OBITUARIES

Karl Andrew Lacher

Karl Andrew Lacher

Jan 25, 2021

Age 90, of Roseville​Born to Eternal Life January 25, 2021 Preceded in death by parents, Philip & Dorothy; siblings, Kathryn (Alvin) Baumgartner & Donald Lacher; and sister-in-law, Joy Lacher.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Faye; loving children, Karl (Denice), Susan (John) Schmittdiel, Steven (Pauline), Robert (Ali); grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) & Megan Schmittdiel, Jordan (Rob) Pasqualini, Sydney, Benjamin & Alexa...

Rosalie M. Pinomaki

Rosalie M. Pinomaki

Jan 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2021.  Survived by loving husband of 57 years Richard; daughters, Julie (Dan Pfarr) Pinomaki and Kris (Neil) Kulevsky; grandchildren, Leo, Lily, James, Greta, and Anton; sisters Lila (Ed) Linner and Gloria Johnson; and many other relatives and friends.  Rose was born in Blakeley, Minnesota and moved to St. Paul as a young girl....

Linnea Elaine Erickson

Linnea Elaine Erickson

Jan 20, 2021

Age 63, of St. Paul.  Linnea is preceded in death by her father, John Erickson; mother, LaDonna Erickson; and twin sister, Lauren (Erickson) Wesenberg.  She is survived by sister, Gayle (Erickson) Dematoff, and husband Mitch, of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Craig Erickson and wife Mary (Olson) Erickson, of Roseville, MN; brother-in-law, Denis Wesenberg, of Circle Pines, MN; nephews, Adam Erickson (wife, Alana...

Jeffrey D. Sheldon

Jeffrey D. Sheldon

Jan 19, 2021

Age 40, of Linwood. Preceded in death by wife, Denise; and parents, Daryl and Joyce. Survived by sons, Devon and Tyler; brothers, Jason and Daryl Jr.; sister, Jessyca; nieces & nephews, T.J., Jezarius, JeKylah; parents-in-law, Paul and Linda Ernster; sister-in-law, Renae Ernster; brothers-in-law, Ray and Robert Ernster; and many other family and friends. Jeff enjoyed working on cars and was a great handyman...

Harry H. Koval

Harry H. Koval

Jan 18, 2021

Age 82, of Maplewood; passed away on January 18, 2021 due to complications of Parkinson's.​Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Helen; and sister, Evelyn.​Survived by wife, Carol (Spreigl); children, Elizabeth Bystrom, Sarah Scheib, Brian Koval; grandchildren, Lila, Madelyn, Lauren, Savannah, Raeanna, Kyler; and brother, Pete (Milette) Koval.​Harry was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. He was a Purdue University...

Laurie J. Paquette

Laurie J. Paquette

Jan 18, 2021

Beloved Daughter, Sister and Aunt​Age 64, of Cambridge, MN passed away January 18, 2021.​Preceded in death by father, Roy; brother, Craig; and niece, Stephanie.​Survived by mother, JoAnn; brothers, Brent and Mark; sisters, Lynne and Lisa; nieces and nephews.​Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday, January 28 at ROSELAWN CEMETERY CHAPEL, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville.​In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Susan E. Bourke

Susan E. Bourke

Jan 16, 2021

Age 61, of Blaine. ​Passed away on January 16, 2021. ​Preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Elizabeth; and lifelong friend, Gail Vesterby. ​Survived by husband, Mike; daughter, Samantha; son, Michael; grandchildren, Nicholas, Nelly & Mikey; mother-in-law, Betty; brothers-in-law, David & Tom; sisters-in-law, Diane & Jan; and many other family and friends. ​Sue had a love for life and was...

Shelly Leianne Hummel

Shelly Leianne Hummel

Jan 16, 2021

Age 47, of Inver Grove Heights; passed away on January 16, 2021.

Preceded in death by father, Ronald Morrison, Jr.; sister, Nina Morrison; and parents-in-law, George and Sharon. 

Survived by husband, Larry; daughters, Christina, Ashley, and Emily; grandchildren, Nevaeh and Michael; mother, Chan Eagle; brother, Don Morrison; other family and friends. 

Graveside service 10 AM Friday, January 22 at UNION CEMETERY, 2505 Minnehaha...

Gretchen H. Berger

Gretchen H. Berger

Jan 16, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gretchen, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 16, 2021.   She left us peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.   Beloved mother of Kenneth (Deborah) Berger and Janet (Phillip) Levine.   Proud grandmother of Volker, Jared, Christina,  Sarah and Maya.  ...

