Obituaries

Charlene Klotz

Jul 31, 2023

Charlene M. Klotz (nee Dokka), 75, of Oakdale, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023.

Charlene is preceded in death by her former spouse, Henry "Hank" Klotz; parents, Charles and Mary Dokka; brothers, Gerald and John Dokka; sister, Enid Donahue; twin brother, Charles Dokka; and sister-in-law, Patricia Dokka.

She will be dearly missed by her three children, Christine "Tina"...

Thomas E. Sklar

Jul 28, 2023

Sklar

Thomas E. "Tom"

Age 77 of White Bear Lake

Retired in 2007 from 3M

Passed away surrounded by loving family on July 28, 2023. Preceded in death by parents George & Emma. Survived by wife Cheryl; children Angela Downs (Chris), Matt (Kim), Tracy Aymar (Gary) & Kirk; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Sandra Geiger & Janet Newman; nieces;...

Michael Kuhl

Jul 22, 2023

Michael "Mike" James Kuhl

8/28/1954 - 7/22/2023

Cherished by wife, Richelle "Shelly" (nee Ranallo); brothers, Patrick Canfield (Jean), Charles (Debra) Kuhl and Timothy Kuhl; extended in-law family, Mari O'Keefe, Nancy Swenson and Swenson family; nieces, Gerri Johnson (Mike) Susan Kuhl (Ben Kania) Sarah Kuhl, Melissa Kuhl-Schuehle (Rob) and nephews, Tim (Lori), Michael, and Jim Canfield, Nick (Denai) Carl (Jessica)...

Immacolata Colosimo

Jul 18, 2023

ColosimoImmacolata "Emy"(Popover Queen)

Passed away at home surrounded by loving family on July 18, 2023, at the age of 99½. Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by loving husband Michael, by both parents, sister Amalia and brother Adelmo of Italy. Survived by sister Vanda Elia of Italy. Survived by loving daughters Rose (Rick) Lumb, Michelina (John) Mariano...

Jean Juergens

Jul 11, 2023

Jean Donahue Juergens

Our dear Mother, Mother In-Law and Grandmother Jean Juergens went home to our Lord and Savior and was reunited with her loving husband Bill on July 11, 2023. At her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Buffalo, New York. She attended Mount St. Mary Academy in Kenmore New...

Duane Degneau

Jul 11, 2023

Duane Robert Degneau

Age 77, passed away July 11th.

Longtime Oakdale Resident.

Duane graduated from Alexander Ramsey in 1963. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1963 - 1966. After he was honorably discharged, he worked as an over the road truck driver for 40+ years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Alice and also by his...

John Baker

Jul 8, 2023

John C. Baker

August 22, 1930 - July 8, 2023

John C. Baker (known to family as "Jack" and his Pinehurst friends as "JC") passed away peacefully and returned to our Heavenly Father on July 8, 2023, at his Waverly Gardens residence in North Oaks, Minnesota, after 92 years, including 67 years with his wife, Allie.

John is preceded in...

Patricia Swanson

Jul 8, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Lucille Swanson

Age 95 of St. Paul

Passed away July 8th

Preceded in death by her husband, Larry and by her parents and siblings. Pat is survived by her 7 children, Patricia deJager (Michael) Glewwe, Kevin (Brenda) Swanson, Mark Swanson, Barb (Bill) Williamson, Mary Galloway, Greg (Karen) Swanson, Kim Swanson (Charlie) Bankart; 13 grandchildren, Nick deJager, Tia (Adam)...

Richard “Dick” Rivard

Jul 8, 2023

Richard Joseph Rivard

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard Joseph Rivard. He peacefully returned to our Father in Heaven on Saturday, July 8, after a remarkable 86-year journey here on Earth, including 62 years alongside the love of his life, Colleen.

Born on July...

Ronald Lahr

Jul 7, 2023

Passed away July 7th at the age of 88. Ron was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on February 20, 1935. He was one of four boys to Marcia and Leo Lahr. He graduated from St. Cloud and was introduced to Carol Peterson. The two were married in 1959 after Ron was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was...

