Ovidiu G. Ardeleanu

Dec 17, 2024

Ovidiu G. Ardeleanu (July 17, 1956 - December 17, 2024)

Age 68 of Shoreview

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Ovidiu Ardeleanu. Ovidiu passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 17, 2024. He touched so many people's lives as a spouse, parent, friend, and doctor. He is sorely missed.

Ovidiu was...

Anna Swanson

Dec 15, 2024

Anna Christine Swanson

Born in Stillwater to Margaret and Earl Clemenson on March 30, 1948 and died on December 15, 2024. Survived by husband of 55 years, Gene, Daughter Amy (Russ) Hoff, son Ted (Kelly), beloved grandsons Sam and Max Hoff. Also survived by brother Mark Clemenson, cousins, inlaws and many other relatives and friends. Anna was a top student at...

Nathan Graham

Dec 15, 2024

Nathan L. Graham

Age 59 of Roseville, MN, passed away on December 15, 2024.

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

Funeral services for Nathan Graham will be held on Saturday, December 28 at Gospel Temple Church of God In Christ (247 Grotto St N).

Service times to be announced

Ione DeBauche

Dec 15, 2024

Ione Lavonne DeBauche

Age 87 of Maplewood, formerly of Oakdale

Passed away on December 15, 2024. She spent her last few days listening to country western music and squeezing her family's hands. Ione was born in Goodrich, MN on May 16, 1937. She owned Ione's Café in Duluth, MN and managed several other restaurants in Duluth before moving to St....

Barbara Hurd

Dec 13, 2024

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Landscape of a Life

Barbara Ann Breneman started life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1935, the fourth child of Clyde and Mary Ann. She grew up on a dairy farm, became a baptized member of a thriving Mennonite community, and graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School and Eastern Mennonite College. Later, she continued her studies in Christian Education at Columbia...

Thomas Panek

Dec 11, 2024

Panek, Thomas George

Thomas was received into Heaven on December 11th, 2024, age 82. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Gale; parents, George and Regina; and siblings, Susan and John. Thomas is survived by his children, Kimberly (Joel) Ofsthun and TJ (Nicole); grandchildren, Justin (Alyssa) Ofsthun, Victoria Ofsthun, Joshua Panek, Zachary Panek, and Sydney Panek; great-grandchildren,...

Doris Mary Thompson

Dec 10, 2024

Age 102, of Stillwater, formerly of White Bear, Pine City and St. Paul, passed away peacefully December 10, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Henry Thomas Thompson; son, Dennis Rae Thompson.

Survived by children, Thomas Henry (Myrtle Mae) Thompson, Charles David (Sharon) Thompson and Susan Marie Thompson; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Florence Thompson; 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later...

Marilyn Murphy

Dec 8, 2024

Marilyn K Murphy age 66 of Coon Rapid passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec 8th 2024

Marilyn was born on Jan 10th 1958 to William and Margaret Cleve. Marilyn was the youngest of 3 and their only daughter. Marilyn

graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1976.

Marilyn resided in Richfield, Mn until she met the love of her life, Craig...

John Fredrick "Jack" Bichner

Dec 7, 2024

Age 88, of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully December 7, 2024. 

He will be sadly missed by wife of 67 years, Mary; children, John (Deb), Betsy (Jerry) Sommer, Gretchen (Ted) Eibs, Robin (Paul) Molina and Eric (Sheila); 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Services will be held at a later date.

Kathy West

Dec 7, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) A. West, 83, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died on December 7, 2024.

Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Kathy spent her childhood in New Ulm, Minnesota. She grew up in a loving family with two brothers and a sister.

Valedictorian of her high school class, Kathy was an exceptional student. She obtained a three-year nursing degree from Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis,...

Harlod R. Breed Jr.

Dec 5, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Harold R. Breed Jr., affectionately known as “Harry” and “Buzzy,” passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1938, to Harold R. Breed Sr. and Dorthea and was the youngest of four siblings. 

Harry grew up in St. Paul, MN, graduated from St. Paul Johnson High School in 1956, where...

Carl Lee Hoglund

Dec 4, 2024

Age 86 of Shoreview, MN

Carl passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 4, 2024 after a brief illness.

Carl was born in Alexandra, MN, the son of Carl W. Hoglund and Lillian (Lee) Hoglund. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1960. For 33 years he taught Math for St. Paul Public Schools, ran the Audio/Visual department and taught countless...

Charles Blair

Dec 3, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Blair, age 59 of Minneapolis, passed away in his home on December 3, 2024 from complications after surgery. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his partner of 18 years, Andrea St. Aubin; children, Devon (Jessica) Blair, Kaelyn Blair; mother, Carol Blair; siblings, Barbara (Michael) Sampson; nieces and nephews, Matthew (Molly Klein) Sampson, Brittany (Josh)...

June Elizabeth Schifsky (Carlson)

Dec 2, 2024

Age 73 of Grant, formerly of Willernie

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet on December 2, 2024.

June had a very adventurous childhood growing up in Willernie. She graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1969.

In 1971, June married Marvin and moved to Grant. They raised 4 beautiful children. After being a...

Susan E. Schell

Dec 2, 2024

Age 78, of St. Paul,  passed away unexpectedly December 2, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Dennis; parents, Richard and Shirley Ostaba; and sister, Vickie. 

Survived by children, Michael (Chris), Vickie, and Dean (Susan); grandchildren, Tara (Ryan) Dickhausen and Trevor Schell; siblings, Kathy, Linda, Patty, Pam, Rick and Colleen; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Susan’s life will be...

Joel Warren Harvieux

Dec 2, 2024

Joel was born in East Saint Paul, Minnesota to Nester and Inez in 1948. Shortly after his birth his family moved to Stillwater, Minnesota where he grew up and attended Stillwater High School. Joel was the youngest born of four brothers, Gary, Dave, and James. Joel was a career Minnesota Army National Guardsman serving from 1967 to 1999. Joel loved...

Rebecca Jane Shikenjanski

Nov 30, 2024

Rebecca Jane Shikenjanski, surrounded by her beloved family, shattered the powerful bonds of ALS-Frontal Temporal Dementia and winged her way to Heaven on November 30th, 2024. Before that, though, the dash between the year she was born and the year she died was filled with family, friends, joy, and mostly, love. 

Rebecca (Becky, not Becky, Bec, Reebs) was born on November...

Dorothy Lucus

Nov 29, 2024

Dorothy Lucus

Age 91, of Austin and Lanesboro (MN), passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Dorothy was known for her warm smile, dedication to community service, and love of family gatherings.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Don. She is survived by her brother, Cliff (Deanna); and daughters, Jennifer (Larry), Cynthia (Steve), and Laurie...

Albert Bortz

Nov 29, 2024

Bortz, Albert “Al” 

Age 83, of White Bear Township, passed away on November 29, 2024.

Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota 1941. Loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. 

Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Jeanne; daughters, Brenda DeMars, Kari Suchy, Kelly Bortz, and Paula Zamarripa; sister, Susan (Tom) Bortz-Johnson; grandchildren Amber, Derek, Justin, Josh, Jordan, Kali, Anna, Alex; and nine great-grandchildren....

Elliott Anderson

Nov 28, 2024

Born June 13, 1950 in Mpls, MN Died November 28th, 2024 in Mpls, MN.Preceded in death by: Mother Elsie Krein, Aunt Emma Krein and Cousin Beulah “Billie” LaCount. Elliott was a U.S. Army Veteran and served active duty in the Vietnam War. Christian gravesite service and internment held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, December 5th, 2024 11:30am. Special thanks to...