Angela Rose
Jan 3, 2022
Rose (nee Krenz), Angela, 61, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Charles Krenz; and her sister, Rose Marie Krenz. She is survived by her children, Joshua Roodell and Elizabeth Roodell; siblings, Connie Deafenbaugh, Mark (Ginger) Krenz, Linda Krenz-Price, Kelly (Tom) Spaniol,...
Jerome Maki
Dec 31, 2021
Maki, Jerome Ahti, age 83, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on December 31, 2021. Jerome was born in Duluth on October 18, 1938. Jerry served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963 and served aboard the USS Staten Island. He worked for Burlington Northern for 20 years and Metro Transit for 20 + years. He is preceded in...
Thomas Kipka
Dec 30, 2021
Kipka
Thomas J. “Tom”
Age 93
Of Vadnais Heights
Died peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on December 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Felix & Anna and brothers Ted & Dan. Survived by loving wife, of 63 years, Rosemary (Villano); children Steven (Peggy), Christine, Michael (Lori); grandchildren Natalie, Stephanie, Bobby, Danny, Ben & Taylor; 4 great grandchildren. Tom worked at Hamms Brewery...
Maureen Shanley
Dec 28, 2021
Shanley (nee Cullinan), Maureen - Loving Wife, Mom & Grandma, Age 88, of North St. Paul, passed away on December 28, 2021. Born in Co. Clare, Ireland she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J; parents, Peter and Margaret Cullinan; siblings; infant daughter; and son-in-law, Greg Scharffbillig. Maureen left her family farm in Ireland at the age of...
Donna M. Kleinschmidt
Dec 22, 2021
Kleinschmidt (nee Stiles) Donna, 77, of White Bear Lake passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Wayne Siebolds; father, Alfred Stiles; mother, Dorothy Stiles; and brother Jerry Stiles. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Kleinschmidt; children, John (Laurel) Siebolds, Tammy (Kent Johnson, and Dana (John) Salmon; grandchildren,...
Janice Kersey
Dec 21, 2021
Janice “Jan” Kersey, 81, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease on December 21, 2021 in Roseville, MN. Jan was born on August 17, 1940 in Pine City, MN. After spending her early years in Sandstone, she moved with her family to Minneapolis in 1945 where she and her family were actively involved at First Evangelical Free Church....
John Arvin
Dec 21, 2021
John H. Arvin Sr.Age 69 - Passed away December 21stFormerly of Woodbury
Preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila; parents, Charles and Betty; brother, Mike. John is survived by wife, Mary; children, John Jr., Leona and Shawn; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Sharon, David (Sandy), Lawrence, Russell (Pricella), Bonita (Jerry) and Chuck (Sandi); many other family members and friends.
Funeral Service 11am on...
Dennis Damico
Dec 21, 2021
Dennis John DamicoAge 75 - Passed away surrounded by his family.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes and his brothers, Joseph and Lawrence. Dennis is survived by his wife, Toni; his brother, John (Mary) and by many other family members and friends.Mass of Christian Burial 11am on Tuesday, January 4th at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St...
James Engelking
Dec 20, 2021
Engelking, James “Jim” Sr.
Died Dec. 20, 2021, having recently reached age 90. Jim grew up in St. Paul’s Frogtown. At 16, he taught himself to rewire his family’s electric service, the first of countless money-saving DIY projects. A year out of St. Agnes High School, Jim crashed the grad party of fellow Aggie Carol Gerten. He took her on...
Arthur Kotz
Dec 20, 2021
Arthur Rudolph Kotz, passed away on December 20, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Arthur (“Bud”) was born in February, 1933 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Arthur and Harriet Kotz.
At Eau Claire High School, Arthur was dubbed “Einstein’s newest competitor” by his senior class. Art earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physics at the University of MN, and his Masters...
Thomas Richie
Dec 18, 2021
Thomas F. Richie
Age 78 of St. Paul, MN
He Passed away on December 18th, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elvira; brother, James and sister, Francine. Survived by brother Jerry; many nieces and nephews, and his good friends who provided unconditional love and support.
Tom retired from the U.S. Postal Service and previously worked for the MN Department of Transportation....
Marion Greene
Dec 16, 2021
Greene,
Marion Ann
Age 94
Of White Bear Lake
Went home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2021. Preceded in death by husband Daniel; parents Joseph & Viola Chenoweth; brothers Joseph & Milton and sister Lucille. Survived by sons Steve (Kitty), Mark “Travlr” (Kathy), Michael, Daniel, Jon (Laurie) and Christopher (Angela); 24 grandchildren; 37 ½ great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother...
Dave Hildestad
Dec 15, 2021
Hildestad, David “Dave”, 61, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by father, Bennett; and sister, Nancy Puncochar. Survived by, children, Mary (Deb Casemore) and Eric; soulmate, Julie; mother, Betty; “second sister”, Kathy Johnson; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. A service will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December...
Laura Greenwood
Dec 15, 2021
Laura Lynn Greenwood was born September 8, 1963 to Jerud and Jeanne Greenwood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Laura’s childhood was spent growing up in Centuria, Wisconsin with her parents and four sisters. She enjoyed the activities most children of the time enjoyed – riding bike, fishing, listening to records. As a teen, Laura did a lot of babysitting, establishing a...
Arnold Lovell
Dec 14, 2021
Lovell
Arnold “Arnie”
Age 71 of Shoreview
Passed away on December 14, 2021
Preceded in death by parents Stan & Kathleen. Survived by wife Eve; children Cindy Kehoe (Sean), Celeste Lovecharm (Rianna), John Cook (Holly), Dave Cook (Wendy), Jason Cook (Kellie) and Nicole Cook; 11 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brothers Eugene (Marsha), Ed (Faye) & Jim (Linda). Arnie is also loved by his extended...
Jerry Quinlan
Dec 9, 2021
Quinlan, Jerome "Jerry", age 66, died on Dec. 9, 2021, preceded in death by parents, Charles and Cerene; broths, John ,Michael, and Francis; and sisters, Mary and Joanne. Survived by siblings, Cathy (Robert) Kuehl, Jeanne (Patrick) Peschges, Dan; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held later.
Gregory Pishko
Dec 6, 2021
Gregory Thomas Pishko, 7/2/1969 – 12/6/2021, of Lake Elmo, MN passed away peacefully at the VA Medical center in Minneapolis. Greg graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School in 1987. He went on to serve during Desert Storm as PFC Infantryman in the United States Army and was awarded and decorated with numerous medals, including a purple heart. In...
Levi Bensen
Dec 6, 2021
Levi A. Bensen
Born in Minneapolis on March 3, 2015, Levi went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 6th, 2021. He is survived by his mother Katie, father Jeremy and sister Aria. He passed peacefully on a bright and sunny Monday morning, surrounded by his family.
Levi was diagnosed with PKAN, an ultra-rare neurological condition, on February 1st, 2019. While the...
Gary Nelson
Dec 3, 2021
Gary Leonard Nelson passed away at the age of 81 peacefully at home on December 3rd, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimers and other medical complications. Gary was born in St. Paul, MN on February 3rd, 1940 to Ethel (Quicksell) and Arvid Nelson. Gary grew up with his five siblings Jackie, Dennis, Cherry, Rick, and Dale. From a young...
Kathlyn Nelson
Dec 2, 2021
Kathlyn Mattson (Nelson) was born as the youngest of 5 children to Roy and Esther Mattson on October 6, 1944 in the town of Warroad MN. She grew up in Roseau, MN on her parents’ farm, attending schools in both Roseau and Warroad where her love for education and music developed.
Kathlyn attended Augsburg College, graduating with a degree in English...