OBITUARIES

Edith Frances Leckie

Edith Frances Leckie

Nov 30, 2020

​Life is lived in the “dash” between Birth and Death. Edith lived her dash with a pioneer spirit. 

Edith passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday night, November 30, 2020, with the light of Jesus on her face and the name of her Savior in prayer. Edith was born in Omaha, Nebraska and attended school there until she moved to St. Paul,...

Viola Mary Maehren

Viola Mary Maehren

Nov 30, 2020

Age 100, of St. Paul, formerly of Avon, MN.  Preceded in death by parents, Nicholas & Elizabeth (Achman) Maehren; sister, Eleanor (Leonard) Zipp; brother, Norbert (Noella) Maehren; and niece, Jeanette Kern.  Survived by cousins, nieces, nephew and grand nieces & nephews.  Viola was a Class of 1940 graduate of Mechanic Arts H.S. (St. Paul). She was a very independent & active woman her...

Daniel T. "Beaver" Peterson

Daniel T. "Beaver" Peterson

Nov 29, 2020

Age 73, of St. Paul, passed away November 29, 2020.

Survived by wife, Carol; sister, Lori (Bill) Pearson; stepson, Grant (Jan) Johnson; granddaughter, Olivia; and many great friends.

Daniel was a long-time resident of the West 7th Street neighborhood of St. Paul.

1965 graduate of Monroe High School and a union carpenter with 3M.

Daniel loved life, and he loved...

William "Bill" Arnold

William "Bill" Arnold

Nov 28, 2020

Major, USMC (Retired)

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away November 28, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Lucile; wife, Shirley; daughter, Patrice Nimchuk; brother, John; and an infant sister.​Survived by son, Art; son-in-law, Jim Nimchuk; grandchildren, Austin (Katie), Jordan (Chantaal), Nicole Dailey, Alexandra Nimchuk, and Samantha (Cody) Schmoyer; great-granddaughter, Charlie; and brother, Bruce (Mary).​Life member of VFW Post...

Paul W. "Bill" Kemper

Paul W. "Bill" Kemper

Nov 27, 2020

Age 86, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice.

Paul served in the USMC from 1953-1956, and was a plumber for Local #34.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 62 years, Claudette. Paul was a loving father to Timothy (Michelle), Sharon (Thomas) Kelly, Susan (Douglas) VanBuskirk, and David. He was...

Mary Frances Sherritt

Mary Frances Sherritt

Nov 26, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Rex.

Survived by sons, Kenneth, Steven, and Bruce (Michelle); 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Avid bingo player for over 30 years.

Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Joan M. DeMars

Joan M. DeMars

Nov 24, 2020

Age 86, of St. Paul, MN. Went peacefully into God's hands 11/24/2020. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Anna (Schmidt) DeMars; brothers, William and Frank; sister, Caroline (Breidel); and baby James. Survived by sister, Jeanette (Wyatt) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.   Joan was sharp as a tack till the end and enjoyed doing the New York and Chicago Times crosswords even though she...

Dorothy J. Arndt

Dorothy J. Arndt

Nov 23, 2020

Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma.

Age 92, of Roseville; passed away on November 23, 2020.  

Preceded in death by husband, Robert; son, Terry; and brothers, Merle, Fran & Dick.  

Survived by daughters, Jan Walbridge, Lonnie Halgunseth, and Melanie (Brian) Humenansky; daughter-in-law, Shelly; grandchildren, Michelle (Mike), Gabe, Derick, Kevin (BreAnna), Matt, Brad, Rachael, & Angela; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Jesse, Alexis, Savannah, Weston, & Cleo;...

Patricia J. Jensen

Patricia J. Jensen

Nov 22, 2020

Age 78, of Bellbrook, Ohio; passed away very peacefully Sunday morning, November 22, 2020.  She was born in Eveleth, Minnesota in 1942. Graduated Eveleth High School, Eveleth Junior College, and the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in psychology. Celebrating 57 years of marriage with her husband Tony and, together, sharing a life dedicated to God’s loving and tender pillars...

Carol A. Blais (King)

Carol A. Blais (King)

Nov 22, 2020

Age 82, of Roseville, passed away on November 22, 2020. 

Preceded in death by sister, Phyllis Frauenshuh. 

Survived by husband, John; children, Jack (Sue), Lisa (Tim) Baird, and Paul; grandchildren, Adrienne, Andrew, Maddie, Katie, Rachael, Ellen, Emily, and Christine; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marjorie Schmidt.

