Obituaries

Florence Meis

Florence Meis

Dec 5, 2019

Florence Meis, 94, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; daughters, Catherine and Donna; great grandson, Quintin Casey; daughter-in-law, Betty; and sisters Trudy Burgess and Franny Norbek. Survived by children, Gary, Patty (Mark) Kittel, Carol (Dave) Borgwardt, and Laurie Weber; grandchildren, Kelly Klinke, Anna McGary, Carrie (Pete) Sorensen, Chrissy Hardel, Bill (Leanne), Brian Casey, Jeremy...

Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson

Dec 4, 2019

Marge was born in Malung Township, Minnesota on October 13, 1931 to Olga (Rodegaard) and Aron Danielson. She attended grade school in Malung and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo. She moved to the Twin Cities to pursue her nursing training at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital. She met the love of her life, Morris “Moe” Johnson, through mutual...

William Wood

William Wood

Dec 3, 2019

Wood, Bill Beloved Dad & Grandpa Age 60 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by parents Richard & Barbara and sister Nancy Crudo. Survived by sons Dan (Bethany) & Matt (Felisha) and grandson Carter. Visitation Friday, December 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Memorial preferred in lieu of...

Adrian Blackford

Adrian Blackford

Dec 3, 2019

Adrian Lee Blackford passed away peacefully in his home on December 3rd, surrounded by his family. Adrian fought a more than year-long battle with brain cancer that took such a toll on his body, but never on his spirit or mood. His grieving family left behind include his mother Brianna Griffin, father Troy Blackford, brother and best friend Nolan Blackford,...

Mary Jorgensen

Mary Jorgensen

Dec 1, 2019

Mary Dee Jorgensen (Eggum), Age 76, Of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Dorothy Eggum & her grandson, Dominic Allen. Survived by her children, Scott, Laura Beltz (Marc), & Karen; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Tony, Kacey, Caleigh, Mikaela, & Christopher; siblings, Tom (Mari), Terry (Ruth), & Mike (Joan), & many...

Lorin Palmer

Lorin Palmer

Nov 29, 2019

Lorin J. Palmer Age 83 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Cloquet and Duluth, passed away Friday, November 29th. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Laina (nee Liukonen) Palmer. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Shirley (nee Parker) Palmer; Sons, Todd (Mary) and Trent; Grandchildren, Breaunna and Cole; Brother, James (Arlene) Palmer. Lorin served with the National...

James Sweeney

James Sweeney

Nov 27, 2019

James Richard Sweeney, age 61, of Vadnais Heights,Passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Juliet Sweeney. Survived by his wife, Jayne; siblings, John (Jane), George, Cynthia (Larry Underkoffler), Bob (Laurie), and Kathleen Daniels (Frank); many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Member of the Kellogg Class of 1976 and Bemidji State...

Roger Hogstad

Roger Hogstad

Nov 27, 2019

Hogstad, Roger S. Age 75 of Hugo Preceded in death by brothers Bob & Randy Hogstad. Survived by his sister, Karen Reed of St. Paul; his children, Joel (Gail) Hogstad of Hugo and Dana Brundieck of Woodbury; his grandchildren, Logan, Anders, Briana, Jenna, Blake, Ian, Lindon, Sterling & Reid; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Hogstad of Des Moines, IA and Sherri Hogstad...

Lourdes Benavides

Lourdes Benavides

Nov 26, 2019

Benavides, Lourdes “Mary” Age 58 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on November 26, 2019. Preceded in death by brother Rafael Martin Toranzo. Survived by husband Eustolio Benavides III; son Luis Benavides and daughter Rosalia Benavides; parents Rafael & Carmen Toranzo; siblings Luis Miguel (Norma), Crucita (Engels), Jorge Jaime (Norma), Claudia (Jose), Monica (Arturo) & Gerardo (Gaby) and a large...

Kendra Marshall

Kendra Marshall

Nov 26, 2019

Kendra Marie Marshall (nee Sanz) Kendra is survived by her husband, Jacob; her parents, Kenneth and Heidi Sanz; her mother-in-law, Tamara Marshall; father-in-law, Scott (Jenny) Marshall; and many other close family members and friends. A celebration of Kendra's life will be held at 6:00PM on Saturday, December 7th at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. A visitation will start...

