OBITUARIES
William N. Watkins, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
Age 82, of St. Paul, passed away on October 14, 2023.
Bill grew up working on a farm in a small town, where he eventually met & married his teenage love, Carol. Of the 67 years shared together, almost 65 were spent married. In their younger years, they were known to be found at the dance hall tearing it up,...
John G. Hageman
Oct 13, 2023
John was born in Hastings, MN and lived in Minnesota, Colorado, and Utah.
He attended Minneapolis Vocational High School and joined the Minnesota Air National Guard in November 1955, served active duty during the 1961 Berlin Crisis, and he was discharged in October 1962.
He attended college at the University of Minnesota where he met the love of his life...
Joseph J. Nayduciak
Oct 13, 2023
Age 85, formerly of Centerville, MN, passed away on October 13, 2023.
He was born in Tarentum, PA to Joseph and Mary Nayduciak.
Joe married his beloved wife Jean in 1970 and they had a strong and abiding love for each other. As an educator, he taught high school before switching to adult education in St. Paul. He...
Brenda Kay Ottinger
Oct 12, 2023
Age 66, of St. Paul, passed away on October 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Dorothy; and siblings, Mary Frenning, Christine Knowlton, David Ottinger and Kim Ottinger.
Survived by children, Aryn "Bart" Ottinger, Crystal Bauer, Chica Ottinger; and grandchildren, Isaac Weisner and Debo Michael Ottinger.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 9 from 5:30 - 11:00...
Rita Marie Lampert
Oct 12, 2023
(née Bjorklund)
Age 89, of White Bear Lake; passed away October 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; sister, Marianne Sager; and nephews, Bert Sager & Paul Jacobs.
Survived by daughter, Marilee (Christopher) Sager; granddaughter, Sarah Christopherson (Zeke Webber); and great-grandsons, Nick, Kent, and A.J.
Rita was also loved by many nieces, nephews, other family, and...
Elaine M. Gerber
Oct 12, 2023
Elaine Marguerite Gerber - Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma
Age 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Warren; son, James; two sisters and four brothers.
Survived by daughter, Sandy; daughter-in-law, Linda; grandchildren, Jon (Sarah), Dan (Rachel), and Jenni (Aaron) Biebert; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Frederick, Alex, Natalie, Sam, and Amelia; nieces and...
Duane Everett Davis
Oct 10, 2023
Child of God, Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Teacher, Counselor, Friend.
Duane Davis, 85, of Cambridge, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family the morning of October 10, 2023.
On September 13, 1938, in the small town of Beach, North Dakota, Carl and Ioune (Nelson) Davis welcomed Duane, the first of three wonderful sons, into the world. The...
Jill Ann Peck
Oct 7, 2023
Jill Ann Peck, age 71 of Roseville, passed away on October 7, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Tootie Dietsch; and sister-in-law, Joan Dietsch.
Survived by her daughter, Ann (John) Simpson; grandchildren, Charlie and Cecilia; brother, Jack Dietsch; and many loving family members and friends.
Jill will be remembered as a woman of great faith,...
Elaine Juliet Stubenberg
Oct 6, 2023
Age 97 of Roseville, passed from this life through death to her eternal home on October 6, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Karl; infant grandchildren, Jennifer, Friedrich, Joy & those lost to miscarriage; brothers, Donald & Richard Scholz; son-in-law, David Reuss.
Survived by daughters, Annette (Robert) DeWerff, Janelle (Paul) Nedrud, Susanne Reuss, Jillene (Philip) Houser, Kathleen (Mark) Nyman; grandchildren,...
Susan E. Braun
Oct 5, 2023
Age 63 of St. Paul, passed away on October 5, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Gary & Maxine; nephew, Tim.
Survived by brothers, Mark (Jackie) Braun, Greg Braun; nieces and nephews, Melissa Braun (Jason), Carrie Cook, Gary Braun, Nick Braun; great-nephew, Ian Cook; cousins, Carol Erickson, Lori Kupfer, Rick Briese, Dan Briese, and Judy Bowen.
Memorial service 11:00 AM...
