OBITUARIES

Ardeth J. Gutzmann

Ardeth J. Gutzmann

Apr 6, 2020

Ardeth J. Gutzmann, age 86, of St. Paul, passed away April 6, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Stella Lindquist.​Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Gordon; cherished children, Brian (Bob), Diane, Steven (Barbara), and Mark (Mary); grandchildren, Tom (Ashley), Kevin (Christine), Nicole, Luke, Lexie (Nathan), Emilie (Quinten), and Sydnie; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Amelia, Arthur, Jude, Branik, and Nikola.​Graduate of Bethesda...

Claire Ann Parsons (Schoen)

Claire Ann Parsons (Schoen)

Apr 6, 2020

Age 93, died peacefully at home in Roseville on April 6, 2020, born in Watkins, Minnesota on April 18, 1926.  Claire was preceded in death by Marlon, her husband of 67 years; sons, Robert and John; daughter, Gayle Schwartz; many loving friends; and siblings; and her sister and best friend, Lucy Jacobs.  She is survived by children, Steven, William (Yvonne),...

Lorretta Mae Inott (Knack)

Lorretta Mae Inott (Knack)

Apr 5, 2020

Age 91 years, 11 months & 18 days. Preceded in death by husband, Elton; daughter, Geraldine Moncur; 7 siblings; and son-in-law, Chuck Wald. Survived by daughters, Barb Wald & Pam (Joe) Gontarek; grandchildren, Angie, Nick, Chrissy, Alanna, Matthew; great grandchildren, Sierra, Nathan, Ashley, Rick, Lexi, Kyleigh, Kalub, Zoey; & great-great grandson, Sylas. Private interment Cottage Grove Cemetery.  A memorial service will be...

Glenn W. Gelbmann

Glenn W. Gelbmann

Apr 5, 2020

Age 82 of Roseville, passed away on April 5, 2020​Preceded in death by wife, Muriel; parents, Bernard and Sybilla (nee Bonngard); brother, Donald. ​Survived by sons, Ronald (Lori) and Troy (Jennifer); grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler (Megan), Christine (Mark) Smit, and Heather; great-granddaughter, Lilian. ​Glenn worked for 39 years at Schroeder Milk.  His talents included gardening, painting, canning, fishing, building and flying remote control...

Edna Delores Pitt  (Murphy)

Edna Delores Pitt (Murphy)

Apr 3, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; granddaughter, Nicole Aguirre; and 6 siblings. Survived by children, William (Nancy) Pitt & Rita Aguirre; grandchildren, Jackie, Jeanne, Jim, Nathan, Jessica, Ryan; 9 great grandchildren; and siblings, Kathleen Kneath & Bonnie Koethe. A Celebration of Edna's life will be held at a later date. ​

June Krings

June Krings

Apr 3, 2020

Age 84, of Maplewood.​Passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2020.  Survived by husband of 50 years, Bill; daughter, Donna (Ken) Knutson; granddaughter, Kristie Frechette; great-granddaughters, McKenna and Madison; sister, Georgeanna Harwell; Bill’s daughters, Vicki (Pierre) Bineau, Patricia Moore, Barbara (Dean) Doulou; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.  Private interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Celebration of Life at a later...

LeRoy G. Miller, Sr.

LeRoy G. Miller, Sr.

Apr 3, 2020

Age 77 of Lexington, passed away on April 3, 2020.   Preceded in death by daughter, Theresa; parents, George and Magdelina; sisters, Violet Zimmer, Adline Zimmer, Clarinda Gumke; brother, Erwin.  Survived by wife of 59 years, Marlys; sons, LeRoy Jr, Bobby, Lynn (Shannon); grandchildren, Nicole, Elizabeth, Sophia, Satine, Bobby Jr; sister, Edna Meidinger; many cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law.   LeRoy retired from the...

Karen M. Pagel

Karen M. Pagel

Apr 1, 2020

Age 72, of Coon Rapids, MN Passed away April 1, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Ellen Pagel; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Survived by siblings, Gary (Cheryl), Gordon, Kathleen (Brett), Diane (Ron), Glenn, Gene (Julie) and Janet (Brad); nieces and nephews, Kris, Kellie (Jason), Ben, Kimberly (Andrew), Kyle, Nicole, Amanda, Abby, Cady, Jessica, Cassidy, Jarad and Shane. Also...

Dennis J. Wurm

Dennis J. Wurm

Apr 1, 2020

Dennis J. Wurm “Denny”, age 74, of Circle Pines, passed away April 1, 2020 at Gracewood Senior Living.​He was born on April 18, 1945 to James and Vera Wurm.​Dennis was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Sue.  He was a retired machinist of 40 years.​Denny loved to golf with Sue, his boys, and many friends.  In fact, Denny and...

