OBITUARIES

David K. Thaemlitz

David K. Thaemlitz

Jul 5, 2020

Age 48 of Lino Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2020.  Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Nikki, Caleb, and Tyler; mother, Jeanette McCorkhill; sisters, Lynda (Wallace “Wally”) Michaelson, Carolyn (Susan) Thaemlitz, and Lyn (Chad) Harley; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Judy Vorlicek; brother-in-law, Michael Vorlicek.   Visitation 4-6 PM Sunday, July 12 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr (Cty...

Theodore A. Jarosch

Theodore A. Jarosch

Jul 4, 2020

Age 94, passed away July 4, 2020.​Preceded in death by wife, Ethel.​Survived by children, Kathleen (Lyle) Bren, Theodore (Cindy), Daniel (Debra), and LuAnn (Danny) Wells; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.​Private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Judith I. Guetzkow

Judith I. Guetzkow

Jul 4, 2020

Age 76, of Roseville.

​Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Elsie Hofbauer.

Survived by loving husband of 42 years, Denis; son, Jeff (Melanie); grandsons, Caden & Brecken; sister, Peggy (Stephen) Butler; brother, Michael Hofbauer; nieces, nephew, and dear friends.

Private family service.

Memorials preferred to Second Harvest Heartland or Roseville Lutheran Church.

Marilyn E. Walrath (Lawson)

Marilyn E. Walrath (Lawson)

Jul 1, 2020

Age 85, of St. Paul

Preceded in death by husband, Robert A., Sr; and siblings, Lynwood and Leray. 

Survived by children, Cindy Vannelli, Sharon (Pat) Kavanagh, Robert Jr. (Lynn), Tom (Dawn), Dan (Jayne) and Patrick; grandchildren, Stephen (Anna), Brianna, Andrew, Kelly Jo, Patrick, Gabriela, Alex and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Nylah, Dominic, Wesley, Ruby and Elihm; siblings, Ron (Darlyne) Pederson and Jim Pedersen; also nephews,...

Harlan L. Eytcheson

Harlan L. Eytcheson

Jul 1, 2020

Age 70, of Shoreview.​Preceded in death by parents, Lee & Iris.  Survived by wife Lynda; children, Jenny, Jim, Mike and their spouses; siblings, Gail, Dean, Lynn and their spouses; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.  Visitation 3-6 PM Wednesday, July 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Cty Hwy 23).  Lynda is asking for you all...

Donald E. Berggren

Donald E. Berggren

Jun 30, 2020

Age 83, of Little Canada, passed peacefully on June 30, 2020.  Born April 20, 1937 to Earl & Helen.  Survived by wife of 47 years, Judy; children, Tim (Michelle), Debra (Paul) Hautamaa, Diana Brasch, David Blomster; grandchildren, Tyler, Stephanie, Aly, Olivia, Elise, Victor, Julia; great granddaughter, Ariella; sisters, Arlene Paton, Ellane Langer, Kathleen Sterns & Janice Brennan. Don worked for Burlington Northern...

Edwin Welter

Edwin Welter

Jun 28, 2020

Embraced by Jesus' arms, Ed entered the kingdom of God on June 28, 2020. His generosity to others leaves an inspiring legacy. He prioritized his faith, family, and friends, and loved more than anything to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Ed enjoyed making people feel cared for, and did this by cooking them meals and bringing them laughter....

Keith Dorn Jackson

Keith Dorn Jackson

Jun 21, 2020

Age 99, formerly of New Brighton, passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.  Keith was born in Amherst, SD to George and Kari (nee Sather) Jackson. He was the second youngest of nine children. Keith grew up on the family farm, graduated from Amherst High School and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Keith was a...

Michael J. Sutich

Michael J. Sutich

Jun 19, 2020

Michael John "Mike" Sutich, age 59, died June 19th, 2020 at United Hospital, with Karen at his side. 

Mike found joy in life, spending time with Karen, his sister Jeanne, his neighbor Ed, friends Scott and Todd, and with his Polaris (work) family. His passing leaves a void in our hearts.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed (ERSY)...

Marlene E. Kelly

Marlene E. Kelly

Jun 18, 2020

Age 78, of Roseville, MN; passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. Preceded in death by her mother, Emma Cooper; and two brothers. Remaining to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Edward “Ed” Kelly; children, Kathleen “Katie” (Mike) Kelly-Landberg,  James Kelly, and Erin Kelly; adoring grandchildren, Claire, Lillian, & Olivia Landberg and Zara, Anya, & Zachary Kelly; beloved sisters, Muriel Tobin...

