Obituaries

Matthew Marier

Matthew Marier

Jan 19, 2026

Matthew Vincent Marier passed away unexpectedly at age 57 on January 19, 2026, in his home with his wife by his side.

Matt was the youngest of six children born to Quentin and Joan Marier on December 24, 1968. He was a lifelong resident of Hugo and brightened the lives of many in the community. He graduated from White Bear Lake...

Pat Shypulski

Pat Shypulski

Jan 24, 2026

Pat ShypulskiAge 79 of St. PaulPassed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 surrounded by family. Longtime employee of Waldorf Paper Mill. Dedicated member of AA for 39 years. Proud Army Veteran. Very active, being a member of YMCA for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald & Betty Shypulski; in-laws, Pat & Margaret Mullan; grandson, Evan Franzwa. Survived by...

Mary Lee Wade

Mary Lee Wade

Jan 8, 2026



Age 64 of East Saint Paul

Passed away peacefully on 1/8/2026.

Preceded in death by parents, sisters and brother.

Survived by her husband, John Wade, daughters Amy Bateman (Korey), Sarah

Duellman (Keith) and grandchildren Cash, Bella, Axle and Levi, sister Rita Wilson as

well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.



Mary was one hell of woman, a loving wife, mother, granny and friend. Mary...

Linda Marie Nelson

Linda Marie Nelson

Dec 24, 2025

Linda Marie Nelson, 73, of Inglis, Florida, and North Branch, Minnesota, passed away on December 24, 2025.

Linda was retired and cherished the simple joys of life - especially the time she spent with family and friends. She loved spending her summers in Minnesota at her RV in North Branch, where laughter, campfires, and visits from loved ones filled her days....

Carol Lyn Jacobson

Carol Lyn Jacobson

Jan 30, 2026

Carol Jacobson, 59, of White Bear Lake, ended her long struggle with cancer and joined her lost loved ones in heaven on January 30, 2026. She was welcomed by her mom, Evelyn Vermeersch; her father, Frank Jacobson; and her grandparents. Carol is survived by her brothers, Rick (Joleen) Jacobson, Jim (Ann) Jacobson, and Steven (Carisa) Vermeersch; long time partner, Danny Teich; as...

Stephen Peter Exley

Stephen Peter Exley

Jan 28, 2026

Stephen Peter Exley was born April 7, 1946, and died January 28, 2026. A caring and competent man, he looked out for his younger brother and helped with his younger siblings when they were babies. He worked his way through the University of Minnesota, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business. Soon after beginning his first job as an accountant,...

Michele Thompson

Michele Thompson

Jan 27, 2026

Michele Thompson, age 74, of White Bear Lake, embraced her Lord & Savior on January 27, 2026.

Michele is preceded in death by son, Micah; parents, Harold and Doryce LaCosse; and brother, Robert LaCosse. She is survived by loving husband, Tommy; daughter, Ashlee Sobieski; and grandchildren Eleanor, Maria, Anna, and Gus Sobieski.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on...

Norman Isadore Christensen

Norman Isadore Christensen

Jan 26, 2026

Norman Christensen, 85, of Vadnais Heights, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Norman was the eldest of 15 children, he was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Odelia; and brother, John. He is survived by his siblings, Roy Sr., Barbara Schiller, James, David, Edward, Wallace, Marlene Hanson, Cheryl Tew, Linda Hince, Jean Anderson, Michael, Mary Kay, and...

Joanne Feyereisen

Joanne Feyereisen

Jan 26, 2026

Joanne Feyereisen (Newpower), 88, of St. Paul, MN, and formerly of Bellevue, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine and former spouse, Donald. She is survived by her children, Robert (Susi), Susan (Dave), Paul (Becky), Bradley (Kim), and Nicholas; grandchildren, Simone, Archer, Ethan, Erika,...

Catalina Montez

Catalina Montez

Jan 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Catalina Gloria MontezCatalina Gloria Montez, age 81, was a woman of deep faith and boundless love. She prayed for everyone, always keeping others in her heart and lifting them up through prayer, kindness, and compassion.Catalina loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren, who were a great joy in her life. Her love was steady, generous, and...

