May 28, 2022

FRIEDRICH

Marlene Joyce (Conrad)

Age 89 of Woodbury, formerly Chisago City and Mendota Heights

Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Lucy; husband John Friedrich; brother John “Butch” Whelan; sisters-in-law Barb Whelan and Jan Greene; daughter-in-law Debbie Conrad.  She is survived by children...

May 28, 2022

Gordon Keith Bayne

Age 94, of St. Paul, formerly White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 28, 2022.

Gordon was born at home on a farm near Coleridge, Nebraska, to Elvin and Katie Bayne on August 10, 1927. He attended Nebraska School for the Deaf in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated in...

May 28, 2022

Karen Sorman passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 28, 2022. She is survived by her children, Autumn Stinson, Kyle Kroening, Samuel Strandness; siblings, Steven, David (Myra), Nancy, Thomas (Michele), Joseph (Mickey), Jimmy, Chris (Ying), Mary (Bonnie); many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Constance; brother, Mark;...

May 26, 2022

Judith M. Osborn

Age 85, of Lakeland, passed away May 26, 2022

Judy was born January 2, 1937 in Oak Park, IL to Lilyan and Charles Stika.  She was joined soon by a sister, Pat Newton of Westmont, IL, and a brother, Chuck Stika of Prospect Heights, IL.  The family moved...

May 25, 2022

Simo Sarkanen, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, following a cardiac arrest.

Born in Helsinki, Finland, and raised in Birmingham, England, Simo embodied the essences of both cultures.

He received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from King’s College, Cambridge University in England. He earned his PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry from the...

May 25, 2022

Willis Delbert Smith, 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; sons, Michael and Ronald; and sisters, Donna (Henry) and Shirley (Don).

Willis will be missed by his children, Mark (Wendy) Smith, Barbara (Tim) McGough, Diane (Kurt) Zilley; and...

May 23, 2022

Allan L. Johnson, 81, of Apple Valley, passed away at Fairview Ridges Hospital on May 23, 2022.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Arnie & Dorothy Johnson, brother “Stag" Johnson, brother-in-law Randy Randall, and sister-in-law Lil (Chuck) Dunham.

Allan will be deeply missed by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Linda; sons...

May 22, 2022

Brian Michael McNamara of Stillwater

He was preceded in death by his father, John "Jack" McNamara.

Brian is survived by his son, Finn; mother, Marilyn; sisters, Sheila (Larry) Wiegand and Anna (Ron) Hartsel; brothers, Tim (Melanie) McNamara and Jon (Jessa) McNamara; many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

A simple...

May 22, 2022

Arvid Luther Lokensgard passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on May 22, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis in 1941, and resided at Friendship Village in Bloomington since 2010.  Arv graduated in 1963 from St. Olaf College, where he sang in the choir, and Fargo Central High School in 1959, a star football player. He married Kathryn Substad in 1963 and...

May 21, 2022

Lynn Janae Griffith Valian

“The Earth is a little more dull, and Heaven just got brighter.” The world lost a beautiful soul with the passing on May 21, 2022 of Lynn Valian: beloved daughter, sister, auntie, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend. Lynn Janae Griffith was born on August 23, 1962 in Portland, OR, to Jerry and Ruth...

May 19, 2022

Tylor Ray Butterfly, age 22, Native of the Twin Cities, was called home by the Lord too soon on May 19, 2022.

He is welcomed by grandparents, Connie Butterfly and Ambrocia Delarosa, Juan Aviles, Uncle Leonardo Aviles, and Auntie Mary Columbus.

Survived by his loving parents, Jose and Shantil Delarosa; siblings, Liliana, Tyana, Jonathan, and Nicolas;...

May 16, 2022

Joan D. Norman

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2022, age 86. Preceded in death by husband of 41 years, Wayne; parents, Otto and Myrtle; and sister, Jean (Tom) Noyes.

Survived by children, Carey, Cathy (Dale) Preston, Chris (Mike) Fennern, Craig (Kari), and Clayton; grandchildren, Charlie, Brooke, Rachael, Mikayla, Shawn, Kasey, and...

May 16, 2022

Mai Lor was taken too soon at the age of 63 on May 16, 2022. She resided in the Twin Cities for most of her life. She was a devoted mother and loved us all unconditionally. She enjoyed traveling and shopping very much. She had the greatest fashion sense, and her nails were always painted. She lived a happy...

May 16, 2022

Marie Catherine (Welsch) Zech passed away at the age of 104 on May 16, 2022. She was a dedicated wife and hardworking mother. Playing the piano was a lifelong talent. Even into her final days, she enjoyed playing for others at Holy Family Residence.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edward; daughter,...

May 16, 2022

Kim Dailey

Age 66, of Woodbury, MN, passed away May 16, 2022.

Born February 28, 1956.  The son of Mick and Marilyn Dailey.  Kim operated various businesses in Dailey, Inc. and was self employed in the transportation industry for many years.  He served on the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation School Board in...

May 15, 2022

Jay'Shaun La’Omarion Parrott-Mims

Age 14 of Saint Paul, Minnesota; passed away suddenly on May 15, 2022.

Born April 18, 2008 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to the union of Patrick Parrot-Mims and Jasmine Streeter.

Jay’Shaun’s grandfather Daryl Parrott and great-great grandmother Beatrice Mason preceded him in death.

Jay’Shaun was born into this world...

May 15, 2022

Bonita (Bonnie) Katherine Roth née Perron, of Maplewood, MN, died peacefully on May 15, 2022 at Elk Ridge Special Care Center. She was eighty-two years of age.

Born on April 25, 1940, in Fairbault, MN to the late Mary Perron (née Hruza) and Reynold Perron, Bonnie studied nursing after graduating Northfield High School and began...

May 14, 2022

Donald Lewis passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2022 after bravely living with cancer. He is survived by his partner of 40 years, Annette Vess; children, Reginald Holden, Ronald Lewis, Shannon Lewis, Angie Vess; grandchildren, Donovan, Ariana, Jordan, Reginald Jr, Brandice, Ronald Jr, Sarbrielle, Sanaa, SaDora, Shardae, Sy'ere; great-grandchildren, Haley and Braden; siblings, Lynda, Dede, Honey, James,...

May 13, 2022

MUNSON

Ralph Duane

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather

Ralph Munson passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2022 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lois; children, Cindy (Corey) Darsow, Dana (Cyndy Rudolph) Munson, Ross (Vicki) Munson; grandchildren, Wade Darsow, Allison (Jeff) Boldt, Rebecca (Jake) DeBilzan,...

May 13, 2022

Dave Hoenack, age 44, died suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2022 leaving behind his wife Laura, children Gus (age 14) and Kaz (age 12), mother Meg, sister Anna, father Stephen and stepmother Pilar, and a close knit community of friends, neighbors, coworkers from Al's Breakfast, and those in the local music scene. He is preceded in death by his...