OBITUARIES
Linda L. Petri
Jun 29, 2025
Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Ardyce Molitor & Frank (Marie) Van Horn; brother, Steven (Lucy) Van Horn; sister, Judy Davidson; and infant twin sister, Mary Van Horn.
Survived by nieces & nephews, Nikki (Anthony) Carter, Ben (Rishelle) Davidson, Andrew (Jennifer) Van Horn, Christine Van Horn, Valerie (Ben) Michaletz; and many...
Warren M. Loveridge
Jun 28, 2025
Age 95, of St. Paul, passed away on June 28, 2025.
Preceded in death by infant daughter, Elizabeth; parents, George & Mayme; and siblings, Gerayne, George, Jr., Charleen, Darrell & Harry.
Survived by wife of 71 years, Betty; daughters, Gwendolyn (Bruce), Catherine, Kimberley (Kit), Valerie (Elroy); grandchildren, Lindsay (Josh), Ashley, Sam; and great-grandchildren, Evelyn & Levi.
Visitation 10:30 - 11:30 am Monday, July...
Patricia Reopelle
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia Reopelle, age 73, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on April 5, 1952, to Joe and Judy Oberg, Patricia lived a life defined by strength, courage, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her family. On December 12, 1970, she married the love of her...
Bruce A. Brisbois
Jun 27, 2025
Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Alphonse & Gladys (Havlish) Brisbois; and sister, Barbara Thomas.
Private interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.
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Colleen Michele Lavalle
Jun 25, 2025
Lifelong St. Paulite and Frogtowner.
Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jeanne; nephew and godson, Josh Lavalle; and brother-in-law, John Paulson.
Survived by sister, Theresa Paulson; brothers, Craig (Laura), Al (Therese), Marty (Luanne), and Brian; nieces and nephews, Monique, Anthony, Nick, Matt, Alex, Tom, Cassie, Maddy, Jeanna, and Rochelle (godchild); great-nieces-and-nephews, Faith, Mason, Isaiah, James; many friends and relatives.
Mass of...
David William Bain
Jun 23, 2025
Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, July 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Visitation 10-11 AM Friday at the church.
Virginia June Perman (Awe)
Jun 23, 2025
Age 98, Virginia "Ginny" (Awe) Perman died June 23, 2025 in Roseville, MN.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was born in Owen, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1927. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1945, and married Victor Perman in Greenwood, Wisconsin, on June 10, 1950.
Married for 61 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, daughter,...
Doris J. Ruby
Jun 22, 2025
Age 98; died on June 22, 2025.
Doris lived in Fargo, ND with her husband Kenneth from 1959 to 2012. She then moved to Shoreview, MN to be near her girls.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; her siblings; and son-in-law, Michael Gaydos.
Survived by daughters, Janis Pyle and Martha Gaydos; grandchildren, Andrew Pyle, Kathryn (Andrew) Mickelson; Kevin (Erin) Gaydos; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lucy...
Calvin E. Rolstad
Jun 21, 2025
Calvin Ernest Rolstad, 99, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2025. Born on April 18, 1926 in Granite Falls, MN to Norwegian immigrant parents. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Eileen and son Arne; his parents John Rolstad and Randi (Aspen) Rolstad; brothers Bill, Clifford, Oscar, Robert, Stanley;...
Margaret M. Enhelder
Jun 20, 2025
Margaret "Marge" Enhelder, age 87 of Little Canada, passed away June 20, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Steven.
She is survived by her daughter, Marie (John); son, Steve (Shelly); grandchildren, Janelle (Andy) Carter, Lee, Bailey (Billy Wilebski), Alan, and Devan (Calvin) O'Keefe; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Ella Stinson; brother, Richard (Laura) Smith; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, June 26 at...
Keith J. Bougie
Jun 18, 2025
Keith James Bougie, a man of unwavering faith, humor, and a deep love for his family, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born in 1936, Keith was the eldest child of Helen (Naughter) and Raymond Bougie. He grew up in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. He often reminisced about his time at St. Agnes High School,...
Charles J. Smith
Jun 17, 2025
Charles J. Smith, “Charlie”, was 90 years old when he passed away at St Anthony Park Home on June 17, 2025, where he had lived for the past year.
He is survived by his wife, Myrna, and their English Springer Spaniel dog, Ava, several relatives, and many many friends.
He was a veterinarian and a dog lover. Before Ava, he was rescued...
Carol A. Thompson
Jun 17, 2025
Carol Thompson, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Thompson; mother, Dorothy (Elmer) Heppner; and brothers, Donald Thompson and Thomas Thompson.
She is survived by her sisters, Cathe Wilson, Pam Thompson, and Paddy Lyons; and her brother, Gary Thompson.
Carol’s beloved daughter, Kate (Bob) Shanahan, and her cherished grandchildren, William (11) and...
Elvis Arlene Neslund
Jun 15, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elvis Neslund, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the devoted wife of John Neslund for 69 wonderful years. Together they built a life rich in love and centered on their family and love of God.
Born and raised on a farm in Atlas,...
Roger J. Kohler
Jun 14, 2025
Roger was born on Christmas Day in 1945 and died peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Crestview Senior Living in Blaine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aloys Kohler and Sophie (Gerten) Kohler; his siblings, Edward (Christelle) Kohler, Florence (Ray) Wanless, Allen (Janice) Kohler, Francis Kohler, and Marilyn (Ken) Roberts. He is survived by brother Ben (Lorrie Miller)...
Monica A. Muckala
Jun 14, 2025
Age 96, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025.
Monica was born on April 9, 1929, in St. Paul, to George Tschida Sr. and Mary Angela (née Kavanaugh) Tschida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Russell; three brothers, George Jr., Morgan, & Jack; sister, Miriam; daughter-in-law, Nancy; and infant granddaughter.
She is survived...
Michael J. Boespflug
Jun 12, 2025
Michael J. “Mickey” Boespflug, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away June 12, 2025, after a long, hard, and bravely fought battle with multiple illnesses.
Mickey was born September 12, 1944 in Elgin, ND to Michael and Leona Boespflug. He was the eldest of seven children and was raised in a loving family in New England, ND,...
Marlys M. Truitt
Jun 12, 2025
Marlys passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at the age of 89.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Jim; and niece, Chrissy Tschida.
She is survived by loving and devoted nieces, Connie (Rob) McKee, Jody (Greg) McElroy, and Karen (Tom) Crawford; nephew-in-law, Frank Tschida; as well as sister-in-law, Janet Truitt.
She was a proud great-aunt of Josh, Ally (Abe), Chad,...
Lydia Wanjiku Poor (Kega)
Jun 11, 2025
Age 58, of Minneapolis, passed away on June 11, 2025, after a short illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 18, at New Life Presbyterian Church, 965 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville.
To honor Lydia's legacy, in lieu of flowers, please direct memorial donations toward the continuation of her impactful charity work in Kenya.
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Lorraine M. Johnson (Ross)
Jun 8, 2025
Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 8, 2025 at New Perspectives of Columbia Heights.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald A. Johnson; parents, Lester & Violet (Tomlinson) Ross; sister, Betty Lou Burlum; and brother, Larry Ross.
Survived by children, Dixie Ross (Johnny Herman), Gust (Stephanie) Johnson, and Donna Johnson (Dave Leonard); grandchildren, Christina Johnson,...