OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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.

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,...

Patricia Jean Paulus

Patricia Jean Paulus

Mar 27, 2020

Age 94, of Roseville, Minnesota  Passed away peacefully at Johanna Shores on March 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Harrison; and sons, Stephen and David. Survived by son, Terry (Colleen) , grandchildren; Katherine (Bryce) Tollefson, and Jennifer, Gregory, and Andrew Paulus; great-grandchildren, Emily and Alexander; and daughters-in-law, Patricia and Mary. She was a lifetime member of ASID, with over 30 years of interior design experience;...

Charles J. McMahon

Charles J. McMahon

Mar 26, 2020

100% Irish, age 89 of Roseville, died of natural causes on March 26, 2020.   Born November 23, 1930 in St. Paul and grew up in the Midway area.  He was a proud member of the Cretin Class of ’48 and served in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He spent his 50 year working career at Villaume Industries, where...

Shirley Mae Meyer

Shirley Mae Meyer

Mar 25, 2020

Age 85 of St. Paul, passed away March 25, 2020. Survived by children, Keith, David, Deborah, Douglas, Lisa Chambers-Sackett; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. No services planned at this time.

Karen V. Skandel

Karen V. Skandel

Mar 22, 2020

Age 82, of Roseville Preceded in death by parents, Reinholt & Virginia Moe. Survived by daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Staff; son, David Skandel; grandchildren, Adam & Casey; brother, James (Genevieve) Moe; niece and nephews, Kris (Michael) Gregory, Eric (Lisa) Moe, Rolf (Sheila) Moe; several grand nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard F. Zins

Richard F. Zins

Mar 22, 2020

Richard "Dick" Zins, age 73 of Maplewood, MN passed away the evening of March 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer while surrounded by family and close friends.​Richard is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lana Zins; his daughter, Tammy Zins; his brother, Gary Zins; and his sister, Patricia "Trish"  Wallace.​Richard is survived by his wife, Laurie; stepson, Terrence (Ashley) McPartlin; sisters, Mary...

Deborah Louise Brett (Mastel)

Deborah Louise Brett (Mastel)

Mar 20, 2020

Age 61 of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020.​Preceded in death by her mother, Rae (Vasterling) Mastel and her sister, Nancy (Mastel) Sellentine.​Survived by her husband, Tony Brett; father, Robert Mastel of Arizona; daughter, Sylvia Ralston, 3 grandchildren; siblings, Barbara (Mastel) Sellentine and husband Rex Sellentine, Michelle Mastel, Denise Mastel and husband Kirk...

Timothy J. Thomas

Timothy J. Thomas

Mar 20, 2020

Beloved Dad, Son, Brother and Uncle​Tim passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2020 at the age of 54 years.​Survived by children, Matt and Jessie and their mother, Donna; parents, Dale and Jean; siblings, Tammy (Greg) Oldenburg, Teri Gibbons, and Tracy (Joon) Won; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.​A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Robert E. Pulkrabek

Robert E. Pulkrabek

Mar 20, 2020

Lifetime Eastsider.​Passed peacefully March 20, 2020 at the age of 92.​Owned & operated Capital City Auto Electric from 1965 until 1988.  Bud was a kind and generous man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golf, and the past 2 years took up painting.  Many thanks to the staff and his caregivers at Ramsey County Care Center (Vadnais). Also thank you to...

Dawn A. Crandall

Dawn A. Crandall

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020, Dawn A. Crandall, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 73. Dawn was born on February 15, 1947 in Fort Knox, KY to Robert and Ronnie Lehmann. She worked at 3M for 41 years. Dawn was a loving, creative, kind, and generous person. Dawn was a longtime member of the Church of...

Earl R. Printz

Earl R. Printz

Mar 18, 2020

Age 88, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.  Passed away March 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by close family.  Earl was born in a farmhouse in the Swedish community of Enfield, Minnesota on November 20, 1931, to Meta (Wiese) and Arthur Printz. He graduated from Saint Cloud Technical High School in June 1958.  Earl was drafted into the Army during the...

Joan C. Tschida

Joan C. Tschida

Mar 17, 2020

Age 91, of Roseville​

Born to Elmer and Grace Pepin on September 16, 1928.

Preceded in death by beloved husband of 63 years, Tom; sister, Grace; and infant daughter, Rosemary.

Will be sadly missed by her children, Jeanette (Mark) Wickoren, Daniel (Diane), Sally (Kevin) Greer, Lorelei (Kevin) Kaetterhenry, Suzanne (Todd) Tschida-Findell, Alan (Sharon); twenty grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren with...

Nellie Caroline Sponheim

Nellie Caroline Sponheim

Mar 17, 2020

Age 88, died March 17, 2020.  Preceded in death by son, Mark WIlliam; parents, Roy & Clara Hanson; siblings, Lillian Kuhn, Edna Carlson, Ivan Hanson & Louise Rostad.  Survived by husband, Paul; sons, Rolf (Judi Cole), Scott (Sarah Lang); grandchildren, Tom & Joseph (Mark & Valerie), Caleb, Emmett & Aidan (Scott & Sarah), Katrina, Rikke & Trygg (Rolf & Judi);...

James Allan Lee

James Allan Lee

Mar 17, 2020

A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on March 17, 2020.His last moments were spent in the presence of his wife, Linda; his children, Kathy and Michael; his granddaughter, Esther; as well his loving sister, Karen. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan Lee; his beloved mother, Geneva; and his nephew, Daniel Sundeen. Jim’s life was profoundly...