Obituaries

Lawrence Schwartzbauer

Lawrence Schwartzbauer

Nov 13, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" C. Schwartzbauer Age 93 Retired after 41 years from State Farm Insurance Preceded in death by his first wife, Fern; son, Steve; son-in-law, Bruce Rogstad; brother, Bill and parents, Charles and Marie. Larry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sandy; children, Diane Rogstad, Arlene (Steve) Lamb, Marla (Roger) Kriney; grandchildren, John (Sandra) and Brian (amy); 4...

William Rahm

William Rahm

Nov 10, 2019

William “Bill” Rahm Age 88 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on November 10th. Preceded in death by his first wife, Joan and brother, Bruce. Bill is survived by wife, Sylvia; daughters, Liz (Steve) Foss, Amy (Tim) Walstrom; son, Randy (Anissa) Miller; grandchildren, Megan (Mike) James, Andrea (Andy) Manos, KC Miller, Ellie and Will Walstrom; great-grandsons, Charlie and Wesley James...

LuVerne Barnd

LuVerne Barnd

Nov 10, 2019

BARND LuVerne “Lu” Age 91 of White Bear Lake, MN Passed away peacefully on Sunday November 10. Born in Hartley IA, Lu left the family farm to obtain a degree in education. At the University of Iowa she met Joseph Barnd. They married and moved to Aurora IL and began raising a family. In 1969 Joe and LuVerne purchased a...

Douglas Ingram

Douglas Ingram

Nov 6, 2019

Douglas Evans Ingrams Age 91, of White Bear Lake Died peacefully with family by his side. Preceded in death by Herbert M. and Mayme Benda Ingram; Sisters, Sally Pickl, Polly Zeman (Roy); and granddaughter, Briana L. Setterholm. Survived by wife of 69 years, Emmie Eibs Ingram; children, Michael D. Ingram (Pam), Jeffrey D. Ingram (Carol), Michelle D. Setterholm (Dale), Joseph...

Thomas Christian

Thomas Christian

Nov 5, 2019

Christian, Thomas B. Beloved husband, father and grandpa Age 80, of White Bear Lake. Survived by wife of 55 years, Pat; children, Chris Vint of White Bear Lake & Eric of North St. Paul; grandchildren, Wyatt & Addie; and sister, Katherine Okoneski of New Brighton. Celebration of Life 3-7 PM Wednesday November 13, 2019 at The Lexington, 1096 Grand Ave,...

Beverly Shimon

Beverly Shimon

Nov 4, 2019

Shimon, Beverly M. (Nee Post) Age 83 of St. Paul Beverly was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019. Preceded in death by her grandparents Herman and Dorthea Post; father Gerhard Post and his wife Verna and her brother Gerhard Post (Gary). Survived by her loving and devoted husband Jim of 61 years; three wonderful...

Jon Waalk

Jon Waalk

Nov 4, 2019

Waalk Jon Michael Age 53 Of Vadnais Heights Preceded in death by father Michael. Survived by wife of 29 years, Betty; children Michael & Veronica; mother Patricia; siblings Jolene DePauw (Matt) & Joseph (Rachel); nieces and nephews. Retired after 30 years at Midway Ford. Jon loved family, friends, snowmobiling and RV travels. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, November 12th at...

Francis Truso

Francis Truso

Nov 3, 2019

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bernice, and beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara (nee Rusch). Survived by children Mark (Carla), Stephen (Annette), Marie, and Paul (Sarah), “Adopted” son Hein Lam (Annette); ten grandchildren Christopher (Nicole), Nicholas (Taylor), Gregory (Holly), Stevanna, Samantha Poole (Adam), Sophia, Michael (Rachel), Katherine Nelson (Ben), Abigail, Nathanael; nine great-grandchildren Emma, Claire, Julia, George,...

Audrey Gehrke

Audrey Gehrke

Nov 2, 2019

Gehrke, Audrey H. Age 72 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side on November 2. Survived by daughter Christine (Eric Olsen) Mlinarchik and granddaughter, Alexa (Carl Martin) Mlinarchik. Also survived by sister, Patricia (Ray) Huth, brother, Gary (Karen) Gehrke, nephews Richard (Jana) Huth and Steve (Carrie) Huth and several cousins, great nieces...

