Obituaries

Jun 19, 2026

Edward "Ed" Elmer Petry, age 87 of White Bear Lake, passed away on June 19, 2026.Ed is preceded in death by his parents, George & Grace. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Renae (Paul) Porath Cridlebaugh, Shawn (Lee) Petry, Debbie (Bob) Schmidt, Marla (Roger) Anderson, Marvin (LeAnn) Kreger, Angela (Steve) Hennen, Marcia (David) Hauer, Lynelle (Don) Vine, &...

Jun 23, 2026

Laurance "Larry" Waldoch, age 81, died on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

Larry was raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on his family's farm, the second oldest of six brothers in a large, close-knit family. As a young boy, he worked at his grandfather's roadside vegetable stand. He frequently claimed how, even as a five-year-old, he could accurately provide the...

Jun 21, 2026

Scott Klohn"The Music Man"

Practically born with a microphone in his hand, Scott was a true entertainer at heart.

From an early age, Scott dreamed of becoming a disc jockey. He spent countless hours recording songs off the radio on his Panasonic cassette deck, carefully crafting mix tapes and figuring out which songs flowed best together-long before technology made it easy. His...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

Jun 28, 2026

Anita Marie Kern, age 59, of Little Canada, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

Anita was born on September 18,1966 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Judith and Norman Wolfe. She graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1985. Anita went on to work various jobs to which she brought immense passion and dedication...

Jun 28, 2026

Ronald William Borowiak

Age 88, of Stillwater

Ronald William "Ron" Borowiak, age 88, of Stillwater, passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Ron was born to Ethel (née Tessin) and Andrew Borowiak in East Chain, MN, and grew up in the Hokah, MN area. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force.

In 1963, Ron married...

Jun 27, 2026

Mary Catherine Cardinal

Age 98 of St. Paul, MN

Passed away on June 27, 2026

Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Winkler, her husband Bernard, and daughter Judy. 

Survived by her children: Keith (Sue), Kathy (Jim), Terry, Michelle (Jim), Susan, Jim, Mary Lou, and Scott; by eleven grandchildren: Al, Andy, Bev, Collin, Craig, Jake, Nate, Nick, Stephanie, Steve, and Tiara; and...

Jun 27, 2026

For I know that my Redeemer lives

And He shall stand at last on the earth;

And after my skin is destroyed, this I know,

That in my flesh I shall see God,

Whom I shall see for myself,

And my eyes shall behold, and not another.

How my heart yearns within me!

Job 19:25-27

After a long life filled with Faith, Hope and Love, Peggy Chagnon fell...

Jun 26, 2026

Alan Roy Carlson

December 7, 1943 – June 26, 2026

Alan Roy Carlson was Promoted to Glory on Friday June 26, 2026, at his home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, surrounded by family and friends. He was 82.

Alan was born on December 7, 1943 — the second anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor — to Hjalmar and Callie Carlson. A surprise baby...

Jun 25, 2026

Doris Lorraine Hansmann born on December 30, 1938 and passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 87 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne. Doris is survived by her children Deborah Hansmann, Greg (Tracy) Hansmann, Mike (Suzy) Hansmann and Doug (Jane) Hansmann; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Mass of...

Jun 24, 2026

Jun 23, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Wesley Paul Wiegand 1946 - 2026

We are celebrating the remarkable life of Wes Wiegand - a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend whose love, laughter, and generous spirit touched so many lives.

Wes was born on May 15, 1946 in St Paul, MN to Paul "Buck" and Elizabeth "Betty" Wiegand. He grew up in White Bear Lake, MN...

Jun 22, 2026

John P. Giese, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Maria Luisa, their four children: Marco Antonio (Karen), Zulema (Todd), Juancarlos, Lorena (Ivan), and eight grandchildren: Anna, Emily, Sophia, Theodore, Ivan, Leopold, Rosalie, and Luis, who knew him as the man who always had a book,...

Jun 21, 2026

Donald Marion Cammack, 91 of Hugo, MN passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Donald was born and raised in Mequon, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the state of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, beginning as a licensed land surveyor and rising to the position of Chief of Airport...