Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

John E. “Jack” Steger closed out an active, rewarding life when he passed peacefully in his sleep on July 14th at age 95 in the White Bear Lake home he shared with his wife and loving caregiver, Nan. Jack’s career in life insurance and related financial services spanned more than sixty years. Born in St. Louis in 1926, Jack moved...

Jul 12, 2021

Gwen J. Riegel, loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandma – Age 89, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Rodger K Riegel; granddaughter, Amy Dittmer; and great grandchildren, Everett and Everly. Survived by her sister, Carol Tschida, and children: Linda Dorn; Nancy Dittmer; Sandy Riegel (Pauline Reagor); Wayne Riegel and Cindy Wagner. She...

Jul 11, 2021

Henry L. “Hank” Carter Age 94 of White Bear Lake Formerly of Austin and Duluth, Minnesota Died peacefully on July 11, 2021 Hank was born to Ester (Soderlund) and Leonard Carter on April 14, 1927 in Duluth, Minnesota. He was joined by brothers, Bob and Charles and sisters, Lois, Marge and Lucille. As a young man, he enjoyed boxing, hockey...

Jul 10, 2021

Richard “Dick” Hiniker passed away peacefully on July 10th. He was a man that lived for love, family, and justice. Dick was born on January 28, 1933 in Le Sueur, Minnesota. He was an Eagle Scout and valedictorian of his high school class of 1951. He attended St. John’s University for a year and then enlisted in the Army and...

Jul 9, 2021

Gwendolyn Bitz (May 6, 1938 – July 9, 2021) Anyone who has met or known Gwen would say she was a very special and strong woman. That German blood really gave Lewy-Body Dementia a good fight, overcoming her prognosis by a long shot. However, LBD is a formidable diagnosis and over the years we lost bits and pieces (pun intended)...

Jul 8, 2021

Gary Albert Capocasa Age 86 of St. Paul Preceded in death by sons, Gene and Guy and grandson, Ross. Gary is survived by his wife of 68 years, Antoinette “Toni”; children, Gary (Kris), Greg (Theresa) and Julie (Joe) Cain; grandchildren, Rachel, Ross, Joel, Jaimie, Josh, Guy, Brittany, Brock, Keelan, Jenny, Shannon, Uriah and Sara; great-grandchildren, Karrissa, Amara, McKenna, Noah, Nash,...

Jul 5, 2021

Noralee Ann Krieglmeier Age 63 – Passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2021. Noralee was born June 17, 1958 in St. Paul. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Waldvogel of Plum City, WI and Mary Waldvogel (nee Pendergast) of Newton, MA and her brother, Bobby. Noralee is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Steven; children,...

Jul 5, 2021

Pinotti (née Bissonette), Theresa, 69, of Roseville, formerly of WBLK, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Dorothy Bissonette. Survived by her children, Timothy Pigman and Jennifer Carpenter; step-children, Jolene (Tony) Carpenter and Gordon (Heather) Pinotti; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Annette (Michael) Hilger, Lawrence (Susan) Bissonette, Loretta Norsten, Celia (Kevin)...

Jul 4, 2021

Loray Carlsen Randall (age 82), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Loray was born August 12, 1938 in Pocatello, Idaho where she was placed in the loving arms of her adoptive parents, James Victor (Vic) Carlsen and Grace Loray Robinson Carlsen. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1956, and married...

Jul 3, 2021

Jens (Jay) Benson of White Bear Lake Formerly of Wabasha Jens (Jay) was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1929 to parents Kurt and Ketty Bengtsson. He was joined by brothers Civa (who predeceased him) and Sven as well as three half brothers, Jan, Jerry and Hans. Jens had a spirit of adventure and zest for all that life had to...

Jul 3, 2021

Drewry Thomas W. Beloved Husband, Father Brother & Brother-in-law Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 3, 2021. Longtime Hugo resident. Preceded in death by his parents Harold & Virginia Drewry; sisters Jackie Wangensteen & Patty Giguere. Survived by the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Katy; cherished daughers Nikki & Sammy; best...

Jun 30, 2021

Lorraine Doris Messicci (nee Olding), Age 106 Born to William and Minnie Olding June 13, 1915, Lorraine was 6th in the line of 16 children: William (died as an infant), Mildred, Irene (died as an infant), Hazel, Pearl, Lorraine, Carl (aka Bud), Grace (aka Dolly), Warren (aka Brother), Rosemary (died as an infant), Marvel, James, John, David (died as an...

Jun 29, 2021

Joan Theresa Donohue (Rech), 95 passed away 29 June 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Survived by her children: Charles Mishek (Dudley Martineau), Mark (Joan Hodne), David (Patricia Bridge), Peter (Renilda Fernando), Michael (Zahra Khoshgah), Stephen (Debbie Greenbaum), Catherine Mishek (Charles Ahlf), Andrew (Sonja Smith), Gregory (Kathleen Nestor), Joan Ramquist (Paul); son-in-law Jeff Decoster; 33 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren....

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 25, 2021

Otterson, Debra Jean (nee Andreotti) Age 66 of Oakdale Debra was born November 28, 1954 and passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents Ronald “Bud” & Gloria “Dolly Andreotti and sister-in-law Renee Andreotti. Survived by sons David Bazdell and Jesse Otterson (Amanda Filler); grandchildren Jimmy & Andrew Bazdell and Nathan & Benji Otterson;...

Jun 25, 2021

Anthony Dennis Henderson Born January 24, 1968 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away on June 25, 2021 in Webster, Wisconsin. He is survived by his children Matthew (Allison Molitor) and Emily; parents Denny & Mary; siblings Chris (Lori) and Angel; also other relatives and friends .He was more proud of his kids than anything else in his life, and...

Jun 24, 2021

Susan Christine Korfhage passed away on June 24, 2021 surrounded by family. Born with brain damage on 2/10/1951 to Patricia and Bud Korfhage, Susie far exceeded expectations and graduated from White Bear Lake High School, being mainstreamed before that was a thing. Subsequently, she proudly worked a variety of jobs before setting in for a decades-long position of dishwasher at...

Jun 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" Richard Oslund Age 55 of Monticello, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021. Bob worked for United Health/Optum Rx for over 18 years. He was very close with his supportive and caring coworkers who became like family to him. He is preceded in death by his dad, Robert W. and his cousin, David. Bob is survived by his...

Jun 24, 2021

Terrence P. Koves, Age 72, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully on June 24, 2021. He was a man of great faith and integrity. He was a devoted husband, father, Papa and son. Preceded in death by parents, William and Cecelia Koves of San Jose, CA. Survived in death by loving Wife, Ann; Children, Sarah Koosmann (Aaron), Mary Koves, Adam...

Jun 20, 2021

Patricia (Hayes) Shatava, 76, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, William Hayes; mother, Senia Hayes; siblings, Wesley Hayes, Jean Stepan, Sylvia Goodroad, Roger Hayes, George Hayes, and Michael Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; children, Donna Shatava (Tim) and David Shatava...