Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

~Kathleen Stockness Arcand~ Katie came into this world on October 30, 1985. In her 34 years, she touched many, many lives. She was kind, loving and full of energy. She had an outgoing personality with a great sense of humor and a little bit of sass. She took joy in lifting other people up. Everyone loved her. In the summer...

Oct 9, 2020

Anthony Michael Legato, 25, of Stillwater passed away tragically on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Mamie Legato, Robert Maddox, and Benard Rushforth; and cousin, Rachel Brownell. Survived by father, Michael Legato; mother, Cathy Denise Legato; son, Vincent Michael Legato; sisters, Alexandra Legato and Ciara Legato; grandmother, Emma Katherine Rushforth; and numerous...

Oct 8, 2020

Scott L. Swanson passed away from COVID-19 on October 8, 2020 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 67. Scott was born on September 17, 1953 to Willard Swanson and Ann (Durspek) Swanson of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Scott grew up in Rice Lake where he graduated from Rice Lake High School and lived for many years before he moved...

Oct 4, 2020

Gurmeher Kaur Khalsa “Guda” (aka- Carolyn Wilder) Born in Anchorage, Alaska on September 1, 1951 and passed away suddenly in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 4, 2020 at the age of 69 years. Guda is survived by children Dya Levitt (Marc), Siri Klein (Justin) and Christopher Canning; grandchildren Talia, Torin, Meghan & Derek; great grandchildren Mackenzie, Johnathan & Ava; sisters and...

Oct 1, 2020

Oct 1, 2020

Ryan, Geraldine M. “Gerri” (nee Wegwerth) Age 89 Passed away on October 1, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Bill and daughter Judy Stein. Survived by son Steve (Carole); son-in-law Thomas; grandchildren Rickie ,Jon, Ian & Justine; 4 great grandchildren and very dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 9th at 12 Noon at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600...

Sep 30, 2020

Walter F. Holm Jr. passed away peacefully on September 30, 2020. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

Sep 28, 2020

David Allen Carlson Born November 2,1954 and died September 28,2020 at 65 years old. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund H and Florence I (Athey) Carlson Graduate of Centennial High School in 1973 Served in the United States Navy from July 1973 to July 1979, when he was Honorably Discharged. Dave has remained in touch with some...

Sep 27, 2020

Richard S. Haas, 95, of North Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his children, Rosemary J (Haas) Sterrett and Jeanette K. Haas. Survived by wife, Catharine Haas; children, Raymond Stanley Haas and Ellen A. (Haas) Titus; grandchildren, Richard Matthias Sterrett, Andrew James Sterrett, Israel Haas, Judah Noah Haas, Jedidiah Haas, Katharine...

Sep 26, 2020

Beatrice Mae Bruvold Kotz, age 90, died peacefully at home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota on September 26, 2020. Bea was born on August 15, 1930 in Comertown, Montana to Peder and Mary Inga Bruvold. Together with her 6 sisters and 2 brothers (and also 5 half siblings), they lived on the family Mustang ranch. After her father’s death in...

Sep 22, 2020

Gartner, Gary L., age 60, known to family and friends as G-Man or G2, passed peacefully on September 22 at his home in White Bear Lake. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gayle; his sons David (Jessica) Palmer of Cottage Grove, and Jeffrey (Domonique) Palmer of Wyoming, MN; and by the three brightest lights in his life, his...

Sep 21, 2020

Arlene M. Zurn (nee Paul) Age 85 - beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Arlene was born on September 8, 1935, to Alfred Dietrich Paul and Agnes Antonia Paul. Arlene grew up on the east side of St Paul, Minnesota with three sisters (Anita Lindbom, Andrea Smith, and Arvilla Lang) and two brothers (Al Paul and Arnold Paul). As a graduate...

Sep 17, 2020

JoAnn Preiner (McLaughlin) Passed away peacefully at the age of 75. JoAnn grew up on the Eastside of St. Paul and raised her family in Oakdale. She was finally able to move away from the beige walls with the purchase of the Mesa, Arizona property and remodeling of the cabin on Lone Lake and loved spending as much time as...

Sep 16, 2020

Patricia Moroney (Doherty), 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Moroney; parents, John and Marguerite Doherty; and brothers, Jim and Tom Doherty. Survived by children, Eileen (Tahir Suleyman) Moroney, Michael Moroney, Mary (Jack) Moroney Wrich, and Edward (Carol) Moroney; 7 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many other family...

Sep 15, 2020

Steven M. Gray 76 of Mahtomedi Passed away unexpectedly on 9/15/20. He will be deeply missed by his wife Mary of 53 years, daughters Shannon (Pat) Beskar and Sherry (Kurt) Bartels, grandchildren Josh, Alex, Taylor, Shanny, Riley, and Brody, sisters Annie and Shirley, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a life-long teacher, not only in the classroom, but...

Sep 14, 2020

Suzanne E. Walfoort Age 82 Of W. St. Paul After 82 years, Sue has left this earth for her eternal home with Jesus where she joins her daughter, Victoria, son,Gregory, and countless loved ones. She patiently waits for the arrival of her beloved husband of 62 years, Terrance Sr.; children, Terrance Jr.(Tracy), Pat(Michelle), Michelle(Mark), Monica(Paul), Angela(Mark), Matt(Kim), Bob(Jodi), Syndy, Ben,...

Sep 11, 2020

Martha Margaret (Dabruzzi) Clayton, also known as Mom, Aunt Martha, Grandma, and G.G., was born on November 11th, 1929, in Saint Paul, MN. She had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Her mother passed away at a young age and she and her siblings were raise by each other and their Father when he wasn't working his 3 jobs. She was...

Sep 11, 2020

Abernathy Ross Age 63 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on 9/11/2020. Preceded in death by mother Jeanette. Survived by wife of 31 years, Lisa (Masters); children Amanda Lopez (Aaron) and David; 4 siblings, Lisa’s extended family and other relatives & friends. A celebration of Ross’ life will be held at a later date. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Sep 9, 2020

Rogers (Klug) Elaine Marion Passed away peacefully at home on 9/9/2020 in White Bear Lake at the age of 75. Elaine was born on May 3, 1945 to Michael and Marion Klug and grew up in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Wilson High School class of 1963. Elaine achieved a long, illustrious career as a...

Sep 9, 2020

Major Shirley (Fischer) Age 79 Longtime St. Paul Resident Peacefully passed on September 9, 2020. Preceded in death by husband William. Survived by children Rita (Mark) Jacobs, Laura Pringle, David, and Jim (Jen); 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, September 28th at 11:00 am at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle...