Obituaries

Mary Oberg

Mary Oberg

Jun 17, 2023

Mary Oberg (nee Grife,) 99 formerly of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Clayton A. Oberg. She is survived by her children, Allen, Susan Hick, Paul, Sara Perry, and Diane Clemens; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many other beloved family and friends.

Included herewith is a portion of...

Steve Olson

Steve Olson

Jun 17, 2023

Olson, Steve, 59, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mom, Joanne; brother, Scott; and nephew, Bobby. Steve is survived by his dad, Bob; sister, Deb; nephew, Jesse (Jill); great nephew, Jonah; uncle, Johnny; good friend, Glenn; and many other family and friends.

Steve was an excellent and skilled...

Bernadine Taft

Bernadine Taft

Jun 16, 2023

Bernadine C. Taft

10/22/1925 - 6/16/2023

Mom passed away on June 16, 2023 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Taft; and grandson, Jason Mathisen; her parents and six siblings. Mom is survived by her son, Larry (Fran Dempster) Taft; daughters, Barb (Sandy)Villella and Robin (Don) Mathisen; grandchildren, Brian Mathisen, Nick (Shannon) Blake,...

Dennis Wilkinson

Dennis Wilkinson

Jun 12, 2023

Dennis Arthur Wilkinson, loving father, grandfather, and brother, age 81, died peacefully on June 12, 2023. He is survived and loved by his son Russ (wife Tammy), grandsons DJ and Odin. Loved by his brothers, sister, and many family members.

 

Denny had a great love of all things cars and racing. He was a movie buff and had a...

Lannie Bivings

Lannie Bivings

Jun 11, 2023

Lannie "Tilly" Vanessa Bivings

64, of Minneapolis, formerly of South Carolina

Sunrise: May 2, 1959  Sunset: June 11, 2023

Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Bivings Sr. Survived by her children, Timothy Bivings Jr., Antonio Bivings, Lakita Bivings, and Thomas Taylor II; brothers, Clarence and Carlton Anderson; 16 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Mom called us her fourty-fours. You...

Thomas "Tommy" Roen

Thomas "Tommy" Roen

Jun 11, 2023

Thomas D. Roen (68), of Ladysmith, Wisconsin and St. Paul, Minnesota passed away too soon on June 11, 2023.

Thomas, known as Tommy by many, was born to Lyle and Beverly (Cochrane) Roen, on January 1, 1955, in River Falls, Wisconsin. Tommy attended school in River Falls. He joined the Army in January 1973 and served 4 years and 10...

John Vadnais

John Vadnais

Jun 6, 2023

John Ward Vadnais

October 13, 1941 - June 6, 2023

John Ward Vadnais, a beloved father, accomplished professional, and devoted community member, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and a zest for life that will forever be cherished.

John was born on October 13, 1941, in San...

Judith Walsh

Judith Walsh

Jun 6, 2023

Judith Marie Walsh

Age 80; of St. Paul Minnesota

Died June 6, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Marie Walsh (Schafhauser). She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her mother and father; Helen and Walter Schafhauser,...

Thomas Ziegler

Thomas Ziegler

Jun 5, 2023

THOMAS M ZIEGLER

December 13 1973 - June 5, 2023

His extended family wishes to note the passing of Thomas M Ziegler. He died in his 49th year of natural causes and now his presence, his hugs, his smiles and his comments will be missed at family gatherings. Tom loved driving children, especially those with special needs, and he was...

Mary Ann Brunhuber

Mary Ann Brunhuber

Jun 5, 2023

Brunhuber (nee Fuller), Mary Ann, 87, of St. Paul, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by husband, Bob; sons, David and Bobby; and daughter, Susan. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Jon) Borgstrom, Patty (Joe) Wirth, and Barb (Dave) Anderson; son, James; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Jeanne (Bill) Manzer, and brother,...

Doug Carlson

Doug Carlson

Jun 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the Carlson Family must announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Doug Carlson on Saturday, June 3rd. Doug was admitted to St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN on Friday, May 26th fighting extreme fatigue and pain. Known to some, but not all, Dad had been battling cancer for the past number of...

