OBITUARIES

Betty Jean Wingate

Betty Jean Wingate

Jul 22, 2025

Betty Jean (Lewallen) Wingate, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota, just two months shy of her 101st birthday.

Betty was born to William and Winnifred Lewallen on September 25, 1924, in Hannibal, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children.

Betty married LaVerne (Bud) Wingate in 1948 and they were blessed with three children, Sharon, John, and...

Sandra M. Standaert

Sandra M. Standaert

Sep 29, 2025

Sandra “Sandie” M. (Auren) Standaert, age 77 of Circle Pines, MN and recently Surprise, AZ passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025.

Sandie was born in North Dakota in 1948 to Theron and LaDonna Auren and was the oldest of 11 siblings raised in Circle Pines, MN.

Sandie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her many nieces and...

Darrell R. Knutie

Darrell R. Knutie

Aug 25, 2025

Age 67 of Arden Hills, MN, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Grace (Granose) Knutie.

Survived by siblings, Steve (Sandi) Knutie and Linda (Tim) Dahlager; nieces and nephew, Sarah Knutie, Erin (Ken) Francois, Madison Dahlager, and Miles Dahlager; as well as many relatives and friends.

Darrell grew up in the Central Hillside neighborhood of...

Beverly Ann Chalupnik (Piechowski)

Beverly Ann Chalupnik (Piechowski)

Oct 9, 2025

Age 80, of Circle Pines, passed away at home with her children by her side on October 9, 2025. 

Preceded in death by beloved husband of 54 years, Charles; parents, Vincent & Mary (Boyle) Piechowski; brothers, Dennis, Patrick (Jacqueline), Richard "Dick" (Delores), and infant brother, Vincent John.

Survived by children, Lori & Mike (Heather); grandson, Andrei; sister, Mary "Kitty" (Sam) Ocel; sister-in-law, Janice...

Eve Marie Kreiner (Seelig)

Eve Marie Kreiner (Seelig)

Oct 2, 2025

Eve Marie (Seelig) Kreiner, of Mounds View, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 2nd, 2025, at the age of 38. She is now at peace in the arms of her Lord.

As a youth and young adult she was involved in Children's Hospital Youth Advisory Council, Net Ministries, and Catholic ministries at Saint Scholastica College in Duluth, MN. Growing...

AmyJo L. Rothbauer

AmyJo L. Rothbauer

Oct 2, 2025

Age 64, of Circle Pines, MN.Peacefully passed away on October 2, 2025 after an unexpected medical emergency.AmyJo was born in St. Louis Park MN on February 9, 1961 to Johanna and Edson Weeks. She graduated from Forest Lake HS in 1979 and went on to attend Stout College. She was married to Charles Rothbauer on May 4, 1991 in Scandia,...

Michael William Crawford

Michael William Crawford

Oct 5, 2025

Age 85, of Roseville, passed away on October 5, 2025.

Preceded in death by daughter, Lori Kulick; parents, Francis & Eva; and brothers, Tom, Dennis & Ron.

Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Marcia; daughters, Lisa (Bob) Erickson, Lynn Crawford (Jack); grandchildren, Sharelle (Sam) Zupan, Austin Erickson; great grandchildren, Tyler & Ryder; siblings, Don (Sue) Crawford, David (Donna) Crawford, Diane Smith,...

Marjorie H. Sorvig

Marjorie H. Sorvig

Oct 2, 2025

Age 92 of Shoreview, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Milton; son, David; her loyal dog, Lulu.

She is survived by daughters, Polly (John) Tufte, Lonni (Terry) Dolney; grandchildren, Nicholas Tufte, Jenny (Brad) George and Austin Tufte, Tanya, Melissa and David Dolney; great grandchildren, Paisleyanne,...

Gerald W. Barte

Gerald W. Barte

Sep 24, 2025

Gerald W. "Jerry" Barte, age 71, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away September 24, 2025, from complications of Multiple Myeloma.

Preceded in death by wife, Vicki Johnson; parents, Bill and Joan Barte; and nephew, Daniel Sedgeman.

Survived by sisters, Diane Weinhold, Joyce Sedgeman (Tom), and Karen Norman (Chip); brother, Paul Barte; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Jerry was an avid golfer and...

Ann Catherine Vossberg

Ann Catherine Vossberg

Oct 7, 2025

Ann Catherine Vossberg was born on June 30, 1926; in Lake Henry, Minnesota. She passed away at the age of 99 on October 7, 2025.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; brother, Conrad Patsch; and sister, MaryLou Harris.

