve; two sisters and two brothers. Survived by children, Kathy Doyle, Bob Jr., Gary (Julie), Jim (Janelle), Joanne (Doug) Swalboski, Diane (Lisa) Erickson, and Barb (Ron) Vavrinek; daughter-in-law, Cindy; 14 grandchildren; 17...
Carl Jennrich
May 4, 2020
Age 82, passed away May 4, 2020.Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; parents, Albert and Frances; and brother, Daniel.Survived by daughters, Kim (Donald) Worley and Mary (Jay) Erickson; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Mary Kay) and George (Mary).Carl loved the outdoors, golfing, skiing, and was a good friend to many.He graduated as Valedictorian from High School, and received a...
Kenneth J. Birrenbach
May 4, 2020
Kenneth J. Birrenbach, age 83, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, died peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020 from cancer at his daughter’s house in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Ken was born on September 21, 1936 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, to John and Ruth (Viehman) Birrenbach. Ken was united in marriage with Dorothy (Schwarz) on February 28, 1956. He was an avid fisherman, gardener...
Virginia Ann Chesla
May 3, 2020
Age 92, of Minneapolis and Lino Lakes; passed peacefully on May 3rd at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, from Alzheimers. Survived by seven children, Stephen, Ginny Felice, Catherine “Kit” (Jeff Vanderbilt), Daniel (Nannette), Patrick (Carol), Michael (Judith), and Joseph; and her brother, David Malthouse (Nan). Predeceased by her husband, Joe Chesla, and sister, Catherine Witte. Survived by grandchildren Peter, Sarah, Cat, John, Emily Bader, William Vanderbilt, Andreis...
Frances M. Hansen
May 2, 2020
Passed away May 2, 2020 at 93 years of age.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Paul Foss; brothers, Jim and Richard Foss; and sister, Anna Margaret Thiem.She is survived by her daughter, Diane; son-in-law, Kim; grandsons, Brian Haselman and wife Jillian; Jonathan Haselman and wife Amber; granddaughter, Terese Taly; five beautiful great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Foss; and...
James M. Hestekind
Apr 29, 2020
Age 85, of Circle Pines. Passed away April 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Ole and Ruby Hestekind of Deer Creek, MN. Jim was a proud Vet who served more than 25 years in the Army National Guard. Jim also served his community for 10 years as a volunteer Circle Pines Fire Fighter, and was a proud member of...
Deborah Lee Patrin
Apr 28, 2020
Age 62, of Princeton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Emily.Survived by husband, Rodney; children, Derek (Jane), Jeff, Randal (Joanna), Noah, MaryAlice, Steven (Megan), and Tony; grandchildren, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Bryant, Shelby, Audrey, Kagan, Kassidy, Phoenix, Lukas, Caleb, and Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Starlette, Kage, Riot, Titan, Indigo, Aspen, Meadow, and...