Obituaries

Aug 20, 2017

Steven Stefano Age 53 of Hugo, passed away on Aug. 20 after a courageous six-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Steve was one of five children born to Jean Marie Ackey and Leonard Stefano. He graduated from North St. Paul High School, where he demonstrated his phenomenal athleticism as the starting quarterback on the football team. While in High...

Aug 18, 2017

Dierssen, Tove Benti, beloved wife of Gunther Dierssen and mother of four daughters, died peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2017, in her White Bear Lake home. She was 81. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tove was a professional ballroom dancer and instructor in the 50s and 60s in Denmark and the U.S. She spread knowledge and love about the...

Aug 18, 2017

Aug 16, 2017

At the age of 85, Arthur Duane Lincoln died peacefully with family by his side. As a young man of 19, he served as a sergeant in the Marine Corp during the Korean War, leading an intelligence gathering reconnaissance team into enemy territory. Throughout his life, he was an avid sports fan, never missing a broadcast of Twin or Viking’s...

Aug 15, 2017

Ruby Jane Horrisberger Age 92 Ruby Jane Horrisberger of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away of lung and bone cancer on August 15, 2017. One of 12 children, she was born March 9,1925 in Woodbury, MN to Eliza and Peter Riemenschneider. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Delmore, her daughter, Roxy, her parents and nine of her...

Aug 14, 2017

Photo Johnson Dorothy Andrea Age 99 Retired from West Publishing Survived by daughter Kristi Wickstrom (Mark); grandchildren Bjorn (Sami), Brittany Malluege (Erick), Berit (Doug Marmar) and Blaire and 2 great grandsons. We had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Dorothy’s life with her on her 99th Birthday. Memorials preferred to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Roseville or Community Lutheran Church, Las...

Aug 13, 2017

BANKEN Joseph Thomas "Joe" " I'm past my expiration date! Many that left, I've gone to see. The rest are left, please pray for me!" Born on April 19, 1933, passed away on August 13, 2017. Joe was a husband, father, grandfather, farm kid, veteran, ice cream man, picture framer, and tobacco and candy man. Preceded in death by parents,...

Aug 13, 2017

Jeannine Mae Glancey (nee Thomas) "Nana" and "Jeanne" Age 88 of St. Paul “I’ve Lived a Good Life.” Jeanne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 12, 1929. She was the daughter of Marie (nee Anderson) and Henry Thomas. Over the course of her career, she has worked at State Farm Insurance for 17 years, St. Paul School District...

Aug 12, 2017

Mary Ellen Maczka/Miezwa (nee Farah) Age 88 Passed away on August 12, 2017 Preceded in death by husbands, Thomas Maczka & Raymond Miezwa; daughters, Mary Lee Baltzer, Mary Michelle and Mary Beth; parents, Roy & Esther Farah; brother, Vincent Farah; and brother-in-law, Jack Vasatka. Survived by son-in-law, Kenneth Baltzer; grandchildren, Daniel (Rebecca) Baltzer and Kevin Baltzer; great grandchildren, Logan, Jacob,...

Aug 6, 2017

Wesley Theodore “Ted ”Carlson Age 88 of Dellwood Passed Away on August 6, 2017 Preceded in death by parents, Josephine and Wesley “Ted”. Survived by wife of 67 years, Nora H.; sons, Tim, Terry (Cindy), Dan (Patti), and Dave; 6 grandchildren, Danny Jr. (Tina), Nick, Garett, Jenni (Dan) DelMonico, Matthew, and Nicole; 3 great-grandchildren, Ailie, Louie, and Arlee; and many...

Aug 4, 2017

Meyers Michele Elizabeth Beloved Wife Mother & Grandmother Passed away on August 4, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Preceded in death by her parents Rene & Elizabeth Fortier and her brother John. Survived by her husband of 38 years Darryl; children Elizabeth Counce (Sean) and Fr. Nathaniel Meyers; grandchildren Jack, Emily & Michele Counce and sister Susan Miles...

