OBITUARIES

Kathleen Mae Lyons

Kathleen Mae Lyons

Aug 12, 2021

Age 73, of St. Paul, passed away on August 12, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas & Gladys Lyons; siblings, Tommy, Kenny, Donna Schmidt, Patty Johnson, Jimmy, Doris Larson & Gary. Survived by daughter, Gail; grandchildren, Kathleen "KayLynn", Nicolette, Spencer, Jarrid; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Ginnie), Don (Leslie); and many special nephews, nieces, other family & friends.​Funeral service 11:00 AM...

Lawrence G. Holcomb

Lawrence G. Holcomb

Aug 11, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Miles and Armella; wife, Bev; brother, Maynard; and grandson, Dan.​Survived by daughters, Wanda Sauer and Janet (Sam) Nelson; grandchildren, Connie Sauer, Brian (Rachel) Sauer, Roxanne Neubauer, Matt Sauer and Jovi Nelson; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; siblings, Myron "Mike" (Lorraine) Holcomb, Shirleen (Roger) Jilk, and Michele Hruska; and many nieces and nephews.​Lawrence was a long-time employee at Hoerner...

Janet A. Nemmers (Vacek)

Janet A. Nemmers (Vacek)

Aug 10, 2021

Age 82, of Roseville, passed away on August 10, 2021. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Dennis; and sister, Joyce Ferguson. Survived by children, Pam (Andy) Brokaw, Mike (Karen) Nemmers, Patty (Tom) Sagert; grandchildren; great grandchildren; siblings, LaMayne (Mavis) Vacek, Joanne (Darrel) Nelson; brother-in-law, James Ferguson; and other family & friends.  Memorial service 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 18 at MUELLER-BIES...

Larry E. Shaver

Larry E. Shaver

Aug 9, 2021

Age 72.​Peacefully departed this earthly life at home August 9, 2021.​He is survived by his wife, Betty; ten children; a host of grandchildren; other family and friends.​Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street on Friday, August 20 from 4:00-8:00 PM.​Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM with Visitation from 11:30-1:00 PM at the...

Maureen J. Shepard

Maureen J. Shepard

Aug 6, 2021

(nee Hand)

Maureen passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husbands, Thomas J. Casey and Arlin R. Shepard. Survived by children, Kathleen Casey Archambeau (Lyle), Kevin (Anna), Maura Coenen (Pete); grandchildren, Meghan Williams (Nick), Brianne, Rachel, Gabriella, Thomas, Connor, and Casey; great-grandchildren, Fiona and Jack; stepchildren, Kathy (Ricky) Powers, Teresa...

Rita Jane Burgess

Rita Jane Burgess

Aug 6, 2021

Age 85.  May the legacy of Rita, our dynamo momma bear, live on through all of those who adored her including her family of 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her children at Methodist Hospital from heart failure on August 6th, 2021. Rita is best known as a passionate Christian, devoted wife, nurturing mother,...

Brian D. Lehinger

Brian D. Lehinger

Aug 5, 2021

Age 51, of Roseville, formerly of Grand Rapids.  

Passed away peacefully August 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and devoted friends.  

Preceded in death by father, Roger.  

Survived by wife, Kathryn; daughters, Ursula and Isolde; mother, Brenda (Fred) Dowling; siblings, Kelly (Scott), Heather (Aaron), Amanda (Jeff), Debbie, Patty (Geb), Tommy (Meghan), Danny (Ariel), Brian, Alan, Mary (Shane), Dale; many...

Shirley M. Struss (Johnson)

Shirley M. Struss (Johnson)

Aug 2, 2021

Age 85, of Hinckley MN, formerly of St Paul MN.​A truly Blessed & Beautiful Woman, Shirley was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully in North Branch, MN on August 2, 2021. A Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and so much more to countless others; including and especially, all the wonderful women who came to live their lives in the...

Mary Ann Barbara Niles

Mary Ann Barbara Niles

Jul 31, 2021

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother​Age 86 of St. Paul, passed away on July 31, 2021.   Preceded in death by husband, Martin; parents, Peter and Sofie Achartz; and siblings, Lovise, John, and Betty.  Survived by children, David (Lori), Dennis (Tracy), Peter (Kelly), Paula, Scott (Deb); grandchildren, Beth (Clarissa) Seidl, Christa (Bryan) Burdette, Alicia, Jillian (Alex) Hermann, Kendre, Alexand, Abigail, Alexandra, Jordan, Erik;...

