OBITUARIES

Wilma L. Davis

Wilma L. Davis

Apr 14, 2020

Age 90, of Maplewood, passed away April 14, 2020. Survived by daughter, Sandi (Greg) Smith; grandchildren, Marty (Nina) Smith, Graham Smith, and Jennifer Davis; four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Henry, Maggie, and Thea; and sister, Sharon Palmer. Preceded in death by husband, Bill; daughter, Leslie; and special friend, Milt Willer. She loved sending cards to family, her Path of Grace family, and all her friends.  Special thanks to...

Henry A. Lahn

Henry A. Lahn

Apr 13, 2020

Age 65, of Blaine.

Preceded in death by parents, Hank & Ruth; and brother, Dick.

Survived by wife, Bridget; sons, Chris (Brandi) and Jesse (Justine); grandchildren, Isaac, Ethan, Isla; siblings, Pixie (Jerry) Stoeckel and Tom (Jeannie); and many nieces & nephews.

Henry was an avid sportsman and was known for his home runs. He had the ability to make people...

Bertha Mae Wegscheider (Taylor)

Bertha Mae Wegscheider (Taylor)

Apr 12, 2020

Age 95 of Circle Pines passed away on April 12, 2020.   Preceded in death by parents and siblings.   Survived by husband, Jerome; children, Jim (Ruth) Dunn, Judi Lutgen, and Pam Stevens; many grand, great, and great-great grandchildren.  Private family services.

Helen F. Merth

Helen F. Merth

Apr 12, 2020

Age 97; born November 2, 1922 to Frank and Alberta (Stout) Merth in St. Paul, MN. Died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Preceded in death by brothers, Herbert, Bernard, Ralph, Leonard, Walter, and Cyril; and sisters, Florence Merth and Ethel McCarron. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Helen was a true athlete who enjoyed long blade skating, downhill skiing,...

Jason King

Jason King

Apr 12, 2020

Age 55, was found passed away at his home on April 13, 2020.  Jason was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 12, 1964, son of Rodney and Rae Jean King. He graduated from Centennial High School May 25, 1983.   After High School, he enlisted in the Army, where he was very honored to serve his country. After his stint in...

Jerome A. Stafki

Jerome A. Stafki

Apr 10, 2020

Age 69, of East St. Paul​Preceded in death by parents, Alfred & Dorothy; and brother, Scott. Survived by children, Laura Carey-Stafki, Christina Casanova, Jason Abbott, Jennifer Whiteman, Joy Abbott, Jordan Abbott, and Steven; three grandchildren, including Joshua Marberry; and siblings, Alfred Jr. (Donna), James, Janice (Ray Jr.) Richardson, Dorothy (John) Wallner, and Gregory. A private family memorial will be planned.

Lucerne C. Tapson

Lucerne C. Tapson

Apr 8, 2020

Age 87 of Mounds View.​Preceded in death by son, Gary; brother, Donald Jr; sister, Mary; and parents, Gladys and Donald. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol; sons, Thomas, Steven and Randy; sisters, Doris, Deloris and Grace. ​Lu grew up on the family farm in Hannah, ND and graduated from Wales High School in 1950. Later in the army he was stationed in...

Betty A. Lehmann

Betty A. Lehmann

Apr 7, 2020

Age 91, passed away April 7, 2020

​Preceded in death by husband, Donald, Sr.

Survived by children, Mary Sue Mitchell, Don, Jr. (Candy), and Ron (Jodi); grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Maloney; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

​Special thanks to the staff and residents of Presbyterian Home of Arden Hills for making mom's final years memorable.

When...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...