OBITUARIES

Peter William Hillmer

Peter William Hillmer

Jan 24, 2022

Born July 14, 1927 in Long Prairie, MN to Frank & Mary Hillmer.  Preceded in death by son, Ronald; and 10 siblings. Survived by wife, Lorraine; children, Gary, Tom, Diane (Brennan); seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, February 1 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Visitation at the church...

Charles C. "Chuck" "Big C" LaClare

Charles C. "Chuck" "Big C" LaClare

Jan 23, 2022

Age 73, Vietnam Veteran. Chuck passed away on January 23, 2022.​Preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Clarice; sister, Eleanor Jacobs; in-laws, George and Johanna Fastner; brothers-in-law, Joe and John Fastner, Gary Arndt; niece, Becky Fastner; and friend, Gordy White.​Survived by wife of 43 years, Jean; daughter, Bonnie (Matt) Blakeman; grandchildren, Taylour and Ethan Blakeman; brother, Louis (Kathy) LaClare; sister,...

Robert B. Bowen

Robert B. Bowen

Jan 21, 2022

Robert B. Bowen, age 84 of St. Paul, passed away January 21, 2022. 

Preceded in death by son, Patrick; and daughters, Vicky LeVasseur and Anne. 

Survived by wife, Marcia; daughters, Kathy and Margie; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson, with another on the way. 

Bob was a longtime dedicated volunteer with the VA and various veteran organizations. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

Patrick James O'Connor

Patrick James O'Connor

Jan 18, 2022

Patrick James O’Connor, age 76 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota passed away on January 18, 2022. For three years Pat struggled with prostate cancer and brain cancer.​Patrick was born on October 16, 1945, to Patrick James and Darline Anita (Hocking) O’Connor in Green Bay, Wisconsin.​Pat attended St. Phillips Grade School and graduated in 1963 from Preble High School in Green Bay....

Terese Ann Emberson

Terese Ann Emberson

Jan 18, 2022

Age 66, of Little Canada, passed away January 18, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Shirley Zarembinski; grandsons, Kenton and Clayton Bowling; and sister, Mary Kay Borchardt.​Survived by daughters, Nissi Scholl (Bret) and Megan Scholl; sisters, Laura (Richard) Miller, Susie (Paul) Schmidt and Lynnette Buelow; brothers, Dave Zarembinski, Dan (Tracy) Zarembinski, Tim (Neva Simmonsen) Zarembinski and Tom Zarembinski; brother-in-law,...

Gary Leo Thelen

Gary Leo Thelen

Jan 18, 2022

Beloved father and grandfather.​Age 76, of Circle Pines, MN. Passed away on January 18, 2022.​Gary was born April 4, 1945 to Fred and Mathilda (Boes) Thelen. He grew up on the family’s farm near Breda, IA and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1963. After high school, he joined the Air Force for 4 years. He eventually moved to...

Edward B. "Ted" Radcliffe

Edward B. "Ted" Radcliffe

Jan 17, 2022

Age 85 of Little Canada, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 17, 2022. Born October 25, 1936 near Rapid City, Manitoba, Canada.  A pioneer in integrated pest management, Ted authored 138 research publications and advised 38 graduate students over 46 years of faculty service.  Ted is survived...

Andrew Schlosser

Andrew Schlosser

Jan 16, 2022

Andrew passed away peacefully with his wife, Debbie and daughter, Abby by his side. Andrew lived in Roseville his entire life, was a member of the B-Dale Club, and played golf & cribbage. He also enjoyed playing hockey & softball. Andrew was an owner of Peak Printing. He enjoyed fishing & hunting with friends and family in South Dakota, on...

Sandra Lynn "Babe" Pepler

Sandra Lynn "Babe" Pepler

Jan 16, 2022

née Madson; formerly Sandra Schmitz

Age 75, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Betty Madson, first husband, John Schmitz; and stepson, Todd Schmitz. Survived by husband, James Pepler; children, John Schmitz, Deanna Schmitz, and Melissa (Jon) Rauch; grandchildren, Alexis, Baylie, Jacob, Marisa, Seth, Trenton, and Mikayla; four great-grandchildren; brother,...

