OBITUARIES

John W. Ellis

John W. Ellis

Nov 28, 2023

Age 90 of Saint Paul, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2023.

Preceded in death by brothers, James, David, and Guy.

Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Dawn; and daughter, Carie.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorials preferred to the Humane Society.

Sara Lee Cook

Sara Lee Cook

Nov 27, 2023

Sara Lee (McDonald) Cook, 83, of Roseville, MN passed away peacefully with her beloved husband’s loving touch and surrounded by her family on November 27, 2023. Sara was welcomed to Heaven by her many loved ones whom had gone before her. She snubbed her nose at death for 17 years defying the Doctors’ estimates that her Neuroendocrine Cancer would win...

Laurie A. Perales (née Trapp)

Laurie A. Perales (née Trapp)

Nov 27, 2023

Age 69, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Alvin & Mildred Trapp; and brother, Richard Trapp.

Survived by son, Jimmie (Monique) Perales; grandchildren, Jaimmie, Jusinda, Jalyn, Richard; great-grandchildren, Sophia & Damian; aunt, Arlene Drnavich; and extended family & friends.

Visitation 11:00 AM –...

Michelle Marie Keller

Michelle Marie Keller

Nov 26, 2023

Age 40, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2023.

Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Michael Nemetz.

Survived by loving parents, Michael & Kathleen; siblings, Adrianne Nemetz, Danielle (Josh) Neuman; niece Kalle; nephews, Tyler & Riley; boyfriend, Doug Parnell; and beloved dog, Sophie.

Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday, December 8 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...

Arnold W. Reichow

Arnold W. Reichow

Nov 26, 2023

Age 91 of St. Paul, passed away on November 26, 2023.

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; daughter, Sally; sister, Donna Antonson.

Survived by children, Glen (Kathy) Reichow, Jane (Ron) Kramlinger, Brenda Reichow; grandchildren, Ann (Chad) Nelson, Melissa (Jason) Erickson, Daniel (Rebecca) Kramlinger, Erin (John) Gonnering, Ryan Reichow, Katelyn Reichow, Eddie Gilberg; great grandchildren, Connor Kramlinger, Emma Erickson, Austin Reichow,...

Janice M. Keran (née Godfrey)

Janice M. Keran (née Godfrey)

Nov 24, 2023

Longtime Como Park resident, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband and high school sweetheart, Richard Keran; parents, Leonard and Emma (Lang) Godfrey; brother, Gerald Godfrey; and son-in-law, Daniel Carlson.

Survived by children, Patty Carlson, Tom (Tammy) Keran, Jimmy Keran, Danny (Bonnie) Keran; nine loving grandchildren; four precious great-grandchildren; many other relatives and...

Lynelle "Nellie" Paray

Lynelle "Nellie" Paray

Nov 23, 2023

(née Dornfeld)

Age 67, of White Bear Lake.

Preceded in death by husband, David; parents, Arvin & Lucille Dornfeld; brothers, Douglas and Brian.

Survived by stepdaughters, Kendra Paray, Tami (Juan) Zaragoza, Deidra (Dean) Riebe and Tanya Paray; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Terry, Mark, Becky (Jeff) Anderson, Dan (Marilyn), Scott (Julie), Jeff; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Family...

Leroy H. Noren

Leroy H. Noren

Nov 23, 2023

Leroy H. Noren, age 86, passed away November 23, 2023.

Funeral service 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 29 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B. Visitation at the funeral home from 9:30 - 10:30 AM Wednesday.

Interment Calvary Cemetery

Michael J. Moran

Michael J. Moran

Nov 22, 2023

Michael J. Moran, age 67 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully November 22, 2023.

Survived by son, Justin Peterson Moran; brother, Thomas; sisters, Kathy McCleery and Terri Weik; nieces, Katie, Taylor and Lilly; and nephew, Tom, Jr.

A visitation to celebrate Mike's life will be held from 1-4 PM on Sunday, December 10 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130...

Joanne M. Giefer (nèe Dufour)

Joanne M. Giefer (nèe Dufour)

Nov 20, 2023

Age 88, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023.

Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Donald Giefer.

Survived by children, Denise, David (Jackie), Glen (Mary), Linda, Max, Ruth, and Joel (Kristy); 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed plants and working in her garden. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing food with...

