OBITUARIES
Dale B. Lotzer
Feb 16, 2025
Dale Bernard Lotzer, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2025.
Dale was born on March 18, 1937 in Sisseton, SD, the oldest of 7 children. He married Virginia Niles on February 4, 1961.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; their 7 children, Randy (Ruth), Steven (Beckie), Kimberly (Tim) Tuckner, Pamela Falkowski, Ricky (Sasheen),...
Pamela K. Svoboda (née Engebretson)
Feb 16, 2025
Age 59, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by father, Paul Engebretson.
Survived by husband, LeRoy Svoboda; mother, Viola (Kjenstad) Engebretson; brother, Jeff (Meili) Engebretson; aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and Delores Rivera.
Pam was a graduate of Burnsville H.S. (Class of ‘83). While growing up in Burnsville, she enjoyed skiing and participating in 4-H. Pam was an...
Aurel LaVonne Jacobson
Feb 15, 2025
Aurel LaVonne (Littlejohn) Jacobson of Shoreview, MN, passed away February 15, 2025 with family at her side.
Aurel was born January 17, 1931 in Glasston, ND, and married Gordon Jacobson on August 17, 1952 in Grafton, ND. Aurel graduated from Grafton High School. One of her proudest accomplishments in High School was being the lead drum majorette of her marching band...
Theodore "Ted" Donald Pedersen
Feb 14, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Donald Pedersen passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2025. He was born December 22, 1952 to Don and Jo Pedersen and grew up with four siblings in Elmwood, WI. Ted loved sports. In high school, he participated and excelled in every sport offered. As a senior, he was recognized with the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. After high school Ted...
David E. Erickson
Feb 14, 2025
Age 85, of Lino Lakes.
Passed away on February 14, 2025.
Preceded in death by first wife, Marlene; parents, Donald & Freda; and brothers, Donnie, Gary, & Ricky.
Survived by wife, Joan; children, Deborah (Duane) Jereczek, Dana (Scott) Rehbein, David, Dawn, & Dallas (Jarod) Worth; 12 grandchildren; 12(?) great-grandchildren; many loved family & friends.
Celebration of Life at 11AM Thursday, February 20 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES,...
Beatrice J. Renaud
Feb 13, 2025
Beatrice Jean (Butler) Renaud was born May 14, 1927 in Chester, IA, to George Butler and Sarah Mildred (Boal) Butler. Eventually, they moved back to the family farm in Morning Sun, IA to be closer to grandparents. At this time, her only sibling, Virginia Ann, was born. Bee-bee as she was nicknamed, attended school in Morning Sun and graduated from...
Gertrude J. Lehner
Feb 11, 2025
Gertrude “Trudy” Lehner was called home February 11, 2025, at the age of 104. She was a fun-loving, feisty little woman. She loved life and her family. She loved to tell the stories of her adventures. She would smile, giggle, and sparkle when she would tell these stories.
She grew up as a farm kid in Bird Island, MN. She would tell us how...
Helen Wingblade Skon
Feb 10, 2025
Helen Gladys Wingblade was born on January 4, 1925, to Henry and Gunhild (Hagstrom) Wingblade in St. Anthony Park, Minnesota. The doctor traveled by horse and buggy through a blizzard from the East Side of St. Paul to assist with her home delivery. Helen was welcomed by her two older sisters, Evangeline and Alice. Three years later, their family grew...
Linda Liupakka
Feb 10, 2025
Linda Liupakka, age 59, died on February 10, 2025 in her home in Roseville, MN.
Linda was born on September 15, 1965 to Carol and Dale Liupakka in Duluth, MN. Carol was overjoyed to finally have a baby girl. Growing up, Linda enjoyed sports, even playing hockey on the boys' team. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko, MN. After...
Carolyn Arleen Francisco
Feb 8, 2025
Carolyn went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025 after a fourteen year fight against multiple myeloma. She died peacefully surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by loving parents, Arnold and Myra Peterson; devoted husband of nearly 60 years, William “Bill” Francisco; and caring son-in-law, Ken Smith.
Survived by brother, Keith Peterson; sister, Jaci (Ron) Klick; daughters, Diane...
James Stephen Nelson
Feb 7, 2025
James Stephen Nelson, of Roseville, passed away on Friday, February 7 at the age of 84. Born April 6, 1940 to Wallace and Elsie Nelson of York, Nebraska.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stuart; and granddaughter, Kasey Hall.
