OBITUARIES
John Janis Stanislaus Lobza
Sep 18, 2021
Born 1/13/63, Melbourne, Australia to Latvian immigrants Vitolds & Jadviga Plaucs. Survived by sister Irena (Kent George) & niece, Ana. Blessed with faith, embrace of family & friends; gifts of music, written word & fabulous sense of humor. His courage & stamina, heroic, standing up, time & time again, to face the traumatic consequences of his disease/disability & doing the work...
Arnold J. Melsha
Sep 18, 2021
Age 82, passed away September 18, 2021 Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; and grandson, Gage. Survived by sons, Daniel (Sharon) and Paul (Avelenna); grandchildren, Kyle, Nadine (Dan) Weisser, Shane (Nikita), Peyton and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Malak, Hailey, Abigail, Gage and Gunnar. A visitation will be held from 10 AM - 12 Noon Friday, September 24 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130...
Barbara J. Claussen
Sep 18, 2021
Barbara Claussen, née Barbara Jean Kraus, Minnesota artist and professor, died at age 71 of acute leukemia on Saturday, September 18 in St. Paul. She was a painter of acrylic and mixed media, as well as installation art focusing on the intersection of public and private space, and was a professor of art at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. She studied...
Walter J. "Goldie" Golden
Sep 17, 2021
Of Shoreview MN; formerly of Springbrook WI.
Departed peacefully on September 17, 2021.
Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence & Helen (Lindenfelser) Golden; and brother, Allen R. Golden.
Survived by wife, Maria Marinkov Golden; children, Barb Golden White, Allen Robert Golden, Nicholas (Julie) Golden, Jessica (Eric) Antonson; grandchildren, Samantha White, Jackson, Hunter and Wyatt Golden, Eric “E.J” and...
Stephen John Dippel
Sep 17, 2021
Age 93, of Roseville, passed away September 17, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Joanne; parents, Stephen, Sr. and Teresa; brothers, Don and Bob; and granddaughter, Julie Poferl. Survived by daughters, Lynn (Ron) Poferl, Vickie (Howie) Bates and Nancy (Skip) Moritz; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marge Jungwirth. Private service and interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial are preferred to the...
Ronald G. Plumbo
Sep 16, 2021
Age 80, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Annabelle; sisters, Jean and Peggy Ann; and daughter, Kristina Mercer. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; son, Ronald (Sherry); daughter, Karyn (Troy) Guthrie; grandchildren, David (Amanda), Ethan Guthrie, Jowe Nelson, Kaylene Zambito, Lisa (Donna) Wilson, Ryan and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Antonio, Brielle Wilson, Dominic, Giovanni, Isaac,...
Fredrick D. Hefty
Sep 15, 2021
Fredrick Dean Hefty died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on December 16, 1947 to Fred & Dorothy Hefty in Eau Claire, WI. Telling stories was the way Fred connected with the ones he loved. He loved to tell stories about his numerous trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where he taught his children...
Florence Mae Shearer
Sep 14, 2021
Age 97 of Circle Pines, passed away on September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jim Hembre; daughter-in-law, Liz. Survived by sons, Craig, Richard “Butch” (Kathy); daughters, Sandy, Nancy Sorensen (Kelly Arthur); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, September 20 at GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes. Interment...
Thomas Ralph Kieger
Sep 14, 2021
Age 68, of Shoreview, formerly of St. Paul's Midway, passed away accidentally on September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Helen; and brother, Richard. Survived by wife, Lynn (Wolf); children, Diane (Matthew) Velie & John Kieger; grandsons, Mason & Jack Velie; brother, Mike (Judy) Kieger; nephew, Mike Kieger Jr.; and niece, Melissa Iversen. Tom was President of...
Daniel C. Fleming
Sep 12, 2021
Age 64, formerly of New Brighton, MN Preceded in death by parents, James & Dorothy Fleming; brother, Mike Fleming; and sister, Bonnie Gitzen. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Karen Fleming; son, Shaun (Sara); sisters, Jeanette (Gary) Anderson, Marcia (Wayne) Lindblad; brothers, Rich (Peggy), Patrick and Larry (Sandra) Fleming; and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday,...