Cindy Donovan

Cindy Donovan

Jan 24, 2026

 

Cynthia Donovan

 "Cindy" "Gooey"

Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma & Sister

Passed away January 24, 2026 at the age of 74 years after multi-year journey with Alzheimer's Disease. Preceded in death by parents Mike & Dorothy Kedrowski. Survived by husband of 54 years, Dennis; daughters Heather Eidem (Frank Zinken) & Tara Johnson; grandchildren Jayda, Donovan & Julian; brother Mike Kedrowski; special niece Beth Beske...

John L Ricci

John L Ricci

Jan 21, 2026

John L. Ricci

Age 97

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, John L. Ricci, who passed away on January 21, 2026. We, his family, find comfort in the faith that our father now rests in the arms of our Lord, and that he is reunited with our mother, Celestine "Sally" (Bierschbach)...

Mike Steele

Mike Steele

Jan 21, 2026

Michael Wardell Steele



Mike Steele, 58, died in his home on January 21, 2026.



Mike graduated from Stillwater High School (1985), attended Michigan Tech and the University of Minnesota, and dedicated over 36 years to his career at Dynamic Air, where he developed lasting relationships with colleagues and retired as Executive Vice President.



Mike possessed a truly generous and tender heart, with a...

Andre Nelson

Andre Nelson

Jan 20, 2026

Andre fell asleep in Jesus on January 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his infant son Jonathan; his parents Russell and Eleanor; brother-in-law Jim Mathieson; sister-in-law Joyce Nelson and brother-in-law Jim Snustad. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine (nee Snustad); daughters Jennifer Buchholz (Kurt) and Renee Nelson; granddaughters Linnea Hopper (Nathan) and Rebekah Black...

James Patrick Nelson

James Patrick Nelson

Jan 18, 2026

James "Jim" Patrick Nelson, 64, of Maplewood, passed unexpectedly on January 18 2026.He was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Josephine Nelson; and brother-in-law, Lee Raley.Jim is survived by his siblings, Nancy Raley, Diane (JL) Gray, Rick (Deanna) Nelson, Tammy (Scott) Anderson, and John (Elza) Nelson; many nieces and nephews; close friends and bosses, Annette and Joe Mifsud and...

Linda Olson

Linda Olson

Jan 17, 2026

Linda Marie Olson (née Weinke), age 73, passed away peacefully at home with family on January 17, 2026, in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Born on May 3, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Linda lived a life filled with love, loyalty, and devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness.Linda was the beloved wife of Ron Olson and...

Marcella "Marcie" Robichaud

Marcella "Marcie" Robichaud

Jan 15, 2026

Marcella “Marcie” Robichaud

Marcie Robichaud, age 89, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026.

Marcie was born on April 20, 1936, in Superior, Wisconsin to Paul and Irene (Cegla) Modeen. Her family later moved to Duluth, where she grew up in the Lakeside neighborhood. She was raised in a lively, close-knit family as the third oldest of seventeen...

Mildred C. Moyer

Mildred C. Moyer

Jan 14, 2026

Mildred C. Moyer"Midge"Age 81 of St. PaulPassed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Midge was born to Howard and Nellie McKee in Albert Lea, MN, on April 7, 1944. Midge never backed away from accomplishing and striving, whether it be schooling or caring for others. She was an adventurer which included thrifting, searching for her next treasure. Her appetite for...

Lyle Tesch

Lyle Tesch

Jan 13, 2026

Tesch, Lyle, Age 80, of St. Paul, Passed away peacefully in his home on January 13, 2026. Preceded in death by daughters, Melissa and Rachel; parents, Vennette and Ortwin of Browerville, MN. Survived by wife of 58 years, Sheila; sister, Jacqueline Cowdery of St. Paul; brother, Ivan (Cheri) of Swanville, MN; and best friend, Robert "Fred" Dean. Former employee of...

Helen Gillespie

Helen Gillespie

Jan 12, 2026

Helen Julie Gillespie, age 97, of White Bear Lake, beloved mom, grandma and great grandma, passed away peacefully at home on January 12th. Helen was born in Calumet, Minnesota to Dan and Antonia Sovil on April 30, 1928. She graduated from Greenway High School in Coleraine Minnesota in 1946. Helen attended UMD and graduated in 1950 with a degree in...