Fern H. Adams

Fern H. Adams

Jan 16, 2021

(nee Husnik) Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Age 88, longtime resident of Lino Lakes, passed away January 16, 2021, of heart issues. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Robert L. Adams; five sisters; and four brothers.​Survived by children, Rick (Kathy), Roxanne (Jack) Hanley, Bobbi (Tim) Pett, Brad (Anne), and Brett; six grandchildren, Jon Adams, Kristen Hesseling, Ryan (Lisa) Pett,...

Doru V. Posteuca

Doru V. Posteuca

Jan 15, 2021

Age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021, in his home surrounded by his wife of 48 years and his sons.​ Doru was a loyal husband who valued family and faith. He was born in Cernauti, Romania, and studied engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest. He immigrated to Boston, MA when he was 30 years old. It was...

Eleanor Kieger

Eleanor Kieger

Jan 14, 2021

(nee Wrisky) Age 87 of St. Paul; passed away on January 14, 2021. Preceded in death by son, Mark.  Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Jim; children, Ann (Steve) Lewandoski, Jean Story, Joanne (Dick) Johnson, Tom (Cathy) Kieger and John (Becky) Kieger; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  Private family Mass of Christian Burial...

Esther M. Amundson

Esther M. Amundson

Jan 14, 2021

Age 95, of Wyoming, Minnesota; passed away on January 14, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter, Chris Yarborough; and son, Bob. Survived by children, Steve (Virginia), Don (Dawn), Sue (Roy) Witte, and Jeff (Traci); daughter-in-law, Debbie; son-in-law, Scott Yarborough; and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Esther loved gardening, knitting, and crocheting. Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 21, 2021 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME- ROSEVILLE,...

Kim Andrew Gould

Kim Andrew Gould

Jan 14, 2021

Age 66, of Circle Pines Survived by wife, Nadine Kennedy-Gould; sons, Jeremy (Melissa) and Joshua (Jessica); and four grandchildren.  Carpenter, golfer, and music lover.  Services will be private.

Thomas L. St. Martin

Thomas L. St. Martin

Jan 12, 2021

Age 63, of Roseville​Passed peacefully on January 12, 2021​Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Dorothy; brother-in-law, Bill Witt; and great-nephew, Erik Wolfgram. Survived by his wife, Teri, the love of his life; sister, Penny Witt; brother, John (Kathy); parents-in-law, Raymond and Karen Landkamer; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Pam) Landkamer, Craig (Luann) Landkamer; sister-in-law, Jodeen (Tom) Thurner; nephews, Joe, Josh, Andy, Sean, Jack,...

Irene Marie Kolles (Kuelbs)

Irene Marie Kolles (Kuelbs)

Jan 12, 2021

Irene Marie Kolles (Kuelbs), wife of Bertrand A. Kolles, died peacefully on January 12, 2021 in Roseville, MN.  

She was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence, James, Leo, and Joe.  

She is survived by her husband and their five children and spouses: Mary Kolles of Shoreview, MN, Julie Doyle of White Bear Lake, MN, Joseph Kolles of Roseville, MN, Brett...

Marvin D. Bentz

Marvin D. Bentz

Jan 11, 2021

Age 71 of Maplewood, MN

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 11, 2021

Survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 49 years 5 months, Audrey.  In addition, he also leaves behind his son, Shannon, grandchildren, Sierra and Blake; daughter, Shawn Lannier (John), grandchildren, Nathan and Lucas; daughter, Shaina Bentz (significant other, Joe Milton), grandchildren, Jasmine Watts (very special...

Joseph P. Bailey

Joseph P. Bailey

Jan 9, 2021

Age 50, of Andover.  Passed away peacefully amongst family on January 9, 2021 after a yearlong fight with cancer.  Joe had been employed by US AutoForce for 31 years where he formed many personal friendships.  He was a diehard Vikings fan. He had love for his family, fishing, travel, and his job. Joe passed many of his fine qualities and...

Dorothy V. Tschida

Dorothy V. Tschida

Jan 9, 2021

Age 92, of Roseville, passed away January 9, 2021.

​Preceded in death by son, Jerry; and granddaughter, Becky Smejkal.​

Survived by husband of 74 years, Gene; children, Diane (Mike) Newman, Pam, Rick (Sandy), David (Janet), and Madonna (Troy) Kauma; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Jane.​

Special thanks to Carly and Anne for their loving care.​

Mass of Christian Burial...

Jacqueline M. Phillippi

Jacqueline M. Phillippi

Jan 8, 2021

Beloved Wife, Mom and Grandma Age 89, of Maplewood, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Anthony, Jr.; son, John; and parents, John D. Essick & Maxine R. Meier.  Survived by her dog, Bella; children, Mark (Diane), Marykaye (Dale) Golla, Thomas (Jodi); daughter-in-law, Mary; grandchildren, Michael (Kristy), Joseph (Courtney), John (Sarah), Lauren, Trevor, Jenelle, Lee, Cayla...