Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Saima Marie Savela (Saari)

Saima Marie Savela (Saari)

Feb 17, 2024

Born April 8, 1922 in Toivola, Minnesota to Finnish immigrants Heikki and Gustaava Saari. Youngest and last survivor of eight children. Died February 17, 2024 at the age of 101.

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Earl H. Savela; and grandson, S. Adam Welsh.  

Survived by daughters, Thea (Stephen) Welsh and Karen (Michael) Trudeau; son, Craig (Sherrie) Savela; and stepson, Dennis...

Carla Jean Anderson

Carla Jean Anderson

Feb 15, 2024

Carla Jean Anderson of Mahtomedi was born April 16, 1935 and passed peacefully at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater on February 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, LeRoy Douglas Anderson; her parents, Carl and Edna (Larson) Nordeen; her “second father”, Joseph Capello; in-laws Wilfred and Ellen...

Vernon Heeren

Vernon Heeren

Feb 15, 2024

Vernon L. Heeren, age 95 of Roseville. Passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Thursday Feb. 15th. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy of 50 years, parents Martin & Matilda; grandaughter Danielle Maranda, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by his sons, David Anderson, Mike (Beverly) Anderson; daughter, Tracy (Bill) Maranda; 5 grandchildren, Tammy, Bryan,...

Brian L. Beadle

Brian L. Beadle

Feb 14, 2024

Brian Lloyd Beadle

Age 81, resident of Lino Lakes, passed away on Wednesday, February 14th, with his family by his side.

Brian was born on August 27, 1942, in Austin, MN to the late Merlin Beadle and Maxine Ruud Beadle. Brian grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1960. After high school, he attended the Austin Junior College...

Michael Matthew Lynn

Michael Matthew Lynn

Feb 14, 2024

Michael (Mike) Matthew Lynn, 72, of Stillwater, MN was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 14, 2024. He passed away surrounded by his family after long and courageous battles with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kay; daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Heerhold, Tracy (Chris) Monson, Christine Lynn; grandchildren, Micah, Molly, Ben, Maddie; brothers, Jay (Wendy),...

Mue Gay

Mue Gay

Feb 14, 2024

Mue Gay

Age 57 of Saint Paul, passed away on February 14, 2024.



Funeral services for Mue Gay will be held on Monday, February 19th at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Ave. W) with visitation an hour prior.



Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Harlan Arndt

Harlan Arndt

Feb 12, 2024

Harlan Arndt, age 91, of North St. Paul passed away on February 12, 2024. Survived by his loving wife, Lois, of 70 years. Preceded in death by parents Sophia and Albert, brothers Willard and Harold, and sisters Lucille Graham and Grace Saeger.

Harlan lived in White Bear Lake with Lois until recently moving to North St. Paul. He was...

Randall H. "Randy" Zauner

Randall H. "Randy" Zauner

Feb 12, 2024

Age 66, of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, William and Rose; and sister, Lana Mottl.

Survived by wife, Kim; sons, Joseph (Erin), Jared, and Jordan (Alexandra); grandchildren, Amelia, William, Bernadette, Clara and Gryffin; Kim's siblings and their spouses, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Randy's life will be Friday, February 23,...

Shirley Sager

Shirley Sager

Feb 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Sager (nee Behrendt)

Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12th after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's Disease, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

She is preceded in death by her best friend and loving husband, Tim Sager; infant son; father Carl Behrendt; mother Veronica Hanke; step-father Hubert Hanke; sister Gloria "Tots" Struntz; nephews Chris Tonia and Steven (Bert)...

Francis Tomaszewski

Francis Tomaszewski

Feb 9, 2024

Francis "Fran" J. Tomaszewski

Age 79 of Little Canada, MN, passed away on February 9, 2024.

He is preceded in death by wife Carol and one brother.

He is survived by his sons Jeff and Brian; grandchildren Cassandra, Elizabeth(Zach) Hipp; and Joshua; great-grandchild Ivy; and niece Lori.

A memorial for Francis will be held on Wednesday, February 28th from 10:00 AM to Noon at...

