Obituaries

Merry Johnson

Merry Johnson

Jan 8, 2026

Merry Leigh Johnson was born on September 17, 1945 and passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard & Hazel Hassel. Merry is survived by daughters

Laurie Mertes, Cynthia Winegarner & Cynthia Ricker (Jeff); granddaughters Olivia, Aubree & Amber; siblings John Hassel & Ruth Klecker (Dan) and nieces...

Dennis Gontarek

Dennis Gontarek

Jan 9, 2026

Dennis Edward Gontarek

Age 89 of Woodbury

Formerly of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Preceded in death by wife Ann. Survived by children Mark (Janet) & Denise Kanieski (Troy); grandsons Michael, Ryan, Brett & Matt; 4 great granddaughters; siblings Gregory (Kathy) & Karen Storie; cousins, nieces & nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 am...

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....

Mike Steele

Mike Steele

Jan 21, 2026

Mike's obituary will be added when available

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...

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 Advance...

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...

Sha Meh

Sha Meh

Jan 12, 2026

Sha MehDied on January 12, 2026. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30am on Saturday, January 17 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul, MN. Funeral Service will start at 11:00am on Saturday, January 17, at St. Bernard's Church, 187 Geranium Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117. Burial immediately following at Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul.

Marcella Palma

Marcella Palma

Jan 11, 2026

Palma, Marcella, 95, of White Bear Lake, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away on Jan. 11, 2026. Survived by children, Nancy Palma, Terri (Mike) Kimlinger, David (Dawn) Palma, and Jeanine Palma; grandchildren, Nikki, Jamie, Jesse, and Maria; and great grandchildren, Lawton, Blakely, Whitley, Luna, Enzo, Milo, Geno, and Olive. Preceded in death by husband, Jim. A...

Faye Ellen Van Ness

Faye Ellen Van Ness

Jan 10, 2026

Faye Ellen Van Ness

Age 80 of Saint Paul

Passed away January 10, 2026. 

Preceded in Death by parents; siblings; Husband, David; Daughter, Nicole; Granddaughters Monica and Emily. 

Survived by children, Collette (Malcolm), Justine, Ross (Stacy); 9 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. 

Wake on January 19, 2026 from 4-8pm at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN. 

Mass...

Lois L. O'Neil (Peil)

Lois L. O'Neil (Peil)

Jan 10, 2026

Lois was welcomed into heaven by her husband Jack (61 years); granddaughter Erin; and daughter-in-law Barb along with her parents Ruth and John; and brothers Larry and Ken, on January 10, 2026.

Lois grew up in Pine City, MN. She and her husband built a home in White Bear Lake in 1954. She was known as the neighborhood grandma, and lived...

Victoria Beatrice Imdieke

Victoria Beatrice Imdieke

Jan 7, 2026

Victoria (Vicki) Beatrice Imdieke

September 16, 1944 - January 7, 2026

Longtime Mahtomedi resident Victoria "Vicki" Beatrice Imdieke, age 81, passed away on the evening of January 7, 2026. She was born in St. Paul, MN.

Vicki grew up in La Crosse, WI and East St. Paul surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family was always central in her...

Carole Ann Bjornson

Carole Ann Bjornson

Jan 7, 2026

Carole Ann Bjornson

"Viking Lady"

Age 82 of Hugo

Passed away on January 7, 2026 at Gable Pines in Vadnais Heights. Carole was born on Novemeber 5, 1943 in Owattona, MN. She received her Master's in Education from MN State University, Mankato. Carole spent her career as a teacher at Gulfview and Otter Lake Elementaries. She was very hardworking and cared for all...

William "Bill" LaBore

William "Bill" LaBore

Jan 7, 2026

William L. "Bill" LaBore

Age 73 Of White Bear Township

Passed away on January 7, 2026. Preceded in death by son Joey. Survived by wife Mary; son John; grandchildren John Jr., Jessey & Joselyn ; great grandchildren Shayla, Jessey William & Raelynn; siblings; nieces & nephews. Proud Vietnam Veteran. Gathering of family & friends Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm -3:00...

Shelly Tripp

Shelly Tripp

Jan 6, 2026



Shelly Tripp

Loving Wife & Mother

Age 57 of White Bear Lake

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026. Preceded in death by her dad Kenneth Neumann; mom Kathleen Reinke and good friend Gretchen Jeska. Survived by her husband Ron; children Sam & Tyler Schaller, Heather (Kyle), Cody (Ronni) and Haley (Alex); 6 grandchildren McKenzie, Luci, Madi, Lena,...