Obituaries

Delores Kaphing

Delores Kaphing

Jun 29, 2025

Kaphing (nee Burback), Delores, 92, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill"; daughters, Mary and Carol; and sons, Michael and Richard "Dicky". She is survived by children, William, Linda (Ed) Meyer, Patricia Tollefson, Mitchell (Barb), and Laura (Dan) Chouinard; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great...

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

Jun 28, 2025

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

May 7, 1921 – June 28, 2025

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer, age 104, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at October Cottage Elder Care in Scandia, Minnesota.

Lorraine was born on May 7, 1921, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the third of seven children and one of three daughters born to Theodore...

Maureen Raymond

Maureen Raymond

Jun 28, 2025

Raymond (nee Flanagan), Maureen, 71, of White Bear Lake, passed away in her home surrounded by family on June 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, JT; daughters, Rheanna (Patrick) O'Brien, Katherine (Christopher) Leibel, and Marie; grandchildren, Fiona and Freddy; siblings, Mary Pat, Michael, and Margaret Flanagan; and other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Maureen was...

Joann Rockstroh

Joann Rockstroh

Jun 27, 2025

Rockstroh, Joann, 79, longtime resident of Oakdale, passed away on Friday, June 27,2025. Preceded in death by parents, William and Irene; and brother, Dennis. Survived by cousins and friends. Retired after a long career with 3M.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Hazel Park Congregational United Church of Christ1831 Minnehaha Ave E, St...

Harry Swanson  (Pastor Harry)

Harry Swanson (Pastor Harry)

Jun 25, 2025

Harry Raymond Swanson was born to Raymond and Esther Swanson on March 24, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up on the East side and graduated from Harding High School in 1952. Later that year he joined the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Hancock aircraft carrier for four years during the Korean War, with stops in Japan, China,...

Peggy Palen

Peggy Palen

Jun 23, 2025

Peggy Ann Palm Palen (Nee Sommerdorf); a spirited and beloved member of the White Bear Lake community, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at The Pillars Hospice Home, just shy of her 91st birthday. Born on July 15, 1934, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Peggy lived a life full of love, service, and a little bit of sass that endeared...

Dorothy Masters

Dorothy Masters

Jun 17, 2025

Dorothy Irene Masters born on June 17, 1945 and passed away on June 17, 2025 at the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by Michael, son Joseph, parents Charles & Ruth Orme, siblings Chuck, Pat, Mary & Phyllis. Dorothy is survived by her children Kim Taylor (John), Jennifer Siegersma (Scott), Mike, Molly Danielson (Geno) and Emily Heller...

James Frascone

James Frascone

Jun 17, 2025

James Joseph Frascone

Beloved Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa

Passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 93 years old. Preceded in death by wife Phyllis, daughter Mary Lee & granddaughter McKayla. Survived by children: James (Suong Tran), Lynn Yannarelly (John) & Annamarie Kosel (Cyril); the granddaughter they raised & loved, Laura Robinson; and beloved grandchildren: Teresa Serigny, Jaclyn McGuigan,...

Bonnie Reim

Bonnie Reim

Jun 16, 2025

Bonnie Lou (Harmening) Reim, age 84, of Mendota Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born on February 19, 1941. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Eleanor Harmening; husband of 35 years, Victor P. Reim Jr.; and husband of 5 years, Phil Bifulk.

She is survived by her children, Ann (Don) Woessner, V. Philip (Rachel),...

Terrence Longville

Terrence Longville

Jun 15, 2025

Terrence "Terry" Paul Longville, age 78, lifelong resident and lover of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 15, 2025.

Terry was the oldest of 10 siblings, and his natural leadership qualities shone brightly throughout his life. As the eldest, he was often the one others turned to for advice, guidance, and support. His wisdom, patience, and steady hand helped...

Lawrence Kuehn Jr.

Lawrence Kuehn Jr.

