Robert Johnston

Apr 17, 2022

How do you pay homage to Robert Byron Johnston (Bob), whose life reads more like a James Bond novel with a sprinkling of Forrest Gump moments? A hero that saved lives in a war, in bizarre factory accidents, and even a submerged car. A husband that met the love of his life, married her three days later and stayed...

Marie Berglund

Apr 17, 2022

Marie A. Berglund, 95, of Maplewood, formerly of Birchwood Village, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Marie grew up on a farm near Atwater and later attended Bethel College. She initially worked as a school teacher in St Peter, Minnesota and then later at Sears for a number of years. She was an active member of...

Kathleen Smith

Apr 16, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Raymond Smith

Loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend.

Age 58 of St. Paul, Minnesota died peacefully alongside her family on April 16, 2022. Kathy grew up on Rice Street of St. Paul and attended Como Park high school. Kathy was a nurturing mother who always put her kids first and she...

Kathleen Ament

Apr 16, 2022

Kathy Ament, Age 71, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 16, 2022, while with her daughter supporting University of Minnesota Gopher Men’s Golf Team at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa.  Kathy was born in the state of Virginia and grew up in Afton/Lakeland, MN, daughter of John and Alyce Young.  She started her career in finance,...

Noreen Mckenna

Apr 15, 2022

Noreen B. McKenna

(nee Arntzen)

Noreen entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2022 surrounded by the presence and prayers of her family.

Noreen was born on February 4, 1934 in St. Paul to the late, Harry Arntzen and Helen (Costello).  She was raised in St. Paul and graduated...

Rafaela Herrera

Apr 14, 2022

Rafaela Heras Herrera, age 79, of St. Paul, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, Florencio Heras Sr. and Rafaela Cardenas Heras.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gilberto Herrera; children, Maria Charles, Adan Heras (Jodi), Perla Anguiano (Juan), Mellissa Herrera, and Alberto Herrera; siblings,...

Helen Stanger

Apr 13, 2022

Helen Marie Stanger

Age 86, of Centerville, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Leone Ukkelberg; and siblings, Beverly and Oscar “Sonny.”

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Lawrence “Gene,” children,...

Richard Hanson

Apr 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Hanson, age 84 of Arden Hills, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 after living with illness for a few years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Emma; siblings, Lawrence, Joseph.

Raised in Alexandria and graduated from St. John’s University, Dick spent his career as a computer programmer with Univac/Unisys.  Dick...

Lola Nelson

Apr 13, 2022

Nelson, Lola Mae

Passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family and friends on April 13, 2022, age 65. Preceded in death by brother, Leif Westrum, and niece, Sara Nelson. Survived by siblings, Pat (Sandra) Westrum, Laura Olson, Bill Nelson, and Judd (Jaymi) Nelson; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Westrum; cousin, Sharon Sandvik and...

Alton Burns

Apr 13, 2022

BURNS

Alton F.

Age 84 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022

Survived by wife, Patricia Ann (Howell); daughters, Shelly (Gregg) Nemitz, Kathy Burns; grandchildren, Grant Burns, Daniel (Bailey) Nemitz, Adam (Leigh) Nemitz, Olivia (Avery) Peterson; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Helen; sister,...

Elvira Gruett

Apr 12, 2022

Elvira Olga Gruett, age 89, of Hugo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 12, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Esther; husband, Arnold; step-children, Toni and Jeff (Bonnie); and sibling, Georgia (Stan).

She is survived by her daughter, Laurie; granddaughter, Lauren (Clay); great-grandchild, Finn; step-children, Gary (Kathy), Michael (Cindy), Kathy...

Rachelle Heikkila

Apr 12, 2022

Rachelle Marie Heikkila, nee Hart

Passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2022, age 54.

Survived by parents, Robert and Arlene Hart; siblings, Beth (George Pridmore) Hart, Barbara (Joe Simmons) Hart, and Robert Hartwood.

Rachelle was a fabulous caregiver to special needs adults for over 10 years. She loved traveling and had...

Laverne Thompson

Apr 11, 2022

Laverne Gerald Thompson

Age 91, of Oak Park Heights

Passed away on April 11, 2022

Graveside service will be at 9:30AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Linda Bengtson (Carlson)

Apr 11, 2022

Bengtson, Linda Lowella (Carlson)

Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, age 73.

Preceded in death by her former husband, Gordon Carlson; parents, Lowell and Mildred Bengtson. Survived by daughter, Heather (Chad) Carlson Kehn; grandchildren, Olivia and Odin; siblings, Karen (John) Albert, Judith (Ellis) Wagoner, and Reginald Bengtson; niece, nephews, other family and friends.

Donald Syring

Apr 11, 2022

Donald George Syring Sr. was born on December 9, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Arthur William Syring and Emma Bertha (Waldhauser) Syring. Don had 3 brothers, Arthur, Irvin, and Robert and he had 2 sisters, Lorraine and Marlene. On September 5, 1953, Don married Gloria Bennett and they had 4 children, Susan of St. Croix Falls, WI, Cheryl...

Elaine Allemani

Apr 11, 2022

ALLEMANI

Elaine Marie

Age 78, of Stillwater, Minnesota

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Donald W. and Charlotte E. Johnson, and sister, Karen Vitalis. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tom; brother, Dave (Peggy); nieces, Heidi, Kelly, Robyn, Kristi and Missy; and...

Jane Zophy

Apr 10, 2022

Passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022 from complications of breast cancer at the age of 62.

Jane grew up in New Brighton, MN and graduated from Grace High School.  After earning her degree in Elementary Education at the College of Saint Benedict, Jane taught third and fourth grades at Mississippi Creative Arts School in St. Paul...

Myrna Jinks

Apr 10, 2022

Age 85 Passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022 in Stillwater, MN. She was born in St. Paul, MN on May 28, 1936 to Margaret and Percy Remund. Preceded in death by sister Hazel and brother Warren (Marie). Survived by sister Donna Welch (Bob). Myrna was married to Richard, the love of her life for 49 years until his death...

Charlene Bradshaw

Apr 10, 2022

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Donald Wall

Apr 9, 2022

Donald Tomlinson Wall (né Donald Bernie Wall), age 82, born 12/5/39, died at the Minnesota

Veterans Home on 4/9/22 due to COVID-19 complications, after several years of advanced

dementia. He is survived by his wife Jean Theriot Wall (née Jean Elyse Theriot), sister Eline

Clella Lardie (née Eline Clella Wall), children Jennifer Wall...