OBITUARIES

Richard L. Dian

Richard L. Dian

Jan 7, 2023

Age 76, of Shakopee, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 7, 2023.​Preceded in death by parents, Leo & Cassie; and infant brother, Joseph.​Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Judy; children, Steven (Jayde), Joslynne Fox, Chris (Brooke); grandchildren, Jesse, Keith, Sterling, Brody, Autumn, Ty, Avery, Cam; siblings, Bill (Katie) & Denise; and...

Vicki R. Marlowe (Ihrig)

Vicki R. Marlowe (Ihrig)

Jan 6, 2023

Age 74 of Little Canada, after a long, fun-filled life of travel and wonderful friendships, Vicki passed away peacefully succumbing to Alzheimer's with her family by her side.  Preceded in death by parents William Jr. and Mildred (Ihrig), her husband Roger, siblings James and Linda.  Survived by daughter, Amelia (David) Loomis; son, James; grandsons, Zachary, and Miles; siblings, Patricia (Aldo),...

Jim Nelson

Jim Nelson

Jan 5, 2023

Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Duluth and Circle Pines, passed away on January 5, 2023. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Peggy; children, Ron (Kathy) Nelson, Jim (Bonnie) Nelson, and Jody (Gary) Borgemenke; and grandchildren, Liz, Emily, Aaron, Ben, Kristin & Hannah. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Our Savior’s...

Lydia A. Mansun (Mastel)

Lydia A. Mansun (Mastel)

Jan 4, 2023

Of Shoreview

Passed away peacefully January 4, 2023, one day short of her 98th birthday.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold; and daughter, Mary Kay Kunz.

Survived by her two sons Bill (Judy) and Jack (Tammy); grandchildren, Christine (Tom) Kunz, Carrie (Ryan) Dillon, Nicole (Derek) Watson, Rachel Mansun; and great-grandchildren, Trey, Tyler, Abby, Luke, and Blair.

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John C. Bartlett

John C. Bartlett

Jan 2, 2023

John C. Bartlett, age 62 of St. Paul, passed away January 2, 2023.​

Preceded in death by father, George.​

Survived by wife, Jean; mother, Jeanette; and sister, Pam (Dave) Pekel.​

John the Ironworker...AKA...Ed Nap, proudly built the skyline of LA.

​A visitation to celebrate John's life will be held from 10:00 AM - 12 Noon on Saturday, January 14 at...

Franklin L. Gurney

Franklin L. Gurney

Jan 1, 2023

Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away on January 1, 2023.

Preceded in death by first wife, Janice; and sister, Lois (Elmer) Vogel.

Survived by current wife, Sharon Olson-Gurney; children, Steve (Barb) Gurney, Dianne (Glenn) Rusler, Mike (Janelle) Olson, David (Anna) Gurney, Kim (Ron) Kubicek, Michelle (Brad) Charchenko, Scooter Olson; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Frank attended Mechanic Arts H.S.,...

Walter B. Rauscher

Walter B. Rauscher

Jan 1, 2023

Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather​Age 94, passed away on January 1, 2023. ​Preceded in death by beloved wife, Jean.​Survived by children, Mike (June), Patrick, Kelly (Steve); grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, January 6, 2023 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B. Visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday.  Interment Roselawn...

Eleanor M. Kubal (Tuholski)

Eleanor M. Kubal (Tuholski)

Dec 31, 2022

Age 91 of Shoreview, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 31, 2022 and is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Born and raised in Little Falls, MN, worked and raised her children in Minneapolis.  Survived by children, Mike Kubal, Jeff (Valerie) Kubal, Jacki Kubal and Laure Sullivan; grandchildren, Jason, Chris, Morgan (John),...

Steven Paul Huhne

Steven Paul Huhne

Dec 31, 2022

Steven Paul Huhne, born on the 11th of April, 1964 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the 31st of December, 2022 in Lino Lakes, Minnesota after a 6-year battle with prostate cancer.​Steve, ever an adventurer, had always wanted to see the world. He worked his way up from his first job at Jay's Pizza Restaurant during his teenage years...

Michael John Coyle

Michael John Coyle

Dec 30, 2022

Michael Coyle, 67, of Lino Lakes, MN, sadly left us on December 30, 2022.  He fought a horrific battle of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disease that kept him from doing all the things he loved so very much in life. ​Mike enjoyed a carefree and abundant childhood at 1333 Stickney in South St. Paul, MN.  He basked in the love of...

