Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Steven Kusz, 67, of North St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife Rita; children, Jennifer and Danny (Shannon); grandchildren, Emmitt and Maddux; beloved dog, Otis; and many other family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Mueller...

Jun 12, 2021

Scholz, Robert “Bob” "Kip", 89, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances. Survived by sons, Robert (Sharron), Matthew (Mary), Jeffrey (Janice); and grandchildren, Katie, Sam, and David. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 11, 1931. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois....

Jun 12, 2021

John Albert Foreman of White Bear Lake, MN born on Feb. 6, 1940 died on June 12, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Terrell C. and Bernice D. Foreman; and brother, Dr. Richard T. Foreman. Survived by loving wife, Ruthann, of 59 years; son, Christopher (Marilyn) Foreman; daughter, Susan Foreman; son, Brock (Leslie) Foreman; granddaughter, Clare Foreman; and grandsons, Christian...

Jun 12, 2021

Joan S. Pattky Dec. 1, 1935 – June 12, 2021 Preceded in death by her parents, Chickrella and Adele Seman, sisters, Doris Mosessian and Evelyn Haik, life partner Don Mills, and daughter-in-law, Michele. She spent the first 82 years of her life in New Jersey. She graduated from Clifton High School, married and raised four children: Len, Kevin, Bob (Sandy)...

Jun 11, 2021

Scott's brave year and a half long struggle with cancer ended on Friday, June 11th. He was strong right up until the very end. He believed that "anything you are able to do while having cancer is an accomplishment" and he accomplished a lot. His strength was fueled by the love of his girls, wife, family and friends. He was...