Obituaries

Joan Therese Peters

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...

Dorothy Hedwig Suchor

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...

Vernon Douglas Thacker

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...

Howard E. Markie

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...

David Herald Mueller

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!

Janet Theresa Egan

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...

Duane L. Manderscheid

Duane L. Manderscheid

Aug 30, 2026

Manderscheid, Duane L., Age 79 of Sun City West, AZ passed away on August 30, 2026 while surrounded by family.

Duane was born on January 5, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa, to Orville and Marie (Ryan) Manderscheid. He grew up on the family farm near Zwingle, where he developed the strong work ethic, generosity, and love of nature that remained with him...

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...

Mary Jane Yekaldo

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...

Vincent J. Ashton

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Shirley Ann Lefevre

Shirley Ann Lefevre

Aug 30, 2026

Shirley Ann Lefevre was born May 28, 1937 in Grafton, North Dakota. She passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Maria Lefevre; and brother, Robert. She is survived by her brother, Russell Lefevre (Carole); her nephew Peter Lefevre (Patrice) and their children, Maura and Sean; and nieces, Mary Lefevre and...

Carol Rose Engelking (Gerten)

Carol Rose Engelking (Gerten)

Aug 30, 2026

Carol grew up on her parents' Maplewood farm. Active in 4H, she learned about agriculture and hard work by helping out at home. She attended St. Agnes High School where she played basketball and met her lifelong friends aka "Club." Together they went to dances, parties, and drive-in movies. Carol worked as a bookkeeper and later married fellow Aggie Jim...

Steve P. Hern

Steve P. Hern

Aug 30, 2026

Steven Patrick Hern, 72, of Hugo, MN, passed away on August 30, 2026 in Minneapolis. Born on June 19, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, to Guadelupe and JoEllen (Brasfield) Hernandez.

He graduated from Romeo High School in Romeoville, IL and DeVry College and worked as a Controls Engineer for at least 50 years at multiple companies. He also owned his own...