OBITUARIES

Florene Christine Mueller

Florene Christine Mueller

Aug 23, 2020

(Nee Jensen) Age 84, of St. Paul; passed away on August 23, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas “T.W.”; and granddaughter, Jaime. Survived by children, Michael Walters and Terri (Patrick) Johnson; grandchildren, Brian (Veronica), Wade, Dane (Danielle), Thomas, Andrew, Joshua, Janelle and Michelle; great-grandchildren, Bjorn, Annica and Evan; brother, Bob Jensen; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held.

William Leo Probst

William Leo Probst

Aug 22, 2020

Age 77 of St. Paul, MN; passed away August 22, 2020. A hard-working friend to everyone. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. & Anna M. Probst.  Survived by his sister,  Luella (Harold) Clement; brother, Jerome (Linda) Probst; four nephews, two nieces, seven great-nephews, and one great-niece. ​Longtime employee of Mickey’s Diner, Lido's Restaurant and the St. Paul Hotel. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...

Kenneth L. Nolan

Kenneth L. Nolan

Aug 22, 2020

Age 89, of North Oaks, MN and Sedona, AZ

​Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary; parents, George and Arlene; sister, Kathleen and brother, Michael (Mary).​

Kenneth is survived by brothers, Gary (Sue) and Keith (Doris); sisters, Carole and Colleen (Mou); sister-in-law, Mary (Michael) and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

​Mass of Christian Burial 1:00pm...

John Luis Cortez

John Luis Cortez

Aug 22, 2020

Age 83, of St. Paul, passed away on August 22, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Petra Hernandez and Mauro Cortez; sisters, Annie Moreno and Angelita Lammers; brother, Rudy Cortez; and first wife, Svitlana Sloschynsky.  Survived by daughter, Natalie (Ronald); grandchildren, Arthur, Antonina (Bryan), Nicholas (Scott), Joseph and Sarah; daughter, Victoria (Terry) and grandchildren, Angela (Jesse), Sierra and Hunter and 7 great-grandchildren; daughter, Cassandra Cortez...

Iris Hazel Terry Kwatera

Iris Hazel Terry Kwatera

Aug 22, 2020

On August 22, 2020, our family lost our brightest star and the center of our universe, Iris. She received her angel wings and joins her beloved daughter, Jamie, mother, father, and sister in Heaven.  She was the best gramma a grandchild could ever hope for and she always had the biggest smile & encouragement. She gave out the best hugs...

Patrick Steven Nelson

Patrick Steven Nelson

Aug 20, 2020

Age 72, of Blaine; passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020.  Preceded in death by his mother, Joan Nelson Dahlin, and stepfather, Edward Dahlin.  Survived by wife of 21 years, Candace; stepsons, Christopher (missy) Miller and Gregory (Christi) Miller; step-grandchildren, Ava, Jacob, and Samuel; brother, Michael Nelson; nephew, Jim Nelson; many friends and other family.  Pat was the owner and...

Joyce E. Larson

Joyce E. Larson

Aug 18, 2020

Age 103  Preceded in death by husband, Everett (Ted) Larson; and parents, Gustaf and Marie Gustafson.  Survived by children, Karen (Joseph) Pleven and Glenn (Mary Jo) Larson; beloved grandchildren, Kristine (Jacob) Heidelberger, Kevin (Georgiana) Larson, and Patrick (Kristi) Larson; and adored great-grandchildren, Alice & Thomas Heidelberger and Lucas Larson.  Joyce was a 65 year member of Advent Lutheran Church. Joyce had a deep...

Karna A. Koepke

Karna A. Koepke

Aug 16, 2020

Age 79, of Circle Pines. Passed away on August 16, 2020 due to complications of Parkinson’s.​Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Adeline Kuhlman. Survived by husband of 61 years, Jack; children, Diana (Mark) Waldoch, Steve, Mike (Reesa), Rick, and Gary; grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Trevor, Hayley, Chad, Lauren, Sam, Tara, Anna, and Megan; brothers, Leon, Lyle, Neil, Donel, and Dale; and...

Walter L. Szczech

Walter L. Szczech

Aug 15, 2020

Peacefully went home with Jesus on August 15, 2020​Age 90 of Roseville.   Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Betty; son Daniel; brother, Ray; sisters, Marcella, Rosemary, Antoinette, Adeline, Lucille, Eleanor.   Survived by daughters, Caroline "Carrie" (John) Lampert, Julie (LaMoyne) Schneider, Holly Camillo; grandchildren, Anna Schneider, Emma (Joseph) Schneider-Johnson, Cambria (Andy) Smith, Caylia Camillo; sister, Sandy Monk.   Funeral service 10:30...

Scott B. Lewis

Scott B. Lewis

Aug 15, 2020

Age 72, of Circle Pines.​Passed away August 15, 2020 after kicking Pancreatic Cancer’s ass for a year and a half.​Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Phyllis.​Survived by loving wife and best friend, Cindy; children, Robyn (Don) Hansen and Jason (Missy); grandchildren, Jordan, Jaymie, Jessica and Tyler; brothers, Craig (Sharon) and Jeff (Diane); many other family and friends. Scott was born...

