OBITUARIES

Jeanne Marie Boston

Jeanne Marie Boston

Jan 2, 2021

Age 65; passed away at home on January 2, 2021.  Preceded in death by brother, Eddie; and son, Billy. Survived by husband, Christopher; daughter, Stacy; brothers, James, John and Richie; and sisters, Marilyn, Karen, Nancy and Susie. A memorial service will be held at a later date, when we can all gather together.

Theodore F. Otten

Theodore F. Otten

Jan 2, 2021

Theodore Frederick Otten, age 84, of Saint Paul, Minnesota was gathered into the arms of his Heavenly Father at 8:22 AM on January 2, 2021.  His transition was peaceful and he died at home, surrounded by music and his children.  He was born to Frederick and Gertrude Otten on May 10, 1936 in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil....

Beatrice Marie Meyer

Beatrice Marie Meyer

Jan 1, 2021

Beatrice Marie Meyer (née Gustafson), of Circle Pines, MN, quietly passed away in her sleep on January 1st, 2021.​Bea, as she liked to be called, was born to Carl and Irene Gustafson of Davenport, Iowa on April 28th, 1926. Bea, along with her younger brother Elwood, attended schools in Minnesota and later in California. Bea married Robert David Meyer on...

Lois A. Harringer

Lois A. Harringer

Dec 31, 2020

(nee Young)  Age 89​Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; and son, Paul. Survived by children, Mark (Patty), Leann Jansen, and Joseph (Linda); grandsons, Adam, Kyle, and Anthony; and sister, Ruth Wilson. We will miss her daily calls of “what are you having for supper?”. Lois loved to play the piano. She played by ear; you could tell her a song name and she...

Kenji Oyanagi

Kenji Oyanagi

Dec 29, 2020

Age 98, died peacefully of natural causes on December 29, 2020.   Born in Tacoma, WA and interned in the Tule Lake Relocation Center during World War II.  Graduated from Hamline University and the University of Minnesota.  Kenji worked for the YMCA for several years and spent the rest of his career in the St. Paul Public School system as a...

Barbara A. Gerlach

Barbara A. Gerlach

Dec 29, 2020

Age 73, of St. Paul, passed away December 29, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Dorothy; sister, Monica Johnson; brother, Stephen; and sister-in-law, Audrey Gerlach.​Survived by sister, Margaret (James) Jansen; brother, Fr. William Gerlach; brother-in-law, David Johnson; nieces, nephews and their families.​Barbara began her career as a teacher at Grace High School, and later was employed at Advance Corporation...

James M. Strehlow

James M. Strehlow

Dec 28, 2020

James M. Strehlow, age 61, left this life on Dec 28, 2020 and we anticipate he is now telling stories at the pearly gates that lighten the mood of everyone around him.​Jim was born in Wausau, WI to Eugene and Beverly (Fitzgerald) Strehlow, and died unexpectedly in his Roseville, MN home, much to the sorrow of his family and friends....

Ramona Nadine Kramer

Ramona Nadine Kramer

Dec 28, 2020

Age 85 of Shoreview, Minnesota

Passed peacefully, surrounded by family on December 28th, 2020, one day after her 64th wedding anniversary.

Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Esther Rathe of Readlyn, Iowa; brother, Donald (Berdene); sister, Verna (LaVerne); brother, Venice (Eleanor); son, Quentin; daughter-in-law Lisa; and grandchildren, Corinne and Shaw of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 

Survived by her beloved husband,...

Robert J. Wheelecor

Robert J. Wheelecor

Dec 26, 2020

Died suddenly after heart surgery, December 26, 2020. Born on December 8, 1936 to Edward and Irma Wheelecor of Chisholm, MN. Preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Edward. Survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Betty; sister, Carol (Ed) Broom; daughter, JoAnn (Michael) Tjepkes; sons, Bob (Beverly Seeger) and Jim (Amy); granddaughters, Michelle, Teresa and Neve; along with many nieces and nephews. Bob was...

Debbie M. Crippen

Debbie M. Crippen

Dec 26, 2020

Age 66, of St. Paul; passed unexpectedly December 26, 2020.

Born in Brainerd, MN September 12, 1954.

Survived by mother, Marlys Zerahn; siblings, Tammy, Rose, and David Zerahn; a host of nieces and nephews; and close friends, the Byrnes family.

Debbie was a longtime employee of the City of St. Paul, holding a number of different positions. 

Memorial service 1...

Lorraine A. Stasny

Lorraine A. Stasny

Dec 26, 2020

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma

Age 97; passed away peacefully in her home on December 26, 2020. 

