OBITUARIES

Robert J. Gruber

Robert J. Gruber

Mar 3, 2020

Age 57, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on March 3, 2020.​A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date (previously published service times will be rescheduled).​A complete obituary will be posted soon.

James Lee Erickson

James Lee Erickson

Mar 2, 2020

Age 60, of Circle Pines Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Sandra; and sister, Roxanne.  Survived by loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Debra; children, Matthew and Brittany (Jason); grandchildren, Hailey, Carter, Cameron and Conner; siblings, Rhonda, Kelly (Ehab); nieces, nephews and many family and friends, and his beloved dog Otis. Jim worked at Taystee/Bimbo Bakeries for over 40 years. Funeral...

Ashley Lea Ries

Ashley Lea Ries

Mar 2, 2020

Age 29, of Stillwater; passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2020.

Preceded in death by mother, Kathy; grandmother, Marlene Boyle; uncles, John Ries and David Boyle; and aunt, Colleen Beer. 

Survived by fiancé, Jake Larsen; daughter, Amelia; father, Greg; sisters, Alycia (Justin), Andrea, Amanda (Ryan); nephew, Mason; grandparents, Ed Boyle and Kathy & Howie Ries; uncle, Don Beer; aunt, Jackie (Kent) Smith;...

Joan M. Salyers (Mastel)

Joan M. Salyers (Mastel)

Mar 1, 2020

Joan, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, ending her years-long struggle with dementia. She is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ida (Iversen) Mastel; former spouses, Tom Shepard and Jim Salyers; sister-in-law, Mary Mastel; and brother-in-law, Al Hartmann. Survived by daughters, Sandra (John) Schlagel, Michele Jackson, and Wendy (Jim) Gale; grandchildren, Matt Grewe, Jen (Nick) Welker, Jordan...

Sharon L. DeCarlo (Brennan)

Sharon L. DeCarlo (Brennan)

Feb 28, 2020

Age 76, of St. Paul, passed away on February 28, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, William & Jean Brennan; siblings, Mike, Dennis & Pat; and ex-husband, Joe. Survived by children, Joseph, Diane, Tony (Camille), Kelly (Erick) Willard; grandchildren, Brianna, Miranda, Dustin, Michael, Emily, Mary; siblings, Tim (Diane) Brennan & Colleen (Dave) Slattery; and sister-in-law, Judy Brennan. Sharon was a former employee of...

Kathleen J. Johnson (Roth)

Kathleen J. Johnson (Roth)

Feb 28, 2020

Age 79, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on February 28, 2020.  Preceded in death by her parents, John & Lola Roth; and siblings, Johnny, Linda, Glenna, Robbie & Rick.  Survived by children, Colin (Kim) Johnson & Sharon (Craig) McNamara; and 5 grandchildren.  Memorial visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B on Thursday, March 5...

Lyle M. Jensen

Lyle M. Jensen

Feb 26, 2020

Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away February 26, 2020.​Preceded in death by mother, Irene; and father, Richard. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Albert (Virgie) LeBrun, Fred (Barbie) LeBrun, and Mark (Traci) LeBrun; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and cousins, Carol Lyons, Don Schultz, Jim Freeman, Joan Hasslen, and Joyce Oberdeck. Funeral service 11:00 AM Sunday, March 1 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -...

Marjorie Kight

Marjorie Kight

Feb 26, 2020

Age 95, of St. Paul, passed away February 26, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Elizabeth; brother, Jack, and sister, Mary. Survived by nephews, Guy Kight, Timothy Kight and family; niece, Marguerite (James) Clemens and family; and cousin, Mary Japel and family.​Marjorie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was a teacher as well as a librarian with...

Jimmy R. Carlson

Jimmy R. Carlson

Feb 25, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Teacher & Coach.  Age 71, of Shoreview, passed away on February 25, 2020 after a four year battle with Lymphoma cancer. Preceded in death by father, Jimmy. Survived by mother, Marian; wife, Sandy; daughter, Kristie (Trent) Danielson; and granddaughter, Payton.  Jimmy loved spending time playing softball & tennis, traveling, especially to Arizona, where he lived part of...

Joseph J. Cindrich

Joseph J. Cindrich

Feb 25, 2020

Age 83, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020.​​Preceded in death by wife, Diane; parents, John & Beatrice; and sisters, Mary Johnson & Carol Cindrich. Survived by children, Kim (Mike) Acosta, David (Missy), Sheri (Justin) Lemma; grandchildren, Amy, Paul, Michael, Matthew, Ashley, Zachary, Amber, Jessica, Allison, Kayla, Nicholas, Megan, Lacie, Lillian, Myles; great grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Isabella; and sisters,...

