OBITUARIES

Audrey J. Koch

Audrey J. Koch

Oct 4, 2021

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother​Age 89 of Circle Pines, passed away on October 4, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Philip; parents, Leonard & Teresa Bures.  Survived by children, Jackie (Alan) Raymond, Sheri, Sandy (Andy) Howard, Steve (Justine); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Bill) Grunau; brother, Leonard (Helen) Bures; special friend, Pam Friesen; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....

Lillian M. Anderson

Lillian M. Anderson

Oct 4, 2021

Age 103, of Circle Pines. Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday, October 14 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave. N., Circle Pines.  Visitation at the church from 1-2 PM Thursday.  Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens.

Ruth Elsie Damsgard

Ruth Elsie Damsgard

Oct 3, 2021

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away on October 3, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Anton & Nicolena; and 11 siblings.  Survived by many nieces & nephews.  Ruth was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church and a devoted Twins fan. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 9 at Faith Lutheran Church, 499 Charles Ave., St. Paul. Visitation at the church...

Donald H. Walch

Donald H. Walch

Oct 2, 2021

Age 88, of Roseville; passed away on October 2, 2021.​Preceded in death by parents, Harvey & Cecelia.​Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pat; sons, Mark (Carolyn), Dan (Kristin) and James; grandchildren, Brittany (Cory), Kaitlin, Elsa, Jameson, and Ian; great grandchildren, Zachary and Elin; brother, Richard (Linda); nieces, nephews and many friends. ​Reflection of Don’s Life (As Written by Don Himself)"Born on October...

John F. Tocko

John F. Tocko

Oct 2, 2021

Age 77, of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, MN. He battled Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism as best he could. It was the support of his wife, Fran, and his family that kept him going.​Jack was born a St. Paul Eastsider. He attended Cretin High School and went...

Michael P. Wodarz

Michael P. Wodarz

Oct 2, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Florence; brother, James; sister, Mary Piper; and sister-in-law, Cheryl.​Survived by sister, Victoria (Lloyd) Bartel; brother, Thomas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.​Michael loved hunting and fishing with family and friends, and will be missed by all.​Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 9 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County...

Karen M. Geschwill

Karen M. Geschwill

Sep 30, 2021

Age 73, of Willow River; passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born June 26, 1948 to Elmer and Louise (Lally) Kreger.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenn; father, Elmer and step-mom, Liz. Karen will be missed terribly by her sister, Terri; dear friends, Bonny and Kenny; many dear nieces, nephews and friends.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

John G. Mooney

John G. Mooney

Sep 29, 2021

Age 74, of Lino Lakes.​Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Agnes Mooney; brother Robert; and granddaughter Sidney.   Survived by wife of 50 years, Nancy; beloved daughters, Colleen (Michael) Jax, Krista (Paul) Selbitschka and Jennifer (David) Super; grandchildren, Andrew and Megan Jax, Kiera and Paige Selbitschka, and Hadley Super; and his brother, James (Suzanne) Mooney.   Faithfully served as a Catholic...

Ruth Griebie

Ruth Griebie

Sep 29, 2021

Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away on September 29, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Milan. Survived by children, Gerald (Trudy), Gail Larson, Robert; grandchildren, Anthony, Lisa, Angela, Sara; great grandchildren, Hailey, Owen, Wyatt; and sister, Ethel Mader. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, October 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton. Visitation...

Edward J. Kelly

Edward J. Kelly

Sep 28, 2021

Passed away Sept. 28, 2021, with his loving children by his side.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene Kelly; father, Leo Kelly; and mother, Clara Kelly.  Remaining to cherish his memory are children, Katie (Mike) Kelly-Landberg, James, Erin (Derek); and treasured grandchildren, Claire, Lilly, Olivia, Zara, Anya and Zach; and his sister, Marylin Maher (John). Ed was born December...

Claudia Ann Lambert

Claudia Ann Lambert

Sep 27, 2021

Of St. Paul, Minnesota Claudia was a graduate of North St. Paul High School and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota.​She loved music, art, old movies, and a good joke.  She is survived by her sisters Jan Lambert of Lexington, KY and Laura Lambert of North St. Paul; aunt, Gayle Carlson.​If you want to honor Claudia’s memory, show...

