Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Marlys Benson

Jan 25, 2024

Marlys reached the impressive milestone of 93 years of age before her recent passing. She lived her life to the fullest.

Marlys loved her family, friends, playing and winning at cards, travel adventures, reading biographies and eating peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.  She was hardworking and made things happen no matter what. We described her as “feisty." She taught us to...

Billy Jean Horne

Jan 24, 2024

Billy Jean was born on September 9, 1927 in Havana, Arkansas. She passed on January 24, 2024 at the age of 96. She was a pioneer in the computer industry! While working in Washington D.C., she met the love of her life, Harold Joseph Horne. They were married May 22, 1965 and enjoyed 59 years together. 

Billy Jean was the daughter...

Gary Maslow

Jan 22, 2024

Gary R. Maslow

Age 67 of St. Paul

Passed away comfortably in his sleep on January 22, 2024. Gary is preceded in death by parents, Robert & Ann Maslow. He is survived by his partner, Darrell Ida; siblings, Wanda Stewart, Jim Sullivan, Tom Sullivan, and Greg Maslow; and many other family & friends. Visitation on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1-5 PM...

Helen Peterson

Jan 14, 2024

Helen Mae Heins Peterson was born on April 18, 1945 in Washington DC to parents Maynard and Marjorie (Schilling) Heins. She graduated from McLean High School, Fairfax, Virginia, 1963. She graduated from St Olaf College in the fall of 1966 majoring in art education. She played clarinet in the St.Olaf Band and enjoyed performing and touring with the Band. At...

Gary Will

Jan 14, 2024

Gary Paul Will

Age 65 of Ham Lake, MN

Gary Will, born on January 31, 1958, sadly left us on January 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was known for his love of golfing, motorcycles, and classic cars. He found solace in the freedom and thrill these hobbies provided. Whether it was hitting the greens with friends, riding the open...

Donald Opatz

Jan 14, 2024

Donald Simon Opatz, 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 with his entire family by his side. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who always had a glimmer in his eye. Don was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Don was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on March 30, 1931. He attended Catholic school...

Nadereh Newman

Jan 13, 2024

Nadereh Newman, 94, of White Bear Lake, MN, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Zanjan province of Iran, daughter of the late Jaleel and Sarah Mirbaha. Nadereh was married to her beloved husband, the late John Newman, for 52 years.

Nadereh was a retired art...

Joan J. Olson

Jan 12, 2024

Joan J. OLSON

Age 87 of White Bear Lake, formerly Vadnais Heights MN, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 12th. 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She lived a wonderful full life showing nothing less than love, selflessness, and patience. Her immense love for the Lord led her to serving many years...

Richard Francis Gadbois

Jan 12, 2024

Richard "Dickie" Gadbois, age 80 of Bruno and Isle, MN passed away on January 12th, 2024. He dedicated a large part of his life to taking people fishing. He died trying to keep those people safe on the lake, and... He was doing what he loved.

He was born May 25th, 1943 and was raised with his eight siblings in...

Gerald Hines

Jan 11, 2024

Jerry (Gerald Eugene) HinesJuly 3, 1949 - January 11, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother and friend. Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Laura (Closemore); parents Ken and Dorothy Hines; and sister Mary Crane. Survived by loving wife Mary Ann (Kyne); sons Brian (Kari), Tim, and Matt (Aubrey); grandchildren Cole (Hailey), Luke (Molly Wagner), and Tate...

William Schoetz

Jan 10, 2024

Schoetz, William (Bill)

White Bear Lake

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Bill was born 90 years ago to Mike and Mabel (Schuster) Schoetz in Merrill, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service, University of St. Thomas, and a 50-year...

William Klecker

Jan 8, 2024

William "Bill" Earl Klecker, J

 Loving Husband,  Dad, Papa, and Friend, age 74, of White Bear Township (previously of St. Paul and Roseville) passed away on January 8, 2024. 

Preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Klecker, mother-in-law Lucille Kunzer, and sister, Catherine Hoyhtya. 

Survived by wife of over 53 years, Kathleen "Kathy", and children, Karen (Jesse) Beauclaire, Kelly (Amy) Skare-Klecker,...

John Fabio

Jan 5, 2024

John Robert Fabio, 75, of Maplewood, MN and Brownsville, TX, passed away on January 5, 2024 after a year and a half battle with kidney cancer.

John was born on May 31, 1948 to Robert and Betty Fabio in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from North St. Paul High School and St Paul TVI. John retired from The Gillette Company in...