OBITUARIES

Willard "Willie" Davis

Willard "Willie" Davis

Jan 31, 2022

Willard "Willie" Davis, age 90, of Lino Lakes, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Willie was born August 20, 1931 in Mandan, North Dakota.​On August 3, 1953, he married the love of his life, Shirley (née Reuther).​Throughout most of his life, he had many trades; mechanic, heavy equipment operator, shop foreman, electrician, and later in life he started his own...

John Coleman Gubasta

John Coleman Gubasta

Jan 30, 2022

Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away on January 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, John J. & Gizella (nee Horvath); wife, Beverly (nee Meyer); children, Lynn & James; and sister, Dolores Gand.  Survived by children, Muriel Gubasta, John Gubasta, Jr., Cindy Hoel; grandson, Evan; and other family & friends.  Memorial service 12 Noon Friday, February 4 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...

Dennis Kaye Thompson

Dennis Kaye Thompson

Jan 28, 2022

On January 28, 2022, the world lost a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend to all in Dennis Kaye Thompson, age 77, known affectionately as “The Big Guy”.

Dennis was born in Forest City, IA on June 5th, 1944 and grew up on his family’s farm. After graduating from high school in New Richland, MN, he enlisted, along with...

Bettie L. Malani

Bettie L. Malani

Jan 27, 2022

Age 81, of St. Paul. Angel in Our Family.​Preceded in death by husband, Frank; son, Jeff; and brother, Tom Crocker. ​Survived by son, Kevin (Jennifer Kowarsch); daughter, Lisa; grandchildren, Allyssa (Eric) Horn, Courtney Vruno (Wes Wilds), and Andrew Schultz; great-grandchildren, Addy and Ava; brother, Bob (Sandy) Crocker; sister-in-law, Jan Crocker; many other family and friends. ​Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, February 3 at MUELLER-BIES...

William Harold Pearson

William Harold Pearson

Jan 27, 2022

Age 82, of Roseville, passed peacefully January 27, 2022.​Preceded in death by wife, Jean; parents, Herb & Edie; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Murphy.  Survived by children, Mark (Dawn) Pearson & Beth (Dean) Williamson; grandchildren, Hailey (Stephen) Englund, Derek Pearson, Taylor Williamson, Hunter Williamson; sisters, Marlys (Bob) Sewall, Joy (Errol) Joki; brother-in-law, George (Toney) Prudhomme; loving nieces & nephews; special friend,...

Edward "Ned" Wittman

Edward "Ned" Wittman

Jan 27, 2022

Of Bullhead City, AZ, formerly of St. Paul. 

Preceded in death by wife, Linda; daughter, Janet; parents, Clarence, Sr. and Edna; brother, Clarence, Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Laura and Kenneth “Bud” Sievers; brother-in-law, Kermit Sievers; and sister-in-law, Kathy Wittman. 

Survived by children, Jodi, Bruce (Kris), Bonnie (Jordan) Dearborn, and Angelina; grandchildren, Erika, Paige, Linda, Valerie, Dylan, Joshua, Tre, Jay Jay,...

Helen A. Miller

Helen A. Miller

Jan 25, 2022

Age 81, of White Bear Lake.​Preceded in death by her husband Steven W. Miller.   ​Survived by daughters, Christine (Mark) Fredricksen, Sandra (Ron) Degnan, Sharon (Jon) Buersken, Pamela Miller, Stephani Miller (Brian Peterson); 11 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. ​Helen was a loving caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time at the beach with family and friends. Some...

Carol Ann Salin

Carol Ann Salin

Jan 24, 2022

Age 61, of Centerville.​Preceded in death by parents, Ken and Margaret.​Survived by siblings, Brian (Laurie) Salin, Elaine (Tim) Olds, John (Krista) Salin; niece & nephews, Sam, Jason (Ashley), Jeff, J.T., Luke and Justin; grandnephew, Cole; grandnieces, London and Khaila; and numerous family and friends.​Carol was a compassionate person who loved her family and will be dearly missed.​Visitation from 1-3 PM...

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...

Mary Margarette Parr

Mary Margarette Parr

Jan 24, 2022

Age of 83.5, of Hugo, passed away January 24, 2022.​Preceded in death by son, Alan Benson Parr; husband, Robert "Bob" Benson Parr; parents, Richard “Dick” and Margarette “Peg” Ledford.​Survived by daughters, Katherine Ann Sala and Elizabeth Mary Parr Smestad (Jack); sister, Sandra Hubbard (Robert); grandchildren, Mark Sala (Katie), Matthew Sala, Austin Smestad (Abigail), and Cassidy Smestad; and great-grandchildren, Evelynn, Nolan,...

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...

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...