Obituaries

Gretchen Bruggeman

Nov 15, 2023

Gretchen Ruth (Johnson) BruggemanAge 93 of White Bear Lake entered Heaven, surrounded by family,on November 15th 2023.

Gretchen was the daughter of Adolf and Esther (Millie) Johnson and was a lifelong resident of White Bear Lake. She graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1949. Gretchen attended Rasmussen Business School and was a secretary at the St. Paul Fire...

Bruce Bushey

Nov 13, 2023

Bruce Alan Bushey, 66, of White Bear Lake, passed away on November 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born September 10, 1957, in Minneapolis, preceded in death by his mother Gloria (Andersen) and her companion Joe Bernier; father Byron; brothers Michael and Bill.

Survived by his wife of 23 years Janet Richards and his beautiful blended family, adult...

Dustin Savage-Rothmeier

Nov 9, 2023

Savage-Rothmeier, Dustin Raymond, age 36, of Minneapolis, passed away November 9th, 2023. Preceded in death by grandparents, Betty and Wesley Savage, and Raymond Rothmeier, Sr. Survived by parents, Raymond Rothmeier, Jr. and Heidi Savage; sister, Ariahna Savage; grandmother, Darlene Rothmeier; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Dustin was a long-time employee of the University of Minnesota, which was...

Mark V. Curtis

Nov 9, 2023

Mark V. CurtisAge 63 passed away 11/9/2023

Preceded in death by his parents, Tom & Carol. Mark is survived by his children, Corbin (Sophia), Desiree and Danielle (Steven) Gillen; granddaughters, Madison Curtis and Mazikeen Gillen; beloved brother to Catherine, Michael and Connie (Ron) Westlund; good friends, Steve Oneill, Beth Woodward and Barry Rice; uncle John Barton; aunt Doris Schrenkler; nieces,...

Michael Natterstad

Nov 8, 2023

In loving memory of Michael John Natterstad, a man whose life was woven together by his family, friends, and a passion for the lake and outdoors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Colleen Natterstad (nee Conroy), and father John W. Natterstad. Mike is survived by his three children...

Louis Cotroneo

Nov 7, 2023

Louis P. Cotroneo

Passed peacefully at age 93. Born August 7, 1930. Lou's energy, spirit, and love to be around others remained until the end. Preceded in death by parents Jennie and Pasquale; siblings, Dominic, Frank, Rosalia, Bertha; wife, Betty,; great grandson, Louie. Also preceded in death by many other relatives and friends.

He will be missed by his...

Robert Fredrickson

Nov 6, 2023

 

Robert Fredrickson Bob combatted leukemia for 7-months, like one tough mfer. He laid his weary head down to rest at home, EXACTLY where he wanted to be on Mon. Nov. 6th. The heavens made a mistake. The ether took the wrong guy. Bob was a nice guy and did everything right. Cancer should be reserved for convicted criminals and...

Shirley Wagner

Nov 6, 2023

Shirley Mae Wagner died on Monday, November 6, 2023 at an early age of 93, one month short of her 94th. She was born 27 December 1929 to Tom and Viola Williams.

She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School where she met and married her high school boyfriend, Ed. They were married on May 15, 1948 and started to produce...

Cecilio Baraibar

Nov 3, 2023

Cecilio Baraibar was born in Yajalón, Chiapas, Mexico on August 2nd, 1936. He was the second oldest of seven children and completed his education in the Seminary of Montezuma in Las Vegas, New Mexico. While at Montezuma, he excelled in sports and played every sport imaginable.

He obtained his Master's degree from what was then College of St. Thomas. In...

Rodney Glazier

Nov 3, 2023

GLAZIER, Rodney (Rod) Age 86 of Oakdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2023 after a battle with Parkinson's disease/Lewy Body Alzheimer's. Born August 16, 1937 on the eastside of St. Paul, 1956 graduate from Johnson High School, and retired from West Publishing.

Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Elizabeth; in-laws May and Manuel; brother-in-law Roddy;...

Muriel Pollock

Oct 28, 2023

Muriel R. Pollock (nee Metz)Age 96 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Coon Rapids.

 Muriel Rose Metz Pollock Born 1/13/27- 10/28/23 96 years old. She is proceeded in death by infant granddaughter Jennifer Troup and daughter-in-law Mary Pollock. Muriel is survived by her children, Ron (Lee), Jackie (John) Troup, Russ, Joanne (Jim) Kohler and Teri (Craig) Carpenter; many grandchildren and...

Eugene Czyz

Oct 28, 2023

Eugene Joseph Czyz, born April 22, 1930, peacefully passed away Saturday October 28, 2023 at our Lady of Peace Hospice. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lorenzi) Czyz; father of Timothy Czyz, Natalie (Jeffrey Keierleber) Moyles, David (Debbie) Czyz and Paul (Lisa) Czyz. Grandfather to nine beautiful grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Mass honoring Eugene will be held on Friday,...

Robert "Bob" Fitzsimons

Oct 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fitzsimons died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 24th, at the age of 88.   A life long resident of St. Paul, Bob attended and graduated from St. Agnes Church and School, where he served as an altar boy. He learned his trade of carpentry at St. Paul Vo Tech, after which he had a 50 year career with James...

Ellen Letourneau

Oct 24, 2023

Ellen D. Letourneau (nee, Bossard), age 82, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital.

Ellen was born on November 16, 1940, in St. Paul, to Allen and Dorothy (Niven) Bossard. She grew up on the east side of St. Paul, and was a graduate of Johnson High School. She was united...

Donna Johnson

Oct 23, 2023

Donna Johnson, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at White Pine Assisted Living.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother, and her siblings, Elmer, Larry, and Arlene.

Donna is survived by her brother, Steve (Mary) Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.

 

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from...

Patricia Marier

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 23, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Vern and Eileen Dahl; sister, Pamela Williams and parents-in-law, Andrew and Delores Marier. 

Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Alfred; her children, Peter (Denise) Marier, Theresa Sellie (Joe Peltier), Michelle (Dennis) Gadbois and Daniel (Mary Jane) Marier.

Loved so...

Carol Bisson

Oct 23, 2023

Carol Bisson, 68, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Elizabeth Tordeur; and eldest sister, Betty (Norman) Maas. She is survived by her siblings, Delores Johnson, Alice (Gary) Weickelt, Karen Jean Allen, Judy Holden, and Edward Tordeur; special nieces, Karla (Jay Shelley) Weickelt and Wendy Weickelt;...

David Smith

Oct 23, 2023

David Carleton Smith was born on January 4, 1942, to Carleton Smith and Lily LeRoux of White Bear Lake, where he attended St. Mary’s School through 8th grade and White Bear Lake High School through 10th grade. White Bear Lake is where David called home most of his life, including where he worked and raised his children.

David was the...

Bonnie Youngquist

Oct 21, 2023

Bonnie Mae Youngquist, 78, of White Bear Lake passed away after her fight with cancer on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lestor Youngquist; and parents, Robert and Eleanor Steffer. Bonnie is survived by her children, Sara (Keith) Pankratz and William (Beth) Youngquist; grandchildren, Erin and...

Patricia Hawes

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia "Pat" HawesAge 97 Of St. Paul

Peacefully passed away on October 21, 2023. Pat was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene, daughter Patti; a sister and two brothers. Survived by son Michael (Sarah); grandchildren Hunter, Lucky & Axel Hawes and Daniel McGuiggian; sister-in-law Mary Ryan (Bill) and many nieces...