Obituaries

Joseph F. Cain

Joseph F. Cain

Feb 4, 2025

Joseph Francis Cain, age 65, passed away on February 4, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joe, was born in St. Paul to John and Joan Cain on July 31, 1959. He graduated from Hill Murray in 1977. Joe had various job before graduating from plumbing school where he was a long-time member of Plumbers Local #34....

Roberta Goebel

Roberta Goebel

Feb 4, 2025

Roberta Anne Goebel was born December 25, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to the late Robert and Helen Poncelet. She was united in marriage to James Goebel on September 8, 1962. Together they built a loving home in Mahtomedi where they raised their two children, Robert and Theresa. Roberta worked at the Regions Hospital gift shop for over 28 years....

David Schintz

David Schintz

Feb 4, 2025

Schintz, David A., 84, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Clover. David is survived by his children, Daniel (Lynn), Robert (Shelly), Paul (Amy), Jean (Joel) Boerboom, Michael (Jodi); 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; wife of 32 years, Kathleen; and sisters, Mary Irwin and Liz Schintz...

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Feb 3, 2025

Cowboy Bob took his final ride to the pearly gates and was united with his son Daniel (Kelly) and his beloved horse Ko-dah. Robert (Bob) Martin Ryan passed on Monday, February 3rd. He had a great love of the outdoors, whether it be fly fishing, downhill skiing, hunting, camping or riding Ko-dah in the wild west. Born in Niagara Falls,...

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Feb 2, 2025

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Fondly known as RalphE

Our hearts are broken to share that our brother Ralph passed away on February 2, 2025, in the Philippines. Ralph was born on June 12, 1968, in Bemidji, Minnesota as the youngest and only brother in a household of three sisters. So, you know the story - he was spoiled rotten. Our Mom wanted to...

James "Jim" Miller

James "Jim" Miller

Feb 1, 2025

James Michael Miller

"Jimmy" "Mij"

Age 54 Of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Katherine Miller,Charles and Mildred Tschida, and Florence and Manuele Difronzo.  He is survived by parents, Bob & Pat Miller (Tschida); sisters Dawn Paschke (Thomas) and Annie Miller; niece and Goddaughter Ella Paschke; Godsons Bowie Miller and...

Norman Falk

Norman Falk

Jan 30, 2025

Norman James Falk passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on January 30, 2025 after a fall that broke his hip and ongoing dementia. He was born to Jacob and Dorothy (Hulzebos) Falk on January 7, 1937 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. During high school, he was proud to be a member of FFA and a barbershop quartet that competed...

Wendy Jo Shaffer

Wendy Jo Shaffer

Jan 29, 2025

Wendy Jo Shields Shaffer (Wigstrom)

May 22nd, 1989 - January 29th, 2025

Wendy Jo Shaffer, 35, raised in Mahtomedi, Minnesota and later residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 29th aboard American Airlines Flight 5342. Wendy radiated kindness and joy- sparkles and smiles seemed to follow her everywhere she went. She was driven, but effortless, ambitious yet full of...

Cheryl Rude

Cheryl Rude

Jan 28, 2025

Cheryl Gail Rude

"Gabbie" "Yakky"

Born on September 17, 1961 and passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2025 at the age of 63 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward & Edna Young. Cheryl is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband Joe; children Andrea Forsythe (Bill), Callan Mueller, Alex Taylor (Cecy), Noah Rude, Devin Rude (Tamer) & Logan...

Joseph Trembley

Joseph Trembley

Jan 28, 2025

Joseph Charles Trembley

Died peacefully on January 28, 2025. Joe was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 2, 1967. He was one of five children to Mary (nee Rafferty) and Raymond Trembley. He was an active athlete, played soccer and softball for fun, and played football competitively in High School. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1986. Joe had...

Douglas Martinson

Douglas Martinson

Jan 24, 2025

Douglas Martinson

Age 82 of Hugo, went to be with his Savior on January 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Lisa. His son David (Christi), His daughter Pam (Jim), Brother Mel (Jane), Sister In-Law Marcia. Grandchildren Michael (Katheryn), Naomi, Lucy, Robert, Saul, Jack Benson, Megan Benson, Matthew Benson and James Benson III. Many nieces and nephews....

Barbara Bicha

Barbara Bicha

Jan 23, 2025

BICHA, Barbara A. (Valenty)

 September 16, 1951 - January 23, 2025

Barb was the oldest of seven children born to Vito and Margaret (Lydon) Valenty in St. Paul, MN. She attended St. Pascal's Grade School and was a graduate of Hill-Murray High School and a graduate of Century College (AA) and Metropolitan State University (BA). She had a lengthy career in the...

Margee Hedin

Margee Hedin

Jan 22, 2025

Marguerita "Margee" Hedin



Margee came into this world on August 16, 1950 to make this a better place and left this world on January 22,2025 and is now in a far better place.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Donna Anderson, Father , Ronald Hauck and stepfather, Donald Anderson.

Margee is survived by her husband, Doug (who she met at the...

Gerald Walter Olson

Gerald Walter Olson

Jan 21, 2025

Gerald Walter Olson

Age 85 of Columbia Heights

Went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2025. He loved his family and will be greatly missed. Jerry graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis and worked as an assembler for Dealers Manufacturing and Safetran Systems Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clara Olson; wife,...

Thomas Bielke

Thomas Bielke

Jan 20, 2025

Thomas Edward Bielke was born on February 28, 1937 and passed away on January 20, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by parents Frank & Sylvia Frances (Winkelman) Bielke; grandsons Joshua Bielke & Wyatt Hartung and brother Fred Bielke. Survived by wife Judy; children Terry Roberts (Tim), Lisa Atkinson (Kevin), Michael Bielke (Kathy), Patty Doherty and...

Marlene Carlson

Marlene Carlson

Jan 20, 2025

Grandma's Heart

There once was a Grandma who had a very big heart. Well, she was more than a Grandma. She was a wife and a Mom and a Great-Grandma and a sister and an Auntie and a friend with a very big heart. The nice thing about having a very big heart is that there is a lot of room...

Josephine Ryan

Josephine Ryan

Jan 18, 2025

Josephine Ann Ryan, 86, of Eagan, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ryan Sr. She was survived by her children, Susan Ryan, Barbara (Stuart) Ryan Mager, Joseph (Karen) Ryan Jr., Colleen (Joe Wirth) Ryan, and Patricia (Baran Dilaver) Ryan; grandchildren, Jeremy Ryan, Westley Mager, Patrick Mager,...

Debra Cravero

Debra Cravero

Jan 11, 2025

Debra Jean Cravero


January 21, 1955 - January 11, 2025

Debra Jean Cravero, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Deb's life was defined by her love for family and her selfless devotion to nurturing others. From an early age, she demonstrated her natural...

Susan Kordosky

Susan Kordosky

Jan 10, 2025



Susan Ann Kordosky 

Age 70, of Gem Lake

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our loving spouse, mother and grandmother on January, 10 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Arlene (Krenz) Walsh, her brother Patrick and her baby brother Michael. She is survived and missed by husband of 41 years, Gordon, children...

Craig William Gooch

Craig William Gooch

Jan 10, 2025

Craig William Gooch

Age 71 of Hugo

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa

Passed away on January 10, 2025. Employee of Brown and Bigelow for 38 years. Preceded in death by parents, Betty & Thomas. Survived by wife, Sandra; children, Brandon (Marie), Bryce (Amanda), and Brett (Amanda); 8 grandchildren; siblings, Nancy (Gary) Fruetel, Tom (Polly), and Randy (Connie). Funeral Service 11AM on Wednesday, January 15,...