Obituaries

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....

Dylan Martinez

Dylan Martinez

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...

Carole Skaar

Carole Skaar

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...

Joan Miske

Joan Miske

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...

Betty Carter

Betty Carter

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...

Shelby Ashford

Shelby Ashford

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...

Mark Parenteau

Mark Parenteau

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...