Jason J. Morrissey
Oct 2, 2023
Age 50, of St. Paul; passed away October 2, 2023.
Preceded in death by his son, Tristan; father, Timothy; and grandparents, John & Patricia Morrissey and Richard & Elaine Piringer.
Survived by his sons, Jack & Max; mother, Sandy; brother, Jeremy (Katie); and niece, Kerrigan & nephew, Finn.
Jason will be remembered by his family and friends for amazing...
Janet L. Wilke
Oct 1, 2023
Janet L. Wilke, age 84 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023.
Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucile Pearson; and brother, Vernon Pearson.
Janet is survived by her loving husband, Doug; and she was a devoted mother to Tami Zappa, Debbie (John) Stevens, and Shelly (Rob) Vavra; and a caring grandmother to Shannon, Eric, Tyler,...
George B. Bialucha
Oct 1, 2023
Age 91, of St. Paul. Passed away on October 1, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Agnes; all 7 siblings; and wife, Patricia.
Survived by sons, Bill and John.
Memorial Service 10:30 AM Friday, October 6 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, 2130 N. Dale Street, Roseville. Visitation at the funeral home from 9:30-10:30 AM Friday. Interment at Roselawn...
Robert P. Thurlow
Oct 1, 2023
Age 42 of Roseville, MN, passed away on October 1, 2023.
Survived by wife, Kelly; mother, Martha; sister, Lisa; and many family and friends.
Preceded in death by father, Howard.
Rob’s loyalty and kind heart will truly be missed.
Memorial visitation Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N Dale St....
Robert J. Hiltner
Sep 30, 2023
Robert “Bob” Joseph Hiltner passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
Bob was born December 2, 1949 in Melrose, Minnesota to Lawrence P. and Rose Marie (Moening) Hiltner. He grew up in Freeport, Minnesota and graduated from Melrose High School in 1967, where he fondly remembered playing and winning the baseball...
Steven Dale Koenes
Sep 30, 2023
Age 73 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 30, 2023.
Survived by wife, Jeanne; children, Jodie (Ahmad) Sharifinejad, Craig, Katie (Mike) Walker; grandchildren, Rogan, Finley, and Logan; and sister, Diane Housenga.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 8 from 1:30-4:30 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave NE, Circle Pines.
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Jeffrey L. Moseng
Sep 30, 2023
Jeffrey L. Moseng, age 70 of Cottage Grove, passed away September 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by son, Patrick; parents, Ernest and Doreen; and brother, Gordy.
Survived by wife, Brenda; son, Shawn; daughters, Amanda (Chris) Dachel and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Sebastian, Arlo, Beau, and Wallace; sisters, Nancy Meyer and Carol Rauchwarter (Mike Siluk); many other relatives and friends.
Jeff was a member of Laborers...
Chester Dean Svendsen
Sep 30, 2023
Chester Dean Svendsen, age 90 of Maplewood, passed away September 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Katherine; brother, Lawrence; and grandson, Bryan McDonough.
Survived by wife of 70 years, Barb; children, Richard, Robin (John) Jordan, Randy (Sharon), Ron (Tiffany), Renee (Tom) McDonough, Rusty (Dawn), Rochelle (Gordy) Mallory, and Raelynn (Keith) Colvard; brother, Neil (Gales); 26 grandchildren and...
Barbara A. Lavell
Sep 29, 2023
Age 76, of Lino Lakes.
Passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Jack & Ruth Nelson; and sister, Debby Nelson.
Survived by husband, Jim; sons, Jeff (Danetta) & Rich (Kris); grandchildren, Sarah, Josie, Braedy; brothers, Bob (Sally) Nelson & Bruce (Sue) Nelson; sister, Cindy (Patrick) Blair; other family and friends.
Memorial...
Richard J. Kulaszewicz
Sep 29, 2023
Age 91, of Lino Lakes, formerly of Biwabik, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 29, 2023.
Dick was born in Gilbert, MN on August 4, 1932, to parents, Joseph and Anne.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son-in-law, Roger Weaver.
Survived by wife of 66 years, Dolores (née Gajeski); daughters,...