Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

William Clifford Van Dell Jr. “Wild Bill” Age 64 Billy was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 23, 1952. One of eight children to Lorraine (nee Couture) and William Van Dell, Sr. The family moved to White Bear Lake In 1958 and Billy began attending St. Pius X Catholic School where he was an altar boy. They eventually moved across...

Jan 10, 2017

Bacchus Dennis Beloved Dad, Brother & Uncle Age 71 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Ken & Anita; brothers Kenny & Randy (Mary Kay) and nieces & nephews. Survived by daughter Bridgette Bacchus; sisters Joye Ecklin (Jon) and Jane Bacchus and nieces & nephews. Celebration of Life gathering will be...

Jan 6, 2017

Olson Joan Marie (nee Lorentzen) May 17, 1931 ~ January 6, 2017 Passed away peacefully at home with her family at the age of 85 years. Preceded in death by daughters Kristin & Gretchen and step-son Jeffery Olson. Survived by devoted husband Warren; children Wendy VanReyper of Clear Lake, WI and Peter VanReyper of Park City, UT; granddaughter Ingrid Roy;...

Jan 2, 2017

Thury Eva Margaret A Woman of Great Faith Loving and Kind Passed away on January 2, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Preceded in death by husband George J., son Joseph and 6 brothers & 5 sisters. Survived by daughters Susan (Daniel) Wills and Nancy (Dennis) Grove; grandchildren Nicholas (Anita) Wills, Rev. Nathan Wills C.S.C., Natalie (Jim) Mulrooney, Molly...

Dec 25, 2016

Francisca Escobar Moreno “Doña Zoila” 87 years old and 6 months old “Bendito sea Dios” Francisca was born in Santa Cruz Michapa, El Salvador on June 4, 1929. She married Jose Francisco Henriquez in San Salvador on March 1, 1965. They moved to California with their children and lived in Los Angeles. Francisca passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home...

Dec 24, 2016

Rosemarie St. Leger (nee Belanger) Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Great-Great Grandma Peacefully passed surrounded by family on December 24, 2016. She joins in heaven her husband, Robert; sons, Bobby, Michael, and Don Hill; and siblings, Ruth LaVallee and Bud Belanger. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Renee (Mike Otto) and Maryrose (John) Leder; grandchildren, Patrick, Jessica, Patrick,...

Dec 22, 2016

Clarence John “CJ” Wesely Age 95 of Moose Lake Formerly of St. Paul’s Eastside CJ was born in St. Paul on August 7, 1921, the son of Mary and Lenard Wesely. He graduated from Johnson High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. During his service, he was a radar technician on the USS Schroeder. After his time in...

Dec 22, 2016

Spiess, Bill Loving husband, father and papa Age 88, Of Oakdale Lived on the East Side with his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane; his devoted daughters Lori Spiess of Oakdale and Leanne (Joe Yazdani) Spiess of Woodbury; beloved grandson William Jaan Yazdani; brothers Howard (Audrey) Spiess of Texas, and Bob (Sharon) Spiess of Detroit Lakes, MN. Bill is preceded...

Dec 19, 2016

Richard James Naughton Age 71, of Little Canada Formerly of the East Side Died suddenly at home in his sleep on December 19, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Bernadette (Welsch) and brother Joseph. Survived by beloved wife of 48 years Sandy (Steele); children Alexandra (Jason O’Keane), Cameron (Nicolas Ramirez) and Andrew (Kelly McLain); grandchildren Sophie, Estelle, Holly,...

Dec 17, 2016

Jackson, C. Jane Age 88 of White Bear Lake. Survived by her loving sister Elaine Weichman and special nephews Larry (Kathleen) Weichman and Mark (Lisa) Weichman and other nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial FRIDAY at 11:30 at ST. Mary of the Lake Church, Bald Eagle Ave. at 4th St. in White Bear Lake. Visitation 1 hour prior to...

Dec 17, 2016

Bibeau Marvin J. Of Cottage Grove Age 82 Passed away in his sleep on December 17, 2016. Preceded in death by grandson Nicholas. Survived by wife Marcie Boogren, children, Barbara (Richelle) Dennis (Cathy), John (Joyce) Bibeau, Deborah (Troy) Billings, Carol (Jeff) Wanner, Jim (Barb), Robert (Sue), David, John (Michelle) Boogren, fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister, Marvel (Leon) Zacho, brothers...

Dec 16, 2016

Quinn Marvin “Bud” Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Model Railroader & WWII Veteran Passed away on December 16, 2016 at the age of 93 years of St. Paul. Preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Jane and sister Vivian Lambe. Survived by two daughters Mary Patricia (Jerry) Daleiden and Eileen (Dean Dahlke), one grandchild Leah Egersdorf. Lifelong member of...

Dec 16, 2016

Sames, Helen M. Age 92 of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Vernon and their son Roger and siblings Michael, Ed, Julie, Al, Wally, Hank and Frank. Survived by children: Mary (James) Paxton; Thomas (Denise); Richard (Jan); Donald (Vicki). Grandchildren: Meagan; Kelli; Kori; Jessica; Ashley; Jackson; Nick, Nicole & Sarah. Great grandchildren: Ulysses, Zoey,...

Dec 14, 2016

Gerald Bibeau Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Peacefully passed away December 14, at the age of 81. Preceded in death by son, Steven Bibeau. Survived by wife of 40 years, Marie Bibeau; children, Ron (Sharon) Bibeau, Sheila (Lester) Reynolds; grandchildren, Cliff, Krista, Rick; nephew, Greg (Rose) Pitt; grandchildren, Bella and Kiera. A visitation will be held Friday, January 27, 2017 from...

Dec 14, 2016

Peacefully passed away on December 14, 2016. Survived by wife of 55 years, Shirley (Fischer); children Rita (Mark) Jacobs, Laura Pringle, David and Jim (Jen); 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (December 20) at 11:30 am at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour...

Dec 12, 2016

Edward E. Rydeen Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great Grandpa Peacefully passed away on December 12, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Preceded in death by wife Marjorie and son Thomas. Survived by daughters Patricia Rydeen-Barnes (Patrick) and their children Brianna Blake (Ryan) and Kaitlin Sobieck (John) and Karen Lane and her son Jason Sodren (Crystal); great grandchildren Jordan, Evelyn...

Dec 12, 2016

Jay Scott Mattsfield Age 60 of White Bear Lake Husband, Father, Brother, and Friend Jay was born in Virginia, Minnesota on April 17, 1956. He was the youngest son of Violet (nee Olson) and Raymond Mattsfield. His father passed away when he was a baby and his mother continued to raise the family in Virginia. As a young boy, Jay...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Carol J. Dolan Age 80 of White Bear Lake formerly of Duluth, MN. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon. She is survived by 4 children: Gail (Orlyn) Hink of Edinburg, TX; Lori McKinnon; David McKinnon and Donald McKinnon all of White Bear Lake. Also by her son in law Rusty Hanson of Esko, MN and 5 grandchildren and many...

Dec 10, 2016

Richard A. Steffan Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend Age 58 of St. Paul. Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Lou and uncle, Richard Arndt. Survived by father, Nicholas; siblings, Robert (Pamela) and Teresa; and many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Richard dedicated his life to the care of his parents. He was...