All Obituaries

Jones, Kenneth W. Age 83, died on February 25, 2020 with his loving wife Shirley by his side; also survived by his children Jay (Terri) Jones, Jill (Roger) Simon and Julie (Dave) Pettijohn; grandchildren Brandon (Bethany) Jones, Kayleen Jones (Ian Moore), Jacob Jones (Taylor Olson), Mara Simon and Ella Simon. Ken is preceded in death by his 5 sisters. Ken was born and raised in Estherville, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the US Airforce 1954-1956 attaining the rank of Technical...

Melchior, Gertrude A. "Gert" Age 102, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully at her residence (The Mayfield) on February 23, 2020. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Lawrence "Pete". Mother of Barry (Barbara), Nancy (Jack) Simonson, and Ken (Amy); Gert was a grandmother, great grandmother, sister  and friend. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Thursday, February 27th, at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 389 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada....

DeBilzan, Richard F. Age 83, of Vadnais Heights, died on February 15,2020. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Ursula; children James (Shelli), Michael (Linda), Linda (Mark) Lanctot, Julie DeBilzan and Angela (Shawn) Reed; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; brothers Delmar (Dorothy) and Arlin (Muriel); also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. 21 years of service as a charter member of the Vadnais Heights Fire Dept. and former owner of Vadnais Heights Service....

Zachman, Gilbert Age 88, of Vadnais Heights. Preceded in death by son-in-laws Daniel Sarno, Kevin Claugherty and Blaine Herdegen, sister Philomene Laky, brothers Arnold and Alfred. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years Audrey; children Paul (Sonia), Pamela (Robert) Schwarz, Rita Zachman, Cheryl Claugherty, Jacque (John) Jaskulske, Annette Zachman, Melissa Zachman, Janelle Zachman  (Jose Belcher) and Lynn Zachman; grandchildren Kara, Kirsten, Kelsey, Michael, Kaitlyn, Sean, Megan,...

Age 87, of Little Canada, formerly of Brainerd, died on February 11, 2020. Survived by his loving wife Alice (nee: Kucera); children Dwayne (DeeAnn), Karla (Jim) Tessier and Dwight (Kathryn Worrell); grandchildren Katherine (Nick) Varda, Benjamin (Kathleen) Stenlund, Steven Tessier and Tim Stenlund; also survived by 5 great grandchildren; sister Noreen (Winston) Villocino and also many other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 18th, at St. John...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sharon Lynne Casselman, 78, our loving and devoted wife, mother and friend. Sharon passed due to COPD complications on February 4th, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.   Born Sharon Lynne Helweg to Elva and Harold Helweg in Crookston, MN, she was raised in Beltrami, MN. She attended and a graduated from Fertile High School, followed by attending the University of Minnesota and earning a Bachelors degree in speech pathology. She spent 12 years...

Elder Fenton Clayton is survived by his loving wife Queen Esther (nee Mayfield) and loving relatives and friends. Burial will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full military honors.

Preceded in death by his grandfather Chuck Anderson. Survived by his parents John and Pam; brother Zach; grandparents Mike & Carole Earely and Dee Anderson; also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

  Dehn, Adrian R. “Ade” of Anoka, died peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Wanda, parents, George and Theresa, sisters Ursula Dehn and Irmaleen Hertaus. Survived by his brother Hal Dehn and sister Audrey (Gilbert) Zachman. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Ade served in the Army in WWII and operated his own insurance agency in Anoka. He was a member of the Anoka Lions, Elks and American Legion. Ade...

Preceded in death by husband Robert. Survived by children Steve (Jean), Ray (Brenda) and Kathy (Jeff) Garfin; grandchildren Arica Thompson, Andrea Goeritz, David, Danny and Adam Goeritz, Abbie Hoelscher, Jack and Josh Garfin. Visitation 10 to 11 AM Thursday, November 7th at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 Larpenteur Ave. W, Roseville. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery will be private. In Memory of Mae please dress in blue jeans!