Obituaries

Jerry Walsh

Jerry Walsh

Aug 24, 2026

Jerry Walsh

Age 84 of St. Paul

Passed away on August 24, 2026. Preceded in death by sister, Joan Singer. Survived by wife, Diane Walsh; children, Jeff (Colleen) Walsh, ReNee Walsh, Kevin Walsh, and Michelle (Dan) Seliga; grandchildren, Olivia, Meghan, Allison, Emily, and Leonard; sister, Pam Fossum; and other relatives & friends. Visitation from 9:30am-12:00pm on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Mueller...

Nicholas Robert Christianson

Nicholas Robert Christianson

Aug 20, 2026

Nicholas Robert Christianson "Nick"1/7/1984 - 8/20/2026Nick was a true tech enthusiast-a computer nerd, engineer, and talented mechanic. His garage was his happy place where he spent a lot of time tinkering. Nicholas also had an incredible sense of humor; his bright personality and quick wit could light up any room.On October 7, 2017, Nicholas married the love of his life, Dina,...

David W. O'Brien

David W. O'Brien

Aug 11, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of David W. O'Brien, age 74, of Hugo, Minnesota, on August 11, 2026.The son of Daniel and Lola O'Brien and one of eight children, David was born and raised in Kasson, Minnesota. He fell in love with music at a young age and loved reminiscing about his early years...

Carole Jean Nobbs

Carole Jean Nobbs

Aug 10, 2026

Carole Jean Nobbs (Ihrke)

Age 90 of White Bear Lake, formerly of MonticelloCarole was born on July 1, 1936, in Austin, MN. She passed away on August 10, 2026 in White Bear Lake, MN. Carole and her husband Blaine Nobbs both grew up in Austin, MN. They met when they were both attending Austin Junior College. The couple married at St....

Shirley A Lutz

Shirley A Lutz

Aug 23, 2026

Shirley A. Lutz, 93, of Rush City, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Frank and Delina; brothers, Richard, Robert, David; sister, Lori; beloved pets, Bella, Wheeler, and Mitch. Survived by sons, Timothy (Patricia) and Neil (Christina); and her grand dogs, Konan, Nikko and grand cats, Bailey and...

Brock Lowry Thorson

Brock Lowry Thorson

2026

Brock Lowry Thorson, 68, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. Known to family and close friends as Bebop —a nickname that his young nieces gave to their jazz-playing uncle—Brock's life was a fitting embodiment of the jazz form: bursting at the seams with energy, full of charm, warmth, generosity, an infectious spirit, and a virtuosic creativity and lust for...

Margaret Loretta King

Margaret Loretta King

Aug 19, 2026

Margaret Loretta King, 93 of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away on August 19, 2026.

Margaret was born in St Paul, MN on December 9, 1932. Graduated from Wilson High School and received her RN degree from St Mary's College, MPLS. Worked at St Joseph's Hospital and the St Paul Eye Clinic.

Margaret is preceded in death by her mother, Marian Engen;...

Margaret Patricia Schweiger

Margaret Patricia Schweiger

Aug 19, 2026

Margaret "Patsy" Patricia Scanlon SchweigerAge 84, of St. Paul, Minnesota

Margaret "Patsy" Schweiger passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026.

Born March 15, 1942, in County Kerry, Ireland, Patsy was one of thirteen children. After losing her mother as a young woman, she helped care for her younger siblings - an early expression of the deep devotion to family that defined her...

Patricia Shea Cunningham

Patricia Shea Cunningham

Aug 17, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Shea Cunningham passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026.

Patty was born on May 15, 1960 in Portsmouth, Virginia to William and Madeline Cunningham. The second-to-youngest in a Navy family, Patty grew up moving around the country and around the world, living in South Carolina, Washington State, and overseas in Scotland. After her father's retirement from the Navy, Patty...

Kevin O. Peterson

Kevin O. Peterson

Aug 15, 2026

Kevin O. Peterson, 62, of Vadnais Heights, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2026. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; grandparents, Ethel and Glen Borst; and his many cats. 

Kevin is survived by his dad, Lester; mom, Jill; stepmother, Ruth; siblings, Vince (Kris), Sean (Janet), Paul (Tammie), Sita (Rick), Love (Craige), Shanti (Jerry) and Tanya; special niece, Jessica Reissig; and...