David B. Luke

David B. Luke

Jun 18, 2020

Age 81, of Minneapolis.

Passed away on June 18, 2020.

A Harvard man in jeans. Taught English Literature at the U of MN for 40 years. He was a lover of books, an elegant orator, and a gentle soul. Kind to all animals and a lover of dogs.

He is sorely missed and deeply loved.

Survived by son,...

Raymond H. Petschel

Raymond H. Petschel

Jun 17, 2020

33 year veteran of the St. Paul Police Department​Age 98 of St. Paul, passed away on June 17, 2020.   Preceded in death by wife Lorraine, daughter, Joan McCluskey; parents, Adolph and Hilda; brother, Howard; sisters, Ruth Tome, Mabel Boogren, Shirley Burkart.   Survived by son, Ken (Liz); daughter, Barbara Major; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Funeral service...

Florence M. Syring

Florence M. Syring

Jun 16, 2020

Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020.   Preceded in death by husband, Richard; daughter, Nancy Laska.   She will be dearly missed by sons, Terry, Gerry (June Heimer-Syring); grandchildren, Christina (Steve), Rhett, Michelle, April, Jeremy (Lindsay), Jenny, Dan, Ashley (William “Crews”), Josh; 12 great-grandchildren; niece, Ev Latham; many other loving relatives and friends. ​“Florence enjoyed baking, sewing,...

Nicholas William Kitzhaber

Nicholas William Kitzhaber

Jun 16, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) Kitzhaber, Arden Hills, MN passed away at home peacefully, with his family and rescue dogs by his side after a two-year courageous battle with cancer.

Nick was born July 7, 1960 in Waukegan, IL to Bonnie (Verhagen) and Ronald Kitzhaber. His family moved to Greenwood, WI when he was 9 months old in order to farm. As...

Delores J. Peka

Delores J. Peka

Jun 15, 2020

Age 85, of Maplewood / Roseville Preceded in death by husband, Norbert; and brothers, Owen & Ed Hall. Survived by sons, Richard (Delores), John, David, Daniel (Sue), Michael (Karen); 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Cathy (Bill) Holroyd; and sister-in-law, Ann Hall. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Services private.

Debra Thalin

Debra Thalin

Jun 13, 2020

Debra "Deb" L. Thalin (nee Maas) Age 64, of Hugo, passed away after a short battle with cancer on June 13, 2020 surrounded by love. Deb was born in Minneapolis on September 9, 1955. Deb grew up in the Minneapolis area, graduating from Coon Rapids High School in 1973.A 40-year employee of Lutheran Brotherhood and Thrivent, in both the Minneapolis and Appleton,...

Jose L. Gallardo

Jose L. Gallardo

Jun 13, 2020

José Luis Gallardo (III) was born on February 23rd, 1979 to José and Shirley Gallardo in St. Paul, MN. He passed away on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at the age of 41.

It became apparent early in life, that José was destined to excel in everything he did. While attending JJ Hill and Capitol Hill elementary schools in St. Paul,...

Donald R. Teich

Donald R. Teich

Jun 13, 2020

Age 85 Summer life at Bay Lake in Deerwood, MN. He lived in Austin, TX from 1986 to 2016.  Passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Bruce; parents, Florence & Arnold; and brother, Gerald.  Survived by children, Deborah Teich, Brenda Teich (Mark McClellan), and Todd Teich; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Gerri) Teich; also nieces, nephews and...

Joyce M. Kray (Edson)

Joyce M. Kray (Edson)

Jun 12, 2020

Joyce Marie Kray (Edson), 75, of Saint Paul, peacefully joined our Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020 at home. ​Joyce was born in St. Paul and grew up in many cities in the metro area. She attended St. Rose of Lima and St. John the Baptist schools, graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1962 and attended St. Benedict’s College...

John T. Krolak

John T. Krolak

Jun 11, 2020

John was born November 6, 1992 at St John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. His parents Tom and Mary Jo entered into raising John 27 years ago; John was the first born of three children, Sarah Jo (now 25 years old) and Laura (now 18 years old).  John was the love of our life, a bundle of energy that never seemed...