Obituaries

Joyce Dunn

Joyce Dunn

Feb 19, 2024

Joyce Van Guilder Dunn

September 1, 1934 to February 19, 2024

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister. Joyce was devoted to her Catholic religion. Joyce was born on September 1, 1934 in LeSueur, MN to Lawrence Nicholis Clemen and Florence Guertin Clemen. Her maternal grandmother was Maggie McGraw whose parents came from Ireland making St. Patrick's Day special in...

Lisa Cronin-Hennessy

Lisa Cronin-Hennessy

Feb 18, 2024

Lisa Cronin-Hennessy

Passed away on Sunday, February 18th, 2024 at University of Minnesota Hospital after a short illness. Her family was by her side.

Lisa was born July 14, 1966 in Arlington, MA. She loved music, bicycling, gardening, and was an avid Trekkie. She also loved baking and was known for her delicious pies.

Lisa established Riversong Montessori Preschool in Minneapolis. She loved...

Terrance J. Vadnais

Terrance J. Vadnais

Feb 18, 2024

Terrance "Terry" Joseph VadnaisAge 82 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.Passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2024.

Terry loved his family, sweets and everything firefighting. He was a White Bear Lake firefighter for 51 years and retired as Captain in 2014.

Terry first met Pam when her bus ride home dropped her off at White Bear...

Marie Bristol

Marie Bristol

Feb 16, 2024

Marie Louise Bristol (Snyder), age 91, was ushered peacefully into heaven February 16, 2024. She was born February 8, 1933 in Madelia, Minnesota to Martin and Adelia Snyder (Gjertsen). Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart, best friend, and husband of 67 years James Howard Bristol. Marie is survived by her children, Kathy Bristol-Lee, Guy (Rhonda), Brian (Cheryl), Steven...

Theodore " Trapper" Thompson

Theodore " Trapper" Thompson

Feb 12, 2024

Theodore W. (Trapper) Thompson

Born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Iver and Lillian (Lucci) Thompson.

Served in the Marine Corps Reserves 1947-1949.

In 1952, he married the love of his life, Delores. They had six girls, all of which made him so proud and who he talked about endlessly. He is survived by daughters, Roxanne (Allan) Stover of Illinois, Barb (David Ayers) Thompson-Ayers...

Tim R. VanDell Sr.

Tim R. VanDell Sr.

Feb 10, 2024

Timothy Robert VanDell Sr.Age 75 of White Bear LakePassed away February 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Tim's warmth, humor, and love for life left a mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is survived by his beloved wife Pat, with whom he shared the joy of raising their children and watching their grandchildren grow and...

Roseadele Cartier

Roseadele Cartier

Feb 9, 2024

Roseadele Irene Cartier

Age 98

Died February 9, 2024

Born at home June 4, 1925, to Solomon and Mathilda (Cote) Cardinal in White Bear Lake, MN, her beloved hometown where she lovingly raised her devoted family and enjoyed most of her life. Survived by children Daniel (Mary), Constance (Fred) Halverson, Thomas (Kari), Colleen (Glenn) Heapy and Steven (Gail); grandchildren Cynthia (Brian) Doffing, Mike...

Louis Morelli

Louis Morelli

Feb 7, 2024

Morelli, Louis A., 80, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Rose Morelli. He is survived by his wife, Jammie; daughters, Gina, Kim (Todd) Daddario, and Angela; grandkids, Anthony (Brinna), Marco, and Elena; sisters, Syliva Sorini and Donna Morelli; and many nieces; nephews;...

Sandy Villella

Sandy Villella

Feb 7, 2024

Sandy was born February 02, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the second oldest of sixteen children who grew up in Lauderdale, MN. Sandy graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1966. 

The year after graduating he was drafted into the Vietnam War, serving as a Combat Engineer with the US Army 1967-1969. He returned home a proud Veteran, and reminisced...

Eugene Piccolo

Eugene Piccolo

Feb 6, 2024

Eugene Piccolo of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on 2/6/24.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Catherine (Filippi); and sister Anna Marie. Survived by his sister, JoAnn Lombardo; nephew, Antonino Lombardo; nieces, Annalisa and Alessandra Lombardo; and many cousins, extended families, and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024...

