Obituaries

Douglas Horrisberger

Jan 24, 2023

With a magnetic personality and cigar or pipe in hand, Douglas Robert Horrisberger was fondly described by many as “quite a character.”

Doug died Jan. 24, 2023 amid complications from amyloidosis brought on by wartime exposure to Agent Orange. His brief fight against the disease was as he lived his life: private, scrappy, and with focus on the joy. Doug...

Judith Graiziger Vergosen

Jan 24, 2023

Judith "Judi" Vergosen (nee Graiziger) passed away on January 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Katherine; 3 brothers; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Private family service.

Pauline Stoddard

Jan 24, 2023

Pauline J. Stoddard was born on April 21, 1948 in Red Wing, MN and passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Hattie Lund and sisters Darlene & Harriet. Pauline is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald; sons Robert & Paul; grandchildren; great grandchildren;...

Richard Arcand

Jan 24, 2023

Richard (Rick) Joseph Arcand Jr.

Rick Arcand passed away peacefully in his home at Gem Lake on January 24th, 2023 with his family by his side. Born February 13th, 1943 to Richard (Dick) Arcand Sr. and Shirley Arcand of White Bear Lake. Rick is survived by his wife Shirley (Schultz) and were married for 55 years. Rick and Shirley...

Steven Trost

Jan 22, 2023

Steven R. Trost, 69, a lifelong St. Paulite, passed away surrounded by his family on January 22, 2023 from COVID with preexisting conditions. Steve is preceded in death by father, Walter, mother, Hilda Donahue, brother, Patrick, and nephew, Nick. He is survived by the love of his life - Nancy, son Bryan (Jen), daughter Jennifer (Tim Sheehey), and the other...

John Delaney

Jan 21, 2023

John Delaney

Age 24 of White Bear Lake

Passed away unexpectedly

John is preceded in death by grandparents, John "Jack" and Rita Delaney, David Berres; Aunt, Shalagh Delaney and cousin, Chad Bartlett. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Cindy; sister, Kristen (Jorden) Rauscher; nieces, Charlotte and Reese Rauscher; grandma, Joellyn Berres; great aunt, Mary Lou Masik and...

Joan Jordahl

Jan 18, 2023

Joan (pronounced "Jowan") Judith Jordahl ("Jo") was born in St. James, MN on February 6, 1932 and passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023 after a long hospitalization.

She often reminisced about her idyllic childhood in St. James and growing up in such a wonderful loving family. A proud alumna of Gustavus Adolphus College, Joan graduated with many...

Patrick Briggs

Jan 18, 2023

Patrick Joseph Briggs was born on May 13, 1951 in St. Paul, MN and passed away on January 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Monica; parents Joseph & Frances and sisters Mary & Nancy. Pat is survived by his daughter Sara (Anton); grandsons Dantrell, Dashawn & A.J.; brother Jim (Barb) and his co-workers and friends. He...

Deanna Godfrey

Jan 16, 2023

Deanna Godfrey (nee Germain)

February 17, 1941 - January 16, 2023

Our mom, Dee has left us unexpectedly and we are devastated.

We find peace in that she is with loved ones in heaven; her son Arthur, granddaughter Kelsey and many Germain/Mancuso family members.

Those of you who knew her well, appreciated her quick wit, love for sports,...

Rita Igo

Jan 15, 2023

Rita Mae Igo

Age 91 of White Bear Lake

Survived by her sons, Rick, Mike (Michelle), Pat and John (Rose); grandchildren, April (Mark) O'Brien, Samantha (Tom) Morrow, Charlie (Abby), Mike (Kat), Jake (Sam), Randi (Pat) Pogalz, Nikki, Lucy (Adam) Engle, Alex Engle and Ryan Engle; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Prescott and by many other family members and close friends.

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Karen Kadel

Jan 14, 2023

Karen Leigh Kadel

Age 69, of White Bear Lake passed away on 1/14/2023. Preceded in death by parents, Patricia & Bud Korfhage, sister Susan Korfhage and husband Kent Kadel. She is survived by sister, Megan (Larry) Rickie; son's, Jerad Kadel, Joe (Amanda) Kadel and Nik (Amber) Kadel; cherished grandchildren, Evelyn Kadel, Brody Kadel, Jayda Munckburg, Jasmyn Munckburg, Lilly Bowie and...

Margaret Opatz

Jan 14, 2023

Margaret Ann (Clark) Opatz, 85, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandma, "Aunt Margie," sister and friend. She is remembered as someone who brought people together, a faithful child of God, an optimist and a fighter until the end. Marge was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Marge was born in...

Dolores Pishko

Jan 12, 2023

Dolores Marie Pishko (Marafka), 83, of Lake Elmo, MN passed away on January 12, 2023. Dolores was born and raised in Iselin, PA and moved to White Bear Lake, MN with her husband, Andy. While raising 4 kids, she worked at St. Mary of the Lake School and retired from the University of St. Thomas in 2010. She enjoyed spending...

Ruth E. Santella

Jan 12, 2023

Santella, Ruth E. (Damico) age 88, passed away peacefully on January 12th, surrounded by family. Ruth was born on March 29, 1934, on the family farm in Cumberland, Wisconsin. She had two older brothers and two younger sisters. On the family farm, she was responsible for both inside and outside work. At about the age of eight, she was tasked...

Eileen Berger

Jan 9, 2023

Eileen Mary Opatz Berger, 96, passed peacefully in her home on Jan. 9, surrounded by family and immeasurable love. Born on May 3, 1926, in Sauk Rapids, MN, Eileen graduated from Cathedral high School in St. Cloud, and during World War II helped build C47 transport planes as a "Rosie the Riveter." She graduated from the College of St. Benedict...

Betty Carlson Lewellen

Jan 7, 2023

Betty Jo Carlson Lewellen (88) of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. She is survived by her children Lorie (Jack) Hackett of Morristown MN, Patti Jo Lee and Michael (Joni) Carlson both of White Bear Lake, and Barb (Stan) Schafer of Revillo SD, her sisters Julie Lessard of Duluth and Lola Roodell of Baldwin...

Margaret "Midge" McDonald

Jan 7, 2023

Margaret "Midge" McDonaldAge 85 of White Bear Lake, originally of Stillwater.Passed away peacefully in her home on January 7, 2023.

Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel McDonald. Midge is survived by her children, Melissa, David (Kristi) and Robert; her step-children, Mary, Bridget, Ellen, Kathleen and Patrick; her grandchildren, Travis, Ashley, Ella and Sawyer; and by many other family members...

Mary Rodrigue

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Rodrigue, age 64, passed away January 4, 2023 surrounded by her husband and children. She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Mike.  They were a true love story. They met in 7th grade and married after high school. Her children will miss her counsel, calm demeanor, support, and unwavering love. Sharon (Glen), Christina (Chris) and...

Lucia Winegar

Dec 31, 2022

Winegar Lucia Spencer Age 91 of Shoreline, WA Formerly of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully December 31, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Lucia (Keller) Spencer and Langford Spencer. Survived by her children, Lucia A. Blackwell of Seattle and William Winegar of Bemidji; granddaughters Deanna Cook, Lucia M. Blackwell and Bridget Aitchison; and one great-grandson. Lucia was an...

LaVern Bell

Dec 31, 2022

LaVern C. Bell was born on November 27, 1933 in Pine City, MN and passed away on December 31, 2022 in White Bear Lake, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband Orrie, son Daniel, daughter Michelle and grandson Timmy. LaVern is survived by children Cheryl, David, Timothy, Thomas & Catherine; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Private interment...