Jun 14, 2025

Lawrence J. Kuehn Jr, "Larry", 62, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his dad, Lawrence J. Sr., brother, Scott; stepdad, Bill Gralish; and nephew, Brian Kaphing. He is survived by his daughter, Holly (Mark) Cameron; son, Steven (Shana); mom, Viola Gralish; sisters, Pam (Tom) Frisk, Julie (Jim) Wrich, Cheryl...

Marie Servatka

Marie Servatka

Jun 13, 2025

Marie Lynn Servatka age 75 of Remer, MN passed away peacefully on June 13th, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Servatka and her parents Frank and Myrtle Woodard.

She is survived by her children Michael Servatka (Jill) and Michelle Couture (Michael). Her grandchildren Brittney, Joshua, Ben, Connor, Nick, Laura, Nate and Jacob and by her...

Gerry Karakas Moen

Gerry Karakas Moen

Jun 13, 2025

Geraldine Karakas Moen "Gerry"

Born February 22, 1938

Died June 13, 2025

Grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota.

Graduated College of St. Scholastica. 

Preceded by mother, Frances Karakas Sikich; father, Louis Karakas; stepfather, Joseph Sikich; husband, Sherman Moen; brother, Louis "Sonny" Karakas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Survived by sister-in-law Marcia Postudensek Karakas; stepsons Dan (Karen) Moen and Doug (Aimy) Moen; nephews, Kipp (Ruth) Karakas, Kraig (Anissa) Karakas; Amy Karakas; grandchildren, Katie,...

Ruth Chessey

Ruth Chessey

Jun 9, 2025

Ruth Ann Chessey (nee McNamara; formerly Johnson) passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on January 3, 1929 to Rose and Tom McNamara, the sixth daughter of eight. Ruth Ann grew up on a dairy farm outside of New Richmond with no electricity and no indoor bathroom. “We didn’t know we were poor,” Ruth...

Bentley Wilson

Bentley Wilson

Jun 9, 2025

Bentley Michael Wilson

Bentley passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Beverly Hickman. He is survived by his mom, Brandie Wilson; brother, Giovanni; nana, Angela Will; uncle, Shane Will Jr. (Courtney Henry); Aunt, Bella Holman (Maverick Brown).

Bentley was a smart, energetic, goofy, lovable little boy who loved McDonald's, hated wearing his glasses, and...

Trae Elliott Sebesta

Trae Elliott Sebesta

Jun 6, 2025

Trae Elliott Sebesta, 56, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, formerly of Clarkfield, Minnesota, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1969, in Hawarden, Iowa. He attended Clarkfield High School before moving to Mankato, Minnesota and becoming a master plumber.

Trae was known for his willingness to help others and found great joy in the outdoors-whether fishing, hiking, or simply...

Ronald Parent

Ronald Parent

Jun 4, 2025

Ronald J. Parent, 73 of Maplewood passed away June 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by his father Leonard, Mother Alice, brothers John, Robert (Charlotte) and Kenneth. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Dian, Sisters in law Kinuko, Jeanne and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from North St. Paul High School class of 1971. His first job was at Union Cemetery....

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Jun 4, 2025

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Age 92 of St Paul

Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Jim" McGahn; parents, Irene and Walter Gessner; and infant son, Thomas. She is survived by her children, Deborah (John) Mattox, Teresa, Sandra, James (Christine), and Catherine; grandchildren, Jeremy...

Ward Wheeler

Ward Wheeler

Jun 4, 2025

Wheeler, Ward J. of St. Paul.

Ward Wheeler was born in Baraboo Wisconsin to Dorothy and Gordon Wheeler. He had one brother (Mark Wheeler) and they later moved to St. Louis Park MN. Ward graduated from St. Louis Park high school and went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota. He had a variety of...

Jeffrey Collins

Jeffrey Collins

May 31, 2025

Jeffrey Arthur Collins, 1960 - 2025, born in St Paul Minnesota, Bethesda Hospital. A loving husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31st at age 65. Son of Arthur and Lois Collins. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 45 years Gisele, his children, Bob-Liz, Jeff-Aigner, Yvette-Scott, and Ace. Grand children, Jasmine-Kyle, Ryan, Arianna,...