OBITUARIES

Eric M. Caldwell

Eric M. Caldwell

Aug 6, 2024

In loving memory of Eric Caldwell, (38 years of age), who passed away unexpectedly following an acute medical event.

Eric was soft-spoken and big-hearted and greeted everyone with a warm smile and a hug. He always looked for ways to help wherever needed, and constantly put others before himself. Eric's final act of caring was the gift of sight and more...

Carl E. Nelson

Carl E. Nelson

Aug 1, 2024

Age 94, of Lino Lakes, MN. Passed away on August 1, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Bernice and Otto; son, John; and twin sister, Carol Julson. 

He is survived by wife, Doris; sister, Ilene Ostenson; sons, Jim (Shannon) and Jerry (Becky); daughter-in-law, Gwen; grandchildren, Michael (Erica), AJ (Danika), Gabby (Jeremy), Scott, LaRyssa (Devon), Amanda (Brandon), Jonathan (Katie), Christopher; and great-grandchildren, Luca,...

Maureen C. Marchio

Maureen C. Marchio

Aug 1, 2024

Age 90 of St. Paul, passed away on August 1, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Michael; son, Michael; granddaughter, Jillian; and brother, Tim McArdle. 

Survived by children, Mark (Cathy), Marie, and Marty; grandsons, Andy and Zach; and daughter-in-law, Sandy. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, August 8 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Visitation from...

Doreen Jean Priem (née Widerski)

Doreen Jean Priem (née Widerski)

Jul 26, 2024

Age 82, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 59 years, James; parents, Edward & Irene (Zitlow) Widerski; siblings, Leroy Widerski, Marilyn Carbone, (twin sister) Casey Rhode; brothers-in-law, Louie Carbone, Marv LeTendre, Bruce Ruppert; niece, Christine Widerski; nephews, Adam Ruppert & David Widerski; and beloved cat, Kalie.

Survived by sons, Steve (Shelley) &...

Trudy Frances Hyden (née Gerlach)

Trudy Frances Hyden (née Gerlach)

Jul 22, 2024

Age 91, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024.

Preceded in death by son, Michael Hyden; parents, Frederick & Catherine (Gillis) Gerlach; and brothers, Tom & Dave Gerlach.

Survived by children, Cindy Bunch, Diane Hyden (Bill Schultz), Bill (Dinah) Hyden; their father, Ronald Hyden; grandchildren, Sean Bunch (Missy Bartley), Rob (Angie) Bunch, Jessica (Shane) Delaske, Conner Hyden, Nathan Hyden, Matthew...

John J. McDonald

John J. McDonald

Jul 22, 2024

Age 77, of Shoreview.

Survived by wife, Dianne; children, Deanne (Brad) Miller and Andy (Melissa); grandchildren, Maggie, Amanda, Spencer, Abigail, and Brianne; siblings, Carol, Marie, Lester, and Ronald; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorial visitation 4-7 PM Friday, July 26 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23).

Linda L. Parker

Linda L. Parker

Jul 21, 2024

Age 75, of Lino Lakes.

Born December 31, 1948 in St. Paul, MN. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 21, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Marian DeWalt; sisters, Madeline and Patty; and great-granddaughter, Ana.

Survived by children, Cheryl Parker (Guy) and Freddy Hedervare (Melanie); grandchildren, Chad, Cole, Carlee, Will, and Ava; and sister, Judy Jackson.

Linda was...

Cornelius "Bud" Roos

Cornelius "Bud" Roos

Jul 18, 2024

Age 89, of Circle Pines. Born February 23, 1935 in Georgeville, MN. Passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Neal and Jennie; and siblings, Alice, Katherine, Louise, Anna, Emma, Bill, Henry, Elmer, Marian, and Jenette.

Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Mary Ann; children, Brent and Michelle (Paul) Lesch; grandchildren, Morgan and Max; and...

James "Howie" Prudhomme

James "Howie" Prudhomme

Jul 15, 2024

James "Howie" Prudhomme, age 86 of Vadnais Heights, passed away July 15, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Cecelia.

Survived by daughter, Lisa Cortez; son, Dennis (Steph) Prudhomme; grandchildren, Bryce (Shelly), Jessica (Brandon), Josee (Joe), Kyle, Carlee, and Taylor (Zach); great-grandchildren, Everlee, Cecelia and William; siblings, Joan (Bill) Runk, Don (Cindy), Tom, Jon (Cathie), and Mary; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial service...

Colleen A. Danner

Colleen A. Danner

Jul 14, 2024

Colleen A. Danner, age 84 of Roseville, passed away July 14, 2024.

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Jim; parents, Earl and Margaret Clemment; and brother-in-law, Robert Johnson.

Survived by children, Joy Danner Lehman (Tim), Jane, and Paul (Claudia); grandchildren, Anne, Grace and Eric; sister, Patricia Johnson; and cousins, Gregg Wincell (Alex), Dale Wincell (Joni), Duayne Wincell, and Diane Stark.

Colleen grew up...

Cody J. Pope

Cody J. Pope

Jul 14, 2024

Cody Pope, a beloved father, brother, son, and partner, tragically passed away on July 12, 2024, while heroically saving his children on the Mississippi River. 

He was an extraordinarily talented carpenter and framer who loved the outdoors and being out on the water with friends and family. His act of courage and selflessness in his final moments are a testament to...

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),...

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