Obituaries

Joan Jungkunz

Joan Jungkunz

Sep 18, 2025

Joan (Zaspel) Jungkunz, age 94, from White Bear Township, passed away peacefully September 18, 2025 at St. Therese of St. Odilia's in Shoreview, MN. Born on June 4, 1931 in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents; Joseph A. and Martha (Hinze) Zaspel; husband, George A. Jungkunz; sister, Marion (Eugene) Peltier; daughters, Carol and Rosemary; and daughter-in-law, Julie Jungkunz.

Survived...

Ronald Sternal

Ronald Sternal

Sep 17, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Sternal

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa

Ron went home to the Lord on September 17, 2025, at the age of 84 years after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Agnes Sternal. Survived by wife of 57 years, Mary; children K. Beckstrom (Jeff), Elizabeth Fletcher (Mike) and Kevin (Amanda); grandchildren Jacob (Maddie),...

Jacqueline Gail Hiltunen

Jacqueline Gail Hiltunen

Sep 17, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Gail Hiltunen (nee Pierson)

July 31, 1941 to September 17, 2025, Age 84

Wife, Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma Jackie was born & raised in St. Paul. She worked many different jobs throughout her life, allowing her to proudly retire at the age of 51. Jackie's favorite places were her & her husband Ron's home in Punta Gorda, Florida and...

Thomas Kline

Thomas Kline

Sep 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" A. Kline, 63, of North St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Brittany Lynn; and his dad, Harold J. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roberta "Bobbi"; children, Tiffany (Brian) Buffington, Becca Bell, and Tyler (Quinlyn); granddaughter, Daphne Buffington; mom, Frances "Frankie"; siblings; Paul (Fenella),...

Joseph Autry

Joseph Autry

Sep 13, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" Autry age 57 passed away suddenly on September 13, 2025. Survived by mom Marcia; brother Nicholas; nieces and their families.He graduated from Munster High School; Noter Dame for his undergraduate and IUPUI- Medical School for his PhD. Mike worked many years at the University of MN Biophysics Lab in research for Dr. Dave Thomas. Mass of Christian...

Mary (Reuter) Peltier

Mary (Reuter) Peltier

Sep 13, 2025

Peltier, Mary (nee Reuter)

of Hugo born in Garrison, ND. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob & Philomena; and brothers Frank, Sylvester & Alfred. Survived by her husband of 58 years, LeRoy, and children: Patricia (Michael) Fowler of Duluth; Paul (Sharron) of Stacy, & Gene of East Bethel. Also by grandchildren: Sam, James, Ryan & Catherine. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mark Grundhofer

Mark Grundhofer

Sep 12, 2025

Mark Steven Grundhofer, 63, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away on Friday, September 12th, 2025 after a courageous battle with a neurodegenerative disease.

Mark was the fourth of five children born to Vernon and Mary Ann Grundhofer. He grew up next to Gem Lake Hills Golf Course and attended White Bear Lake High School.

Mark was a long time employee of...

Roger Moldrem

Roger Moldrem

Sep 9, 2025

Moldrem

Roger Allen

Age 85 of Cadott, WI and St. Paul, MN

Passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 surrounded with love by family.

Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Sandra; parents Martin and Hazel; and brothers Harold and Norman Moldrem.

Survived by son Greg; grandson Christopher (Jessica); great-grandchildren C.J. and Hope; and brother Elder (Thelma).

Visitation from 5-8 PM on Friday, September 19...

James C. Lombardi

James C. Lombardi

Sep 7, 2025

James C. Lombardi

"Jim"

Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born to parents of Italian descent, Jim was a lifelong resident of the East Side of St. Paul. He graduated from Harding High School in 1954, was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1958 and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1962. Jim met the love...

Steven Ostrowski

Steven Ostrowski

Sep 5, 2025

Steve Ostrowski, 76, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2025.

Born in Winona, Minnesota, on February 24, 1949, to the late Joseph and Anne Ostrowski, he was raised in Trempealeau, Wisconsin. Steve graduated from Winona State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He went on to a successful...

