Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Alice J. Sirbascu Filstrup

Age 80 of Hugo, MN

Passed away on March 19, 2025. Alice was born on December 8, 1944, in Albert Lea, MN. A proud graduate of White Bear Lake High School, Class of '62. She was crowned Miss White Bear Lake that same year. Alice was known for her loud, boisterous personality. She was often described as the...

Mar 15, 2025

Carol Marie Sommers, 84, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025.

Carol was born Minneapolis, MN in 1940. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Sommers, daughter Alison Sommers-Sayre, son-in-law David English, and grandchild Adaline English.

One of Carol's lifelong passions was travel. While in high school at Derham Hall, she spent time in post-war Germany as a foreign exchange student. After...

Mar 15, 2025

Jody Lynn Straka

Age 62, of Pine City

Passed away on March 15, 2025. Born June 29, 1962 in St. Paul. Jody's life was surrounded by her husband, her animals, and their life on Lake Pokegama where they made many fond memories with family and friends. Jody touched the lives of so many with her selflessness and generosity; she would do absolutely...

Mar 15, 2025

Edythe B. Legrand was born on November 13, 1937 and passed away on March 15, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by her husband Gary and siblings John, Jim, Gary, Eileen & Patricia. She is survived by children Michelle Turner (Tim), Cathy Wigstrom (Jeff) & Paul Legrand (Andrea); 9 grandchildren Chris, Ashley, Nicole, Benjamin, Paige, Mitchell,...

Mar 12, 2025

PAMELA ELIZABETH BROWN, of Lino Lakes, MN, age 67, passed away on March 12, 2025, after a courageous 4-year battle with ALS. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Ann Brown. Survived by brothers and sister, Bob (Carol), Frederick, Carol (Rick) and Bill (Sue); nieces and nephews, Allen, Karen, Jon, Joe, Jake and Brittany; and long-time companion and love of...

Mar 10, 2025

John D Williams of West Lakeland, MN passed away at the age of 62 on March 10, 2025 after a courageous battle against cancer. John was surrounded by his adoring wife Jean, his loving family and dear friends.

John was born August 23, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents Edmund and Shirley Williams. He graduated from Harding High School in...

Mar 9, 2025

Gleason, Jane (Schoeller)

The Lord welcomed Jane home on Sunday, March 9th, at the age of 87. Born to Roman and Priscilla Schoeller of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, she was raised in the old white house behind the Cheese shop near the railway tracks. Jane attend St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School and later White Bear Lake High School and...

Mar 9, 2025

Peter Richard Hoffman, passed away at Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake, MN on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Formerly from Hackettstown NJ, Peter was born Feb 15, 1952 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck NJ to George A Hoffman, MD and Mary Frances (Edwards) Hoffman. Mary Frances died in childbirth leaving 3 small children and newborn Peter. Two years...

Mar 7, 2025

Stanley “Stan” J. Servatka

Age 80, of Biwabik, MN & Vadnais Heights, MN

Passed away on March 7th, 2025.

Stanley, known as Stan by many, was born to Edward and Marcella Servatka on November 26th, 1944, in Biwabik, MN. He graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School in 1963. In September 1965, he joined the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country until his honorable...

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Mar 5, 2025

Richard Eldon Curren

Passed away at home March 5th. Born April 17, 1967 in Crosby, Minnesota to Dr E.T. Curren and Lois (Copp). Graduated Crosby-Ironton class of 1985. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Linda J. Lee. Survived by fiancé, Milissa Gargaro; daughters, Alyssa, Lexi, and MiKayla; and treasured grandson, Oliver. Also survived by siblings, Thomas (Ann), Cynthia, and James...

Mar 5, 2025

Darlene lived most of her life in White Bear.

Early years were spent living on Bald Eagle Lake, water skiing for the Bald Eagle Ski team, riverboating on the St Croix River, & fishing on the pontoon.

In 1969, she met the love of her life, Jim, while working at Econ Lab. Jim & Darlene sent many letters back and...

Feb 22, 2025

Kaiser (nee Peterson), Phyllis J., Age 95, of White Bear Lake, went home to the Lord on February 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She is survived by her children, Karen (Mark Hamer), Terry (Michelle Martin), and Patti (Don) Kaiser-McCarthy; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Phyllis grew up on the East...

Feb 22, 2025

Robert L. Polzer "Bob"

Age 84 of Maplewood

Passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 22, 2025. Born to Catherine & Joseph Polzer on February 18, 1941. He served overseas in the US Marine Corps. Retired from Horner-Waldorf Paper Company after many years. He loved all sports, especially baseball and hockey. His life was centered around his family. Preceded in...

Feb 22, 2025

Greg Carlson, 79, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1945, the oldest child of Walter and Irene. Greg grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, alongside his sister Sue. After graduating from Duluth East High School, his family moved to White Bear Lake, where he met the love of his life, Susan Christiansen.

Greg and Sue...

Feb 21, 2025

Gloria Jean (Hippe) Lott

Age 79, of White Bear Lake, MN

Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Born on May 25, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN, Gloria lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. She graduated from Johnson High School in 1963. Not long after graduation, Gloria married the love of her life, Charles Lott, on February 13, 1965. They...

Feb 21, 2025

JoAnn Mary Hoppe (née Gnerer) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 21, 2025, at the age of 80.

JoAnn was born on February 4, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Joseph and Everetta Gnerer. Throughout her life, JoAnn touched the hearts of many with her presence and dedication to family.

JoAnn is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Hoppe;...

Feb 20, 2025

Virgil Knutson, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by family. Virgil was born May 8, 1946, the oldest child of Neal (dec. 1997) and Lois (dec. 1990). Virgil grew up near downtown St. Paul together with sisters Barb and Marge and brother John (dec. 2024). After graduating from Humboldt High School in 1964, Virgil met the...

Feb 19, 2025

Ruby Marie MacDonald

Of Hugo

Formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away February 19, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Preceded in death by husband Bill; daughter Kelly; son Scot and parents John & Agnes Lockmann. Survived by daughter Kim MacDonald; special nephews Dan, Chip, Steve & David; sister Debbie (Dan);brother John; niece DeeDee; surrogate family Deb (Joe), Ashley (Jorden), Sarah (Mike),...

Feb 16, 2025

Lu Marie Desmond (Kapsner) Passed away peacefully February 16, 2025. Born December 20th, 1928 in Buckman, MN.

Lu was a gifted artist with a keen eye for design. She enjoyed her flower gardens and created artistic floral arrangements. Moving from Buckman, Lu was the first female teller at Commercial State Bank. Married to Thomas Desmond in 1956, they built and made...