Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Marion Toland Age 100 Passed peacefully on July 26, 2019. She is survived by sisters, Connie and Joanie; brother, Jim and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Harold; brothers, Raymond, Robert and Richard, and sisters, Betty, Penny, and Kathleen. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Aug 1 at 10:30 AM at Little Sisters...

Jul 26, 2019

Louis F. “Louie” Blair Age 97 Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019. Louis was a Navy veteran who proudly served our country during WWII. He is preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Connie; siblings, Rose Catherine Vereen, George Blair, Virginia Robertson, and Michael Blair. He is survived by sister, Margaret Barrett; children, Richard (Carol), David (Eileen),...

Jul 25, 2019

Mary Theresa Majeski Age 94 Died on July 25, 2019 Preceded in death by her husband, Jerome. Mary is survived by her children, Joyce (Pat) Hurley and Corrine (Gerry) O’Shea; grandchildren, Todd (Kim), Mike (Jodi), Cathleen (Kevin), Daniel (Angela), Brian (Jessica), Shannon (Joe), Keri (Dan), Colette (Josh), Chris (Diana), Kyle (Molly) and Cassie (Matt); 20 great-grandchildren. Special thank you to...

Jul 23, 2019

May, Lawrence (Larry) Age 85 of St. Paul Died July 23rd, 2019 Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul. Life-long East Sider and proud graduate of Cretin High School class of 1952. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Elizabeth; brother Eugene; sister Helen; Father- in- law Jack; Mother- in- Law Mary; Brothers- in- Law Paul and Bernie;...

Jul 22, 2019

Mitchell, Louis C. Survived by his 6 children, Sue Mitchell of White Bear Lake, Michele Burns of Maplewood, Melinda Mitchell of Stillwater, Michael Mitchell of Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Mitchell (Kelly) of Lino Lakes, and David Mitchell of Lino Lakes; 11 grandchildren, Derek (Stacey), Krista (Vadim), Kyle, Aaron, Rachel, Ryan, Dustin (Jenna), Courtney (Matt), Tyler, Nick, and Allie; & 6 great...

Jul 21, 2019

Mickelson, Judy Age 78 of White Bear Lake Survived by her husband of 60 years, Al “Mickey” and 3 children: Barry (Diane)of Andover; Drew & Denise both of White Bear. There are 3 grandchildren: Sara, Joshua & Andrew. 7 great grandchildren:Henry, Roy, Roper, Olivia, Reese, Fredrick & Lucy. Funeral Mass Friday (7-26) at 11 AM at St. Mary of the...

Jul 18, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Michael Joseph Malone Sr. Age 81 Of Eastside St. Paul Visitation 4-7PM on Monday, July 22 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17th. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Stella Malone Sr.; Brothers, Robert Jr (Phyllis), Tom (Florence) and baby brother, Terry; Godchild, Megan Malone; nephews and niece, Tommy...

Jul 17, 2019

Mary Jo Gosselin Age 70 of Hugo, formerly of Eastside St. Paul Survived by her husband of 51 years, Gerald; her children, Lisa (John) Dupak of Blaine, Kevin (Linda) of Shady Shores, TX, Shawn (Laurie) of Circle Pines; grandchildren, Hannah, Grace, Natalie, Morgan and Madeline; siblings, Charles (Pauline) Chism of Minneapolis and sister, Jackie Quant of Apple Valley. She is...

Jul 16, 2019

Hawkins Joan Ann (Navara) Age 83 Of Saint Paul Beloved wife, mother & nana died on July 16, 2019 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Survived by husband Hugh; children JoAnn (Noel Gordanier) & Hugh (Ashley); grandchildren Jazmine, Zeke, Maya, Tristan & Jamie. Jo taught elementary school as a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for thirteen years, and later as...

Jul 15, 2019

Walter A. "Wally Yuker WWII Purple Heart Recipient Age 95 of St. Paul Preceded in death by wife, Delores. Survived by his loving family and friends. Memorial Service 11AM on Friday, August 23 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1730 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul. Burial at Elmhurst Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church are preferred.

Jul 14, 2019

Dr. John Edward Michael Larkin Orthopedic Surgeon 88 year old Eastsider Passed on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 surrounded by family and loving wife. Preceded in death by parents John and Ann (Wedebrand) and sister Marilyn L. Eberhardt (James) and their son Joel.. Survived by wife Colles, brother David Larkin (Terry), and nieces and nephews: David Jr. (Doina), Victoria Erickson (Stewart),...

Jul 10, 2019

Leis Gerald “Jerry” Age 78 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly July 10, 2019 Preceded in death by parents & brother Bernard “Nick”. Survived by wife of 54 years, Sandy; children Deborah, Jeanette (Jon) & Matthew (Kate); grandchildren Gavin, Bryce & Morgann and siblings Rita Falzarano, Thomas, Mary Pagenkopf (Ron), Joe (Lori) and Marvin Koleis (Janece). Retired from HealthEast Hospitals....

Jul 9, 2019

Leonard L. (Len) Martin, was born December 7, 1922 in Grant, Nebraska to Alva and Osa Martin. Len died July 9,2019. He graduated from Perkins County High School in June 1940, and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University until enlisting in the Army Aviation Cadet program. He graduated in June 1944 as a pilot. He served three months in the Philippine Islands...

Jul 6, 2019

Malone, Phyllis (nee Rivard) “Maga” Age 83 of St. Paul Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, God mother, sister, and friend. Phyllis was born on Christmas day, 1935, and died surrounded by her loving family on July 6, 2019, while at home on Hospice. Phyllis leaves a legacy of love entrusted to her loving daughter, Kelley Malone O’Neill (Patrick), and her...

Jul 5, 2019

Dabruzzi, Geraldine “Gerry” Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great Grandmother Age 93 of Maplewood. Preceded in death husband Edward, 2 brothers & 3 sisters. Survived by children Dave (Judy) & Debbie Lynch (Richard); grandchildren Danielle Hintz (Matt), Anthony Dabruzzi, Erin Jennie (Jake) & Jackie Matzke (Jon); great granddaughters Victoria & Josie; brother Marvin Hodgin (Clara) and brother-in-law Harry Schmidt. Memorial Service Friday,...

Jul 5, 2019

Gloria Carol Dotte (nee Ogren) Beloved Mom, Grandma Great Grandma & Sister Of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by husband Robert & daughter Mary Pat. Survived by children Paul, Nancy DeMars, Dan (Pauline), Bob Jr., Bruce, Linda, and Tim (Brenda); 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings Jerry Ogren (Joan), Karen Sauvageau (Roger) and Steve Ogren (Ila) & other family and...

Jul 3, 2019

Darst Joanne P. Age 88 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents John & Mabel Niles, brother Robert Niles and husband James Darst. Survived by children Jane (Chuck) Kollasch, Jill (Gary) Standish, John (Shelley) Darst and Jim (Sandy) Darst; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter and many family & friends. Memorial Mass Wednesday,...

Jul 2, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Lambie, age 74 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Residence in St. Paul on July 2, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Dan was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 2nd, 1944. He grew up in Superior and graduated from Central High School in the class of 1963. Dan was...

Jul 1, 2019

Terrance “Big T” Mathias Backus, age 66 of Vadnais Heights, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on September 3, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Glenn and Ruth Backus. He grew up in the Lauderdale area and graduated from Ramsey High School in Roseville, MN. He was a Lithographer at Midwest...