​Carol was a beautiful person, and John knows he is the luckiest person alive to have...

Thomas F. Schraad

Thomas F. Schraad

Nov 22, 2020

Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Margaret; and brother, William.

Survived by wife, Pat; children, Barbara (Al) Hansen, Mike (Janice), Kathy (Rick) Daas, Terri (Hank) Swaggert, Mark (Kristy); 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and siblings, Mary (Virgil) Schutz, Jane Melvin & Joseph (Phyllis).

Memorials preferred to Holy Childhood Catholic Church or Philomena House.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Rosa Maria Freitas Silva

Rosa Maria Freitas Silva

Nov 21, 2020

Private Services

Lawrence M. Camapanaro

Lawrence M. Camapanaro

Nov 21, 2020

Age 88 of St. Paul, passed away on November 21, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife Mary; daughters, Terry and Geri; parents, Pasquale and Martha; brothers, Joe, Tom, George, Dan, Paul; sisters, Sarah, Louise, Josephine.   Survived by daughter, Cheryl; grandchildren, Jaime, Dennis; great-grandson, Tony; sister, Mary Jane Neely.   Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, November 27 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N....

Kathy Erickson

Kathy Erickson

Nov 20, 2020

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend.  Age 71 of Roseville, passed away on November 20, 2020.   Survived by husband, David; children, Jaynee Colbeth, Jeff (Sharon), Amy, Scott (Kari); 7 grandchildren; sister, Carole Matteson.   No services at this time.    

Jeanette "Jan" Kedrowski

Jeanette "Jan" Kedrowski

Nov 19, 2020

Age 80, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Diane Baggenstoss; and brother-in-law, Leon Hoffman.  Survived by children, Cathy Maslowski, Dick (Kelly), Karen (Mark) Sanderson, and Tom; grandchildren, Michelle, Kaitlyn, Leah, Sara, and Amy; siblings, Jerry (Betty) Baggenstoss, June Hoffman, and Alan (Debbie) Baggenstoss; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Jan was born in Waite Park, MN and...

Daniel R. Homer

Daniel R. Homer

Nov 19, 2020

Age 58, of Isanti, passed away November 19, 2020.

Preceded in death by father, Donald; grandmother, Loretta Jevne; and best friend, Sandy Poepping.

Survived by sons, Corey and Curtis; mother, Cara (Donald) Freundl; granddaughter, Marvel; siblings, Dawn (Greg) Sells, Deb Homer, Tammie (Jim) Adamson, and Donny Freundl; many nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation to celebrate Dan's life will be...

Kenneth Paul Schroepfer

Kenneth Paul Schroepfer

Nov 17, 2020

Age 65, of Blaine, passed away on November 17, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert & Irene; and sister, Barb. Survived by his wife, Karen (nee Warling); daughter, Meghan; and siblings, Karen (Ron) Henningsen & Gilbert (Bonnie) He was greatly loved by his brother, sister, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His love of family, story telling and fire trucks will be missed greatly.​Services...

Donna M. Chisholm

Donna M. Chisholm

Nov 17, 2020

Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away November 17, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Bertha Brandvold; and sister, Harriet Made.

Survived by sons, James Chisholm and David (Lori) Chisholm; siblings, Jeanette Brandvold, Gloria (Raymond) Frye, Cliff (Irene) Brandvold, Phil Brandvold, and Elroy Brandvold; nephews, Eric (Jamie) Brandvold, Andrew Brandvold, and Brian Brandvold.

Donna loved people and enjoyed...

Barbara Ann Johnson

Barbara Ann Johnson

Nov 16, 2020

In Loving Memory1954 – 2020​Age 65 of Mound, passed away on November 16, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Margie.   Survived by husband, Bob; son, Brian (Jackie); granddaughter, Emma; brothers, Tommy Steen, David (Karen) Steen, Paul (Brenda) Steen; sister, Nancy (Patrick) McDonough; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.   Funeral service 1 PM Friday, November 20 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130...

Laura Wong

Laura Wong

Nov 15, 2020

Laura Wong passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15th, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Teddy; parents, Toy Ping Wong and Bob Che Quan; sister, Lai Kiu Quan; and brothers, Gary Quan and Jimyee Quan. Cherishing her memories are her loving children, Renee (Frank) Proue, Doreen (Mark) Murray, Ted. Jr., and John (Patricia) Wong; 10...