OBITUARIES

Carol JoAnn Christianson (Anderson)

Carol JoAnn Christianson (Anderson)

Mar 27, 2022

Carol, age 89 of Saint Paul, was preceded in death by infant son, Mark; parents, Clarence & Hazel; siblings, Eileen, Claude, Marjorie; & ex-husband, Clifford.

Survived by children, Dawn, Kim, and Lane (Laura); grandson, Matthew (Shelly); great-granddaughter, Marley; and sister, Bonnie.​

Carol JoAnn Christianson, born in Elysian, MN on December 2, 1932. Lived in Mankato, St. Paul & Maplewood...

Darrell W. Chinander

Darrell W. Chinander

Mar 27, 2022

Age 76. Longtime resident of St. Paul.

​Preceded in death by parents, Irene & Verney; and brother, Dale.

Survived by sister, Darlene (Mark) Kamrath; brother, Jerry; also, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral service 11 AM Monday, April 4 at LYNGBLOMSTEN CARE CENTER CHAPEL, 1415 Almond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation 10 – 11 AM Monday.

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Robert E. Loida

Robert E. Loida

Mar 26, 2022

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away March 26, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Hattie; and sister, Dorothy Suchy.​Survived by brother, Gene (MaryAnn); nieces, Kathy (Howard) Hall, Mary Toner, Lori (Dave) Pilarski and Deb (Ken) Jacobs; nephew, Gene (Sue) Loida; 6 great nieces and nephews; 1 great-great nephew; and special friend, Agnes Moser.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM...

Jacquelyn A. Benjamin

Jacquelyn A. Benjamin

Mar 25, 2022

Jacquelyn Arvella Benjamin went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2022 surrounded by family in her own home in Maplewood, MN. Jackie was born May 18, 1932 in Fosston, MN. During her school years she loved sports and played basketball and sang in the choir.  She graduated from Gonvick High School in 1950. Following graduation, she moved...

Mary Anne Welsch (Pihaly)

Mary Anne Welsch (Pihaly)

Mar 24, 2022

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Hockey Mom.

Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away on March 24, 2022.​

Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Eleanor Pihaly; and brother, Robert Pihaly.

Survived by loving husband of 54 years, John “Jack”; children, Julie (Jim) Motzko, John (Toni), James (Kristen Boelter), Mike (Deborah); grandchildren, Abby, Lauren, Ryan, Jack, Owen, Allison, Jocelyn;...

Laurentia Smieja

Laurentia Smieja

Mar 23, 2022

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away March 23, 2022. Preceded in death by son, Michael "Chuck"; brothers, Ronald and Earl Czech; and sister, Judith Buhl. Survived by husband of 70 years, Michael R.; sons, Paul, Dan, Ken (Ginger) and Gerard (Teri); daughter, Edane; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Mary Jean) Czech; and sister, Winnie (Adam) Kramer. Also survived by...

Thomas J. Murray

Thomas J. Murray

Mar 21, 2022

Age 64, of Shoreview, passed away March 21, 2022.

Survived by fiancee, Sharon Mondry; son, Adam; stepchildren, Brent, Rob, Mike, Ricky, Paul and Pam; grandkids, Alexis and A.J.; sisters, Mickey (Bob) Willard and Brenda Murray (Michael Bruzek); loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation to celebrate Tom's life will be held from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, April 12 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL...

Glennis Adele Svendsen

Glennis Adele Svendsen

Mar 19, 2022

Glennis, age 72 of Mendota Heights, MN flew away on the wings of the wind on March 19, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Glennis spent her childhood in Columbia Heights, went to Hamline College in St. Paul, and lived in Minneapolis before moving to the suburbs.​For 36 years, Glennis was a flight attendant with a penchant for international...

Dennis J. Arrigoni

Dennis J. Arrigoni

Mar 17, 2022

Age 78.​Passed away peacefully on March 17 in Florida with his wife by his side.​He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Virginia Arrigoni; brothers, Joseph and Ronald; and sister, Vickie Heinz.​Dennis is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Jean; sisters, Emmajean Anderson and Gina (Peter) Henly; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends...

Linda Jean Lattin

Linda Jean Lattin

Mar 16, 2022

Linda Jean Lattin was born on March 31, 1951, and passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 70, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. ​A secretary, realtor, and an elementary teacher’s aide, Linda’s love of...

