OBITUARIES
Patrice Elizabeth Nimchuk
Nov 16, 2019
Born July 19, 1962 in Quantico, VA to William and Shirley Arnold. Patrice completed her long journey with cancer on November 16, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL. Preceded in death by her mother and grandparents. Survived by loving husband, Jim; her father; daughter, Nicole Dailey; step-daughters, Alexandra Nimchuk and Samantha Schmoyer (Cody); sweet future granddaughter; brother, Arthur Arnold; and nephews, Austin...
Dorothy E. Peterson
Nov 13, 2019
Age 99 (2 months shy of 100)Was born in North Branch on January 22, 1920, to Charles and Alma Gustafson, died November 13, 2019. Valedictorian of her high school class and commencement speaker, she married Lawrence Peterson in 1941, forgoing a college scholarship. With an advanced degree in compassion and kindness, she practiced her faith by reaching out to people...
Karen L. Carlton
Nov 13, 2019
Angel In Our FamilyAge 57, passed away November 13, 2019Preceded in death by father, Everett W.Survived by loving mother, Shirley; siblings, Everett J., Linda (Paul) Wenzel, Robert (Penny), Sandra (Brian) Lattu, Diane (Mark) DeLaForest, and Gregg (Dana); 18 nieces & nephews, and 28 great nieces & nephews.Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 20 at THE CHURCH OF THE...
Philip J. Reilly
Nov 13, 2019
Age 89, of Falcon Heights. Loving Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019 with family at his side.Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Sr. and Margaret Reilly; son, Tim Reilly; siblings, Thomas Jr., James and Margaret.Dearly missed by loving wife of 62 years, Joyce; daughters, Cindy (John) Ridge, Cory (Bernie) Graham, Chris (Lee) Simonson, and Linda (John)...
Chester J. Swanson, Jr.
Nov 13, 2019
Age 83, of St. Paul.
Surrounded by family & friends on November 13, 2019.
Preceded in death by parents, Chester Sr. & Caroline.
Survived by wife of 64 years, Janet “Mickey”; children, Steve (Cheryl), Lori, Lisa; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Jean (Larry) Bousquet, and Carl; beloved pet, Lulu; many other family and friends.
Retired from 3M after 40...
Maryann Dufour
Nov 11, 2019
Maryann Patricia Dufour was born in 1927 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Menomonie, WI. Maryann received a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Stout in 1949. Maryann taught Home Economics in Escanaba, Michigan where she met her husband, Bill. They married in Escanaba and went on to have three lovely children-Pat, Kathy and Jane.Maryann...
Rogene Ann Beckman
Nov 11, 2019
(nee Omvig)Age 85 of St. PaulPreceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Carrie; son, Paul Jr; granddaughter, Coral; and sister, Ryna Olson. Survived by children, Roslyn (Jay) Gunderson, Bernie (Vickie) Schauer, Colene Schauer, Denise (Roger) Golder; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lola Roodell, Betty Lewellen, Karen Geiken, Julie Lessard; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service at 11 AM Saturday, November 23...
Roman N. Theis
Nov 10, 2019
Age 98, of St. Paul, passed peacefully on November 10, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; daughter, Judy; granddaughter, Sharon; parents, William & Theresa; siblings, Stephen, Veronica, Monica, Edwin, Alphonse, Alfred & Joseph. Survived by children, Richard (Connie), Stanley (Mary Jo), Mary Jo (Michael), Lu Ann (Wayne), 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Nistler & Rafina (Sylvester) Jagieliski; and...
Jacqueline Montour
Nov 10, 2019
Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away November 10, 2019.
Survived by loving husband and caregiver of 67 years, George; children, George, Jr., Rick (Barb), Mary (Tom) Quickstad, Barb (Peter) Petrulo, Jeannine (Dan) Datko, and Michele (Jim) Westphal; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Pat Gese, Arnold Beyer, and Nancy (Don) Mace; many nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Mass of Christian...
Forrest G. Klingaman
Nov 9, 2019
Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019. Preceded in death by wives, Mary Beth and Marjorie. Survived by children, Mary Anne (John) Thoresen, Jill (Terry) Cook, Ann McRae (Mike Wortman), Linda Byrne, Patrick (Kathy); sister, Thelma Hobbs; special friend, Bev Brodtmann and her family; many other family and friends. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, November 15 at...
