Obituaries

David Smith

David Smith

Aug 30, 2021

David S. Smith Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Friend Preceded in death by his wife, Teresa and mother, Grace. David is survived by his children, Shirelle (Jesse) Mauch, Jeffrey (Angela) and Adam (Amanda); grandchildren, Alyssa, Keira, Liam, Mya, Damian, Lucy, Lola and Lily; siblings, Kathy, Roger, Deb, Bruce, Jean, Sue and Greg. Visitation 9:30-11:30am on Saturday, September 4th at Mueller...

Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor

Aug 29, 2021

Jodi L. Taylor Age 56 passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Johnson. Jodi is survived by her father, Jack Taylor; loving partner, Jens Christensen; son, Ryan Taylor (Alicia Hawkins); grandchildren, Jack Taylor and Adrianna Hawkins; sisters, Jackie Taylor (Jeff Kittleson) and Jerri Taylor-Dawe (Pat Dawe); loving nieces and nephews, Kelly...

Ronnie Johnsen

Ronnie Johnsen

Aug 29, 2021

Johnsen Ronnie Beloved son of Rosie & Bobby Of Obb’s Bar Peacefully passed away August 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Rosie & Bobby and sister Kathey. Survived by siblings Denny (Karla), David (Pattie), Jimmy (Sue), Debbie and Gary; many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. Ronnie loved sports especially hockey. Service Wednesday, September 1 at 1:30 pm with...

Alexander Christoff

Alexander Christoff

Aug 29, 2021

Alexander S. Christoff, 37, of White Bear Lake, was tragically killed due to an act of violence against him on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandma “Ria”. He is survived by his parents, Rosa and Thomas Swearingen; brothers, Max (Emily) and Noah (Ericka) Christoff; step brother, Dennis Swearingen; step sisters, Jacque Swearingen and Molly...

Ann Holland

Ann Holland

Aug 28, 2021

Holland Ann (nee Murphy) Age 80 of St. Paul Preceded in death by parents Eleanor & Wallace Murphy: brother Deacon Larry Murphy and niece Colleen Murphy. Survived by husband Michael; siblings Jerome (Kathleen), Katherine Gontarek (Greg), Robert (Mary Lou), Dennis (Joanne), Mark (Rita) & Mary Jo Nelson (Jake); sister-in-law Betty Lou Murphy and many nieces, nephews and their families. Ann...

Russell Clymer

Russell Clymer

Aug 25, 2021

Clymer Russell O. Beloved Father, Grandpa Great Grandpa, Brother & Friend Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by wife Phyllis; son Richard; grandson Matthew; great granddaughter Alexis and sister Marylyn Apel “Sis”. Survived by children Patricia Berger (Jay), Thomas Clymer (Michele) & Robert Clymer (Shari); grandchildren Joseph (Lindsey), John, Stephanie,...

Douglas Rafferty

Douglas Rafferty

Aug 24, 2021

Rafferty, Douglas D., 69 of White Bear Lake passed peacefully on August 24, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia and a recent Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis. He was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Madalen; sister, Judith Johnson; and uncle, Alois Kainz (Uncle Al). Doug is survived by his wife Mary Jo; sons, Paul and John...

Kenneth Buell

Kenneth Buell

Aug 21, 2021

Kenneth H. Buell “The Warrior” Cherished husband of Patricia Tapp; father to John (Sandi) Tapp and Joseph (Sarah) Tapp; grandpa to Becca, Kenny (his namesake), Kassi and Lexxi; great-grandpa to Christopher. Bonus Dad to Leann Stulc and Ali Buell-Steyskal (Garrett, Shelby, Em). Brother of Andy (Leanne) Buell and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 1pm on Thursday, September...

Claire MacGillivray

Claire MacGillivray

Aug 18, 2021

Claire MacGillivray Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Claire Mary Doolin MacGillivray, 96, died August 18, 2021, of natural causes. Claire was born on December 27, 1924, to Joseph and Hildegarde Doolin of Carver. She graduated from Guardian Angels High School in Chaska and from Minnesota Business College. She worked at Montgomery Ward and at Farmhand a manufacturer of farm machinery, where...

