OBITUARIES

Justin Kenneth Bowen

Justin Kenneth Bowen

Mar 25, 2021

Age 38, proud Rice Streeter, left us too soon on March 25, 2021.  Preceded in death by grandfather, Kenneth Bowen, Sr.  Survived by children, Maxwell, Maggie & Ellie; parents, Kenneth & Patricia; brother, Josh (Nina); grandmother, Yvonne; nephews, Bentley & Westley; aunts, uncles & many cousins.  Justin was a proud and selfless father. His children were his world and he...

Curtis W. Norling

Curtis W. Norling

Mar 25, 2021

ATTN: Heat & Frost Insulators Local #34, Member over 35 years.  Age 76, of Circle Pines. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the afternoon of March 25, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Norling; sisters, Phyllis and Lois; brothers, Dennis and Garris.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 57 years, Anne; sons,...

Todd M. Schwartz

Todd M. Schwartz

Mar 24, 2021

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother​Age 64 of St. Paul, passed away on March 24, 2021.  ​Retired 30 years from Lockheed Martin. Preceded in death by parents, Leo & Myrtle; brothers, Daryl & Doug; nephew, Scotty; in-laws, Archie, Sharon, and Charlie.   Survived by wife of 42 years, Patti; sons, Nick (Stephanie Krueger), Josh, Mark (Ashley Crosby); grandchildren, KayLee, Leo, Cashton, and Boy...

James P. Rivet

James P. Rivet

Mar 22, 2021

Age 95, of St. Paul, passed away March 22, 2021.​Preceded in death by wife, LaDonna.​Survived by children, David, Joe, Rena (Brett) Drey, and John; grandchildren, Chelsea Drey and Wesley (Tara) Drey; and great-granddaughter, Melanie.​Private family service and interment.

Robert James Coleman

Robert James Coleman

Mar 21, 2021

Age 78, of St. Paul​Passed away peacefully the morning of March 21, 2021.​He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Coleman and his father, Robert L. Coleman; also his brother-in-law, Thomas Squires; and sister-in-law, Beth Coleman.​He is survived by his two children, Bobby (Teresa), and Becky (Scott) Degendorfer;his grandchildren, Nick, Josh (Esme) and Teddy; his siblings, Tom Coleman (Karen),...

Amber Kaye Wenger

Amber Kaye Wenger

Mar 20, 2021

Age 59, of St. Paul  Preceded in death by father, Merlin. Survived by mother, Betty; children, Korry (Nicole), Kerry (Katrina), and Kelsey; grandchildren, Theodora, Alice, Nelson, Rowan, Charlie, George and Mason; siblings, Ronnie (Gloria), Pam (Tom), Debbie (Jim), Terry (Lisa) and Teresa (Rick); and many nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation from 3-5 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021 at MUELLER-BIES...

Patti Jo Kessler

Patti Jo Kessler

Mar 19, 2021

Patti "PJ" Kessler, age 64, of Shoreview, passed away March 19, 2021.​Preceded in death by loving parents, Fran and Herb Kessler; nephew and niece, Mitchell and Kellie Kemling; eight West Highland Terriers, Terry, Pearl, TJ, Willie, Bailey, Cricket, Tyler, and Kenny, who were the loves of her life and her kids; also by special childhood dog, Keno.​Survived by loving sisters,...

Brian Vincent Parnell

Brian Vincent Parnell

Mar 18, 2021

Age 18, of White Bear Lake, passed away on March 18, 2021.

Brian will be dearly missed by his large and loving family. He was a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.

Brian made the brave choice to be a donor and was able to gift the hope of life to multiple families. 

He was always quick with...

Mary F. Haradon

Mary F. Haradon

Mar 18, 2021

Age 67 of Roseville, passed away March 18, 2021.​Preceded in death by parents, Francis Wald and Ruth Ross.​Survived by husband of 44 years, Edward; children, Lorie (Vern) Lauer, Tracie (Nathan) Bleyle, and Michael Haradon; grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Ben, Jesse, and Adien; brother, Fran; and Sisters, Becky, Kathy, and Carol.​She will be dearly missed.​A Celebration of Mary's life will be held...

Clifford A. Ross, Jr.

Clifford A. Ross, Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Age 70, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ann Ross, and best friend Mike Gemeiner.  Cliff is survived by his children Eric (Becki) Ross, Greg (Christa) Ross, MacKenzie (Steve) Grass, and Morgan (Selina) Theisen; grandchildren Logan, Mavis, Luca, Livia, and Romy; and his six siblings. Cliff...

