OBITUARIES

John Henry Berg

John Henry Berg

Aug 7, 2023

John Henry Berg, a proud veteran of The Vietnam War, age 77 of Arden Hills, passed away on August 7, 2023. 

In 1967 John served as a team leader in the elite 9th Infantry Division Long Range Patrol. He graduated from the special forces to Recondo school in Nha Trang often referred to as “the most dangerous school in the military. “ 

John was very well known...

Vernon R. Nietz, Jr.

Vernon R. Nietz, Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Vernon R. Nietz, Jr. "Vern" age 71, passed away August 7, 2023.

Preceded in death by wife, Charlotte; parents, Vernon, Sr. and Audrey; and sisters, Sandy Hogen, Marjie Schwartz, Patty Nietz and Sally Nietz.

Survived by daughter, Nicole (Dave) LeMay; son, Eric (Katey) Nietz; grandchildren, Tyler, Alexa, Logan, Ella, Brooke and Peyton; sisters, Geri (Mike) Keeley, Linda (Bill) Lunzer, Amy...

Maureen M. Murphy

Maureen M. Murphy

Aug 6, 2023

Maureen Murphy, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away August 5, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer and just shy of her 64th birthday and 43rd wedding anniversary. Maureen is survived by her husband Kevin, her two children, three grandchildren, and three brothers. She joins her mother, father and older sister among friends and family in Heaven. 

Maureen...

Lillie Amelia Williams

Lillie Amelia Williams

Aug 4, 2023

Lillie A. Williams, 99, passed away August 4, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Donald; daughter, Barbara Huntley; parents, George and Jennie Horning; twin sister, Leona Bauer; sister, Elaine Kogl; half brother, Willis Babcock; and niece, Kathleen Tahnk.

She is survived by daughter, Nancy (Mike) Logas; sons, Donald (Marion) Williams, Michael Williams; son-in-law, Ted Huntley;  7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 2...

MaryAnn Weckwerth

MaryAnn Weckwerth

Aug 4, 2023

 With great anticipation of seeing her Lord and Savior face to face, long time Shoreview resident Mary Ann Weckwerth passed away on August 4th, 2023.

Mary Ann was born the youngest of three children on a farm in Mandt Township, MN on August 5th, 1933. She was Baptized on September 14, 1933 at Big Bend Congregation.

When Mary Ann...

Sandra Kay Winegarden

Sandra Kay Winegarden

Aug 4, 2023

Sandra Kay Winegarden, 71, was received into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 4, 2023 at her home on Lake Camelot in the Town of Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin after a six-year battle with cancer.

Sandy was born December 7, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carroll M. and Marcella J. (Pinick) Casey. She became...

Roger W. Walker

Roger W. Walker

Aug 2, 2023

Age 88 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Roseville; passed away August 2, 2023.

Preceded in death by wife, Arlene; parents and siblings.

Survived by children, Lynn (John) Menk, Barb Walker (Nate Moore), Jean Watkins and Jim Walker; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, August 19 at NEW BRIGHTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1500 29th Ave...

Matthew A. Klemmer

Matthew A. Klemmer

Aug 2, 2023

Age 56, of St. Paul, MN. Born July 3, 1967 and entered eternal rest on August 2, 2023 after a brief battle with ALS.

He was rough around the edges, but had the softest heart and the most infectious laugh. He was a die-hard Harley-Davidson fan through and through and found his peace while riding his beloved “Ethel”.

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John Gilbert Hobscheid

John Gilbert Hobscheid

Aug 2, 2023

John Gilbert Hobscheid, 94, of Roseville, MN passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 with family by his side.   John was born December 24, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. In the 1940’s, his family moved to Barronett, Wisconsin. Here he helped his father start a farm and build a house on Spider Lake. In 1951, he was drafted by the...

James W. Kinsel

James W. Kinsel

Jul 28, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Isabel & Gerald Kinsel; brother & sister-in-law, Jack & Mary Kinsel; and nephew, Mike Kinsel.

Jim graduated from Wilson High, Hamline University and the University of Minnesota. He received a National Science Foundation Grant to San Jose University, CA and taught Mathematics at Roseville Schools for 39 years.

He loved his faith, family, teaching, sports...