Ty Berg

Ty Berg

May 29, 2023

Tyrone P. Berg, age 83, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

Ty Berg was born at home in Wabasso, Minnesota, on June 12, 1939, to Julia and Albert Berg. He grew up on the family farm in Clements, Minnesota, and his farming roots were an important part of his life's story. He enjoyed sharing...

Hazel Schrul

Hazel Schrul

May 28, 2023

Hazel L. Schrul (nee Britz)Age 95 of White Bear LakePassed away on May 28, 2023

Preceded in death by husband, Albert; sons, Greg, Larry and Dave; granddaughter, Jessie. Hazel is survived by her children, Ron, Julie (Dale), Diane, Linda (Kevin), Dan, Dennis (Marie), Laura (Rick) and Allan (Diana); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Curt and Carol.Funeral Service 11am on Friday,...

Thomas Mahowald

Thomas Mahowald

May 24, 2023

Thomas Alan Mahowald, age 67, returned to the loving arms of God on May 24th after a lengthy battle with leukemia. He is survived by the love of his life and devoted wife of 45 years, Mary Jo, sons, John and Tim (Libby), beloved grandchildren, Miguel and Mateo, mother, Eileen, sisters, Pat (Jeff Theroux) and Carol Vissers, and many nieces...

Delores M. Prybella

Delores M. Prybella

May 22, 2023

Delores Motzko PrybellaAge 96 Passed away peacefully on May 22nd

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Delores is survived by her daughters, Denise and Lynn and her granddaughter, Keely. Funeral Mass 11am on Wednesday, June 7 at St. Pascal's Church, 1757 Conway St. St. Paul. Visitation begins at 10:30am. Burial alongside her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Gerri Wilt

Gerri Wilt

May 22, 2023

Wilt

Gerri

Age 83

Of White Bear Lake

Died on May 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband Tom, daughter Sue Flaspeter & parents Ray & Toots Leick. Survived by daughters Sally (Frank) Kline, Shannon (Sean) Sargent, Stacey (Mark) Stein, Sarah (Tim) Cichon; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren & siblings Cindy Hess (Tim), Don Leick (Monica)...

Janice Miller

Janice Miller

May 19, 2023

Janice Leah Miller was a faith filled and beautiful soul born October 25, 1935 in West Chicago and passed away on May 19, 2023 in Maplewood, MN at the age of 87 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith; parents Paul & Verna Wegener and siblings Lorraine, Norma, Earl & Audrey. She is survived by her daughter...

Marilyn Blais

Marilyn Blais

May 18, 2023

Blais, Marilyn L.

Peacefully at age 79 of Maplewood. Preceded in death by parents, husband, David and son Daniel. Survived by her daughter Barbara (Chris) Rueb of St. Paul and 2 grandchildren: Calvin & Jonah. Also by brother Ronald Kjelsberg of St. Paul. Private services were held. Marilyn enjoyed working for many years in administration at the University of St....

Albena Donovan

Albena Donovan

May 17, 2023

 

Donovan

Albena "Bena"

(nee Richie)

Age 96

Of Ecumen Seasons of Maplewood, MN formerly of St. Paul, passed away May 17, 2023. Born April 28, 1927, she is preceded in death by her parents John and Rose Ricci, husband Daniel, brothers and sister Mary Kelcher, Frank Ricci, Richard Ritchie, Bernice Swanson, Carmel Ricci, and Rose Mary Baregi, as well...

Thomas Ballard

Thomas Ballard

May 16, 2023

Thomas M.

Beloved Son, Brother & Uncle

Age 57 of Maplewood

Passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. Survived by parents Dennis & Marie; sister Christine Mansmith (Tim); niece Nicole Funk (Chet); nephews Tony (Josette) & Andrew (Marissa); great nieces & nephews. Tom has always adored his dogs and is survived by Chelsea. Longtime employee of WBL Kowalski's Market. Prayer...