Obituaries

Mary Catherine Munns

Mary Catherine Munns

Aug 28, 2022

Mary Catherine MunnsPassed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 28th.

Age 89 of White Bear Lake and a former employee of the St. Paul School System. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Louis Berger; 4 siblings and granddaughter, Olivia Simon. Mary is survived by her children, Michael (Bonnie), Michele (Keith) Hagel, Paul (Sandy Anderson) and Mark (Laurie);...

Ken Baltes

Ken Baltes

Aug 27, 2022

Baltes

Kenneth George

Age 79, formerly of White Bear Lake. Died on August 27, 2022 of ALS. Preceded in death by parents Ralph & Mae Rose. Survived by wife of 45 years, Dorothy Elion; children Christopher (Andrea), Jennifer, Rebecca (Kathryn) and Jesse; grandchildren Bethany, Eli, Ren & Finn; siblings Sandi Westberg (Gary Quam), Steve (Christina), Tom (Louise) & Pam (Betsy...

Doris Carlson

Doris Carlson

Aug 26, 2022

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Carlson

Doris Marie

(nee Lindquist)

Age 90 of St. Paul

Died on August 26, 2022. Preceded in death by Theodore, husband of 72 years; parents Victor & Alma Lindquist (nee Lavoie) and 4 siblings. Survived by children Scott Carlson & Lynne Majidian; grandchildren Alexandre & Sophia; numerous nieces & nephews. Doris retired from Parkway Elementary School, St....

Patricia Reno

Patricia Reno

Aug 26, 2022

Patricia Ann Reno “Trish”

Born on September 16, 1955 in St. Paul, MN and passed away in Maplewood, MN on August 26, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Trish grew up in White Bear Lake, attended elementary school at St. Pius X and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. Trish married the love of her life, Paul...

Delores Vignalo

Delores Vignalo

Aug 25, 2022

VignaloPattiAge 87Of MaplewoodPreceded in death by husband Joseph Vignalo, daughter Debbie Nash & step-son David Vigoren Jr.. Survived by children Yvonne Zahn, William Zahn (Jaci Mueller), Nikkee Buhn (David), Deneen Christianson (Curt), Tammy Smith (Dave), Bonnie Johnson (Lee) & Barb Vigoren; many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Visitation Friday, September 9th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738...

Scott L. Schesso

Scott L. Schesso

Aug 25, 2022

Scott Schesso

Son, brother, uncle and friend.

Passed away unexpectedly.

Scott worked at Minnesota mutual and US Bank as a database analyst.

Preceded in death parents and a sister. Survived by Bret Schesso, Holly Richie (David), Garrett Schaar, Nieces, nephews, best friend Doug, and his children.

Private internment at a later date.

 

Donna Wilkens

Donna Wilkens

Aug 23, 2022

 

Beloved mother, sister, and friend, Donna Marie (Nelson) Wilkens of St. Paul passed away at 78 on August 23, 2022 with her children by her side. Donna is survived by her children Ann and Paul; sister, Lois Nelson and sister-in-law Sandra Maloney (Tom). Preceded in death by her mother (Louise Nelson), father (Alfred Nelson), sister Marjorie Kreil, brothers Dean...

James Vanyo

James Vanyo

Aug 22, 2022

Vanyo, James L., 67, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lorraine. He is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Mary (Bobby) Lindholm, Lisa Ouren (Rob), and Kimberly (Steve) Noetzel; grandchildren, Isaac, Anna, Tyler, Emily, Kelly, and Matthew; siblings, Judy, Jane, John, Janet; and their families.

A funeral mass will...

John Harvey Hawkinson

John Harvey Hawkinson

Aug 18, 2022

Hawkinson

John

Age 89

Of the Great East Side

Passed away in hospice from cancer. Preceded in death by parents Belvin and Mabel. Survived by Loving wife of 64 years Shirley; children Beth; Laurie (Jim) Ross; Dave (Lisa); Karen (Terry) Sager & John. 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, special friends The Malone/Stroh family, and sister Janelle Kogl. Worked at Hamm's...