Irene Elizabeth Siniawski

Irene Elizabeth Siniawski

Apr 1, 2020

Age 93, of Shoreview.​Survived by children, Linda, Mary, Irene, Paul, David, Cheryl; grandchildren, Jill, Deanna, Lindsey, Jordan, Joey, Jennifer; and many other family and friends.  She also really loved her furry companion, Callie.  Private interment at Roselawn Cemetery.

James Oscar Van Horn

James Oscar Van Horn

Mar 31, 2020

 In Loving Memory    1954 – 2020​Jim was born October 27, 1954 in Minneapolis to Oscar and Marion (nee Larson). After graduation from high school, he worked for several years at various companies in the shipping department. After that, he was a custodian at the Federal Courts. He was a lifetime member of Faith Lutheran Church.  Sunday afternoons in the fall and winter...

Donna Mae Cruze

Donna Mae Cruze

Mar 31, 2020

Age 76, of St. Paul.​Our beloved Donna Mae Cruze died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 31st after a 17 year struggle with heart disease/CHF. Donna Mae was born December 11, 1943 the second oldest to Leonard Davis, Sr. and Alberta Davis. In her lifetime, Donna had many major accomplishments; a scrub nurse to Dr. Najarian at the University of Minnesota...

Eric Daniel Larson

Eric Daniel Larson

Mar 31, 2020

On the evening of March 31, Eric Larson (age 48) passed away unexpectedly at home, most likely due to a problem with his heart. The likely cause is ironic because he lived life with such a huge heart. Eric was known for his love of his family, being a good friend, and enjoying life. 

Eric was an amazing husband...

Kathleen R. Fretschel

Kathleen R. Fretschel

Mar 30, 2020

Age 73, a longtime resident of the Frogtown area of St. Paul and subsequent resident of Ramsey County Care Center of Maplewood, MN, sadly passed away, after a long illness, on March 30, 2020.  Kathy was born July 26, 1946 in St. Paul, the younger daughter of Joseph and Christina Fretschel.​She grew up in the St. Paul area and graduated...

Mary M. Schmidt

Mary M. Schmidt

Mar 30, 2020

Mary Schmidt, Super-Mom, Super-Nana, Super-Great-Nana, and second grade teacher extraordinaire has retired her cape and moved on. She demonstrated for us a life well-lived, in all its beautiful, difficult, happy, sad, joyous, messy glory. She did it with style, grace, and with an extraordinary, enduring optimism. Margaret Mary Ryan was born and raised in Brainerd, Minnesota to Donald and Eileen Arneson...

Sandy J. Weingarth

Sandy J. Weingarth

Mar 29, 2020

Passed away at Maplewood Care Center on March 29, 2020 at the age of 61. A caring sister to six siblings, she will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor and her kind nature. Rest in peace Sandy. We love you. Those wishing to honor her life can donate in her name to Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1074 Idaho Ave. W.,...

William C. Schulze

William C. Schulze

Mar 28, 2020

Age 89, of Stillwater​Preceded in death by wife, Katherine; daughter, Carol Ann; parents, William & Anna; sister, Betty; and daughter-in-law, Diane.  Survived by children, David, Linda, Rick (Paula); grandchildren, Dawn, Brian (Nicole), Kevin (Karen); great-granddaughters, Audrey & Kate; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.​​Bill was a Korean War Army veteran. He loved his family and was kind to everyone he...

Shirley M. Cluckey

Shirley M. Cluckey

Mar 28, 2020

Age 86, of Circle Pines; passed on March 28, 2020. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Howard. Survived by four daughters, two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. 64-year member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ruth F. Keenan

Ruth F. Keenan

Mar 28, 2020

(nee Ferrick)  Age 98, of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband, James E., and daughter, Sue Ellen Parker.  Survived by loving children, Ruth Ryan, James (Patricia), Marie Winn, Jeannie (Mike) Richards, and Mary Pat (Jay) Johnson; son-in-law Bob Parker; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; devoted niece, Mary Ellen Reynolds; and extended, cherished family. Special thanks to the wonderful, caring staff at Waverly...

Arla J. Krump (Avelsgard)

Arla J. Krump (Avelsgard)

Mar 28, 2020

 Arla was born in Deerwood, Minnesota on 10/31/1932.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Preceded in death by parents Ruth (Bunker) and Martin Avelsgard; husband, Ambrose “Swede”; three stillborn sons; brothers, Julian, Roy and Frank; sister, Gertrude. Survived by children, Marcia Roberts, Mike (Debbie) Krump, Peggy Krump, Jane (James) Wallrich, Janet (Tom) Atz; grandchildren, Tony (Tanya), Chuck, John, Ben (Nicole), Brian,...

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