Dick Puffer

Dick Puffer

Aug 15, 2026

Richard Allen "Dick" Puffer, age 85, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Dick was born on August 9, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Alice (Aletta) and Robert Puffer. He grew up on the bluffs of St. Paul's East Side, where he spent countless hours at Bluff Playground playing baseball...

Eileen Marie Berg

Eileen Marie Berg

Aug 10, 2026

Eileen Marie (nee Conners) Berg, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2026 at her happy place, AJ Acres campground, in Clearwater, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, Frank and Lorraine; and brothers, Jerry and Jim. Eileen is survived by her children, Theresa (Lance) Van Elsen, Joseph, and Daniel; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael. Eileen was...

Kelly Christine Dukuray

Kelly Christine Dukuray

Aug 9, 2026

Kelly Christine (Godbout) DukurayAge 42 of Woodbury, MNDied on August 9, 2026 after a long fight with liver disease.A proud graduate of Bethany Global University, Kelly earned her Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies and went on to have a fulfilling career dedicated to helping vulnerable adults. As a Program Director, she showed genuine compassion and unwavering dedication, making a profound...

Jake David Zangs

Jake David Zangs

Aug 9, 2026

Jake David Zangs, age 36 of St. Paul, passed away on August 9, 2026.

Jake was born on October 26, 1989 to Dan and Patty Zangs. He was the youngest of their three boys, growing up alongside his brothers in the Rice Street area. He attended St. Bernards from kindergarten through 12th grade. Throughout his childhood, Jake played youth sports and...

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Langeslay

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Langeslay

Aug 8, 2026



Margaret Mary "Peggy" (nee Wood) Langeslay was born in St. Paul

 to Maude and Leonard Wood and passed away surrounded by love on August 8.

Peggy was optimistic, grateful, independent, adventurous, and always looking for the good in life. 

Real estate was her passion, and she worked in the field for more than four decades.

Family was Peggy's greatest joy, especially her grandchildren and...

Joan Irene Stodola

Joan Irene Stodola

Aug 3, 2026

Joan Irene Stodola (nee Kovacs)

Age 94 of Oakdale

Passed away on August 3, 2026. Joan was born in Chicago, IL on December 19, 1931. She is preceded in death by husband of 69 years, James Stodola; brothers, Jack Kovacs & Joe Daninger; and great granddaughter, Grace Doffin. Survived by children, Pam (Jeff) Madsen, Jim (Laurie) Stodola, and Jolene (Mike) Conners; grandchildren,...

Margaret Mary Barrett

Margaret Mary Barrett

Aug 1, 2026

Margaret Mary BarrettAge 87Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-GrandmaJoyfully and peacefully saw God's smile on August 1, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Thomas F. Barrett; her parents; and 9 siblings. Survived by her sons Patrick, Stephen (Ann), and David; grandchildren Bridget, Kal, Molly (Kyle), Erin, Jacob, Monika, Kathryn, and Jennifer; great-grandson Sawyer; siblings Rosemary, Tom, and Dan; and...

G. Patrick O’Brien

G. Patrick O’Brien

Aug 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patrick O’Brien

Pat, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.

Pat proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an anti-submarine crewman from 1957 to 1959. After graduating from Monroe High School, Class of 1953, he began a career at American National Can Company in St. Paul, where he worked for...

Marcella Adeline Olson

Marcella Adeline Olson

Jul 27, 2026

Olson, Marcella Adeline

Marcella Adeline Olson (Hedrich) Age 94 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Crosby, MN died on July 27, 2026 surrounded by family. Prior to retirement, she worked at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

Marcella (Marcy) was a leap year baby, born on February 29, 1932, at home near Gary, MN in Spring Creek Township. Her parents were Charley and...

Jean Anne Strothman Tews

Jean Anne Strothman Tews

Jul 21, 2026

Jean Anne Strothman Tews, age 85, passed away on July 21st, 2026, in Mahtomedi, MN. Born February 24th, 1941 to Maurice and Anne Strothman in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a committed member of the church of St. John in the Wilderness, White Bear Lake, and a community activist for good government. Jean...