All Obituaries

Hamernick, Rita Kay Age 68, of Vadnais Heights MN. Joyously joined our Lord and Risen Savior Jesus Christ the morning of March 29 at home.  Rita earned her RN from Anchor School of Nursing, 1974 and served her entire 40 year career at the hospital, which was named Anchor, then St. Paul Ramsey, Ramsey, and currently Regions.  Rita battled RA and other medical issues for 15 years and always kept thriving with the support of her loving husband, Kevin of 46 years. Her children and...

  Vernon Francis Caroline, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Ecumen Lakeside Commons Assisted Living facility in Maplewood, MN.  He was born on July 26, 1923 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Joseph and Theresa (Gleisner) Caroline. Vernon graduated from John Marshall High School in St. Paul, MN in 1942.  Following graduation, he served his country during WWII with the US Army Air Force in Lavenham, England.  After the war, he attended St Thomas...

E. Douglas “Doug” Larson of Roseville and more recently Coon Rapids, died peacefully on Jan. 21, 2022. He lived a full life of over 95 years.  Doug was born June 10, 1926 in Bottineau, North Dakota. Upon finishing high school there in 1944, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After graduating from the University of North Dakota, Doug was among the pioneers of the computer industry when he entered the electronics field in the early 1950s. He worked for...

Beverly Jean (Lindgren) Gelao November 6, 1930 – January 5, 2022 Beverly Jean Gelao (nee Lindgren) age 91, passed away on January 5, 2022 at her residence in Vadnais Heights MN. Bev was born on November 6, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of Harold and Ruth (nee Cuthill) Lindgren. Survived by Eugene (Matt) Gelao, her loving husband of 70 years. Dear mother of Lisa (John) Brandt, Jerry (Patty) Gelao, Ken Gelao and his significant other Bunny Trollan. Also survived by her sister...

Matthews, JoAnne M. 85yrs young. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister JoAnne passed away surrounded by family on November 19, 2021 of Covid-19 complications. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas; parents Joe and Anne Houde; brothers Dennis and Norman Houde. She is survived by children Michele (Greg) Jepson, Jeffrey (Stacey), Maureen (Steve) Mariano, Marcia (Kevin) Fick, Melanie (Terry), Jason (Kirsten); brothers Gary (Cheryl), Michael (Jeanne);...

Collova, Phyllis J. Age 85, of Vadnais Heights, died suddenly at home on November 8, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband Louis, daughter Karen Manders, grandson Zachary Ollig. Survived by her beloved daughter Nancy (Daniel) Matykiewicz and son-in-law David (Anne) Manders; loving grandmother to Michael (Kara) and Matthew Manders, Cortney (Mario Sanchez) Ollig; Great grandmother to Brooklyn and Carter Ollig, Joseph and Bella Sanchez; Carly, Ryan and Bailey Manders; sisters-in-law Connie...

Laurence Albert Pye, Sr., age 78, of Woodbury Passed away peacefully at St. John's Hospital, Maplewood MN  on Thursday, September 30, 2021 surrounded by family. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of  56 years, Carolyn; two sisters; six children, Laurence Albert Pye, Jr. (Latesa), Adina Marie Robinson (Cedric),  Michelle Ann Pye, Travis W. Pye, Dion M. Pye and Gary L. Pye; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grand child, as well  as...

Lockman, Frank J., Jr. Age 72, of Maplewood, died suddenly on September 16, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Virginia “Jinny” and his parents Frank, Sr. and Ruby. Survived by his daughters Beth (Brady) Peterson and Emily Markuson; grandchildren Halle and Joshua; also survived by his brother Paul (Mary) Lockman and nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, September 24, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada...

Schmidt Jerome (Jerry) Sr. Age 94 Born on July 17, 1927, in St. Paul to Fred and Josephine(Dorn) Schmidt.  Raised on the North End of the city, he attended St. Bernards Grade School and graduated from Cretin High School in 1945.  Jerry was a proud US Army World War II Veteran, serving in Okinawa.  In 1948, he was united in marriage to Mildred (Millie) Kukas until her death in 2012.  Their 64 year marriage was blessed with 3 children; Catherine(Cathy), Christine(Kiki) and...

Age 98 of Roseville, MN, passed away on 7/4/2021.  She is survived by her sons Andrew (Kathleen), Gerard, John (Deborah), Anthony, 12 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband Thaddeus, siblings Mary, Barbara, Anne (Sister Boniface) Andrew, and Grandson Michael.  Agnes was named one of WCCO radio's good Neighbors for her numerous contributions to the community.  An active member of St. Rose of Lima church, she volunteered her time to...