OBITUARIES

Joanne M. Luttrell

Joanne M. Luttrell

Nov 19, 2024

Joanne M. Luttrell, age 88 of Roseville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Vyan "Pete"; parents, Raymond and Laura Beck; siblings, "Dolly" Pietsch, Harold Beck and William Beck; and son-in-law, Scott Bradley.

Survived by children, Vicki (Kevin) Strandberg, Sue Bradley, Nancy (Steve) Schugel, Laurie (Tom) Larson, and Peter Luttrell; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Betty Elaine Connors

Betty Elaine Connors

Nov 17, 2024

Betty Elaine Connors, born Betty Olson on January 28, 1932 in Amery, Wisconsin, peacefully died in her Edina home on November 17, 2024.

Betty was a wife of Eugene; mother of Mike, Martha (Andy) Roth, Karen, and Kevin (Megan Day); grandmother of Ailsa, Zie, and Jesus; sister of Paul and Willard.

A former teacher, Betty was a gregarious and kind soul who...

Ruth Wilhelmina Scamfer

Ruth Wilhelmina Scamfer

Nov 17, 2024

Age 95 of Andover, MN., passed away on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, in Andover, MN. 

Ruth was preceded in death by husband, Norman; daughter, Karin Nottke; and sister, Helen Brockett. 

Survived by sons, Russell (Sally) of Bellevue, NE., James (Cynthia) of Anoka, MN; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life and interment will be held in the...

Norris G. Risty

Norris G. Risty

Nov 15, 2024

Age 86 of Little Canada, on November 15, 2024.

Survived by wife of 54 years, Esta; son, Corey (Jennifer); grandchildren, Danielle & Ethan.

No services will be held.

Vincent Paul Grundman

Vincent Paul Grundman

Nov 14, 2024

Age 72, of Maplewood, Minnesota. Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Vince passed away surrounded by loving family members on November 14, 2024, from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. Vince was the oldest of six children born into a happy family. Always fit, Vince spent much of his life cycling—whether it was to and from work or...

Yvonne G. Neujahr

Yvonne G. Neujahr

Nov 13, 2024

Yvonne (Gosselin) Neujahr, age 87 of Roseville, went to Heaven on November 13, 2024 surrounded by her family, after losing her long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Yvonne was born and raised in NE Minneapolis, graduated from Edison HS and Hennepin Tech College with a degree in Commercial Art. 

She is survived by husband, Ron; son, Dan (Cam); daughter, Dawn (Tom) Labiosa; grandchildren,...

Lois Mae Davenport

Lois Mae Davenport

Nov 12, 2024

Age 82 of Shoreview, went to Jesus after complications from Alzheimer's, on November 12, 2024.

Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Larry; daughter, Sheila (Randy) Nutt; brother, David (Claudia) Rust; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, November 22 at Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave N., Shoreview with visitation from 10-11 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorials...

Thomas W. Poeschl, Sr.

Thomas W. Poeschl, Sr.

Nov 11, 2024

Age 96, of St. Paul.

Passed away November 11, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother. 

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy with whom he shared his love of sports; sons, Tom Jr. and John; brother, Michael; and sister, Frances Wallraff. 

Survived by daughter, Lisa (Bob) Welter; daughters-in-law, Grace Meininger & Andrea Poeschl; grandchildren, Jacob, Nick, Hanna, Wade, Ryan, Lan & Samantha;...

Darlene Mary Barnick

Darlene Mary Barnick

Nov 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Darlene M. Barnick

Darlene M. Barnick passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene was born in St. Paul, MN, where she spent many cherished years with her family and friends. She was fortunate to follow one of her dreams and moved to live on a lake with her beloved husband, Fred,...

Thomas Michael Zaccardi, Sr.

Thomas Michael Zaccardi, Sr.

Nov 10, 2024

Age 66 of Linwood, MN, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on November 10, 2024. 

Tom will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Cindy; children, Thresa (Sean) Grant, Nicole (Chad) Gunderson, and Thomas Jr. (Christi); grandchildren, Kaidence, Auston, Justus, Jake, Addyson, Justin, and Asher; brother, Dick (Gerri) Zaccardi; sisters, Sue...

Rose Mary Sperl (née Keran)

Rose Mary Sperl (née Keran)

Nov 9, 2024

Age 92, of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Thomas J. Sperl, her parents, Hildegard and Francis Keran, brother, Richard Keran, and sister, Kathleen Schirmer. 