Wyman Lowell Ketterling
Nov 7, 2019
Age 85, formerly of Roseville, MN and Salinas, CA. Wyman Lowell Ketterling was born December 14, 1933 to Edward & Gertrude (Lynde) Ketterling in Faulkton, SD. He was the youngest of 5 siblings; Robert, Iola, Darold & Ronald. Always curious about technology, he went into the Army after graduation from Faulkton H.S. and during the Korean War, taught soldiers electronics and...
Debora K. Thomas
Nov 7, 2019
Age 64 of Minneapolis, went to be with Jesus on November 7, 2019. Debbie Thomas, a straight-laced daughter of an Iron Range miner, made an unlikely choice when 43 years ago, she married a free-wheeling, born-again hippie from Detroit. Debbie believed God’s promise that her sins were forgiven because of the death and resurrection of her Lord Jesus Christ, and she...
Gregory J. Saiko
Nov 4, 2019
Gregory J. Saiko, a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the age of 84.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Vern; and brother, Ron.
Survived by wife of 66 years, Joan; sons, Steve (Lynn), Dave (Sue), and Jim; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Gerri Nash; brothers, Whitey (Joanne), Larry...
Ignatius J. Theisen
Nov 4, 2019
Longtime Owner of Lendway’s Lounge
Passed Peacefully November 4, 2019
Age 81, of White Bear Lake
Preceded in death by eight siblings. Survived by wife of 60 years, Sharon (nee Lavell); children, Don (Gail), David (Colleen), Cathy (Dan), and Dan (Gina); grandchildren, Hannah (Rico), Lilia, Brett (Cassie), Kelsey, Connor, Amber, Blake, William, and Kennedy; one expected great-grandchild; and siblings, Vernon (Irma),...
Gordon L. Sutherland
Nov 3, 2019
Age 93, Gordy passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday November 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; and parents, Clarence and Margaret. Survived by sons, Philip (Jean) and Paul, also two nieces and a nephew. Gordy was drafted into the Army in 1945, and after two years transferred to the USAF from which he retired in 1968...
Ruby Suzanne Bougie (Synsteby)
Nov 3, 2019
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great GrandmotherAge 80, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Stephanie Carlson. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Keith; children, Catherine (Steven) Carlson, Caroline Hooper, Allen, Andrew, Mary Helen (Michael) Amery, Naomi (Charles) Erickson, Ted (Barry Krinke); grandchildren, Bridget (Aaron), Anna (Kurt), David, Kelton, Kyle, Paul, Jarvis,...
James and Dianna Roerig
Nov 2, 2019
After a lifelong love for each other, Dianna, age 64, passed away on October 27, 2019 and Jim, age 68, passed away on November 2, 2019.
Dianna was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Celestine Halterman; sister, Gaynell Jones; and brothers, Steven and Ronald Halterman. Jim was preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel; brother, Steven; and sisters,...
Arthur “Skip” Hassel
Nov 1, 2019
Born March 31st, 1946; passed away peacefully in his home on November 1, 2019, at the age of 73.
Preceded in death by parents, brother Gus, sister June, sister-in-law Donna, father-in-law Herb and brother-in-law Don.
Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Pat, children Jeff and Laura (Brian) Plantenberg; grandchildren, Aiden Francis and Thomas Arthur; mother-in-law Mary Ann, siblings Pete,...
Jesse R. Rodriguez
Nov 1, 2019
On Friday, November 1st, 2019, Jesse Roman Rodriguez passed away from natural causes.
Jesse was born on May 24th, 1973 in St. Paul, MN. He received his MSCE from KRS Computer and Business School along with an Associates degree from Century College. He enjoyed a successful career for many years in Network Engineering.
Jesse was a loyal person who would...
Irene A. Ling (Duren)
Oct 30, 2019
Passed away on October 30, 2019.
Irene was born on April 21, 1923 to Nora and William Duren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Howard; infant son; daughter, Ginger; and her 7 siblings.
She is survived by her children and their families: sons, John (Mary Kay), Greg (Diane); daughters, Barb (Ron) Carloss, Linda (Dean) Hedlof;...