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Joseph F. Cain

Joseph F. Cain

Feb 4, 2025

Joseph Francis Cain, age 65, passed away on February 4, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joe, was born in St. Paul to John and Joan Cain on July 31, 1959. He graduated from Hill Murray in 1977. Joe had various job before graduating from plumbing school where he was a long-time member of Plumbers Local #34....

Claire  M. Cook

Claire M. Cook

Feb 7, 2025

Claire Marjorie (Andring) Cook, 86, died peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Claire was born September 2, 1938, in Waukon, MN, daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (Martin) Andring. After graduating from Mahnomen High School, she moved to St. Paul, where she met John (Jack) Cook, whom she married on May 2, 1959. She and Jack moved to White Bear...

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Feb 2, 2025

Ralph Eugene Manecke

Fondly known as RalphE

Our hearts are broken to share that our brother Ralph passed away on February 2, 2025, in the Philippines. Ralph was born on June 12, 1968, in Bemidji, Minnesota as the youngest and only brother in a household of three sisters. So, you know the story - he was spoiled rotten. Our Mom wanted to...

Ruby MacDonald

Ruby MacDonald

Feb 19, 2025

Ruby Marie MacDonald

Of Hugo

Formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away February 19, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Preceded in death by husband Bill; daughter Kelly; son Scot and parents John & Agnes Lockmann. Survived by daughter Kim MacDonald; special nephews Dan, Chip, Steve & David; niece DeeDee; surrogate family Deb (Joe), Ashley (Jorden), Sarah (Mike), Bailey, Landon, Beau, Blake...

Raymond George Trembley

Raymond George Trembley

Feb 15, 2025

Raymond George Trembley

Born 9/2/1940 in St. Paul to Raymond F. and Delores (Bougie) Trembley. Died peacefully 2/15/2025 in St. Paul with his wife and daughter at his bedside. He had suffered and endured the indignities that accompanied his diagnosis of Parkinsons. He was a Westsider, graduating from Humbolt H.S. in 1959. A talented athlete, he excelled in football. Ray attended...

Lisa Leiviska

Lisa Leiviska

Feb 13, 2025

Lisa Ann Leiviska

Age 56 of St. Paul

Loving partner of Kevin Farber; mother of Riley and step-mother of Caitlynn. Beloved daughter of Leslie & Donna Leiviska; sister of Wendy Peterson and Les Leiviska  Celebration of Lisa's life will be Monday, February 24, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul.

Kurt Will

Kurt Will

Feb 12, 2025

Kurt Will, 57, of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Joan Will; sister, Shelley Reinhardt; and his dear Uncle, Bud. Kurt is survived by his wife, Lynne Will; Lynne's children, Sophie, Hollie, and Griffin; siblings, Lisa and Jeff; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and...

Rebecca Roering

Rebecca Roering

Feb 12, 2025

Rebecca Ann Roering, 58, of Hugo, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bette June and Don "Supe" Zirbes; niece, Toni LaForge; and nephews, Nicholas, Justin, and Joshua Zirbes. She is survived by her children, Jenna and Jesse; siblings, Joan (Ken) Voigt, Don Jr. (Carol) Zirbes, Linda (Lonny) LaForge, Debi (Brendan) Larson, and...

Mary Lou Langlois

Mary Lou Langlois

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Lou Langlois

Age 99, Lifelong Homemaker and Resident of St. Paul

Passed away on February 11, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew Langlois; and son-in-law, Tony Martinez. Survived by daughters, Ellen (Virgil) Spears, Kathy Masterjohn, Annette Langlois, and Lori Martinez; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Friday, February 14,...

Drew Wahlstrom

Drew Wahlstrom

Feb 11, 2025

Drew Allyn Wahlstrom, loved son, grandson, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 17 on February 11, 2025 after a 12 year battle with Batten Disease. 

Drew was born an “active guy,” as his grandpa would say. He never sat still and had a passion for playing baseball or riding his bike in the neighbors’ driveway. He loved to...

