Obituaries

Gerald Hines

Jan 11, 2024

Jerry (Gerald Eugene) HinesJuly 3, 1949 - January 11, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother and friend. Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Laura (Closemore); parents Ken and Dorothy Hines; and sister Mary Crane. Survived by loving wife Mary Ann (Kyne); sons Brian (Kari), Tim, and Matt (Aubrey); grandchildren Cole (Hailey), Luke (Molly Wagner), and Tate...

William Schoetz

Jan 10, 2024

Schoetz, William (Bill)

White Bear Lake

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Bill was born 90 years ago to Mike and Mabel (Schuster) Schoetz in Merrill, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service, University of St. Thomas, and a 50-year...

William Klecker

Jan 8, 2024

William "Bill" Earl Klecker, J

 Loving Husband,  Dad, Papa, and Friend, age 74, of White Bear Township (previously of St. Paul and Roseville) passed away on January 8, 2024. 

Preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Klecker, mother-in-law Lucille Kunzer, and sister, Catherine Hoyhtya. 

Survived by wife of over 53 years, Kathleen "Kathy", and children, Karen (Jesse) Beauclaire, Kelly (Amy) Skare-Klecker,...

John Fabio

Jan 5, 2024

John Robert Fabio, 75, of Maplewood, MN and Brownsville, TX, passed away on January 5, 2024 after a year and a half battle with kidney cancer.

John was born on May 31, 1948 to Robert and Betty Fabio in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from North St. Paul High School and St Paul TVI. John retired from The Gillette...

Dennis Ubel

Jan 4, 2024

Dennis George Ubel was born on December 8, 1942 in St. Paul and passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 81 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Elsie; twin brother Donald, infant sister Kathleen and partner Christine McCrady. Dennis is survived by sons Russ and Rick (Amy); grandchildren Sarah, Casey and Hunter;...

Clayton Michaels

Jan 3, 2024

Clayton Edward Michaels

Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at the age of 92, in North Oaks, Mn. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Geraldine T. Dosser, his parents, George R. and Armorel A. (Juaire) Michaels, his brother Robert G. Michaels, and his sister Geraldine A. Mandel. He is survived by his loving children: Clayton Jr....

Anna Mae Anderson

Jan 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Anna Mae Anderson

 Anna Mae Anderson, born on May 8, 1923, in South Dakota, peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 100 on January 1, 2024, in Chisago City, MN. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love and legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

 A memorial service to...

Michael Edward Renslow

Dec 31, 2023

Michael Edward RenslowBorn on September 5, 1945 in Anoka, MN and passed away on December 31, 2023 in Maplewood, MN. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy; parents Lorraine & Edward; sister-in-law Verna; brother-in-law Dave Nelson; sister-in-law Joan Harrod and niece Elizabeth Harrod-Parr. Survived by siblings Dale, Dennis (Scottie); Janice Nelson & Deborah Dube (James) and many nieces &...

Mary Gray

Dec 31, 2023

Mary Gray

Age 77 of Mahtomedi

Passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/23.

She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Gray, and her sister Sandra Menge.

She will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens, her joy of bird watching - particularly cardinals, and her ability to sneakily pass treats to every dog she came across. She was a life-long...

Robert Cuerden

Dec 29, 2023

 

Cuerden,

Robert

Age 84

Of White Bear Township

Robert was born in Riga, Latvia on May 4, 1939 as Robert Baron von Seefeld and passed away December 29, 2023 as Robert K. Magill-Cuerden. Survived by his wife Karin and daughters Grace & Celia (Jennifer Schultz) and his family overseas in Germany and England. He retired from a lifelong career...

Dale Hedstrand

Dec 25, 2023

Dale Warren Hedstrand, age 75, quietly entered the presence of His Savior on December 25, 2023, following a 25 year challenge with Parkinson's Disease. Dale was born on May 15, 1948, the first born of Floyd and Genevieve Hedstrand, in Minnetonka, Minnesota. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a dual degree in business and economics, he attended Bethel Seminary...

Joan Harrod

Dec 21, 2023

Joan L'Laine Harrod "Joanie" was born on September 9, 1949 in St. Paul, MN and passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth; parents Edmund & Mary Frances Schmidt; brother Skip and sister-in-law Nancy Renslow. Joanie is survived by husband William; son Ty (Beth);...

Sharon Rebar

Dec 17, 2023

Sharon Rebar made the big leap towards meeting the Prince of Peace on December 17, 2023, passing peacefully in her apartment. She was fiercely independent and living and dying on her own terms was of utmost importance. This mission was accomplished in so many ways over the course of her life, and most recently after liberation from a nursing home...

Andrea Higgins

Dec 15, 2023

Andrea "Andy" Higgins of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born on August 12, 1949 to Otto and Betty Grelk in Mason City, IA.

She married her husband, Gregg Higgins, on September 20, 1972 and together had two daughters, Ashlee and Amanda. Grandchildren, Eligh "EJ" and Elliot "Ottie",...

Roger Mench

Dec 15, 2023

Roger Mench, 78, born in St. Paul in 1945. He graduated from Monroe High School. Roger served as a Medic in the Army during the Vietnam War. He and Sandra are lifetime members of VFW Post 1782.

 

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Edward; brother, Joseph; sister, Sandy Larson; and niece, Kimberly. He is survived...

Pamela Tocko

Dec 15, 2023

Pamela A. Tocko, 72, of St. Paul, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory; and parents, T. Eugene and Doris Coyne. She is survived by her sons, Anthony DeMike and Eric Schorn; sisters, Diane and Mary; and other family and friends. Pamela enjoyed music, traveling, and word puzzles.

Family to hold...

Simon Young

Dec 14, 2023

Simon Kong Young (Ntxoov Yis Yaaj), 80, of St. Paul, MN passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

He is survived by loving wife, Sua Thao; and children, Shoua, Paj Taub, Pahoua, Thomas, May Chee, Rob, May True, Huseng, Pam, and Gina.

A visitation will be held from 2 PM to 6 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Mueller...

Gary Rasmussen

Dec 13, 2023

Gary James Rasmussen, 69, of White Bear Lake, passed on December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Roger. Gary is survived by his wife, Dianne; sons, Ryan (Elizabeth) and Anthony; step-children, James (Lisa) and Elizabeth (Michael); 7 grandchildren; siblings, Cheryl (Scott), Ann (Marty), and Rolf; many nieces; nephews; other family and friends.

 

A...

William Genskay

Dec 10, 2023

William (Bill) John Genskay, son of John R Genskay and Grace M Genskay (Smith) was born in Saint Paul on September 24, 1948. On December 10, 2023, Bill, at the age of 75 years, fell asleep in Jesus. He is survived by Children, Kristopher, Steven, and Carmie; grandchildren, Brianna, Lucas, Angel, James, Seth, and Sonia; Siblings, Carol and Marion. He...

Stephen Hartley

Dec 5, 2023

Stephen W. Hartley went home to be with his Lord on December 5, 2023, after living 17 years with cancer. Preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Hartley. Survived by his father, Stephen M. Hartley, brother Timothy Hartley, sisters Kimberly Hartley and Victoria (Peter) Stark, and beloved niece and nephews Cody Hartley, Morgan Gaskill, Carter Gaskill, and Rider Bjorklund.

Stephen...