OBITUARIES

Rita M. Joyce

Rita M. Joyce

Mar 26, 2019

Age 63 Left us suddenly and far too soon. She was surrounded by family and love when she passed peacefully on March 26, 2019.  She was born June 15, 1955, in St. Paul to James “Tom” and Charleen (Loveridge) Joyce. She was a 1973 graduate of St. Bernard’s High School. She met her husband Carl Grundhauser on March 25, 1977.  She...

Douglas A. Schwartz

Douglas A. Schwartz

Mar 25, 2019

Age 74, of Rice Street. Preceded in death by parents; and one brother.​Survived by children, Russ (Lisa), Tonya (Deano), Jesse (Theresa), Cassandra (Jason); 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews.​Memorial visitation 12-3 PM Sunday, March 31 (with a prayer service at 2:30 PM) at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B.

Noralee E. Praml

Noralee E. Praml

Mar 25, 2019

Welcomed home by her Lord on March 25, 2019.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl; parents, Henry “Tom” and Leeanora Miller.  Survived by her children, Sandra (Ron) Loude, Mary (Joseph) Walter; grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Jordon, Justin and Jason; siblings, Thomas (Evelyn) Miller, David (Diane) Miller, Dan Miller, Linda (David) Massman and Jim (Cindy) Miller; special furry friends, Sam...

JoAnne Klett (Johnson)

JoAnne Klett (Johnson)

Mar 24, 2019

Went to Heaven on March 24,  2019​, suddenly, surrounded by her loving family.​Preceded in death by husband, Daniel, Sr.; parents, Walter & Rose Mary Johnson; sister, Roseanne Lindstrom; sisters-in-law, Barb & Bev Johnson and Rose Klett; and brother-in-law, Walter Klett. Survived by children, Diane (Rick) Beilke, Daniel, Jr. (Allison), Gene (Suzanne); grandchildren, Natalie, Brandon, Danialle, Max, Lillian, McKenna, Danny, Joshua; great...

Marie P. Wirkus (née Roche)

Marie P. Wirkus (née Roche)

Mar 24, 2019

Age 96, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019.

Preceded in death by her husband, Emil; daughter, Angie Davison-Tschida; son-in-law, Randy Lambert; and siblings in Ireland.  

Survived by children, Maureen (Don) Szymik, Kathleen (Jeff) Christensen, James Wirkus and Kim Lambert; grandchildren, Deborah Horan, William Davison, Melissa (Michael) Miller, Dawn Szymik, Robert (Joelle) Lambert, Ashleigh Rochelle and Lauren Lambert; great-grandchildren,...

Pauline Anderson

Pauline Anderson

Mar 24, 2019

Age 84, of Brooklyn Center; passed away on March 24, 2019.​Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, April 2 at BROOKDALE CHRISTIAN CENTER, 6030 Xerxes Avenue North, Brooklyn Center. Private interment. Visitation at the church on Tuesday from 10 – 11 AM. 

Judy Theis

Judy Theis

Mar 21, 2019

Age 65, of St. Paul Judy lost her 3 year battle with cancer on March 21, 2019.  Preceded in death by mother, Barbara; and one niece. Survived by father, Roman; siblings, Richard (Connie), Stanley (Mary Jo), Mary Jo (Mick), Lu Ann (Wayne); 10 nieces & nephews; and 9 great nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Friday, March 29 at The Church...

Mary K. Kunz (Mansun)

Mary K. Kunz (Mansun)

Mar 20, 2019

Age 71, of Shoreview, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by father, Harold; and infant children, Robert & Amy.  Survived by daughter, Christine (Tom Erlandson); grandsons, Trey & Tyler; mother, Lydia; brothers, Bill (Judy) & Jack (Tammy); nieces, nephew, and friends.​ Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, March 29 at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 835 2nd Ave. NW,...

Daniel F. Dames

Daniel F. Dames

Mar 19, 2019

Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather​Age 75 of St. Paul​Passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 19th 2019. Survived by wife, Ellen; children Mathew (Victoria), Ronda Inman, Leah (Patrick) Smith; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Memorial service 12 Noon Saturday, April 13 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B with visitation starting at 11 AM.

Wayne A. Bloom

Wayne A. Bloom

Mar 19, 2019

Retired Ramsey County Sheriff Deputy Age 86, of Roseville, passed away March 19, 2019 in Crystal River, Florida.​Preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Michael Wayne; and brothers, Eugene & Donald.​Survived by wife of 62 years, Margaret; children, Mark (Kathy), Dave (Pam), Eric (Cindi), Paul (Debbie), Mary (Jeff) Schelling; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday,...