Neal A. Noren

Neal A. Noren

Mar 16, 2022

Age 70, of Circle Pines.  Passed away on March 16, 2022.  Preceded in death by wife, Nancy.  Survived by daughter, Jillian (Steve) D’Aigle; grandchildren, Evan, Noah, Owen; sister, Linda (Roger) Brown; brother, Bert Noren (Peggy Rudman); nieces, nephews, and friends.  Memorial service 2 PM Friday, April 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23).  Visitation from...

Ella C. O'Brien

Ella C. O'Brien

Mar 15, 2022

Age 85, of Wyoming MN.  Passed away peacefully following a long illness on March 15, 2022 with family by her side.  Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; son, Larry; and son-in-law, Kevin.  Survived by children, Mike (Kim), Jane Littler, Bob (Barb), Patty (Matt) Ableiter, John (Terri); daughter-in-law, Pam; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.  Ella loved her time up north at...

Lois Wilsey Wilson Murch

Lois Wilsey Wilson Murch

Mar 14, 2022

Passed peacefully on March 14, 2022.  Born to Lester and Caroline Wilsey, March 25, 1928.  She grew up in Weyerhaeuser, WI on a farm with three brothers: Roland, Lester, and Don. The family moved to St. Paul when Lester Sr. moved his business, Indianhead Truck Line, in 1944. ​Lois Married Jerry Wilson October 11, 1947. They were involved in church...

John J. Kaiser

John J. Kaiser

Mar 14, 2022

On Monday, March 14th, John J. Kaiser of St. Paul passed away suddenly at 51 years old surrounded by his beloved family. John is preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Lorraine Lalley, Jack and Maxine Kaiser; uncle, Michael Lalley.  John is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary; daughter, Mikayla; parents, Vickey and John; brother, David (Heidi); and many...

Lillie A. Rutz

Lillie A. Rutz

Mar 14, 2022

Age 85, of Roseville, passed away peacefully March 14, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Karl; parents, Alfred and Lydia Luecker; and brother, Jerry Luecker.​Survived by children, Karen (Virgil) Gramenz, John (Linda) and Pam (Tom) Gross; grandchildren, Rebecca (Carl), Bryan (Elizabeth), Eric, Adam, Sarah, Joshua and Stefan; sister, Kathy Mueller; and brother, Ron (Nancy) Luecker.​Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 22...

Teresa M. Larson

Teresa M. Larson

Mar 13, 2022

Teresa Marie Larson, age 54 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 after a fierce battle with cancer.  She is survived by her father, Vern; step-parents,  Kathleen and Dan; and brothers, Matthew, Andrew, Michael, and John. She is preceded in death by her mother, Erma; and her brother, Tyler. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 18 with visitation one...

Marcel A. Zoch

Marcel A. Zoch

Mar 13, 2022

Age 93, of Little Canada, MN passed away on March 13, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; parents, Joseph and Stefania Zoch; and daughter, Susan Maile. Survived by children, Paul (Karen) Zoch, Dale (Teri) Zoch, Bruce (April) Zoch, and Nancy (Alan) McHugh; son-in-law, Dennis Maile; brother, Jim (Dorothy) Zoch; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.​Marcel (Marc) was born on June...

Lois J. Golie

Lois J. Golie

Mar 12, 2022

(née Andersen)  Age 83; passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 at Cardigan Ridge, where she was living independently. She is preceded in death by her husband, Byron; parents, Leo and Esther; brothers, Philip and Dick; and brothers-in-law, Skip, Tom and Jim. She is survived by her children, Tim (Leslie) and Nancy (Dave); five granddaughters, Alex (Brian), Sara (Brandon), Erin (Noah), Alli,...

Paula K. Solon

Paula K. Solon

Mar 8, 2022

Amazing mother and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ann Tool; and by her sisters, Joanne Walsh and Maureen Scott. Age 76, Paula passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022 in her home. Survived by her daughter, Tracy, and her children by choice, Judy, David, and Vernard; and other family members, Josette, David, Cindy, and Nan. Paula devoted her life to helping...

John Carl Lang

John Carl Lang

Mar 8, 2022

Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa​ Age 79, of St. Paul, passed away on March 8, 2022 at Regions Hospital due to heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, John B. & Agnes; and sisters, Jeanne Weber, Mary Ann Folska & Barb Strohkirch.  Survived by wife, JoAnn (Tschida); children, John D. (Kelly), Amy (Dean) Wirtanen, Molly (Eric) Olson; grandchildren, John E., Brittany, Kellen,...