OBITUARIES
Rosemary C. Larson
Sep 28, 2023
Rosemary Catherine Larson, age 87, a resident of Maple Hill Senior Living in Maplewood, MN passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Larson; parents, Tom and Rose Gibbons; sisters, Maryann Gibbons, Elaine Ellsworth, Kathleen Gibbons; and brother, Terry Gibbons.
She is survived by her...
Marion Daisy Conroy
Sep 28, 2023
Age 82, of Lino Lakes.
Preceded in death by husband, Jim; son, Michael Evanov; brother, Ronald Aune; and sister, Patricia Bonander.
Survived by sons, Jeff (Jan) Evanov and Steven (Jeanne) Evanov; grandchildren, Amanda and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Kara, and Karl; brothers, Bruce Aune and David Aune; sister-in-law, Eleanor Ostman Aune; best friends, Jan Tusler and Sharon Gray; and...
Michael Joseph Krieger
Sep 27, 2023
Age 70, of New Brighton, MN passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on February 20, 1953, in St. Paul, MN where he lived throughout his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John “Bud” & Helen Krieger; sister,...
James A. Priem
Sep 26, 2023
Preceded in death by parents, Milburn and Betty; brothers-in-law, Leroy Widerski, Jerry Hermanson, Bruce Ruppert and Marv Letendre; sisters-in-law, Casey Rhode and Bonnie Priem; and loving cat, Kalie.
Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Doreen; sons, Steve (Shelley) and Ed (Christie); grandchildren, Lexi, Nick, Steven; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry and Marge; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Jim loved...
Erna M. Ohmann
Sep 25, 2023
Erna Mae Ohmann (née Gaebel), age 88, passed away September 25, 2023.
Erna was born December 16, 1934 in Freeport, Minnesota, a middle child of 11 children. In her younger years she enjoyed camping, fishing, and shopping, but most of all enjoyed being with her family until her passing.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Sophia Gaebel;...
Raymond T. Breeden
Sep 22, 2023
Age 81 of Lino Lakes, passed away Sept. 22, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Wilhelmenia; son, Leon; brother, Calvin; sister-in-law, Vera; longtime partner, Jeni Doelz; step-mother, Ruth Breeden.
Survived by children, Rodger (Wendy), Timothy “Hagar” (Trish), Ronna Breeden (Paul Shoberg), Janele (Donald) Huff; adopted son, Scott (Christine) Hanneman; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; step-brothers, John (Mary) McReynolds,...
Charlene A. Sanford
Sep 22, 2023
“Chub”, age 89, of Lino Lakes
Passed away September 22, 2023
Preceded in death by parents, Winfield & Ann Hunt; husband, Jack C.; grandson, Jack C.; granddaughter, Autumn, grandson, Brandon, great-grandson, Bryan; brother, Lloyd Hunt.
Survived by children, Scott (Cindy), Mike (Cindy), Jeff (Jami) and Charl-Ann (Chris) Huesman; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service 11 AM Monday, October 2...
Charlotte J. Boesel
Sep 22, 2023
Age 98 of Blaine, former longtime resident of St. Paul, passed away on September 22, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Fred; son, Terry.
Survived by daughter, Nancy (Randy) Zuleger; grandchildren, Bonnie Kiefner (Steven), Neal Kiefner (Andrea), Janna (Wayne) Peckman; great-grandchildren, Lillian Wolfbauer, Mason Kiefner, Hayden Peckman, and Alexis Peckman.
Memorial service 4:00 PM Thursday, September 28...
Richard W. Timm
Sep 21, 2023
Richard W. Timm "Ricky", passed away September 21, 2023 at the age of 73.
Ricky was a very happy and loving person. He always had a smile on his face, even when he was sick. He loved giving hugs to his staff/family. He was strong and very compassionate.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Ricky's life will be held at 11:00...
Katherine M. Johnson (nee McKenzie)
Sep 21, 2023
Age 93, of Circle Pines, passed away September 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gunard; son, Robert; and eight siblings.
