Obituaries

Donna Sperr

Donna Sperr

Nov 4, 2021

Sperr, Donna P. (Bell) Age 83, passed away on November 4 in Hackensack, MN. Donna was born in St. Paul, MN. 24 year heart transplant recipient. She was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Clifford Bell, Louise Bell Carlson, Husband Donald Sperr, Longtime partner Richard Roemer, Brother Rev. Karl Bell and Stepdaughter Holly. She is survived by sons, Douglas, Tom,...

Stephen Trusten

Stephen Trusten

Nov 4, 2021

Author: Beloved and forever thankful children

Age 63

Stephen Mark Trusten (Dad, Padre, Grandpa, Pa or Papa) was born on November 14, 1957, in St. Paul, MN. Suddenly passed away at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his parents Wilfred Trusten and Joan Trusten, his brothers James and Bill Trusten. He is survived by his brother John Trusten (Patti), two...

Walter Phillips

Walter Phillips

Nov 2, 2021

Phillips, Walter "Joe"Passed away on November 2, 2021 at the age of 88. Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karleen; his parents; 3 sisters and a great-granddaughter.He will be missed by his daughter, Barb (Mark); son, Mike (Colleen); 5 grandchildren, Jeanne (Tryg), Kyle (Kelsey), Christie (Shawn), Joseph (Melissa), Jessica (Charlie); 9 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Dalila, Hazel, Gavin, Casey,...

Robert Trcka

Robert Trcka

Nov 1, 2021

Robert George Trcka Age 79 of Minnesota Died Nov. 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents George & Julia, a brother Thomas John Trcka, and a sister Susan Jayne Trcka Heathcoat. Surviving him are his wife, Claudette Rasmussen-Trcka, step-son Reginald (Kristina) Rasmussen, granddaughter Avery, three siblings: William (Mary) Trcka, Judith (James) Kodesh and Mary Jean (David) Ebner,...

Odell Trcka

Odell Trcka

Nov 1, 2021

 

 

Trcka

Odell A.

Beloved Mom, Grandma

And Great Grandma

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on November 1, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by husband Don, grandson Donny, parents John & Mary Moen; sisters and brothers. Survived by children Deanna Donnelly, Jennifer Trcka & Howie Trcka; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Cassie, Marky, Lauren, Johnny & Hannah; great grandchildren...

Eileen Barbara Mastel Tetu

Eileen Barbara Mastel Tetu

Oct 28, 2021

Eileen Barbara Tetu (nee Mastel)

Eileen graduated from St. Catherine University and became a registered nurse.She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger; daughter, Monica; grandsons, David and William "Bill". Eileen is survived by her children, Kevin, Deborah, Gregory, Jane, Susan, Nancy, Constance and Tamara and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Monday, November 1st from...

Lois Ross

Lois Ross

Oct 26, 2021

 

Ross, Lois Regina

Lois was born on April 15, 1929 in Forest Lake, MN. She died peacefully at her home in Oakdale, MN on October 26, 2021. 

Preceded in death by husband Robert, parents Sam & Rose Richard, brother Stanley, and sister Alice Pryor. Survived by children Samuel (Jeanine), Joseph (Laurence), Gerald (Therese), and Mary; grandchildren Alex, Luke, Sara, Amy, Samantha, Kelly,...

Visvaldis Vanags

Visvaldis Vanags

Oct 24, 2021

Our Latvian patriarch, Visvaldis (Tauti, Valdi, Walter) Vanags passed away October 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years – Vilhelmine “Willie”, daughters Mara (Steve) Dworak, Ilze (Mark) Hager, and son Juris (Barb) Vanags. His spirit lives on in the lives of his children, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and grandnieces & grandnephews in Latvia and Hungary....

Rodney Braden

Rodney Braden

Oct 22, 2021

Rodney J. Braden

Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents Emily Braden, & William Braden (Grace), brothers; Dalton (Bette) and William (Beverly).

Survived by wife Beverly A. Braden, sons Scott (Mary) and Brian (Pam),

Grandchildren Nicholas, Matthew (Tatiana), Kristin (Mike), Christopher (Sarah), Megan (Jake), Caitlin (Eric).

Step daughters Christine  Langteau  (Tony) and Rozanne Vilmo (Robert)

Step Grandchildren: Patrick, John (Marli), and...

