Obituaries

Judy Tetzlaff

Judy Tetzlaff

Jul 21, 2025

Tetzlaff, Judy Ann (Jackelen) It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Tetzlaff announces her passing after a battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 68 years old.

Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years, Tom; and children, Kristy, Lance (Teresa); and grandchildren, Chelsea and Brooklyn.

Judy will also be fondly remembered by...

Joshua Brix

Joshua Brix

Jul 18, 2025

Joshua Timothy Brix born February 7, 1988 and passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father Bruce. Josh is survived by his fiancée Kate Wilson; mom Kim Brix; sister Stacy (Joel) McIntosh and their children Nora, Matty & Vivian. He was beloved by his family, many friends and his employees at United Healthcare....

Rebecca  "Becky" Wyganowski

Rebecca "Becky" Wyganowski

Jul 16, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Wyganowski, “Becky,” of St Paul, was born on December 31,1966 and passed away, surrounded by family on July 16, 2025, at the age of 58. She is survived by her loving husband Jay Mews and their canine companion, Boji; brother Bob (Kristy) and their sons Brandon and Ryan; brother Russ (Renaye) and their children Rachel, Garrett, Trevor and...

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal

Jul 15, 2025

Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal (April 25, 1940 – July 15, 2025)



Barbara "Bobbee" Dowdal, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, “shuffled off this

mortal coil” on July 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on April 25, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa,

Bobbee was the youngest of eight daughters born to Mary Frances and Harlan Link.



After years of picking an untold number of strawberries, Bobbee...

Louis Vetter

Louis Vetter

Jul 15, 2025

Louis "Joe" Vetter

Age 81

Of St. Paul

Passed away on July 15, 2025 after complications from Dementia/Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by parents Robert & Medora. Survived by wife of 59 years, Joanne (nee Monno); children Christopher (Katie) & Rachel Bahn (Chris); grandchildren Katie Carr (Nate), Brad Vetter, Maxton & Emmy Bahn; great grandson Layne; brothers Steve (Laurel), Gene (Holly) & Mark (Penny);...

Leonard Kedrowski

Leonard Kedrowski

Jul 13, 2025

Len Kedrowski

Age 83 of White Bear Lake

On July 13, 2025, Len Kedrowski passed away peacefully after a long illness. In his final months and days, he was surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. We are so grateful to the many people who supported Len this year with visits, calls, cards, and gifts.

Len was born to Michael Kedrowski and Alma...

Nick Ryder

Nick Ryder

Jul 13, 2025

Nick Ryder

Age 73

Passed away on July 13, 2025 from a tired heart. Born January 22, 1952 to Jake & Lenore Ryder and grew up in Maplewood, MN. Nick graduated from St. Olaf College and went on to help run the family business, Woodland Beach Resort on Bay Lake. On April 1st, 2000, Nick married the love of his life, Therese...

Michael Myron Mayfield

Michael Myron Mayfield

Jul 12, 2025

Michael “Mike” Myron Mayfield passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 12, 2025, at the age of 69. He was the heart of his family and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elizabeth (Bidwell) Mayfield; his children, Matt (Nicole), Leah, Luke and son-in-law, Jason; and his...

David Hoffman

David Hoffman

Jul 11, 2025

David Robert Hoffman, Age 87. David was born on April 3, 1938 and was the son of Ruth (nee Berndt) and Robert Hoffman. David passed away peacefully at St. John's Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025. 

David was a long-time resident of White Bear Lake. He ran his own business building and remodeling homes in the area for many years. In...

Raeef Butros

Raeef Butros

Jul 11, 2025

RAEEF JERIES BUTROS

March 13, 1930-July 11, 2025

The daughters of Raeef Butros are deeply saddened to share the passing of their father on July 11, 2025. He was loved by many and, despite health challenges, was cheerful right up to the end of his life. When family and friends came to visit, his face would light up with happiness. When words...

