Obituaries

Dorothy Masters

Dorothy Masters

Jun 17, 2025

Dorothy Irene Masters born on June 17, 1945 and passed away on June 17, 2025 at the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by Michael, son Joseph, parents Charles & Ruth Orme, siblings Chuck, Pat, Mary & Phyllis. Dorothy is survived by her children Kim Taylor (John), Jennifer Siegersma (Scott), Mike, Molly Danielson (Geno) and Emily Heller...

James Frascone

James Frascone

Jun 17, 2025

James Joseph Frascone

Beloved Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa

Passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 93 years old. Preceded in death by wife Phyllis, daughter Mary Lee & granddaughter McKayla. Survived by children: James (Suong Tran), Lynn Yannarelly (John) & Annamarie Kosel (Cyril); the granddaughter they raised & loved, Laura Robinson; and beloved grandchildren: Teresa Serigny, Jaclyn McGuigan,...

Bonnie Reim

Bonnie Reim

Jun 16, 2025

Bonnie Lou (Harmening) Reim, age 84, of Mendota Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born on February 19, 1941. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Eleanor Harmening; husband of 35 years, Victor P. Reim Jr.; and husband of 5 years, Phil Bifulk.

She is survived by her children, Ann (Don) Woessner, V. Philip (Rachel),...

Terrence Longville

Terrence Longville

Jun 15, 2025

Terrence "Terry" Paul Longville, age 78, lifelong resident and lover of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 15, 2025.

Terry was the oldest of 10 siblings, and his natural leadership qualities shone brightly throughout his life. As the eldest, he was often the one others turned to for advice, guidance, and support. His wisdom, patience, and steady hand helped...

Lawrence Kuehn Jr.

Lawrence Kuehn Jr.

Jun 14, 2025

Lawrence J. Kuehn Jr, "Larry", 62, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his dad, Lawrence J. Sr., brother, Scott; stepdad, Bill Gralish; and nephew, Brian Kaphing. He is survived by his daughter, Holly (Mark) Cameron; son, Steven (Shana); mom, Viola Gralish; sisters, Pam (Tom) Frisk, Julie (Jim) Wrich, Cheryl...

Gerry Karakas Moen

Gerry Karakas Moen

Jun 13, 2025

Geraldine Karakas Moen "Gerry"

Born February 22, 1938

Died June 13, 2025

Grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota.

Graduated College of St. Scholastica. 

Preceded by mother, Frances Karakas Sikich; father, Louis Karakas; stepfather, Joseph Sikich; husband, Sherman Moen; brother, Louis "Sonny" Karakas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Survived by sister-in-law Marcia Postudensek Karakas; stepsons Dan (Karen) Moen and Doug (Aimy) Moen; nephews, Kipp (Ruth) Karakas, Kraig (Anissa) Karakas; Amy Karakas; grandchildren, Katie,...

Ruth Chessey

Ruth Chessey

Jun 9, 2025

Ruth Ann Chessey (nee McNamara; formerly Johnson) passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on January 3, 1929 to Rose and Tom McNamara, the sixth daughter of eight. Ruth Ann grew up on a dairy farm outside of New Richmond with no electricity and no indoor bathroom. “We didn’t know we were poor,” Ruth...

Bentley Wilson

Bentley Wilson

Jun 9, 2025

Bentley Michael Wilson

Bentley passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Beverly Hickman. He is survived by his mom, Brandie Wilson; brother, Giovanni; nana, Angela Will; uncle, Shane Will Jr. (Courtney Henry); Aunt, Bella Holman (Maverick Brown).

Bentley was a smart, energetic, goofy, lovable little boy who loved McDonald's, hated wearing his glasses, and...

Trae Elliott Sebesta

Trae Elliott Sebesta

Jun 6, 2025

Trae Elliott Sebesta, 56, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, formerly of Clarkfield, Minnesota, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1969, in Hawarden, Iowa. He attended Clarkfield High School before moving to Mankato, Minnesota and becoming a master plumber.

Trae was known for his willingness to help others and found great joy in the outdoors-whether fishing, hiking, or simply...

