OBITUARIES

Mary M. Gartner

Mary M. Gartner

Dec 14, 2018

Age 83, of St. Paul.​After a long, valiant struggle, the beastly Alzheimer's disease heartlessly stole her from us. Preceded in death by husband, Ken Ward; parents, Peter & Mary Weber; and several siblings.  Survived by husband, Don Gartner; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Lean, grandson, Dylan Lean; sister, Kathy Saniti; sisters-in-law, Dottie Weber & Val Weber; brother-in-law, Rick Roth; and many nieces, nephews and friends.  In lieu of...

Gerald D. Hynnek

Gerald D. Hynnek

Dec 13, 2018

Age 92 of St. Paul Preceded in death by longtime companion, Joan Calof.  Survived by children, Lynn Hynnek, Steve Hynnek, Barb Bailey; and special caregiver, Asha Stewart.  Gerald was a member of the Northstar Ski Touring Club and Aldrich Longblades.  Memorial service 11:30 AM Friday, January 11 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B.  Visitation at...

Raymond August Klosner

Raymond August Klosner

Dec 12, 2018

Age 92, of Mounds View WWII Veteran  Passed away surrounded by family on December 11, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Betty; daughter-in-law, Mavis; and his 11 siblings.  Survived by children, Linda (Jim) Pleski, David (Dianne), Tim (Pam), Steve (Sue), Lou Ann (Rusty), and Gene; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Memorial Service...

Jack C. Sanford

Jack C. Sanford

Dec 11, 2018

Age 91, of Circle Pines; passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018.

​Survived by loving wife, Charlene “Chub”; children, Scott (Cindy) Sanford, Michael (Cindy) Sanford, Jeff (Jami) Sanford and Charl-Ann (Chris) Huesman; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Joy; nieces, nephews and friends.  

Memorial service 11 AM Friday, December 14 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Drive...

Patricia Ann Wagner

Patricia Ann Wagner

Dec 11, 2018

Age 77 of Circle Pines; formerly of Bloomington, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and parents, Albert and Abbie Lorence.  She is survived by her children, Bob (Cindy), Lynn (Pat) Wold, Cathy (Steve) Smith, Renee (Scott) Letendre and Bryan; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Susie) Lorence, Ricky (Sue...

Nicholas James Gegen

Nicholas James Gegen

Dec 9, 2018

Age 57, of St. Paul​Sadly, after a hard fought battle with depression, he succumbed to the illness on December 9, 2018. Nick's quick wit and Irish charm attracted many friends. A humble man, Nick was loved more than he knew.​The Lord welcomed him with open arms alongside his adoring parents,John and Kathie.​Survived by sister, Colleen; sister-in-law, Denise Testa; brother, Michael;and...

Rosemary Vail

Rosemary Vail

Dec 5, 2018

Our Beloved Meme

Age 89, of White Bear Lake, "Midge", passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018. 

Preceded in death by husband, Wayne; daughter, Lizabeth; parents & siblings. Survived by children, Thomas (Donna), Mary Sue (Ken), Patricia (Steve), Leanne (Dennis), Jean-Pierre (Jayne), Mark (Joy), Michael (Sheila), Kevin (Karlene), Jane (John), Annemarie, Sarrah, Andrea (Earl), Joshua; 44 grandchildren; and 50 great...

Helen E. Eggerth

Helen E. Eggerth

Dec 4, 2018

Age 91 Preceded in death by her husband, Edward.  Survived by children, Cathy (David) Schlicht and Charlene (Greg) Smith; grandchildren, Keri, Tanya, David, Heather, Travis and Ashley; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 12:00 PM Friday, December 7 at CROSSROADS CHURCH, 17745 Notre Dame St NE, Columbus. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. Visitation at the church Friday from 11AM – 12PM.

Wilma Irene Pister

Wilma Irene Pister

Dec 1, 2018

Age 87, of Hugo​Preceded in death by parents; and 10 siblings.  Survived by husband, Keith; sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Darrin (April); grandchildren, Joshua (Alex), Jordan, Nathan, Jessie; great-grandson, Lenny; sister, JoAnn (Don) Ramig; many other family and friends.  Wilma was a strong-willed farm girl who loved her family and the Cornhuskers.  She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed....

Betty Jane Youngren

Betty Jane Youngren

Nov 30, 2018

Age 90, of Lino Lakes, formerly of Embarrass, MN.​Preceded in death by husband, Donald W.; son, Donald L.; grandsons, Jeffrey B. and Damien; son-in-law, Dick Hannula.​Survived by children, Carol Hannula, Jeffrey L. (Wanda), Vickie (Brad) Rolf, Lynette Youngren (Matt Longerbone), Carl (Mary Shamp), John (Kathy McClure); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.​Betty was proud to...

