OBITUARIES
Myron J. LaForte
Feb 10, 2023
Myron John LaForte, Age 89, of Blaine, MN, passed from this life, swiftly and peacefully, on Friday, February 10th, 2023, with his family at his side.A natural born storyteller, Myron was quick with recollections of days gone by, with a level of detail and character that was, simply, astounding. Most stories were based on fond memories and humorous events of...
Theodore R. Anderson
Feb 10, 2023
Theodore R. Anderson "Ted" passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 94.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline; youngest son, Byron; and brothers, Peter and Dale.
He is survived by his sister, Esther (Karl); brother, Warren (Mary); children, Raymond, Paula, Jolene, Michael, Robert, several grandchildren and their spouses, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and...
Alvin Dale Block
Feb 9, 2023
Age 96, of St. Paul, passed away on February 9, 2023.Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Alan (Sharon), Doug (Tami), Kevin, Todd (Mindy), Jay (Leigh); grandchildren, Nikki, Jesse, Megan, Holli, Jake, Michael, Amanda, Justin; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday, February 16 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd....
Ann Sluss
Feb 8, 2023
Ann Sluss (Helmin), age 82, of Plymouth, passed peacefully on February 8, 2023 with her children by her side. Born in Gilman, MN, as the second youngest of 13 children, she married her husband Donald Sluss and settled in Circle Pines to raise their family. She lived there for over 50 years. After spending time at home with her young...
Betty "Joanne" Edwall
Feb 7, 2023
Age 93, of North Oaks; passed away Feb. 7, 2023.Preceded in death by husband, H. “Gene” Edwall; parents, Olaf & Mabel Hesla; brother, Merton Hesla.Survived by children, Vickie (Wally) Bomgren, Carol (Neil) Fletcher, and David (Carol) Edwall; grandchildren, Brian (Angie) Bomgren, David (Amanda) Bomgren, Timothy (Lindsey) Bomgren, Amy (Brian) Freeman , Matthew (Aly) Fletcher,Sara (Coty) Kraiter, Shaye (Ryan) Hughes, Christopher...
Gladys E. Hanson
Feb 6, 2023
Gladys Hanson was born on July 18, 1923 to Leonard and Anna Krumwiede. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith School in Jackson County, MN. Married to Harlan Hanson on December 1, 1943 and had one son, Roger.
Gladys worked for 20 years for Hiawatha Metal Craft. She liked to garden many flowers, inside and out. She did...
Phillip Michael Dietz
Feb 5, 2023
Age 37, of Roseville, passed away on February 5, 2023.Preceded in death by grandparents, Allan Weber and Norbert & Venita Dietz.Survived by parents, Mike & Mary; brother, Justin (Beth Venit); grandmother, Noreen Weber; aunts & uncles, Jeff Dietz (Nicki Meyer), Joe (Paula) Weber, Mark Weber, Jim Weber (Laura Feldhusen), Sara Weber (Bob Hurlbett), Clare Weber; cousins, Andrew Weber, Katie Reitman,...
Marilyn J. Fortney (Berken)
Feb 5, 2023
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Age 80, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.Preceded in death by husband, Michael; daughter, Dawn; and sister, Betty.Survived by daughter, Michelle; grandsons, Tony, Dustyn, Nick; and brother, John (Sue) Berken. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 14 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2090 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville. Visitation...
Norbert E. Nilsson
Feb 2, 2023
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Age 97, of Roseville.
Norbert Nilsson entered eternal life on February 2, 2023.
Norbert was born on a farm in Gary, SD, the sixth of eleven children to Otto and Mary Agnes (née Bergeron). As the Great Depression grew and drought severely affected the...
Beverly J. Swanson
Feb 2, 2023
Beverly J. Swanson, age 89, of Roseville, MN, passed away quietly on February 2, 2023, joining her husband, Richard of 54 years, and son, Cary, in heaven.Beverly is survived by children, Drew, Kristi (David) Hollrah, Kyle (Brenda); daughter-in-law, Lori; 10 grandchildren, Leigh, Matt (Megan), Amy (Scott) Haar, Jake (Melissa), Nick, Luke (Annah), Brooke, Savannah (Paxton) LaQua, Erica, and Kassity; 12...
Bernice Sessing (nee Bervik)
Feb 2, 2023
Age 96 of Maplewood, passed away on Feb. 2, 2023.
Preceded in death by her infant daughter, and son, Ward.
