Claude Sowers
Sep 22, 2026
Claude Sowers, age 78 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026.He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Lorraine Sowers; and his sister, Carol Wells. Claude is survived by his life partner, Shelly Anderson; children, Jenny (Kevin) Sigafoos and James Sowers; grandchildren, Adam and AJ; brothers, Edwin, Dale, Gerald, Scott Sowers; and his bonus family, Shelly's...
Richard J. Galena
Sep 11, 2026
Richard Galena was born and raised in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and attended St. John’s Preparatory School, Class of 1967. He graduated from Creighton University and Creighton University Law School. He began his legal career in St. Paul before moving to White Bear Lake where he started the Galena Law Firm.
Mr. Galena was very active in community affairs and professional associations....
Gloria Ann Frye
Sep 24, 2026
Gloria Ann Frye
(nee Brandvold)
Age 81
Passed away on September 24, 2026. Preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Raymond; parents Peter & Bertha; sisters Jeanette Brandvold, Donna Chisholm and Hariette Made and brothers Marlan & Phil. Survived by brothers Clifford (Irene) & Elroy; nephews James Chisholm, David Chisholm (Lori), Eric Brandvold (Jamie), Brian Brandvold and Andrew Brandvold. Gloria was a...
Mary Jane Yekaldo
Sep 17, 2026
Mary Jane Yekaldo (nee Mancini) was born on August 4, 1934 and passed away on September 17, 2026 at the age of 92 years. Preceded in death by husband Tony; parents Donato & Carmela; Tony’s parents Lillian & Ralph Yekaldo; brother Michael (Carmella) Mancini & brothers-in-law Fred (Myra) Yekaldo and Frank (Pat) Yekaldo. Survived by nieces Christine (Dean) Ingvalson, Gina...
David Herald Mueller
Sep 9, 2026
David Herald MuellerPassed away on September 9, 2026. David's Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00-3:00pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Sherwood Lounge, 1418 White Bear Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55106. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share. Please wear your Vikings or Twins gear!
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...
Howard E. Markie
Sep 22, 2026
Howard E. Markie
Age 96 of Willernie
Passed away on September 22, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Florence; wife, Faith; brothers, Harold & Frank; sister, Leola. Survived by children, Gregg (Lexy) and Sarah; grandchildren, Travis & Allison (Jane) Warner; great-grandchildren, Travis Jr. & Dimaggio; other relatives & friends. Memorial Service 12pm Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026 at Mueller Memorial, 4738...
Joan Therese Peters
Sep 19, 2026
During Joan's last few weeks, she enjoyed taking the hand of a family or friend visitor and just holding it. We can only guess how thrilled she must have been when on September 19, Jesus held out his hand to her and said something like; come Joan, take my hand and walk with me!
Joan was born August 25, 1940 to...
Janet Theresa Egan
Sep 16, 2026
Janet Theresa Egan (nee Miller), 88, loyal daughter of The Church, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ambrose Egan Sr.; and son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Rosann Egan. Survived by children, Kim (Bruce) Lundquist, Joseph Jr., Jennifer (Randal) Ouverson, Colleen (Michael) Hernandez, Kathleen (Thomas) Ackerman, and Thomas (Dawn) Egan; 101 combined...
Vernon Douglas Thacker
Sep 14, 2026
Vernon "Doug" Thacker
Vernon "Doug" Thacker of Wyoming, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on September 14, 2026, at the age of 72.
Doug was born in Elkins, West Virginia, to Vernon and Betty Thacker. Growing up in an Air Force family, with his brother Jeff, he experienced life in many places and developed an early appreciation...
Dorothy Hedwig Suchor
Sep 14, 2026
Dorothy H. Suchor (nee Holz), 94, of North Oaks, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at Waverly Gardens, surrounded by love.
Born on January 26, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Andreas & Hedwig Holz. Dorothy graduated from Amundsen High School and held secretarial jobs with several companies in the Chicago area.
On August 9, 1952, Dorothy married the...
Vincent J. Ashton
Sep 14, 2026
Vincent J. Ashton Jr.
"Vinnie"
Age 91 of Turtle Lake
Passed away on September 14, 2026. Preceded in death by son, Tom Ashton & soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Renee Nelson. Survived by wife, Phyllis Ashton; children, Cathi (Dick) Gunderson, Pat Ashton, Tim Ashton, and Colleen Ashton; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; siblings, John & Jackie Ashton; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial...
Paul Walter Vierling
Sep 13, 2026
Paul Walter Vierling, age 88, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 13th with family at his side.
Born in West St. Paul on November 12, 1937, Paul was fiercely independent, hard-working, devoted to his family, and blessed with a wonderfully playful sense of humor. He loved to tease, stir the pot, and act like a kid - especially on...
Athena "Tina" Panayoton
Sep 12, 2026
Athena Panayoton, age 87 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on September 12 surrounded by family.
Born in a small village in Vlasti, Greece, her family immigrated to the U.S. in 1951 shortly after the devastation of World War II and established a home in Saint Paul. She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and then eventually married and had...
Joseph Leonard Milashius
2026
MILASHIUS Joseph Leonard, age 90, passed away peacefully September 11, 2026. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mary; beloved son, Michael; and five sisters. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Antoinette; children Virginia (Reed), Anita (Tom), Joseph (Mary), Thomas (Linda), Roseann (Dale), Margaret and William; grandchildren Charles, John (Mari), Neil (Laura), Carolyn (Scott), Jason (Alyssa),...
Jerry Catlin Sr.
Sep 10, 2026
Jerry Catlin Sr. passed away on September 10, 2026 at the age of 88 years. Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul, MN. Burial will be next to his beloved wife, Virginia at Union Cemetery, Maplewood at 12 Noon.
Charles "Charlie" Lamprecht
Sep 9, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Lamprecht
Age 78 of St. Paul
Born in Los Angeles, CA. Passed away on September 9, 2026 after an 8 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Charles & Rose and sister Diana Rivard. Survived by wife Linda (nee Sherseth); children James (Michelle) and Krissy Boyd (Eric); grandchildren Lexi, Payton, Kaitlyn and Brecken; siblings Marie...
Ann Louise Skomra-Perez
Aug 31, 2026
Ann Louise Skomra-Perez, age 75 of White Bear Lake, passed away on August 31, 2026.
Ann was incredibly creative and crafty which showed in her love for reading cookbook style murder mysteries, creating arts and crafts, and searching through word find puzzles. Most recently, she took up building Lego flower bouquets in her free time. Ann will also be remembered as...
Margaret Roslyn Fox
Aug 31, 2026
Margaret Roslyn Fox, age 91, of Dellwood, MN passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026.
Margaret was born on October 7, 1934 to James A. and Margaret C. (Popesh) Ryan in Duluth, MN. She married Leonard G. Fox on June 15, 1957. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Ryan; husband, Leonard G. Fox; and siblings, James...



