Obituaries

Terrance Urban

May 4, 2023

Urban, Terry, 69, of Cottage Grove, formerly of White Bear Lake, died suddenly, but did not suffer, and joined his loved ones on May 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd "Shorty" and Lavonne; and siblings, Connie, John, and Ken. He is survived by his siblings, Ron (Jeanne), Jane (Tom) Bean, Jim (Roxane), Dale, Diane (Frank)...

Fern Darmody

May 3, 2023

Fern M. (Christenson) Darmody passed away May 3rd, 2023 at the age of 90.

Fern was born, November 23, 1932, to Christian and Martha (Brenizer) Christenson, in the family farm house north of Cushing, WI. Fern was baptized and confirmed in Laketown Lutheran Church.

She attended Bass Lake and Orr elementary schools and graduated from Luck High School...

Kelly Folabi Folayan

May 2, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Loving husband of Modupe. Proud father of Oluwatosin (Bolaji Oribamise), Folabiyi, Oluwabusola (Tolu Ojo-Fati), Oluwadare, and Oluwabunmi (Ella) Folayan. Cherished grandpa of Iyanuoluwa, Araoluwa, Iyioluwa, Oluwalana & Iremide. Pastor Folayan committed his life to his Christian faith and lived a life dedicated to serving others. His gentle spirit was felt by all....

Jolene Larson

May 1, 2023

Jolene Christine Larson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born on August 27th, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Joseph and Mildred Bernie. Jolene's journey was filled with love, kindness, beauty, and an abundance of generosity.

Jolene's passion for dance began at the young age of three...

John Schramm

Apr 29, 2023

John Q. SchrammAge 63 of Outing, MN and formerly of St. Paul, MNJohn was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt and do anything that required getting outside.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Lois. John is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Luke) DeWitt; his two grandchildren; Brittany's mother, Kim Schramm; sisters, Debbie (Chuck) McKenna...

Elaine M. Buche

Apr 28, 2023

 

Buche

Elaine M.

(nee German)

Age 91 of St. Paul

Passed away on April 28, 2023. Preceded in death by husband John; son John; daughter Debra Kelly and sisters Clarice & Mary. Survived by children Dan (Bonnie), Ken (Geri), Shelly (Claude) Anderson, Sue (John) Ward, Pam (Paul) Woodward, Tim (Judy), Jacquie (Jeff) Plaschko and Tom (Kelly); 19 grandchildren; 20...

Robert Miller

Apr 27, 2023

Miller

Robert (Bob)

Age 85 of New Brighton

Formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by wife, Marcia. Survived by children, Bob (Kris), Marc (Maren), Laura Hensley (Adam); grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, Kai, Lukas, Katja, and Harrison; sister, Gladys. Visitation 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday, June 15th at Mueller Memorial. 4738 Bald Eagle Ave.,...

Olivia Clarke

Apr 27, 2023

Olivia was born in Horton, Kansas to parents Joseph and Henrietta on April 18th 1930. Loving and caring sister of eleven brothers; Henry, George, William, Ruben, Louis, Michael, Peter, Charles, Robert, Frank, and Joseph, as well as three sisters; Aurora, Mary, and Margaret. Growing up in such a large and devoted Catholic household formed her intense faith and love for...

Helen Mangine

Apr 25, 2023

Helen Mangine, 96, of Maplewood, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Helen was a caregiver to many people. She was Preceded in death by parents, Consolina and Joseph; brothers, Fred (Mary), Julio (Josephine), Tony, and Albert; and sister Margaret. Will be dearly missed by sisters-in-law, Eleanor and Adlyne and many nieces, nephews and other family. Funeral service 11 AM...

Ellen Bruner

Apr 24, 2023

ELLEN (ELLIE) CAROLE BRUNER, a delightful person, loving wife and mother, devoted grandmother and dedicated civic leader, died at her home in Grant on April 24, 2023, at age 83, surrounded by her family.

Ellie was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 9, 1940, the daughter of Erwin and Anne Germann, and was raised at their home in Montclair,...

Adelaide Williams

Apr 24, 2023

Adelaide Irene Williams Obituary (Final) 

Adelaide (Addie) Irene Williams, nee Holzinger, departed for heavenly realms on April 24, 2023, at the wonderful age of 95. In her final days and hours, she was surrounded by family who held her and walked her home.  She is now dancing in heaven with her beloved husband of 60 years, Ted C. Williams, who...

Patricia Holman

Apr 22, 2023

Holman, Patricia "Pat", (nee Millette), 79, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Margaret; and brother, Jim Millette. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Fred; children, David (Patty) and Christy (Tim) Bergen; granddaughters, Ashley and Nicole; her grand dogs, Kaitlyn, Chance, and Chewy; and other...

Joseph Matsumoto

Apr 21, 2023

Joseph Yoshio Matsumoto, M.D. passed away on April 21, 2023 trusting in the Lord’s loving mercy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday April 29th at Assumption Catholic Church in Saint Paul, MN with Father John Malone celebrating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Marine on St. Croix.

Joe died immensely grateful for the...

Elizabeth Harrod-Parr

Apr 21, 2023

Elizabeth Nancy Ann Harrod-Parr was born on September 2, 1972 and passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2023. She was a loving Wife & Mother. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Raymond & Ann Harrod and Edmund & Mary Frances Schmidt and her beloved Aunt Nancy. She is survived by her loving husband Richard; beloved daughter Ella Nancy...

Patricia Gorr

Apr 21, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Gorr, Age 76, of Forest Lake, MN Formerly of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruth Peck. Survived by her husband Ken Gorr, son Richard Gorr (Katherine) and daughter Kelli Gorr Raney (Joel), grandsons Michael Bucher and Cody, Gallagher and Gardner Gorr. A '64 Mahtomedi High School graduate, Pat worked as a cosmetologist,...

Mary Trebiani

Apr 18, 2023

MARY LOU TREBIANI

Mary Lou Trebiani, was born in St. Paul, to her Italian parents, Nazareno and Mary Trebiani on May 6, 1944. She was the youngest of three children, having an older brother and sister, Roland Trebiani and Joan Cain. Mary Lou graduated from St. Joe's Academy High School on the east side of St. Paul. She retired from...

James "Jim" Wegman

Apr 17, 2023

James "Jim" F. WegmanAge 80 of Columbia Heights

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Stella and his sister, Kathy Kelling. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debbie; daughters, Hope (Nicholas) Slattery and Amy (Christopher) Soller; grandchildren, Watson, Crosby, Sullivan, Norah and Barrett; siblings, Barbara (Robert) Sockolich, Paul (Trudy) and Elaine (Paul) Scheidnes; and by many...

Janet Johnson

Apr 16, 2023

Janet Irene Johnson, née McIlquham, 84, passed away on April 16, 2023, almost a year to the day after her husband of 56 years, Larry Johnson. Janet lived with dementia for almost a decade, the last three years of which she spent living with her daughter's family and in memory care. Two weeks before her death, she entered the...

Loisanne Prazich

Apr 16, 2023

Prazich,

Loisanne

Age 99 of Minnetonka

Formerly of White Bear Lake

Born on January 5, 1924 and passed away on April 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband George. Survived by a nieces & nephews. Graveside Service Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:00 am at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY, 7601-34TH Street, Bloomington. Meet as Assembly Area #3...

Fred Yekaldo

Apr 15, 2023

Fred D. Yekaldo

Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 15, 2023.

Fred was born on August 4, 1932 in St. Paul MN to the late Ralph and Lillian Yekaldo.

Fred grew up in Swede Hollow and attended Johnson High School. After graduation he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War in the construction...