Obituaries

May 16, 2025

Dodds, Andrew Richard

Age 69 of Saint Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly from various medical challenges on May 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents Roger and Joan Dodds, sisters Christine and Julie Dodds, and brother Joseph Dodds. Survived by sisters Gini Dodds (Curt Almsted) and Betsy (Steven) Ganz, niece Stephanie (Ryan) Goetz, nephew Kyle Ganz, and several cousins and friends.

Graduate of...

May 15, 2025

James George Nash "Mort"

Age 89 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Local 70 Operating Engineers. Preceded in death by wife, Eleanor (Roden) Nash; son, William Nash; parents, James & Genevieve Nash; siblings, Richard, William, Gerald, Robert, Helen, Genevieve, and Mary. Survived by daughters, Julie (Bret) Nash Smith and Mary (Janice Kwallek) Nash; grandchildren, William, Michelle, and Madeline;...

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hans Josef Anderson

November 8, 1981 - May 13, 2025

With broken hearts and deep gratitude for the life he lived, we announce the passing of Hans Josef Anderson, who died on May 13, 2025, at the age of 43, after facing a brain tumor with extraordinary grace and courage.

Hans was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth...

May 13, 2025

Godbout, Arlene R., 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by husband, Dave; son, Chris; brother, Bob Tippel; and sister, Diane Swensen. She is survived by, sons, David (Carole), Pat, (Kathy), and Mark (Joanne); daughter-in-law, Liz; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry and Jim Tippel; dear friend of 74...

May 13, 2025

Betty Jane Frohrib Obituary

Born on February 13, 1930 she passed to her Lord on May 13, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Formerly of St. Paul and Oshkosh, WI, she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Darrell A. Frohrib. Survived by children Ellen Wingfield (Jeff), Sandra Wills (Lorance) and Paul Frohrib (Mary); 4 grandchildren Corey Wills (Martha),...

May 12, 2025

Glen A. Bjornson, 85, of Hugo, passed away on May 12, 2025. Born on August 4, 1939 in Pemberton, MN to Louise (Soderman) and Clarence Bjornson, Glen attended Pemberton High School. Glen was an Army Veteran and worked in construction and the agriculture field. He loved to fish and hunt but his favorite past time was watching his granddaughter's sporting...

May 10, 2025

May 5, 2025

Eloise Quinn Olson, 10 years old, of White Bear Township, was taken far too soon after a recent diagnosis of Leukemia and complications with treatment. She is survived by her parents, Amy and Eric; brother, Oliver; crazy but cute dog, Nica; grandparents, Grandma Burger, Grandma Denise, and Grandpa and Grandma Olson. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

May 5, 2025

Jutta M. Koegler

Age 95, Longtime Resident of St. Paul

Jutta was born on February 28, 1930 in Germany. She immigrated to the United States of America, originally living in New York. Jutta settled down in St. Paul, Minnesota where she married her husband, Henry Koegler. She and Henry had three daughters together, which kept Jutta plenty busy. Later in life, after...

May 2, 2025

Curtis Elmer Nelson

Born March 30, 1932. Died May 2, 2025. Curt was a true patriarch He grew up in White Bear Lake and met Barbara Kay Chapman when he was age 14. They were married in 1955 and were blessed with four children. They lived in Forest Lake for 50+ years.

Anyone who knew Curt, knew that his word was his...

Apr 28, 2025

Quinn, Irene A. (nee Costello), 103, of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on April 28, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph; and her 7 siblings. She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Norbert) Tennessen, Patrick (Lana), Sr. Peggy Quinn OSF, and Michael (Kathleen); 9 grandchildren, Brian (Denise)...

Apr 27, 2025

Marlene Rose Yarusso (Hudalla)

June 7, 1935 - April 27, 2025

Age 89 of Lake Elmo

“If you are reading this, I am having a good day. I am in heaven.”

Marlene (Miss Marlene to her students) was a school teacher for 50+ years at Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s of the Lake, St. Pius X, Blessed Sacrament and District 622 elementary schools.

She was very...

Apr 26, 2025

Linda Marie Yeck passed away on April 26, 2025 at The University of Minnesota Medical Center after a thirteen-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was 77 years old.

Linda Betz was born in Muskegon Michigan on September 4, 1947. She graduated in 1965 from Orchard View High school. She and her husband Doug Yeck, of Mt. Clemons Michigan, were married...

Apr 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Maureen L. (McNeally) Olsen

March 21, 1941 – April 26, 2025

Maureen was born on March 21, 1941, in St. Paul (Midway), Minnesota. She grew up there with her brother Mike and half-sister Patricia, attending St. Columba and graduating from Wilson High School in 1959. From an early age, Maureen had a joyful, welcoming spirit—someone who made friends...

Apr 25, 2025

Patricia Ann (Holl) Johnson

September 22, 1932 - April 25, 2025

Patricia Ann (Holl) Johnson of Vadnais Heights, born September 22, 1932, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. Patricia found peace and love in Jesus, her deep Catholic Faith, and her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wayne "Wings" Johnson; parents, Frederick and Mary Holl;...

Apr 24, 2025

Jean Carlton Whitaker Ambler

Loving wife of Jack Ambler, devoted mother of five sons, and leader in the volunteer community, died April 24 at age 93 at home.

Refined and stylish, she loved and excelled at bridge and tennis which brought her together with many friends over the years. She helped instill a competitive but fair temperament in her sons playing many...

Apr 24, 2025

Gloria Eleanore Marie Iverson, 97, passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 24, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Oak Meadows Senior Living community, Oakdale, MN.

Gloria was born on November 30, 1927 to Miner and Margaret (Roth) Peterson on the East Side of St. Paul. She often shared stories of growing up on Margaret Street on the...

Apr 22, 2025

Mary (Hajlo) Erickson

12/24/53-4/22/25

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a long illness. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Leonard, son Colonel Theodore Erickson (Diana), U.S. Air Force, and grandchildren Ryan and Marissa; siblings Sue Lundholm, Pam (Joe) Baber, Michael (Gwen) Hajlo, Teri (Kevin) McCloughan, Judy (Mike) Schwartz, Nancy (Greg) Johnson, and Robert (Monica) Hajlo; in-laws Terry (Therese) Erickson, Candy...

Apr 20, 2025

Muellner, Marilyn L. Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James and is greatly missed by him and her 3 children: Jon Charles of Port Angeles, WA; Todd James (Jennifer) of Oro Valley, AZ, and Beth Ann (Martin Lubell) Muellner...

Apr 20, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) J. Gangl (nee Pengra) passed away at the age of 72 on Easter Day, April 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathy lived a spirit of great kindness for all she met and enriched the lives of all who knew her well.

The oldest of six girls, Kathy was born...