Survived by loving husband, Norman; daughter, Orreen (Gary) Nottom; son, Rodney (Diane) Sessing; daughter-in-law, Margery Sessing; daughter, Mary (Walter) Lehne; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Bernice was born in Westby, Montana and went to grade school in a one room...
Kathryn Anne Turi
Feb 2, 2023
Kathryn "Katie" Anne Turi, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Timothy Turi and Carol Knutson Erickson. Survived by stepmother, Lois Turi; stepfather, Gary Erickson; sister, Amy Marx; nieces, Jackie Kissoon (Vanessa) and Lindsey Marx; nephew, Michael Marx; stepsister, Kellie Carroll (Dave); niece, Abbie Carroll; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Turi...
Kevin J. Dean
Feb 2, 2023
Passed away peacefully at Harmony Gardens Senior Living under the care of Grace Hospice.
Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and James Dean.
Survived by brother, Michael (Lee) and their children, Jenny, Elizabeth and Eric; sister, Laurel (James) Riebe and their children, Caitlin and Jordan; brother, Brian (Julie) and their children, Emily and Bradley; and several cousins.
Kevin battled...
Shawn M. Poundstone
Jan 31, 2023
Age 56 of Cedar, passed away on January 31, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Dolly. Survived by son, Sam; daughter, Mady; sister, Kim (Paul) Smith; brother, Scott (Linda) Poundstone; niece and nephews, David, Abbey and Matthew Smith; Nick (Nicole) and Jake Poundstone. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon Monday, February 13 at St. Joseph of the Lakes' Historic Church, 171...
Philip "Billy" Brendale
Jan 27, 2023
Philip Kaala "Billy" Brendale, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2023.Preceded in death by mother, Claudine Brauer; father, Philip; brother, Jimmy; sister, Robin Feiner; granddaughter, Christiana Sandstrom; and girlfriend, Vicky.Survived by son, William Petschen; daughters, Shayna Sandstrom and Shanna Petschen; grandchildren, Agnes, Aedan, Karstan, Faustina and Michael; brother, Mark; sister-in-law, Donna Wirth; brother-in-law, Jay Feiner; nieces, Jamie, Jenny, Samantha,...
Peter A. Palony, Jr.
Jan 25, 2023
Age 93, of Shoreview, passed away on January 25, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Mary; daughter, Kathy Stock; parents, Peter and Mary; 8 siblings. Survived by children, Elizabeth (Gary) Testa, Peter (Colleen), Mark (Risa), Mary (Tim) Sisco; beloved grandchildren, Nicole, Tori, Hailee, Hannah, Lyndsay, Patrick, Brennan, Anna, Erin, Katie, Gretchen, Camille, Ivy; great grandchildren, Hunter, Wyatt, Brielle, Paul Thomas, Adalynn,...
Shelly V. Michels
Jan 24, 2023
Shelly Veronica Michels, age 64, of Roseville, MN, passed away at home on January 24, 2023.
She was born August 27, 1958 in Owatonna, MN to biological parents, Isaac and Virginia Schnepp.
In addition to her biological parents, Shelly was also preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Victor and Shirley Michels; niece, Ashley Jenkin; great-niece, Grace Jenkin; great-nephew, Greyson...
Robert Charles Ballis
Jan 23, 2023
Age 69, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023.
Bob served in the military for 10 years, was on the St. Paul Police Reserve, and his last position was armed security guard.
Survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Ballis; sons, Herb Ballis and Robert J. Ballis; two stepdaughters, Nicole Hinkle and Jessica Mapel; stepson, Russell Helfritz; as...
Jean M. Schreier (nee Hanson)
Jan 23, 2023
Age 46, of HugoPassed away January 23, 2023 due to complications of cancer. Survived by husband, Stephen; children, Cayla, Cassie, Andrew, Logan, Marie, and Alyssa; parents, Mark and Janet Hanson; brother, Scott (Tracy) Hanson; nieces, Megan and Lindsey Hanson; many in-laws, other nieces and nephews, friends, and family. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 31 at THE CHURCH OF ST....
Nancy Muckala
Jan 23, 2023
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice; daughter, Lisa; brothers, Jim, Jerry, Jeff, and Steve; sister-in-law, Josie; nephew, Jimmy; and niece, Alice.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Tom; son, Dan; daughter, Jessica; grandchildren, Tristen, Chase, and Sierra; brother, John (Linda) Duclos; sister, Mary (Dan) Barthol; sisters-in-law, Deborah and Kathy; and dog, Kenny....