James L. Boettcher
Sep 11, 2021
Age 69 of Centerville, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2021. Survived by loving wife, Janet; children, Bradley (Angie), Jeffrey (Kasy), Amy Weiand and Stephanie Boettcher (Jordan); grandchildren, Trenton (Alysha), Caitlin, Brianna, Kasey, Connor, Leona, Keith, Clayton, Lilyana, Skyler, Lyla and Leland; great-grandchildren, Luna, Truth, Briella and Allison; siblings, Donna (Robert) Salmonson, Gary (Julie) and Keith; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service...
Donna M. Day
Sep 11, 2021
Age 90, of St. Paul; passed peacefully on September 11, 2021. Preceded in death by husbands, John F. Ziemann Sr. and William Day; and son, John Ziemann Jr. Survived by daughter, Gale (Roy) Pederson, and son, David (Marcia) Ziemann; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Avona Winters. Former employee of Midway Hospital and a longtime resident of Lyngblomsten Care Center. Memorial visitation...
Kathryn E. Shier
Sep 11, 2021
Age 43, of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021, after courageously battling a 6-year illness.
Survived by father, Robert “Bob” Shier, and mother, Patrice “Patty” Shier (née Byer); foster sons, Anthony and Malik Brown; siblings Michael (Deanna), Amy, and Bryan Shier; special nieces & nephews Lauren, Abigail, Sarah, Gavin and Devon Shier; and many...
Daniel J. Drewlo
Sep 11, 2021
Age 66, of Lino Lakes, MN passed away suddenly on September 11, 2021. Dan was born on January 28, 1955. He grew up in Centerville, Minnesota with his parents, Arnold and Shirley, and four siblings, Ken, Kathy, Diane and Doug. He married Barbara McDougall on September 17, 1988. They lived in White Bear Lake, MN for a few years before having their...
Elizabeth M. Kreger
Sep 6, 2021
Age 88 of Lino Lakes, passed away on September 6, 2021, six years after she was diagnosed with two leukemias, CLL and CML.
She is preceded in death by parents, Hannah Shinnick and Albert Oliva; husband Elmer Kreger; sons-in-law, Kenneth Geschwill and Carl West; stepdaughter, Betty Carlson; and her stepdaughter Karen Geschwill passed away shortly after Elizabeth.
Survived by daughter, Terri;...
Patricia Ann Floeder
Sep 5, 2021
Patricia Ann Floeder, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by the love of family on September 5, 2021.Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Edna Wilkus, and brothers, John, Fran and George Wilkus.She is survived by, John, her husband of 59 years, along with seven children; Tony (Marsha) Floeder, Joan (Darryl) Bergstrom, Steve (Chany) Floeder, Kathy (Pete) Koenig, Dan (Chris) Floeder,...
Marina Emms
Sep 5, 2021
Marina Manos Emms, age 19, of Woodbury, MN, beloved daughter, passed away as a passenger in a tragic car accident on September 5, 2021.Preceded in death by grandfather, James Emms, and grandmother, Louise Emms (“Grandma Louie”).Survived by loving parents, Thomas and Laura (Manos) Emms, and her cherished dog, Winston; grandparents (“Yiaya” and “Papou”) Michael and Christina Manos; aunts & uncles:...
Scott D. Hansen
Sep 5, 2021
Age 66, of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Scott is preceded in death by his parents Don and Doris Hansen; and his nephew Paul D. Quinn.Scott was born on November 15,1954 in Milwaukee to Don and Doris (Ceel) Hansen. He spent his childhood on their family farm in Rubicon Wisconsin before moving to Ham Lake, MN...
Jane Frances Behan (Latuff)
Sep 2, 2021
Age 95, of Maplewood, passed away early Thursday, September 2, 2021. Jane was born in St. Paul to Peter and Rose Latuff on February 13, 1926 after they immigrated from Lebanon and settled in Minnesota. Jane was a bright light and loved by everyone who knew her. With a passion for sewing, watching the Twins, and shopping at thrift stores, Jane...
Betty A. Wolfangle
Aug 30, 2021
Devoted Christian. Age 97, entered her eternal home on August 30, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas; parents, Otto and Madge Kaiser. Survived by daughter, Barb (Brian) Folsom; grandchildren, Ian (Laura), Greg (Bethany), Laura (Adam) McKeague; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Travis, Colette, Amelia, and Abilene.Betty was a graduate of Webster Groves Highschool, Missouri and William Woods College, Fulton, Missouri. Active volunteer for...
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