John F. Gallagher

John F. Gallagher

Jan 16, 2022

John F. Gallagher, age 88 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022.​Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; and sister, Colleen Havens.​Survived by children, Terry, Tim, Cindy (Scott) Schufman, Jackie Engelmeier and Jerry "Lou" (Judy); grandchildren, Mandi (Conor), Angie (Will), Jeff (Becca), Mike, Erin, Shane, Allison (Jay), Nick, Hannah and Brenden; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim; many other relatives and...

Harvey Pothen

Harvey Pothen

Jan 14, 2022

Age 79, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully in Arizona surrounded by his family on January 14, 2022.  He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. His passion for family and friends guided every action, he devoted his life to service of others. We are truly blessed to have called him dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. We will miss...

James Walter Vlahadamis

James Walter Vlahadamis

Jan 14, 2022

James Walter Vlahadamis, 51, of Cambridge, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022, surrounded by his family.  James was born on December 5, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Harry and Juliana Vlahadamis. The family relocated to Grantsburg, Wisconsin, in 1983 to return to the family homestead. There James helped his family establish a hobby...

William V. Leasure

William V. Leasure

Jan 13, 2022

William V. "Bill" Leasure, 79, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022.  Preceded in death by father, Virgil; mother, Geneva; sister, Janice; brother, Don; and grandson, Jacob. Survived by siblings, Joanne (Bruce), Randy, Wendy (Stan), and Kevin (Stephanie); children, Derek (Julie), Kim (Ryan), and Carmel (Justin); and grandchildren Kyla, Maia, Dakota, Evan, and Elena. Bill grew up in Lexington, MN, where his lifelong...

Therese Ann Schwartzbauer

Therese Ann Schwartzbauer

Jan 13, 2022

Preceded in death by her parents, Len and Flo Carlson.

Therese is survived by her children, Tony, John, Nathan, and Luke (Shawna) Schwartzbauer; her beloved grandchildren, Will and Leo; her siblings, Andrew Carlson, Steve (Angie) Carlson, and Ann (Phil) Kreye; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday, February 5 at THE CHURCH OF...

Thomas Leo Groh

Thomas Leo Groh

Jan 12, 2022

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022.​Preceded in death by his significant other, Ruth Mohr; parents, Leo & Marcella; sister, Kay Steivers; and nephew, Pat Engelstad.​Survived by children, Tom Groh, Jr. and Jolene (Jeff) Tabery; grandchildren, Riley Groh, Brianna Erickson, Zoey Erickson, Jordan (Todd) Remer; three great-grandchildren; brother, Randy (Kathy) Eastman; and nephews, Mike (Hope)...

Leslie E. Buege

Leslie E. Buege

Jan 12, 2022

Called home to be with his Lord and Savior.​Age 83 of St. Paul, passed away on January 12, 2022.   Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Inga; and siblings, Mercedes Dorsten, Roger, Kenneth, Dean, and Gary.   Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Kay; sons, Timothy (Patti) and Paul; and granddaughters, Elizabeth Buege and Caitlyn (Brad) Halbersma.   Private family services...

Gerald Townley

Gerald Townley

Jan 11, 2022

Gerald Townley, age 72 of St. Paul, passed away January 11, 2022.​He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Isabelle; brothers, Ken Ford, Wilbur Ford and Jay Townley, Jr.; and sister, Viola Hare.​Survived by brother, Robert (Dolly) and all his friends at Merrick and LSS.​Private interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Donald J. Rickmeier

Donald J. Rickmeier

Jan 11, 2022

Age 85 of Mounds View, passed away on January 11, 2022​Preceded in death by wife, Dolores.​Survived by daughters, Ana (Don) Rossbach and Sandra (Rev. Ty) Thompson; ND grandchildren, Stephanie (Logan) Holisky, Julia Rossbach, Hannah (Luke) Steppey, and Elijah Thompson. Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 15 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St.  Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.  Visitation 10 – 11...

Michael "Mic" Buckles

Michael "Mic" Buckles

Jan 10, 2022

Age 71, of St. Paul.​Survived by daughters, Wendy and Melinda; grandson, Jake (Andrea); great-grandchildren, Daniel and Emilia; other family and friends.​He loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with friends, beer, bingo and pulltabs.​Memorial visitation from 3-7 PM Sunday, January 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B.

Michael H. Flagle

Michael H. Flagle

Jan 10, 2022

Born April 15, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022 at the age of 78.   He went to be with his wife, Adel, and his son, Christopher.   Survived and lovingly remembered by son, Michael (Samantha); and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Colton.   Memorial visitation 1:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, January 16 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. ...

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