Obituaries

Fred Yekaldo

Apr 15, 2023

Fred D. Yekaldo

Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 15, 2023.

Fred was born on August 4, 1932 in St. Paul MN to the late Ralph and Lillian Yekaldo.

Fred grew up in Swede Hollow and attended Johnson High School. After graduation he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War in the construction...

Bobby Roberto

Apr 13, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Thomas RobertoAge 52 of St. Paul - Passed away at his residence unexpectedly.

Preceded in death by his Grandparents; Parents, Robert A. and Juanita Roberto.Bobby is survived by his Big Sister, Tammy Roberto and Brother Mikey Roberto; his nephews, Martin, Dominic, Joshua, and Antonio; his niece, Brittani and several great nephews and nieces and by many Aunts, Uncles...

Helen Cartford

Apr 11, 2023

Cartford, Helen, 89, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bob. She is survived by her daughter, Barb (boyfriend- Sherry), son, Chuck (Julie); grandsons, Sam and Ben; brother, Sam (Marie) Carlson; and other family and friends.

 

Helen graduated from...

Drew Mickelson

Apr 11, 2023

Mickelson

Drew Elliott

Born on February 16, 1963 in Bakersfield, CA and passed away on April 11, 2023 in Roseville, MN at the age of 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Al & Judy. He is survived by his siblings Denise & Barry. Prayer Service Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at ST. MARY OF...

Bonita Tretter

Apr 6, 2023

Bonita Anne Tretter

January 4, 1957 - April 6, 2023

Preceded in death by mother, Marcella Tretter; Father, Francis Tretter; brothers, Robert and Richard Tretter. Survived by sisters, Donna Johnson, Linda (Roland) Lillyblad, Theresa (William) Witwicke; sister-in-law, Karen Tretter, and many nieces and nephews.

Bonita had been a Ward of the State since she was a baby, and had lived...

Jeffrey Majeske

Apr 3, 2023

Jeff J. Majeske

Age 69 of White Bear Township

Passed away at home on April 3, 2023

 

Preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Ludger Majeske. Jeff is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Matthew (Vanessa) and Abby; granddaughter, Hattie; sisters, Andrea (Kevin) Poitras, Monica (Jack) Walton and LuAnn (Dan) Quie; and many nieces; nephews; and friends.

Visitation...

Harold Emil Gierke

Apr 1, 2023

Gierke,

Harold Emil

Age 78 of Hugo

Formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away on April 1, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Survived by daughters Kimberly Anderson (Evan) & Pamela Gierke and granddaughters Amelia & Charlotte. Gathering of family & friends Friday, April 14, 2023 from 2-4:00pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White...

Benedict "Ben" Cotroneo

Mar 31, 2023

Ben CotroneoOctober 13, 1959-March 31, 2023

Benedict "Ben" Louis Cotroneo, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Friday March 31st 2023, at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer. He, above all else loved his family and will be deeply missed.

Ben was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Benedict Cotroneo and Joan...

Marilyn Lantry

Mar 28, 2023

Marilyn M. Lantry was born on October 28, 1932 to Josephine and Louis Kunz. She passed away on March 28, 2023 surrounded by family.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jerome H. Lantry, and brother Robert Kunz. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Jackie Lantry (Peter Yelle) and Kathy Lantry (Joe Fleischhacker) and 4 grandchildren,...

Marian Guerin

Mar 27, 2023

Marian Guerin (nee Massa), 84, of St. Paul, Loving and Beautiful Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Mary. She is survived by her children, Doc, Mary (Greg) Miller, Dino (Mary), and Gina (Paul) Dudero; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Josie...

David Guion

Mar 24, 2023

Dave GuionAge 62 of East St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on March 24th.

Dave was a Harding high school graduate, a great brother, a hard worker and a dog lover.

He is preceded in death by his son, Sam; brothers, Tim and Scott; sister-in-law, Doris and parents, Joe and Dee. Dave is survived by his son, Cole; brother, Joe (Chris);...

Katherine Dunn

Mar 23, 2023

Katherine T. Dunn

October 2, 1929-March 23, 2023

Katherine "Kate" Dunn passed away peacefully early March 23 with family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete of 60 years. She is survived by three daughters, Pat Dunn-Walker (Randy), Sue Moores (Mark), Nancy Dunn (Blane) and five grandchildren, Jack (Laura), Clare (Lance), Eileen, Sophia, and...

Kathleen Burbach

Mar 22, 2023

Kathleen Ann Burbach, age 76, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Baxter, MN. Kathy was born in St Paul on November 2, 1946 to Landon Garland, Jr & Evelyn Helen (Vadnais) Hamner. She married Conrad William Burbach and they had two sons.

Kathy is survived by her son, Mike (Jess) Burbach; aunt, Melody...

Karyn Kienholz

Mar 21, 2023

Karyn Leigh Kienholz (Mader)

Age 61

of St. Paul

Karyn went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and peacefully passed away, on March 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 23, 1961.  She was preceded in death by her loving father Paul Mader; her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She is survived...

David Berg

Mar 21, 2023

David Michael Berg, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and professor, unexpectedly passed away on March 21 at his Minneapolis home, at the age of 63. David had a heart of gold; he will be deeply missed.

David was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on April 14, 1959 to Harvey Berg and Shirley (Utech) Berg. He graduated from Waukesha South...

Catherine McNeal

Mar 16, 2023

 

Catherine Elizabeth McNeal (nee Madline)

Born on April 13, 1926 in Stillwater, MN and passed away on March 16, 2023 in Lake Elmo, MN at the age of 96 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Vaughn; daughter Helen Joyce & son Michael. Catherine is survived by children, Mary Dawson (Dave Shearer), Kathleen McNeal,...

Neil Lubke

Mar 16, 2023

Neil Anthony Sebo Lubke, of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2023 after a fierce eleven-week battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66.

Neil was born to Marjorie Unica (née Paterson) and Harry Lubke on November 20, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Lubke and beloved aunt Eva Davenport.

Neil married Jean...

Louis F. Continenza

Mar 15, 2023

Louis Frank ContinenzaAge 91 of St Paul, MinnesotaLoving husband, brother, father, grandfather & great grandfather

Louis was born on June 10, 1931 in St. Paul to Josephine and Benny Continenza. He attended Harding High School and St. Paul Vocational School to become a tool and die maker. He served in the Korean War, worked for Honeywell, and later opened his...

Betty Schloegl

Mar 13, 2023

Schloegl,

Betty Mae

Age 87

Of Hugo

Betty- our Mother, of Debra Jennifer Lori Anton Lisa and the twelve grandchildren with twelve great. Married 56 years to Anton. Mom loved a good thrift store treasure and going out for lunch, but most of all the many family gatherings. Our parents were always there for us as we were for them....

Pamela "Pam" Vadnais

Mar 13, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Jean VadnaisAge 76 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 13, 2023.

Pam was a lover of books, coffee, and all babies.

She is preceded in Death by her mother and father, Dorothy Hare and Clemadair Pepin; in-laws, George and Frances Vadnais; sister-in-law, Karen Hansen; great-grandson, Henry Peckman.

Pam...