Aug 2, 2017

Theodore John “Ted” Lukin Age 92 of Maplewood, MN Man of Faith, Husband, Dad, Grandpa Great-Grandpa, Brother, and Friend Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Mary (Gene) Thorson. Survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years, Arlene; sons, Steve (Kathy) of Maplewood, Mike (Ann) of Lake Elmo, and Rob (Sylvia) of Eagan; 9 grandchildren, Torrie (Chris) Johnson, Alisha...

Jul 30, 2017

Carlson, Susan Age 58 Of White Bear Lake Passed away July 30, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mom Marlys Samstad. Survived by husband Steve; children Sara (Ryan) Plath of Coon Rapids, Erik of Hugo, and Andrew (Ali Bong) of Hopkins; dad Kenneth Van Dam of Neillsville, WI; brother Steven (Shirley) Van Dam of Cornell,...

Jul 28, 2017

Marty, Mary Ann of Hugo born in Withrow Survived by, husband Hugo; and 6 children, Steve of Seattle, Trish Marty-Villaume of White Bear Lake, Jim (Mary) of St. Paul, Joe (Beth) of Pelham, NY, Heidi (Todd) Mikkelson of Mound, Mike (Amy) of Draper, UT. 5 grandchildren, Max, Jonathan, Zoey, Elle, and Eve; 21 nieces and nephews. Also by her brother...

Jul 26, 2017

June Ball (Fyler) Age 83 of White Bear Lake Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma June had a magical way of impacting the souls of family and friends alike through endless generosity and selflessness. Her strength, beauty, sense of style, and love for all will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Martin; along with...

Jul 26, 2017

Vandeberg, Mary Margaret Age 96 of Mahtomedi Survived by, 10 sons and their wives: Daniel of St. Paul, Timothy (Sue) of St. Paul, Gerard of Havre, MT, David (Renee) of Pine City, Thomas (Jackie) of Roundup, MT, Father Joseph (priest) of Glenwood, MN, Robert of White Bear Lake, Gregory (Lara Dando) of Grand Forks, ND, Edward of White Bear Lake,...

Jul 24, 2017

Halverson, Gary L. Age 67 of Roseville Lakeville High Graduate Passed away unexpectedly on July 24th, 2017. Preceded in death by father Ronald C. Robinson, brother Richard and step-father, Gerald Halverson. Survived by wife of 42 years Marlys (Bosell); children Eric, Alec (Matthew), Anthony (Luke) & Andrea (Ryan); grandchildren Kaylinn, Austen, Cole, Brittany & Patrick; and great grandchildren. Proud Army...

Jul 24, 2017

Grundtner Dennis, Sr. Beloved Husband Dad & Grandpa ~ Age 64 Preceded in death by mom Elaine. Survived by wife of 43 years, Debbie (nee Rosemark); children Dennis, Jr. (Gianna), Amy Highum (Lance) and Mark (Megan); grandchildren Dylan, Ashley, Mikaylah, Matthew, Aeden & Owen; dad Matt (Hope); siblings Don, Sharon, Diane Compton, Jeff, Jim, Patty & Linda (Randy). Retired from...

Jul 22, 2017

Dan Duane Trumble Age 69 of White Bear Lake Dan was born on September 13, 1947 to Pat (nee Swanson) and Duane Trumble. While at Harding High School, he met the love of his life, Sheila Marie Sullivan. He entered the United States Army after graduation and married Sheila on May 25, 1973. They eventually moved from the East Side...

Jul 20, 2017

Kathleen (nee McGhee) McKenna Age 92 of St. Paul’s East Side Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma Born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 16, 1925. Longtime member of St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church. Passed away at home on July 20, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Leander; and son, Neal. Survived by sons, Brian, Gregg (Margie), Tom (Dana), and Scott (Rosemary); grandchildren,...