Obituaries

Dec 31, 2019

Lynne Marie Peterson (nee Tahtinen) Age 56 of Bayport Passed away on December 31st Lynne was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully at her home. She fought a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Helen and John Tahtinen and her brother, George. Lynne is survived her loving husband of 21 years, Tony;...

Dec 30, 2019

Kelm, Georgia Born July 10, 1934 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin to George O. and Minnie Holliday Jewell. Preceded in death by parents, George and Minnie Jewell; brother, Ralph Jewell. Georgia is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, David Charles Kelm; sister, Gretchen Pulley; children, Gwendolynn J. Lentsch, Davida G. Kummer, Todd Lowell Kelm, Kimberly Ann Pulley, and Craig...

Dec 30, 2019

Schultz, Antoinette “Toni” February 1920 December 30, 2019 Preceded in death by husband Harold W., infant daughter Ann, two sisters and a brother. Survived by children Susan Mockenhaupt (Don), Harold “Hap” (Judy), Peggy Brettingen (Greg), Jean King (Steve), Larry, Mary Ellen, Tom, The Honorable Teresa Warner (Peter) & Toni Kvamme (Jon); 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Lifelong resident of...

Dec 29, 2019

Hanson Jacob Age 21 Jacob found his peace on December 29, 2019. He will be missed by the love of his life Ceci, parents Joy Crockett & Chris Hanson (Kym), brother Brady Hanson (Molly), grandparents Kenny & Carol Stanton, Larry & Terri Hanson and Cathy & Jim Bongard and extended family & friends. Celebration of Life is planned for Friday,...

Dec 27, 2019

OMODT James W. (Jim) Age 77 of Vadnais Heights Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away surrounded by family on December 27, 2019, following a short battle with metastatic kidney cancer. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Louise, brothers Jerry and Ken Omodt, and sister Joan Flaherty. Survived by beloved wife of 55 years, Pat, brother Robert...

Dec 25, 2019

James R Sprangers, aged 60, went to be with the angels on December 25, 2019 in Woodbury, MN. James (Jamie) was born on November 24, 1959 in St. Paul, MN to Matthew and Dolores (McKliget) Sprangers. Jamie graduated from Harding High School and earned his Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell School of Law. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew...

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 20, 2019

Thomas E. Schroepfer Age 87 Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019 Preceded in death by his wife, Janice; granddaughter, Carrie; brother, Art; special friend, Barb Leitner. Thomas is survived by his children, Michele (Tom) Marrinan, Susan Decker, Barb (Chuck) Berneche, Kevin (Ami), Joan (Mike) Clark; grandchildren, Meghan, Patrick, Tommy, Andy, Charlie, Joey and Genni; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Karen),...

Dec 20, 2019

Tim Agness Age 72 Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019 Tim was a landscape architect for the city of St. Paul for 33 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Vern and his brother, Rocky. Tim was dearly loved by his wife of 45 years, Lee; his daughters, Jennifer (Mike) and Katie (Chuy); 5 grandchildren;...

Dec 19, 2019

Tesch, Melissa A., 49, of St. Paul passed away suddenly of heart failure on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Preceded in death by sister and best buddy, Rachel in 2006; grandparents; cousin, Gavin Klebs; Aunt, Penny Lohman. Survived by parents, Sheila and Lyle Tesch; best friend, Fred Dean; many Aunts and Uncles and cousins from MN AK FL that will be...

Dec 18, 2019

Grundtner Terrence Age 64 of St. Paul Passed away December 18, 2019 Preceded in death by parents George & Teckla Grundtner and sister Gena. He will be deeply missed by brothers & sisters Gloria (Graham) Thompson, Timothy, Geraldine, Todd (Sharon) and Troy (Colleen); nephews Luke (Stephanie) & Adam (Erika) Thompson, Austin (Danielle) & Connor Grundtner; niece Trista Grundtner; great niece...

Dec 17, 2019

Marcella Rydel Age 81 of EastSide St Paul Preceded in death by her parents, John and Irene; sisters, Rita Fischell and Frances Meyer; brother, John Rydel. Marcella is survived by her nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM on Monday, December 23rd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 840 6th St. E., St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass...

Dec 17, 2019

PARKER Richard Harold Age 77, of Roseville Passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with heart failure and lung disease. Preceded in death by father Harold L. and mother Josepha G. Parker, brother Jim Parker, and niece Nora Longley. Survived by wife Debra Parker; daughters Laurie Parker (Thomas Hutton), Sarah Parker (Andrew Lansford), and Amy (Paul) Shanafelt; siblings...

Dec 10, 2019

Robideau Stephen Glenn Age 63 Of St. Paul Passed away after a brief illness with cancer on December 10, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Ronald & Darlene. Survived by children Shawn (Shannon), Shannon Laube (Jason), Jennifer Schulkers, and Megan Baertlein (Daniel); 12 grandchildren; sisters Sue Murphy (Joe), Sandy Ward (Michael) and, Sheila Hegrenes (Eric), nieces, nephews and great friends....

Dec 9, 2019

Marier, Constance Genevieve “Connie” Age 99 of Hugo. Born November 26, 1920 to Joseph J and Constance Schuhr LaMotte in St Paul MN, and passed away December 9, 2019, one day after her and Joe Marier’s 40th wedding anniversary and nearly 6 months of home hospice care. Survived by husband (T. J.) Joe Marier of Hugo, MN who was also...

Dec 8, 2019

Mary Ann Schwab (nee Novalany) Age 88 - Passed away peacefully December 8, 2019 Preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jay Winn; brothers, Joseph and Robert and sister, Irene (Sam). Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard; children, Pat (Rod) Graff, Tom (Jodi), Linda Winn, Don (Bernie), Lori, Anne (Jeff) Yezek; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law,...

Dec 5, 2019

Florence Meis, 94, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; daughters, Catherine and Donna; great grandson, Quintin Casey; daughter-in-law, Betty; and sisters Trudy Burgess and Franny Norbek. Survived by children, Gary, Patty (Mark) Kittel, Carol (Dave) Borgwardt, and Laurie Weber; grandchildren, Kelly Klinke, Anna McGary, Carrie (Pete) Sorensen, Chrissy Hardel, Bill (Leanne), Brian Casey, Jeremy...

Dec 4, 2019

Marge was born in Malung Township, Minnesota on October 13, 1931 to Olga (Rodegaard) and Aron Danielson. She attended grade school in Malung and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo. She moved to the Twin Cities to pursue her nursing training at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital. She met the love of her life, Morris “Moe” Johnson, through mutual...

Dec 3, 2019

Wood, Bill Beloved Dad & Grandpa Age 60 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by parents Richard & Barbara and sister Nancy Crudo. Survived by sons Dan (Bethany) & Matt (Felisha) and grandson Carter. Visitation Friday, December 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Memorial preferred in lieu of...

Dec 3, 2019

Adrian Lee Blackford passed away peacefully in his home on December 3rd, surrounded by his family. Adrian fought a more than year-long battle with brain cancer that took such a toll on his body, but never on his spirit or mood. His grieving family left behind include his mother Brianna Griffin, father Troy Blackford, brother and best friend Nolan Blackford,...