Lorraine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Alice (LeFebvre) and Mark Wynn on March 26, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; infant daughter, Mary Jo; and sisters, Ethel Mae Skillings and Julia Taube.

She will be deeply missed by her children,...

Edward J. Lamson

Edward J. Lamson

Dec 26, 2020

Age 69, of St. Paul, passed away December 26, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, George and Victorine; brother, George, Jr.; and sister, Mary Lou Durham.​Survived by wife, Lola; daughter, Kate (Matt) Jones; grandchildren, Olivia, Gideon, and Norrah; sisters, Patricia Ricci and Vicki (Marty) Humphrey; many nieces and nephews.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 5 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC...

George Marion Stoj

George Marion Stoj

Dec 26, 2020

Age 62, of Lino Lakes, passed away on December 26, 2020​Preceded in death by father, Marion; mother-in-law, Mary Osen; and sister-in-law, Jodie Osen.  Survived by wife, Patricia (Osen); mother, Mary; sister, Tamera Martineau; niece, Roslyn; nephew, Jimmy; father-in-law, Clarence Osen; in-laws, Mary (Robert) Olson, Theresa (Jeff) Skiba, Greg Osen, Tom (Amy) Osen, Paul (Stacy) Osen; close friends, Dale & Bernadine...

Muriel F. Griefenhagen

Muriel F. Griefenhagen

Dec 25, 2020

Muriel Griefenhagen was born on September 2, 1923.   On December 25, 2020, Heaven gained a “Christmas Angel” when she passed away at the age of 97 years from her long courageous fight against COVID.  She was a devoted and dedicated mother and always put her children first and foremost, a fierce Mama Bear. She treasured her children, embraced every moment with them and loved...

Raymond L. Miller

Raymond L. Miller

Dec 25, 2020

In Loving Memory​Age 101 of Maplewood, passed away on December 25, 2020.   Preceded in death by wife, Frances.   Survived by children, Gerald, Richard (Coreen), Lynn (John) Stumpf; grandchildren, Jeff, Tim (Brenda), Lisa Yankovec, Beth, Billie (Jerry) Huelsnitz; great- grandchildren, Brianna (Louis) Nistler, Janelle Pflager, Frankie and Andrew Miller, McKenna, Kylie and Caden Huelsnitz; great-great grandchildren, Nolan Nistler, Finn and Tali...

Richard "Dick" Leach, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Leach, Sr.

Dec 24, 2020

Age 86, of Lexington, passed away on December 24, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife, Joyce "Toby"; parents, Roseamond & Glen Morris; and brothers, Clayton & Harold Leach.  Survived by children, Lorri (Gary) Salisbury, Richard Jr. "Rick" (Deb) Leach, Dale (Sue) Leach; and siblings, Bruce Morris, Larry Morris, Debbie Morris & Trudy Morris. Due to Covid-19, services will be private.

Marlowe F. Pelto

Marlowe F. Pelto

Dec 24, 2020

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother​Age 80 of Little Canada, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at New Perspectives Memory Care facility in Roseville, MN.  Marlowe spent over three decades working for 3M Company, and she enjoyed painting, golfing, worship, and spending time with her family.  She was dearly loved by her family and friends, and the world will not be...

Arthur V. Anacker

Arthur V. Anacker

Dec 23, 2020

Art Anacker - memory creator, story teller and family man. In times of need, he was there to help others. He had a happy-go-lucky personality and paired it nicely with a big warm smile.   Art was a hero in the eyes of many, someone to look up to, a hard worker, a provider, a protector, a shoulder to cry on...

Daniel Eugene Olson

Daniel Eugene Olson

Dec 23, 2020

Age 68, of Shoreview, passed away on December 23, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Harvey & Frances (Miller) Olson; brother-in-law, James Myhre; and niece, Michele Bakke.​Survived by wife, Linda (Tweten); children, Jered Olson (Lisa Graff) & Jackie Carlson; grandchildren, Alex, Jake & Nick Carlson and Matthew Graff; sister, Terry Myhre; brothers, Owen "Pete" (Marleen) Olson and Tim Olson. Dan was born & raised in...

Wayne H. DeHaven, Sr.

Wayne H. DeHaven, Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

WWII Army Veteran ~ Paratrooper 17th Airborne

​Age 97 of Roseville, passed away on December 23, 2020.  

Survived by wife, Delores; children, Sharon (Ken) Rutford, Gloria, and Wayne Jr (Kathy); and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. 

Graveside service 12 Noon Wednesday, December 30 at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 N. Dale St., St. Paul.

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