Obituaries

Doris L Hansmann

Doris L Hansmann

Jun 25, 2026

Doris Lorraine Hansmann born on December 30, 1938 and passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 87 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne. Doris is survived by her children Deborah Hansmann, Greg (Tracy) Hansmann, Mike (Suzy) Hansmann and Doug (Jane) Hansmann; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Mass of...

Laurance Richard Waldoch

Laurance Richard Waldoch

Jun 23, 2026

Laurance "Larry" Waldoch, age 81, died on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

Larry was raised in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on his family's farm, the second oldest of six brothers in a large, close-knit family. As a young boy, he worked at his grandfather's roadside vegetable stand. He frequently claimed how, even as a five-year-old, he could accurately provide the...

Wesley "Wes" Paul Wiegand

Wesley "Wes" Paul Wiegand

Jun 23, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Wesley Paul Wiegand 1946 - 2026

We are celebrating the remarkable life of Wes Wiegand - a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend whose love, laughter, and generous spirit touched so many lives.

Wes was born on May 15, 1946 in St Paul, MN to Paul "Buck" and Elizabeth "Betty" Wiegand. He grew up in White Bear Lake, MN...

John P. Giese

John P. Giese

Jun 22, 2026

John P. Giese, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Maria Luisa, their four children: Marco Antonio (Karen), Zulema (Todd), Juancarlos, Lorena (Ivan), and eight grandchildren: Anna, Emily, Sophia, Theodore, Ivan, Leopold, Rosalie, and Luis, who knew him as the man who always had a book,...

Scott Thomas Klohn

Scott Thomas Klohn

Jun 21, 2026

Scott Klohn"The Music Man"

Practically born with a microphone in his hand, Scott was a true entertainer at heart.

From an early age, Scott dreamed of becoming a disc jockey. He spent countless hours recording songs off the radio on his Panasonic cassette deck, carefully crafting mix tapes and figuring out which songs flowed best together-long before technology made it easy. His...

Donald M. Cammack

Donald M. Cammack

Jun 21, 2026

Donald Marion Cammack, 91 of Hugo, MN passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Donald was born and raised in Mequon, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the state of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, beginning as a licensed land surveyor and rising to the position of Chief of Airport...

Karen A. Bernier

Karen A. Bernier

Jun 20, 2026

Karen A. Bernier

Age 83 of White Bear Lake

Died on June 20, 2026. Karen was born on November 28, 1942. She worked for White Bear Public Schools as a Bus Aide. She was a longtime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing in her spare time, especially square dancing and polka dancing. Karen is preceded in death by...

Edward "Ed" Elmer Petry

Edward "Ed" Elmer Petry

Jun 19, 2026

Edward "Ed" Elmer Petry, age 87 of White Bear Lake, passed away on June 19, 2026.

Edward was the only child born to George and Grace Petry. As he was growing up, he and his parents spent many weekends out of town fishing, hunting, and hanging out with relatives. He told stories of his aunts and uncles moving the furniture out...

Leo Wolfgang Braun

Leo Wolfgang Braun

Jun 19, 2026

Leo "Lee" W. Braun, 84, of Runaway Bay, TX, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary; parents, Marie and Henry; and siblings, Henry, Joanie, Lloyd, and Alvin. Lee is survived by his children, LeeAnn, Tom (Julia), Bob (Shannon); grandchildren, Emily (Travis), Ben, Taylor (Adam), Jackson; great-grandchildren, Lizzie...

John "Morgan" Markoe

John "Morgan" Markoe

Jun 19, 2026

John "Morgan" Markoe, age 70 of St. Paul, passed away on June 19, 2026.Morgan is preceded in death by his parents Francis P. and Maureen; and his two brothers, Thomas and Jake.He is survived by his sons Ryan (Emily) and Andy (Teresa); grandchildren Clark, Callan, Reid, and Delaney; and siblings, Francis L. "Mark" (Jamie), Melissa Baumann, Matthew (Laura); and sister-in-law...

Edward "Ed" Francis Robichaud

Edward "Ed" Francis Robichaud

Jun 19, 2026

Ed was born on February 23, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Pascal and Olga (Hoglund) Robichaud. He grew up on Nicollet Island, located in the Mississippi River just north of Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. The youngest of four children, he spent his childhood exploring the island and its shoreline, and swimming in the river with his fellow "river rats"...

Maria Hrynewych

Maria Hrynewych

Jun 19, 2026

Maria "Mary" Hrynewych, 82 of St. Paul, MN and Hot Springs National Park, AR , passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, George Hrynewych; parents, Ihor & Anna Bilawskyj; brother, Iuri (Martha) Bilawskyj; and father-in-law; Mychajlo Chybowsky.

Survived by children, Anya, Nina (Joe) Simpson, Ross (Dawn); grandchildren, Sonya (Aidan) Dodd, Alayna (Jude) Mowad, Angela, Nadia, Natalia Hrynewych,...

John Charles Ericson

John Charles Ericson

Jun 18, 2026

John Charles Ericson, 77, of White Bear Lake,passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Evelyn Ericson; and brother, Michael Ericson. Survived by wife of 38 years, Ruby; children, Jason (Katrina) and Victoria; grandchildren, Aireana, Dayshiena, Dayana, RJ, and Kingston; and siblings; Mary Pearson, Charlene Vilendrer, Robert Ericson, Chuck Ericson, Tom Ericson, Pat Ericson, and...

James David Felske

James David Felske

Jun 18, 2026

James D. Felske, "Jim," 77, of North Oaks, passed away on June 18, 2026. Jim was an extraordinarily talented researcher and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, making significant contributions to the scientific community in the areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and several other related fields. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father, and...

Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

Jun 17, 2026

Peter Alexander, age 90 of Minnesota and Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2026.He is survived by wife, Beverly Alexander; 6 children, Petra, Shannon, Tony, David, Ryan, & Monique; 12 grandchildren; & 11 great-grandchildren; all of whom he loved dearly.A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, August 8 at FAIRVIEW CEMETERY 6373 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater.

Olivia Elizabeth Potter

Olivia Elizabeth Potter

Jun 15, 2026

Funeral Service and Interment held Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Glen Haven Memorial Chapel, Crystal MN. 

Recorded service below for those unable to attend. 

Brent Lee

Brent Lee

Jun 13, 2026

Brent William John Lee, 26, born on February 21, 2000 and passed away on June 13, 2026.

Sweet, intelligent, talented & determined are just a few of the words used to describe Brent (Butchy) Lee. You may have known him as a creator, designer, brother, cousin, son, grandson, nephew, father, or friend. He was truly irreplaceable in every role. Putting 26...

Jason Robert Woitas Jr.

Jason Robert Woitas Jr.

Jun 12, 2026

Jason R. Woitas-Roen (29), of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2026.

Jason was the son of Thomas (Tommy) and Tammy Roen. Known by many as JJ, he was born on June 2, 1997, at Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

JJ had a kind spirit and always wanted to be included. Although he was burdened with a series...

Blair Joseph Mailer

Blair Joseph Mailer

Jun 11, 2026

Blair Mailer, age 25, of St. Paul, passed away on June 11, 2026.

Born and raised in St. Paul, Blair was known for his kind heart, adventurous spirit, and deep love for his family. Most recently, he worked for Service Restoration, where he took great pride in his work and the certifications he earned. Along the way, he built many...