OBITUARIES

Ida V. Neis

Ida V. Neis

Aug 11, 2019

Age 87, of St. Paul, passed away on August 11, 2019 Preceded in death by husband, Valentine. Survived by beloved daughter, Rose. Private family service and interment.

Basil A. Guggisberg

Basil A. Guggisberg

Aug 11, 2019

Former Fire Chief of Circle Pines – Age 96​

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2019. 

Preceded in death by sister, Betty Ann Litecky, and her husband, Paul. 

Survived by wife of 70 years, Betty Lou; son, Martin (Dessa); grandchildren, Jana and Heather; great-grandchildren, Victoria Ella, Daniesha, Chantel, and Ariyanna; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

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Judy Krenik

Judy Krenik

Aug 10, 2019

Age 74, of St. Paul, passed away suddenly August 10, 2019.​Survived by children, Debbie (Bob) McKay, Mike, and Kellie Jo (Joe Brown); grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer), Daniel, Bobbi Jo, Matthew, Michael, Christopher, and Cherish; great-grandchildren, Layla and Drew; many other relatives and friends.​Memorial service 2:00 PM Friday, August 16 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County...

Richard Backlund

Richard Backlund

Aug 10, 2019

"The Dale Street Lawnmower Guy"

Age 87 - Of Roseville

Preceded in death by wife, Mary. 

Survived by children, Jeanne (Kenny) Philpott, Rick (Barb), and Bruce (Cindy); grandchildren, Nick and Matt Philpott, Hans (Jordan), Emma, and Lizzy Backlund; sister, Arlene Holland; and brother, Pete (Betsy). 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, August 16 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH,...

Beth R. Swanson

Beth R. Swanson

Aug 8, 2019

On August 8, 2019, Beth went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Merton & Jessie Houck; sister, Jeanette Vigstol; brother, Dan Houck, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Houck.

She is survived by husband, Dave; daughter, Anne (Tim) Hayden; stepdaughters (bonus...

Thomas A. Lyons

Thomas A. Lyons

Aug 7, 2019

Preceded in death by his one and only love, wife Pat; parents, Thomas and Gladys; as well as siblings, Patty Ann, Kenny, Gary, Jimmy, Donna, and Dorie. Survived by son, Tom (Davy); daughter, Julie (Sterling DeLaCruz); grandsons, Alex and MacKenzie; grand-dog, Radar; brothers, Bob and Don; and sister, Kathy. Tom had many nieces and nephews, as well as many godchildren. Tom loved...

Susan J. Balgie

Susan J. Balgie

Aug 6, 2019

Faithful Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt, and Friend​Passed away suddenly on August 6, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Harriet; niece, Debbie; and nephew, Russell. Survived by siblings, Tom (Pat), Pat (Gary) Eiserman, Jude (Dennis) Peterson, Rod, and Bonnie (Marc) Gerr; nieces and nephews, Teresa, Barbara, Ray, Dan, Karen, Cynthia, Todd, Troy, Bob, Brad, Blake, Isaac, and Alyssa; many great-nieces and great-nephews;...

Vicky L. LeVasseur

Vicky L. LeVasseur

Aug 5, 2019

 In Loving Memory

Age 57 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 5, 2019, after a courageous 6-year battle with mesothelioma.

She is preceded in death by her special brother, Pat.

Survived by her son, Ken, and daughter, Abby (Matt) Walters; grandson, Kaniel; parents, Bob and Marcia Bowen; sisters, Katie, Anne and Margie, along with...

Gordon Williams

Gordon Williams

Aug 4, 2019

Beloved Dad Grandpa & Great-Grandpa​Age 97 of Roseville, passed away on August 4, 2019.   Preceded in death by wife, Dolores.   Survived by sons, Robert (Susan), Donald (Sharon), and Kenneth (Linda); grandchildren, Phil and Matthew; several great-grandchildren.   Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, August 14 at ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2048 N. Hamline Ave., Roseville.  Private interment Roselawn Cemetery. ...

Wayne W. Coleman

Wayne W. Coleman

Aug 3, 2019

Age 79, of Maplewood.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2019.​

Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Clara; and sister, Bernadine.

Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years, Sandy; children, Pat (Patty), DeAnna (Greg) Bay; Lori Sorensen (Eric Mogren); Tony (Michele Belgea) and Chad (Angie); grandchildren, Kylie (Cody), Mandi, Patrick, Jake, Nick,...

