Obituaries

June (Alberna) Ball (Fyler)

June (Alberna) Ball (Fyler)

Jul 26, 2017

June Ball (Fyler) Age 83 of White Bear Lake Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma June had a magical way of impacting the souls of family and friends alike through endless generosity and selflessness. Her strength, beauty, sense of style, and love for all will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Martin; along with...

Mary Margaret Vandeberg

Mary Margaret Vandeberg

Jul 26, 2017

Vandeberg, Mary Margaret Age 96 of Mahtomedi Survived by, 10 sons and their wives: Daniel of St. Paul, Timothy (Sue) of St. Paul, Gerard of Havre, MT, David (Renee) of Pine City, Thomas (Jackie) of Roundup, MT, Father Joseph (priest) of Glenwood, MN, Robert of White Bear Lake, Gregory (Lara Dando) of Grand Forks, ND, Edward of White Bear Lake,...

Gary Lee Halverson

Gary Lee Halverson

Jul 24, 2017

Halverson, Gary L. Age 67 of Roseville Lakeville High Graduate Passed away unexpectedly on July 24th, 2017. Preceded in death by father Ronald C. Robinson, brother Richard and step-father, Gerald Halverson. Survived by wife of 42 years Marlys (Bosell); children Eric, Alec (Matthew), Anthony (Luke) & Andrea (Ryan); grandchildren Kaylinn, Austen, Cole, Brittany & Patrick; and great grandchildren. Proud Army...

Dennis Michael Grundtner Sr.

Dennis Michael Grundtner Sr.

Jul 24, 2017

Grundtner Dennis, Sr. Beloved Husband Dad & Grandpa ~ Age 64 Preceded in death by mom Elaine. Survived by wife of 43 years, Debbie (nee Rosemark); children Dennis, Jr. (Gianna), Amy Highum (Lance) and Mark (Megan); grandchildren Dylan, Ashley, Mikaylah, Matthew, Aeden & Owen; dad Matt (Hope); siblings Don, Sharon, Diane Compton, Jeff, Jim, Patty & Linda (Randy). Retired from...

Dan Duane Trumble

Dan Duane Trumble

Jul 22, 2017

Dan Duane Trumble Age 69 of White Bear Lake Dan was born on September 13, 1947 to Pat (nee Swanson) and Duane Trumble. While at Harding High School, he met the love of his life, Sheila Marie Sullivan. He entered the United States Army after graduation and married Sheila on May 25, 1973. They eventually moved from the East Side...

Kathleen McKenna (McGhee)

Kathleen McKenna (McGhee)

Jul 20, 2017

Kathleen (nee McGhee) McKenna Age 92 of St. Paul’s East Side Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma Born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 16, 1925. Longtime member of St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church. Passed away at home on July 20, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Leander; and son, Neal. Survived by sons, Brian, Gregg (Margie), Tom (Dana), and Scott (Rosemary); grandchildren,...

John Joseph Evangelist

John Joseph Evangelist

Jul 20, 2017

John Joseph Evangelist Age 60 of Mahtomedi, MN John was suddenly taken from us after suffering from a blood clot to the heart. He went peacefully in sleep Thursday morning. John was born April 14th, 1957 in a snow storm in Minneapolis, MN to John and Beverly Evangelist. He joined his sister Lynnette in their home in Nordeast Minneapolis. He...

Nancy Stephan

Nancy Stephan

Jul 18, 2017

Stephan Nancy Jean Age 75 Of St. Paul Born 9/17/1941 in LaCrosse, WI. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Doris Stephan, brother Ronald Stephan, granddaughter Jaclyn Evert. Survived by her Husband, William Peppler, her daughter Lori Evert Breiehagen (Per), son Scott Evert (Sara), grandchildren Steven (Eman) & Anja, great grandson Dean, brothers Robert, Kent and Brian, Sisters Barb...

Ludwig Leo Leski

Ludwig Leo Leski

Jul 16, 2017

Leski, Ludwig “Lud” Age 72 Of Oakdale Lud passed away on July 16, 2017 at home with his wife of 47 years, Lou Ann (Gangl) at his side. He is also survived by their sons Mark & Eric and family & friends. He served in the US Navy, active duty from 1961-1965 on the USS Mars, Pyro & Hassayampa. He...

Lorraine M. Henslin (Louismet)

Lorraine M. Henslin (Louismet)

Jul 15, 2017

Lorraine M. Henslin Age 93 of St. Paul ~ Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Went to be with her Lord July 15, 2017 Lorraine lived and shared her strong Christian faith daily, taught Sunday School for many years, was a Camp Fire Girls Leader, a gifted gardener, and an excellent homemaker. Her generous heart and unwavering love for her...

