Obituaries

Garvin Bryant

Garvin Bryant

Aug 9, 2025

Garvin's Funeral Service will be recorded and available to watch on this page.

Carol Whitman

Carol Whitman

Aug 9, 2025

Carol Whitman peacefully passed away on August 9, 2025 in Maplewood, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Margaret Oberholtzer. Survived by her siblings, Paul (Carol) Oberholtzer, and Lynda Schaak; her children, Dawn (Greg) Gilsrud, Troy (Annette) Whitman, Theresa (Greg) Schloer, Chad (Melissa) Whitman, Steve (Jennifer) Whitman, Mark (Kelly) Whitman; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many...

Diane Prairie

Diane Prairie

Aug 7, 2025

Diane Marie "Bunge" Prairie

9/26/1956 - 8/7/2025

Although Diane tried her hardest not to be the center of attention, her wit, humor, and unselfish nature always stood out. She was proudest of her family and was most content spending time with them and taking in the scenery—especially the sailboats as they sailed downriver in the background of a family gathering. Family wasn't...

Mary Ann Wesley

Mary Ann Wesley

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Ann Wesley

Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother

Age 89 of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully August 6, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Robert; grandson Brian; parents Michael & Emelia Grosinger; brother Michael and sisters Amelia Kimlinger & Mildred Zook. Survived by children Susan Sullivan (John), Micheal (Kim) & David; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends....

Jim Long

Jim Long

Aug 2, 2025

Long, James Martin "Jim", 85, of White Bear Township, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cathy "DoDo"; children, Lisa (Dave) Opatz, and Jimmer; grandchildren, Sam Opatz, Travis (Kayla), and Jacob (Mia); great- grandchildren, Owen, Colton, and Haizel; sister, Gloria "Nellie" Folsom; and other...

Greg Peterson

Greg Peterson

Aug 1, 2025

Gregory Thomas Peterson, "Greg", 67, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Roseville, passed away on August 1, 2025 in his home after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on May 17, to Kenneth and Lois (Schoeberl) Peterson, who have preceded him in death. Greg is survived by his wife, Kristen Stuart Peterson; children, Nathan Stuart (Tess) of Hugo,...

Mary Austin

Mary Austin

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Ellen Meinert Austin, beloved mother and grandmother “GrandMary", age 95, of Mahtomedi, MN, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, St. Paul Oral Surgeon, Dr. L. Thomas Austin II; and brother, Dr. John K. Meinert.

She is survived by her sister, Ruth Gilbert; and brother, Karl Meinert; her five loving children, Sally Ronat (Jon), Susan...

Richard "Dick" Meath

Richard "Dick" Meath

Jul 29, 2025

Meath, Richard "Dick", 84, of Vadnais Heights and Hugo, passed away on July 29, 2025.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, Donna (Silbaugh) Meath; children Mary (Greg) Doriott of Harris, MN and Rich (Beth) Meath; as well as six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother Bill Meath of Michigan; and sisters Barb Turnblad, Helen...

Christopher Gregory

Christopher Gregory

Jul 27, 2025

Christopher C. Gregory, born April 6, 1970 passed away on July 27, 2025. Preceded in death by his mother Gail and infant brother Thomas. Survived by his father Charles; his sister Dawn (Craig) Meyers, and nieces Mackenna & Danielle. Chris graduated from the University of Montana and worked at Alaskan Airlines in the marketing department. He had many health issues...

Joan Marie Ring

Joan Marie Ring

Jul 25, 2025

Joan Marie Ring

Age 69 of White Bear Lake

(nee Schostag)

Passed away suddenly on July 25, 2025 less than a day after her brother Jay passed away. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Mary; brothers Fred & Jay. Survived by husband Tom; daughters Renee Lange (Todd) and Robin Kohler (Luke); grandchildren Reyna, Landon, Rilynn & Alana; sister, Sandy (Tom) Seebold ;sister...