Terry Laska

Terry Laska

Aug 2, 2019

Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Maryann.​Survived by daughter, Hayley; sisters, Donna (Ken) and Cherrie; brother, Joe; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends.  Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, August 9 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B.​Memorials preferred.

Antoinette “Toni” Collins

Antoinette “Toni” Collins

Jul 28, 2019

"The Picture Lady"

Age 86, formerly of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 28, 2019.

Preceded by husband, Tom. Survived by sons, Tom, John & Jim (Erin); grandchildren, Lidi & Carter; and sister, Murrie (Bud) Donovan.

Toni was born in Chicago, moved to Minnesota & raised a family. She loved her family, art, golf, dogs,...

Steve Quinlan

Steve Quinlan

Jul 25, 2019

Beloved Husband & Father​Age 64, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, following a battle with cancer, on July 25, 2019​Preceded in death by parents, William & Lucille.  Survived by wife, Debbie (née Martin); children, Anthony "Tony" & Molly; and siblings, Tom, Pat Bahr, Jerry (Judy), & Mary Kay (Tom) Wilson.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, August 1 at THE CHURCH...

Nadine Peterson

Nadine Peterson

Jul 24, 2019

Age 100, of St. Paul.​Nadine was born in Geyser, Montana on February 2, 1919.  Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Mary Ann Proper; husband, Raymond; and siblings, Florence, James, Madeline, Raymond; half-brother, Maurice; and half-sister, Ramona. Nadine was loved and will be missed by her children, Darrell (Julie) Peterson and Marcia (Tony) Ryan; grandchildren, Mitchell and Shelby Peterson, Vince (Abby),...

Donna M. Carlson

Donna M. Carlson

Jul 24, 2019

Donna was born the first of four children, in St. Paul, MN on November 9th, 1942, to Harold and Loraine (Trierweiler) Casper. At her birth her parents were living with Donna's grandmother Mary Trierweiler. They would soon move to be with her father who was training for World War II. Donna attended grade school at St. Casimirs in St. Paul...

Greg Harned

Greg Harned

Jul 20, 2019

Age 54, of Roseville​Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Lois.  Survived by children, Kyle & Megan and their mother, Lisa; siblings, Edward (Phyllis), Margaret (John) Mensen, Mike, Mary (Noel) Bialke, Carol (Bob) Kroll; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved to travel.  Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, July 26 at ST....

Ethel E. “Sis” Eklund

Ethel E. “Sis” Eklund

Jul 20, 2019

nee Peterson​Age 96, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully July 20, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; parents, Waldo and Hazel; brother, Warren (Patti); niece, Heather Zeimet; and brother-in-law, Tom Zeimet.  Survived by sister, Janet Zeimet; nephew, Mick (Debbie) Peterson; niece, Pam Peterson; nephew, Mark (Brenda) Zeimet; cousins and other family. “Sis” was the best sister in the world, and she...

Romanus “Romie” Hagel

Romanus “Romie” Hagel

Jul 19, 2019

Age 87, of St. Paul, MN​Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 19, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Eileen; children, Mary Ellen and Baby Boy; grandchild, Christian; parents, Susanna and Henry; and siblings Clarence, Earnest, Lawrence, Viola, Cecelia, Elroy, Ethelreda, and Arline. Survived by his children, Mark (Diane), John, Bob (Samantha), Anne (Tom Martino), and Deb (Heidi Johnson-Hagel); grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan,...

Mae M. Drobinski

Mae M. Drobinski

Jul 18, 2019

Mae M. Drobinski passed away on July 18, 2019. She was born Maeferd Madeline Wettig on January 4, 1922, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to parents Hanna Ovidie Stoveren and Robert R. Wettig.​Mae married George A. Drobinski in 1946. To this union were born three children: a son who died in infancy; another son, Robert; and a daughter, Kathleen. Mae would...

Tanya Jean Ford

Tanya Jean Ford

Jul 18, 2019

Age 19, of Wyoming​Passed away suddenly on July 18, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Tammy Ford.  Survived by father, Tony; and siblings, Tony II and Tyler; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service 11:00 AM Thursday, July 25 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B. Private interment. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday 7/25 from 10 –...