Theresa K. Zaspel

Theresa K. Zaspel

Mar 17, 2021

Age 75, of St. Paul, passed away March 17, 2021.​Survived by husband, Bob; daughter, Tammy (Scott) Hyland; son, Dan; grandchildren, Jamison, Ayden, Zachary and Grant; sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Mudek and Cindy Roketa.​A visitation to celebrate Theresa's life will be held from 3-6 PM Saturday, March 27 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Road B.

David Juutilainen

David Juutilainen

Mar 16, 2021

Age 65, of Lino Lakes. Passed away March 16, 2021 surrounded by his family.  David was a veteran and an active member of the American Legion, Post 566. He was proof that once a Marine, always a Marine. He enjoyed hunting and spending time at the cabin. He will be remembered for his Sisu.  He is preceded in death by his...

Mario Enrique Solorzano

Mario Enrique Solorzano

Mar 15, 2021

Age 22, of Lino Lakes. 

Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Co Hwy 23) from 4-8 PM Thursday, March 18.

​Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 19 at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 100 Silver Lake Rd NW, New Brighton. ​

Private interment at Incarnation Cemetery in Lino Lakes. 

Joan L. Witzany

Joan L. Witzany

Mar 14, 2021

We lost our kind, loving, sweet sister & aunt.

Age 84; passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob & Aileen Witzany; and brothers, Don & Jim. 

Survived by sisters, Carol (Brian) Densmore and Marcia Wilson; and many nieces & nephews.  

Joan spent the last ten years at St. Anthony Park Home -...

Julia "Kay" Peterson

Julia "Kay" Peterson

Mar 13, 2021

Age 79, of St. Paul. Died on Saturday, March 13, 2021 after a long, courageous, and awe-inspiring battle with dementia.  Kay, born on December 23, 1941 in Faribault, MN to Kevin & Evelyn (Walsh) Balfe, was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by loving husband of 56 years, Bob; their son, Jeff (Marna) Peterson of Minneapolis,...

Thomas Michael Lonsky

Thomas Michael Lonsky

Mar 13, 2021

 Loving husband, father, and grandfather​On Saturday, March 13, 2021, he passed away at the age of 78.  Tom was preceded in death by parents, Stan and Liz; and siblings, Roger and Michael.  He is survived by wife of 50 years, Patricia Lonsky; daughter, Christine (Ryan) Schunk; grandson Everett; brother-in-laws, Robert (Carol) and Glenn (Kathy) La Chapelle; sister-in-laws, Sandy Lonsky, Lynn Lonsky,...

Barbara M. LeGrand

Barbara M. LeGrand

Mar 13, 2021

Our beautiful Mom, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2021. Barbara was born on September 3rd, 1932 to Homer & Mildred Smythe. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Elwood (Dutch) LeGrand; son; Michael LeGrand; and siblings Issie Kelly, Betty Rogstad, Marlene Haugesag-Gardner, Sandy Smythe, and Bob Smythe. Barbara was the fourth of...

Cary Stefan McAninch

Cary Stefan McAninch

Mar 12, 2021

Age 67 of Circle Pines, passed away on March 12, 2021.​Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd & Darleen; and brothers, Carter & Christopher.​Survived by siblings, Cathi McBryde, Collin McAninch, Camie (Jason) Bloomer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.​​There will be a memorial service at a later date.​

Marilyn Margaret Anderson

Marilyn Margaret Anderson

Mar 10, 2021

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, Dear Friend & Teacher​(nee Gunzel) age 70, of Maplewood, passed on to Heaven, surrounded by her family, on March 10, 2021.  Born to Stuart & Margaret (Leir) Gunzel on September 1, 1950 on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.  She spent most of her youth in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, graduating from Briercrest Christian Academy in 1968 before...

Karen Lee Sorensen

Karen Lee Sorensen

Mar 8, 2021

Age 54, of Roseville.​Preceded in death by husband, Paul; and father, David. Survived by children, Randy & Krissy; mother, Virginia; siblings, Dave, Ray, & Barb; and many other family & friends.  A compassionate, fun-loving social butterfly who couldn’t leave the house without running into someone she knew. ​Memorial visitation from 3-7 PM Friday, March 19 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N....