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Kenneth Olson

Kenneth Olson

Apr 11, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Olson, age 62, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Roseville, MN. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Philip Olson. He is survived by his wife, Mieko, daughter, Kassy Points (Brandon), granddaughter, Caydance, mother, Cindy Meek, siblings Sheryl Benjamin (Rick) and Andy Peterson (Barb), mother-in-law, Carole Hirakawa, sister-in-law, Maia Starling, several nieces and nephews, and scores...

Susan Hanson

Susan Hanson

Apr 11, 2024

Susan Carol Hanson (Betancourt)

Passed away peacefully, at the age of 60, on Thursday, April 11th at her home in Saint Paul.

Susan was the matriarch of the Betancourt family. She was the last of ten siblings of the Betancourt Family of East Saint Paul. Each of the Betancourt children had their own children and in total the Betancourt family line is...

Linda Pitzen

Linda Pitzen

Apr 11, 2024

Pitzen, Linda M.

Beloved wife, mom, grandma, and friend

Age 72 of West Lakeland passed away April 11th after a courageous battle with cancer.

Survived by husband Jim; 3 children Chris(Steff) Pitzen, Jeff(Gina) Pitzen, Brian(Marissa) Pitzen; and 4 grandchildren Jackson & Colton Pitzen, Anna & Olivia Pitzen. There are 3 brothers: Greg(Mary) Miller, Mike(Bev) Miller, and Randy(Vicki) Miller.

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Beverly Lafferty

Beverly Lafferty

Apr 10, 2024

Beverly Ann Lafferty

Beverly A. Lafferty, formerly of Sarasota, FL, and Laconia, NH, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in North Oaks, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, V. Clayton Lafferty, her parents, and her brothers John and Charles.

Beverly is survived by her children: Barbara (Loren) Braun of Golden Valley, MN; Ann (Martin) Corbett...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Apr 9, 2024

Carol Ann Johnson, 71, passed away April 9th in the presence of her loving family after facing pancreatic cancer with courage and perseverance.

Carol was born September 27th, 1952 to Al and Chiyoko Schmidt. She attended Chisago Lakes High School where she met her husband, Reid. They both graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth where Carol earned a degree in Speech...

Karen Lee (Davidsen) Reier

Karen Lee (Davidsen) Reier

Apr 8, 2024

Age 76, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Elizabeth Davidsen; and brother, John “Jack” Davidsen.She will be sadly missed by husband, Jim; daughters, Amy (Brian) Scheel and Joelle (Tom) Flug; grandchildren, Ethan, Sydney, Isabella and Audrey; her Project Caring family; and all of the...

Carol Rae Quick

Carol Rae Quick

Apr 8, 2024

Carol Rae Quick was born on September 7, 1957 to Richard C. (Dick) and Audry (nee Walter) Delano in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She graduated from Mounds View High School in 1976.  After attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth and Winona State University, Carol moved on to Macalester College in St. Paul where she graduated in 1981 with a degree in Communications.Growing...

Joyce Warner

Joyce Warner

Apr 7, 2024

Joyce Ruth (Loeber) Warner 

Age 87 of Stillwater 

Beloved mother 

Passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Ethel; sister, Arlene Loeber; and husband, Lowell. She is survived by her son, Scott; nieces Shelley (Martin) Jokinen, Renee (Jay) Swanson.

While Joyce worked in her young adult life as a lab and x-ray...

Ellen Mae Wier

Ellen Mae Wier

Apr 7, 2024

Age 90, of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 7, 2024.  Preceded in death by husband, Bob; parents, Edward and Jessie Richert; and brother, Dean Richert. Survived by sons, Jed (Darla) and Dick (Anne); grandchildren, Seth (Onnalee), Logan (Brooke), Bob (Sami) and Mandy (Justin) Svendsen; great-grandchildren, Callahan, Hank, Beau, Levi and Sawyer; brother, Jim Richert; nieces, nephews,...

Loretta McGlynn

Loretta McGlynn

Apr 7, 2024

Loretta Brigid McGlynn (Kollmar, Pearson) 

Age 86, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Mahtomedi, MN.

