OBITUARIES
Linda Kay Pietsch
Jul 30, 2020
Loving Mother and Grandmother Passed unexpectedly July 30, 2020Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Ann Pietsch; brother, Fred Pietsch; and brother-in-law, Dave Vanbeck. Survived by children, Daniel (Valli) Cowles, Jestina (Jeremy) Rainer, Jenelle (Mike) Luxem, Eric (Sarah) Collins, and Mariah Collins; ten grandchildren; sister, Pam Vanbeck; and brothers, Al (Lucy), Doug (Karla), and Kevin (Michele) Pietsch. She was loved by many and...
Gary M. Kiedrowski
Jul 29, 2020
Age 70; passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020.Preceded in death by mother and father, Mary and Kenneth Kiedrowski. Survived by sisters, Karen (Chuck) Glaser and Connie Kiedrowski. Oh, did Gary love a good fishing story… you’ve probably heard them over and over again… Gary loved to hunt and fish and spent many summers on Lake Mille Lacs. He knew the...
Clarence F. Haider
Jul 29, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa Age 96, of St Paul. Born on June 17, 1924 in St. Paul and died on July 29, 2020. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta; parents, John and Anna (Sager) Haider; brother, John; and sisters, Marcela Braun & Irene Neubauer. Survived by children, Patricia (Dawn), Jim (Eileen), Debbie Anderson; grandchildren, Martin (Bridget),...
Judith E. Londroche
Jul 27, 2020
Devoted Christian Mother, Talented Artist, and Nature Lover Age 77, of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully with family, Monday, July 27, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Clair and Florence Londroche; and brother, Arthur Londroche. Judith was born March 13, 1943 in Minneapolis. She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul in 1961 and received a Cosmetologist Degree from Century...
Gerald C. Schauer
Jul 26, 2020
Gerald C. "Jerry" Schauer, age 81, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and entered heaven on July 26, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Lorraine Clark; brother, Tom; youngest daughter, Jackie; and special friend, Sonna. Survived by children, Joni (Dan) LaFleur, Peter (Dana), and Connie (Bob) Effinger; grandchildren, Stephanie (Chris) Brumley, Joe and Sam Effinger, Elliot, Connor, and Tyler...
Kurt H. Schultz
Jul 25, 2020
Kurt Harold Schultz passed away July 25, 2020 peacefully at home in Mission, TX, with his faithful dog, Zoe, by his side. Almost 9 years to the day his beloved Betty passed away. Kurt was born on August 14, 1923 in Morristown, MN, to Arthur and Alma Schultz. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 – 1945 where...
Stanley F. Jakubowski
Jul 24, 2020
Stanley Frank Jakubowski was born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1938 to Frank and Regina Jakubowski. This darling baby boy began their family, and even championed an award-winning baby photo contest. And so it began….. Stanley had a full childhood in St. Paul. He and his younger brother, Ed, and sister Regina grew up on Van Buren Avenue. He...
Donald Ulbricht
Jul 24, 2020
Donald Ulbricht, 83, passed away on July 24, 2020 due to complications with multiple myeloma and dementia. Don was born in St. Paul, MN, and attended Wilson High School, graduating in 1954. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and rose through the ranks retiring as a Chief Petty Officer after 41 years of service. He married the love of...
Carole Brown Underhill
Jul 23, 2020
Carole (Brown) Underhill is a Christian who placed her faith and salvation in Jesus Christ. Born in St. Paul, February 22, 1939 to Albert and Marie Brown. She has been married to her faithful husband Bruce for 60 years. They both grew up in St. Paul, Carole attending Johnson High School. Carole went to the University of Minnesota for a...
Janet M. Bjorklund
Jul 22, 2020
Age 90, of St Paul, passed away on July 22, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Bjorklund. Survived by children, Wendy Bjorklund & Bob (Rose) Bjorklund; grandchildren, Abigail, Andrew, Nicholas; four great grandchildren; twin sister, Jeanette Johnson; best friend, Bob Hoffman; many nieces & nephews; grand & great-grand nieces & nephews. Janet was born in Hutchinson, MN on January...
