OBITUARIES

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,...

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.

Linda D. Fuerst

Linda D. Fuerst

Dec 21, 2020

Linda Fuerst, 64, passed away in the company of close friends on December 21st. This was unexpected and heartbreaking for her family and friends; however, we know she is now at home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus.

Linda was born on December 27, 1955 in the Midway area of St. Paul, Minnesota to Leo and Mary DuRand. Linda...

Clarence H. Benson

Clarence H. Benson

Dec 20, 2020

Of Roseville, passed away peacefully at home December 20, 2020. Born 8-8-1931 in Worthington, MN to John H. and Esther K. Benson.  Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Mareileen, and daughter, Jo Ellen; parents, John & Esther; and siblings, Mary Ellen Tripp, Jay, & Glenn. Survived by daughter, Paula (Charles) Brown; sons, Gregory, Jeffrey (Sheila), John (Debra), William, & Roger;...

Alpha M. Strandlof

Alpha M. Strandlof

Dec 20, 2020

(nee Nelson) Age 101, of Roseville; passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020.  She was born in Kelliher, MN.  Preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Stanley; sister, Irene; and brother, Dwight.  Survived by daughters, Karen Hollanitsch and Eileen Strandlof; grandson, Erick; and niece, Janice Pavlisich.  Private interment Roselawn Cemetery. No services at this time. 

David P. Grossklaus

David P. Grossklaus

Dec 20, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Brother Age 72 of Richfield, passed away on December 20, 2020.  Preceded in death by son, Eric; sister, Dianne Verley.  Survived by wife, Jackie; daughter, Jenny Ellingson; son, Paul (Jenn); grandchildren, Michael Brant, Colton and Riley Ellingson, & Charlie; brother, Roger (Adele); sister, Linda Ganyaw; and many other family and friends.  David was an amazing individual, always...

Nadine McNeeley

Nadine McNeeley

Dec 20, 2020

Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away December 20, 2020.​Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. McNeeley; and parents, Floyd and Hilda Mall.​Survived by children, Richard (Janet), Robert (Lani), and Ruth (Laurence) Crepeau; grandchildren, Jonathon McNeeley, Lauren and Natalie Crepeau, and Ysabelle McNeeley; great-grandson, Riley; and brother, William (Alice) Mall.​Private family service and interment.​Celebration of Life to be held at a...

Gerald S. Anderson

Gerald S. Anderson

Dec 19, 2020

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away December 19, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Clara; and sister, Shirley Parke.​Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Mark; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Spear; grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren; sisters, Carole (Gordy) Pitt and Kathy (Bob) Korte; also nieces and nephews.​Jerry was a retired physicist at 3M.​A private family service will be held, followed by interment...

Vernon L. Kampa

Vernon L. Kampa

Dec 16, 2020

Age 95, of Lino Lakes Passed away on December 16, 2020.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Ardyth; son-in-law, Mark Bue; and 1 great-grandson.  Survived by children, Diane (Jerry) Hoyt, Paul (Barb), Michael, Mary Bue, Jean, Carol (Dan) Lehmann, Vicky Evert; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and sister, Anna Mae.  Graveside Service 11:00 AM Saturday, May 15 at ST. JOSEPH...

Brian E. Hartigan

Brian E. Hartigan

Dec 15, 2020

Age 47, of Andover Brian Earl Hartigan (nee Loterbauer)—who had a smile that could light up a room and pierce your heart with joy—passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Brian was born on November 3, 1973, to Nancy Lou Harju (nee Grovenburg) and William Joseph Hartigan. Brian was the epitome of a jack-of-all-trades. Born and raised in North Minneapolis, he...

Donald W. Wetherby

Donald W. Wetherby

Dec 15, 2020

WWII Navy Veteran

​Donald died peacefully surrounded by family at home on December 15, 2020.

Preceded in death by wives, Lois C. Wetherby and Clare Dustin; siblings, Edward, Willard, Clyde, Catherine Kohn, and Douglas; and stepson, Robert Dustin, Jr.

Survived by children, Sharon Marx, Stephanie (Terry) Mitchell, Donald J., Catherine, and Leslie Kohler; sister-in-law, Teri Wetherby; stepchildren, Mary Clare (Mike)...

Alfred J. Matheson, Sr.

Alfred J. Matheson, Sr.

Dec 15, 2020

Age 92, of Lino Lakes.  Passed away on December 15, 2020 from complications of COVID/dementia.  Preceded in death by wife, Jeanette; and parents, Alfred "Red" & Carmen.  Survived by sons, Jim (Joan), Greg (Pam), Joe (Margaret), Al Jr. (Becky); grandchildren, John, Jenna (Eddy), Joey, Aaron, Tim, Josh, Stacy (Aaron), Michael; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  Al was a proud...

Florence Isackson

Florence Isackson

Dec 15, 2020

Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away December 15, 2020.​Preceded in death by husbands, Lyle Madory and Earl Isackson; parents, Ray and Zoa Tenney; brothers, Edward, Wayne, Ralph, Philip, and Georgie; sister, Marion Mees; grandchildren, Michael Villarreal and Dawn Lee; stepchildren, Larry and Tom Isackson, and Bonnie Weatherlow.​Survived by daughters, Shari Villarreal, Bonnie Howery, and Donna Lee; stepdaughter, Lynne Paine;...