Thomas Sweeney

Thomas Sweeney

Nov 25, 2019

Sweeney Thomas M Attorney at Law in St. Paul Age 80 Resident of White Bear Township formerly of St. Paul. Passed away on November 25, 2019 after a stroke. Survived by beloved wife, of 55 years, Marguerite (nee Huntley); children Patrick (Amy), Shannon (Paul) Thompson, Bridget (Chris) Jo and Michael; grandchildren Mary, Maggie, Ali, Molly, Collin, Ryan, Jack, Connor and...

Carol Shea

Carol Shea

Nov 23, 2019

Carol Shea (nee Huber) Age 83 of St. Paul Passed Away November 23, 2019 Preceded in death by her husband, John “Pat” and her son, John. Carol is survived by her children, Mary (Ernest), William (Julie), Lori, Patty (Dan) and Patrick; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Kathy) and a large extended family. Mass of Christian Burial 2PM on Saturday,...

Martha Rude

Martha Rude

Nov 23, 2019

Rude Martha “Marti” Beloved Mom & Grandma Age 79 of White Bear Lake Passed away on November 23, 2019 after a short illness. Preceded in death by husband Bob; sister Betty and brother Russell. Survived by children Renee Rude & Rob Rude (Katie); granddaughters Sammy & Lizzie; sister Dori and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Saturday (December 7)...

Mary Ann Peel

Mary Ann Peel

Nov 23, 2019

Mary Ann Peel: August 24, 1931 - November 23, 2019 Mary Ann Peel was born August 24, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, to Henry and Corrine (Fowler) Bromich. As the oldest of 4 siblings, Mary Ann enjoyed playing with her sisters, her brother, and friends, as well as listening to her favorite stories on the radio. She loved baking with her...

Luella Feil

Luella Feil

Nov 23, 2019

Luella (Pat) M. Feil of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on November 23, 2019 after celebrating her 98th birthday with her children, grandchildren and care staff. Pat was born near St. Claude, Manitoba, Canada and raised in Windom, MN where she graduated high school. After two years at Mankato Teacher’s College, Pat received her Teaching Certificate, and began her...

Virginia Biagi

Virginia Biagi

Nov 18, 2019

Virginia M. Biagi Proud Eastsider Passed away peacefully on 11/18 Preceded in death by her husband, Louis D. and her parents, Edward and Mary. Virginia is survived by her siblings, Robin Gerstung and Kathryn (Tom) Griswold; brothers-in-law, James (Lamae) Biagi and Frank (Paddy) Biagi; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Virginia was a long time member at Church of St....

Mark Paulson

Mark Paulson

Nov 17, 2019

Mark Alexander Paulson was born on June 27th, 1944 in Rochester, New York to Mark C. Paulson and Margaret A. (Mann) Paulson. Most of his childhood years were spent in Peoria, IL, and he graduated from Peoria High School in 1962. After high school, Mark went on to study English and Fine Arts at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana (class...

Barbara Cermak

Barbara Cermak

Nov 17, 2019

Barbara J. Cermak Age 91 Formerly of Roseville Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Stephen Jr. and son Stephen III. Survived by daughter Cheryl Faulkner; granddaughter Jaclyn Chaffee (Jonathan); great granddaughters Lauryn & Lyla; brother Ron Davis (Juanita) and extended family & friends. Retired Ramsey County Employee. Private family services and burial at Fort...

Terry Fisher

Terry Fisher

Nov 16, 2019

Terry Thomas Fisher Born June 29, 1940 Passed away November 16, 2019 at the age of 79. Son of Larry and Lucille Fisher, Terry was born in Saint Paul, MN and spent time growing up in White Bear Lake, MN. Terry served in the U.S. Army and had a long career with 3M. He is survived by his children, Michael...

Louis Karakas

Louis Karakas

Nov 14, 2019

Louis G. Karakas passed away peacefully November 14, 2019 following a lengthy bout with cancer, which he fought valiantly. Louis was born to Luka and Frances (Strajnor) Karakas Sept. 30, 1941, in Eveleth, MN. Louis attended Eveleth schools, graduating with EHS class of 1959. Lou was an all-state goalie for Eveleth High School. He graduated from UW-Superior with a BS...