OBITUARIES

Janet M. Knowlan

Janet M. Knowlan

Mar 9, 2020

Age 83 of St. Paul passed away on March 9, 2020.​Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; daughter, Susan; brothers, John and Jim Rueb.  Survived by sons, Michael, Timothy (Lourdes), John (Terri); grandchildren, Kelsy (Pat) Haltvick, Allison, and Jack; great-granddaughter, Evelyn; brother, Roy (Diane) Rueb; sister, Carol Holguin.; sister-in-law, Carol Rueb; many nieces and nephews.   Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM...

Kent Theodore Nelson

Kent Theodore Nelson

Mar 9, 2020

On March 9th, Kent Nelson, a beloved father of three, received a sweet summons home after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He is fully healed and rejoicing in heaven.

Kent was born on October 31st, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Floyd and Lois (Clapsaddle) Nelson. He was a master furniture maker and that was his last...

Gerald J. Urman

Gerald J. Urman

Mar 7, 2020

Age 62, of Lake City, MN  Preceded in death by parents, Leo & Lenore. Survived by daughters, Tonya (Tommy) Thongratsamy and April (Matthew) Anderson; grandchildren, Thai, Tasia, Taliyah, Taelyn, Leighton, Ollie and Louie; siblings, Mary Bear, Janette (Tom) Wood, Tim, Steve (Sue), Daniel (Kris), Michael (Jackie), Loreli (Mike) McGrath, Karen (Joe) Salo, Todd (Jodie), David (Lacey) and Jon (Missy); also many nieces,...

Carolyn L. Hassinger

Carolyn L. Hassinger

Mar 6, 2020

Age 71, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully March 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by father, Richard Haechrel; and brothers, Loren and Michael.​Survived by husband, Richard; children, Douglas (Jodi) and Michelle (Wayne); grandchildren, Zach and Brittney; mother, Agnes Haechrel; ten siblings, other family and friends.  Originally from Springfield, MN and retired from Securian Financial.   Funeral service 11...

Kevin Phillip Almquist

Kevin Phillip Almquist

Mar 3, 2020

Age 73, of Oakdale, passed away in his sleep following a brief battle with cancer on March 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Marjorie. Survived by loving wife, Mary; children, Colleen (Shaun Truax), Claire (Mat) Benjamin, Stephanie (Peter) Woodbury; grandchildren, Lucy, Nathan, Molly, Max; and brother, Duane (Kristin). Memorial service at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B...

Robert J. Gruber

Robert J. Gruber

Mar 3, 2020

Age 57, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on March 3, 2020.​A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date (previously published service times will be rescheduled).​A complete obituary will be posted soon.

James Lee Erickson

James Lee Erickson

Mar 2, 2020

Age 60, of Circle Pines Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Sandra; and sister, Roxanne.  Survived by loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Debra; children, Matthew and Brittany (Jason); grandchildren, Hailey, Carter, Cameron and Conner; siblings, Rhonda, Kelly (Ehab); nieces, nephews and many family and friends, and his beloved dog Otis. Jim worked at Taystee/Bimbo Bakeries for over 40 years. Funeral...

Ashley Lea Ries

Ashley Lea Ries

Mar 2, 2020

Age 29, of Stillwater; passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2020.

Preceded in death by mother, Kathy; grandmother, Marlene Boyle; uncles, John Ries and David Boyle; and aunt, Colleen Beer. 

Survived by fiancé, Jake Larsen; daughter, Amelia; father, Greg; sisters, Alycia (Justin), Andrea, Amanda (Ryan); nephew, Mason; grandparents, Ed Boyle and Kathy & Howie Ries; uncle, Don Beer; aunt, Jackie (Kent) Smith;...

Joan M. Salyers (Mastel)

Joan M. Salyers (Mastel)

Mar 1, 2020

Joan, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, ending her years-long struggle with dementia. She is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ida (Iversen) Mastel; former spouses, Tom Shepard and Jim Salyers; sister-in-law, Mary Mastel; and brother-in-law, Al Hartmann. Survived by daughters, Sandra (John) Schlagel, Michele Jackson, and Wendy (Jim) Gale; grandchildren, Matt Grewe, Jen (Nick) Welker, Jordan...

Sharon L. DeCarlo (Brennan)

Sharon L. DeCarlo (Brennan)

Feb 28, 2020

Age 76, of St. Paul, passed away on February 28, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, William & Jean Brennan; siblings, Mike, Dennis & Pat; and ex-husband, Joe. Survived by children, Joseph, Diane, Tony (Camille), Kelly (Erick) Willard; grandchildren, Brianna, Miranda, Dustin, Michael, Emily, Mary; siblings, Tim (Diane) Brennan & Colleen (Dave) Slattery; and sister-in-law, Judy Brennan. Sharon was a former employee of...

