Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Lydia Irene Wahlstrom A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Lydia Irene Wahlstrom passed away on August 12, 2020 after an eleven year battle with Batten Disease. Survived by her parents Laura & Todd; brother Drew; grandparents Paul & Sheryl Magelssen and Jerry & Anita Wahlstrom, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Lydia loved singing, music, Disney princesses,...

Aug 11, 2020

LaRue Marlene J. Age 86 Of White Bear Lake Our beloved Mother & Grandmother passed away on August 11, 2020 after a short illness. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence; son Thomas and parents Richard & Marjorie Bauer. Survived by children Deborah LaRue, Diane Martin (Mike Jr.), Dawn Torrini (Bill), Mike (Cindy), Mark (Carrie) and Gary (Chris); grandchildren Jamie, Kassandra,...

Aug 8, 2020

BLEES Gerald Joseph — age 87 January 14, 1933 — August 8, 2020 Jerry passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 after a brief case of COID-19. Dad fought fearlessly for over 15 years with kidney issues and infections. Preceded in death by parents, Nicholas and Clara, wife Patricia of 55 years, precious son Michael William, beloved siblings, aunts and...

Aug 7, 2020

Scott Olson Age 56 of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly Preceded in death by his mother, Joanne and nephew, Bobby. Scott is survived by his father, Robert; brother, Steve; sister, Deb; significant other, Darci; uncle, Johnny; nephew, Jesse; good friends, Chuck and Glenn; and by many other family and friends. Scott enjoyed being outdoors camping, fishing and hunting. He...

Aug 6, 2020

Margaret E. Lucier (nee Skipon) Loving Wife, Mom and Mema Age 72 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Donavin; parents, Joe and Lillian; sisters, JoAnn and Kathy. Margaret is survived by her children, Dominic (Laura) and LeeAnn (Eric); grandsons, Alexander and Zachary; sister, Rosemary (Roger); brother-in-law, Roger; many...

Aug 6, 2020

Oneal, Elisa (Alice) 84 years old of St. Paul died peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Preceded in death: Parents, John and Sarah Mercado Son: Rick Harris Husband: Jack Oneal Siblings: J John (Mary) Mercado, Bonnie (Marion) Mercado, John (Ann) Mercado, Casper (Jeanne) Mercado, Mike (Peggy) Mercado, Vera (Howard) Strabala and Beverly Truskolaski Survived by Children: Julie (Robert) Sargent,...

Aug 5, 2020

Hansen, Fred Age 82 of White Bear Lake Previously of Clear Lake WI Preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence and Burt Jr. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann and 4 step children, TerriAnne Sublet of Maple Grove, Richard (Diane) Smith Jr. of White Bear Lake, Michael (Carol) Smith of Stillwater, and Jeffrey (Lindy) Smith of Forest Lake; 11 grandchildren; 10...

Aug 5, 2020

Richard Henry Hammer formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida died peacefully in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 5th where he lived the last two years of his life to be near family. Dick graduated from Boston College and Syracuse University with a PhD in Psychology and was also a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Institute of New England. He married Sandra...

Aug 2, 2020

Grass (nee Mielke), Constance “Connie” Ottillia born on March 14th, 1942 passed away at home in the loving presence of her family. Preceded in death by parents Laurence & Cecelia Mielke, In-laws Pat & Mary Grass, siblings Wallace (Marty) Mielke, Celine (Howard) Johnson, Larry Mielke, and daughter Susan Mary Grass. Survived by Brother Eugene (Peggy) Mielke, Brother in law Paul...

Aug 1, 2020

Gabriel Paris Clark, 20, of St. Paul, passed away on August 1, 2020 while stationed in Hawaii. He was born on October 28, 1999. He entered into the US Marine Corps on October 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Damien Wakefield, Darien Wakefield, JD Dearly, and Star Dearly. Survived by his mom, Jelora Clark; loving parents,...

Jul 30, 2020

Showalter Leo Francis Jr. Age 91 – Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 30, 2020. Preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart of 68 years, Margaret; parents, Leo Sr. and Lena; siblings, Merle Jost, John Sr. and Joan Misgen. Leo is survived by his children, Fred (Sonja), Linda (Todd) Andresen, Bob, Dan (Judy), Tom (Maureen), Lori...

Jul 29, 2020

Joan Marianne Tessier (nee Palmquist) With profound sadness we announce the passing of our Joan, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on July 29, 2020. She left us unexpectedly at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood. She was in her 87th year. Joan was born in West Roxbury, Mass. to Ann and Elvel Palmquist....

Jul 28, 2020

Dawn Dorothy Doring Melcher August 21, 1943 – July 28, 2020 Born into a farm family in Mankato, Minnesota on August 21, 1943, Dawn was never bored. She worked on the farm, helped raise her three younger brothers, loved school, and was involved in 4H and church activities. Education was important to Dawn. She attended Mankato State, where she met...

Jul 26, 2020

Mercer Joseph Richter was born 9-25-1936 in Emmetsburg Iowa and he passed away peacefully in his home on 7-26-2020 in White Bear Lake. He is survived by his wife Nancy Richter of 57 years, their 3 daughters Michele Richter, Susan Richter-Nodler, and Kari Richter. As well as his 5 grandchildren Michael Richter, Kailey Richter-Moore, Sam Nodler, Jack Nodler, and Mya...

Jul 26, 2020

Gail Delores Frost (Erickson), 86, of Hopkins, MN passed away on July 26th 2020. Born to Joel & Bertha Erickson of Beltrami, MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband Lennea Frost, son Joseph Frost, daughters Anita (Paul) Betley, Ruth (Geoff) Forsburg, and brother James Erickson. Survived by sister Jane (George) Bork and children Bev Jensen, Leo (Sandy) Frost, Connie Huard,...

Jul 25, 2020

Alice Marie Anderson 98, of Mahtomedi, MN died peacefully on July 25, 2020. Alice was born to the late Nels and Selma Lennartson on January 13,1922 in St. Paul, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, granddaughter Leah and brother John "Jack". She is survived by her 3 children, Catherine, Gregory (Mary Kaye), Philip (Brenda); grandchildren William,...

Jul 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Hurrle (Deibele) age 90 passed away peacefully on 07/24/2020. Pat was the daughter of Joseph J. & Vera (Strolke) Deibele born on August 19, 1929 in New Ulm, MN. The family moved to Sleepy Eye, MN where she graduated from St. Mary's School. She worked at a local drug store until she met Paul Hurrle who she married...

Jul 22, 2020

Sam J. Tratechaud, 44, of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by grandparents Walter J. and Alta Moe. He is survived by mother, Shirley Tratechaud of Superior, WI; brother, Peter Tratechaud (Shona) of West Allis, WI; and father, Edward Tratechaud of Wascott, WI. He grew up in Superior, WI and...

Jul 20, 2020

Michael Patrick “Dusty” Ouradnik, 61, of the “Rockin East Side” St. Paul passed peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1958. On December 9 of 1980, he married his loving wife of almost 40 years, Bonita Baker. He was a master of motor repairs. He is survived by his wife, Bonita (Baker) Ouradnik;...

Jul 20, 2020