Doris Ann Dickinson

Doris Ann Dickinson

Nov 30, 2018

Age 95 of Woodbury​Passed away on November 30, 2018​Preceded in death by son, Bruce; brother, Albert “Bud” Drobinski; son-in-law, Paul Conway. ​Survived by children, Debbie (Keith) Kruse, Nancy Conway, Tim, and Doug (Amy); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, December 17 at TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6133 15th St. N. Oakdale.  Interment Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation...

Priscilla Ann Kluegel

Priscilla Ann Kluegel

Nov 30, 2018

(née Morrill) ​Passed away November 30, 2018. ​Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy; sister, Patricia Faser Sandgren. Survived by husband, Donald; daughters, Donna (LeRoy) Kurzhal, and Diane (Jerry) Meistad; grandchildren, Suzanne, Benjamin, Katie, and Chris; sister, Susan (Paul) Crooks; and sister-in-law Joanne (Henry) Thornquist. Bits had the best sense of humor, was always thinking of others, and was loved by all. She will...

Louise M. Schade

Louise M. Schade

Nov 29, 2018

Age 86 Survived by children, Peggy (Greg) Giese, Randy Schade, Cindy (Tim) Douglas; grandchildren, Missy Schade, Rick & Courtney Giese, Katie Douglas; great-granddaughter, Claire Giese; siblings, Margaret Jones & Frank Mortensen.  Preceded in death by husband, Glen Schade; fiancé, Duane Waxberg; son, Ricky Schade; 7 brothers; 5 sisters; and her parents.  Memorial visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, December 6 at MUELLER-BIES...

Parker James Jacky

Parker James Jacky

Nov 29, 2018

Age 20, of Hugo. Survived by parents, Nathan and Stacy (Boerbon) Jacky; grandparents, Jamie (Jeff Sella) Lambert, Kathy (Robert) Bahma, Patrick (Kathy) Boerbon;  aunts and uncles, Brian Boerbon, Ashley (Tyler) Kruzel, Steve Jacky, Scott (Camille) Jacky, Roxy (Mark) Murphy, Christy (Heath) Lewis; and many wonderful cousins.  Join us any time between 4:00-9:00 pm on Friday, December 7th at Green Haven Golf...

Robert P. Baltes

Robert P. Baltes

Nov 29, 2018

Proud Member of NALC St. Paul Branch #28 Age 88, of White Bear Lake; passed away peacefully on November 29, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Dolores; sisters, Helen and Bernie; and brothers, Vince and Maurie. Loving father of John (Mary), Patsy, Nancy (Steve) Gagnelius, and Judy Hendricks; beloved grandfather of Jennifer, John, Jess, Lisa, Ashley, Jenny, Nikki, Phillip, and Tim, and 13...

William L. Benson

William L. Benson

Nov 29, 2018

Age 66 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2018. Preceded in death by son, Steven; parents, William E. and Doris. Survived by sons, Scott (Ali), Adam, and Aaron; siblings, Linda (Dominic) Ramacier, Bob (Vicki), and Barbara Larson. Bill was a 28 year employee of Dey Distributing and an avid sports fan.  Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, December...

Marie "Jakki" Kieger

Marie "Jakki" Kieger

Nov 27, 2018

Age 88, of St. Paul Passed away on November 27, 2018 Preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” L. Survived by children, Le (Robert) Lane, Mike, Mary, Nancy (Mark) Benedict, Dan (Linda), Polli, Barb (Lynn) Bishop; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; and sister, Annie Kay Anderson. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, December 3 at THE CHURCH OF THE...

Thomas D. Zeimet

Thomas D. Zeimet

Nov 27, 2018

Age 83 - Of Roseville​Preceded in death by daughter, Heather; parents, Erv and Ann; brothers, Dick, Bob, Larry, and Jerry.​Survived by wife of 50 years, Janet; son, Mark (Brenda); grandchildren, Matthew, Collin, Alissa, Abby, and Rachael; brother, Bill (Mary); sister, Roseanne (Jeff) Green; many other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-4 PM Sunday, December 23...

Clayton M. Kulsrud

Clayton M. Kulsrud

Nov 23, 2018

Age 84 of Shoreview Survived by wife, Jean; children, Steve (Jean), Diane (Brian) O’Fallon, David, Carol (Scott) Rudie; 11 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren.   Memorial visitation 1-4 PM Saturday, December 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr (Cty Hwy 23).

Elaine Ketterling

Elaine Ketterling

Nov 23, 2018

Age 83 of Salinas, CA, formerly of Roseville. Passed away on Friday November 23, 2018 at CHOMPS in Carmel, California.  She was born Elaine Frances Bertha Richter on May 23, 1935 in New Prague, Minnesota, she was the oldest of three daughters to Clarence and Otillia Richter.  She is survived by the love of her life, Wyman Ketterling, her husband of...