Gregory John Van Gelder Molenaar
Jul 25, 2024
MOLENAAR, Gregory John, (Van Gelder)Born January 10, 1957, died July 25, 2024, of lung cancer, surrounded by family and friends.Preceded in death by parents Donald and Suzanne Molenaar. Survived by siblings Donald Jr, MD, Suzanne, Angela, Lisa, Mara, Hans and Amy; several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews.He attended high school at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota...
Douglas Shambo II
Jul 22, 2024
Douglas C. Shambo II, composer, performer, conductor and director of sacred music, died suddenly of a heart attack July 22, 2024. His death, at age 67, leaves a bottomless hole in the hearts of many and in the world of music.Douglas was the eldest of eight children raised by his mother, Lyda Shockley, in Watertown, N.Y. Even in high school,...
Sylvia M. Solinger
Jul 21, 2024
Sylvia M. Solinger
Age 97 of White Bear Lake
Passed away on July 21, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; sons, Ronald & James. Survived by children, Mary (Dan) Oelkers and Nancy (Jim) Felt; 6 grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Bob) Weber; nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, July 25 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church,...
Gary Stensby
Jul 19, 2024
Gary Edward Stensby (age 87) passed away on July 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ann Stensby, sister, Audrey, and brother, Kenneth. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Merijean (nee Noonan); his children, son, Daniel, and daughter, Shawn; grandson, Alexander; sister-in-law, Sarah Noonan; and nieces, nephews and many other family and...
Donna Williams
Jul 19, 2024
Donna Marie Williams (Johnson,) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 19th, 2024, after being diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer two days earlier. Although Donna was not feeling one hundred percent the past few months, she continued to live life fully, cruising to the Pacific side of Mexico with husband...
Tony Collen
Jul 17, 2024
Anthony Collen, age 45, of Hopkins MN, passed away from unexpected early onset heart disease on July 17, 2024. Tony was born in Wisconsin to Gabriella and Thomas Collen in 1978. In 1985 the family, including younger sister Ann, relocated to Apple Valley, MN and later to Plymouth, MN.
From a young age, Tony loved computers and anything tech related. As...
Breanna Thingvall
Jul 17, 2024
Breanna "Bree" Lynn Thingvall
5/29/1985 - 7/17/2024
Beloved daughter, sister and the joy of many PCAs and volunteers who gave her fun and sunshine over the last 30 years.
Bree is survived by mother, Catherine Childs (Rick Dandeneau); father, Joel Thingvall (Risa Tritabaugh); brother, Noel Thingvall; and chosen sister and best friend, Rebecca "Bekki" Jaros; Aunt, Cyndy (Paul) Buscher; cousins, Charlotte (Todd) Jones,...
Lorraine Schwietz
Jul 16, 2024
Lorraine Schwietz
Age 86
Beloved Mom & Grandma
Passed away suddenly on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by husband Bill; brothers John & Joe Tucci and grandson Mario. Survived by children Bill (Julie) and Lori Nielsen (Ron); grandchildren Dan (Anna), Crystal (Dan), Rose (Suraj), Tom (Sarah), Lauren (Logan), Aaron (Megan) and Dana (Drew); great grandchildren Donovan, Evangeline, Isaac, Genevieve & Olivia; siblings...
Dale Carlson
Jul 13, 2024
Dale Douglass Carlson, 53, of Forest Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake passed away on July 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Sylvia Carlson. He is survived by his wife, April; son, Derek (Thi); daughter, Natalie (Ryan); Grandchildren, Stella and Archer; parents, Lynn and Karen Carlson; brother, Tom (Alex); sister, Nikki (Dave); sister-in-law, Tanya; 6 nephews,...
Kyle A. Witherrite
Jul 11, 2024
Kyle Witherrite, 37, passed away peacefully at home July 11, 2024 in Stillwater, MN.
Kyle graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 2005. After high school, he went on to study Environmental Science at the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. He was on the cross country and track teams throughout junior high, high school, and...
Donna Brundage
Jul 11, 2024
Donna Brundage, 82, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James; parents, Francis and Donald Kuecker. She is survived by siblings, Jo Ann Mathews, Donald (Darlene) Kuecker Jr., Richard (Margie) Kuecker, Mary Ala, Larry (Karen) Kuecker, Betty (Mike) Pauley, Robert (Roberta) Kuecker, and Barry (Chris) Kuecker;...
Nancy Lorraine Swenson
Jul 10, 2024
Nancy Lorraine Swenson, aged 88, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother (GG), sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. More than anything, Nancy was a devoted grandmother and GG. She loved spending time with her family.
Nancy was born on May 21, 1936 in Caledonia, MN...
Dolores Lindabaur
Jul 7, 2024
Dolores Theresa (Jacobson) Lindabaur, age 88, of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in the arms of her loving husband of 69 years, Bud. She is survived by her husband, Duane (Bud); children, Lynn (Jeff) Wilson, Michael (Janice) Lindabaur, Lisa (Todd) Lindabaur-Zrucky; grandchildren Daniel and Thomas (Gretta) Lindabaur, Katie (Genevieve) Farley, Annie Farley, Kevin Farley, Emelie Lindabaur; great grandchild...
Leon Stoeckel
Jul 6, 2024
Leon D. Stoeckel, 72, of Isanti, peacefully went home to Heaven on July 6th after a short yet determined battle with brain cancer.
Leon attended school at Zion Lutheran in Crown and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves where he played on the basketball team and received an academic excellence honor graduate certificate. He earned his Associate degree at Anoka...
Thomas Kubitschek
Jul 3, 2024
Thomas Adrian Kubitschek
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Great Great Grandpa
Passed away on July 3, 2024 at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon,and bothers Louis and Bill Kubitschek. Survived by his children Dan (April), Terry, Pam Triplett (Paul) and Jeff; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and sister Janet...
Richard Pfiffner
Jul 1, 2024
Richard "Dick" David Pfiffner
Richard “Dick” Pfiffner, aged 65, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota. Born on December 24, 1958, in St. Paul, he was a man known for his kindness and generosity, often described as someone who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need.
Dick had a passion for gardening, cherishing the time...
Mary Mauer
Jun 30, 2024
Mauer
Mary L.
Beloved Wife, Mom
Oma & Great Grandma
Passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 at the age of 77 years. Preceded in death by parents John & Dorothy Murnane; brother Dick Murnane & sister Pat Richardson. Survived by husband of 58 years, Henry "Hank"; children Tim, Christine Larson (Jeff) & Kevin (Nikki); grandchildren Raschael Ellering (Jake), Brittni Kriegler (Jake), Lindsey Bontjes...
Patrick Moore
Jun 30, 2024
Moore, Patrick John, 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Warren, Tom, and Royal; and sister, Carla Jean. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peg Moore; daughters, Shannon (David) LeVesseur and Linda (Steve) Knaak; grandchildren, Caitlin,...
Charles Torning
Jun 29, 2024
Charles E. Torning (Charlie or Chuck)
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully in his home on June 29, 2024 after 4 ½ year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). We know he would want to thank all the family and friends who helped make his final journey here as easy as possible. Your visits and time...
James Anderson
Jun 29, 2024
James Darrell Anderson left us on June 29, 2024, of complications from early lung cancer treatment. He was 74 years old. Jim lived an extraordinarily rich life, had few regrets, loved, and was loved deeply. Jim was a kind man with a generous heart, a gift with words, and a wit that entertained all. We will miss his radiant smile...



