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Melissa Thompson

Melissa Thompson

Nov 24, 2021

Melissa Irene Thompson

Age 46, of Circle Pines, passed away unexpectedly November 24, 2021. Melissa could best be described as strong-willed and adamantly independent. She has a vibrancy and vitality that lit up any room she entered and drew people to her; no one was a stranger for long. She was proud of being a single mom, raising her children with unconditional love. The kids...

Jane Backe

Jane Backe

Nov 23, 2021

Jane M. Backe

Age 93, of Stillwater, passed peacefully November 23, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Glen; parents, Oscar and Vera Swanson of Sandstone, MN; siblings, Ralph Swanson, Sr. (Almeda), Arthur Swanson (Anne) and Doris Nass (Bernard). Loving mother of Steve (Pam) and Nan (Rick); loving grandmother of Nichole (Brett) and Natalie (Landon).  Also survived by sister-in-law...

Delores Witschen

Delores Witschen

Nov 23, 2021

WITSCHEN, Delores K. (Nentl), age 94 of Maplewood. She was born on May 6, 1927 in Herman, MN, and passed away at the Gardens at Foley on November 23, 2021. Delores attended Wheaton High School. She married Jerome at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud, MN in 1948.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; son, Michael;...

Dj Chris Fiegel

Dj Chris Fiegel

Nov 22, 2021

Christopher "DJ Fiegel", age 45 of Little Canada, passed away on November 22, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Taylor (Joe) Rekow; grandson, JJ Bohnen; parents, Vance (Lisa) Fiegel, Jana Keena, Mary (Mike) Bauman-Burke; grandmother, Jeannette Overkamp; siblings, Erik Fiegel, Robert Keena, Heather Keena, Tanner Franz, Stephanie Franz; aunt, Jill Lacey; many cousins; and a huge group of...

Nathan Berg

Nathan Berg

Nov 22, 2021

Passed away on November 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, Curt Berg. Nathan was an excellent caretaker, tending to his parents’ and family’s needs. Throughout his brave battle with cancer, Nathan remained selfless and without complaint. He knew when to stand up for himself, and was no stranger to hard work. He loved fishing, waterskiing...

Andrew Ahola

Andrew Ahola

Nov 21, 2021

Ahola, Andrew Lee

Age 64 of Lake Elmo

Passed away on November 21, 2021.

Andrew is preceded in death by his brothers, Jeff, Roger, and Roland.

He is survived by his sister, Deanna (Lamont) Belisle; brother, Leonard (Peggy) Ahola.

Brent Harry

Brent Harry

Nov 21, 2021

Brent D. Harry, 70, of White Bear Lake, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara.

Brent will be missed by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; son, Jason (Lindsey) Harry; granddaughter, Annie; brother, John (Delia) Harry; sisters, Laurie (Dave) Ayres...

Roger Meyer

Roger Meyer

Nov 21, 2021

Roger G. Meyer

Age 92, of Lake Elmo

Died peacefully November 21, 2021 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by brother, Don.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 66 years, Sharon; children, Debbie Thompson (Marc), Jeff (Connie), Jon (Zanie), Jim (Liz), and Diane (Blair) Scheibel; 13...

Barbara Klosowsky

Barbara Klosowsky

Nov 20, 2021

Barbara Louise (Peterson) Klosowsky, 82, passed away peacefully in Stillwater, MN, on November 26th, 2021, from COVID complications. Barbara was born September 24th, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN.

Barb was fun loving, witty and full of life and loved her family and her daughters dearly.  She loved traveling. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do when...

Dale Macrunnels

Dale Macrunnels

Nov 19, 2021

MacRunnels, Dale M.

Passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021, age 78. Service to be announced in the Spring.

Coleen Schmid

Coleen Schmid

Nov 18, 2021

Coleen Marie Schmid, 57, of Blaine, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Born September 25th, 1964 in St. Paul, Coleen was a spirited and decisive person who had a warm and loving heart. She had many friends growing up and she enjoyed every role she took on in her life, including...

Karyn Williams

Karyn Williams

Nov 18, 2021

Karyn Lee Williams (nee Robinson), 64, passed away peacefully November 18th, 2021, in Mesa, AZ. Karyn was born December 10th, 1956, to John and Lenore Robinson in Virginia, MN. She attended Virginia High School and Mesabi Community College.  She traveled to Portland, Oregon after college where she met her future husband, Michael, to whom she was married for 41...

Victoria Erickson

Victoria Erickson

Nov 18, 2021

Victoria Lynn Erickson

Victoria Lynn (Strobel) Erickson, age 61, formerly of Toledo, OH passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 18, 2021.  Victoria was the third of four children born to Mary Ann and Cornelius Strobel in the small town of Hubertus, WI.  Victoria graduated from Washington High School in 1978 and promptly enrolled at...

Bonita Ruiz

Bonita Ruiz

Nov 16, 2021

Bonita Rose Ruiz beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother passed away peacefully at home November 16th 2021 at the age of 73. Bunny was a kind, sweet lady who touched many lives. She was a selfless woman who many adored. She always seen the positivity and beauty in life. Who enjoyed going to the ocean and her trips to...

Edward Thyen

Edward Thyen

Nov 15, 2021

Edward B. “Ed” Thyen

Age 86, of North Branch, formerly of Cottage Grove, went home to his Lord and Savior November 15, 2021. He was born on the family farm in Farming, Minnesota, on January 29, 1935. He was the fourth of seven siblings. He met the love of his life, Marie, in December 1956 and married...

Dale Shappell

Dale Shappell

Nov 15, 2021

Age 67, of St. Paul, passed away on November 15, 2021.

He is welcomed into heaven by his parents, Kenneth and Marilyn; longtime partner, Beverly, son, William; sister, Dawn; and brothers, Gary and Keith.

Survived by children, Lisa and David; brother, Dennis; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He will be...

Juanita Suchy

Juanita Suchy

Nov 14, 2021

Juanita May McWilliams Suchy

January 26, 1927 – November 14, 2021

Preceded in death by mother, Emma E. Dexter; father, Charles M. McWilliams; husband of 32 years, Walter C. Suchy; sister, Susie McWilliams Greul; son, James P. Suchy “Jim”; grandson, Charles C. Suchy “Chip”; granddaughter, Vanessa C....

Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson

Nov 14, 2021

Andre Johnson

Age 61 of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2021

Andre, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, was a newly retired teacher from Somerset Middle School. He loved to be out in nature, and with that enjoyed many activities that immersed him...

Troy Schally

Troy Schally

Nov 14, 2021

Troy Thomas Schally, age 50, of Roseville, MN passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on November 14, 2021.

Troy was preceded in death by his son, Henry Aaron; grandparents, Rudolph and Hilda Schally and Norbert and Josephine Tuerk; parents-in-law, Jerry and Becky Tuttle; and best friend, Aaron Dunwoody.

Troy was born on...

Florence Claus

Florence Claus

Nov 13, 2021

Florence “Flo” Claus

Age 91, of Stillwater, formerly of North St. Paul & Wayzata

Passed gracefully to heaven on November 13, 2021.  Preceded in death by son, Kevin.  She will be sadly missed by husband, Charles “Chuck”; sons, Joel and Chris (Julene); grandchildren, Mac, Madi, Jake and Rekha; many nieces, nephews,...

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