Obituaries

Thomas Spielman

Mar 23, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Spielman, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, after a brave and courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Tom was born on February 24, 1953, on the East Side of St. Paul, and graduated from Johnson High School with the Class of 1971. He went on to build...

Betty Frohrib

May 13, 2025

Betty Jane Frohrib Obituary

Born on February 13, 1930 she passed to her Lord on May 13, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Formerly of St. Paul and Oshkosh, WI, she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Darrell A. Frohrib. Survived by children Ellen Wingfield (Jeff), Sandra Wills (Lorance) and Paul Frohrib (Mary); 4 grandchildren Corey Wills (Martha),...

Eloise Olson

May 5, 2025

Eloise Quinn Olson, 10 years old, of White Bear Township, was taken far too soon after a recent diagnosis of Leukemia and complications with treatment. She is survived by her parents, Amy and Eric; brother, Oliver; crazy but cute dog, Nica; grandparents, Grandma Burger, Grandma Denise, and Grandpa and Grandma Olson. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Jutta Koegler

May 5, 2025

Jutta M. Koegler

Age 95, Longtime Resident of St. Paul

Jutta was born on February 28, 1930 in Germany. She immigrated to the United States of America, originally living in New York. Jutta settled down in St. Paul, Minnesota where she married her husband, Henry Koegler. She and Henry had three daughters together, which kept Jutta plenty busy. Later in life, after...

Curtis Nelson

May 2, 2025

Curtis Elmer Nelson

Born March 30, 1932. Died May 2, 2025. Curt was a true patriarch He grew up in White Bear Lake and met Barbara Kay Chapman when he was age 14. They were married in 1955 and were blessed with four children. They lived in Forest Lake for 50+ years.

Anyone who knew Curt, knew that his word was his...

Irene Quinn

Apr 28, 2025

Quinn, Irene A. (nee Costello), 103, of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on April 28, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph; and her 7 siblings. She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Norbert) Tennessen, Patrick (Lana), Sr. Peggy Quinn OSF, and Michael (Kathleen); 9 grandchildren, Brian (Denise)...

Marlene Yarusso

Apr 27, 2025

Marlene Rose Yarusso (Hudalla)

June 7, 1935 - April 27, 2025

Age 89 of Lake Elmo

“If you are reading this, I am having a good day. I am in heaven.”

Marlene (Miss Marlene to her students) was a school teacher for 50+ years at Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s of the Lake, St. Pius X, Blessed Sacrament and District 622 elementary schools.

She was very...

Maureen Olsen

Apr 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Maureen L. (McNeally) Olsen

March 21, 1941 – April 26, 2025

Maureen was born on March 21, 1941, in St. Paul (Midway), Minnesota. She grew up there with her brother Mike and half-sister Patricia, attending St. Columba and graduating from Wilson High School in 1959. From an early age, Maureen had a joyful, welcoming spirit—someone who made friends...

Patricia Johnson

Apr 25, 2025

Patricia Ann (Holl) Johnson

September 22, 1932 - April 25, 2025

Patricia Ann (Holl) Johnson of Vadnais Heights, born September 22, 1932, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. Patricia found peace and love in Jesus, her deep Catholic Faith, and her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wayne "Wings" Johnson; parents, Frederick and Mary Holl;...

Jean Ambler

Apr 24, 2025

Jean Carlton Whitaker Ambler

Loving wife of Jack Ambler, devoted mother of five sons, and leader in the volunteer community, died April 24 at age 93 at home.

Refined and stylish, she loved and excelled at bridge and tennis which brought her together with many friends over the years. She helped instill a competitive but fair temperament in her sons playing many...

Gloria Iverson

Apr 24, 2025

Gloria Eleanore Marie Iverson, 97, passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 24, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Oak Meadows Senior Living community, Oakdale, MN.

Gloria was born on November 30, 1927 to Miner and Margaret (Roth) Peterson on the East Side of St. Paul. She often shared stories of growing up on Margaret Street on the...

Mary Hajlo Erickson

Apr 22, 2025

Mary (Hajlo) Erickson

12/24/53-4/22/25

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a long illness. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Leonard, son Colonel Theodore Erickson (Diana), U.S. Air Force, and grandchildren Ryan and Marissa; siblings Sue Lundholm, Pam (Joe) Baber, Michael (Gwen) Hajlo, Terri (Kevin) McCloughan, Judy (Mike) Schwartz, Nancy (Greg) Johnson, and Robert (Monica) Hajlo; in-laws Terry (Therese) Erickson, Candy...

Marilyn Muellner

Apr 20, 2025

Muellner, Marilyn L. Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James and is greatly missed by him and her 3 children: Jon Charles of Port Angeles, WA; Todd James (Jennifer) of Oro Valley, AZ, and Beth Ann (Martin Lubell) Muellner...

Kathleen Gangl

Apr 20, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) J. Gangl (nee Pengra) passed away at the age of 72 on Easter Day, April 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathy lived a spirit of great kindness for all she met and enriched the lives of all who knew her well.

The oldest of six girls, Kathy was born...

Kenneth LaBrasseur

Apr 20, 2025

Kenneth Bernard LaBrasseur was born on December 22, 1928 and passed away on April 20, 2025 at the age of 96 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen; daughter Jean and brothers Charles & Richard. Ken is survived by his daughter Sue; sister-in-law Donna and many nieces & nephews. After retirement he enjoyed his life in Osakis...

James Ward

Apr 19, 2025

James (Jim) Donald Ward, age 64, of Osceola, WI, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in St. Paul, MN on September 30, 1960, Jim’s journey in life was one of love, laughter, and resilience.

Jim met the love of his life, Brenda, during his high school years. Their connection was an immediate bond that sparked a romance built...

Ricarda Kelso

Apr 17, 2025

View Ricarda's obituary on Interra by Mueller Memorial: https://www.interraburial.com/obituaries/ricarda-kelso

RoseMary Enslin

Apr 16, 2025

RoseMary Enslin, Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Survived by loving husband, Pat; son Mark and his wife, Sharda; grandchildren, Jack, Sophia, Charlie, Desi, and Kirin; son, Robb and his wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Eleanor, Cora, and Oscar; former daughter-in-law, Catherine; brother, John DeMarco and wife, Ellen; dear friends, Jimmy and Mary Beth Morelli and Mary Ann Hines; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,...

Gerri A. Clarkin

Apr 16, 2025

Gerri A. Clarkin (nee Devaney)

A.K.A. “Grandma Coco”, “Auntie Ag”, “Mrs. C”

Age 86 of Hugo

Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Gerri was born in St. Paul on May 12, 1938, to parents Lawrence & Myrl Devaney. They raised her and her three siblings in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul. She graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1957. Not...

Elinor "Ellie" Nicklawske

Apr 15, 2025

Elinor Marie Nicklawske

Formerly of North St. Paul died peacefully Tuesday, April 15 at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta after an eight year battle with Alzheimers disease. She was 87. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Leona Schmitt. Survived by her husband of 64 years Thomas James Nicklawske. Four children Mark (Jennifer Moore), Ann (Jon) McGee, Michael (Kristen)...