OBITUARIES
Heather Lori Kanada
Jul 21, 2023
Age 34, of Roseville, passed away on July 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by mother, Suzi Kanada; grandmother, Lorraine Kanada; and aunt, Joan Peterson.
Survived by siblings, Tammy (Todd) Knobbe, James Kanada; niece, Madeline Knobbe; and several aunts, uncles & cousins.
Heather was a resident of Axis on Eldridge.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, July 27 at Mueller-Bies...
Richard August Meyers
Jul 20, 2023
Passed away at the Maplewood Care Center on July 20, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 8th, 1943, the second son of Peter and Eva Meyers.
He was preceded by his parents; two daughters, Mellissa and Angel; and three brothers, Peter, Ben, and Charles.
He is survived...
Katherine Lavonne Line (Bugh)
Jul 20, 2023
On July 20, 2023, Katherine (Bugh) Line passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 83.
Katherine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 17, 1939, to Fred and Lavone (Bonneville) Bugh. She was the fifth of six children. Katherine graduated from Johnson High School in 1957, and then went on to earn her degree as...
Kathleen Mae Turcotte
Jul 19, 2023
Age 79, of Roseville.
Passed away on July 19, 2023.
Born April 27, 1944 to Thomas and Agnes Turcotte.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Agnes; beloved brother, Joe; and sister-in-law, Peggy.
Survived by siblings, Tom, Jim, Dorothy Schaaf, Marge (Jerry) Kazmierczak, Larry, and Ray (Mary); 24 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and...
Katherine Marie Juutilainen (Wald)
Jul 18, 2023
Kathy Juutilainen (Wald) of Lino Lakes sadly left us on July 18, 2023, after an eight-week battle fighting complications from a long-awaited lung transplant.
She was born August 12, 1962, to Francis and Ruth Wald, and grew up in North St. Paul alongside her four siblings, Mary, Becky, Fran, and Carol. She graduated high school, and then went on...
MaryKay Lynch (Tibbetts)
Jul 18, 2023
Age 72, of St. Paul.
Passed away on July 18, 2023.
Survived by husband, Michael; sisters, Darlene & Susan; and loving granddaughter, Desha.
Preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie; sons, Jason & Brian; and daughter-in-law, Marcia.
She was a secretary for 30 years at St. Paul Public Schools.
Member of White Earth Band of Ojibwe.
Private family...
David D. Kaufman
Jul 17, 2023
Age 57, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 17, 2023.
Born to Alfred and Rose (Diebel) Kaufman on August 16, 1965, David lived a zestful life filled with countless memories. He dedicated himself to his craft, honing his skills as a mechanic and sharing his love for cars and hockey with his children. His boundless...
Stephen R. Metzdorf
Jul 14, 2023
Age 74 of Roseville, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Preceded in death by father, Richard; mother, Florence.
Survived by sons, Matthew and Stephen; daughters, Melissa, Michelle and Nicole; and sisters, Theresa Montgomery and Carolee (Dale) Triplett.
No services will be held.
Elizabeth J. Bonitz
Jul 13, 2023
God called Elizabeth home at the glorious age of 96.
Elizabeth "Betty" was born on June 30, 1927, in Little Falls MN to the late Frank and Rose (née Domish) Wachlarowicz. She was rich with wonderful childhood memories of Little Falls like fishing with her dad and helping her parents with Frank’s Place, a bar/liquor store and boarding house upstairs....
Sally Rae Rowe (Douglas)
Jul 12, 2023
Age 62 of Ham Lake, passed away surrounded by family on July 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by father, Frank Douglas; brother, Jim Douglas; brothers-in-law, Bruce Christensen, Don Tetens, Rodney Rowe; mother-in-law, Colleen Baltus; stepfather-in-law, Lenny Baltus; father-in-law, Bob Rowe; and niece, Val Tueffel.
Survived by husband, Dave; sons, Matt (Jenny), Jeff (Ashley), Danny (Brittany); grandchildren, Delana, Slade, Mira, Aurora,...
