Obituaries

Mar 10, 2018

OBITUARY AS PUBLISHED ON 3/14/2018 Madeline Ann McCollor (nee Tucker) Age 75 of White Bear Lake Passed Away March 10, 2018 Preceded in death by parents, Anne and Louis Tucker; and sister, Joanne Nefure. Survived by husband of 53 years, Jerome “Jerry”; children, David (Lori), Louis (Judy), and Cary (Carrie Ann); grandchildren, Katherine (Lewis) Dumer, Kylie, Derek, Sydney, and Connor;...

Mar 9, 2018

LIFE STORY Carl Bergmann (1926-2018) Carl Alfred Bergmann passed away March 9, 2018 at the age of 91, at home in the company of his loving family. Carl, also known to his family and old friends as Bud or Buddy, was born November 4, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY. He married Betsy Seaver on September 11, 1948, and Carl and Betsy...

Mar 8, 2018

Ralph Tucci Age 90 Lifetime resident of St. Paul Ralph was known as an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and a 300 bowler. After serving in WWII, he started his career as an engineer at KARE 11. In his spare time he enjoyed being a tree farmer. Ralph was a lifetime member at Blessed Sacrament Church. Ralph is preceded in death...

Mar 8, 2018

LIFE STORY Gengler, Michael P. “Mike” Age 58, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2018 with dignity and humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Marilyn Gengler, a sister in law Nancy Gengler, and two brother in laws, Chip Parsons and Bobby Carroll. Mike, the fifth of eight children, grew up in...

Mar 5, 2018

Harold "Dutch" Richard Schubert Harold was born on December 28, 1931 in Flint, Michigan. He was the son of Violet (nee Hanson) and Richard Schubert. He graduated from Nevis High School in 1949. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1949-1953. During his time in the service, he met the love of his...

Mar 4, 2018

Fraser Scott Kenneth September 27, 1960 March 4, 2018 Of Marine on St. Croix and White Bear Lake. Scott left us to join his parents Jerry & Dallas Joan after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his son Colin James, daughter Angela Lee, sister Mary Elizabeth and many cousins & friends who will miss his smile and...

Mar 1, 2018

Hondlik, Edward R. Nov. 4, 1930 ~ March 1, 2018 Age 87 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Stephane. Survived by his wife, love of his life for 63 years, JoAnn (nee Barth); children Liz Haar (Mike), Audrey Fretschel & Russ (Beth); 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and...

Feb 27, 2018

Sopkiewicz Shirley Ann Age 59 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly on February 27, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents Stanley & Pauline Sopkiewicz and sister Diane M. Sopkiewicz. Survived by brother Tom Sopkiewicz and extended family and friends. Prayer service Wednesday, March 14th at 11:00 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway with visitation one hour before the...

Feb 25, 2018

LIFE STORY Ruth Helen Azman (nee Hirsch), of Overland Park, KS and Naples, FL, died peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the age of 96. Ruth was born in Cleveland, OH, on October 4, 1921 a daughter of the late Rudolph and Angela Hirsch. On September 12, 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert A. Azman, who preceded...

Feb 23, 2018

VADNAIS, BEVERLY A. “Bev” of White Bear Lake Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother Age 90, passed away peacefully February 23, 2018 with grace, style and humor. Bev was preceded in death by her husband, John R. “Jack” Vadnais, her son, George Vadnais, two grandchildren, her brother, and a daughter-in-law. The second of three children, Bev was born in...

Feb 14, 2018

Wigstrom, (nee Crea) Joan P. Age 83 Of White Bear Lake since 1959 Preceded in death by loving husband William, parents Dominic & Marjorie Crea and sister Gloria Caminada. Beloved mother of Mary Kay Montpetit (Ty Berg), Bill (Becky), Mike (Mary), Jeff (Cathy) and Tony (Christi); grandma of 14; great grandma of 12; sister of Rosemary Mahnke. Also survived by...

Feb 12, 2018

Barbara J. Nelson Born February 17, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Passed away on February 12, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Anoka High School and had a full career at Unisys and Cornelius. She was a member of the Coon Rapids VFW and enjoyed card games and bingo. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Ralph &...

Feb 11, 2018

Christine Ann Olson (nee Boston) Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Brent Edward; mother, Dorothy Bayers; siblings, James Boston, Jackie Cunnien, and Joseph Boston. Will be dearly missed by her daughters, Shanna (Jon) McIntosh and Breanna (Mike) Schafer; her grandchildren, Marissa McIntosh, Skylar McIntosh, Logan Schafer, and her newest grandson, Levi Brent Schafer; her sister, Pam Beightol;...

Feb 8, 2018

Marguerite Jean Magistad Long time nurse at the Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. Age 82 of St. Paul’s Eastside. Marguerite is survived by sisters, Janice (Glenn) Roeske and Joyce (the late Bob) Nachtsheim; niece, Sharon Pleszak and brother-in-law, Sever Anderson; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents, Carl and Mabel; brother, Jerome (and wife, Patricia); and...

Feb 7, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

Myron Harold Krecklau passed away from Influenza A and pneumonia on February 6, 2018, at the age of 81 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa Arizona. A funeral Mass is planned for Saturday June 2, 2018 at St. Genevieve Parish Community Center at 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville MN 55038. The funeral will be at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at...

Feb 3, 2018

Patricia “Patti” Janssen Age 70 Passed away February 3, 2018 Patti loved fun, flowers, bright colors and jewelry. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Doug Axberg; and her parents, Margaret "Ming" (nee Cumming) and Robert Hines, and brother-in-law Jerry Madvig. Patti is survived by her son, Rob; her sisters, Kathie Madvig and Peggy (Steven) Kipka;...

Feb 2, 2018

LaVerne Marjorie Schifsky Member: American Legion North Volunteer: Ramsey 500th Lions Club LaVerne Marjorie Markgraf (nee Schifsky) was born April 2, 1930 at St. John’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota by parent’s Elsie Verna Trost (nee Markgraf) and Arthur Ferdinand Markgraf. As a child she played basketball, softball, and played piano when she could. Her family grew up on a...

Feb 1, 2018

Semlak (nee Tobias) Margie Carol “Marge” Beloved Mom & Nana Age 76 of Oakdale formerly of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband Tom; parents Albert & Bertha and sister Elaine Boardman. Survived by children Cori (Kevin) Schuyler, Terri (Mark) Meis, Jim (Lisa Beth) and Craig (Lisa Marie); grandchildren Lauren (Jay) Wilkinson, Dan & Donny Schuyler; Brad, Jake, and Kacey...

Jan 31, 2018

Klinger, Dorothy A. “Pat” Age 82 Of Woodbury Preceded in death by parents and brothers Melvin & Bruce Okeson. Survived by husband Bob; daughter Paulette; sisters Deloris & Lois; brothers Delmer & Alfred; many nieces & nephews. Service Tuesday (February 6) at 11:00 am at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 463 Maria Avenue with visitation starting at 10 am. Interment Newport Cemetery....