Karen Miller

Karen Miller

Nov 2, 2019

Miller Karen Age 76 Of St. Paul Passed away on 11/2/2019 to join her husband, Harlan in heaven. He only had to wait for her for 10 months. Also preceded in death by her daughter Irene Karen 05-24-64; her parents Floyd & Frieda Otis; brother Roy and sister Judith. Survived by children Kim Beisang and Myron (AJ Schwichtenberg); grandchildren Josh,...

Edward Buehlman

Edward Buehlman

Nov 2, 2019

Buehlman Edward J. Age 97 Of Maplewood Preceded in death by loving wife Elaine, mother, father and brothers. Survived by nieces & nephews. P.T. Boater WWII USN; 20 years with St. Paul Police (Retired); lifetime member of American Legion Post 449, VFW Ham’s Post and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Visitation Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm at MUELLER...

Liz Hiniker

Liz Hiniker

Oct 29, 2019

Liz Hiniker (nee Daly) Age 84 of White Bear Lake Passed away surrounded by her family on October 29th. Liz was proud of her Irish heritage, loved her piano but cherished her family above all else. Liz was born on July 1, 1935 in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. She was valedictorian of her high school class of 1953. ​She attended the...

Debra Zabka

Debra Zabka

Oct 21, 2019

Zabka, Debra (nee Steinert) Age 63 of White Bear Lake Passed away on October 21, 2019 Courageously lived following a diagnosis of MS in 1985. She had a gift for making others comfortable around her despite her handicap. Survived by husband of 37 years, Steve; sons Matthew, Thomas (Nicole) and Daniel; grandsons Weston & Rhett; parents Avel & Len Steinert;...

Harold Horne

Harold Horne

Oct 21, 2019

Horne Harold Joseph “Joe” Age 84 of Mahtomedi Passed away on October 21, 2019. Joe was born in Elgin, Illinois on July 30, 1935. He was a pioneer in the computer industry starting when he received his masters in Mathematics from the University of Illinois. Following his time in the service, he worked at Vitro Laboratories, 26 years at Control...

Donald Dietzmann

Donald Dietzmann

Oct 20, 2019

Dietzmann, Donald “Don” Beloved Husband, Dad Grandpa & Great Grandpa Age 89 of Oakdale. Passed away surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents; brother Hans and sister Marianne Motz. Survived by wife of 61 years, Shirley; children Kristie Tse, Kathy (Jon) Brotherton, Paul, Ron (Sandy), Karen (Virgil) Niemann and Bob (Jamie); 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and extended...

Nancy Fredrickson

Nancy Fredrickson

Oct 3, 2019

Nancy J. Fredrickson Preceded in death by former husband, Steve Fredrickson, and by brother, Bob Hagerty. Survived by 2 children, Anne and Bob Fredrickson of St. Paul; 3 siblings, Mike (Angela) Hagerty of Kilkenny, Mary Jo Galvin of Oakdale, and Marjean (Bob) Lundquist of St. Paul. Visitation on Wednesday 10/9 from 2-4pm at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy, St. Paul,...

Gary Pierson

Gary Pierson

Oct 3, 2019

Pierson Gary William, age 75, passed away Oct. 3, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Bill Pierson and mother, Elvera. Survived by sister, Jackie Hiltunen; nephew, Rodney Atkinson; niece, Nicole (Bob) Kaphing; great-nephew, Brady (Briana) Kaphing; great-niece, Madison Atkinson; and great-great nieces, Brylie and Zoe. Formerly of CA. Per Gary’s wishes, there will be no services. Memorials to Our Lady...

Rose Zoukos

Rose Zoukos

Sep 30, 2019

Rose P. Zoukos Age 86 St. Paul City Employee for 35 years. Visitation on Tuesday 10/8 from 1-2pm at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy, St. Paul. Interment to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Lorraine Winkel

Lorraine Winkel

Sep 28, 2019

Winkel (nee Urban), Lorraine Frances Age 90 of St. Paul Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, & Great Grandma Passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 surrounded by her children. She will be sadly missed by children, Ron (Marcia Peterson), Gary (Mary), Diana Smith (Bill Ryan), Cheryl (Mark) Luger; grandchildren, David Winkel, Christine (Randy) Dutcher, Matthew (Jennifer) Winkel, Shelagh Winkel, Michael Smith,...

Mary LeVasseur

Mary LeVasseur

Sep 26, 2019

Mary L. LeVasseur Age 77 of White Bear Lake Mary was an accountant, crafter and singer. Preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Louise. Mary is survived by many cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30AM on Thursday, October 3rd at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation 1 hour prior...