OBITUARIES

Jack E. Gysbers

Jack E. Gysbers

Jan 8, 2021

Jack Ervin Gysbers, (Roseville, MN) passed away on January 8, 2021 at Regions Hospital of a heart attack. Jack was born April 28, 1933 to Harold and Johanna Gysbers in Hinckley, MN, and shared 87 wonderful years with us.  Jack graduated in 1952 from Hinckley High School. He served in Korea after being drafted in 1953, receiving an honorable discharge as a...

Shirley M. Saxby (Michlitsch)

Shirley M. Saxby (Michlitsch)

Jan 7, 2021

Age 68, of Lakeland, passed away on January 7, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, William & Reneta Michlitsch; fiancé, Fred Moris; and brother-in-law, James Mathias.  Survived by siblings, Robert (Linda) Michlitsch & Beverly (Gerald) Wheeler; and nephews, Mark, Koury (Nanette), Keith & Kevin.  Memorial visitation 12 Noon - 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N....

Kimberly M. Trumper

Kimberly M. Trumper

Jan 7, 2021

Age 55, of Roseville, passed away January 7, 2021.​Preceded in death by grandmother, Helen Blossom.​Survived by son, Michael (Alithea); grandson, Kohen; parents, Tom and Karen Trumper; brother, Bradley; and nieces, Zoe and Mya.​Kim loved adventure, being outdoors, her cats, and time with family.​She will be dearly missed.​A private family service will be held followed by interment at Roselawn Cemetery.

Ronald R. Shie

Ronald R. Shie

Jan 7, 2021

Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather​Age 87 of St. Paul, passed away on January 7, 2021.  Preceded in death by wife, Jean.   Survived by children, Jeffrey, Jodie (Scott) Miller, Randy (Julie); grandchildren, Angela (Vince) Barnhart, Sara (Stefaun) Skogsberg, Katie, Nick, Tracy, Adam, and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Lilli, Ryan, Natalie, Tommy, and Jordan.   A private graveside service for immediate family will be held.  Memorials preferred to...

Chester A. Miller

Chester A. Miller

Jan 4, 2021

Age 94, of Roseville; died peacefully on January 4, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Betty; parents Henry and Theresa Miller; sister, Betty Mann;  and brother, Henry Miller Jr. Survived by daughters, Linda (Larry) Beto and Barb Carpender; grandchildren, Brandee, Kathy, Val, Craig, and Danny; great-grandchildren, Kiah, Hunter, Jazmyn, Tommy, and Lucia; great-great-grandchild, A.J.; brother, Robert (Waneeta) Miller...

Daniel E. Braun

Daniel E. Braun

Jan 3, 2021

Age 35.​

Our beloved son Daniel Eric Braun was taken by angels to heaven to have an everlasting life. He will be with his family & friends that passed before him. Most of all, Jesus will have open arms and will take care of him.

We here on earth miss you so much. You left way too soon. Your hugs are...

Daniel L. Piepkorn

Daniel L. Piepkorn

Jan 3, 2021

Age 62 of St. Paul​Preceded in death by his father, Clayton.  Survived by his mother, Beverly; sisters, Roxanne (Loren) Alexander, and Lois (Wayne) Pauluk; brothers, Mark (Sarah) and David (Cathy); nieces and nephews, Phil (Nicole), Heather (Jesse), Karah (Kyle), Chris (Kaleo), Becky (David), Jessie (Tate); special friend, Cheryl; & beloved dog, Lola.  Dan was a graduate of Central Lutheran School,...

Kathleen Alice Olson

Kathleen Alice Olson

Jan 3, 2021

Age 80 of Roseville.​Passed away on January 3rd, 2021 in Roseville, MN. She was born September 29, 1940 to Mildred and Cliff Warm in Sheldon, Iowa. Kathleen and her husband Floyd were married in Sheldon, Iowa on May 12, 1962, and spent 58 years together in Roseville, MN. Loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Kathy was a creative, caring person...

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....

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.

Evelyn Manderud

Evelyn Manderud

Jan 2, 2021

Evelyn Senum, known by many as “Eve" or "Blondie”, was born June 2, 1925, in Silverton Township of Pennington County, Minnesota, to George and Jennie (Holmstrom) Senum. She grew up on a farm in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and loved hunting, singing and yodeling.  

Evelyn was united in marriage to George Manderud on February 12, 1946 in Thief River Falls,...

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...

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...

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. 

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