Thomas R. Madden

Thomas R. Madden

Feb 5, 2024

Madden

Thomas R.

Age 73

Of White Bear Lake

Tom passed away after a long illness on February 5, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert & Diane. He is survived by sons Chris Madden (Laura) & Joe (Shauna); 3 grandchildren; brothers Jack (Diane) & Kevin and sister Debbie. Long and successful Banking career at First/US Bank, following in his father's footsteps. Prayer Service...

Albert  Riley Maiers Jr.

Albert Riley Maiers Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Albert Riley Maiers, Jr Albert (Bert) Maiers of North Oaks passed away on February 4, 2024 at the age of 96. Bert is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 73 years, his devoted daughters Judy (Brad), Cindy, and Cathy (Tim), and his many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bert adored Nancy and was a doting father to his daughters. A man of...

Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson

Feb 1, 2024

Thompson

Jim

Age 67 of St. Paul.

Retired from the USPS

Born on September 11, 1956 in St. Paul and passed away in his home on February 1, 2024. Survived by wife Sherrie; children Annie, Amanda, James (Natalia) and Shawn; step-children Cassie & Abbey; 6 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & friends. Service on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL,...

Betty Nelson

Betty Nelson

Jan 30, 2024

Betty “Boop” A. (Olson) Nelson, age 90, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN.,passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2024 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN where she had resided for the last two years. She was born Nov. 17, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Bernard and Amanda (Anderson) Olson.

She married Gerald D. Nelson in 1953, and they had...

Mary Markoe

Mary Markoe

Jan 29, 2024

Mary Oldenburg Markoe, 93, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna; husband, David "Skipper" Markoe; great-grandson, Darion; and sisters, Winnie Stanek, Ginny Pawlenty, and Jackie Hoeppner.

She is survived by her children, David Jr. (Judy), Stephanie Askin, Elizabeth, Peter, and Sara (Jeff) Hanson; grandchildren, Abram, Elizabeth, Nathaniel,...

Dorothy Nohava

Dorothy Nohava

Jan 27, 2024

Dorothy Ann (Wimmer) Nohava

Age 89

Dorothy, also known as "Dot", passed away on January 27, 2024, after battling heart failure and pneumonia.

Dorothy was born on December 5, 1934, in the small town of Rock Creek, MN. Throughout her life, she resided in Rock Creek, St. Paul, White Bear Lake, and Forest Lake, MN, having deep roots in each community.

Soon after graduating...

Tharsilla Schoeller

Tharsilla Schoeller

Jan 27, 2024

Tharsilla "Tris" Mary Schoeller

Age 82

Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 27, 2024. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survived by sister, Kitty Goiffon; brother, Leo Schoeller; and many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews. A devoted member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic...

Rita Kelly

Rita Kelly

Jan 26, 2024

Kelly, Rita A. 

Rita Kelly (nee Marking), 87, of White Bear Lake, passed away quietly on January 26, 2024. Rita was born in Cross Plaines, WI and grew up on a dairy farm, but that wasn’t for her. She wanted to be a nurse and have a career and so went to the big city, Chicago, to attend St. Anthony De...

Mary V. Fosmer

Mary V. Fosmer

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Virginia Fosmer (nee Wiemann)Age 79 of White Bear LakePassed away January 26, 2024A loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother.

Mary grew up on a farm in Nebraska. She pursued her education at the University of Nebraska, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree. On June 10, 1967, Mary married Richard Fosmer, embarking on a journey of love and companionship that...

Deborah Masanz

Deborah Masanz

Jan 25, 2024

Deborah Lynn Masanz, "Deb", 69 of Little Canada, passed away on Thursday, January 25, after a long battle with COPD. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Irene Giampaolo; and uncle, Michael Giampaolo.  All of which she lovingly and selflessly cared for in their final years.

Deb is survived by her son, Ryan; sister, Suzanne Greenwalt (Robert Thomas); nieces,...