ArLene L. Conrad (Haiden)

ArLene L. Conrad (Haiden)

Jul 30, 2021

Age 85, of Forest Lake, formerly of Shoreview, passed away July 30, 2021.​Preceded in death by husband, Charles; and daughter, Pam Frantz.​Survived by daughter, JoAnn; husband, Jerry Haiden; granddaughters, Sheri (John "Stu") Stewart and Nikki (Bryan) Strackeljahn; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brother; nieces and nephews.​Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, August 12 at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH - ARDEN HILLS,...

Eleanore Mae Frey

Eleanore Mae Frey

Jul 29, 2021

(Obituary for Eleanore "Ellie" Mae Frey, written by daughter, Deborah Davis) Eleanore (Ellie) passed away on July 29, 2021, at the age of 91 at her home in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born to John and Mary Rapko, June 23, 1930 in Chisholm, Minnesota. Eleanore, often called by “Ellie” was the fifth of five children. She was preceded in death by...

Joan V. Bruggemann

Joan V. Bruggemann

Jul 29, 2021

Age 77, of Shoreview, passed away on July 29, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; brothers, Martin Jr., Edward, Robert, Thomas & Donald O'Connor; sister, Lillian Koehn; and grandsons, Jacob & Nicholas Roberts. Survived by children, Connie, Eugene (Karen), Antoinette "Toni" (John) Maas; grandchildren, Kristine (Eric), Brenda (Mike), Danielle, Samantha (Travis), Taylor (Karl), Nathan; great grandchildren, Alexis & Rolland; sisters-in-law, Frances...

Mitchell Jay Malone

Mitchell Jay Malone

Jul 25, 2021

Age 63, passed away on July 25, 2021 after battling liver cancer for almost three years.  He fought many battles during his life and won all but the last.  His gruff exterior hid his love for family and friends.  Those that met him were quickly won over by his personality.  He will be missed by all who knew him.   Memorial...

Jacquelyn R. Cofield

Jacquelyn R. Cofield

Jul 25, 2021

Age 63 of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2021. Survived by parents, Nancy and Dale Cofield; sisters, Judy (Don) Burnett, Michele (Dennis) Kreuter; brothers, Alan (Joni), Scott (Amanda); many nieces and nephews that called her “Mom #2”. Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, August 6 at OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 9185 N Lexington Ave., Circle Pines.  Visitation from 10 – 11...

Jerome A. Joswick

Jerome A. Joswick

Jul 25, 2021

Age 90, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully July 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Anthony & Angeline Joswick; and brother-in-law, Larry Michalitsch.  

Survived by sisters, Connie Michalitsch & Angie (Jim) Jasinski; nephews & nieces, Larry (Mary Beth) Michalitsch, Marie (Dennis) Schrul, Laura (Jack) Schultz, Joe Michalitsch (Ashley), Jill (John) LaCasse, Jenny Spicer (Jeff); great nieces & nephews, Ally Schrul,...

Elaine A. Zoch

Elaine A. Zoch

Jul 25, 2021

Age 90, of Little Canada, MN, passed away on July 25, 2021, at her home with her loving husband by her side. Elaine was born on January 10, 1931 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Amacher) Mandehr. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1949.  Elaine began working at a root...

Richard J. Padelford

Richard J. Padelford

Jul 24, 2021

Age 77 of New Richmond, WI. Passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021. Richard was born in St. Paul, MN on December 31, 1943. He is preceded in death by parents, Richard and Lorraine Padelford; and brother, Gregory.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Victoria; children, Amanda (Jeffrey Pelzer), Rachel (Darren), James and Ronald (Rebecca); grandchildren,...

Richard A. Saucier

Richard A. Saucier

Jul 23, 2021

Richard Alfred Saucier, 97, passed away on July 23, 2021, at Gracewood Senior Living in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Richard lived independently except for the last nine days of his life.  Richard was born on February 6, 1924, in Mendon, Massachusetts, to Alfred and Elizabeth Saucier. Richard grew up in and around East Hampton, Connecticut and attended East Hampton High School....

Lois L. Ruhnow (Hirsch)

Lois L. Ruhnow (Hirsch)

Jul 23, 2021

Beloved Mother; Age 90, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey; parents, Paul & Florence; and sister, Maureen Mock.  Survived by daughters, Sandy (Greg) Lanzo and Carolyn (Bill Kubes); nephew, Dave (Brenda) Mock and the Hirsch family; and many dear neighborhood friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, July...

Lloyd F. Norman, Sr.

Lloyd F. Norman, Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

Age 70, of Lexington; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2021. Preceded in death by son, Justin; parents, Gordon and Adlina; sister, Geraldine; and brother, Eugene.  Survived by wife, Bertha (née Green); son, Lloyd Jr. (Rebecca); grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, & Zachary; brother, Donald (Ann); nephew, Aaron, and niece, Barb; other nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Lloyd was...