OBITUARIES
Darlene Catherine Luger
Apr 14, 2025
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother
(nee Pelzer)
Age 90, of St. Paul & Vadnais Heights; passed away on April 14, 2025.
Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Tommy; and brothers, Sonny and Bud Pelzer.
Survived by her children, Jim, Mike (Sandy), Bob (Jacqui), Lisa (Bob), and Dan; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Jay Pelzer; sister, Patty Evgen; and many...
Todd A. Gimble
Apr 11, 2025
Loving Husband, Father, and Brother
Todd found peace in Jesus' arms on April 11th, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Gloria.
Todd is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Thor and Greta; sisters, Amber Gimble and Joy (David) Zesiger; half-sister, Stephanie Dillon; and many other relatives and close friends.
He was the owner of Gold'n Treasures on St. Paul's...
Charles S. May, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Age 80 of North Branch, passed away on April 11, 2025.
Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Jayne; daughter, Sam (Luke) Schmidt; sister, Barbara Levine.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, May 2 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive. Visitation from 10-11 AM.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Marian E. Wolters
Apr 10, 2025
Marian E. Wolters, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at the age of 88.
Preceded in death by sister, Lorraine (Bill) Mertz; niece, Nancy Adams; and nephew-in-law, Richard O’Neil.
Survived by sister, Barbara; nieces and nephews, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Susan O’Neil, Bob (Jennifer) Mertz, Patty (Brad) Larsen, Mary Mertz, Barb (Tim) Piersa, and Kathy Mertz; 8 great-nieces and...
Lawrence A. Dittel
Apr 9, 2025
Lawrence A. Dittel, age 92, peacefully passed away on April 9th, 2025.
Larry proudly served his country (Purple Heart recipient from the Korean War) and community (Ramsey County Sheriff and Parkside Firefighter).
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Steve (Carol) Dittel, Cindy (Carl) Anderson, and Mike (Christine) Dittel; grandchildren, Vanessa Anderson, Alysha Olson, Leah Flaherty, Heather Michels, Madeline, Carson, and...
Becky L. Mosby
Apr 6, 2025
Age 78 of Roseville, formerly of SE Mpls, passed away on April 6, 2025.
Survived by husband, Skip; daughter, Kimberly (Scott) Andersen; son, Kenneth (Toni); grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew Flatz, Olivia and Josephine Mosby; sister, Judy (Tom) Geske; lifelong friend, Renee Olson.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, April 25 at University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 - 13th Ave SE, Mpls. Visitation...
Maureen Theresa Ryan
Apr 6, 2025
Maureen T. Ryan, age 85, of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherwood Ryan; parents, Dallas and Katherine Lynch; and long-time friend, Clarence Regnier.
Maureen is survived by her cousin, Carole Killian; and Carole's three sons, Pat, Scott, and Todd Killian.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, April 11 at...
Gerald "Jerry" Biedler
Apr 3, 2025
Age 86, of Alexandria, passed away on April 3, 2025.
Preceded in death by sons, Michael & David Biedler; and three siblings.
Survived by wife of 44 years, Terri; children, Bonnie Fehrman (Philip Marette), Gary Biedler, Gregg (Kristi) Biedler, and Scott (Sandy) Biedler; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.
Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, April 10 at...
Martha Kay Sieber
Mar 27, 2025
Age 64, of Lino Lakes.
Survived by husband, Lawrence; sons, Tim Sieber (Jessica Shumacher) and Ben Sieber (Alyssa); grandchildren, Mya, Taj, Harlowe; and other family and friends.
Retired attorney, half owner of Betty's Pies, and friend to everybody.
Memorial service 12 Noon Tuesday, April 15 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, 7050 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Visitation from 11 AM - 12 Noon...
Dr. Roland C. Birkebak, MD
Mar 27, 2025
Age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away on March 27, 2025.
Roland was born and raised in St. Paul. He attended Minnehaha Academy and the University of Minnesota. He was an orthopedic surgeon in St. Paul for 30 years. Prior to starting private practice, he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam war to serve as a surgeon on...
Lorraine Kathryn Veilleux
Mar 26, 2025
(née Czeczok)
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, James B. Veilleux; parents, Joseph and Susan Czeczok; and her 10 siblings.