Patricia I. Borre
Jul 19, 2020
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our mother, Patricia Irene Borre (Dicks) who was born in Minneapolis on January 10, 1929 to Bernard and Elizabeth Dicks. She was the youngest of seven and valedictorian of her high school graduating class. She was 91 years young.She married Richard Anthony Borre on July 1, 1950. They were married 62...
Jewel E. Hoffman
Jul 18, 2020
Lifelong resident of St. Paul’s North End
Beloved Aunt, Great Aunt, and Great-Great Aunt
Age 94, passed away on July 18, 2020.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Evelyn; sister, Lorraine Singer; brothers, Jack, Richard, and Earl; and great nephew, Bobby Ball.
Survived by nieces & nephew, Karen Singer, Mary Jane (Dave) Narog, Frances Hoffman, Kathy (Jeff) Rain, Jim...
James A. Mancuso, Jr.
Jul 15, 2020
Age 77, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Corneil Mancuso, Sr.; and grandson, Kyle Mancuso. Survived by loving wife, of 56 years, Katie (nee Stronck); children, Patrick John (Diane) & Bridget Ann and friend Tim Knapper; and grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew & Sophia. Jim retired from Pepsi-Cola Bottling in 2005 following 33 years of employment. Private memorial & interment.
Mary R. Nolan
Jul 13, 2020
Age 90, of North Oaks, MN and Sedona, AZ
Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Nora; brother-in-law, Joseph Durkin (Ann); and sister-in-laws, Tina (Roger) and Mary Lee (Bernard).
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth; brothers, Bernard and Roger; sisters, Ann and Margaret; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 1:00pm...
Donald M. Wige
Jul 11, 2020
Age 89 of Lino Lakes, passed away on July 11, 2020.Donald was the oldest of 13 children.Preceded in death by parents, Julius and Esther.Survived by 7 children, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters.Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Joanne Marie Niemczyk
Jul 11, 2020
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Joanne Marie Niemczyk, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 62. Joanne was born on October 3rd, 1957 in Forest Lake, MN to Anthony “Tony” and Geneva “Neva” Niemczyk. Joanne was a graduate of Forest Lake High School in 1976 and of Anoka Technical College with a degree in...
Margaret Arlene Knott
Jul 10, 2020
née Scherer Age 95, of Roseville; died peacefully in her sleep after visiting with her beloved daughters. Preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Jesse & Marie Scherer; and brothers, Theodore and Eugene Scherer. Survived by daughters, Diane, Kathy (Bob) Zingsheim, and Mary Jo (Rich) Kukacka; grandsons, John, Thomas, Steven, Kevin, and Jason (Dani); and many other family, friends, and...
Carlotta Thelma Flor
Jul 10, 2020
Nee Farr Age 88 of Circle Pines; passed away on July 10, 2020. Preceded in death by daughters, Diane and Denise; grandson, Tyler; and brother, LeRoy Zamor. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Harley; daughters, Rose Ann Flor, Melanie (Tom) Lundgren, Patrice Anderson; and grandchildren, Sean, Cami (Ryan) Berthiaume, Carley, Megan, and Mason. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, July...
Dolores M. Freppert
Jul 9, 2020
nee Hunn Age 91, of Roseville; passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Jerome. Survived by children, Louanne (Thomas) Goetzke, Mary Kaiser, Thomas (Diane), Susan (David) Gausman, Janet, Michael, Joan, James, & John; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, July 15 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N Dale...
Elaine Marie Thera
Jul 7, 2020
(nee Racine) Age 86, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020Preceded in death by husband, Joe; and parents, Douglas and Alice. Survived by sister, Kathy (Joe) Urbanski; sisters-in-law, Mary Thera and Helen (Roger) Hartman; special nieces and nephew, cousins, and friends. A special thank you to all the caregivers at New Harmony Care Center. A private family Mass...