 

Loretta Brigid Kollmar was born on February 27, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. Her family moved to Minnesota when her father was transferred by 3M. She attended St. Mary’s of the Lake school and church. Loretta was a tap dancer and played piano growing up. She worked...

Carmen Davis

Carmen Davis

Apr 6, 2024

Carmen R. Davis (nee Salas)

Age 99 of St. Paul, MN

Passed away on April 6, 2024.

Carmen is preceded in death by son, Steven; parents, Ricarda and Juan; brothers, Joseph and Peter; sisters, Louise, Mary, Anita, and Lucy.

She is survived by her children, Robert, Gary (Julie), Debbie, and Mark; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces...

Terry Catherine Williams

Terry Catherine Williams

Apr 4, 2024

Terry Catherine WilliamsAge 67 of MinneapolisThe Light of Nehemiah’s life, and well known as The Winter Goddess of Winter Goddess Foods, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024.Terry is preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Lloyd Williams; and sister, Linda.She is survived by her husband, Nehemiah (Frank); daughter, Anna; grandchildren, Bryshawn, Sakura;  and her siblings, Pam, Anita, Jim, and Sue.A...

Lew W. Danielson

Lew W. Danielson

Apr 4, 2024

Lew William Danielson

Passed peacefully at home with his family on April 4, 2024, at the age of 70.

Preceded in death by son, Brian; and granddaughter, Nora.

Survived by his wife of 47 years, Micheal; children, Marie (Shane) Petschke, and Adam; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Edrie (Vince) Zweber, and Dan (Debbie); and countless other family...

Norma Ressler

Norma Ressler

Apr 3, 2024

Norma I ResslerAge 102 of Stillwater, passed away surrounded by family on April 3rd, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband Harry jr; parents; 9 siblings; daughter-in-law Pam; and son-in-law Jan.

She will be sadly missed by her children Harry III(Elizabeth), J. Daniel, Charles(Merry Joy), Julia, and Richard(Gayle); 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

Family interment in...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Apr 3, 2024

Robert James Brown

Age 41 of Saint Paul, MN, passed away on April 3, 2024.

A funeral service for Mr. Robert Brown will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Luncheon at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations to family are preferred.

Howard Register

Howard Register

Apr 3, 2024

Howard "Howie" Register

Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents Howard Sr. and Evelyn; brothers-in-law Don, Ted, and Bob; son-in-law Robert Cox; and son Robert Allen.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Jacquie; children Charles, Debra Herzog, Sheryl, and Sara Cox; bonus daughter Tiffany(Mike) Dux; grandchildren Jason,...

Sherry Holman

Sherry Holman

Apr 3, 2024

Sherry Ann (Campbell) Holman

Age 65, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024 with her husband by her side.

Sherry loved her family, friends and all animals. Her love of animals led her to become a licensed pet groomer which she held for 30+ years in Arizona and Minnesota. She devoted her life to pet rescue...

Ha Le

Ha Le

Apr 1, 2024

Ha Thi Le

Age 84 of Lino Lakes, MN, formerly of Vietnam, passed away on April 1, 2024.



Public visitation will be held Friday, April 12th from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street).

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 AM at St Adalbert's Church (265 Charles Ave.) with a short...

Lisa Marie Sanner

Lisa Marie Sanner

Mar 31, 2024

Age 61, of Lake Elmo, formerly of Babbitt, passed away March 31, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, Lowell and Margaret “Peggy” Sanner.She will be sadly missed by children, Jessica (Christopher) Comes and Joseph (Amber) Kormanik; grandchildren, Carter, Charlotte, Dakota and Mackenzie; life partner, Carl Elam; other family and friends.  A celebration of Lisa’s life will be Friday, April 5, 2024,...

Michael Lee Beal

Michael Lee Beal

Mar 30, 2024

Beal, Michael Lee age 80 of Ham Lake, MN passed away March 30th, 2024 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Margaret (Finley) Beal and brother in law Gary Melin. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Susan; children Sarah Beal, Nathan Beal, and Rebecca Beal; two grandchildren Ava and Aria Beal; sister Barbara...

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