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James Wright

James Wright

Dec 30, 2021

Wright, James (Jim) William Age 84, of Roseville, MN died peacefully and changed his address to heaven on December 30, 2021. Predeceased by parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by wife Paula of nearly 60 years; sons Gregory(Cathy), Jonathan (Julie), Brian(Carrie), siblings that reside in St Louis County, MN and outstate. Beloved grand and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear...

Frank Schroder

Frank Schroder

Dec 30, 2021

Frank S. Schroder, 87, of Afton, Minnesota died from Alzheimer’s on Thursday 12/30/2021 surrounded by family.

He was well loved and known for being the consummate gentleman.  He loved his career as an Engineer at 3M from which he retired in 1996.  His passions were travel, football, music, gardening and nature.  He was always eager to help...

Carolyn Gillispie

Carolyn Gillispie

Dec 29, 2021

Carolyn Irene Gillispie

Age 82 of St. Paul, MN passed peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2021

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna Ross; siblings, Ronald, Stella, Arlene, Robert, Stanley, Dorothy and Edna; son, Joseph; daughter, Patricia; and step-son, Scott. Carol is survived by her daughter Debbie (Ron) Barghini; grandchildren Angie...

Dan Voss

Dan Voss

Dec 29, 2021

Dan Voss

Age 57, of Stillwater, died December 29, 2021.

Preceded in death by grandson, Andrew.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Renee: children, Angie, Beth, Aaron (Katie) and Brett; grandchildren, Abbie Rose, Tasia, Raya Lily, Nicholas, Jacob, Alyssa, Aaliyah, Jasmine, Jewels, Parker, Melody, Marshall, Malina and Maribelle; mother, Connie...

Brenda Stormoen

Brenda Stormoen

Dec 28, 2021

On December 28, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children, Brenda began her journey to heaven.

Throughout her life, Brenda demonstrated not only beauty and charm but a character overflowing with love, compassion, and optimism. Many times, she has been noted for her incredible attitude, seldom allowing her pain and suffering due to prolonged kidney failure starting...

Desiree Reller

Desiree Reller

Dec 28, 2021

Desiree Ann Reller, Age 37, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Desiree was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She was very caring, loving, honest, and always put others before herself. She had a very pure soul and was a strong woman.

Desiree is survived by her husband,...

Bonita "Bonnie" Polichnia

Bonita "Bonnie" Polichnia

Dec 26, 2021

Bonita Annette Polichnia “Bonnie”

Peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of December 26th, 2021 at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, Minnesota at the age of 74 after battling brain cancer since March of 2021.

Bonita is survived by many members of her family including her granddaughter, Lilly Polichnia (Stillwater,...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Dec 26, 2021

Richard John Miller

Age 83, of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully December 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Verna Miller; and infant son, Todd.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 42 years, Karen; children, Tracey Gunderson, Tom Miller, Stephanie...

Janelle Blazina

Janelle Blazina

Dec 26, 2021

Janelle Marie Blazina, 41, of Minneapolis, passed away due to complications from cancer on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Janelle will be deeply missed by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 19 years, Shane; children, Kaydence, Ella, and Maxton; parents, Lynda and Steve Block; siblings, Jennifer (Chris) Duede, Jerrad (Amanda) Jacobson, Nick Block, Mary Jacobson, Ann...

Laurie Hall

Laurie Hall

Dec 26, 2021

Hall, Laurie (Sundquist)

On December 26th the world lost an amazing mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Laurie loved family more than anything, especially her children and grandchildren. Her smile would light up the room with their presence. She will be greatly missed.

Laurie Hall, 60, of Stillwater, is preceded in death by father,...

Maryam Williams

Maryam Williams

Dec 25, 2021

Maryam Williams, age 70, of Maplewood, passed away December 25, 2021.

Sheila Gieske

Sheila Gieske

Dec 25, 2021

Sheila A. Gieske, age 71 of Cloquet, MN passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at home. She was born October 4, 1950, in White Bear Lake, MN, the daughter of William and Gladys Wright. Sheila grew up in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. She was united in marriage to Jerome “Jerry” Gieske on...

Tim Patrick

Tim Patrick

Dec 24, 2021

Tim Patrick

April 30, 1954—December 24, 2021

Timothy was born to Steven and Pearl (Soman) Patrick in Saint Paul on April 30, 1954. The third born of four, Tim enjoyed a childhood of travel, Lebanese and Ukrainian family traditions, and getting into hilarious mischief with his brothers—neighbors are still telling stories....

Dennis Hunt

Dennis Hunt

Dec 24, 2021

HUNT Dennis Age 89 Of Arden Hills Survived by his wife of 67 years, Faye, son Todd, daughters Holly, Randee (Bob) Allen, Polly, Jenny (David) Skidmore, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild. Dennis Wayne Hunt was born in Sibley, Iowa, on March 21, 1932, to Wayne and Dorothy Hunt. He...

Melody Gonzalez

Melody Gonzalez

Dec 24, 2021

Age 28, of St. Paul, formerly of San Juan, is introducing God to his first dance party.

Survived by her mother, Brunilda; siblings, Jose (Christina), Claribel, Luz, Yari (Nick) and Jesus; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Virginia "Ginny" Anderson

Virginia "Ginny" Anderson

Dec 23, 2021

ANDERSON

Virginia “Ginny”

Received into Heaven on December 22, 2021, age 87.

Survived by husband of 65 years, Jim; children, Scott (Sandy), Greg (Erin), Todd (Jennifer), Brad (Dawn), and Sean (Phea) Poch; grandchildren, Kevin (Josalan), Eric, Kaela, Colton, Brady, Shelby, Vanessa, Sam, Vincent, and Greta. Graduate of Johnson High School and Hamline University...

Jake Masterman

Jake Masterman

Dec 23, 2021

Jacob Daniel Masterman, “Jake” age 39 joined our Heavenly Father on December 23, 2021. Jake was born in St Paul on May 24, 1982 and spent his first 21 years in Stillwater, being the 6th generation to be raised on the same family property. Jake loved his family, friends, mudding, wrenching, welding and the outdoors. On October 17, 2003...

Gregory Tardiff

Gregory Tardiff

Dec 23, 2021

Gregory Jon Tardiff, 74, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away surrounded by family while holding his wife Suzanne’s hand on December 23, 2021. Born in St. Paul, MN, Greg grew up in White Bear Lake, enjoying the outdoors and especially hunting with his father. Greg attended White Bear Lake High School where he played football and made the...

David Dufresne

David Dufresne

Dec 22, 2021

David Anthony “Dave” DuFresne, 77, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.   He was surrounded by those he loved since his diagnosis in October 2021.

Dave was born on December 4, 1944, in St Paul, MN.    He was the fourth of five children of the...

Shirley Renfrow

Shirley Renfrow

Dec 22, 2021

Shirley Harriet Renfrow passed away on December 22 with her family by her side.  She was born to William and Tina Lambrecht on February 12, 1930, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the third of three daughters.  She attended Hastings  High School.  She married Joseph Renfrow in California in March, 1952, and they were married for 48 years.  She was a...

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