Mary E. Jahnke (née Beulke)

Mary E. Jahnke (née Beulke)

Nov 19, 2023

Age 83, of Roseville, passed away November 19, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Eleanore & Al; and brother, John Beulke.

Survived by husband, Jim; daughters, Cheryl Jahnke and Cindy Jahnke; sister, Winnie Pralle; sister-in-law, Judy Droubie; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 22 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Ave.,...

Douglas R. Sell (CMSgt)

Douglas R. Sell (CMSgt)

Nov 18, 2023

Age 73 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023.

Survived by devoted wife of 52 years, Jane; sons, Brian, Bradley (Lisa); grandsons, Benjamin & Andrew; siblings, Steven (Ingrid), Darline Rolf, David (Diane), Mark; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 5 at St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Ft. Snelling...

David B. Leverty

David B. Leverty

Nov 17, 2023

Age 76, of Roseville, passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home, on November 17, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, George & Florence Leverty; and siblings, Beverly Timm & Thomas Leverty.

Survived by loving wife, Pat; daughters, Shelley (Jeremy) DeSmith, Karen (Matt) Sundeen; son, Dan Leverty; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mark), Riley, Jaxon, Chloe, Colin, Jared, Sam, and Zavier; great grandchildren, Luke,...

Lois A. Holtz

Lois A. Holtz

Nov 16, 2023

Lois was born in Columbus, NE on February 14, 1935.  She was the daughter of the late Herman and Elsie Brakenhoff.  Her first 10 years were spent on a farm north of Columbus where she attended St. John’s Lutheran School.  In l945 the family moved to Columbus where she attended Imanuel Lutheran School through 8th grade.  She was a graduate...

Beverly Ann Feldman

Beverly Ann Feldman

Nov 16, 2023

"Bev” 

(Frisk) (Vannelli) 

Mom passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  

She was 94, born on September 30, 1929 to her Swedish and Norwegian parents William and Rosella Frisk, the eldest of five siblings raised on St. Paul’s East Side, and graduated from the former Washington High School at the tender age of 16. 

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Leonard Edward Dunaski

Leonard Edward Dunaski

Nov 15, 2023

Leonard Dunaski was born on February 10, 1929, in St Paul, MN; the son of Anna and Victor Dunaski. Leonard attended Gordan Elementary School through 3rd grade, then St. Mark’s Catholic School and Wilson High School in St. Paul. Leonard joined the Marine Corps in 1948 and spent time in the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart for...

James A. Michaels

James A. Michaels

Nov 13, 2023

Age 87, of Circle Pines, MN passed away on November 13, 2023. In his final days he was surrounded in love by his children and grandchildren, together with his wife Beatrice, the love of his life of 67 years, holding his hand until he was welcomed into heaven by his Savior, Jesus Christ, and infant son, Jonah.

Jim was preceded...

Nicole Marie Rasmussen

Nicole Marie Rasmussen

Nov 13, 2023

Age 43, of Blaine, went to meet Jesus on November 13, 2023.

Preceded in death by niece, Faith.

Survived by son, Colin; parents, Tim & Rosemary; brother, Tim Jr.; sister, Sara (Jon) Marti; nieces & nephews, Leeny, Conor, Kilian, Rebecca, Jason, Daniel, Katie, Luke, Emily, Austin, Rachel, Matthew, Lily; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Ronald Dennis Sprague

Ronald Dennis Sprague

Nov 13, 2023

Age 61, of New Brighton, passed away on November 13, 2023 following a long battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Dennis Sprague and Audrey Sprague; and stepsisters, Kim Leverom and Debbie Gibelyou.

Survived by wife, Laura; children, Nicole and Sam; brother, Tom; stepmother, Joan Sprague; stepsister, Dee Dee DeLong; and stepbrother, Mike (Cindy) Chamberlain.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Beverly A. Johnson

Beverly A. Johnson

Nov 10, 2023

Beverly A. Johnson, age 82 of St. Paul and Lindstrom, MN passed away November 10, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Ruth Johnson.

Survived by sister, Maurine "Sonja" Campbell; nieces, Dickie Lynn McManus-Travinski and Billie Mac (Chris) Mohrbach; great nieces and nephews, Hayden Travinski, Sage Marie Travinski, Lane Maurine Travinski, and Ashley Mohrbach; also many other relatives and friends.

A Memorial...

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