All Obituaries

Marlene Annette Girard age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday June 4, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday June 12, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Little Canada with visitation one hour prior to the service. Marlene Annette Girard was born May 15, 1932 to Fred and Jeanette (Bernard) LaCroix.  She graduated from Jefferson High school and attended Briar Cliff College.  On June 18, 1953 she married Robert D. Girard in a double wedding ceremony with her...

Maree died at the age of 100 after living a long and healthy life. She is preceded in death by her parents Alex and Ellen DuCharme; husbands Mathias Lendway, Edward Loeffler and Edward Gilbert; son Mark Lendway; step-son Patrick Gilbert; step-grandsons Michael and Daniel Gilbert; great granddaughter Brooke Kowarsch; son-in-law Roger Reiter; sisters Gertrude Bougie and Jane Mitchell; brother Philemon DuCharme. She is survived by daughters Madelyn Reiter and MaryBeth (Steve) Kowarsch;...

Larry A. Green was born in St. Paul, MN on September 8, 1951, to the proud Parents of Lillie Mae And Cecil Green. He passed this life unto another on Saturday April 25, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. Larry received Christ at an early age. He was a passionate follower of Christ, who spent hours reading and studying the scripture. To those who knew him well, Larry often professed his love for God and his people. He later Joined Camphor United Methodist Church and would assist in maintaining the...

Delores Van Alstine was beloved by all her family members, which spanned five generations. On April 25, 2020, she was reunited with all the family members that proceeded her in death. They include her mother, Agnes (Novak) Smisek, father, Edward Smisek, and 11 of her 13 siblings, Milton, Edward, Anna Jefferson, Leo, Mary Schmitt, Agnes Sieberg, Severina Bighley, George, Wilfred, Monica Sheprith, and Alvin. But most importantly of all she has been reunited with the love of her life, her...

Richard ‘Rick’ A. Millette Age 73, of Coon Rapids died peacefully on the morning of April 14, 2020. Preceded by his mother Gloria Millette; niece Julie Leguil. Survived by his Loving wife Laurel; sons Chris Millette & Mike Thacker;  grandchildren Lindsey & Logan Thacker; father Rich Millette; sister Debra Millette. Also survived by Laurel’s son Joseph Pulles; daughters Jennifer & Katie Nelson;...

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...