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Holace Nelson

Holace Nelson

Aug 28, 2023

Holace W. Nelson passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, on the eve of his 97th birthday.

He was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired St. Paul firefighter. He was an exceptional man; good natured, generous, witty and erudite, a true autodidact, as well as a lifelong outdoorsman. He was well-liked and well-regarded by all who knew him, and...

Willliam Berry

Willliam Berry

Aug 27, 2023

William "Bill" Berry, 60, of St. Paul, MN passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mom, Beverly Ann Berry; and grandparents, Bill and Lorraine Steiner and Tom and Stella Berry. He is survived by his dad, Thomas Berry; sisters, Wendy Okane and Betsey DeGree; nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews; and other family...

Henry Conrad

Henry Conrad

Aug 25, 2023

Henry "Hank" "Bud" Conrad

Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillian; infant sister, Lorrie.

Survived by his wife of 23 years, Bonnie; children, Joe (Jess) Conrad, Rita (Trent) Cole, Danielle (John) Metzger, Denise (Nate) Ayshford and Debbie (Daniel) Zeimet; grandchildren, Jasper, Brandi, Alyssa (Matt), Jake (Sammi), Jack, Regan, Kyle, Samantha (Landen), Lindsay (Brandon), Sara (Ryan), Taylor, Avery, Ashton,...

June Nesvacil (Romanik)

June Nesvacil (Romanik)

Aug 25, 2023

Loving Wife of Leon Nesvacil; Mother of John Romanik (Cindy), Jim Romanik (Paula), Joe Romanik (Polly S.); Mother-in-law to Larry Marquardt (Carol Ann Zander); Loving friend of Leon's children, Kaytee Rath (Tom), Michael Nesvacil, and Zani Nesvacil (Kim Williams); Grandmother to her and Leon's grandchildren, Brent Romanik (Becky), Amber Gears, Nathan Marquardt (Jenny), Tony Marquardt, Sarah Patch (Shane), Danielle Sapp...

Gerald Garner

Gerald Garner

Aug 21, 2023

At the age of 83, Gerald (Jerry) passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife Mary (Passed in April 2023), his parents Clifford and Mary Ann and his brother and sisters: Richard, Carol, Dianne and Joan. Survived by his children Scott (Trish), Janet, and Kerry (Jane) and his grandchildren Louise (Dustin), Kristi (Brian), Sydney and...

Patrick Dow

Patrick Dow

Aug 21, 2023

Patrick "Pat" Dow, age 56, passed away of natural causes on August 21, 2023.

Patrick was born on December 8, 1966, to John and Edith Dow. He grew up in White Bear Lake with his two brothers and sister. The Dow family attended The Church of St. Pius, where Pat received the sacraments and began his close relationship with God....

Tina Yost

Tina Yost

Aug 19, 2023

Tina M. Yost (nee Arcand) was born on September 8, 1977 and passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 45 years. She was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, niece, cousin & friend. Tina is survived by her children Anthony Yost & Aubrey Yost; granddaughter Cecilia; siblings Mendy Tierney & Donald Hillescheim and many other relatives &...

Eugene Hughes

Eugene Hughes

Aug 19, 2023

Hughes

Eugene T. "Gene"

Beloved Dad, Grandpa

Great Grandpa & Brother

Passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Preceded in death by wives JoAnn & Claudia and siblings Donald Hughes & Barbara Focht. Survived by children Mark, Jane Weik (Scott), Al Rohs (Cheryl) & Linda Suggs (Tom); 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; special lifelong friends...

Colleen Natterstad

Colleen Natterstad

Aug 17, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce that on the evening of Thursday August 17 th , 2023, Colleen Natterstad (nee Conroy) loving and caring wife and mother of three quietly passed away at her home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Colleen is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothe Conroy (nee Schwartz), father, W. Pat Conroy, sisters, Joan Hilton...

Evan Franzwa

Evan Franzwa

Aug 15, 2023

Evan Albert FranzwaAge 20 of St. PaulPassed away unexpectedly from an aortic dissection.

