OBITUARIES
Barbara J. Heckel (Skoog)
Jun 1, 2025
Age 90, of Circle Pines.
Passed away on June 1, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Gerry; and mother, June Skoog.
Survived by children, Sheila, Kris, Kevin, Lisa (Mark) Brunette, Kirk; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, June 14 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Visitation from 10-11 AM Saturday. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu...
Ronald D. Herrmann
Jun 1, 2025
The Lord called Ronald home after a courageous battle with cancer and other issues, at the age of 88, on June 1, 2025.
He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Deery; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund J. and Emelia Herrmann; brothers, Robert and Edmund R. Herrmann; sisters, Dolores Muellner, Frances Herrmann, Lucille Herrmann,...
Edward Walter Achterling
May 26, 2025
Age 76, of St. Paul, passed away on May 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Dennis Coleman.
Survived by son, Chris Brown; brother, Bruce (Kim) Achterling; and sister-in-law, Alice Coleman.
Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, June 5 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.
Interment with full military...
Shirley J. Carlton
May 25, 2025
Matriarch Of Our Family
Shirley J. Carlton (née Fisher), age 94 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by husband, Everett W.; and special needs daughter, Karen, who she took care of for more than four decades, thereby setting an example of love and compassion for the entire family.
Survived...
JoAnn M. Paquette
May 24, 2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
Passed away May 24, 2025 at the age of 95.
Preceded in death by husband, Roy; son, Craig; daughter, Laurie; and granddaughter, Stephanie.
Survived by children, Lynne, Brent, Mark, and Lisa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, May 30 at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Visitation at Roselawn Chapel from 10-11 AM Friday. Interment...
Deanna Lynn Dibble West
May 22, 2025
Deanna Lynn Dibble West, of Robbinsdale, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025, at the age of 51. Fondly known as “Soup” by her family, she was born on January 12, 1974, in Rome, Italy. Incredibly kindhearted, generous, and loving, Deanna made friends (with people and dogs) everywhere she went. She devoted her life in service to others, most recently...
Paul N. Dahl
May 21, 2025
Paul Norvin Dahl went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2025 at the age of 87.
Paul was born on July 6, 1937 to Norvin and Alice Dahl in LaCrosse, WI. His parents moved to St. Paul, MN in 1943, where they raised Paul and his 12 siblings.
Paul married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Crum, on November 1, 1958....
Janice R. Graczyk
May 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness and full hearts that we share the passing of Janice Rose Graczyk, who left us peacefully in the early morning hours of May 21, 2025.
Born on February 16, 1941, in Foley, Minnesota, to David and Minnie Strzyzewski, Jan’s life was a remarkable journey marked by devotion- to family, to faith, and most enduringly, to love.
At...
James Thomas Borgestad
May 19, 2025
Age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 19, 2025.
Jim was born to Matt and Ann Borgestad, and raised on St. Paul’s Rice Street. From 1960-68, he attended St. John’s Prep and University, in Collegeville, MN, where he captained the hockey and tennis teams. Thereafter “Herr B” taught German in Montgomery, MN. A Fulbright Scholar, Jim went...
Clayton Edward Ellingson
May 18, 2025
Age 82, of Champlin, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Edward & RoseAlma (Gervais) Ellingson; and siblings, Patsy Swedlund, Janice Ellingson, Christine Ellingson & Mylan Ellingson.
Survived by children, Kenneth Ellingson & Shelley (Matt) Gibbons and their mother, Margaret Ellingson; grandchildren, Ryan Ellingson, Matthew (Nicole) Gibbons, Lindsay (Tony) Mauren, & Mitchell Gibbons (Pilar Varela); great-granddaughter, Ila...
Daniel S. Nelson
May 16, 2025
Age 47, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by mother, Claire Heinonen; grandparents, Harold & Joyce Nelson, Tom & Marian Carlyon, LeRoy & Florence Blomster, and Ernest & Alice Heinonen; and aunts, Leta Hohn and Barbara Heinonen.