Joyce Walkosz

Jul 5, 2023

Joyce Walkosz

Beloved mom, sister, aunt and friend.

Age 73 of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by her family on July 5th after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry; parents, Gerald and Lorraine and 2 brothers. Joyce is survived by her son, Matt; sister, Diane; brothers, Rob (Tina) and Greg (Brigid); and by many...

Carol Lentsch

Jul 4, 2023

Carol J. Lentsch, 92, of St. Paul, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mathias Lentsch. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 2119 Stillwater Ave E, St Paul, MN 55119, with visitation from 12:30 PM until Mass....

David McGuire

Jul 3, 2023

DAVID TIMOTHY MCGUIRE 72, passed peacefully on 7/3/23, with the hands of his sons, nephew and wife laid upon his chest. Born the 9th of 14 children to Thomas and Luella McGuire of NE MPLS on 11/5/1950, he graduated from Edison High School in 1969 and enlisted in the Navy. After serving his country, David found much success in the...

Michael Stoddard

Jul 3, 2023

Michael G. Stoddard (74), of St. Paul, passed away Monday July 3rd, in his Maplewood home. Preceded in death by father, Donald Stoddard Sr.; mother, Goldie Weisner; stepfather, Kletus Weisner; and brother, Kevin Stoddard. Survived by his wife, Carol Stoddard; 4 children, Stacy (Travis) Lenz, Chris (Angie) Stoddard, Sarah Stoddard, Becky (Mike) Strauch; 7 grandchildren, Tianna, Danica, Mariya, Luna, Austin,...

Richard Murnane

Jul 3, 2023

Richard "Dick" Murnane, 84, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; great grandchild; AJ Mahowald; and sister, Pat Richardson. He is survived by his children, MaryPat Mahowald (Brad Heil), Rick (Cheryl), Rob (Julie), Peggy (Steve) Drobinski, and Mike (Marnie); grandchildren, Andy (Suzanne) Mahowald, Jack (Erin), Michael, Sean (Katie...

Marcella Marie McLevish

Jul 1, 2023

Marcella Marie McLevish " Marcie" born on December 31, 1925 in St. Paul, MN and passed away July 1, 2023 at the age of 97 years. Preceded in death by husband Anthony "Mac"; son Fred; infant son Melvin "Micky" and sons-in-law Bill & John. Survived by children Marlene Howard, Gloria McLevish, Bruce McLevish (Vivian), Vickie Bystrzycki & Steven McLevish; brother...

Marian Ochap

Jun 28, 2023

Ochap,

Marian Therese

Age 93

Of St. Paul

Passed away on June 28, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents John & Violet and sisters Dorothy & Joan. Survived by brother David; nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 Margaret Street North St. Paul with visitation one...

Mary Ann Jacobsen

Jun 27, 2023

Jacobsen

Mary Ann

Resident of Hugo

Age 91

Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023. Survived by siblings Patricia (Jim) Strong & Robert Kirchmaier; children Len (Pat), Larry (Rosanne), Mark (Dung), Linda Bliss, Pam (Dan) Todora, Mary (Trever) Boerem, John (Judy); 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Leonard...

Gloria Wiebusch

Jun 26, 2023

Gloria Jean Lane Wiebusch was born on December 21, 1930 in Manchester, Iowa. As a child, she lived in several towns in northern Iowa. She graduated from Algona High School in 1948. She was proud of her Iowa heritage and enjoyed her grandparents' farms.

Gloria became a Registered Nurse in 1952, graduating second in her class from the Kahler School...

Donald DeChaine

Jun 26, 2023

Donald J.E. DeChaine

Passed away June 26th at the age of 89.

He was a member of the Frogmen of Minnesota and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ida; wife, Patricia Ann; sister, MaryAnna and son, Douglas. Donald is survived by his children, Donna, Dawn Resemius, Danielle (William) Aguilera, Cole (Brenda) Gannon and Terri...