Lee Vermurlen

Oct 17, 2021

Lee Russell VerMurlen

83, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away on October 17.

Lee was born in Grand Haven, MI to Ann and Russell VerMurlen.  After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1956 and became an electronics technician.  He met his wife Diane at a dance in...

Bernadene Busse

Oct 17, 2021

Bernadene Dorothy Busse age 89, passed away on October 17, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Centuria, Wisconsin.

Bernadene was born on June 17, 1932 in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin to John Harris Johnson and Myrtle Adelia Gustafson. She worked for many years as a data processor. Bernadene was known for being a great listener and also for...

Brion Perkins

Oct 16, 2021

Memorial Service for Brion Ramont (Louie) Perkins will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 11:00am at Word of Life Church, 1804 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.  Mr. Perkins unexpectedly departed this life on October 16, 2021, at Hennepin County Hospital, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Mr. Perkins was born March 2, 1964, in Iowa City University Hospital,...

Margaret "Peggy" Van Ort

Oct 16, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Van Ort

Age 91 of Oak Park Heights. Peggy was born June 24, 1930, in St. Paul, MN and passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond & Helen Walsh, husband William, son Matthew, grandson John Henry, sister & brother-in-law Helen & Malcolm Faust, brother...

Nancy Mandler

Oct 13, 2021

Nancy Mandler, Age 83 of St. Paul

Passed away on October 13, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Helmi and Elmer Hietala; son, Kenneth. Survived by husband, Roy; son, Scott (Lorna); sister, Judi (Bill) Allen; grandsons, Jeremy, Mitch.

Nancy was employed as a Cosmetologist at the Emporium (Dayton’s) and as a Custodian in the Judges’...

Carol Olson

Oct 13, 2021

Carol R. Olson, 83, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on October 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her cousins, Sallie (Doug) Peters, Harley (Sue) Hagstrom, John Huntsinger, Mary Helen (Dave) Ousley; their children, Kristel Peters, Scott Peters, Allison (Mark), Laurie, Shelly, Steve Hagstrom; dear friend, Karen Faugust. Carol was an...

Ginie Cramer

Oct 13, 2021

Ginie Cramer was born on January 17th, 1946 in sunny California and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 13th at the age of 75, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Although she left California behind as a young girl, she kept with her a special sparkle in her eye until her very last day that rivaled all the...

Jennifer Wojcik

Oct 13, 2021

WOJCIK, Jennifer

Jennifer, at the young age of 37, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Sue; grandfather, Donald Horn; aunts, uncle, cousins and their spouses as well as great niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Wojcik. Jennifer graduated with honors from the St. Paul...

Patricia Ratajack

Oct 12, 2021

RATAJACK

Patricia

Beloved mother, Grandma, aunt, cousin, friend

Patti passed away on October 12, 2021, at the age of 89. Fiercely independent, quietly enduring, and tenacious to the end, Pat led an independent life having chosen not to marry and rather to adopt and raise a child on her own. Defying many...

Russell Doane

Oct 11, 2021

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Marylu Remjeske

Oct 10, 2021

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Harvey Grunow

Oct 10, 2021

Harvey A. Grunow

Age 77, died peacefully October 10, 2021. Preceded in death by grandson, Kelton Vavrosky.  Survived by wife, Joyce; children, Tim (Tammy), Gretchen (Chuck) Vavrosky; grandchildren, Taylor, Taran, Kaylin and Kylie; great-grandchildren, T.J. and Estella; other family and friends.

Harvey Grunow was very proud of his military service. He spent three...

Hanley Daws

Oct 7, 2021

Hanley Daws, violinist, longtime associate concertmaster of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, passionate collector of art and antiques, and beloved friend, father, and grandfather, died on October 7, 2021 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Hanley passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s after battling the disease for more than 4 years. He was 79 years old.

Hanley was born in...

Mel Boehland

Oct 7, 2021

“Mel died,” is the extent of the obit Mel Boehland wanted. Mel’s simple request was consistent with his lifestyle. However, he is worth so much more and deserves being shared with others. Mel was born in Bertha Minnesota to a farm family on April 21, 1943, the first of three boys. He died on October 7, 2021, from complications...

Autumn Merrick

Oct 6, 2021

Autumn Rose Merrick is survived by her great grandmother, Herminia; grandparents, Grace (Arthur), Beverly, Micheal; parents, Carmane and David (Ramiza); siblings, Ariana, David Jr, Aiden, Alejandro, Alexander, Ilda, Sejoun, Joseph Jr, Joel, Lejla, unborn sibling; uncles, Lance (Amanda), Jason (Leandra), Garrett, Kevin, Cedric, Dany (Neyra); aunts, Megan, Naomi, Jackie, Jade; cousin, Barbara; God mom, Kasey; loving girlfriend, Aiisha.

Preceded in...

Robert Strenke

Oct 6, 2021

Strenke, Robert

Age 44 of Burnsville, formerly of Minneapolis

Passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2021.

Robert had a unique, bright spirit. The best big brother to his siblings. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. He also had a creative soul. He loved to write songs and loved to cook.

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Bea Isaak

Oct 6, 2021

Bea Van Demark Isaak

b. April 24, 1937 – d. October 6, 2021

“If music be the food of love, play on.” – William Shakespeare

Mary Margaret Van Demark Isaak, affectionately called Bea, was a pianist, singer, and teacher. She will “play on” through her family, piano students, musical...

Linda Blair

Oct 6, 2021

Blair, Linda Renee

Age 61 of Minneapolis

Entered Heaven in the presence of family on October 6, 2021.

Linda was born April 30, 1960. She was a South High grad and worked at MDI for over 25 years. Member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.

Linda enjoyed spending time with family and...

Janelle Olsen

Oct 6, 2021

Obituary Janelle M. Olsen August 30, 1963 October 6, 2021

Janelle Olsen of Hayward Wisconsin passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Saint Louis Park, MN. Janelle enjoyed playing golf, spending time with her grandkids, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed working for SPPS and Mounds...

Hope Lea

Oct 4, 2021

Hope Halenbeck Lea

Died on October 4, 2021 at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lillian Gronseth Halenbeck; and her brother, George Henry Halenbeck.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charles Rykken Lea; children, Marilyn Porter (John) and...