Steve will remain in the hearts of his wife of 63 years, Carolyn; children, Tad (Sue) Nelson, Theresa Linsmeyer, Tara...
Terrence A. Ethen
Feb 4, 2025
Terrence A. "Terry" Ethen, age 76, formerly of Virginia, MN, passed away February 4, 2025.
Terry was born January 14, 1949 to Maurice E. and Eva (Sand) Ethen in St Cloud, MN and grew up in St Paul, MN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice E.; brothers, Maurice D. and John; sister, LuAnne Aamodt; and niece, Jessica Jenson.
Survived by...
Juanita L. Grayden
Feb 3, 2025
Juanita Louise Grayden, age 99 of Roseville, passed away January 3, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Royal W.
Survived by son, David (Bonnie); grandchildren, Anthony (Kellie), Rachael (George) Kieffer, and Gretta (Tommy) Lindabaur; great-grandchildren, Leo and Letti.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, February 21 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada Rd, Little Canada. Visitation will...
Donna Mae Zastrow
Feb 3, 2025
Age 87, of Lino Lakes.
Preceded in death by husband, Irvin; grandson, Jason Zastrow; great-granddaughter, Gracelynn Villella; brothers, Larry (Lorraine) Dupre & Jim Dupre; sister, Eleanor (Wally) Marier; and parents, Arthur & Irene Dupre.
Survived by children, Tim (Mary), Dan (Terri), Patty (Steve) Villella; grandchildren, Kristi, Kari, Nick, Stephanie (Biren), Vinny (Marissa); great-grandchildren, Neveah, Layla, Indira, Charlotte, Arun, Verabell, Chase, Jaxon, and...
Thomas J. Tereau
Feb 2, 2025
Thomas J. "Tommy" Tereau, age 54 of New Brighton, passed away February 2, 2025
Survived by his beloved mother, Joanie (Dave) Dillworth; father, Robert Tereau, Sr.; brother, Robert (Dale) Tereau, Jr.; and sister, Kathleen (Charles) McAulay.
Tom was loved by many friends. His greatest loves were frisbee golf, and being an avid fisherman.
Per Tommy's wishes, there will be no services.
Vernon G. Phillippi
Feb 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 94.
Reunited in death with the love of his life, RoseMarie (“Babe”).
Vern was a veteran of the United States Army, serving our country overseas, and a proud member of the Midway Men's Club. After retiring from Whirlpool, Vern and Rose relocated to Mora where they relished in lake life and...
Lorraine M. Mertz
Feb 1, 2025
Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband of 67 years, Bill; and daughter, Nancy Adams.
Survived by children, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Susan O'Neil, Bob (Jennifer) Mertz, Patty (Brad) Larsen, Mary Mertz, Barb (Tim) Piersa, and Kathy Mertz; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Marian & Barbara Wolters.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM...
Gale A. Jallen
Jan 30, 2025
Age 94, of Roseville, passed away on January 30, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Joan.
Survived by children, Nancy (Todd) Koch and Paul (Mary Beth) Jallen; grandchildren, Karen Koch (Carl), Sarah (Blue) Delliquanti, Katherine Koch, Emily (Ryan) Bailey, Matthew Jallen, and Cale (Maggie) Jallen; niece-in-law, Lauren (Steve) Workman; and many other family members.
Gale grew up on a small farm in Veblen,...
Virginia R. Kuck (née Lee)
Jan 29, 2025
Age 93, of Roseville, passed away on January 29, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Fred "Fritz"; and siblings, Charlotte Moos, Fred Nelson, Phyllis Fyler & Muriel Racutt.
Survived by daughters, Kris & Judy; Dave Nellessen; and family & friends.
Virginia ("Ginna" / "Boots") was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert and Mattie Lee, the youngest of five children. She grew up in...
Richard A. Ames
Jan 26, 2025
Age 54, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Winona.
Went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by father, Richard F.; and uncles, LeRoy, Ralph, and Ronald Jr.
Survived by mother, Doris; aunts & uncles, Eileen Frischmon, Fr. Allen Courteau O.M.I., Raymond Ames (special friend Ellen Holmgren), and MaryAnn Kemmer; cousins, Brett (Kim), Scott, and Ross.
Thank you to the...
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