Ann Marie Stockness

Ann Marie Stockness

Jul 11, 2025

Ann Marie (nee McTigue) Stockness

August 30, 1930 - July 11, 2025

(Obituary as Published in the Pioneer Press 7/16/2025) Irish Catholic to the core, Ann was a woman of great faith. She grew up in St. Paul where she attended Cathedral Grade School and St. Joe’s Academy. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Harvey Stockness, and settled in Roseville...

Monica Moris

Monica Moris

Jul 8, 2025

Moris,

Monica Marie

11/5/54-07/08/25

Monica, age 70, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at The Shores of Lake Phalen. Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Irene Moris. Survived by her brothers, Rev. Daniel and Michael Moris; nephews, Jarod and Mitchell; nieces, Jessica, Rachel, and Natalie; great nephews, Brody, Carter, Cameron, and Miles; great nieces, Macie, Amelia, and Rosemary. Monica loved God...

Nancy Marsha Rush

Nancy Marsha Rush

Jul 8, 2025

Nancy Marsha Rush

Age 82 of White Bear Lake

Passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Nathan & Marie Britzman; Susan Rush; Ruth Smith; John Kapan; Kaye Oscar; Roger Knapp; Bill Knapp; and Troy Shutler. Survived by children, Wendy, Matthew (Rebekah), and Michael (Deb); grandchildren, Austin, Jackson, Cody, Layla, and Azariah; sister, Dolly Britzman; her dog, Chance;...

David Gibson

David Gibson

Jul 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Michael Gibson Sr., a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on July 6, 2025, at the age of 60, after a battle with cancer. David was born on November 19, 1964, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Donald Edward Gibson and Drucilla Ann Gibson (Vacca)....

Rosemary Kostohryz

Rosemary Kostohryz

Jul 6, 2025

Rosemary passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. She was a remarkably kind and talented individual. A gifted singer, seamstress, and exceptional cook, she took pride in performing at the Sydney Opera House with the Sweet Adelines. During her leisure time, Rosemary dedicated herself to volunteering at the North St. Paul Food Shelf and reading to the visually impaired, as...

Donald A. Demuth

Donald A. Demuth

Jul 3, 2025

Donald A. Demuth was born on July 11, 1933 in International Falls, MN and passed away, at 91 years old, in Chisago, MN. He was first preceded in death by his loving wife Rita (NEE Poirier), then preceded in death more recently by his loving wife Vivian (NEE Orstad); his parents Frank and Mary, and his brothers James and Ronald....

Harvey Dale Erickson

Harvey Dale Erickson

Jul 2, 2025

Life Story for Harvey Dale Erickson: 

Harvey was born in Braham, Minnesota on July 7, 1942, He was the first-born son of Verner and Mable Erickson. He graduated from Pine City High School in Pine City, Minnesota. Harvey joined the Navy in 1960 and served until 1968 when he was honorably discharged.

Harvey met his loving wife Patricia while he was in...

Delores Kaphing

Delores Kaphing

Jun 29, 2025

Kaphing (nee Burback), Delores, 92, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill"; daughters, Mary and Carol; and sons, Michael and Richard "Dicky". She is survived by children, William, Linda (Ed) Meyer, Patricia Tollefson, Mitchell (Barb), and Laura (Dan) Chouinard; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great...

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

Jun 28, 2025

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer

May 7, 1921 – June 28, 2025

Lorraine Virginia Van Dell Cournoyer, age 104, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at October Cottage Elder Care in Scandia, Minnesota.

Lorraine was born on May 7, 1921, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the third of seven children and one of three daughters born to Theodore...

Maureen Raymond

Maureen Raymond

Jun 28, 2025

Raymond (nee Flanagan), Maureen, 71, of White Bear Lake, passed away in her home surrounded by family on June 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, JT; daughters, Rheanna (Patrick) O'Brien, Katherine (Christopher) Leibel, and Marie; grandchildren, Fiona and Freddy; siblings, Mary Pat, Michael, and Margaret Flanagan; and other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Maureen was...