Ellyn Jean Morton

Ellyn Jean Morton

Feb 9, 2024

In Loving Memory

Ellyn Jean Morton

October 16, 1929 - February 9, 2024

Loving mother, wife, grandma and great-grandma.

Raised in Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Interior Decorating. 

United in Marriage to Eldon Morton by her father-in-law, Edgar Morton on Valentine's Day, February, 14, 1951. 

A strong and faithful woman who loved her United Methodist Church women's groups, book clubs,...

James Crawford

James Crawford

Feb 8, 2024

James "Jim" Crawford

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader.

James H. Crawford, age 89 of Lino Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on February 8. Jim was born September 30, 1934, in San Bernardino, CA. Preceded in death by his mother Anne, father James and son Tom. He is survived by wife of 67 years: Mary and children;...

Charles L. Farrow

Charles L. Farrow

Feb 7, 2024

Charles Farrow, Age 77 of Maplewood

On February 7, 2024, with his wife by his side, Charles stepped into the arms of his Heavenly Savior. He is rejoicing in Heaven, free of pain and suffering.

He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 37+ years, Maridee Farrow; son, Richard Farrow; daughter-in-law, Denielle Farrow; grandchildren, Lilian Grace, Benjamin...

Philip Wayne Lahde

Philip Wayne Lahde

Feb 5, 2024

Philip W. Lahde, age 51 of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2024. He is survived by his fiancée, Chrisy Oswald; sons, Keith (Rachael), Alex; granddaughter, Aria; mother, Mary Kay Lahde; sisters, Stacey, Beth (Ken) Hoglund; niece, Charlie; aunt, Nancy Mihelich; uncle, Bill (Debbie) Krall. He was welcomed in heaven by his father, Brian; and grandparents; and uncles.

As...

Dolores Bauer

Dolores Bauer

Feb 4, 2024

Dolores (Del) M. BauerApril 12, 1927 - February 4, 2024

Del passed peacefully on Sunday February 4th, 2024 in Roseville, MN

She was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and lived there as well as the suburb of Shoreview her entire life.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ralph G. Bauer. Del is survived by her two...

James R. "Jim" Zimmerman

James R. "Jim" Zimmerman

Feb 4, 2024

Age 83, passed peacefully on February 4th.

Preceded in death by parents, Louise and Ralph Zimmerman; son, Steven; and brother, Jack. 

Survived by wife, Elaine; daughter, JoAnne (John) Germscheid, daughter-in-law, Lori; step-children, Karen Kinley and Stephen Slavotinek; grandchildren, Andrew (Shannon), Nicholas (Rachel), Victoria, Brenna, Shannon (Patrick) and Rachel; great grandchildren, Mason, Ilsa and Royce, many family and friends. 

Jim retired from 3M and...

Boumya Wopea

Boumya Wopea

Feb 4, 2024

Boumya Biance Marie Wopea

Age 24, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.

Her family is composing an obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Services for Boumya will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 1 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation beginning at 11 AM.

Robert Lewandoski

Robert Lewandoski

Feb 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lewandoski

Age 64 of St. Paul passed away at home after a long fight with cancer on Sunday, February 4th, 2024.

Bob was a life long resident of Saint Paul. On a nice day, he would often be found sitting outside on the patio, drinking a cold beer, while listening to the pond and waterfall he installed...

Denise Gunderson

Denise Gunderson

Feb 3, 2024

Denise taught everyone to “be in present time.” We’re reminding ourselves of this, and we’re reminding you, too. Now and forever. Because we can still hear Denise saying it.

Denise Mary (Flicker) Gunderson, was born February 22, 1956, in New Richmond, Wisconsin. As life took her from Somerset to Bayport to Stillwater, Denise was never far from the river. She eventually...

Maxine Appel

Maxine Appel

Feb 3, 2024

Maxine Appel passed away on February 3rd, 2024. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Cecelia; sisters, Adeline and Ceil; brothers, Ted, Ernie, Russell, Jerome and Arthur; and loving nephews and nieces. She is survived by many loving relatives and friends. 

The family expresses their special thanks to Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Richard’s...