Thomas Lester Loechler

Thomas Lester Loechler

Feb 23, 2020

To those who knew and loved him, he was The Big Guy, which at 6'2" may have been more of a reference to his heart than his stature. Tom Loechler was a presence. Born September 10, 1940, to Lester and Agnes, the oldest of five children, Tom loved being part of a team. A three-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) at...

Julianne Belden

Julianne Belden

Feb 23, 2020

(nee Schell)   (Kemptner)​We lost Julianne very suddenly to a hard fought battle with influenza.​She is survived by her partner, Jeffrey Haider and his family, Tony (Chantel) Haider and their children, Benjamin, Audrey, and Owen; daughter, Rachel Kemptner; son, Rob (Shannon) Kemptner; grandchildren, Chelsie, Alana, Josephine, Riley, and Thomas; 4 great-grandchildren; best friend, John Belden; sisters, Linda (David) Haider and Paula Schleis;...

Helen S. Esboldt (Ferenz)

Helen S. Esboldt (Ferenz)

Feb 21, 2020

Age 90, of St. Paul.

Preceded in death by husband, Don; son, Tim; daughter-in-law, Nancy; and great-grandson, Liam.  

Survived by children, David, Susan (Terry) Fuerst, Michael (Carrie Augst), Tom (Kathie), Mary (Steve) Gutterman, Peggy (Barry Hedberg), Patrick (Kathy), and Chrissy (Leon) Peters; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.  

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, March 2 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home...

Francis "Frank" Wethern

Francis "Frank" Wethern

Feb 21, 2020

Age 97, of St. Paul.​Passed peacefully February 21, 2020 at the MN Veterans Home.  Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois; and his youngest and eldest sons, Francis and Thomas.  Survived by his 9 children, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Terri (Ray) Finn, Bern (Sherri), Philip, Clare, Marge, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy), and Lorraine; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gene....

Lorraine M. Bender

Lorraine M. Bender

Feb 21, 2020

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother​Age 100 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband of 71 years, Clarence; son, Leo.   Survived by children, Stephen (Judy), Virginia, Anne (Jim) Lethert; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kermine (Ed) Sandin; other family and friends.   Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, March 2 at MATERNITY OF MARY...

Paul K. Hendrickson

Paul K. Hendrickson

Feb 20, 2020

Age 69, of Lindstrom.​Passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in his beloved man-cave.   He is survived by his wife, Deborah; and mother-in-law, Phyllis. He was a loving husband and son-in-law.   Paul was a firefighter for 30 years for the City of Minneapolis and loved it!!  He was also known as a Cowboy.​Visitation 10-11 AM Thursday, February 27 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...

John "Jack" Hannigan

John "Jack" Hannigan

Feb 20, 2020

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa​

Age 93 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Maud; special aunt and uncle, Ed and Margaret Warnemunde of LeCenter, MN; and brothers, Arnie, Bill & Gene, who along with Jack, served in WWII.   

Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Lois; children, Ann (Jon) Stevenson, Pat (Kathy),...

Nancy J. Allen

Nancy J. Allen

Feb 18, 2020

Age 59, of Roseville. 

Preceded in death by parents, Gene and Jean Allen.

Survived by siblings, Laurie Koopmeiners and Dick (Elaine) Allen; nephews & nieces, Josh (Erin) Koopmeiners, Luke (Rachelle) Koopmeiners, Andrew (Lindsay) Allen, & Martha (Jason) Amunrud; best friend, Mickey Eckert; and her dog, Sully.  

Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, February 29 at Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave.,...

Peter J. Thienes

Peter J. Thienes

Feb 18, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather Age 72 of Lino Lakes, passed away on February 18, 2020.   Survived by beloved wife of 49 years, Pat; son, Chris (Joy); daughter, Amy Arcand (Greg Larson); grandchildren, Jared, Daniel, Megan, Lucas, Vincent, and Payton; sisters, Laura Woehrle, Roberta (Jim) DeWanz, Kathy (Bill) Collette; other family and friends.   Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, February 29 at...

James P. Brostrom

James P. Brostrom

Feb 18, 2020

Age 65, of Little Canada; died unexpectedly February 18, 2020.  He was born April 21, 1954 to Donald and Marian (Johnson) Brostrom. Jim grew up in Roseville and was a 1972 graduate of Alexander Ramsey High School. He spent his working career in the food industry, including at the Lido Cafe, Bombay Bicycle Club and the Roseville Schools.   He was preceded in death...