Obituaries

Eileen Thone

Eileen Thone

May 24, 2025

Thone (nee Kodada), Eileen, 91, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, William. She is survived by her sons, William (Jane), Greg, and David; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and other family and friends. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace...

Michael Duncan

Michael Duncan

May 23, 2025

Michael “Mike” Duncan, 69, of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 due to complications from a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Duncan; brothers James and Patrick Duncan; and nephew Jeremy Duncan. Mike is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Schuler) Duncan; children, Christopher (Kelly) Duncan, Anne (Zachary) Morgan,...

Michael Cromett

Michael Cromett

May 21, 2025

Michael "Mike" Francis Cromett, 70, of St. Paul, passed away on May 21st, 2025.

Beloved husband. Respected father. Adored grandfather. Brilliant lawyer. Loyal friend.

Preceded in death by his parents Francis "Con" and Teresa (Schminski) Cromett.

Survived by his loving family-his wife of 45 years, Ronnie, and their children Andy (Emily) Cromett, Kelly (Jesse) Hentsch & Kate (Scott) Schwietz and grandchildren Cameron, Josephine...

Nancy J. Willy

Nancy J. Willy

May 21, 2025

Nancy Joanne Willy (Zabrok)

Nancy- Hebrew origin from Anne or Agnes, evolved with English origins, meaning "full of grace" and/or "with favor".

Born December 2nd, 1947, to a stunningly handsome Chalmer Zabrok and his beautiful bride Catherine Zabrok (Quinlan). Chalmer worked at the South St. Paul meat packing plant and then as a sales rep for McGarvey Coffee while Nancy was growing...

Jane Kiemen

Jane Kiemen

May 20, 2025

Jane Kiemen

January 1, 1928 - May 20, 2025.

Jane peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family, she was blessed with 97 full years of life. Jane, along with beloved twin sister Jean, were born in St. Paul, MN, to Leo and Ella Hurley. She was preceded in death by husband Ray and daughters Jean and Sue....

Enrique Romero

Enrique Romero

May 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Enrique Siraitare Romero on May 19th, 2025, at the age of 68 due to a fall at home.



He will be remembered for his humor, love for his family and the outdoors, and all things meat, seafood, and chili peppers.

 Enrique is survived by his children, Gabriel and Jacob.



A celebration will...

Jack Jerome Schneider

Jack Jerome Schneider

May 19, 2025

Jack Jerome Schneider

Age 81

Of Vadnais Heights

Went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2025. He was born December 7, 1943 to Jacob and Helen Schneider. Graduated from Cretin High School, served in the military and was a proud State of MN employee for over 35 years. 

Preceded in death by his parents and Aunt Marian Schnitker (Dee). Loving husband of...

John & Kathleen Wooldridge

John & Kathleen Wooldridge

May 16, 2025

John & Kathleen Wooldridge

John passed away on March 11, 2025. Kathleen joined her husband of 70 years, John, in heaven on May 16, 2025. John & Kathleen were married at St. Luke's Church in St. Paul, MN on December 27, 1954. John was an Investment Officer at First National Bank in St. Paul, while Kathleen was a Registered Nurse, as...

Andrew Dodds

Andrew Dodds

May 16, 2025

Dodds, Andrew Richard

Age 69 of Saint Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly from various medical challenges on May 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents Roger and Joan Dodds, sisters Christine and Julie Dodds, and brother Joseph Dodds. Survived by sisters Gini Dodds (Curt Almsted) and Betsy (Steven) Ganz, niece Stephanie (Ryan) Goetz, nephew Kyle Ganz, and several cousins and friends.

Graduate of...

James George Nash

James George Nash

May 15, 2025

James George Nash "Mort"

Age 89 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Local 70 Operating Engineers. Preceded in death by wife, Eleanor (Roden) Nash; son, William Nash; parents, James & Genevieve Nash; siblings, Richard, William, Gerald, Robert, Helen, Genevieve, and Mary. Survived by daughters, Julie (Bret) Nash Smith and Mary (Janice Kwallek) Nash; grandchildren, William, Michelle, and Madeline;...

Hans Anderson

Hans Anderson

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hans Josef Anderson

November 8, 1981 - May 13, 2025

With broken hearts and deep gratitude for the life he lived, we announce the passing of Hans Josef Anderson, who died on May 13, 2025, at the age of 43, after facing a brain tumor with extraordinary grace and courage.

Hans was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth...

Arlene Godbout

Arlene Godbout

May 13, 2025

Godbout, Arlene R., 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by husband, Dave; son, Chris; brother, Bob Tippel; and sister, Diane Swensen. She is survived by, sons, David (Carole), Pat, (Kathy), and Mark (Joanne); daughter-in-law, Liz; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry and Jim Tippel; dear friend of 74...

Betty Frohrib

Betty Frohrib

May 13, 2025

Betty Jane Frohrib Obituary

Born on February 13, 1930 she passed to her Lord on May 13, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Formerly of St. Paul and Oshkosh, WI, she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Darrell A. Frohrib. Survived by children Ellen Wingfield (Jeff), Sandra Wills (Lorance) and Paul Frohrib (Mary); 4 grandchildren Corey Wills (Martha),...

Glen Bjornson

Glen Bjornson

May 12, 2025

Glen A. Bjornson, 85, of Hugo, passed away on May 12, 2025. Born on August 4, 1939 in Pemberton, MN to Louise (Soderman) and Clarence Bjornson, Glen attended Pemberton High School. Glen was an Army Veteran and worked in construction and the agriculture field. He loved to fish and hunt but his favorite past time was watching his granddaughter's sporting...

Eloise Olson

Eloise Olson

May 5, 2025

Eloise Quinn Olson, 10 years old, of White Bear Township, was taken far too soon after a recent diagnosis of Leukemia and complications with treatment. She is survived by her parents, Amy and Eric; brother, Oliver; crazy but cute dog, Nica; grandparents, Grandma Burger, Grandma Denise, and Grandpa and Grandma Olson. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Jutta Koegler

Jutta Koegler

May 5, 2025

Jutta M. Koegler

Age 95, Longtime Resident of St. Paul

Jutta was born on February 28, 1930 in Germany. She immigrated to the United States of America, originally living in New York. Jutta settled down in St. Paul, Minnesota where she married her husband, Henry Koegler. She and Henry had three daughters together, which kept Jutta plenty busy. Later in life, after...

Curtis Nelson

Curtis Nelson

May 2, 2025

Curtis Elmer Nelson

Born March 30, 1932. Died May 2, 2025. Curt was a true patriarch He grew up in White Bear Lake and met Barbara Kay Chapman when he was age 14. They were married in 1955 and were blessed with four children. They lived in Forest Lake for 50+ years.

Anyone who knew Curt, knew that his word was his...

Irene Quinn

Irene Quinn

Apr 28, 2025

Quinn, Irene A. (nee Costello), 103, of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on April 28, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph; and her 7 siblings. She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Norbert) Tennessen, Patrick (Lana), Sr. Peggy Quinn OSF, and Michael (Kathleen); 9 grandchildren, Brian (Denise)...

Marlene Yarusso

Marlene Yarusso

Apr 27, 2025

Marlene Rose Yarusso (Hudalla)

June 7, 1935 - April 27, 2025

Age 89 of Lake Elmo

“If you are reading this, I am having a good day. I am in heaven.”

Marlene (Miss Marlene to her students) was a school teacher for 50+ years at Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s of the Lake, St. Pius X, Blessed Sacrament and District 622 elementary schools.

She was very...