Julie Ann Carlson
Jul 11, 2023
Age 39 of Maplewood. Passed away July 11, 2023.
Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Karl and Renee Carlson; maternal grandparents, George and Evelyn Manderud.
Survived by parents, John and Judy Carlson; loving partner, Scott Donovan; siblings, Brian (Amy) Carlson, Erik (Nichole), Danny (Shannon) Carlson; nieces and nephews, Isaac, Avery, AJ, Ella, Ada. Julie is also survived by many...
Mary T. Peters
Jul 9, 2023
Mary Therese Peters, born October 13, 1939, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years young.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving parents, Rose and William Peters; and her beautiful sister-in-law, Audrey Peters.
She is survived by her “ride or die” brother, Bill Peters; plus countless dear relatives and precious friends.
Mary graduated...
Vivian C. Wallraff
Jul 9, 2023
Passed away July 9, 2023 at age 103. Vivian was a 72 year resident of Roseville.
Preceded in death by husband, Bill Wallraff; sisters, Martha Kosse, Marlys Hampe, Betty Zahner; and brother, Vernon Tangen.
Survived by seven children, Mike (Judy), Cheryl (Dick) Robinson, Mark (Kathy), Steve (Carol), Connie (Jeff) Grady, Chris (Rob) Haskins, and Lyn Barrette; 19 grandchildren; 51...
James T. Lym
Jul 7, 2023
James Timothy Lym, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 7th, surrounded by his wife and four loving daughters.
Jim was born on August 12, 1929, to Ernest and Kathryn (Cassidy) Lym in South Saint Paul, MN.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; his great-grandson, Gavin; sisters, Dorothy Lym and Margaret Murphy.
He is survived by his...
Edward G. Zoerb
Jul 6, 2023
Edward George Zoerb, age 93, of Roseville, passed away on July 6, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born to parents, George Louis and Lillian Francis Jane Zoerb on April 17, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN. Ed graduated from West High School in Minneapolis in 1948. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering...
Cynthia Sue Kath
Jul 6, 2023
Cynthia was impossible to ignore. Her free spirit, kindness and spirituality were inspirational. She taught us all to be kinder and gentler.
In October 2018, Cynthia ("YaYa") was diagnosed with cancer. Randy Rosauer, her loving partner since 2008, softened her 5-year struggle. They persevered with grace, dignity & hope. In January 2023, she and Randy were united in marriage.
Cynthia...
Patrick M. Kavanagh
Jul 2, 2023
Member of IBEW Local 110 and Indian Hills Golf Club
Age 66, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 2, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Patricia.
Survived by his wife, Sharon (née Walrath); children, Kelly Jo and Patrick Jr.; siblings, Linda Litecky, James (Bunny), Joan Guider, Donna (Lou) Bredemus, Theresa, and...
Muriel J. Keil
Jun 28, 2023
Muriel Jeanette Keil (nee Sanner), passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 at the age of 90.
Muriel was born on January 15, 1933 to Oscar and Clara Sanner of Lancaster, MN the ninth of ten children. She married Dennis Keil on September 17, 1955 and relocated to the Twin Cities, ultimately settling in Roseville.
Muriel graduated from the Bethesda...
Lynette Joy Lee
Jun 26, 2023
Lynette Joy Lee was called Home to rest on Monday, June 26, 2023.
She was born to Orion W. Lee and Ione (Van Loon) Lee on Nov 24, 1957 in Buffalo Center, Iowa. She graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1976. At the age of 11, she committed her life to God, and when she was 17, she offered...
John "Jack" Welsch
Jun 25, 2023
Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away June 25, 2023.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Mary Anne; and parents, Florian & Cecelia.
Survived by children, Julie (Jim) Motzko, John (Toni), James (Kristen Boelter), Mike (Deborah); grandchildren, Abby, Lauren, Ryan, Jack, Owen, Allison, Jocelyn; 5 siblings; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Jack was a loving husband, dad,...