Obituaries

Marie F. Anderson

Marie F. Anderson

Oct 6, 2026

Marie F. AndersonLongtime Resident of White Bear Lake10/25/1933 - 10/6/2026Marie passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026. Her resilience and unwavering love shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She faced life's challenges with courage & determination, never losing her compassion, kindness, or gentle spirit. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Anderson Sr.; sons-in-law, Paul Wille, Patrick...

Antoinette "Toni" Capocasa

Antoinette "Toni" Capocasa

Oct 2, 2026

Antoinette "Toni" Marie Capocasa, Age 91 of St. Paul, passed away on October 2.

Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Gary; sons, Gene and Guy; son-in-law, Joe Cain; and grandson, Ross. Toni is survived by her children, Gary (Kris), Greg (Theresa) and Julie Cain; grandchildren, Rachel, Ross, Joel, Jaimie, Josh, Guy, Brittany, Brock, Keelan, Jenny, Shannon, Uriah and Sara;...

Ron & Maria Merrill

Ron & Maria Merrill

Sep 27, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn and celebrate the lives of Maria F Merrill, adored Mom and Nanny who passed peacefully on September 27th, 2026; and Ron L Merrill, devoted Dad and Papa who left this Earth on January 28th, 2022.

Maria was born on 11/13/39 In Juana Diaz, PR, then moved to Rochester, NY in her 20's...

James G. Probst

James G. Probst

Sep 26, 2026

James Gregory Probst

Of So. St. Paul

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather

Passed away peacefully September 26th at the age of 90. Gathering of family & friends Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 2:00-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with a time of sharing at 3:00 pm.

Claude Sowers

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

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....

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...

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...

Barbara "Barb" Peterson (Howell)

Barbara "Barb" Peterson (Howell)

Oct 2, 2026

Barbara "Barb" Peterson (Howell) passed away on October 2, 2026.Barb is preceded in death by her son, Daryl. She is survived by her children, Gary (Denise), Theresa (Allen) Johnson, and Kim (John); 7 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.A Memorial Gathering honoring Barb will be held from 2-5 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at MUELLER MEMORIAL 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White...

Gloria Ann Frye

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.