OBITUARIES
Norbert R. Peka
Sep 19, 2017
Age 84, of Maplewood/RosevilleSurvived by loving wife of 63 years, Delores; sons, Richard (Delores), John, David, Daniel (Sue), Michael (Karen); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry (Colleen); sisters, Mary Jones, Margaret (Bob) Kent. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, September 26 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 AM...
Ardis A. Niemi
Sep 17, 2017
Age 87, of St. PaulPassed away peacefully on September 17, 2017Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; and sister, Marian Fruechte. Survived by children, Keith (Momoko) & Lori; grandchildren, Audrey & Andrew; sisters, Dolores Bengtson & Shirley (Ted) Anderson; and many nieces & nephews.Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, September 23 at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 N. Rice Street, Roseville. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 PM...
Marie "Dolly" Bickel
Sep 16, 2017
Age 80, of St. PaulPassed away September 16, 2017Preceded in death by husband, John Survived by children, Rae Jean (Bob) Hartnett, John (Molly), James, Lori (Tom) Mitchell, Jerry (Jovita), Bobby, Billy, Rich, Jackie, and David (Brenda); sister, Alice Mueller;brother, Bill Kraska; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.Special thanks to the staff at Lyngblomsten Care Center for their wonderful care of Dolly Funeral service...
Marjorie J. Tetens
Sep 10, 2017
Marjorie was a devout wife to Niel, her husband of 45 years. Together they raised five children. Her kids were the world to her. Her faith was also a central part of her life. She worshipped at Shepherd Lutheran Church while the children were growing up. She then later attended House of Praise Lutheran Church in Lino Lakes and North...
Bobbie D. Lawson, Sr.
Sep 9, 2017
Age 57, of St. PaulPassed away unexpectedly on 9/9/2017Preceded in death by parents, John and Fannie Louise; brothers, John and William “Billy” Smith. Survived by wife, Ann; son, Bobbie, Jr.; step-daughters, Raedean, Erika and Chelsea; granddaughter, Cori; step-grandchildren, James, Parker, Nathaniel, Thomas, Isaac, Lucas, Ivan, Henry and Abigail; siblings, Renee, LaMonte, Vivian, Denise, Curley and Joel; and other relatives and...
Robert M. McIlrath
Sep 9, 2017
Age 87Passed away peacefully September 9, 2017 Preceded by his wife, LaReine (LaBeau) McIlrath. Survived by his children, Mary (Matt) Donahue, Brian (Lori) McIlrath, Rose (Julian) McIlrath-Garza and Marilyn (Ernie) Webb; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 19 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday and...
Clarence O. Grant
Sep 7, 2017
Age 79, of St. PaulPassed away on September 7, 2017.Preceded in death by wife, Shirley.Survived by son, Tim (Joan); grandson, Sean; great-grandsons, Justus and Asher; siblings, Lorna and Clifford (Dora); and many family and friends.Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B from 2-6 PM Sunday, September 17. Private interment.
Grace M. Emerfoll
Sep 6, 2017
Age 89, of Inver Grove HeightsPassed Away on September 6, 2017Preceded in death by husband, Andy; and siblings, Sara, Pat, Carm, & Sam. Survived by children, Mike (Jalayne), Terri, John (Barb); many grandchildren; siblings, Mickie & Joe; and loving relatives & friends. Visitation from 10-11 AM Tuesday, September 12 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd...
Catherine Fitzpatrick
Sep 5, 2017
(nee Devaney)Age 77 - Of Galway, IrelandPassed Away on September 5, 2017Preceded in death by siblings, Mike & Maureen. Survived by husband of 54 years, Ted; children, Geraldine, Edward, Brian (Jennifer); 3 brothers; 3 sisters; nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, September 14 at THE CHURCH OF ST. ODILIA, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Private...
