Obituaries

Vance "Vinney" Bemlott

Vance "Vinney" Bemlott

Sep 13, 2025

Vance G. Bemlott

AKA Vinney the Wheel

Age 70 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away on September 13, 2025 due to complications of Myasthenia Gravis disease. Retired from James Steele Co. Vinney was a kindhearted soul who loved staying busy by taking on projects. His truck, Big Red, was his pride and joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Preceded...

Mary Nakasone

Mary Nakasone

Oct 15, 2025

 

Mary Anne Nakasone, age 98, long-time resident of White Bear Lake and Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on July 1, 1927, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to John and Gertrude (Grell) Costello. She graduated from the College of St. Catherine and went on to serve as a dedicated librarian...

William Morris

William Morris

Oct 12, 2025

Morris, William L. "Bill", 89, Lifetime resident of White Bear Lake, passed away on October 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; son, John; granddaughter, Sarah; and brother, Jack. He is survived by his children, Wanda (Jim) Sprygada and Michael (Carol); grandchildren, Noah, Holly, and Amanda; great grandchildren; and brother, Floyd (Kathy).

Bill was a proud Army...

Joan M. Eckert

Joan M. Eckert

Oct 8, 2025

Joan M. Eckert, age 75, of Hugo, MN passed away Oct 8 at St. John's Hospital after a three- year heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 1, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Melvin (Mel) Cordie and Doloris Cordie (Stich).

She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Eckert; father, Melvin (Mel) Cordie; and sister, Nancy Cordie.

She...

Ruth McCarthy

Ruth McCarthy

Oct 6, 2025



Ruth May McCarthy

Beloved Mom, Grandma,

Great Grandma and World Traveler

Age 96 of Mahtomedi. Passed away on October 6, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Joe and brother Frank Buckway (Elaine). Survived by children Pat (Cindy), Diane Otsuka (Seichi), Dan (Kay), Mary McCarthy-Mann, John (Kelly), Theresa McCarthy-Pohl (Dan) and Tim (Tracy); grandchildren Allison, Nathan, Maiya, Adrianne, Meghan, Aubrey, Andrea, Shaun, Danika, Brandon,...

Donna Beecroft

Donna Beecroft

Oct 4, 2025

Donna Rae Beecroft

September 25, 1949 - October 5, 2025

Donna Rae Beecroft, 76, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on October 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids after a courageous battle with cancer.

Donna was born on September 25, 1949, in Washington, Iowa, to Lyle and Sadie V Wilson. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northeastern Missouri State University...

Stephen Delisle

Stephen Delisle

Sep 30, 2025

Stephen Delisle, age 43, of Roseville, passed away on September 30, 2025.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Tom Delisle and Dan Gerla; and aunt, Teresa Whitworth.

He is survived by parents, Steven and Anne Marie (Ramey) Delisle; sister, Vanessa (Peter) Petrulo; nephews, Pete and Sam; niece, Stella; grandpa, Ken (Kim) Ramey; grandma Gerla; grandma Delisle; uncle, Joe Ramey; and other...

Carol Plan

Carol Plan

Sep 27, 2025

Carol Jean “Jeanie” (Campanaro) Plan, Age 78, of West St Paul, MN, entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2025. 

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 47 yrs, Gary; her daughters, Kristine, Karen Rooze, and Christine Meisinger (Tom); her grandchildren, Danielle (Tyler), Brandon (Daelynn), Noah, Tommy, Frank, Eva, Ingrid; her great- grandchildren, Mason, Hadley and newest addition, Everett; her...

John "Jack" L. Schwietz III

John "Jack" L. Schwietz III

Sep 23, 2025

John "Jack" Lawrence Schwietz III, 80, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on August 1, 1945, to parents John and Catherine (née Garvey) Schwietz of St. Paul. He grew up on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated in 1963 from Hill High School (now Hill-Murray), where...

Aaron Neal

Aaron Neal

Sep 22, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Aaron Neal, who left us too soon on September 22, 2025, at the age of 33. Aaron was a dedicated student at the University of Minnesota, where he studied computer science. Aaron was cherished for his fun sense of humor, warmth and genuine kindness. Born and raised in Connecticut,...

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...