Obituaries

Michael Natterstad

Nov 8, 2023

In loving memory of Michael John Natterstad, a man whose life was woven together by his family, friends, and a passion for the lake and outdoors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Colleen Natterstad (nee Conroy), and father John W. Natterstad. Mike is survived by his three children...

Louis Cotroneo

Nov 7, 2023

Louis P. Cotroneo

Passed peacefully at age 93. Born August 7, 1930. Lou's energy, spirit, and love to be around others remained until the end. Preceded in death by parents Jennie and Pasquale; siblings, Dominic, Frank, Rosalia, Bertha; wife, Betty,; great grandson, Louie. Also preceded in death by many other relatives and friends.

He will be missed by his...

Robert Fredrickson

Nov 6, 2023

 

Robert Fredrickson Bob combatted leukemia for 7-months, like one tough mfer. He laid his weary head down to rest at home, EXACTLY where he wanted to be on Mon. Nov. 6th. The heavens made a mistake. The ether took the wrong guy. Bob was a nice guy and did everything right. Cancer should be reserved for convicted criminals and...

Shirley Wagner

Nov 6, 2023

Shirley Mae Wagner died on Monday, November 6, 2023 at an early age of 93, one month short of her 94th. She was born 27 December 1929 to Tom and Viola Williams.

She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School where she met and married her high school boyfriend, Ed. They were married on May 15, 1948 and started to produce...

Cecilio Baraibar

Nov 3, 2023

Cecilio Baraibar was born in Yajalón, Chiapas, Mexico on August 2nd, 1936. He was the second oldest of seven children and completed his education in the Seminary of Montezuma in Las Vegas, New Mexico. While at Montezuma, he excelled in sports and played every sport imaginable.

He obtained his Master's degree from what was then College of St. Thomas. In...

Rodney Glazier

Nov 3, 2023

GLAZIER, Rodney (Rod) Age 86 of Oakdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2023 after a battle with Parkinson's disease/Lewy Body Alzheimer's. Born August 16, 1937 on the eastside of St. Paul, 1956 graduate from Johnson High School, and retired from West Publishing.

Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Elizabeth; in-laws May and Manuel; brother-in-law Roddy;...

Muriel Pollock

Oct 28, 2023

Muriel R. Pollock (nee Metz)Age 96 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Coon Rapids.

 Muriel Rose Metz Pollock Born 1/13/27- 10/28/23 96 years old. She is proceeded in death by infant granddaughter Jennifer Troup and daughter-in-law Mary Pollock. Muriel is survived by her children, Ron (Lee), Jackie (John) Troup, Russ, Joanne (Jim) Kohler and Teri (Craig) Carpenter; many grandchildren and...

Eugene Czyz

Oct 28, 2023

Eugene Joseph Czyz, born April 22, 1930, peacefully passed away Saturday October 28, 2023 at our Lady of Peace Hospice. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lorenzi) Czyz; father of Timothy Czyz, Natalie (Jeffrey Keierleber) Moyles, David (Debbie) Czyz and Paul (Lisa) Czyz. Grandfather to nine beautiful grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Mass honoring Eugene will be held on Friday,...

Robert "Bob" Fitzsimons

Oct 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fitzsimons died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 24th, at the age of 88.   A life long resident of St. Paul, Bob attended and graduated from St. Agnes Church and School, where he served as an altar boy. He learned his trade of carpentry at St. Paul Vo Tech, after which he had a 50 year career with James...

Ellen Letourneau

Oct 24, 2023

Ellen D. Letourneau (nee, Bossard), age 82, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital.

Ellen was born on November 16, 1940, in St. Paul, to Allen and Dorothy (Niven) Bossard. She grew up on the east side of St. Paul, and was a graduate of Johnson High School. She was united...

Donna Johnson

Oct 23, 2023

Donna Johnson, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at White Pine Assisted Living.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother, and her siblings, Elmer, Larry, and Arlene.

Donna is survived by her brother, Steve (Mary) Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.

 

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from...

Patricia Marier

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 23, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Vern and Eileen Dahl; sister, Pamela Williams and parents-in-law, Andrew and Delores Marier. 

Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Alfred; her children, Peter (Denise) Marier, Theresa Sellie (Joe Peltier), Michelle (Dennis) Gadbois and Daniel (Mary Jane) Marier.

Loved so...

Carol Bisson

Oct 23, 2023

Carol Bisson, 68, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Elizabeth Tordeur; and eldest sister, Betty (Norman) Maas. She is survived by her siblings, Delores Johnson, Alice (Gary) Weickelt, Karen Jean Allen, Judy Holden, and Edward Tordeur; special nieces, Karla (Jay Shelley) Weickelt and Wendy Weickelt;...

David Smith

Oct 23, 2023

David Carleton Smith was born on January 4, 1942, to Carleton Smith and Lily LeRoux of White Bear Lake, where he attended St. Mary’s School through 8th grade and White Bear Lake High School through 10th grade. White Bear Lake is where David called home most of his life, including where he worked and raised his children.

David was the...

Bonnie Youngquist

Oct 21, 2023

Bonnie Mae Youngquist, 78, of White Bear Lake passed away after her fight with cancer on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lestor Youngquist; and parents, Robert and Eleanor Steffer. Bonnie is survived by her children, Sara (Keith) Pankratz and William (Beth) Youngquist; grandchildren, Erin and...

Patricia Hawes

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia "Pat" HawesAge 97 Of St. Paul

Peacefully passed away on October 21, 2023. Pat was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene, daughter Patti; a sister and two brothers. Survived by son Michael (Sarah); grandchildren Hunter, Lucky & Axel Hawes and Daniel McGuiggian; sister-in-law Mary Ryan (Bill) and many nieces...

Douglas Baker

Oct 20, 2023

Douglas D. Baker, 80, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 20th at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in 1943 in Grass Valley, California, the family moved back to Minnesota while he was still an infant; eventually settling in Saint Paul. He was a 1961 graduate of Wilson High School and...

Patrick Donovan

Oct 20, 2023

Patrick James DonovanLoving Brother, Uncle & Friend

Age 69 of St. Paul and Aruba. Passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents Daniel & Albena. Survived by siblings Dennis (Cindy), Kathy (Jim Henk), Michael (Ann), Kevin (Rosa), Shawn (Lara) & Daniel (Amy); Aunt Angeline Kucera & Uncle Emil Kucera,...

Audrey Connolly

Oct 20, 2023

Audrey Connolly (nee Pietraszewski)

Age 92

Passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack; granddaughter Jodi and son-in-law Stan. Loving mother to Colleen, John Jr. (Debbie), Teri (Bill) & Mike; grandma to BJ (Lisa), Nickea (Ryan) and Kristen (Aaron) and great grandma to Jacob (Bridget), Aydan, Katelyn, Jack, Lane & Opal. Mass...

Barbara Martinez

Oct 20, 2023

Barbara Jean Martinez (Hofmeister), 1939-2023: passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and spent most of her life in the surrounding area. Family was first and foremost in her life and she was dedicated to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was a strong woman...