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Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

Feb 6, 2021

Michael W. “Coach” Phillips

Passed peacefully on February 6th, 2021 after a brave 40-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mike was born December 2nd, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa. At an early age, Mike developed a passion for sports. According to those who knew him, Mike was “smart as a whip” – an attribute that...

Elfriede Hesselberth

Elfriede Hesselberth

Feb 5, 2021

Elfriede lived a full life that traversed two continents. Born in a small town in southern Germany, she was the 4th of 8 children. She spent her childhood living through World War 2, which she and her family were fortunate to survive.  Elfriede had a great love of life and adventure, that included immigrating to the United States when...

Stanley Simkins

Stanley Simkins

Feb 5, 2021

Simkins

Stanley Robert

Age 85, of Woodbury, MN

Formerly of Lake Elmo

Passed away at home on February 5, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Stanley grew up on a dairy farm. His parents instilled in him a strong work ethic, humility, importance of community and service to others. He had...

Davin Mcbain

Davin Mcbain

Feb 5, 2021

Davin Nokoa McBain, 16, passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2021.

Davin has left this world way too soon. During his short life on this earth he lived life to the fullest. His smile would light up any room. His hugs were enormous (we all felt them). He never held back (I love you). He looked forward to...

Wayne Laschinger

Wayne Laschinger

Feb 5, 2021

Wayne D. Laschinger (Bayport, MN) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021, a wonderful father, loving husband of 53+ years, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend will be missed forever.   Wayne was the first born child to Russell and Lorraine Laschinger on August 15, 1941.  Preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister Sylvia Rahm, and his special uncle Stanley...

Richard Monty

Richard Monty

Feb 5, 2021

Richard A. Monty

"Dick" "Go-Go"

Age 73, of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully February 5, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Ruby; and brother, Bob.  Survived by two nieces, a nephew, other family and friends.

Go-Go was an avid bowler and golfer.

Services are to...

Kyle Tibbs

Kyle Tibbs

Feb 4, 2021

KYLE EVAN TIBBS

Age 25 of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2021. He will be greatly missed by those who survive him: his parents, Michele (Steve) Mach, Shane (Aimee) Tibbs; fiancée, Kiana Sutherlin; siblings, Peyton Robards, Parker Mach, Paxton Mach, Peyton Mach, Rainah Tibbs, Jackon Tibbs, Tyler Tibbs; grandparents, Frank Brock, Linda...

Elaine Maffitt

Elaine Maffitt

Feb 4, 2021

Elaine Maffitt passed into eternal life on February 4, 2021.  She was born on October 30, 1937 to Walter and Winifred (nee Jordan) Blezek and grew up on a farm near Sidney, Iowa.  At the tender age of 13, she went to a school dance with Kent Maffitt.  This turned out to be the beginning of a long and...

Beverly Anderson

Beverly Anderson

Feb 3, 2021

Beverly Evelyn Anderson (Inserra) Age 85, of Vadnais Heights, MN After a two-week battle with the Covid-19 virus, Bev passed away on February 3, 2021. Bev was born February 20, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn Inserra in St. Paul, MN. Bev is survived by her husband, Richard, of 66 years. Her children, Roberta (Jimmy); Kathleen (Mark); Rick (Nan); Steve;...

Joan Arvidson

Joan Arvidson

Feb 3, 2021

Arvidson, Joan Marie

Age 78 of Roseville

Passed away on February 3, 2021. Joan had dynamite taste, dramatic style, and a fun outlook.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Arvidson, DC.

Survived by her son, Jeffrey (Debbie) Arrigoni; daughter, Allison (John) Pratt; grandchildren, Alex, John Riley, Caden, Gavin, Ana; brothers,...

Joan Henry

Joan Henry

Feb 3, 2021

Henry Joan Carol (nee Swanson) Passed away with family at her side on February 3rd. Joni was born March 26, 1935 in Chicago, the only child of John and Geraldine Swanson. She always said she had a happy childhood, building a foundation of optimism, compassion, and humor. After graduating early from Carl Schurz High School, she went on to...

Tawlar Htoo

Tawlar Htoo

Feb 2, 2021

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Ronald Perlt

Ronald Perlt

Feb 2, 2021

Ronald Julius Perlt

Ronald Julius Perlt, Died January 29,2021. Our wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather will be missed forever.

Family was of utmost importance to Ron and Janet. They loved their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife Janet.  He is survived by sister Mahala, his children, Patti (Glen)...

Bette Kriel

Bette Kriel

Feb 1, 2021

Bette L. Kriel

Age 93, entered her eternal rest in heaven on February 1, 2021. She was born to Ella and Carl Johnson in Duluth, MN on December 16, 1927. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard and sister Mildred, and her loving husband, Will. Survived by her three daughters, Jane Horn, Barbara (JJ)...

Jane Vessel

Jane Vessel

Feb 1, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Vessel, 82, formerly of Cold Spring, MN, died on Monday evening, 2/1/2021 in White Bear Lake, MN. She survived Covid-19 only to succumb to pneumonia five weeks later. Jane was born in Arcadia, WI on 11/6/1938. She was the second child and second daughter of Johanna Fernholz and Harold Erickson.

Jane attended Shanley HS in...

Edward Leslie

Edward Leslie

Feb 1, 2021

Edward E. Leslie, Age 79, of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Vivian Leslie; sisters, Effie and Joanie. Edward is survived by his children, Shannon (David) Perry, Melissa (Mackenzie) Leslie, and Joel Leslie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Elisabeth, Grace,...

Jeanette Neilsen

Jeanette Neilsen

Jan 31, 2021

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph W.; and brother, Clarence “Sonny” Schneider.

Survived by sons, Peter and Joseph (Carrie); 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, June 5th at 11am at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater, MN.

Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Afton,...

Noel "Butch" Scott

Noel "Butch" Scott

Jan 31, 2021

Noel “Butch” Scott

Butch, 80, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2021.

Butch graduated from Washington High School and went on to be a counselor at the University of Minnesota. He played many sports & enjoyed listening to and playing music. Later in life, he spent the rest of days working...

Robert Ross Jr.

Robert Ross Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Robert R. Ross Jr. age 84 It is with loving hearts that we say good bye and know you are now in God’s arms and at peace. A wonderful husband for 61 years, Bob was a humble man who accomplished so much. He was a graduate of DeLaSalle High School, served his country proudly in the Airforce, graduated from...

Katherine Burke Moore

Katherine Burke Moore

Jan 29, 2021

Katherine Burke Moore

Age 65. Passed away peacefully on Jan 29. Survived by her husband Cliff, daughter Libby, sons Jameson and Riley, grandchildren Frederick, Weston and Nettie and loving relatives and friends. Married for over 37 years, she and Cliff built a wonderful family, to which Kathy gave everything as a loving wife, mom and...

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