Cynthia Johnston

Cynthia Johnston

Jul 24, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Johnston passed away on July 24, 2025. Born in Park Rapids, MN, Cindy moved to the Twin Cities as a child, where she built a life filled with love and laughter. Her legacy lives on in her four beloved children, Allan (Kaylee) Johnston, Steven Johnston, Michael (Ellen) Johnston, and Angela (Derek) Boone, and her four beautiful grandchildren, Inga Boone,...

James Franzen

James Franzen

Jul 24, 2025

James Louis Franzen

Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Julie. Survived by wife, Eileen; children, Eric (Brandi), Jessie (Jeff), and Josh (Janet); papa to Nolan, Oliver, Evelyn, Elijah, Penelope, and Juniper; sister, Pat Saxon; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St. Genevieve Parish Community...

Henry "Jay" Schostag

Henry "Jay" Schostag

Jul 24, 2025



Henry “Jay” Schostag

Age 71

Of Hugo/White Bear Lake

Passed away suddenly on July 24, 2025 less than a day before his sister Joan. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Mary; brother Fred. Survived by wife of 36 years, Grace LaValle Schostag of Hugo; children Rochelle Knotts (Corbyn) & Clayton; grandson James Jay and another boy on the way; sister, Sandy (Tom)...

Cheri Gorman

Cheri Gorman

Jul 22, 2025

Cheri Gorman, 93, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick "Skip" Will; second husband, Dennis Gorman; and son, Gary Will. She is survived by her children, Ron (Mary) Will, Tony (Wendy) Will, Greg (Carol) Will; Gary's significant other, Kellie Anderson; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-...

Linda Rae Tschetter

Linda Rae Tschetter

Jul 21, 2025

Linda Rae Tschetter (Pierson)

Age 58 of White Bear Lake

Passed away on July 21, 2025. Born on November 14, 1966, in Mahtomedi, MN, Linda spent her formative years in the area before going on to graduate from Century College, and earning her Bachelor's degree from Metro State University. In 1993, she tied the knot with her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Tschetter,...

Judy Tetzlaff

Judy Tetzlaff

Jul 21, 2025

Tetzlaff, Judy Ann (Jackelen) It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Tetzlaff announces her passing after a battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 68 years old.

Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Tom; and children, Kristy, Lance (Teresa); and grandchildren, Chelsea and Brooklyn.

Judy will also be fondly remembered by...

Joshua Brix

Joshua Brix

Jul 18, 2025

Joshua Timothy Brix born February 7, 1988 and passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father Bruce. Josh is survived by his fiancée Kate Wilson; mom Kim Brix; sister Stacy (Joel) McIntosh and their children Nora, Matty & Vivian. He was beloved by his family, many friends and his employees at United Healthcare....

Rebecca  "Becky" Wyganowski

Rebecca "Becky" Wyganowski

Jul 16, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Wyganowski, “Becky,” of St Paul, was born on December 31,1966 and passed away, surrounded by family on July 16, 2025, at the age of 58. She is survived by her loving husband Jay Mews and their canine companion, Boji; brother Bob (Kristy) and their sons Brandon and Ryan; brother Russ (Renaye) and their children Rachel, Garrett, Trevor and...

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal

Jul 15, 2025

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal (April 25, 1940 – July 15, 2025)



Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, “shuffled off this

mortal coil” on July 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on April 25, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa,

Bobbee was the youngest of eight daughters born to Mary Frances and Harlan Link.



After years of picking an untold number of strawberries, Bobbee...

Louis Vetter

Louis Vetter

Jul 15, 2025

Louis "Joe" Vetter

Age 81

Of St. Paul

Passed away on July 15, 2025 after complications from Dementia/Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by parents Robert & Medora. Survived by wife of 59 years, Joanne (nee Monno); children Christopher (Katie) & Rachel Bahn (Chris); grandchildren Katie Carr (Nate), Brad Vetter, Maxton & Emmy Bahn; great grandson Layne; brothers Steve (Laurel), Gene (Holly) & Mark (Penny);...