Obituaries

George Benz

George Benz

Feb 1, 2019

George B. Benz Age 79 Benz, George Bremer born on January 14, 1940, to George William and Louise Bremer Benz, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 1, 2019 in St. Paul. He was a descendant of the Hamm’s Brewing, the Jacob Schmidt Brewing and Bremer Bank families. George was a graduate of The St. Paul Academy and Summit...

Nicholas Steffan

Nicholas Steffan

Jan 30, 2019

Steffan Nicholas M. Beloved Father, Grandfather Great Grandfather & Brother Age 86 of St. Paul. Passed away on January 30, 2019. Preceded in death by wife Mary Lou; son Richard; siblings Marie, Caroline, Lugarda, Paul, Michael, Thomas & Peter. Survived by children Robert (Pamela) and Teresa; grandchildren Amy, Maria, Michael & Caprice; great grandchildren Jonathan, Daren, Gianna & Brooklyn; sisters...

John Wood

John Wood

Jan 27, 2019

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor; father-in-law, Norman Thompson; brother-in-law, Rick Thompson. John is survived by his loving wife, Sheri; his children, Christopher (Allison), Bradley, and Katie (Luke) Albers; grandchildren, William Wood, Lola and Leo Albers. Thank you for celebrating John’s life with us. John Wood, 64, resided in Hugo. He grew up in Evansville, WI and...

Wayne Hopkins

Wayne Hopkins

Jan 26, 2019

Wayne Glenn Hopkins Wayne was born in Duluth, Minnesota on February 7, 1945. He graduated from Benson High School, Omaha, NE, and obtained his teaching degree from Wayne State College, Wayne, NE. He met the love of his life, Connie Sue Rees, in Norfolk, NE, and married her January 8, 1966. He moved his growing family to Minnesota and became...

David Morris

David Morris

Jan 25, 2019

Morris, David J. “Dave” Beloved son, brother & Uncle After a long illness at the age of 51. Survived by parents, Rhoda & Gene; his sister Laura (Bill) Boudreau a nephew Evan, nieces Avery and Brynn and Uncles, Aunts and Cousins.Funeral service THURSDAY at 11 am at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 674 Johnson Pkwy, St Paul, with visitation 1 hour...

Jeffrey Williams

Jeffrey Williams

Jan 23, 2019

LIfestory: Jeff was born in Melrose, Minnesota and spent most of his childhood in nearby Freeport. He enjoyed playing with his siblings (aka fighting), fishing, hunting, and spending time on his grandfather’s nearby farm. Jeff always did well in school, and as a high school student he was a part of the wrestling team and played drums. Jeff met Judy...

Henry Sperl

Henry Sperl

Jan 23, 2019

Henry “Hank” W. Sperl WWII Veteran-Age 92 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Preceded in death by wife Muriel; parents John V. and Helen; sisters Mary and Helen (Sister Mary John). Survived by children; Candy (Rick) Waldemar, Carla (Matthew) Stafford, Chris (Steve) Waddell, Steve (Cindy), Phil (Jackie); 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother John (Mary Jane) and many other relatives and friends. Mass...

Elizabeth Larson

Elizabeth Larson

Jan 22, 2019

Elizabeth “Beth” Larson Very Loving Daughter. Ultimate Big Sister. Cheerful Aunt and Great Aunt. Adoring Grandma: known as Grandma, Grandma Beth and Umma. Best. Mom. Ever. Supportive, Patient and Loving Wife. Beth was born on February 12th, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to Betty and Cyrill Serwe. She was the first daughter and second oldest of 11 children. Her younger siblings...

Patricia Switzer

Patricia Switzer

Jan 21, 2019

Patricia Switzer, age 79, White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away on Monday January 21, 2019, at her daughter Beth’s home in Dakota, Minnesota after losing her struggle with Alzheimer’s. Pat was born 9 October 1939 in Grafton, North Dakota. Daughter to Edward Misialek and Margaret (Gen) O’Sullivan. She grew up and attended school in Crystal, Niche and Grafton, North Dakota....

Donald Simonson

Donald Simonson

Jan 20, 2019

Donald G. Simonson Age 61 Passed away on January 20th Preceded in death by his parents, Gale Simonson and Donna DuBé. Don is survived by his loving wife, Jacki; his son, Nathan; his siblings, Daniel (Zona), Debra Brace, David (Sherry); his in-laws Jack and Joyce Miller, Katy (Steve), Deb (John), Terri (Bob), Mike (Teresa), Karen, Steve (Jolene); and many nieces,...