Mary L. "Mimi" Stoudt

Mary L. "Mimi" Stoudt

Jul 15, 2017

Stoudt, Mary “Mimi” Adored Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 62 Passed away on July 15, 2017, with her husband and children by her side, after a nearly 9 year fight with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents Bud and Louise Anderson. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Jamie; children Sarah (Tim) DeBruin and Dan (Anne); grandchildren and loves...

JR Beaver

JR Beaver

Jul 15, 2017

Beaver, Rev. JR Passed away on July 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born on October 18, 1924 in West Frankfurt Township, Illinois. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret Pauline (Parmley) in 1982 and his daughter Deborah. He is survived by his children Brenda Beaver of Oakdale, Jim (Rose) Beaver of North St. Paul and Diane (Steven) Wallner of...

Elaine Eleanor Geisen (Matysik)

Elaine Eleanor Geisen (Matysik)

Jul 14, 2017

Elaine Eleanor Geisen (Matysik) Age 91 of St. Paul’s East Side Wife, Mom, Grandma, & Sister Preceded in death by parents, Cecilia (nee Celski) and Frank Matysik; and first husband, Joseph Geisen. Survived by second husband, Alfred Bruns; children, James (Karen), Diane (Peter) Angelo, Robert (Jane Lenarz), and Kenneth (Laura); grandchildren, Daniel (Katherine), Michael, Dylan, Martin, Celia, and Zoe; step-grandchildren,...

Lanette R. Zaiger

Lanette R. Zaiger

Jul 11, 2017

Lanette Ruth Zaiger Age 55 of Mounds View ~ Formerly of White Bear Lake Lanette was born at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 30, 1961. She was the fifth of eight children to Barbara (Stoltzman) and Harold Zaiger. She was born 9 minutes earlier than her twin sister, Mary Zaiger and they were both in the White...

Ken Nelson

Ken Nelson

Jul 10, 2017

Nelson, Ken Passed away on 7-10-2017 Age 85 Owner of Ken Nelson Construction. Preceded in death by wife Patricia. Survived by children Dave (Marybeth), Dan (Ann), Dennis (Sue), Greg (Lynn), Mary Hoffman, Steve and Nancy; grandchildren Nick, Jason, David, Pam, Nicole, Jenny, Neil and Julie; 4 great grandchildren; sister Beverly Lau (Marvin) and many nieces & nephews. Private Family Service.

Steve J. Rossi

Steve J. Rossi

Jul 8, 2017

Rossi, Steve Beloved Husband, Father Grandfather & Great Grandpa Passed away on July 8, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by daughter Cheryl; son Steven; parents; 2 brothers and a sister. Survived by his wife of 73 years, Gerri; children David (Barb), Debbie Dotray (Rodney) & Brian; daughter-in-law Mary Lindstrom; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and...

Birdie Larsen

Birdie Larsen

Jul 4, 2017

Larsen, Bertha Auntie Birdie (nee Cotroneo) Age 98 of St. Paul Passed away July 4th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Dean, brothers Dominick & Frank, sister RoRo, nephew Tony and niece Patty. Survived by her brother Lou, her aunt Shirley Crea, Nephews Tim (Judy) Cotroneo, Jim (Shelly) Cotroneo, Ben (Kathy) Cotroneo, John (Jan) Cotroneo, Frank...

Myrtle Jean Klosowski (Peloquin)

Myrtle Jean Klosowski (Peloquin)

Jul 4, 2017

Myrtle Jean Klosowski (Peloquin) Age 91 of White Bear Lake Passed Away on July 4, 2017 Myrtle was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 20, 1925. She was the second youngest of Eva (Arcand) and Euclid Peloquin’s five children. She was raised in White Bear Lake where she was a proud lifelong resident. She and her three sisters and...

Chester Andrew "Chet" Jablonski

Chester Andrew "Chet" Jablonski

Jul 3, 2017

Jablonski, Chester "Chet" A. Age 96 of St. Paul's East Side Preceded in death by loving wife Ramona Jablonski, his parents Andrew & Stephania and son in law Mark Rivard. Chet will be dearly missed by his children: Patrick of Oakdale, Joan Rivard of Stillwater, Mike (Leslie) of Minneapolis and Jim (Bridget) of Bayport. His grandchildren: Mike (Cristina), Josh (Tiffany),...

Mark Steven Vukelich

Mark Steven Vukelich

Jun 29, 2017

Mark Steven Vukelich Age 59 Died on June 29, 2017 After battling Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Mark is survived by his wife Linda Vukelich, their daughters Emily and Anna, sister Marjorie Vukelich, M.D., brother-in-law, Paul Ritch, M.D. and nieces and nephews, Paul and John Ritch, David, Nick, and Joe Brazel, Oliver and Kathryn Brazel, Ross and Cole Brazel. His mother, Sophie (Pepelnjak)...