Kathleen Pechacek

Kathleen Pechacek

Feb 8, 2025

Pechacek (nee Johnson), Kathleen M., 74, of Maplewood, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Marge (Bibeau) Johnson; sister, Colleen Frampton; and grandson, Adam. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; children, Michael, Eric, Thereasa (Gene) Evenson; stepson, Rick; stepdaughters, Annette (Kurt) Nelson and Lisa Pechacek; grandchildren, Corbyn, Gayle, Rusty, Alex,...

Kenneth M. Burch

Kenneth M. Burch

Feb 8, 2025

Kenneth M. Burch

Age 74 of Oakdale

Passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Arvonna & Milton Burch; brothers, Steve & Jerry Burch. Survived by son, Kenneth (Crystal) Peterson; sister, Pamela (Trevor) Sterba; brother, Calvin (Karen) Burch; Jack Waldron; many grandchildren & great grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews. Services to be announced.

Albert Thaler

Albert Thaler

Feb 7, 2025

Albert Bruno Thaler, born on April 16, 1931, in Norway, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. He most recently resided in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Albert was the first son of Joseph and Maddalena Thaler, Italian immigrants who instilled in him a deep pride for his heritage. He shared his love for Italian food, culture, and language with...

Maryanne Stoffel

Maryanne Stoffel

Feb 6, 2025

Stoffel, Maryanne, 86, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Geisen. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gordon; daughters, Linda (Jeff) Fliss and Jennifer Hedin; grandchildren, Jake and Denin (Max); and great grandchild, Walker.

Maryanne was known for her warm spirit, her love of...

Roberta Goebel

Roberta Goebel

Feb 4, 2025

Roberta Anne Goebel was born December 25, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to the late Robert and Helen Poncelet. She was united in marriage to James Goebel on September 8, 1962. Together they built a loving home in Mahtomedi where they raised their two children, Robert and Theresa. Roberta worked at the Regions Hospital gift shop for over 28 years....

David Schintz

David Schintz

Feb 4, 2025

Schintz, David A., 84, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Clover. David is survived by his children, Daniel (Lynn), Robert (Shelly), Paul (Amy), Jean (Joel) Boerboom, Michael (Jodi); 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; wife of 32 years, Kathleen; and sisters, Mary Irwin and Liz Schintz...

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Feb 3, 2025

Cowboy Bob took his final ride to the pearly gates and was united with his son Daniel (Kelly) and his beloved horse Ko-dah. Robert (Bob) Martin Ryan passed on Monday, February 3rd. He had a great love of the outdoors, whether it be fly fishing, downhill skiing, hunting, camping or riding Ko-dah in the wild west. Born in Niagara Falls,...

James "Jim" Miller

James "Jim" Miller

Feb 1, 2025

James Michael Miller

"Jimmy" "Mij"

Age 54 Of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Katherine Miller,Charles and Mildred Tschida, and Florence and Manuele Difronzo.  He is survived by parents, Bob & Pat Miller (Tschida); sisters Dawn Paschke (Thomas) and Annie Miller; niece and Goddaughter Ella Paschke; Godsons Bowie Miller and...

Norman Falk

Norman Falk

Jan 30, 2025

Norman James Falk passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on January 30, 2025 after a fall that broke his hip and ongoing dementia. He was born to Jacob and Dorothy (Hulzebos) Falk on January 7, 1937 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. During high school, he was proud to be a member of FFA and a barbershop quartet that competed...

Wendy Jo Shaffer

Wendy Jo Shaffer

Jan 29, 2025

Wendy Jo Shields Shaffer (Wigstrom)

May 22nd, 1989 - January 29th, 2025

Wendy Jo Shaffer, 35, raised in Mahtomedi, Minnesota and later residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 29th aboard American Airlines Flight 5342. Wendy radiated kindness and joy- sparkles and smiles seemed to follow her everywhere she went. She was driven, but effortless, ambitious yet full of...

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