Jacqueline Walther

Jacqueline Walther

Oct 18, 2021

 

"Jacqueline was unique.  A strong independent woman who loved and laughed with all her being.  A person with strong beliefs who loved to travel, who was generous with her love and time, and never stopped reading. Jackie volunteered for many years in leisure activities for adults with special needs and also worked as an election judge. Her gift was the ability to see everyone...

Drew Litecky

Drew Litecky

Oct 17, 2021

Drew Alan Litecky, 73 of Shoreview, Minnesota, formerly of White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, October 17th surrounded by family and friends. 

Drew was born on July 28th, 1948 to Paul and Bette Ann Litecky, the oldest of four children. Drew attended White Bear Lake High school and graduated in 1966. Upon graduation, he attended drafting school in Milwaukee,...

Margaret Amundson

Margaret Amundson

Oct 17, 2021

Margaret Ruth Amundson passed away October 17, 2021, at the age of 81. Preceded in death by her husband James Amundson, parents Norwood and Ruth Canfield, and sister Claudia Olson. Survived by sons Scott (Shelly) Anderson of Evanston, IL, Craig (Yvonne) Anderson of St. Paul, Peter (Melissa) Anderson of White Bear Township; grandchildren, Will, Jack, Edward, Christopher, Emily, Cyrus, Charlie,...

Donald Strachota

Donald Strachota

Oct 17, 2021

Strachota, Donald “Tony”, 57, of St. Paul passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his goddaughter, Jenna; stepdad, Myron; and uncle, Wayne. He is survived by his children, Matt and Lizzie; former spouse, Heather; significant other, Amanda; mom, Sharran; dad, Don (Janelle); siblings, Shelly (LeRoy) and Greg (Denise); niece and nephews, Joey, Michael (Lizzie),...

Arlyce Peltier

Arlyce Peltier

Oct 16, 2021

Arlyce Corinne Peltier gained her Angel wings on October 16th, 2021 after a long and devasting battle with Alzheimers disease.  She was 71 years old.  Arlie was born on the east side of St Paul on January 2nd, 1950 to Harold and Bertha Brink. The youngest of three daughters, she adored her two big sisters.  Always mirroring their movements and...

Agnes Lavorato

Agnes Lavorato

Oct 16, 2021

Agnes G Lavorato (Halley), age 100 and a half years, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully on Saturday October 16th, 2021. Born on April 8th, 1921 in Centerville, MN to parents Arthur and Clarice Halley, she was 8th out of 10 siblings who grew up on the family farm. After graduating from Harding High School, while living with her older...

Bruce Persby

Bruce Persby

Oct 15, 2021

Persby, BruceDied peacefully October 15, 2021 He is preceded in death by his father, Stan. Survived by loving mother, Jean; his wife, Molly and his children, Nancy (Evan), Heather (Ryan), Charlie (Tara) and Betsy (Steve) and their mother, Markey. Bruce loved his grandchildren, Katie, Charlie, Michael, RJ, Megan, Calvin, Bria, Taylor, Carson, Hadley, Will and Isaac; his brothers, Barry (Nonie)...

Mary Kostohryz

Mary Kostohryz

Oct 15, 2021

Kostohryz, Mary, 61, of Roseville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard; sisters, Nancy and Anna; foster mother, Lela; and foster brothers, Pat and Tom. She is survived by her mother, Rosemary; sisters, Victoria (Max) Lemberger and Paula (Bill) Bristow; brother, Richard (Kathleen); nieces and nephews, Annie,...

Kate Ann Miller

Kate Ann Miller

Oct 15, 2021

Miller, Kate A., 44, of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 15, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Yvonne Miller; sister, Laura Sorensen (David); niece, Mariah (Brian); nephew, Mitchell; step niece, Mackenzi; former spouse and close friend, Jake McKeague; and many other family and friends.

The world lost a bright shining star when we lost...

Kathleen Bieniek

Kathleen Bieniek

Oct 14, 2021

Kathleen H. Bieniek

1938 – 2021

Kathleen Helen Bieniek, age 83, of Mahtomedi, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Kathleen was born October 1, 1938 to Toivo and Jennie (Martonen) Ihamaki in Au Train Township, near Negaunee, Michigan. At 18, she was working as a secretary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and during this time she met and fell in love with...

June Sinnett

June Sinnett

Oct 12, 2021

Sinnett June M. Age 82 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on October 12, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Francis & Bernie Jansen. Survived by husband Tom; brother Bob Jansen; sister, Mary Beckmann; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Graduated from Johnson High School class of 1957 and went on the graduate from St. Catherine University...