Obituaries are courtesy of Mueller-Bies Funeral Homes, located at 2130 N Dale St., Roseville, Minn.
Amie D. Thomas (1934-2026)
Amie Thomas of St. Paul, Minn. passed away on March 30. She was 91.
Thomas was a devoted Christian who cherished her family and loved gardening and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her husband Affer Thomas, Sr., sons James E. Crenshaw and Michael R. Thomas, stepsons Affer Thomas, Jr. and Samell Thomas, grandson André Crenshaw, great-grandsons Davondre Crenshaw-Fields, Michael Tutt, Jr. and James Weldon, Jr. and sister Bettie Lewis.
She is survived by her daughters Sheila, Rita Crenshaw and M. “Cookie” Crenshaw and Jacquelyn Thomas, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and church family.
Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 501 W. Lawson Ave., St. Paul, followed by a Home Going Service at 11:30 a.m.
Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 N Dale St., St. Paul.
Patricia L. Long (1934-2026)
Patricia “Patty” Long died on March 31, her 92nd birthday.
Long was married for 53 years to her husband, Doug, who preceded her in death. Together they raised three children, Mike, Pam (Don) and Dan (Karlen). She was a fun and active grandma to “Dougo” (Emily), Alicia (Adam), Daniel and Parker. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, James, Mackenzie, Eleanor and Henry, who nicknamed her “Shuffle,” “Granny” and “Cat Lady.”
Long worked until she was 87 as an independent greeting card stock person. She would use her “fun money” regularly at casinos. She loved the thrill of a win, and she put on many miles while spectating at her kids’, grandkids’ and great-grandkids’ sporting events. She was cared for, loved and will long be remembered by many in her life.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9 at The Church of St. Agnes, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery for the family.
Joan R. Sheptak (1935-2026)
Joan Sheptak of Little Canada, Minn. passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was 91.
Sheptak lived a life marked by kindness, steadiness and quiet resilience. She was proud of her over 30-year career with Dayton Hudson, which she watched transition from Dayton’s to Marshall Field’s, and finally to Macy’s — a journey she spoke of often and with great pride.
She found joy in simple pleasures: watching her favorite John Wayne movies, surrounding herself with the color pink and listening to the music she loved. Those who knew her will remember her gentle presence and the quiet warmth she brought to every day.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace, Sr., sister Dorothy Schontz and brother John Wallak.
She is survived by her son Wally (Candis), sisters Linda Bowser and Julie (Lenny) Green and many others who were touched by her life.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 W Larpenteur Ave., Roseville, with visitation from 10-11 a.m.
