Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Aug 6, 2022

 

Andrew Lee Richie "Andy"

Born on September 28, 1978 in St. Paul, MN and passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 6, 2022 at the age of 43 years. Andy is preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence & Leona Richie; father-in-law Tim Boyle and step-father-in-law Andy Bailey. Survived by wife Michelle; children Jake & Ellie; parents...

Aug 4, 2022

Michelle Ann Colby "Shelley"

Born in St. Paul, MN on July 6, 1972 and passed away in Rochester, MN on August 4, 2022 at the age of 50 years. She is preceded in death by her dad Jim Kindsvater; mother-in-law Caroline Colby; uncle Chuck Gornik; cousin Brian Gornik; great aunts Helen Novlan & Margaret Gornik. Shelley is survived by her...

Aug 4, 2022

 

Constance Claire “Connie” Mueller (nee Miller)

Connie Mueller, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and community leader of White Bear Lake (formerly of Marco Island, Florida) passed away at age 95 on August 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Connie is preceded in death by her beloved husband Alrid “Al” Mueller, son Mark and daughter, Debra Shambo.

She is...

Aug 3, 2022

Lana Maria Magnuson

Born on March 16, 1967 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2022 at the age of 55 years old. She is preceded in death by her mom Dianne Buckley (Donald), dad Merlin Magnuson Sr. and nephew Michael Magnuson. Survived by brothers Merlin Magnuson Jr. and Darryl Magnuson (Cheryl); niece & nephews Adam...

Aug 1, 2022

Carlson

Theodore N.

Age 97

Of St. Paul

Died on August 1, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents Carl Adolph & Agnes (nee Rupprecht) and 7 siblings. Survived by his wife of 72 years, Doris (nee Lindquist); children Scott Carlson & Lynne Majidian; grandchildren Alexandre & Sophia; numerous nieces & nephews. Theodore retired from Sperry Univac and was a...

Jul 31, 2022

Ervin B. Prax

Age 87 formerly of St. Paul

Born in St. Paul on November 23, 1934 and died in Little Falls on July 31, 2022. Preceded in death by wife Virginia; parents Paul & Agnes and siblings Jerry Prax & Betty Schaefer. Survived by son Steven Prax (Tracy); brother Al Prax; step-daughter  Carla Cholette (Luke); step-granddaughter Careesha; many cousins...