Bruce K. Johnson

Bruce K. Johnson

Sep 3, 2025

BRUCE JOHNSON, Beloved Husband, Partner, Father, and Grandpa of Oakdale, MN. Bruce passed away in his home surrounded by family on September 3, 2025, at the age of 87.

Bruce was a talented mechanical engineer, who in his free time enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family and friends, especially at his cabin on Sturgeon Lake. Bruce was also an...

Paulette Theresa Chlebeck

Paulette Theresa Chlebeck

Sep 1, 2025

Paulette Theresa (Bluth) Chlebeck, age 77, of White Bear Lake, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2025, after bravely facing the challenges of Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Minneapolis on April 19, 1947, Paulette was a proud graduate of Harding High School. For many years, Paulette was a valued member of the First Addition Estate Sales team. In her free time,...

Dorothy (Robinson) Ludlam

Dorothy (Robinson) Ludlam

Aug 28, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy (Robinson) Ludlam, age 94 of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at Prelude of White Bear Lake on August 28, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1931, in Holland, MI, to Thomas and Gertrude (Boot) Robinson, and grew up in Benton Harbor. She graduated from St. John Catholic High School in 1949 and from Michigan State...

Kathy Leuthner

Kathy Leuthner

Aug 20, 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Ann Leuthner was born on February 1, 1961 in Rochester, MN to Edward and Dorothy (nee Klinkhammer) Leuthner. She passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025 at the age of 64 years. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother Michael. She is survived by her siblings Mark Leuthner (Debbie), Mary Kay...

Rita Ytzen

Rita Ytzen

Aug 20, 2025

Marie "Rita" Ytzen (Buhl)

Age 93 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Graduate of Humboldt High School. Married the love of her life, Raymond Ytzen on January 20, 1951. Parishioner at Transfiguration Catholic Church for 65 years. Marie was an avid reader. She also found a love for travel later in life. Her family was the...

Rowland Milburn

Rowland Milburn

Aug 15, 2025

Rowland James Milburn "Ron" 95 of Naperville passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15th after a short illness. Throughout his hospitalization he entertained the staff with his quick wit and humor.

He is survived by his four children: Heather Lightfoot (Ian Lightfoot), Ron Milburn (Kim Milburn), Bonnie Dau, and Brian Milburn. He had seven grandchildren: Ben Dau, Thea Jarriel,...

Barbara Owen

Barbara Owen

Aug 15, 2025

Barbara Anne Owen

July 19, 1942- August 15, 2025

age 83 of White Bear Lake passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on August 15 in the early morning surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was born in Saint Paul, MN to Roy Milton Owen and Alice Bernice Edgett July 19, 1942. While Barbara made her life long career with the USPS seem...

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz

Aug 13, 2025

Caleigh Cecelia Beltz born in St. Paul on May 1, 2000 and passed away on August 13, 2025. Caleigh is preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Jorgensen; grandfather Warren Beltz; aunt Cheryl Beltz; cousins Kevin Beltz & Dominic Allen. She is survived by her parents Laura Ann & Marc Beltz; brother who is serving in the USMC, Sgt. Kacey...

Rita Jesse

Rita Jesse

Aug 12, 2025

"The love of my life, Rita L. Jesse passed away on August 12th, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. Rita was surrounded by her wife Michele (Mitch) Edwards, pastor Tammy Wilkinson and 2 dear friends.

Rita was born to Adella and Carl Wagnon on March 5th, 1965 in Farmington, NM. Some years later, Rita took the last name of...

Katherine Fitzgerald

Katherine Fitzgerald

Aug 10, 2025

Katherine Margaret Fitzgerald, born February 23, 1957 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 10, 2025 in Woodbury, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by husband, Douglas Fitzgerald; parents Roger (Frances) and Margaret; and siblings Kim and Sharon.

She is survived by sons Dan, Bill (Elysha), Joe, and Kevin (Katie); grandchildren Preston, Alyssa, David, and Cassie; siblings Dave (Ginny) Stahnke, Linda...