Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Gene L. John

Born in St. Paul on December 29, 1950. Gene went to be with his Lord on December 1, 2021 at the age of 70 years. He is preceded in death by Parents John & Leona (Spychalla) John; siblings Shirley Wetch, Sonny John and Gina Rudebeck. Survived by wife of 47 years, Linda (Yaritz); daughters Naomi Jackson (Michael) &...

Nov 29, 2021

James Aloysius Moriarty

1926 - 2021

James Aloysius Moriarty, M.D., passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29th, 2021, at the age of 95. He died in his home in North Oaks, Minnesota, with his loyal, loving son and caregiver, Daniel Patrick Moriarty, by his side.

James was born on August 19th, 1926, in Brookings, South Dakota, the fourth of five children....

Nov 29, 2021

Hartley (Williams) Lillian, 78, of Roseville, passed away on November 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Ethel Williams. Survived by husband, Stephen; children, Stephen, Timothy, Kimberly, and Victoria (Peter) Stark; grandchildren, Cody Hartley, Rider Bjorklund, Morgan Gaskill, and Carter Gaskill; brothers, Richard (Jean)Williams and Larry (Pam) Williams.

Lillian was born to Kenneth and Ethel Williams in...

Nov 27, 2021

Phillip F. Rivard, Age 91, of Oakdale passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at Cerenity Care Center in White Bear Lake.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Clara Rivard; first wife, Joy; son, Greg and brother, Wallace.  Phil will be missed by his beloved wife, Shirley; children, Gary (Mary), Deborah, Jerry (Diana), Kay and Lisa;...

Nov 27, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Debra Claire Shambo (nee Mueller)Age 70 of St. Paul

Preceded in death by her brother, Mark and father, Al. Debra is survived by her husband of 25 years, Douglas Shambo II; her mother, Connie; her siblings, Todd (Michelle) of Arden Hills, Craig (Patty) of Dellwood, Scott (Heidi) of White Bear Lake, Connie (Kurt) Johnson of White Bear Lake, Keith (Jennifer) of...

Nov 27, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Robert Brott, 83, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Corinne Brott. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Helen (Lewis) Brott; children, Robert (Christine Wroblewski) Brott, Lisa Brott (Dan) Kalkman, Michael (Julie) Brott, and Susan Brott (Robert Noyed); grandchildren, Eric,...

Nov 25, 2021

Gadbois, Stanley P., 72, of White Bear Lake passed away on November 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; son, Jeffrey; parents, Rene and Magdalena; and brothers, Rene Jr. and Jerry. He is survived by his siblings; (sister-in-law) Jean; Tom (Lorraine), Richard (Margaret), Therese (Barry) White, James, Leo, and Celine (Richard) Dempich; and also many nieces,...

Nov 25, 2021

Olson, Sr.  

William (Bill) 

Age, 88 of Vadnais Heights 

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on Nov. 25, 2021.  

Preceded in death by parents Harold Sr. & Elvira, siblings: Wallace, Rich, Phyllis Starkey, Mary Lou Ahlstrom, Harold, Jim, and Gary. 

Survived by his wife Jean, of 64 years, and children: Cheryl Sievert, Sandra Morrissette (Jim), Barbara Regal (John), William (Bill)...

Nov 21, 2021

Lois Elizabeth Lofgren

Beloved Daughter, Sister, and Aunt

Born in St. Paul on June 2, 1934 died peacefully on November 21,2021. Survived by her twin sister, Louise (Dwaine) Berg; niece, Diane; nephews, Daniel and Kenneth; and many great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Sadie Lofgren. She was a lifelong resident of the East side, always happy,...

Nov 21, 2021

Michael Allen Neumann, 60, of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by daughter, Alicia; parents, Donald and Lucretica; and brother, Allen. He is survived by his son, Michael Jr.; siblings, Donald (Diane), Judith, Thomas (Rhonda), Janet (Scott), Jill (Vinny), and Edward; significant other, Joleen; and many other nieces and nephews.

Mike was...

Nov 21, 2021

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Nov 18, 2021

Sarah (Sally) L. Boo, (Nee: Ash)

On November 18, 2021, Sally Boo left us with all the beauty that she brought to our lives.  Her passing was sudden and uncomplicated.  She is survived by her two children, James Boo Jr, Sarah E. Boo, and four talented grandchildren. 

Sally will always be remembered for her love of music, from Chopin to Basie. She...

Nov 18, 2021

McHale, Ernest W. “Ernie”, born Mar. 10, 1932 died on Nov. 18, 2021. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Patti (Last); daughter, Amy (Dylan) Danich; grandsons, Evan and Ryan; siblings, Delores (John) Pakulski, Sharyn (Ger) Hanggi, Jeanne Borgerding, Kenneth (Candy) McHale; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Michael, PhD.; and parents, Rufus and Mary McHale....

Nov 17, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Kathy Hardy   Sunday June 5 Great Hall Silverwood ParkNew Brighton, Silver Lake Road and County Rd EDoors open: 1:30Program: 2-3pmDessert: 3- The facility is indoors but with an outdoor deck area.The signage in the park is very confusing suggesting the Great Hall is someplace it isn't. The hall is a room in the visitors...

Nov 17, 2021

Annette Marie Richardson (9/16/1950 – 11/17/2021)

Annette “Nettie” was born at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 16, 1950. She was the first-born child of Jeannette B. (Schulte) and Robert E. Richardson. Eventually, Nettie was joined by her brother, Robert Daniel “Rob” (1954-2017); and sisters Gwen Theresa (1958 -2019) and Lisa Ann (1960).

Nettie attended St. Casimir’s Catholic School through...

Nov 17, 2021

Shirley J. Johnson, 62, of St. Paul, formerly of Parkville, MN, passed away on November 17, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Wilbert C. and Virginia Johnson. Survived by siblings, Christine (Jim) Hyrkas, Rebecca (Steven) Shindler, Barbara Jayson, Ben Johnson, Jill Blascoe, and Tom (Jyll) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley worked for the last 31 years as a server...

Nov 16, 2021

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Craig Edmund Vollhaber on November 16, 2021.  Craig was 81 years old.  Craig was born in St. Paul on June 12, 1940.  Craig attended St. Mary of the Lake Elementary School and graduated from Cretin High School where he made many life-long friends.  Craig graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University Notre Dame where he also earned...

Nov 12, 2021

 

Kenneth G. LaVan passed away on Nov. 12th, 2021.  Born in Red Wing Sept. 23, 1932. Following elementary school at St. Joseph’s in Red Wing, he attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault where he played varsity football, basketball, and baseball all four years. He was inducted into the Faribault Sports Hall of Fame. Completing seminary education at Nazareth Hall and St....

Nov 11, 2021

Palmer

Josephine “Jo”

Age 99

Of Mahtomedi

Passed away on November 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband David E. Survived by children David C. (Nancy), Brian (Barb), Craig (Kathleen) & Jan Redpath (Jim); 11 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren & 2 more on the way; former daughter-in-law Mary Palmer and extended family and friends. Private family Mass & interment...