In his free time, Evan's adventurous spirit knew no bounds. He found solace in the adrenaline rush of rock climbing, always pushing himself to new heights. Equally, he reveled in the intensity of hardcore shows and had a deep appreciation for MMA fighting. Recently, he fulfilled his...

Katie Patricelli

Katie Patricelli

Aug 14, 2023

Kathryn Ann Patricelli

"Katie"

Born on April 19, 1975 and passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 48 years old. She is preceded in death by her father Edward & brother Michael. Katie is survived by her husband John; son Alex; mother Virginia; sister Terri Steele; brother David and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial...

Steven Roecklein

Steven Roecklein

Aug 11, 2023

Steven William Roecklein passed away on August 11, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born January 16, 1945, in Minneapolis, to William and Shirley Roecklein. He was the first-born child for his young parents and the first grandchild for his maternal grandparents, who had a big influence on his childhood. A move to Marshfield, Wisconsin strengthened his bond...

John Bloom

John Bloom

Aug 11, 2023

John Eugene Bloom, Age 63 of Centerville, MN, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by siblings George Ann (Richard) Probert of Utah, Peggy Boden of Apple Valley and Thomas (Melinda) Bloom of Edina, nieces, nephews, and many friends from the Centerville community and elsewhere. John grew up in White Bear Lake and later attended Stillwater High School....

Richard "Dick" Smith

Richard "Dick" Smith

Aug 11, 2023

Richard "Dick" James Smith was born on March 29, 1943 as the 10th child of Carlton Smith and Lily LeRoux. Dick spent the bulk of his childhood in the White Bear Lake community, which would continue to be a deeply important place to him for the remainder of his life. As a child, Dick had close and intimate relationships with...

Richard W. Podewils

Richard W. Podewils

Aug 9, 2023

Podewils, Richard W. (Dick, Rich, Ritchie, Pods, Papa Pods, Grandpa Pods) of White Bear Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pathfinder Village, Hinckley, MN on August, 9th 2023 at the age of 76. Born on May, 6th 1947 in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Garnet and Richard Podewils; sister, Sue Thayer; and Barbs...

Ellen "Jibby" Maas

Ellen "Jibby" Maas

Aug 7, 2023

Ellen "Jibby" MaasAge 91, of Birchwood

Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, with family at her side. Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years, Hon. Kenneth J. Maas, Jr.; sister, Rita Traynor; brother, Robert Roach; sister-in-law, Betty Bennett; son-in-law, Robert Tessier; granddaughter, Polly Voltz. Survived by her six children: Hon. Ellen (Len) Pratt; Ann Tessier; K.J. (Julie)...

David Sorensen

David Sorensen

Aug 5, 2023

David P. Sorensen, 92, of Stacy, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Leonard, Earl, and Myrle; and first wife, Mary Lou. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; children, NaDene (Soco) and Brad; grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas, and Hailey; great grandson Warren; and other family and friends.

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Mary Lu Kirchoff

Mary Lu Kirchoff

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Lu Kirchoff, age 93, of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on August 5, 2023.

Mary Lu was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 1, 1929, to Russell and Inez Duncanson. She settled in St. Paul where she would go on to raise her six children and open her home to anyone that needed it.

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Elaine Bauman

Elaine Bauman

Aug 3, 2023

Elaine "Lainie" Bauman

January 19, 1945 - August 3, 2023

Hinckley, MN

Elaine Margaret (Peltier) Bauman

Our beautiful momma and grandma passed away on August 3, 2023. She is now in the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her 8th grade sweetheart, our daddy and papa, Steven D. Bauman.

Those who knew her would say "she is such a...

Melonie Fischer

Melonie Fischer

Aug 2, 2023

Melonie Su Fischer, age 52, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was a 31-year survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. Melonie was born at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Russell and Jerrie Daly. Growing up in Oakdale, MN, she developed a love of softball, figure...

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