May 3, 2023

JoAnne Marie (Pietsch) Blockey August 19, 1931- May 3, 2023 JoAnne Blockey passed away peacefully at age 91 at Amira Choice in Roseville, MN. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John A. Blockey; by her parents, Joseph and Anna (Hoehn) Pietsch; by her sisters, Charlotte (Jack) St. Martin and Sister Mary Joyce; her brother, Joseph; and...

May 3, 2023

Patrick John Kapaun Of Sauk Rapids passed away unexpectedly May 3rd, 2023, at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Donna. He is survived by loving partner, Mary Taylor; Sisters, Nora (Bryan) Williams, and Michelle (Taber) Haggberg. Visitation May 21st 11:00 am at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street, St. Paul) followed by a...

May 3, 2023

On May 3rd, 2023, Mary Ann Ulvenes (née Rathke), beloved wife, mother and friend passed away at the age of 78. Born on March 27, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she married her husband of 56 years on November 19, 1966 and had four children, raising them in Milwaukee, Connecticut, Iowa until finally settling in Minnesota living St Anthony, North...

May 3, 2023

 

BENDING

Kip (Norma)

Age 90 of Woodbury

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother

Passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 3, 2023 under a crystal clear, blue sky. 

 

Born in Cleveland, OH, Kip was raised by her German grandmother after losing her own mother when she was five.  Following high school, she attended secretarial school where she learned the...

May 2, 2023

Steven L. Bachman, age 62, of Shoreview, Minn., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 2, 2023. Survived by loving wife, Joann Pfeiffer; daughters, Nicole Gibas and Tamara Nascene; sons-in-law, Cole Gibas and Nick Nascene; grandchildren, Meadow and Haaken; parents, Ken and Delouris Bachman; sister, Rhonda and brother Randy (Ana); and a large, loving extended...

May 2, 2023

Carol Lee Dahlin (Nee: Leithauser)

Age 85 of Marine of St. Croix

Passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023 with family by her side. Carol was passionate about gardening. She also loved cats. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her so much joy.

Carol is preceded in death by her son,...

May 1, 2023

Sherri Ann Wieden

Age 70 of Stillwater

Passed away on May 1, 2023 surrounded by family.

Sherri worked alongside her husband, Dr. Dave Wieden, at Bayport Chiropractic. She loved being at the cabin. Above all, she was devoted to spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sherri is preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2023

Esther "Jo" Wirtz (Kobinski) Age 80; passed away peacefully at home on April 29th, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; parents Eugene and Laura; and 10 siblings. Survived by her 3 children Pat, Candie, and Clinton; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 siblings. Visitation will be Saturday, May 20th, 10am-12pm at Bradshaw (1078 Rice St.) Interment at...

Apr 29, 2023

W ith profound sadness we announce the passing of Wendy Nogle (Groth), our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all those lives she touched.

She left us peacefully on Saturday, April 29th at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota with her husband, daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Born in Herlong, CA...

Apr 29, 2023

Robert Lee Gulla

5/10/45 - 4/29/23

Preceded in death by parents Frank and Phyllis Gulla Brother Williams (Joanne) Gulla survived by brother James (Janet) Gulla two nephews three nieces

Mass of Christian Burial

Church of St. Helena 3204 East 43rd Street Minneapolis, MN  May 5th  at 11:00am with visitation beginning at 10:00am...

Apr 29, 2023

Mark David Block of Prior Lake passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at the age of 63.  He is preceded in death by David Leidall.  He was cherished and will be sadly missed by his parents June Nordmeier and Richard Block; his partner Kerri Block; his children Aaron, Hannah, and Mike; his siblings Terri, Tracy, Becky and Rick; his six grandchildren;...

Apr 28, 2023

William "Bill" Polley died unexpectedly on April 28, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diane; children, Eric (Mei), Megan (Joe Cebula), Jeff (Caitlin); grandchildren, Ella, Josephine, Max, Benjamin, Grant, Sam; siblings, Alice Polley, Mary Ann Polley; sister-in-law Cheryl Poepping; brother-in-law Rich Batchelor; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his 51-year-old pet turtle, “Sharky”. He was preceded...

Apr 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Carl Vanstrum went home to his heavenly Father on April 27th, 2023 at age 93.

Bob was born to Raymond and Linda Vanstrum on July 30th, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was later baptized and confirmed in the Covenant Church.  As a youth he had a special fondness for sports and music.  He was an...

Apr 27, 2023

Skaar, Richard Charles, age 96 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife, Virginia; son, Rick. Survived by children, Sharon Hegel; Mike (Carolyn) Skaar; daughter in law, Carolyn; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Wednesday May 3, 1-2:30 at Bradshaw Celebration of life...

Apr 26, 2023

Walter J. Kurth Age 90 of Stillwater Passed away on April 26, 2023. Walter was a lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN. He graduated from Stillwater High School and was a celebrated track athlete. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, in service to his country during the Korean War. Walter spent his career working as a...

Apr 26, 2023

Sheila Odell Ryan of Roseville, Minnesota, died peacefully under the care of Allina Hospice and Episcopal Church Home on Wednesday, April 26th at Episcopal Church Home’s Isabella House in St. Paul with her sister at her side.

She was born August 23, 1944, to Mary Odell and Richard B. Ryan at Fort Snelling, the youngest of three....

Apr 25, 2023

Margaret Helen Peterson, age 81 of Stillwater It is with great grief to announce that Margaret Peterson, 81, was tragically killed on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 in a horrific accident outside of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Ann Roettger, and daughter Jennifer Peterson. She is survived by her only grandson Josh Pritchett; sister,...

Apr 25, 2023

Paul Roger Amundson

USAF Master Sergeant (retired), age 78 of Oakdale, MN, formally of Fargo, ND. Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and Hero to many, passed away from health complications on April 25, 2023. Preceded in death by father, William; mother, Shirley; brothers, Mark and Jon; niece, Tara. Survived by Sister, Marsha Maas (Grant); Caretaker and long-time friend,...

Apr 24, 2023

Pauline Thompson

Went to Heaven on April 24, 2023, age 91. Preceded in death by parents, John and Veronica Leiner; brother, John; sisters, Marie, and Ella (Harold) Martin; grandson, Jacob Surrett; and niece, Elizabeth Martin. Survived by 10 children, Veronica (Steve) Perry, Gregory (Karen), David (Deborah), Diane Olson, Lynn, Susan (Terry) Gustafson, George (Kathy), John (Sue), Mary...

Apr 24, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Katherine Hinz, age 71, of Mpls passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family after living with pancreatic cancer for four and a half years. Her ashes will be entombed at Lakewood Cemetery.

Peggy loved ferociously. When asked what she valued most in this life, her...