Theresa Petschauer

Theresa Petschauer

Aug 18, 2022

Theresa Ann Petschauer (nee Wintheiser)Age 90 - Died on August 18, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband, Anthony and their son, Donald. Theresa is survived by her children, Diane Semple, Debbie Taylor, Cheryl (Patrick) Ott and Rob; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10am with visitation beginning at 9am on Thursday, August 25th at Sacred Heart...

Robert Rafferty

Robert Rafferty

Aug 16, 2022

Robert died peacefully at Lakeview Hospital on August 16, 2022, surrounded by family, shortly after receiving the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Up to admission to the hospital, he was active and independent while fighting kidney cancer. The family is grateful to the compassionate Lakeview staff who provided excellent care and eased his pain.   In some of his...

George Leier

George Leier

Aug 16, 2022

George J. LeierAge 95 - Passed away peacefully on August 16th

Preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary; parents, John and Mary; brother, Bill; niece and goddaughter, Joan Spaeth.George is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dolores; daughter, Jeanne (Leonard) Davis; son, John; brother, Donald; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.Mass of Christian Burial 11am...

Earle Maendler

Earle Maendler

Aug 11, 2022

Earle Maendler

Age 84, passed peacefully on August 11, 2022. Lifelong proud resident of St. Paul, born in Owatonna, Minnesota. He attended Central High School and met GeorgAnn Nienaber at Hamline University. They married in 1958 and soon started a family.

He was a salesman for Banker's Life, U.S. Bedding King Koil and Lintex.

He is preceded in death by...

Zola Hardwick

Zola Hardwick

Aug 11, 2022

Zola "Zo" Myra Clarkson Hardwick

Zola was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 22, 1950. She was the daughter of Zola and J. Brainerd Clarkson. She graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis and went on to obtain her undergraduate degree in English at the University of Missouri - Columbia and Kansas City. While at the University of Missouri, she...

Maureen Majkowski

Maureen Majkowski

Aug 11, 2022

Majkowski, Maureen, Age 64, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Maureen is survived by husband, Dennis; children, Daniel (Sarah), Stephanie, Samantha (Alec), Maxwell (Mariah); grandchildren, Evelyn, Eletta, Eloise, Alina, Arthur, Mason, Henry; siblings, Melanie, Michelle, Stephen, and Mary.

Memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White...

Will D. Philipson

Will D. Philipson

Aug 11, 2022

Will D. PhilipsonAge 92 of White Bear LakePassed away on August 11, 2022

Will retired from the Navy after 30+ years of service. He spent a lot of his free time volunteering with local veteran organizations. Will held education at a high level. He had a PhD and was a professor at the University of Minnesota. He shared a love...

Joanne Thyen

Joanne Thyen

Aug 10, 2022

Thyen (nee Ryan), Joanne, 81, beloved mom and nana, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; and grandson, Quinn. Survived by children, Chris (Deb), Jenny Bedsted (Brian) and Robb (Jessica); grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Matt, Tristan, Claire and Hannah; and her siblings, Miriam (Vincent) McFadden, Sister Kathy Ryan (CSJ), Peggy (John) Dragseth, Sheila (Phillip) Eide,...

Anna Elia

Anna Elia

Aug 8, 2022

Anna M. Elia (nee Guzzo) Age 88 of St. Paul, passed peacefully on August 8, 2022. Anna was born on December 14, 1933 in Piane Crati, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. She was one of three children to Patrick and Mary Guzzo. When she was only 14, her family moved to the United States and made Minnesota their home. Anna married James "Cesaro...

James Stodola

James Stodola

Aug 8, 2022

Stodola, James R., 90, of Oakdale, passed away on August 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by siblings, Anna, John, Joseph; and great granddaughter, Grace Doffin. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joan; children, Pam (Jeff) Madsen, Jim (Laurie), and Jolene (Mike) Conners; grandchildren, Jaclyn, Jim, Janelle, Melanie, and Justine; 12 great grandchildren with one on...