OBITUARIES

Fr. Patrick J. Ryan

Fr. Patrick J. Ryan

Jul 14, 2024

Father Patrick J. Ryan, age 91, of White Bear Lake died on July 14, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Edward J. & Liguoria (Quigley) Ryan; and his sister, Mary Margaret Ryan. 

Father Ryan studied at Louvain, Belgium and was ordained there in 1958. He subsequently obtained his PhD in Rome, Italy. Upon returning to Minnesota, he was pastor at the parishes...

Clarence H. Benson

Clarence H. Benson

Jul 13, 2024

Clarence H. Benson, age 97 of St. Paul, passed away July 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Clara; brother, Gerald; and nephew, Kip Benson. 

Survived by beloved wife, Yoshiko; daughter, Marie; son, Allen; sister-in-law, Phyllis Benson; brother, Ernie (Linda); many other relatives and friends.

Clarence Benson grew up in Frogtown as a member of the Blair Street Society, regularly hanging...

Kathleen A. Marier (Schwartzbauer)

Kathleen A. Marier (Schwartzbauer)

Jul 13, 2024

Katheen A. Marier (Schwartzbauer) age 80, of Roseville, passed away July 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Vincent; and parents, John and Mary Catherine Schwartzbauer.

Survived by sister, Mary Schwartzbauer; brother, Thomas Schwartzbauer; many other family members and friends.

Kathleen was a devout Catholic and a member of two parishes, Holy Childhood and St. Agnes. She was a graduate...

Richard H. Lichtscheidl

Richard H. Lichtscheidl

Jul 11, 2024

Richard H. Lichtscheidl, affectionately known as Dick to friends and family, passed away peacefully at age 92, surrounded by all 6 children on July 11, 2024. He was a man of many talents and passions, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Born January 23, 1932, Dick spent his early years...

Mark R. Terry

Mark R. Terry

Jul 8, 2024

Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and grandpa “Papi”

Mark passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his son’s residence with his son and daughter by his side.

Survived by wife, Pamela; daughter, Jennifer; son, Benjamin (Karen); grandchildren, Lucia, Rosemarie, Harrison; brothers and sisters, Albert, Steven (Ann), Suzanne (Kurt), Lisa (Ed), Paula, David; and nieces and nephews, Mariah, David (Samantha),...

Melissa Joy Peterson

Melissa Joy Peterson

Jul 7, 2024

Melissa “Missy” Joy Peterson was born on March 29, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was residing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, where she passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 7, 2024, after a very sudden decline in her health. Missy was only 45 years of age.

She is survived by her husband, Sean McKeever, and their rescue dog, Charlie;...

Albert H. Radmann, Jr.

Albert H. Radmann, Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away on July 6, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Mary. 

Survived by sons, Mark, Brian (Att), John (Deborah); grandchildren, Samantha (Eric), Melissa, Elizabeth, Alex, Mandy (Derek); 14 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nora Truelson; and brother-in-law, Mathew Murphy. 

Following a brief stint working for the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Al worked for Great Northern /...

Jerry L. Merrell

Jerry L. Merrell

Jul 3, 2024

In loving memory of Jerry Merrell, who passed away at his home on July 3rd, 2024.

Jerry was born on August 10th, 1967 in Rock Island, Illinois. Jerry grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa and graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1985. He later settled in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he began his career in quality engineering. He most recently worked at...

Joseph Michael Martin

Joseph Michael Martin

Jul 3, 2024

Joe left his family too early at 53 years of age. 

That family starts with the love of his life, Angela - his wife of 14 years - along with his daughters, Chelsey and Paige. In addition, the other children in his life that he loved and missed. He is also survived by his mother, Kathy (Bill) Sortor; brothers, David (Jean),...

Lawrence W. Carroll

Lawrence W. Carroll

Jul 2, 2024

Lawrence W. Carroll peacefully passed away with his family by his side on July 2, 2024 after a brief illness. 

Larry, as he was known by most, was born on November 6, 1942 to Thomas & Mildred (Hoffman) Carroll in Lancaster, WI and was the 11th of 13 children. Larry married Susan Reitmeier on October 31, 1970 and together they had...

Richard Steven Johnson

Richard Steven Johnson

Jul 1, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Steven Johnson, who passed away at his home on July 1, 2024. Rick was born on July 6, 1969 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Charles "Chas" and Shirley "Shirls" Johnson. 

Rick grew up in Little Canada, Minnesota and graduated from Roseville High School in 1987. He later settled in Woodbury, Minnesota before eventually moving to Alexandria,...

