Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Carol J Larkey, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 in her home in St. Paul. Carol was born in St. Paul as the fourth of six children. Carol loved to delight friends, family and neighbors with her wonderful cooking and delicious desserts. She could grow almost anything and she was proud of her beautiful yard and...

Jun 9, 2021

Bowlin, Patrick George Age 91 Of St. Paul Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many passed on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2021. Our dad is now reunited with the love of his life Jean. Dad you always put your family first and we are forever grateful. You and mom...

Jun 9, 2021

Sybil Corrine Hoffman (nee Bentley) was born February 3rd, 1922 and passed away June 9th, 2021. Sybil was born in northern MN and came to live in the Twin Cities area as a young woman. She met Harry Hoffman and they were married June 1st, 1946. They settled in Anoka, MN for the duration of their lives. Sybil spent her...

Jun 8, 2021

Jun 8, 2021

Christopher Lee Cardinal, 58, of White Bear Lake, unexpectedly was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Cardinal and Herman and Violet Pederson; and nephew, Joey Cardinal. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth T and Fay; siblings, Kevyn, Craig (Andrea), and Colen “Joe”; and niece...

Jun 3, 2021

Kelash, Genevieve J. “Genny” (nee Dzieweczynski) Passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 at 94 years old. Preceded in death by husband Anthony; parents Joseph & Sophie; 2 sisters & 3 brothers. Survived by nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial Mass Thursday, June 17th at 10:00 am with visitation one hour before at Church of St. Mark, 2001 Dayton Avenue,...

Jun 3, 2021

On June 3, 2021, Yoshio Matsumoto passed away after a remarkable life at the age of 99. Yoshio was born to Ryoichi Matsumoto and Yoshi Yabuki Matsumoto on July 12, 1921 in San Diego, California. He left San Diego to attend the University of California Berkeley. It was there that he first met the love of his life, Alice Abe....

Jun 3, 2021

Born on October 28th, 1932 Carol Elaine Wallin was welcomed into this world by her loving parents Frank and Elsie Olson. She grew up with her three older siblings; Bob, Richard and Sylvia on Mississippi Street and attended St. Paul Schools. While working as a carhop at Nelson's Rootbeer Stand, she met her husband Gene in 1949. Soon after their...

Jun 2, 2021

Craig Robert Tielens of Dellwood, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, with Susan Jensen and others by his side. Craig was the son of Melvin and Florence Tielens of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Craig graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1972. While there he was a wrestler and ran cross country. During summers he and his friend Rodney...

May 25, 2021

Hanna Eve Hall, age 28, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Her addiction struggles took her from us years ago, but it recently took her life. A celebration of Hanna's life will be at 2pm on Friday, June 4 at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. Visitation will start...

May 23, 2021

Thomas Maruska, a caring friend to all he knew, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was 78. Preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Helen Maruska, and his younger brother, John R. Maruska, he’s survived by his sisters Christine (John) Schousboe and Marcile (Steve) Leaf, eight nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Tom was born...

May 23, 2021

Arlin G. Paulson, 95, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Mae (Mahre); parents; and siblings. Survived by sons, Gary (Sherry) and Daniel (Meg); grandchildren, Lindsay, Kasey, Dylan, Payton, and Tate; and many other extended family and friends. Arlin was a proud World War II Navy veteran. A memorial...

May 22, 2021

Sharon Olson (nee Martin) Age 76 of Maplewood Passed away May 22, 2021 Preceded in death by her husband, Stuart; parents, Orville and Greta Martin; son, Sean Murphy; special friend, Pat Hagen. Sharon is survived by her brothers, Gary (Pat) and Bruce (Sue) Martin; granddaughter, Emily (Mike) Sundsmo; great-grandson, “Cute” Carter Sundsmo; step-daughter, Julie Schaubhut; feline companion, Gus. Visitation 4-7...

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

Reese Joan Age 88 Of St. Paul Passed away May 21, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Wayne & Linda Ruoho; brother Wayne Ruoho & sister Doris Fleischman. Survived by children Mark (Sasha), Ann, George (Nancy) & Chris (Katie); grandchildren Mark Jr., Christopher, Anthony, Mariana, Jack, Georgie & Mackenzie; great grandchildren London & Chasyn; lifelong friend Dianne Frank; other relatives...

May 20, 2021

BRODKORB, BERNARD L. Age 80, of Forest Lake, MN passed away on May 20th, 2021 Preceded in death by his parents Bernard L Brodkorb, Sr. and Eleanor McCormick Survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Brodkorb, sister Sharon Timmons (Dave). Bernie is also survived by his first wife, Kathleen Brodkorb and their children, Mary Lauber (Bob), Julie Brodkorb (Dave),...

May 18, 2021

Cheryl loved being a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Taking care of her family and friends was a true passion of hers. She was always giving of herself and helping others; there wasn’t a person Cheryl met that she didn’t give a warm hug and a hot meal. Cheryl was a charismatic woman that touched countless lives with her...

May 16, 2021

Blake M Sower, 98 passed away May 16, 2021. Loved and survived by his Partner in faith Paula Christopherson; Sons Gehry (Jan) Sower, Kenneth (Suzanne) Sower and daughter Annalee (Dave Hoppenrath) Sower, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy Sower. Blake was blessed to be loved and survived by Paula's family: Tim Christopherson, Pete Christopherson,...

May 14, 2021

Ruth Louise Mommsen, 76, of Saint Paul, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Lars and Mabel Wetterhus; and sister, Beverly Vos.Survived by her husband, Barry Wood Mommsen; brother, Lars Wetterhus; and nephew, Bill G. Voss. Ruth met her husband Barry in 1961 and they were married in 1965. To Barry, nobody on Earth was...

May 14, 2021

Bowman Beverly A. “Bunny” November 17, 1929 May 14, 2021 Bunny was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband Donald Sr., son Thomas, granddaughter Rachel, mother Elizabeth Ashton, father Chester Ashton & siblings Richard, Lois & Joyce. Survived by sons Don Jr. (Karen), Dan, & Tim (Dawn); daughter-in-law Kim; grandchildren Tracy (Andy), Katie (Chris), & Nathan; great...