Ronald Parent

Ronald Parent

Jun 4, 2025

Ronald J. Parent, 73 of Maplewood passed away June 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by his father Leonard, Mother Alice, brothers John, Robert (Charlotte) and Kenneth. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Dian, Sisters in law Kinuko, Jeanne and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from North St. Paul High School class of 1971. His first job was at Union Cemetery....

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Jun 4, 2025

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Age 92 of St Paul

Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Jim" McGahn; parents, Irene and Walter Gessner; and infant son, Thomas. She is survived by her children, Deborah (John) Mattox, Teresa, Sandra, James (Christine), and Catherine; grandchildren, Jeremy...

Ward Wheeler

Ward Wheeler

Jun 4, 2025

Wheeler, Ward J. of St. Paul.

Ward Wheeler was born in Baraboo Wisconsin to Dorothy and Gordon Wheeler. He had one brother (Mark Wheeler) and they later moved to St. Louis Park MN. Ward graduated from St. Louis Park high school and went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota. He had a variety of...

Jeffrey Collins

Jeffrey Collins

May 31, 2025

Jeffrey Arthur Collins, 1960 - 2025, born in St Paul Minnesota, Bethesda Hospital. A loving husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31st at age 65. Son of Arthur and Lois Collins. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 45 years Gisele, his children, Bob-Liz, Jeff-Aigner, Yvette-Scott, and Ace. Grand children, Jasmine-Kyle, Ryan, Arianna,...

Marsha D. Banovetz

Marsha D. Banovetz

May 30, 2025

Marsha D. Banovetz, 85, of Ely, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at M Hospital Fairview Southdale in Edina, MN.

Marsha was born in Ely, MN on September, 28, 1939 to Frank and Martha (Milkovich) Banovetz. She was a proud graduate of Ely High School, Class of 1957 and attended the University of Minnesota, where she was active with the...

Dennis Leo

Dennis Leo

May 30, 2025



Dennis Leo

Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather

Passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 at the age of 79. Dennis worked at the phone company for 35+ years. (US West/Qwest/CenturyLink) He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was a member of St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He lived on the East Side of St Paul for 25+...

Robert Schnurr

Robert Schnurr

May 29, 2025

Robert William Schnurr was born on October 26, 1957 and passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 67 years. He is preceded in death by his parents William & Ruth Schnurr. Bob is survived by his children William Thomas (Kayla Calhoun) and Abigail Milena and their mother Tara Roberts; siblings Nancy Schnurr, James Schnurr & Dianne Schuette...

Elizabeth "Betty" Sandvig

Elizabeth "Betty" Sandvig

May 29, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Sandvig

Age 94 of White Bear Lake, MN

She was born April 3, 1931 and died peacefully on May 29, 2025 at Maplewood Assisted Living. Betty married her sweetheart Ronald “Ron” Sandvig who was a Sargent in the US Army in July of 1952. They enjoyed their life together in White Bear Lake and at their lake home on...

Janet M. Kane

Janet M. Kane

May 25, 2025

Kane

Janet M.

Age 83 of Maplewood

Owner Kane’s Catering

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2025. She is survived by children Leah Trumper (Mark), Laura Beasley (Chuck), Jerry Kane (Brandy), John Kane & Katie Kane; granchildren Nichole, Megan, Matthew, Charles, Isaac, Autumn, Wyatt & Kayla; 4 great grandchildren and brother Jerry Meyer (Nancy). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, June...

Jane Hepp

Jane Hepp

May 24, 2025

Hepp (nee Adam), Jane Frances, 80, of North St. Paul, passed away on May 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Stephen) Busk, Jason, and Jeff (Tammey); grandchildren, Jessica, Sophia (Peter), Ryan, Noah, William, Olivia, Elena, Emma, Max, Lauryn, Jacob, Sean, Elizabeth; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Lee, Nancy,...

Eileen Thone

Eileen Thone

May 24, 2025

Thone (nee Kodada), Eileen, 91, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, William. She is survived by her sons, William (Jane), Greg, and David; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and other family and friends. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace...