OBITUARIES

Heather Lori Kanada

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...