Gary Allen Meier

Gary Allen Meier

Mar 16, 2019

Age 63, of Little Canada US Army Veteran​Funeral service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 21 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1074 W. Idaho Ave., St. Paul. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Thursday at the church.

Mary Lou Stahn

Mary Lou Stahn

Mar 14, 2019

Beloved Mother & Grandmother​Age 89, of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband, Robert; and infant granddaughter, Mary Kay.  Survived by children, Bob (Cathy), Rick (Thomasine), Kathy (Paul) Capouch, Jim (Karla), Cindy, Susan Tovsen, and Nancy (Tom) McNeil; grandchildren, Matt, Melissa, Shannon, Katie, Joe, Nick (Katie), Jessica (Scott), Cassondra, Amber, Lauren, Nathaniel, Emma, and Jake; and two expected great-grandchildren. Mary was...

Leo J. Capeder

Leo J. Capeder

Mar 10, 2019

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth; and granddaughter, Ellie.​Leo passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2019.​He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Barbara; sons, Craig (Janette) and Paul (Ann); grandchildren, Kayla, Michael, Marc, Lyndsay (Brandon), Katie (Evan), Kevin (Anna), and Andrew (Hannah); great-grandsons, Leo and Samson; and sister, Dorothy DeFlorin of Alaska. Leo grew up in Maplewood,...

Elizabeth "Bette" Hale

Elizabeth "Bette" Hale

Mar 9, 2019

88 years young.​Elizabeth “Bette” Louise Hale passed away peacefully at sunrise on March 9th in Roseville. Throughout her life she was known by many names, Bette Lou, Betts, Mom, Mamacita, Gram, and Beema, and Auntie Bette to name a few. She was born during the Great Depression and grew up in Frog Town and never dreamt she would live the...

James G. Labore

James G. Labore

Mar 9, 2019

Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Elizabeth.​Survived by sisters, Catherine (Tom) Healy and Darcy (Kendall) Rasmussen; nieces, Bridget (Jonathan), Brenna (Dean); nephews, Ian, Raymond, and Dan (Laura) and their children, Connor and Charlotte. ​Jim was an avid fisherman, spending time with family at the cabin. May Jim be in the arms of the angels.​Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Donald William Fuhrman

Donald William Fuhrman

Mar 9, 2019

Age 86, of New Brighton​Entered eternal life on March 9th, 2019. Donald was born on July 25, 1932 in Robinson, ND to William and Viola Fuhrman. He graduated from Robinson High School, playing basketball, working in his dad’s mechanic shop and participating in 4H. After high school, he attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. In 1952 he enlisted in the...

Glen L. Ellmann

Glen L. Ellmann

Mar 8, 2019

Age 91. Of Roseville, formerly of Afton. Preceded in death by son, Craig; and brother, Myron.  Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Bernice; daughters, Janice (Mark) Thompson and Cara Black; grandchildren, Jamie (Thomas), Ryan and Ethan; sisters, Lucile Einess and Carol Saltz; and sister-in-law, Bernadine Ellman.  Retired after 34 years as a computer programmer at Unisys.  Served in the Korean war,...

Dolores E. Fevig (Nolan)

Dolores E. Fevig (Nolan)

Mar 6, 2019

Age 91 – of St. Paul  

Passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019. 

Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Sidney Nolan. 

Survived by husband, Arvid; children, Julie Connell; Jeni (Bryan) Chamberlain; grandchildren, Emma and Hannah; sister, Mary Lou (Leonard) Peterson; brother, Al Nolan; many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 15 at COMO PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH,...

Marie F. Klabunde

Marie F. Klabunde

Mar 6, 2019

Age 86​

Preceded in death by husband, Don Sr.; and daughter, Sue Verplaetse.​

Survived by sons, Michael and Don Jr. (Sha); son-in-law, Mark Verplaetse; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.​

Memorial service 12 PM Monday, March 25 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. Visitation at the church from 11 AM - 12 PM Monday 3/25.

James H. Dey

James H. Dey

Mar 4, 2019

Owner of Dey Bros. Greenhouses

Past President of North Central Floral Association and MN Growers Association. Graduate of Washington High School, attended the University of MN, and was a proud member of the Army Airborne Reserve.​

Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mildred; and son, Bill.​

Survived by wife of 54 years, Toni; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Johnson; grandchildren,...