Obituaries

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, Erin, Jacob, Monika, Kathryn, and Jennifer; great-grandson Sawyer; siblings Rosemary, Tom, and Dan; and many loved...

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...

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...

Christy Swanovich

Christy Swanovich

Jul 17, 2026

Christine Mary Swanovich, 53, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026 in Lithia, FL. Preceded in death by her mother, Joann McLean (Elias). She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Mark; her children, Zachary and Samantha; her father, Patrick; sister, Colleen (Mike); brother, Tim (Angela); and many relatives and friends. Christy will be remembered for her kindness, beautiful...

David Alford Kolling

David Alford Kolling

May 27, 2026

KOLLING, David Alford, Age 90

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 31, 1936, in Mankato, Minnesota, Dave spent his childhood and high school years in the community he proudly called home. He briefly attended Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota before returning to Mankato, where he completed his studies at Mankato State University.

Dave is survived by...

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...

Joan M. Eggert

Joan M. Eggert

Jul 21, 2026

Joan M. Eggert, age 94, of Woodbury, was born into eternal life on July 21, 2026 while surrounded by beloved family.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; granddaughters Allyson Job & Teresa Hatfull; and companion Jack Anderson. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Paul) Tacke, Mary Jeanne (Vincent) Johnson, Paul (Mary) Eggert, Jim (Katie) Eggert, Dianne (Keith)...

Bruce Michael Campbell

Bruce Michael Campbell

Jul 16, 2026

Bruce Campbell passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2026 in West St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by his two sons Daniel and Conlan Campbell. Visitation will take place at Mueller Funeral Home in St. Paul on Wednesday, August 12 from 4-6pm, with Time of Sharing starting around 5pm.

He was born with bright red hair on St. Patrick's Day,...

William "Bill" Daly

William "Bill" Daly

Jul 21, 2026

DALY, William (Bill)Age-83 Born in Minneapolis, Lived in St. Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Daly. The youngest of four boys, (brothers Jim, Bob and Tom), Bill grew up in the Prospect Park area of Minneapolis, and graduated from St. Cecilia's Grade School in St. Paul. He went on to graduate from Benilde High School (Now Benilde-St. Margaret's) in1961....

Julie Ann Sanders

Julie Ann Sanders

Jul 18, 2026

Julie Ann Sanders (nee Tellin), 73, of Cottage Grove, formerly of North Saint Paul, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by former spouses, Patrick Wallek and Fredrick Sanders; sisters, Lori and Carol; and parents, Carl and Mildred. Julie is survived by her children, Dan (Kathy) Wallek, Amy (Tom) Cullen, and Kim (Chad) Edwards; grandchildren,...

Catherine Mary Brewster

Catherine Mary Brewster

Jul 13, 2026

Catherine M. "Cathy" Brewster, 71, of St. Paul, formerly of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026.

Cathy was preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter, Mya Garzon, and her parents, Donald and Ramona Duxbury.

She is survived by her children, Autumn (Mike) Koch, Brandon Lund, Emily Garzon, and Danny (Carolyn) Brewster; her cherished grandchildren, Astrid, Elly, Piper (Reese), Parker, Leo,...

Robert Phillip Bergstrom

Robert Phillip Bergstrom

Jul 11, 2026

Robert Bergstrom

Age 84 of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Nov. 20, 1941, in Mpls, MN, to Lewis and Anna Bergstrom, Bob pursued his passion for education studying at the University of MN, Mankato State University, and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. His dedication to teaching spanned over 50 years, primarily...

Madonna "Donna"  Rask

Madonna "Donna" Rask

Jul 5, 2026

Madonna "Donna" Rask was born on February 27, 1940 and passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 86 years. She is preceded in death by her parents William & Hildegarde Bohr and her siblings Cyril, Delores, Vernon, Rosemary, Gertrude, Theresa, Joan, Jerome & Hildegarde. Donna is survived by her children Donald Rask, Mary Giffrow (Todd) and Bill...

Michael James Morin

Michael James Morin

Jul 4, 2026

Michael James Morin, age 54 of White Bear Lake, passed away at home on July 4 while surrounded by family.Michael is preceded in death by his parents, George and Katherine Hunkins; and father-in-law, Ronald Engebretson.He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Alec (Hayley) and Kaitlynn (Noah); granddaughters, Reagan Mae and Hunter Rae; and siblings, John, Dennis, and Michelle.A Celebration of...

Gary Smith

Gary Smith

Jun 30, 2026

Gary Alden Smith, 76, of River Falls, WI, formerly of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Gary was preceded in death by parents Clark and Jean Smith. He is survived by wife Diane, children Emily Smith and Sam Smith; sisters Laurie Schmitz and Sarah Smith, and nephews Dan Schmitz and Mike Schmitz.

A Memorial Gathering will be...

Mary Lucinda Bosscher

Mary Lucinda Bosscher

Jun 29, 2026

Mary L. Bosscher

Mary Lucinda Bosscher (Beard) passed away on June, 29, 2026. Born July 6, 1944. Beloved mother, friend, and mentor. Preceded in death by E.R.C. Beard & Mabel Beard, William "Bill" Beard, and Douglas Bosscher. Survived by sons, Chris & Dan Bosscher. Christian Mass 11am Sat. 8/1 at St. Pius X Church, WBL with visitation starting at 9am, burial at St....

Gerald "Jerry" Brown

Gerald "Jerry" Brown

Jun 29, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Brown lived a life marked by curiosity, service, adventure, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. He passed away June 29, 2026.

Jerry was born on July 8, 1938, to Hazen and Luverne Brown in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood with his younger sisters, Joanne and Shirley. His childhood provided no shortage of adventures,...

Jeffrey L. Peterson

Jeffrey L. Peterson

Jun 29, 2026

Jeffrey L. Peterson, age 75 of White Bear Lake, passed away on June 29, 2026.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather whose family meant everything to him. He lived with love, loyalty, and unwavering dedication, always putting the people he loved first. He was the kind of father every child hopes to have—supportive, present, patient, and deeply...

Tyrone Eugene Boyd

Tyrone Eugene Boyd

Jun 29, 2026

Tyrone Eugene Boyd, 54, of Saint Paul, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2026. Services are being planned for a later date in Mississippi. More details to be posted.A memorial gathering is planned for Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 3-6 PM for a goodbye for family and friends in Minnesota at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, Saint Paul, 55106.