Obituaries

Kathy Leuthner

Kathy Leuthner

Aug 20, 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Ann Leuthner was born on February 1, 1961 in Rochester, MN to Edward and Dorothy (nee Klinkhammer) Leuthner. She passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025 at the age of 64 years. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother Michael. She is survived by her siblings Mark Leuthner (Debbie), Mary Kay...

Rita Ytzen

Rita Ytzen

Aug 20, 2025

Marie "Rita" Ytzen (Buhl)

Age 93 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Graduate of Humboldt High School. Married the love of her life, Raymond Ytzen on January 20, 1951. Parishioner at Transfiguration Catholic Church for 65 years. Marie was an avid reader. She also found a love for travel later in life. Her family was the...

Barbara Owen

Barbara Owen

Aug 15, 2025

Barbara Anne Owen

July 19, 1942- August 15, 2025

age 83 of White Bear Lake passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on August 15 in the early morning surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was born in Saint Paul, MN to Roy Milton Owen and Alice Bernice Edgett July 19, 1942. While Barbara made her life long career with the USPS seem...

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz

Aug 13, 2025

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz born in St. Paul on May 1, 2000 and passed away on August 13, 2025. Caleigh is preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Jorgensen; grandfather Warren Beltz; aunt Cheryl Beltz; cousins Kevin Beltz & Dominic Allen. She is survived by her parents Laura Ann & Marc Beltz; brother who is serving in the USMC, Sgt. Kacey...

Katherine Fitzgerald

Katherine Fitzgerald

Aug 10, 2025

Katherine Margaret Fitzgerald, born February 23, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 10, 2025 in Woodbury, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by husband, Douglas Fitzgerald; parents Roger (Frances) and Margaret; and siblings Kim and Sharon.

She is survived by sons Dan, Bill (Elysha), Joe, and Kevin (Katie); grandchildren Preston, Alyssa, David, and Cassie; siblings Dave (Ginny) Stahnke, Linda...

Garvin Bryant

Garvin Bryant

Aug 9, 2025

Garvin's Funeral Service will be recorded and available to watch on this page.

Carol Whitman

Carol Whitman

Aug 9, 2025

Carol Whitman peacefully passed away on August 9, 2025 in Maplewood, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Margaret Oberholtzer. Survived by her siblings, Paul (Carol) Oberholtzer, and Lynda Schaak; her children, Dawn (Greg) Gilsrud, Troy (Annette) Whitman, Theresa (Greg) Schloer, Chad (Melissa) Whitman, Steve (Jennifer) Whitman, Mark (Kelly) Whitman; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many...

Diane Prairie

Diane Prairie

Aug 7, 2025

Diane Marie "Bunge" Prairie

9/26/1956 - 8/7/2025

Although Diane tried her hardest not to be the center of attention, her wit, humor, and unselfish nature always stood out. She was proudest of her family and was most content spending time with them and taking in the scenery—especially the sailboats as they sailed downriver in the background of a family gathering. Family wasn't...

Mary Ann Wesley

Mary Ann Wesley

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Ann Wesley

Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother

Age 89 of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully August 6, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Robert; grandson Brian; parents Michael & Emelia Grosinger; brother Michael and sisters Amelia Kimlinger & Mildred Zook. Survived by children Susan Sullivan (John), Micheal (Kim) & David; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends....

Jim Long

Jim Long

Aug 2, 2025

Long, James Martin "Jim", 85, of White Bear Township, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cathy "DoDo"; children, Lisa (Dave) Opatz, and Jimmer; grandchildren, Sam Opatz, Travis (Kayla), and Jacob (Mia); great- grandchildren, Owen, Colton, and Haizel; sister, Gloria "Nellie" Folsom; and other...

Greg Peterson

Greg Peterson

Aug 1, 2025

Gregory Thomas Peterson, "Greg", 67, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Roseville, passed away on August 1, 2025 in his home after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on May 17, to Kenneth and Lois (Schoeberl) Peterson, who have preceded him in death. Greg is survived by his wife, Kristen Stuart Peterson; children, Nathan Stuart (Tess) of Hugo,...

