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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 (nee Olson) Nelson, age 89, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN., passed away on Jan. 30, 2024 in Brainerd, MN. She was born Nov. 17, 1933 in St. Paul. She married Gerald D. Nelson of White Bear Lake in 1953, and they had five sons who were raised in White Bear Lake. She was trained as a chef after...

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,...

Marlys Benson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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