Frank Sparks
Sep 5, 2017
Frank B. Sparks passed away at his home in the early morning of Tuesday, September 5, 2017 after a lionhearted battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Andrea and his children, Hailee (19), Devonte (16), Elijah (11), Frank Reign (20mos.) and Isley (7 weeks.) He is also survived by his mother, Joyce Sparks; father, Nathaniel Sykes; brothers, Ray, Billy, Chris,...
Anita L. Anfang
Sep 5, 2017
Beloved Mother - Age 90, of MaplewoodBorn September 12, 1926; passed away September 5, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Leona and Miron Panasow; and siblings, Edward “Tweet”, Leona “Tootsie”, and Dorothy. Survived by daughters, Kathy and Andrea; son, Geoff; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Anita will be remembered for always opening her home to family and friends. She...
Jeannette L. Saabye
Sep 4, 2017
Age 99 of Roseville Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 4, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George; 2 sisters; 1 brother. Survived by children, Gerald (Betty Carlson), James (Gail), Wanda Evers, Lorna (Dale) Eickelberg; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Alvina Hallberg; multiple nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, September 7 at ROSEVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1215...
Mary G. Engebretson
Sep 4, 2017
Age 94 of Roseville Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and SisterPreceded in death by husband, John. Survived by five daughters, Susan Engebretson, Mary (Dave) Gontarek, Carol (James) Byrne, Margaret (Tom) Stadnik and Katherine (Nordine) Cheikh, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, dear sister, Joanne Sletten and sister-in-law, Betty Engebretson. Mary was born in St. James, Minnesota on July 23, 1923. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a...
John D. Leaders
Sep 2, 2017
Age 72, of Roseville, on September 2, 2017. Survived by wife of 39 years, Carol (nee Hanson); close cousins, Betty Menze, Elaine Lundgren, Bob (Diane) Leaders; Godchildren, Derek Dresser & Clark Leaders; and many other cousins, other family & friends. Born in St. Paul, John grew up in Otter Tail, MN, before returning to the Twin Cities and graduating from...
Ronald F. Van Heel
Aug 31, 2017
Age 65 - Of Little CanadaPassed away August 31, 2017Preceded in death by father, Norbert.Survived by mother, Eileen; sisters, Sandy Olson and JoAnn McDonnell; nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial Service 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 6 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd B. Visitation at the funeral home from 5-6 PM Wednesday 9/6.
Fr. Leo J. Tibesar
Aug 31, 2017
Born December 7, 1942 in St. Paul, MN, died peacefully on August 31, 2017 at age 74. Leo was a graduate of St. Agnes School and Nazareth Hall. He was ordained into the Priesthood on March 9, 1968. Leo is preceded in death by parents Leo, Sr. and Margaret “Marge” Tibesar. Survived by brother, Rick (friend Ginni Doyle); and sister, Rose (Dennis)...
Dolly Poundstone
Aug 31, 2017
Age 76, of Blaine, MN passed away on August 31, 2017. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry; parents, Frank and Till (Guzik) Reinholtz. Survived by beloved children, Kim (Paul) Smith, Scott and Shawn; adored grandchildren, David, Abbey and Matthew Smith; Nicholas and Jacob; Madyson and Sam Poundstone; cherished sisters, Ginger (Jim) Strande, Georgie (John) Davis and Stevie Swanson; sisters-in-law,...
David J. Peterson
Aug 30, 2017
Mr. Peterson transitioned to glory on August 30, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Helena, MT.David was born on Oct. 18, 1937, in Fosston, MN.; the son of Arthur and Lillian(Geldaker) Peterson. While growing up, he attended school through the fifth grade in Fosston and then moved with his family to the neighboring town of McIntosh where he graduated in 1955...
Arturs Klavins
Aug 29, 2017
Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away on August 29, 2017. Arturs was Latvian by birth, but American in spirit. He was proud of his heritage and was active within the local Latvian community. Preceded by parents, Jekabs & Anna; brother, Richard; sister, Lidija; and nephew, Art. Survived by nephew, John (Ann Marie); niece-in-law, Margaret; grandniece & nephews, Luke, Joshua, Kara,...