Raphael P. "Ray" Auge, Jr.

Raphael P. "Ray" Auge, Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

Age 81, of Roseville; passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Ray & Margaret.

Survived by wife of 56 years, Barb; son, Chad (Sue); grandchildren, Oliver and Danyka; sister, Kathryn Grayden; other family and close friends.

Memorial service on Tuesday, August 8 at 1:00 PM at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N Dale St...

James Kevin Hand

James Kevin Hand

Jul 26, 2023

Jim was born on September 28, 1945, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ethel (Joyce) Hand; and sister, Maureen (Casey) Shepard.

Son of a hard-working Irish immigrant father, Jim lived a fruitful, productive life with his devoted wife Cheri (Gott) of almost 53 years. He is...

Pedgy J. Loehlein

Pedgy J. Loehlein

Jul 25, 2023

Age 82, of Anoka.

Survived by the love of her life of 42 years, Mike Sandager; daughters, Teri (Ryan) Dobbert, Lisa Loehlein, and Stacy (Joe) Grant; grandchildren, Tony (Anna) Hensler, Aaron Loehlein, and Nicole Grant; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Payton, and Grayson.

Loved and cherished by us all.

Celebration of life from 2-4 PM Saturday, September 9 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes,...

Thomas E. Kaluza

Thomas E. Kaluza

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Edward Kaluza

Age 81 of Circle Pines, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 25, 2023 after a courageous 12-month battle with cancer. 

Tom was born December 3, 1941 to Peter and Ida Kaluza in Browerville, MN. After graduating from Browerville high school, he attended St. Cloud State University and received his elementary education degree. He met Norma...

Audrey A. Smothers

Audrey A. Smothers

Jul 25, 2023

Audrey Ann Smothers, age 92, went home to the Lord on July 25, 2023.

Audrey was born on March 23, 1931 to Higno and Ann Olson of St. Paul, MN. She was a kind, honest, family-oriented and caring person who will be deeply missed by her loved ones. Audrey cherished every moment with her family. She and her husband Hank...

Jean Alma Wendt (Johnston)

Jean Alma Wendt (Johnston)

Jul 23, 2023

St. Paul resident Jean A. Wendt, 84, passed away July 23, 2023, after a short hospital stay as a result of Alzheimers/dementia. A funeral service is to be held Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home in Roseville, Minnesota at 11:00 AM. Following the service, her interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

Mrs. Wendt was...

John E. Micklo

John E. Micklo

Jul 22, 2023

Age 76 of Northfield, MN, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2023.   He was born May 1, 1947 to parents, John and Eugenia Micklo and grew up in Rockford, IL. He graduated East High School in 1965 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1969. He...

Trevor John Stroschein

Trevor John Stroschein

Jul 22, 2023

Trevor John Stroschein, age 47, of Vadnais Heights, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family, after a prolonged battle with liver disease. Trevor had several hospitalizations in the past months with numerous complications and setbacks.

Trevor was employed by St. Paul Public Housing Agency for over 15 years, where he worked as a...

Margaret S. Westerberg

Margaret S. Westerberg

Jul 21, 2023

"Peggy", age 83, of St. Paul, passed away on July 21, 2023.

Preceded in death by siblings, Sandra Brooks, Tom Wells, Deborah Sanders, Keith Wells, and Kenny Wells.

Survived by husband, Gordon Westerberg, Sr.; children, Dawn Westerberg, Gordon (Rosa) Westerberg, Jr., Taylor Westerberg; grandchildren, Benjamin, Joseph, Michael, Amber; great grandchildren, Jacqueline, Lauren; and siblings, Celeste (Al) Silva, Jodi Diamond, Fred...

Nancy Leann Strantz

Nancy Leann Strantz

Jul 21, 2023

Age 83 of Lino Lakes, passed away July 21, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, John & Leone Grossman; husband Ronald Strantz; and grandson, Joseph J. Strantz.

Survived by children, John (Kim) Strantz, Susanne (David) Koalska, Sharon (Jason) Helgemoe, Daniel (Tracy) Strantz; grandchildren, Holly (Zac) Siwek, Patrick, Scott, Sarah, Jenny (Dan) Nelson, Katie, Cory, and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Logan, and...