She is survived by her children, Stephen, Kristine (John) Lavik, Timothy, and Jean (Bill) Kolstad; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Rebeccah, Mary, Erik, Trevor,...

Eunice A. Differding

Eunice A. Differding

Oct 6, 2025

Eunice was born on August 14, 1941, in Alma City, MN to Albert and Louise (Rudolph) Roeker. She graduated from Pemberton High School and went on to Mankato Beauty School where she earned her cosmetology license.

She moved to Minneapolis in 1964 and began a new career in assembly, which would last a lifetime. The majority of her career was spent...

Helen A. Siehndel

Helen A. Siehndel

Oct 1, 2025

Helen A. Siehndel, age 93 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles; son, Craig; and daughter, Kathy.

Survived by sons, Steve, Art and Scott; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, October 10 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B. Visitation from...

Norma J. Gohl (Schade)

Norma J. Gohl (Schade)

Sep 30, 2025

Age 96, of St. Paul, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Born on December 2, 1928 in Cumberland, WI to parents, John & Emma (Erfert) Schade.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 70 years, Alvin; sister, Marge Ackerson; brothers, Virgil & Glen Schade; and nephews, Larry Ackerson & Richard Schade.

Survived by many loving nieces, nephews & friends.

The family would like to...

Esther A. Albert

Esther A. Albert

Sep 30, 2025

Age 101 of St. Paul, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Emil; sons, Michael and Edward; grandson, Wes; and several siblings.

Survived by son, Steven (Rita) Albert; daughter-in-law, Rita Albert; grandchildren, Lisa Barden, Heather Mehl, Jennifer (Josh) Lundholm, Abby Albert, Jonathan (Clara) Albert, Melissa (Jeremy) Bottolfson and Patrick Matthews; several great grandchildren; and sister, Myrtle Myers.

Services and...

Thomas F. Walters

Thomas F. Walters

Sep 29, 2025

Thomas F. Walters, age 69 of St. Paul, passed away September 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Rupert and MaryAnn Walters; brother, Jim; nephew, Sgt. James Mottaz; brothers-in-law, Dave Cole and Lee Trent; and stepson, Dewey English.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Brian (Marbelin); siblings, Terry (Marlene), Doug (Roxanne), Retired 1st Sgt. Tim (Penny), Debra (Hank) Delcastillo, Pam,...

Doris A. Schmidt

Doris A. Schmidt

Sep 27, 2025

Doris was born in Crookston, MN. She passed away surrounded by family at her side on September 27, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband Jerry; daughter Kelly Jo Imsande; father, Lester Kelly; and brother, Roger Kelly.

Survived by sons, Scott (Dana) Rehbein and Brian (Dawn) Rehbein; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; mother, Millie Kelly; sisters, Bev Filas and Joyce (Charlie) Herbst; brother, Les...

Judy A. Tonn

Judy A. Tonn

Sep 27, 2025

Age 83 of Shoreview, passed away on September 27, 2025. 

Preceded in death by husband, Ken; and brother, Jack Stodola. 

Survived by children, Mike, Michelle (Dan) Glomb, and Mark (Shannon); grandchildren, Nick (Megan), Natalie, Taylor, and Katrina; and great-grandchildren, Noah and Briella. 

Judy grew up in St Paul, MN - raised by John and Edna Stodola with her brother, Jack, and attended Monroe...

Marie J. Shefelbine

Marie J. Shefelbine

Sep 25, 2025

Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, IA and recently of Roseville, MN. Passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937 in Holt Township, MN and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, MN. 

She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many years, worked in a senior care center...

Susan E. Swenson

Susan E. Swenson

Sep 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Swenson, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who left this world on September 24, 2025,

She was born on May 23, 1956, to Benjamin and Kaye West.

Susan was a beloved wife to Jack Swenson, whom she married in 1977. Together, they raised five wonderful children: Michael (Becky), Benjamin (Jesse), Joshua (Bridget),...

Kenneth Kropelnicki

Kenneth Kropelnicki

Sep 24, 2025

Kenneth Duane Kropelnicki, 63, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2025, just two days before his 64th birthday.

Born on September 26, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Nicki and Shirley Kropelnicki, Ken grew up in a large, lively family where his seven siblings stood by one another throughout life. He lived with an unyielding spirit,...