OBITUARIES

Claudia Jensen

May 30, 2025

Claudia Mary Jensen (Lasch)Age 79

Passed away peacefully on 5/30/25 after a long battle with dementia. Survived by her husbandRonald Jensen of 59 years, her children David Jensen (Jenna), Mary Carnes (Milton) and Beth Wiley (Kevin). Grandkids, Aundrea, Brandon, Kevaughn, Sean, Milton and Alyssa. Great Grandkids Mikey, Millie and Zander. Siblings Jeff, Karl and CeCe.Proceeded in death by her parents Karl...

Steven Rother

May 29, 2025

Steven "Steve" T. Rother of Dayton, MN passed away on May 29, 2025, after a year-long battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Steve was born on December 17th, 1952 to Ted and Marilyn Rother in Minneapolis, MN. In 1971-1973 he went to North Hennepin Community College and got his AA Degree. He started at St. Cloud in the fall of...

Mack Williams

May 28, 2025

Mack Daniel Williams, age 98, of Burnsville, MN, entered eternal rest on May 28, 2025.

Mack was born May 16, 1927, in Dixon Mills, Alabama to the late Richard and Cynthia Pearlie (Moore) Williams. Mack grew up in a home where God was the center of their home. Both his mom and dad lived a long, full and blessed life living...

Nancy Mae Seeger

May 22, 2025

Seeger, Nancy Mae, Age 87 of Shoreview, MN. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 22, 2025. Preceded in death by Husband Alfred and son Timothy.Survived by daughters Pam Taube (Galen), Mary (Chris) Burmis and Patti (John)Larsen, sons Terry (Mary Jo), Bill, and Dan (Sue), 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister Shelby, sister-in-law Emma, and many nieces, nephews, relatives...

James Claffey

May 22, 2025

Jim Claffey, 76, of (Mahtomedi, MN), formerly of (Hull, Massachusetts), passed away in his home on 5/22/2025.

During his younger years, Jim attended college at Tennessee Wesleyan University, in Athens Tennessee where he obtained his Master's degree in commercial real estate law. He practiced Law in Massachusetts for many years before moving to Minnesota in the early 2000's. He loved woodworking...

Beverly Dittel

May 20, 2025

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Passed away surrounded by her family after bravely fighting for over a year to recover from a devastating stroke. Bev was born in her grandmother's house in Lead, SD. She moved with her mother, brother and sisters to Minnesota when she was 9 years old. When she was not spending time with her 11 grandchildren,...

Alexander Robert Ahlberg

May 18, 2025

Alex left us for heaven on May 18th and is survived by his father, Robert, and step-mother, Wendi; his brother, Nate, and sister-in-law, Tonya, his sisters Heather and Jolene; his three nephews, Jacob, Max, and Justin; his aunts, Deborah, Niomi, and Alana; his second cousin, Laura; and many, many cousins. His grandpa CB, grandma Emma, and aunts Karen and Sharon...

Peter Grindstad

May 15, 2025

Peter Warren Grindstad, age 84, of Minneapolis, formerly of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, with his granddaughter, Ashley, by his side.

Peter held many accomplishments from service in the U.S Army due to his hard-working nature. Upon retiring from the Mall of America as custodian manager, he enjoyed his life with his family.

He...

Wesley Shold

May 14, 2025

Wesley E. Shold, Jr.May 14, 2025

Wesley was born, March 26, 1974, in Duluth, Minnesota, and he passed away in his home with Cleopatra his loving dog at his side. Wesley passed from complications of a rare brain tumor and other serious health issues, including heart and lung problems.

He enjoyed learning and kept up with documentaries of history, wild life, and...

Kirk Traxler

May 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kirk Louis Traxler, who left this world on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 52 years old and a cherished resident of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Born on December 5, 1972, to Eula Jewel (Traxler) Rundles and Collins Roby, Kirk was raised in St. Paul, where he...

Robert E. Ringdahl

May 13, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) E. Ringdahl from a brief illness on May 13, 2025 at the age of 76.

Bob was born on November 8, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota to William and Betty (Ellis) Ringdahl. He was one of two sons, he is survived by brother, Lee.

Bob attended school in Duluth, MN and post...

Thomas Prestholt Fankell

May 13, 2025

Thomas P Fankell passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 87. At the time of his death Tom was a resident of New Richmond, WI where he had moved in 2022 living close to family. 

Tom was born in Fertile, Iowa to Earnest and Lucille Fankell on April 28, 1938. He attended school in Clear Lake,Iowa graduating in...

Chris Vruno

May 13, 2025

Chris Anthony Vruno Jr. (38), born March 13th, 1987, in Burnsville, MN to Lydia Castillon(Ramirez) & Chris Vruno Sr. (deceased), died May 13th 2025 at his home in West St.Paul. Chris(Tinky) made the world brighter with his infectious laugh and his infamous hugs wereguaranteed to make your day. We know more people loved him than we can count and we...

Dorothy Stewart

May 12, 2025

Dorothy Carlson Stewart passed away on May 12, 2025, after a year in comfortable hospice care in Saint Paul, MN surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1941, in New Britain, Connecticut, Dottie attended Mount Holyoke College and went on to earn her master's degree from Case Western Reserve School of Applied Social Sciences, where she met James...

Mary Schierenbeck

May 10, 2025

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF MARY SCHIERENBECK

On October 23, 1945, the Lord blessed Earl and Laura Grimes of Marquette, MI, with a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Mary was received into God's family through the washing of Holy Baptism and confirmed in the Christian faith in May of 1959 at St Paul's Lutheran Church of Green Garden, MI.

Upon graduating from Graveraet High School...

Jeffrey Pipes

May 7, 2025

Jeff passed away peacefully at home surrounded by people who loved him.Survived by Wife Leona/daughters Jade & Jennifer. Grandchildren Donovan & Alana. Great Grandchildren Ayvon & Avaya. Siblings Jim, Tim, Janet, Leeann, Lynn, Lori & their families.Preceded in death by 1st wife Teri, parents William and Eleanor.A special Thank you to Leeann for her love& support throughout his illness.

James Stewart

May 7, 2025

Dr. James Brewer Stewart, husband, father, grandfather, esteemed History Professor Emeritus and lifelong social justice champion passed away surrounded by family on May 7 at the age of 84. In his dance with cancer Jim chose quality of life over quantity and passed 6 days prior to being joined by his beloved wife Dorothy Stewart (neé Carlson).

James was born August...

Donald Albrecht

May 6, 2025

Donald E. Albrecht, 77, passed away on May 6, 2025, in his home, Roseville, MN.

Donald is survived by Kristen (Todd) Schmittou - daughter, of Brooklyn Center, MN, Jessica (Matt) Olney - daughter, of Tampa, FL, Zachary Schmittou - grandson, Cameron Schmittou - grandson, Jack Olney - grandson, and Sean Olney - grandson.

Donald is preceded in death by Henry...

Wayne Nystrom

May 6, 2025

Wayne Kenneth Nystrom age 86, of Pine City, passed away on May 6, 2025.

He was born on May 19, 1938 to Oscar A. Nystrom and Magna (Amanda) Eckre in Milwaukee, WI. When Wayne was 4 years old, his family moved to Minneapolis. At the time, there were 6 children and a 7th child would be born later. Wayne attended Robbinsdale...

Bruce Jones

May 6, 2025

Bruce Jones, age 80, of Minnesota, formerly of Portland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2025.

Bruce was born on February 15, 1945, in Portland, Maine. In 1991, he moved to Minnesota, where he built a life rooted in family, service, and community. He served in the National Guard and brought that same sense of dedication to everything he did.

Bruce...