Survived by children, Jim (Doreen), Denise Johnson, Mary (George) Amundson, and Bryan (Kathy); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, October 12 at St. Joseph of the Lakes...
Sharon Lee Catherine Hill
Sep 21, 2023
Sharon Lee Catherine "Sherry" Hill, age 80 of Roseville, passed away peacefully with people she loved by her side on September 21, 2023. Sharon was born on February 2, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Leo and Elizabeth Seethaler. She was a devoted wife, mom and grandma, and a retired teacher from House of Hope Preschool in St. Paul....
Janet A. Kohler
Sep 20, 2023
Born February 8, 1939.
Died peacefully September 20, 2023.
Preceded in death by husbands, Edward Kohler and Kenneth Schwalbach.
Survived by children, Lisa (Ron) Iverson, Robert (Rebecca) Kohler, Ken (Kathy) Kohler, and Michael Kohler; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Leier; sister-in-law, Muriel Kohler; many loving and caring nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Longtime active parishioner at...
Barbara A. Appleby (née Berg)
Sep 19, 2023
Age 65, of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 while vacationing in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Barb was born in New Ulm, MN to Leo and Claire (Peuser) Berg.
She graduated in 1977 from New Ulm Cathedral High School, and then attended Brainerd Community College.
In 1984 Barb married Bill Appleby, and they resided in Maplewood, MN.
She worked...
Lois L. Larson (Rowell)
Sep 18, 2023
Age 89, passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2023, surrounded by her children at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Frederick Larson II; parents, Bessie Mansfield and Donald “Tim” Rowell; sisters, Joyce Hiller, Remona Berthiaume, and Verona Robinson; and brother, William “Bill” Rowell.
Lois is survived by 9 children,...
Dale Walter Johnson
Sep 17, 2023
Age 78, passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2023.
Dale was preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Walter and Gladys Johnson; sister, Barbara Eshelman.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol; son, Timothy (Katherine) Johnson; daughter, Candy (Randy) Janusch; grandchildren, Krystal (Ben) Sheils, Wyatt Johnson, Jessica (Aaron) McNitt, Nicholas Johnson,...
Thomas J. Sperl
Sep 16, 2023
Age 91, of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, George A. & Lillian T. Sperl; and brothers, Richard Sperl & James (Arline) Sperl.
Survived by loving wife of 72 years, Rose Mary; children, Colleen (Jeff) Cheever, Michael (Kathy) Sperl; grandchildren, Sara (Lucas) & Tom (Jackie) Cheever, Kaitlin (Brian) Royal, Nick (Tory)...
Joanne F. Hinrichs
Sep 15, 2023
Age 92, of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Jerry; sons, Gary & Jim; and siblings, Delores, Lorraine & Richard.
Survived by children, Joseph Hinrichs, Theresa (Jeff) Ahlm, Anne Danielson; grandchildren, Wendy, Beth, Jerry, Paul, Laina, Brian, Michael, Britta, Jennifer, Amy; and great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, September...
Frances Jean Smith
Sep 15, 2023
Frances Jean Smith (née Rehberger) age 80, of Little Canada, passed away surrounded by family on September 15, 2023.
Fran was a strong, caring, and giving person. She always went the extra mile for everyone. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting, puzzles, and baking.
Her loving ways and caring heart will be missed by many.
She is survived by her...
Bette I. Brozek
Sep 10, 2023
Age 92, of St. Paul.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 10, 2023.
She is preceded in death by husband, Mark; her parents; and sister, Shirley Henry.
Survived by children, Barbara (William) Hahn, Tom (Carol), Kathryn (Chris) Miller, Patricia (Patrick) Bakos; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bette was truly remarkable in every way and...
Mary E. Craig
Sep 9, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Craig Wilson (Berry) who was lovingly called “Gail” by her brothers and sisters, died peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2023 at the youthful age of 76 years old.
Mary was born on March 24, 1947 in Columbus, MS to her dad, Mr. Berry and to Lubertha (née Shelton) Stewart. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She attended Summit Avenue Assembly of God. Her...