Kathleen J. Johnson (Roth)

Kathleen J. Johnson (Roth)

Feb 28, 2020

Age 79, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on February 28, 2020.  Preceded in death by her parents, John & Lola Roth; and siblings, Johnny, Linda, Glenna, Robbie & Rick.  Survived by children, Colin (Kim) Johnson & Sharon (Craig) McNamara; and 5 grandchildren.  Memorial visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B on Thursday, March 5...

Lyle M. Jensen

Lyle M. Jensen

Feb 26, 2020

Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away February 26, 2020.​Preceded in death by mother, Irene; and father, Richard. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Albert (Virgie) LeBrun, Fred (Barbie) LeBrun, and Mark (Traci) LeBrun; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and cousins, Carol Lyons, Don Schultz, Jim Freeman, Joan Hasslen, and Joyce Oberdeck. Funeral service 11:00 AM Sunday, March 1 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -...

Marjorie Kight

Marjorie Kight

Feb 26, 2020

Age 95, of St. Paul, passed away February 26, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Elizabeth; brother, Jack, and sister, Mary. Survived by nephews, Guy Kight, Timothy Kight and family; niece, Marguerite (James) Clemens and family; and cousin, Mary Japel and family.​Marjorie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was a teacher as well as a librarian with...

Jimmy R. Carlson

Jimmy R. Carlson

Feb 25, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Teacher & Coach.  Age 71, of Shoreview, passed away on February 25, 2020 after a four year battle with Lymphoma cancer. Preceded in death by father, Jimmy. Survived by mother, Marian; wife, Sandy; daughter, Kristie (Trent) Danielson; and granddaughter, Payton.  Jimmy loved spending time playing softball & tennis, traveling, especially to Arizona, where he lived part of...

Joseph J. Cindrich

Joseph J. Cindrich

Feb 25, 2020

Age 83, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020.​​Preceded in death by wife, Diane; parents, John & Beatrice; and sisters, Mary Johnson & Carol Cindrich. Survived by children, Kim (Mike) Acosta, David (Missy), Sheri (Justin) Lemma; grandchildren, Amy, Paul, Michael, Matthew, Ashley, Zachary, Amber, Jessica, Allison, Kayla, Nicholas, Megan, Lacie, Lillian, Myles; great grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Isabella; and sisters,...

Thomas Lester Loechler

Thomas Lester Loechler

Feb 23, 2020

To those who knew and loved him, he was The Big Guy, which at 6'2" may have been more of a reference to his heart than his stature. Tom Loechler was a presence. Born September 10, 1940, to Lester and Agnes, the oldest of five children, Tom loved being part of a team. A three-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) at...

Julianne Belden

Julianne Belden

Feb 23, 2020

(nee Schell)   (Kemptner)​We lost Julianne very suddenly to a hard fought battle with influenza.​She is survived by her partner, Jeffrey Haider and his family, Tony (Chantel) Haider and their children, Benjamin, Audrey, and Owen; daughter, Rachel Kemptner; son, Rob (Shannon) Kemptner; grandchildren, Chelsie, Alana, Josephine, Riley, and Thomas; 4 great-grandchildren; best friend, John Belden; sisters, Linda (David) Haider and Paula Schleis;...

Helen S. Esboldt (Ferenz)

Helen S. Esboldt (Ferenz)

Feb 21, 2020

Age 90, of St. Paul.

Preceded in death by husband, Don; son, Tim; daughter-in-law, Nancy; and great-grandson, Liam.  

Survived by children, David, Susan (Terry) Fuerst, Michael (Carrie Augst), Tom (Kathie), Mary (Steve) Gutterman, Peggy (Barry Hedberg), Patrick (Kathy), and Chrissy (Leon) Peters; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.  

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, March 2 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home...

Francis "Frank" Wethern

Francis "Frank" Wethern

Feb 21, 2020

Age 97, of St. Paul.​Passed peacefully February 21, 2020 at the MN Veterans Home.  Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois; and his youngest and eldest sons, Francis and Thomas.  Survived by his 9 children, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Terri (Ray) Finn, Bern (Sherri), Philip, Clare, Marge, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy), and Lorraine; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gene....

Lorraine M. Bender

Lorraine M. Bender

Feb 21, 2020

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother​Age 100 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband of 71 years, Clarence; son, Leo.   Survived by children, Stephen (Judy), Virginia, Anne (Jim) Lethert; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kermine (Ed) Sandin; other family and friends.   Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, March 2 at MATERNITY OF MARY...