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Michael Edward Renslow

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Andrea Higgins

Andrea Higgins

Dec 15, 2023

Andrea "Andy" Higgins of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born on August 12, 1949 to Otto and Betty Grelk in Mason City, IA.

She married her husband, Gregg Higgins, on September 20, 1972 and together had two daughters, Ashlee and Amanda. Grandchildren, Eligh "EJ" and Elliot "Ottie",...

Roger Mench

Roger Mench

Dec 15, 2023

Roger Mench, 78, born in St. Paul in 1945. He graduated from Monroe High School. Roger served as a Medic in the Army during the Vietnam War. He and Sandra are lifetime members of VFW Post 1782.

 

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Edward; brother, Joseph; sister, Sandy Larson; and niece, Kimberly. He is survived...

Pamela Tocko

Pamela Tocko

Dec 15, 2023

Pamela A. Tocko, 72, of St. Paul, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory; and parents, T. Eugene and Doris Coyne. She is survived by her sons, Anthony DeMike and Eric Schorn; sisters, Diane and Mary; and other family and friends. Pamela enjoyed music, traveling, and word puzzles.

Family to hold...

Simon Young

Simon Young

Dec 14, 2023

Simon Kong Young (Ntxoov Yis Yaaj), 80, of St. Paul, MN passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

He is survived by loving wife, Sua Thao; and children, Shoua, Paj Taub, Pahoua, Thomas, May Chee, Rob, May True, Huseng, Pam, and Gina.

A visitation will be held from 2 PM to 6 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Mueller...

Gary Rasmussen

Gary Rasmussen

Dec 13, 2023

Gary James Rasmussen, 69, of White Bear Lake, passed on December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Roger. Gary is survived by his wife, Dianne; sons, Ryan (Elizabeth) and Anthony; step-children, James (Lisa) and Elizabeth (Michael); 7 grandchildren; siblings, Cheryl (Scott), Ann (Marty), and Rolf; many nieces; nephews; other family and friends.

 

A...

William Genskay

William Genskay

Dec 10, 2023

William (Bill) John Genskay, son of John R Genskay and Grace M Genskay (Smith) was born in Saint Paul on September 24, 1948. On December 10, 2023, Bill, at the age of 75 years, fell asleep in Jesus. He is survived by Children, Kristopher, Steven, and Carmie; grandchildren, Brianna, Lucas, Angel, James, Seth, and Sonia; Siblings, Carol and Marion. He...

Stephen Hartley

Stephen Hartley

Dec 5, 2023

Stephen W. Hartley went home to be with his Lord on December 5, 2023, after living 17 years with cancer. Preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Hartley. Survived by his father, Stephen M. Hartley, brother Timothy Hartley, sisters Kimberly Hartley and Victoria (Peter) Stark, and beloved niece and nephews Cody Hartley, Morgan Gaskill, Carter Gaskill, and Rider Bjorklund.

Stephen...

Jeanne Kelcher

Jeanne Kelcher

Dec 4, 2023

Kelcher (Schiff), Jeanne Marie, 76, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Sr.; and parents, Walter and Margaret Schiff. She is survived by her sons, Bernie Jr. (Jean) and Dave (Kim); grandchildren, Jake (Cassie), Sam, Kylie, Alison, and Grant; siblings, Tom (Gail) Schiff, Chris (Larry) Bruner, and Bill (Jan)...

Gerald Duffney

Gerald Duffney

Dec 4, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Duffney

Age 85 of White Bear Lake - Passed away peacefully on December 4th.

Preceded in death by his son, Bruce and his daughter, Renee. Jerry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beverly; his son, Mike (Judi); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild and many other family members and friends.

A private family service will be...

Geraldine Bonin

Geraldine Bonin

Dec 4, 2023

Geraldine "Gerrie" Bonin, age 57, of White Bear Lake, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home.

Gerrie graduated from Stillwater Area Schools and continued on to Lexington Transitional School where she developed an interest in housekeeping skills. She was a delightful and affectionate person who was loved by many. Gerrie possessed a joy in the simpler things in...

Xai Yang

Xai Yang

Dec 3, 2023

 

Xai Yang, (50 years old), passed away on December 3rd, 2023. Xai, also known as Johnny, was born in Vangvieng, Laos on July 14th, 1973. He immigrated to the United States of America on January 21st, 1980. He spent his teenage years in Fresno, California and moved to Minnesota in May of 1996. He lived in Minnesota for the...

Dolores Lee

Dolores Lee

Dec 3, 2023

Lee

Dolores H.

Beloved Mother

And Grandmother

Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 at the age of 100 years. Preceded in death by her husband William, parents Frank and Amelia Hanzal; siblings John, Mary, Dorothy, Joseph, Albert, Bernadine and Florence. We have now lost the final member of of her generation.Survived by loving family, son Donald (Diane); daughter Susan;...

Jason Gonzalez

Jason Gonzalez

Dec 3, 2023

Jason William Gonzalez

1969 - 2023

Jason passed away unexpectedly at home on December 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents (Joseph and Helen Gonzalez), his mother-in-law (Kristie Throgmorton), along with extended relatives. He is survived by his loving wife Heidi, teen son Tony, brother Joe, and many other relatives, colleagues, and friends.

Jason spent his career...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Dec 2, 2023

Mary Miller (St. Anthony)April 20, 1931 - December 2, 2023Age 92 of Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Joseph Miller. Survived by children, John, Joseph, Missy, Paul, Ann, & Sarah and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral Mass at 11am December 19th (visitation @ 10am) at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700...

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