Lorraine is survived by daughters, Renee (Gregory) Kunde, Kathy (Wayne) Skiba, and Judy (Michael) Mottl; grandchildren, Jennifer, Keith (Christy), and Ashley Kunde (Scott), Courtney (Zackery) Wakefield, and Rachael Mottl (Lukas); great-grandchildren, Alexis Hruby, Winona and Rylin...
David F. Backstrom
Mar 26, 2025
David F. Backstrom, age 74, passed away March 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Viola; and sister, Janice.
Survived by wife, Mary Beth; children, Jennifer (Jim) Stafki, Rebecca (Shawn) Stafki, Amy (Bill) Gieser, Karen (Tony) Stafki, and Brian Backstrom; 33 grandchildren; sister, Margie Thoele; many nieces and nephews.
David was a jack of all trades, and a master of...
Vicky N. Townsend
Mar 25, 2025
Age 73 of Elk River, passed away on March 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Sidney and Marian Anderson.
Survived by husband, Michael; daughter, Katerina (Jim) Sturgis; grandchildren, Ayden and Abigail; and sisters, Cheryl Anderson and Gail Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Twin Cities Public Television, Minnesota Public Radio, or Our Lady of Peace Hospice.
Celebration of Life 2-4 PM Saturday, April 26...
Angela Frances Jasinski (née Joswick)
Mar 24, 2025
Age 77, died March 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Anthony & Angeline Joswick; brother, Jerome Joswick, and grandchildren, Lauren, Jack, and Dakota Spicer.
Survived by husband of 54 years, Jim; daughters, Jill (John) LaCasse and Jenny Spicer (Jeff Henderson); grandchildren, Kailey (Tom), Austin, Dylan, Cate, Jack, and Jake; sister, Connie Michalitsch; sisters-in-law, Sue Campbell and Sandra Staub, cousins, nieces, nephews,...
Barbara Ann Gurney
Mar 24, 2025
Age 93 of Roseville, passed away on March 24, 2025.
Barbara Ann Gurney was born in Lockport, New York on May 11, 1931. She was brought into the kingdom of grace on June 7, 1931 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lockport. Barb was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Edward Brockmann and Richard S. Gurney; and brother, David Scheunemann, of...
Roger L. Krause
Mar 23, 2025
Roger L. Krause, age 72 of Roseville, passed away March 23, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Arlene; and sister, Karen Holmes.
Survived by sister, Kathy Hermanstorfer; and nephews, Brian and Jonathan (William).
A graveside prayer service for Roger will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 11 at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 N. Dale St., St. Paul, MN.
Virginia M. "Ginger" Casey
Mar 18, 2025
Age 85 of Little Canada, passed away on March 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, John; great-granddaughter, Lily Becker; parents, Wallace & AnnaMarie Drake; and brothers, Thomas Drake and Brett Behnke.
Survived by children, Kathy Casey, Karry (Marge) Casey, Krissy (Casey) Junker, Thad Casey, and Lori (Dale) Pilla; grandchildren, Becky (Chad) Lieder, Toria (Greyton) Becker, Russell (Katelyn) Lieder, Nick (Shayla) Nelson,...
Burton C. Doucette
Mar 16, 2025
Age 88 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Debrah Wenzel; son, Daniel Doucette; and great-granddaughter, Mila Hubble.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, April 26 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr. Visitation from 10-11 AM.
Complete obituary will be posted at a later date.
Thomas P. Bilder
Mar 16, 2025
Age 75, of Lino Lakes.
Passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Marie; and siblings, Jerome Jr., Joseph, and Patricia.
Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Rebecca; children, Andrew (Molly), Marie (Reid), and Tim (Danielle); grandchildren, Delaney, Callen, Silas, Emerson, Charlie, Theo, and Milo; siblings, Dorothy, Mary, John, and Rose Mary; many nieces, nephews, other...
Donald Walter Glende
Mar 16, 2025
Age 90, of Roseville, passed away on March 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by daughter, Christine Glende; and great grandson, Carson Wimmer.
Survived by wife of 67 years, Mary Jean (née Wadell); daughters, Laura (Gerry) Gargaro, Lisa (Michael) Gramer; grandchildren, Nicole (Kelly) Wimmer, Danielle (Tim) Gehrman, Ryan Gramer, Mary Gramer (Kevin Craig); great grandchildren, Josephine, Amelia, Trevor, Kelby, Isla; and nephews, Don,...
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