Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Dylan Matthew Martinez Age 22 of St. Paul Passed Away unexpectedly Preceded in death by his grandma Sheila McDonough; grandpa Tacho Martinez; great-grandparents Ralph and Martha McDonough, Uncle Joel (Jojo) Magnuson and grandma Nancy Magnuson. Dylan is survived by parents Mary Rose (Rosie) Martinez, Charles Bougie, and Jesse Magnuson; siblings Haley, Charles Jr., Ayana, Guliana, Tajauhn, Tayviauhn, and Deangelo; aunts...

Aug 5, 2021

Skaar Carole Loving Mom, Grandma Great & Great Great Grandma Passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by husband James; parents Daniel & Grace Schroeder and longtime companion Clayton Rohr. Survived by son Daniel (Darlene); 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter and extended Skaar family. Mass of Christian...

Aug 2, 2021

Miske (nee Bartel) Joan M., 83, of St. Paul passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; and twin brother, Jim Bartel. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Miske; children, AnneMarie (Willy) Moorhous, Julie Buetow, Joy Miske, and Joseph Michael (Jeannie) Miske; 11 grandchildren; 11...

Aug 1, 2021

Carter (LaLonde) Betty M. Age 99 of White Bear Lake Passed away on August 1, 2021 Survived by children Patty Thomson (Don), Mike LaLonde, Vicki Pittenger, Mary Zeece & John LaLonde (Deb); grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was a past Commander of the American Legion Post # 168. Service Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour...

Jul 31, 2021

Shelby Delane Ashford Sr. passed away on July 31, 2021. Shelby was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on June 18, 1972, to a beautiful Sharon Ashford, and Reginal Lee. Shelby is preceded in death by his loving mother Sharon Ashford, father Reginal Lee, and beautiful sister Kenyatta Ashford. Shelby is survived by his wife Erica Ashford, six beautiful children...

Jul 29, 2021

Parenteau, Mark S, 69, rode his Harley into heaven on July 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Pat and Auti; and niece, Bonnie. He is survived by daughters, Gretchen (Wayne), Bridgette, and Anna; siblings, Kathleen, Charles, Kim, Jill, Jack, and Kevin; nieces and nephews, and other extended family. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Tuesday, August...

Jul 27, 2021

Glaser, Steven D., 60, of White Bear Lake, Passed away on July 27, 2021. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Kelly; and grandparents, Laverne and Barbara Glaser and Becky and George Hocksteader. Survived by father, Donald (Shirley) Glaser; sister, Jennifer Shurter; and dear friend, Brian Rivard. Steve was a proud Air Force Veteran. Service details to be announced at a...

Jul 26, 2021

Mendez Ana Maria Age 74 of Minneapolis, originally from Piura, Peru. Passed away on July 26, 2021. Survived by husband Fernando; children Jose Mendez & Veronica Mendez Moore (Dan); grandchildren Teo & Mila; brothers and sisters Brunner & Calderon. Co-Founder of Teatro Latino de Minnesota. Service Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White...

Jul 25, 2021

Cecilia A "Ceil" Wilde (nee Kukla) Loving Wife, Mother, Grammy and Sister Born April 27, 1938 in Waukegan, Il and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sun July 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Stella Kukla and daughter, Amy Hansmann. Survived by husband of 61 years, Art Wilde; children, Julie Jefferson (Kevin)...

Jul 22, 2021

Jul 22, 2021

Lloyd James "Jim" Frechette Jr., 68, of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 22, 2021. Jim was born in St. Paul, MN, August 25, 1952. He worked at Schwing America where he dedicated 37 years of his life, retiring in 2016. Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and storyteller. As many know, he was...

Jul 20, 2021

Cylkowski, Daniel J. Sr., 96, of Little Canada, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Stella; brothers, Joseph and Robert (Dee); and sister Dolores (Bill) Morgantini. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Corrine; sons, Daniel Jr. (Melody) and Gregory; grandchildren, Alicia (Phil) Arellano, Kayla, Nicole, Cameron, Lance, and...

Jul 19, 2021

Hernandez, Renato Of Saint Paul Age 76 Passed away 7/19/2021. Preceded in death by parents, Felizardo and Gabriela; brothers, Fernando and Gonzalo. Survived by wife, Teresita; son, Jon (Lindsey); grandson, Oliver; brothers, Arturo and Cornelio; sister, Zenaida and many nieces and nephews. Moved from San Pablo, Philippines in 1974 to MN. Worked for MNDOT from 1977-2010. He had a love...

Jul 17, 2021

Jim “Slippery” Schaeffer October 25, 1940 – July 17, 2021 Lifelong Eastside resident Jim graduated from St. Thomas Academy with the class of 1958 and went on to become a pharmacist and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital (where he met his future wife), Guertin’s and Snyder Drug. Jim was known to go out of his way to help people. He...

Jul 17, 2021

Randy M Bacchus III It is with great sorrow to announce that Randy III has passed away on July 17, 2021 at the age of 21. Survived by parents, Randy and Heather; sisters Brooke, Sabrina and Anna and extended family. We have been overwhelmed with the love, prayers and support for young Randy and our family. Visitation Monday, August 9th...

Jul 17, 2021

Tara Lynn Townsend Age 32 of White Bear Lake, MN Born on January 19, 1989 went home to her Lord & Savior on July 17, 2021 after complications from a heart transplant she received at the Mayo Clinic on June 5, 2021. Survived by her parents Troy & Jennifer Townsend; grandparents Clifford & Aloha Townsend and Robert & Ernestine Raymond;...

Jul 17, 2021

Eunice M ”Eppie” Banken (Poirier) 10/16/1932 Went to Our Heavenly Father on 07/17/2021 Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend Preceded in death by parents, Earl Poirier, Sylene (Gingras) Poirier, infant son, Gerald James and beloved husband and friend, Joe Banken. Survived by children, Patty (Glenn) Schultz, Mike (MaryJo), Bob (Joyce), Joe (Sue), Mary (Steve) Kuehn and Earl (Jill);...

Jul 16, 2021

Hedquist, Geraldine M. “Geri” (Rucci), age 90, of St. Paul, died peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021. Geri was preceded in death by parents, Ned and Gerine Rucci; husbands, James Hedquist and Michael Curran; and adoring son, Steve Hedquist; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her cousin, Linda Trombley; and many other cousins and...

Jul 15, 2021

Schwietz David F., Sr. Loving Father And Grandfather Preceded in death by wife Shirley, parents & nine siblings. Survived by children Cynthia Schwietz Watson (Barry) & David Schwietz (Christina); granddaughters Chloe & Annika; nieces; nephews; other relatives & friends. Retired after 30 plus years as the Mortuary Science Director with the MN Health Department and longtime volunteer for the Lions...

Jul 14, 2021

Dolfay Margaret A. Age 95 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. Preceded in death by husband Bernard, grandson Patrick, daughter-in-law Dianne and son-in-law Barry Reed. Survived by children Mike (Sandy), Tom (Jan), Jim, John (Allison), Barb Tschida (Mike), Peggy Reed and Robert; 5 grandchildren and many friends and relatives. Memorial Service Tuesday, July 20th at...