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Leslie Nesler

Leslie Nesler

Dec 22, 2021

Nesler, Leslie F. of Shoreview.  Born 08/30/1934.  Died on 12/22/2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Elsie Nesler, and sister, Catherine.  Survived by wife, Marlys; 3 married sons, Jeffrey (Kathy), Karl (Beverly), and Michael (Zina); 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.  Arrangements are private.  There will be no visitation, funeral, memorial service, or flowers.  No memorials unless they are...

Velmar Voves

Velmar Voves

Dec 22, 2021

VOVES

Velmar

Age 89 of Woodbury

Passed away peacefully in his home on December 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Frances Maxine “Max”; children, Tom (Jaymee Jackson) Voves, Michael Voves; son-in-law, Todd Sletten; sisters-in-law, Bernie Voves, Colleen Voves; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and...

Kristan Rectenwal

Kristan Rectenwal

Dec 20, 2021

Kristan Diane Rectenwal nee Frye, 52, of Elko MN passed away Monday December 20th surrounded by her family.  Kristan, “Cricket” is survived by her children Grace and Alexandra Rectenwal, Mother Diane Frye and brother Bryan (Rachel) Frye.  She was preceded in death by her Dad, Gregory Bryan Frye.

Kristan fought a year-long battle with...

Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew Edward Gray, 40, of Shoreview, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 20, 2021. Matt was born in Idaho and lived his early childhood in Montana before moving to St Cloud Minnesota where he graduated from Tech High School. He then attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he graduated in Computer Science....

Ruth Longendyke

Ruth Longendyke

Dec 20, 2021

Ruth Marie Longendyke, 93, of Maplewood, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021.

Full obituary to follow.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 Dale St. N., St. Paul. Visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National...

Richard Zeuli

Richard Zeuli

Dec 17, 2021

ZEULI

RICHARD E.

Age 80 - of Stillwater

Passed away December 17, 2021

Richard was a 1959 graduate of Stillwater High School.   After graduation, he served in the United States Navy.  He was a longtime local business owner of Linner Electric Company, member...

Steven (Steve) Jensen

Steven (Steve) Jensen

Dec 17, 2021

Jensen, Steven (Steve) C. Age 71 of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lorraine Jensen and brother Bruce Jensen. Steve was born in Sleepy Eye, MN and played basketball, football, and baseball in high school. He graduated from the University of Minnesota. He married Shelly Lavigne and...

James Kadela

James Kadela

Dec 17, 2021

James Edward Kadela Age 74 went home to be with Jesus on December 17th, 2021. Preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl and parents, Dorothy and Edward. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed by his children, Jason (Mary), Cory (Twyla) and Kellie (Alex) along with 11 grandchildren; sister, Judy Kluempke; nephew, Neil (Stacy) and niece,...

Raymond Kessel

Raymond Kessel

Dec 16, 2021

Raymond Robert Kessel, age 68 of Rush City, passed away December 16, 2021, after a short but fierce battle with acute myeloid leukemia.  Raymond grew up in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Central High School. He went on to work in building trades and the State of Minnesota.  Raymond was an avid pool player and enjoyed...

Amy Brucker

Amy Brucker

Dec 16, 2021

Amy Brucker

Age 53, passed away peacefully at her home in Redwood City, CA on December 16, 2021, surrounded by family and close friends. Amy was born in St. Paul, MN on November 3, 1968. She graduated from Stillwater Area High School (1987), received a BA in Art and Art History from Gustavus Adolphus College...

Gregory "Greg" Friberg

Gregory "Greg" Friberg

Dec 16, 2021

Gregory “Greg” R. Friberg

March 18, 1950 – December 16, 2021

71 of Amery, WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN

Passed away on December 16, 2021.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Roland W. Friberg & Mildred E. (Olander) Hanson.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Maryann Alden

Maryann Alden

Dec 15, 2021

Alden, MaryAnn (formally known as Dennis Uglum)

Age 77, peacefully passed in her sleep early last week. Preceded in death by parents, survived by her 3 children. Graveside service is Wednesday, December 22 at 11 A.M. Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN . All are welcome!

Rosemary Wirtz

Rosemary Wirtz

Dec 15, 2021

Rosemary Marie Wirtz, age 75 of St. Paul, passed away on December 15, 2021.

She will be missed by those who survive her: children, Josette Jefferson, Barry Wirtz; grandchildren, Donte Griffin, Tanisha Fountain, Sammy Glass, Tiffany Jefferson; siblings, Mike Wirtz, Steven Wirtz, Ernie Wirtz, Louise Wirtz; Maryann Martin, Diane Latin, Lawrence Wirtz, Betty Strain; many nieces and...

Donald Norell

Donald Norell

Dec 15, 2021

Donald E. “Don” Norell

Age 91, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully December 15, 2021.  Don was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice Jackle; sister, Elaine Thorsen; and brother, Lee Norell.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Mary; children, Joe (Joanne) Norell, Donna Norell, Toni (Tom) Klatt, Neil (Laurie) Norell and Maddie Norell;...

Mark Belisle

Mark Belisle

Dec 15, 2021

Mark E. Belisle

Age 53, of Somerset, WI

Passed away peacefully December 15, 2021, with his wife at his side.  Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Carol; and brothers-in-law, Don DeRosier and Duke Drury.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Roxi; sons, Samuel and Wyatt; siblings, Karen...

Shelley Newago

Shelley Newago

Dec 15, 2021

Shelley Ann Newago, 59, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Edward and Sharon; and sister, Debra Jean Nyhus.

Shelley will be missed by her children, James Nyhus, Nicole Nyhus, Tamara Nyhus, and Laura Newago; 18 grandchildren, Taylor, Alec,...

Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson

Dec 14, 2021

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2021 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by mother, Delores Anderson. Survived by wife of 22 years, Laura, father Stanley Anderson, sister Mary Lucania, children, John (Emily) Anderson, Hannah Hafner, and Ryne Anderson, 1 granddaughter Lucy Anderson.

Mark’s big smile matched his equally big heart. His...

Michael Esler

Michael Esler

Dec 14, 2021

Michael R. Esler

Age 19, of Woodbury

He will be sadly missed by son, Bentley; fiancé, Madison Nelson, parents, Mike and Crystal; sister, Trisha and her son, James; brother, Zack; grandparents, Tony and Diane Crea; paternal great-grandparents, Cliff and Ginger Esler; uncle, Tony and aunt, Shannon Crea; cousins, Vincent and Rosie;...

Frances Rausch

Frances Rausch

Dec 14, 2021

Frances “Donna” Rausch

Beloved Mother, Age 90, of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Preceded in death by husband, Roger, and daughter, Susan Ringsmuth.

Survived by children, Sherrie (Tom) Kenny, Barb (Paul) Peterson, Ann Quickstad, Debra (Mike) Walsh, Al (Nancy), Mary (Steve) Kosel, and Andrew (Tanya); 23...

Susan Keithahn

Susan Keithahn

Dec 13, 2021

Susan Marie (Schmehl) Keithahn, age 74, passed away on December 13, 2021.  She was strong and positive every day as she fought her year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Keithahn, son Jason Miller & wife Shonnie, step-sons Tim Keithahn (Kimberly), Todd Keithahn, and Patrick Keithahn (Susie) and grandchildren Jamie, Abby, Ryan,...

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