George L. Menard

George L. Menard

Aug 16, 2021

George L. Menard “Peddler” Longtime East Side Resident Passed away August 16, 2021 Preceded in death by his son, William and brother, James. George is survived by his wife of 65 years, Delores “Dee”; children, Lori (Peter) Joseph, Jeffrey (Joan), Jill (Thomas) Hanson and Nanci (Michael) Swoboda; 18 grandchildren, Erin (Jesse) Martone, Christopher (Chelsea) Joseph, Anna (Micah) Schultz, Michael Joseph,...

William David

William David

Aug 15, 2021

David William “Bill” Beloved Husband, Father Papa, Brother & Friend Passed away on August 15, 2021 at the age of 65 years. Preceded in death by his parents Don & Jeanne David and sister-in-law Elizabeth David. Survived by his wife of 34 wonderful years, Laura (nee Fabbrini); children Casey Fechter (Mike) & Charlie Pettee; 3 favorite granddaughters Haily, Alissa &...

Charles Caywood

Charles Caywood

Aug 15, 2021

Charles Max “Carroll” Caywood passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. He was 86 years old. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin, he is dearly missed by his family and friends. Charles was born in Gentry, Arkansas on October 15, 1934 and was third oldest in a family of seven children. Growing up in...

Harold Breyer

Harold Breyer

Aug 13, 2021

Breyer Harold C. Retired St. Paul Police Officer Passed away on August 13, 2021 at the age of 87 years. The weather was 77 degrees, Sunny and low humidity. Preceded in death by his wife Sharon & 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by sister Geraldine Mell “Jelly” and many nieces, nephews & friends. Harold loved to live life and was...

Andy Nord

Andy Nord

Aug 11, 2021

Nord, Andrew A. (Andy) Over 50 year member Local 417 Retired after 37 years in Sprinkler trade Age 75. Peacefully passed on August 11, 2021 after a long struggle with dementia. Preceded in death by daughter Kelly; parents Eric and Emma (LeRoux) Nord; Sister Carol Foerster (Bud); Jerry Mattson. Survived by wife of 32 years Mary Anne (nee Kirchoff); Daughter...

John Palumbo

John Palumbo

Aug 11, 2021

Palumbo John Von Jeffrey Beloved Son & Brother Age 25 Passed away on August 11, 2021. Preceded in death by grandparents Don & Veronica (nee Junker) Hill and Don Palumbo. Survived by parents Jeff & Theresa; brothers Tony & Alex; grandma Ethel Palumbo and others relatives & friends. John is a 2015 Graduate of Mahtomedi High School and he was...

Linda Marie (Honsey) Peterson

Linda Marie (Honsey) Peterson

Aug 11, 2021

Linda Marie (Honsey) Peterson was born August 4, 1946 to Willard and Abbie Honsey in Minneapolis, MN. Linda grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from St. Louis Park High School. In 1965, she married Dale Anderson and they had two daughters, Sarah and Laura. They later divorced and Linda went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in...

Paul Bryan

Paul Bryan

Aug 9, 2021

Bryan Paul E. Former Harding High School Teacher Passed away on August 9, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by parents Marcus & Judith Bryan. Survived by wife of 62 years, Mary (Husting); children Sue Bryan and Rick Bryan (Coleen); brother James Bryan (Ann); many nieces; nephews and 3 sisters-in-law. Funeral Service Wednesday, August 18, 2021...

Sam Woodis

Sam Woodis

Aug 9, 2021

Sam Woodis Age 69 of St. Paul Passed away August 9, 2021 Sam is survived by his brothers, Dave (Dodie) and Glen; many nieces and nephews and by every dog he ever met. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Marian Koenig

Marian Koenig

Aug 8, 2021

Koenig, Marian, 103, of Woodbury, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Koenig. She is survived by her son, Tom Koenig of Woodbury; daughter, Mary (Dave) Paul of Chandler, AZ; and many other family and friends. Marian enjoyed taking trips to the North Shore and was an avid Twins fan....

Lynda Sypniewski

Lynda Sypniewski

Aug 7, 2021

Sypniewski, Lynda L. 74, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Violet and Edward “Red”; and infant sister, Sharon Marie. Survived by brother, Edward Jr. (Frances); nephews, Edward III (Katie) and William (Tara Dougherty); great nieces and nephews, Jameson, Sabrina, Parker, Finley, and Sullivan; and many other family and friends....