Peter J. Hermes

Peter J. Hermes

Jun 30, 2024

Age 87, of Frederic, WI, formerly of Roseville, passed away on June 30, 2024. 

Preceded in death by wife, Karen; granddaughter, Jenni Wrobel; and brother, Dick. 

Survived by daughters, Kathy (Rick) Tschida, Barb (Baines) Smith, Lori Hermes; grandchildren, Susan, Brian, Mike, Krista, Bre, Katelyn, Haylee, Dylan, Amanda, Edleena; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Donna Mohrland; and special friend, Karen Sund & her family. 

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Thelma Rose Reed

Thelma Rose Reed

Jun 28, 2024

Thelma Rose Reed (nèe Villneauve), of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Ernestine and Herman Villneauve; sisters, Vita and Gloria; brothers, Mike, Dale, and Frank.

Survived by children, Anthony, Mitchell (Juli), and Deanna (Jim) Deshler; grandchildren, Blake, Nathan, Collin, Michelle (Dylan), Ashley, and Francis; great-grandchildren, Alylah, Jaxson, Logan, and Thomas; and siblings, Rosemary, Linda,...

Earl M. Burgett

Earl M. Burgett

Jun 27, 2024

Age 63 of St. Paul, passed away on June 27, 2024.

Preceded in death by former wife, Angelica Ochoa.

Survived by children, Earl (Claudia) Ochoa, Melissa (Tanner) Ochoa, and Felicia Burgett; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; mother, Catherine (Jake) Jacobson; siblings, Gloria (Larry) Fisher, Alberta (Steve) Koenig, CharVal Toombs, Linda (Terry) Nadeau, and Ricky Burgett (Lynn Torregano); his companion, Spotty; and many nieces...

Joyce F. Haider

Joyce F. Haider

Jun 26, 2024

Age 91 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Edward; children, Dan (Margee), Nancy (Gary) Burger, and Paul (Linda); grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob (Kinsey), Jared, Andrew (Tara), Danielle, Molly, Angela, Jeffrey (Megan), and Nina (Joshua) Bowen; great-grandchildren, Augustine, Vera, Jarren, Julien, Raelynn, Bentley, Westley, and Finley.

Faith and family were...

Betty Lou Paulus (Spiering)

Betty Lou Paulus (Spiering)

Jun 26, 2024

Betty Lou Paulus (Spiering) of Roseville, Minnesota passed away peacefully June 26, 2024, at age 97. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hertwig and Arthur Spiering, and her husband of almost 60 years, Delos. Survived by sons, Glenn (Nancy), Gregg (Beverly) and David Sr. (Margaret); grandchildren, Melissa (Nick) Goers, Michelle (Ben) Solberg, Matt Paulus, Erin Bolz (Josh), and...

Thomas P. Connoy

Thomas P. Connoy

Jun 24, 2024

Passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2024, with his loving wife at his side. 

Survived by his wife June; children, Elizabeth (Gene), Laura (Doug) & Paul (Joleen); 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen; and brother, Philip. 

Preceded in death by parents, Francis & Helen; infant sister, Mary Frances; and brother, Richard. 

Many happy memories were made at our family cabin at...

Patricia A. Casey

Patricia A. Casey

Jun 24, 2024

Passed peacefully on June 24, 2024, at age 83, after a short battle with cancer. Pat was a longtime employee of Dayton’s and Marshall Field’s. 

Preceded in death by husband, Bob; parents, Elliott and Minnie; brothers, James and George; and sister June Kraska. 

Survived by sister, Roxanne Chenoweth; nephews and nieces, Tom, Ron, Linda, Robyn, Paige, Todd, Renee, Angela, Scott, Michelle, Jean,...

George D. Fahey III

George D. Fahey III

Jun 23, 2024

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 23, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, George & Hilma (née Furness) Fahey, Jr.

Survived by wife, Virginia (née Abel); children, Kathy (Bob) Brinkmeyer, Michael Fahey (Sandy Stolt), Jeanne (Dan) Garry, Daniel (Holly) Fahey; grandchildren, Meghan, Erin, Colleen, Chance, Cole, Mikayla, Madelyn, Dylan; and sister, Audrey McCarthy.

George was...

John "Jack" Stodola

John "Jack" Stodola

Jun 22, 2024

Jack Stodola, at the age of 76, died peacefully on June 22, 2024 in his daughter's home with her by his side, his niece standing next to him, and holding his sister's hand, while God called him back home.

A classic car enthusiast, Jack loved all things associated with cars and speed: Back to the 50’s weekend, the Daytona 500, and...

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