Obituaries

Gary Maslow

Jan 22, 2024

Gary R. Maslow

Age 67 of St. Paul

Passed away comfortably in his sleep on January 22, 2024. Gary is preceded in death by parents, Robert & Ann Maslow. He is survived by his partner, Darrell Ida; siblings, Wanda Stewart, Jim Sullivan, Tom Sullivan, and Greg Maslow; and many other family & friends. Visitation on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1-5 PM...

Helen Peterson

Jan 14, 2024

Helen Mae Heins Peterson was born on April 18, 1945 in Washington DC to parents Maynard and Marjorie (Schilling) Heins. She graduated from McLean High School, Fairfax, Virginia, 1963. She graduated from St Olaf College in the fall of 1966 majoring in art education. She played clarinet in the St.Olaf Band and enjoyed performing and touring with the Band. At...

Gary Will

Jan 14, 2024

Gary Paul Will

Age 65 of Ham Lake, MN

Gary Will, born on January 31, 1958, sadly left us on January 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was known for his love of golfing, motorcycles, and classic cars. He found solace in the freedom and thrill these hobbies provided. Whether it was hitting the greens with friends, riding the open...

Donald Opatz

Jan 14, 2024

Donald Simon Opatz, 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 with his entire family by his side. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who always had a glimmer in his eye. Don was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Don was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on March 30, 1931. He attended Catholic school...

Nadereh Newman

Jan 13, 2024

Nadereh Newman, 94, of White Bear Lake, MN, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Zanjan province of Iran, daughter of the late Jaleel and Sarah Mirbaha. Nadereh was married to her beloved husband, the late John Newman, for 52 years.

Nadereh was a retired art...

Joan J. Olson

Jan 12, 2024

Joan J. OLSON

Age 87 of White Bear Lake, formerly Vadnais Heights MN, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 12th. 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She lived a wonderful full life showing nothing less than love, selflessness, and patience. Her immense love for the Lord led her to serving many years...

Richard Francis Gadbois

Jan 12, 2024

Richard "Dickie" Gadbois, age 80 of Bruno and Isle, MN passed away on January 12th, 2024. He dedicated a large part of his life to taking people fishing. He died trying to keep those people safe on the lake, and... He was doing what he loved.

He was born May 25th, 1943 and was raised with his eight siblings in...

Gerald Hines

Jan 11, 2024

Jerry (Gerald Eugene) HinesJuly 3, 1949 - January 11, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother and friend. Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Laura (Closemore); parents Ken and Dorothy Hines; and sister Mary Crane. Survived by loving wife Mary Ann (Kyne); sons Brian (Kari), Tim, and Matt (Aubrey); grandchildren Cole (Hailey), Luke (Molly Wagner), and Tate...

William Schoetz

Jan 10, 2024

Schoetz, William (Bill)

White Bear Lake

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Bill was born 90 years ago to Mike and Mabel (Schuster) Schoetz in Merrill, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service, University of St. Thomas, and a 50-year...

William Klecker

Jan 8, 2024

William "Bill" Earl Klecker, J

 Loving Husband,  Dad, Papa, and Friend, age 74, of White Bear Township (previously of St. Paul and Roseville) passed away on January 8, 2024. 

Preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Klecker, mother-in-law Lucille Kunzer, and sister, Catherine Hoyhtya. 

Survived by wife of over 53 years, Kathleen "Kathy", and children, Karen (Jesse) Beauclaire, Kelly (Amy) Skare-Klecker,...

John Fabio

Jan 5, 2024

John Robert Fabio, 75, of Maplewood, MN and Brownsville, TX, passed away on January 5, 2024 after a year and a half battle with kidney cancer.

John was born on May 31, 1948 to Robert and Betty Fabio in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from North St. Paul High School and St Paul TVI. John retired from The Gillette Company in...

Dennis Ubel

Jan 4, 2024

Dennis George Ubel was born on December 8, 1942 in St. Paul and passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 81 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Elsie; twin brother Donald, infant sister Kathleen and partner Christine McCrady. Dennis is survived by sons Russ and Rick (Amy); grandchildren Sarah, Casey and Hunter;...

Clayton Michaels

Jan 3, 2024

Clayton Edward Michaels

Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at the age of 92, in North Oaks, Mn. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Geraldine T. Dosser, his parents, George R. and Armorel A. (Juaire) Michaels, his brother Robert G. Michaels, and his sister Geraldine A. Mandel. He is survived by his loving children: Clayton Jr....

Anna Mae Anderson

Jan 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Anna Mae Anderson

 Anna Mae Anderson, born on May 8, 1923, in South Dakota, peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 100 on January 1, 2024, in Chisago City, MN. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love and legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

 A memorial service to...

Michael Edward Renslow

Dec 31, 2023

Michael Edward RenslowBorn on September 5, 1945 in Anoka, MN and passed away on December 31, 2023 in Maplewood, MN. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy; parents Lorraine & Edward; sister-in-law Verna; brother-in-law Dave Nelson; sister-in-law Joan Harrod and niece Elizabeth Harrod-Parr. Survived by siblings Dale, Dennis (Scottie); Janice Nelson & Deborah Dube (James) and many nieces &...

Mary Gray

Dec 31, 2023

Mary Gray

Age 77 of Mahtomedi

Passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/23.

She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Gray, and her sister Sandra Menge.

She will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens, her joy of bird watching - particularly cardinals, and her ability to sneakily pass treats to every dog she came across. She was a life-long...

Robert Cuerden

Dec 29, 2023

 

Cuerden,

Robert

Age 84

Of White Bear Township

Robert was born in Riga, Latvia on May 4, 1939 as Robert Baron von Seefeld and passed away December 29, 2023 as Robert K. Magill-Cuerden. Survived by his wife Karin and daughters Grace & Celia (Jennifer Schultz) and his family overseas in Germany and England. He retired from a lifelong career...

Dale Hedstrand

Dec 25, 2023

Dale Warren Hedstrand, age 75, quietly entered the presence of His Savior on December 25, 2023, following a 25 year challenge with Parkinson's Disease. Dale was born on May 15, 1948, the first born of Floyd and Genevieve Hedstrand, in Minnetonka, Minnesota. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a dual degree in business and economics, he attended Bethel Seminary...

Joan Harrod

Dec 21, 2023

Joan L'Laine Harrod "Joanie" was born on September 9, 1949 in St. Paul, MN and passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth; parents Edmund & Mary Frances Schmidt; brother Skip and sister-in-law Nancy Renslow. Joanie is survived by husband William; son Ty (Beth);...

Sharon Rebar

Dec 17, 2023

Sharon Rebar made the big leap towards meeting the Prince of Peace on December 17, 2023, passing peacefully in her apartment. She was fiercely independent and living and dying on her own terms was of utmost importance. This mission was accomplished in so many ways over the course of her life, and most recently after liberation from a nursing home...