Daisy Parslow

Daisy Parslow

Aug 14, 2020

Age 96, formerly of Nevis, MN passed away August 14, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; sisters, Beverly DeSimone and Gabriel Behnke; and brothers, Jerome and Anthony Behnke. Survived by children, Diane VanReese, Janis (Marshall) Turner, Christopher, Scott (Glenda) and Henry (Joy); sister, Barbara (Gilbert) Claveran; brother, David (Annabelle) Behnke; many grand-, great-, and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at...

David C. Paray

David C. Paray

Aug 12, 2020

Age 74, of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020.

 Survived by wife, Nellie; daughters, Kendra, Tami (Juan Zaragoza), Deidra (Dean Riebe) and Tanya; grandchildren, Blayne & Vaughn (Miranda) Onnen, Juan & Brandon Zaragoza, Casey, Victoria, & Hayley Riebe, and Jaylen Jones; and great-grandchildren, Amelia, Salem, Kaden & Lilla.​

David Paray was born on January 4, 1946,...

Donald C. Mauer

Donald C. Mauer

Aug 11, 2020

Age 89; longtime St. Paul resident. Passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020​

Preceded in death by wife, Doris; and siblings, Louise, John, Mildred, Henry, Lorraine and Ken.​

Survived by son, Jake Jr. (Teresa); grandsons, Jake III (Rachel), Bill (Stephanie), and Joe (Maddie); and great-grandchildren, Malia, Lauren, Nick, Jakie, Jack, Maren, Emily, Andy, Sam and Chip. Also survived by loving partner of...

Kathie Lynn Esboldt

Kathie Lynn Esboldt

Aug 10, 2020

​(nee Kliese)

Age 60, of Vadnais Heights, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2020 due to a recurrence of cancer.

Preceded in death by father, Bruce Kliese. 

Survived by loving husband and best friend, Tom; sons, Jason and Matt (Jes) Gysbers; daughters, Randee (fiance Doug Lacktorin) and Jaimie Esboldt; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Mason, Connor, Calli, and Taylor; mother, Judy Kliese; sister,...

DeReva A. Gross

DeReva A. Gross

Aug 8, 2020

Age 100, formerly of St. Paul, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved family and friends who passed before her. DeReva loved life and tried to live each day to the fullest. During her life she had many friends. She is survived by 2 daughters, Susan and Mary Lou.​9 AM visitation and 10 AM service for "Family Only" will be...

Roger Paul Lundeen

Roger Paul Lundeen

Aug 8, 2020

Loving Dad, Grandpa & Brother Age 72, of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly, after a short battle with cancer, on August 8, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; and parents, Arthur & Marilynn.  Survived by children, Matt, Hudson WI, Bethany (Eric) Kinsella of Eagan, MN and Angie (Jake) Wold of Glendale, AZ; grandchildren, Noah, Logan, Hannah, Maren, Riley, Alexa and Camden;...

Tony Kadlec

Tony Kadlec

Aug 8, 2020

Longtime Little Canada Resident

Age 84, passed away on August 8, 2020.  

Preceded in death by wives, Kathleen & LaVina; and daughter, Lynette.

Survived by wife, Lois; children, Cheryl (Allan) Tincher, Sandy (Jim) Mevissen, Woodlyn Green, Dan, John (Heather); stepchildren, Rebecca (Chad) Prinsen & Randy (Patty) Runyon; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Public visitation 3-6 PM Tuesday, August...

Douglas Alan Hordyk

Douglas Alan Hordyk

Aug 6, 2020

Age 73, of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 6th following a short fight with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.   Preceded in death by parents, John and Genevieve Hordyk; and siblings, Shirley, Casey, and Kenneth.   Survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Patricia (nee Martin); children, Sara, Matthew (Taija), and Evan (Laura); grandchildren, Resha and...

Michael S. Schmidt

Michael S. Schmidt

Aug 3, 2020

Age 64 of St. Paul, passed away on August 3, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Shirley.​Survived by siblings, Daniel (Crystal), Sheila (Tom) Becker, Cheryl Bauer, Roxanne (Steve) Kapaun; step-mother, Doris; other nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10:00 AM Thursday, August 20 at Ft. Snelling National  Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S., Minneapolis.​Meet 9:45 AM at Assembly Area #4.  Masks Required.

Arlie Jerome Johnson

Arlie Jerome Johnson

Jul 31, 2020

Age 85, of Spring Lake Park Preceded in death by brothers, Milo and Alan Johnson. Survived by wife of 61 years, Judy Johnson (née Wegan); also nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Arlie was a heavy equipment operator, working for Glenn Rehbein Excavation and Grand Casino – Hinckley.  A memorial visitation for Arlie will be held on Saturday, August 15...