Lawrence J. LeMay

Lawrence J. LeMay

Sep 27, 2021

Age 93 – of Roseville  Was born March 19, 1928 and passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021.   Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; son, John; infant daughter, Mary; parents, Alphy and Agnes.   Survived by children, Anne Zelnicker, Irene Broussard, Virginia (Joseph) Babbini, Steven (Lucy), Janice (Brett) Culver, Martin, Paul (Karen); daughter-in-law, Patricia; grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, John, Ross, Ben, Sarah,...

John E. Croft, Jr.

John E. Croft, Jr.

Sep 26, 2021

John E Croft, Jr., age 64, of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2021.  Preceded in death by father, John, Sr.; mother, JoAnne; and brother, James. Survived by wife, Melinda; children, Amanda Mehl, Kyle (Christy) Bell, and Andrew Mehl; sisters, Jan Croft and Julie (Doug) Roderick; 3 and 1/2 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and special four-legged friend, Tucker. John...

Gloria M. Kieger

Gloria M. Kieger

Sep 25, 2021

Gloria lived a long, wonderful life and will be missed by many. Her strength, feistiness, and independence carried her through challenging times. Her kindness and caring nature endeared her to all who knew her. She was a woman of deep faith who was well prepared for heaven. She is survived by a big, beautiful family that she loved so dearly....

Elsa J. Hovey

Elsa J. Hovey

Sep 25, 2021

Age 90, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Delaine; son, Keith; 3 grandsons; 1 sibling.  Survived by children, Karen (Davis) Onken, Ken Gilbertson (Katie Kyyhkynen); grandchildren, Rachel (David) Wermerskirchen, Amber (Geoff) Grochocinski, Andrew (Jacqui) Onken and Adam  (Lauren) Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Parker, Grace, Aurora, Griffin and Enneke; sister, Joanne (George) Voss; brother-in-law, Bob Hovey; nieces,...

Suzanne Brennan (Rickel)

Suzanne Brennan (Rickel)

Sep 23, 2021

Age 65, formerly of St. Paul’s North End / Como Park, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021.​Preceded in death by son, Derek; and parents, Kenneth & June Rickel.​Survived by husband, Steven Brennan; sons, Gregory Brennan (Nicole Hanson) & Nicholas (Teresa) Brennan; grandchildren, Josephine, Andrew, Aydin, Kendra, Ashton, Derek Jr., Adelaide, Annabelle, June; and brothers, Jim Rickel, Terry Rickel &...

Kevin Michael Norberg

Kevin Michael Norberg

Sep 23, 2021

Age 68 of Minneapolis, passed away on September 23, 2021.​Celebration of Life 1:00 PM Saturday, November 20 at North Heights Lutheran Church –Arden Hills Campus, 1700 West Highway 96, Arden Hills. (Entrance A) The service will be live streamed at northheights.church/watch live.

Michael E. Gaydos

Michael E. Gaydos

Sep 22, 2021

Age 67, of Lino Lakes; passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2021. Preceded in death by father, Peter.​Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Martha; children, Kathryn (Andrew) Mickelson and Kevin; grandchildren, Olivia and Lucy; mother, June Gaydos Streitz; siblings, David (Michelle), Mark (Karen), Robert (Tiffany); nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Memorial service 11 AM on Tuesday,...

Lu Mitchell

Lu Mitchell

Sep 20, 2021

Luzetta Mitchell, better known as Lu, was born January 19, 1928 to Theresia and Joseph Schuman. Lu was the third of 9 children. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Maynard, MN.​She only attended school thru 8th grade since she was needed to help with the younger siblings. Lu decided to get her GED when she was 60!​

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Dr. Victoria Jacobson

Dr. Victoria Jacobson

Sep 19, 2021

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away on September 19, 2021, surrounded by her daughters and beloved dog.​Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Anna Jacobson.​Survived by daughters, Sonia (Joe) Boelke and Beth Jacobson; grandchildren, Nora, Chip & Vince; and beloved dog, Sir Ollivander Aristotle.​Vicky was born and raised in Kenyon MN with her parents, Clarence and Anna. She spent much...