Thomas M. Luther

Thomas M. Luther

Dec 30, 2022

Thomas M. Luther, age 70 of Stacy, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2022.​Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Joyce.​Survived by wife, Janet; children, Shawn (Tara), Scott, and Kelli (Peter) Gontarek; grandchildren, Michelle, Abby, Alaina, Alexis, and Autumn; brothers, Terry, Tim, and Tracy (Tammy); and sister, Theresa Luther-Dolan.​A Celebration of Tom's life will be held from 12-4 PM...

Byron Jerome Leason

Byron Jerome Leason

Dec 30, 2022

Age 60, of Blaine, MN and Danbury WI, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30 2022.​

Byron is survived by wife, Jennifer Leason, and children, Dylan (Leah) Leason, Kyle Leason and Kaelin (Paul) Ireland; grandchildren, Sylvia Leason and Luke, Corban, Liset, Jotham, Micha, Elam, Zion, Eveli, Daniel Ireland; siblings, Kenneth Leason, Barbara Pahl, Charlene (Ken) Bridgeman, Curtis Leason and Deborah Leason.​

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Thomas David Cwiklo

Thomas David Cwiklo

Dec 29, 2022

Thomas D. Cwiklo passed away in St. Paul, MN, on December 29, 2022.​Thomas, "Tommy", "Tom" (to his friends), was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on December 1, 1949 to Frank and Stella Cwiklo.​He attended St. Lawrence Catholic Grade School and graduated from Assumption High School. This was the beginning of his deep devotion to his Catholic faith. He served as...

Alex C. Becker

Alex C. Becker

Dec 27, 2022

Alex was born in Saint Paul, at Regions Hospital. He lived his entire life in Saint Paul’s North End Neighborhood. He graduated from Como Park Senior High School in 2019, proudly a member of the MCJROTC.

He started his first job after graduation at Bimbo Bakery with his stepdad, Morgan. He then started working with his father, Tim at...

Louise C. Knowlan

Louise C. Knowlan

Dec 26, 2022

Louise Clarabelle (Postema) Knowlan, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2022.

Louise was born on May 1, 1927, to Dirk and Catharina Postema. She was raised in St. Paul, and graduated from Murray High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Knowlan, and enjoyed 57 years of marriage. They built their own home outside of...

David Lee Roy Meyer

David Lee Roy Meyer

Dec 25, 2022

David L. Meyer, age 66, of St. Paul, passed away 4:00 AM on December 25, 2022.​​He is survived by those whom he loved: Duoc Tran, Hoaxuan Amy Nguyen, Lee Tran, Nhathao Tran, Katelynn Tran, and Nhatquang Tran.​David was a great man who loved kids and spending quality time with the people he loved. He was a protector and was always...

Linda Marian Johnson

Linda Marian Johnson

Dec 24, 2022

Age 75, of White Bear Lake Township; passed away on December 24, 2022.​

Preceded in death by parents, Melvin S. and H. Louise Johnson; and nieces, Naomi L. Wollman and Julie Fick.

Survived by sisters, Ann (David) Wollman, June (John) Peck and Grace (Terry) Bowers; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, January 7 at...

Judy Mae Davidson

Judy Mae Davidson

Dec 23, 2022

Age 72, of Oakdale, peacefully crossed over to Heaven on December 23, 2022.  She is preceded in death by mother, Ardyce Molitor; father, Frank (Marie) Van Horn; and brother, Steven (Lucy) Van Horn.  Survived by children, Nicole (Anthony) Carter, Benjamin (Rishelle) Davidson; grandchildren, Cody, Broc, Mason, Sevanah, Liliana, Luke; sister, Linda Petri; aunt, Pat (Charles) Stumpf; nieces, Christine & Valerie;...

Janice A. Moen (Roen)

Janice A. Moen (Roen)

Dec 22, 2022

Janice Alma Moen (Roen)  age 74, died peacefully surrounded by her husband and two sons, and went to her heavenly home on December 22, 2022.

Jan was born on May 3, 1948 to Arnie and Ada Roen in Madison, MN. She and her older brother, Arvin, were “town kids” and well known throughout the community growing up. They continued to...

Douglas Paul Pardo, Sr.

Douglas Paul Pardo, Sr.

Dec 22, 2022

Douglas Paul Pardo, Sr., of St. Paul, passed away on December 22, 2022 while engaged in a battle with cancer. Born October 26, 1955 to Joe and Joanne Pardo, he graduated from Mounds View High School (1973) and the College of St. Thomas with a BA in Business (1979). He had an entrepreneurial spirit which led him to starting his own...