Mary Austin

Mary Austin

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Ellen Meinert Austin, beloved mother and grandmother “GrandMary", age 95, of Mahtomedi, MN, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, St. Paul Oral Surgeon, Dr. L. Thomas Austin II; and brother, Dr. John K. Meinert.

She is survived by her sister, Ruth Gilbert; and brother, Karl Meinert; her five loving children, Sally Ronat (Jon), Susan...

Richard "Dick" Meath

Richard "Dick" Meath

Jul 29, 2025

Meath, Richard "Dick", 84, of Vadnais Heights and Hugo, passed away on July 29, 2025.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, Donna (Silbaugh) Meath; children Mary (Greg) Doriott of Harris, MN and Rich (Beth) Meath; as well as six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother Bill Meath of Michigan; and sisters Barb Turnblad, Helen...

Christopher Gregory

Christopher Gregory

Jul 27, 2025

Christopher C. Gregory, born April 6, 1970 passed away on July 27, 2025. Preceded in death by his mother Gail and infant brother Thomas. Survived by his father Charles; his sister Dawn (Craig) Meyers, and nieces Mackenna & Danielle. Chris graduated from the University of Montana and worked at Alaskan Airlines in the marketing department. He had many health issues...

Joan Marie Ring

Joan Marie Ring

Jul 25, 2025

Joan Marie Ring

Age 69 of White Bear Lake

(nee Schostag)

Passed away suddenly on July 25, 2025 less than a day after her brother Jay passed away. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Mary; brothers Fred & Jay. Survived by husband Tom; daughters Renee Lange (Todd) and Robin Kohler (Luke); grandchildren Reyna, Landon, Rilynn & Alana; sister, Sandy (Tom) Seebold ;sister...

Cynthia Johnston

Cynthia Johnston

Jul 24, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnston passed away on July 24, 2025. Born in Park Rapids, MN, Cindy moved to the Twin Cities as a child, where she built a life filled with love and laughter. Her legacy lives on in her four beloved children, Allan (Kaylee) Johnston, Steven Johnston, Michael (Ellen) Johnston, and Angela (Derek) Boone, and her four beautiful grandchildren, Inga Boone,...

James Franzen

James Franzen

Jul 24, 2025

James Louis Franzen

Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Julie. Survived by wife, Eileen; children, Eric (Brandi), Jessie (Jeff), and Josh (Janet); papa to Nolan, Oliver, Evelyn, Elijah, Penelope, and Juniper; sister, Pat Saxon; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St. Genevieve Parish Community...

Henry "Jay" Schostag

Henry "Jay" Schostag

Jul 24, 2025



Henry “Jay” Schostag

Age 71

Of Hugo/White Bear Lake

Passed away suddenly on July 24, 2025 less than a day before his sister Joan. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Mary; brother Fred. Survived by wife of 36 years, Grace LaValle Schostag of Hugo; children Rochelle Knotts (Corbyn) & Clayton; grandson James Jay and another boy on the way; sister, Sandy (Tom)...

Cheri Gorman

Cheri Gorman

Jul 22, 2025

Cheri Gorman, 93, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick "Skip" Will; second husband, Dennis Gorman; and son, Gary Will. She is survived by her children, Ron (Mary) Will, Tony (Wendy) Will, Greg (Carol) Will; Gary's significant other, Kellie Anderson; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-...

Linda Rae Tschetter

Linda Rae Tschetter

Jul 21, 2025

Linda Rae Tschetter (Pierson)

Age 58 of White Bear Lake

Passed away on July 21, 2025. Born on November 14, 1966, in Mahtomedi, MN, Linda spent her formative years in the area before going on to graduate from Century College, and earning her Bachelor's degree from Metro State University. In 1993, she tied the knot with her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Tschetter,...