John Lehmicke

John Lehmicke

Jan 19, 2019

John Bean Lehmicke 10/28/35 – 1/19/19 John passed away peacefully in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. John was preceded in death by his wife Lin, and is survived by many family members, friends, and neighbors who were blessed to know him. John will be remembered for his happy nature, heartfelt laugh, gentle manner, and all things related to planes, trains, and...

Sarah Ready

Sarah Ready

Jan 19, 2019

Sarah Jean Ready Age 80 Passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday January 19th. She was born December 14, 1938, the 3rd of nine children, to Robert C. and Idell Groves in Columbia, South Carolina. The family moved to Kingsport, Tennessee and eventually to Tampa, Florida. On January 5, 1963 she married Harold "Ted" Ready in St. Paul,...

Michele Tubman

Michele Tubman

Jan 18, 2019

Michele Ann Tubman (nee Rivard) Age 62 Passed away on January 18, 2019 Preceded in death by her parents, Glennis Rivard and Raymond Rivard. Michele is survived by her daughter, Laci Rivard (Bobby Law); her siblings, Brian Rivard and Lisa (Joe) Neely; her very special cousin, Deb O'Neil (Doug Cain); her special Kislenger "siblings"; and many other close family and...

Margaret Hope

Margaret Hope

Jan 16, 2019

HOPE Margaret Ann Age 92 Passed away January 16th Preceded in death by her husband, Gene. Margaret is survived by her sons, Thomas (Kathleen), Dennis, Patrick (Sheila) and Jerry (Amy); her grandsons, Andrew (Karen), Robert (Sarah), John, Michael and William; and her great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM on Wednesday, January 23 at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul...

John Churchill

John Churchill

Jan 15, 2019

John Winston Churchill died on January 15, 2019 surrounded by family at Saint Therese at St Odilia’s, Shoreview, Minnesota. John was 88 years old, and a resident of Mackinaw City, Michigan and Green Valley, Arizona. John was born May 22, 1930 in Burlington, Vermont to Andrew Hawley and Etta Winifred Locke Churchill. John attended high school in Rutland and then...

Jim Edward Mackey Jr.

Jim Edward Mackey Jr.

Jan 13, 2019

James “Jim” Edward Mackey Jr. Age 50 of St. Paul Jim is survived by his significant other, Pam Snow; mom, Maria Mackey; brothers, Jason Bruley and Jesse Mackey; nieces, Natasha Chepeus and Arianna Mackey; and many very close friends. Visitation from 4-8PM on Tuesday, January 22nd at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. A time of sharing “Mackey Stories”...

Jacqueline Holzemer

Jacqueline Holzemer

Jan 12, 2019

HOLZEMER Jacqueline "Jackie" Age 66 of St. Paul Preceded in death by her husband Bill and parents Alvin & Mary. Survived by 3 children, Dan (JoAnn), Bob, and Laura; brother Joe (Kate) Pelant; niece Emily (Zach) and nephew John; and 3 grandchildren, Will, Maggie and Annabel. Jackie grew up in Faribault, MN and later met loving husband, Bill, at the...

John Nieszner

John Nieszner

Jan 11, 2019

NIESZNER John F. Age 77 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving friend. Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Mildred Nieszner. John is survived by his sister, Carol Rueb and brothers, Thomas and Jim Nieszner; many nieces and nephews and friends. John served faithfully in the US Air Force and retired...

Richard Scheel

Richard Scheel

Jan 10, 2019

Scheel, Richard "Rick" ATTN: LOCAL 61I.U.P.A.T. 61 Age 66 of Oakdale Preceded in death by parents Irv & Alice. He is survived by his wife Susan; his son Eric (Nicole) of Los Angeles and his grandson Jackson. Also by his brother Steve (Tara Thom) of Nevada. Visitation from 4 - 8pm WEDNESDAY at MUELLER MEMORIAL-ST.PAUL, 835 Johnson Pkwy at E....

Gary Schoeller

Gary Schoeller

Jan 9, 2019

Gary Fred Schoeller Gary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 14, 1943. He was one of six children to Bernice (nee Carpenter) and Donald Schoeller. He was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Monroe High School in 1961. Following graduation, he went on to work as a computer programmer at Control Data. He eventually found his...