Survived by children, Colleen (Jeff) Cheever, Michael (Kathy) Sperl; grandchildren, Sara Cheever (Lucas Kunach), Tom Cheever (Jackie Ward), Kaitlin (Brian) Royal, Nick (Tory)...

Bryan Patrick Ebert

Bryan Patrick Ebert

Nov 7, 2024

As a boy our brother, Bryan, spent countless hours exploring and playing in the woods both in Roseville and in Deerwood, Minnesota. He and his friends would construct dirt ramps to jump their bikes on and off of. Bryan learned how to build huts, hideouts, and tree forts to play Cowboys and Indians in. He used the forts to practice...

Raymond F. Vipond

Raymond F. Vipond

Nov 6, 2024

Age 85, of Roseville, passed away on November 6, 2024.

Ray was the son of Al & Louise, and is brother to Rita & Vicki. He also has many dear cousins, extended family & friends.

Ray worked for the Hilton Hotel, which later became the Radisson Riverfront Hotel, from 1966 - 2004. He had many fond memories of his time working there....

Hezikiah James Randall

Hezikiah James Randall

Nov 4, 2024

Age 90, of St. Paul, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 4, 2024. 

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Teresa; stepson, Charles Roberson, Jr.; parents, Hezikiah & Irene (Lewis) Randall; brothers, Alfred Randall, Clayton Randall, Louis Randall, Danny Randall, Clark Randall; sisters, Jean Dykes, Jeanette Gibson, Janie Ewell; and brother-in-law, Earl New, Jr. 

Survived by children, Lori Roberson, James...

Ann R. Specker

Ann R. Specker

Nov 3, 2024

Age 102, of St. Paul, on November 3, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; brothers, Joseph, John, and Paul Groess; sisters, Betty Gehrts and Lorraine Johnson; and son-in-law, Bernard Hnasko. 

Survived by daughters, Sharon Hnasko and Sheila Specker (Steve Smith); grandchildren, Christopher (Claudia) Hnasko and MeiLi Specker; and great-grandchildren, Dominic, Marcelino, Evita, Mariana, and Esmeralda Hnasko. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday,...

Alfred C. McAfee

Alfred C. McAfee

Nov 2, 2024

Alfred Claudius McAfee, III (aka, Al, Mac and Freddie) age 98, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024.

Preceded in death by his father, Alfred C. McAfee, Sr.; mother, Isabelle McAfee Nelson; wife, Alice McAfee; son, Mark McAfee; sister, Mary Aline Oihus; brother-in-law, William Oihus; niece, Karen Linse (her husband Michael Linse); and nephew, Richard Oihus.

Survived by daughter, Sue Elle (Mike);...

Sheila L. Espinoza

Sheila L. Espinoza

Oct 31, 2024

Sheila L. Espinoza, age 76 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on October 31, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Espinoza; parents, Betty Kibble, William Kibble and Arnold Day; and brothers, Kelly Day and Edward Adams.

She is survived by her sons, Matthew, Christopher and Dayon; siblings, Terry (Susan), Sharon (Grant), Tomie (Mark), Ali, Regina, Pamela (Tom), and...

William Joseph Schanks

William Joseph Schanks

Oct 28, 2024

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on October 28, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, William & Esther (McEvoy) Schanks, and brother, Mike Schanks.

Survived by wife, Carol; children, Theresa (Joe) Baralatei, Kat (Joe) Balsimo, William (Sharon) Schanks; grandchildren, Sarah, Christian, Noelle, Joe, Sam, Kharmia, Christopher; great grandchildren, Haylee, Lily, Vita; and many relatives & friends. 

Bill was a renowned chef, loved...

Judith A. Alderson

Judith A. Alderson

Oct 27, 2024

Judith “Judy” (Kirk) Alderson, age 83, born and raised in Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 27, 2024.

She lived an amazingly independent life, balancing her Catholic faith along with family, friends, her deep-seeded love of cooking & baking, all things Irish and a good glass of wine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Irene...

Linda Marie Cincotta

Linda Marie Cincotta

Oct 25, 2024

Born on January 11, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the age of 76, in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Her journey of life, faith, and service deeply touched those around her, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by many. 

Linda's life was characterized by an unwavering commitment to her career and community. An achiever...

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