Survived by parents, Steve & Debbie Nelson, and Jerry Heinonen; siblings, Michael (Ammie) Nelson, Drew (Lisa) Heinonen, Christopher...
Phyllis S. Flanagan
May 15, 2025
Age 86 of Lino Lakes, passed away on May 15, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Martin Bistram.
Survived by husband, Bill; daughter, Gina Frey; son, Dan (Shari); grandchildren, Tony Tourville, Billy (Rachel), Daniel, and Kadie; great-granddaughters, Carter Tourville and Seeley Flanagan; and sister, Janice Volk.
Visitation 11 AM – 1 PM Wednesday, May 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive....
Marlene Alice Krumrie
May 14, 2025
Marlene dedicated much of her life to supporting and guiding children, serving with compassion in the Minneapolis Public Schools as a special needs assistant and later at Hand in Hand Christian Academy as both a teacher assistant and parent mentor. Her heart for others was evident in everything she did — from the classroom to the community.
Known for her warm...
Bruce R. Hanson
May 10, 2025
Born July 28, 1931 to Harold & Florence (Foslien) Hanson of Moe Township, MN.
Bruce met Marilyn “Mim” Johnson of Melby, MN. They married in 1950 and moved to Minneapolis. They raised their 6 children on a hobby farm in Forest Lake, MN.
He worked for Berger Transfer & Storage.
He fell in love with flying and bought Surfside Seaplane Base in 1971....
Constance M. Anderson
May 9, 2025
Constance “Connie” Anderson (nee Luther), age 78 of Little Canada, MN passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025.
Connie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Sr.; her parents, Albert Jr. and Yvonne; and her sister, Kathie.
She is survived by her loving sons, Todd (Jennifer) and James Jr.; grandchildren, Logan...
Mary Jane Hawkins
May 9, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary, who bravely fought cancer and passed away on May 9th at the age of 79, surrounded by her family’s love.
Mary was born on September 22, 1945 at Fort Snelling, in Minneapolis, MN. Mary devoted her life to nurturing both people and plants. After marrying the...
Marion Battisto
May 8, 2025
Marion Battisto, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 102.
She is survived by her children, Steve (Paulette), Mary (Roger) Dufresne, Jean, Debora and David (Kimberly); grandchildren, Lisa (John), Mark, David (Allison) Zschokke, Stephanie (Gage) Hampton, and Emily (Ryan) Hauenstein; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Abram, Isabelle, Breckin, Clara, Amelia, and Julia.
She was preceded in death by her...
Gayle M. Nelson
May 6, 2025
Gayle Marilyn Nelson was the definition of a Mother, wonderful Daughter, caring Sister, loving Aunt & amazing friend. She was called home to start her new life with our Lord & Savior on May 6th, 2025 at the age of 71.
She was born to Clifford & Elsie Nelson on December 31st, 1953. Gayle attended Galtier grade school, Wilson junior high...
Ione Kordosky (née Holtznagel)
May 6, 2025
Age 90, of Woodbury, passed away on May 6, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents, Walter & Marie Holtznagel; and daughter, Susanna Hoyt.
Survived by her children, JoAnne (Gary) Lilyquist, Mary Jansa, Amy (Thomas) Schaeffer, and Steve (Anne Iten); grandchildren, Jeremy (Heather) Lilyquist, Emily (Isaiah) Huberty, Peter, Tyler, Maria, Lucy, and Anastasia; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Joann Denson and Kathy...
William D. Eggers
May 4, 2025
William "Bill" Eggers, age 67 of Landfall, passed away May 4, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Carolyn.
Survived by sons, Jonathan (Sarah) and Christopher; step-daughter, Jessica; grandsons, Logan and Lukas; granddaughter, Lily; brothers, James (Mayanne), Michael, Ronald (CindaSue), and Daniel (Carlene); sister, Deborah (Keith) Kaehler; many other relatives and friends.
Bill was born in St. Paul, MN and was the...