Obituaries

Joyce Hill

Dec 2, 2023

Joyce Carol Hill was born in Wabasso, MN December 3, 1928. She and her family moved to the Twin Cities and Joyce graduated from Washington High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Don, November 22, 1947; they shared 71 years together. Don and Joyce raised 5 children in Maplewood, MN. Joyce was a working mother driving school bus while...

Lucy Ranelli Carchasky

Dec 2, 2023

Lucy Ranelli CarchaskyAge 99 - Lifelong Eastsider.Passed away December 2, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Survived by her children, twins Lori Anderson and Mark; her granddaughters Angie (John) Fox and Ashley Anderson; her great granddaughter Estella Lu.Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Salvatore (Sam) of L’Aquila and Concettina Di Nino Ranelli of Corfinio and her...

Michael Peterson

Nov 30, 2023

Michael Douglas Peterson, age 30, a resident of Omaha, Nebraska, suddenly passed away in his home on November 30th, 2023.

 

Michael was born on February 20th, 1993, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Douglas and Cheryl Peterson. From an early age, Michael displayed an outgoing and curious personality, cultivating a deep love for animals, a passion for exploring new...

Maureen Widmer

Nov 28, 2023

Maureen A. Widmer, age 57, of St. Paul, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Regions Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene.

Maureen is survived by her son, Keith (Alicia) Widmer; granddaughter, Blakely Widmer; partner and friend, Rick Jorgensen; father, Kenneth Widmer; sisters, Colleen (Mike) Widmer, Caroline (Chad) Reshestar, and Elizabeth (Kyle) Widmer; and many...

Martha Lijewski

Nov 27, 2023

Martha Patricia Nordstrom Lijewski, 81, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at Cerenity Marian Senior Care in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Martha is survived by her husband of 59 years, David Lijewski; sister Sharon Gilles (Dean); siblings Scott (Julie) Nordstrom and Elaine (James) Green; in-laws Carl (Jeri) Lijewski, Judy Berman and Alexis Stamper; children Kathy Morneau (Mike), Andy Lijewski, Patrick Lijewski...

James Tischler

Nov 27, 2023

James "Jim" Tischler, 92, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Monday, 11/27/2023, in his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by sons, Chuck and Paul. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor; children, Lynn, Larry (Brenda), Patrice, Steve (Debbie); many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Jim was an Army...

Margaret Relf

Nov 23, 2023

Margaret Ann "Marge" Darrington Relf

Marge passed peacefully on November 23, 2023 with family at her side. She was born on May 10, 1927 to Margaret and Thomas Darrington. She grew up in Stillwater, MN with her two older sisters - Doris and Kay. At 16 years old, Marge graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She attended the University...

Tony K. Vogt

Nov 23, 2023

Tony K. Vogt, beloved family man and friend, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on November 23, 2023, at the age of 57.

Tony was an accomplished IT specialist, having worked at GE and Andersen Windows for many years. His expertise and passion in the field made him an invaluable asset to the company.

An avid fisherman...

Craig Richard DeWall

Nov 21, 2023

Craig Richard DeWall

Born August 13, 1953 in Morris, MN. Passed away at home on November 21, 2023 at the age of 70 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert & Marion DeWall. Craig is survived by his wife Petronella Vesters DeWall; son Bobby De Wall of White Bear Lake, MN , step-son Jason Samuels (Jocey Neveaux))...

Sarah Bennetts

Nov 20, 2023

Sarah Bennetts (née Ness) of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Born May 2, 1966, in Edina, Minnesota, to Mr. and Mrs. John M. (Jacqueline) Ness, Sarah Bennetts grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota. She graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School in 1984. In 1988 she graduated from the University of...

Richard Davis

Nov 19, 2023

Richard Patrick Davis, 62, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly (Davis) McKenna; father, Ronald Davis; and brother, Robert Davis. He is survived by his significant other, Kathy Kamrud; children, Amanda (Luis) Reyes and Ricky Davis Jr.; his beloved grandchildren, Ashanti, Jose, Yanalee, Alonso, and Kaiden; siblings,...

Rose Marie Peck

Nov 18, 2023

PECK, ROSE MARIE

Age 95 of Maplewood

Our beautiful mom affectionately known as "Rosie" or "Gramma Rose", passed away peacefully on November 18th, surrounded by the deep love of her family. Our hearts are broken but we find solace in knowing she was reunited into the Heavenly Kingdom with open arms and hugs by our Lord and Jesus Christ, with...

William Krausmann

Nov 18, 2023

William Douglas Krausmann

April 11, 1930 – November 18, 2023

William Douglas ("Bill") Krausmann of Inver Grove Heights passed away on November 18, 2023, at 93. He was born on April 11, 1930, to William G. and Lucille Krausmann at Mounds Park Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended Harding High School and graduated with the class of 1948. He was stationed in Alaska, serving in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1953.  His professional career in banking...

Gretchen Bruggeman

Nov 15, 2023

Gretchen Ruth (Johnson) BruggemanAge 93 of White Bear Lake entered Heaven, surrounded by family,on November 15th 2023.

Gretchen was the daughter of Adolf and Esther (Millie) Johnson and was a lifelong resident of White Bear Lake. She graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1949. Gretchen attended Rasmussen Business School and was a secretary at the St. Paul Fire...

Bruce Bushey

Nov 13, 2023

Bruce Alan Bushey, 66, of White Bear Lake, passed away on November 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born September 10, 1957, in Minneapolis, preceded in death by his mother Gloria (Andersen) and her companion Joe Bernier; father Byron; brothers Michael and Bill.

Survived by his wife of 23 years Janet Richards and his beautiful blended family, adult...

Dustin Savage-Rothmeier

Nov 9, 2023

Savage-Rothmeier, Dustin Raymond, age 36, of Minneapolis, passed away November 9th, 2023. Preceded in death by grandparents, Betty and Wesley Savage, and Raymond Rothmeier, Sr. Survived by parents, Raymond Rothmeier, Jr. and Heidi Savage; sister, Ariahna Savage; grandmother, Darlene Rothmeier; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Dustin was a long-time employee of the University of Minnesota, which was...

Mark V. Curtis

Nov 9, 2023

Mark V. CurtisAge 63 passed away 11/9/2023

Preceded in death by his parents, Tom & Carol. Mark is survived by his children, Corbin (Sophia), Desiree and Danielle (Steven) Gillen; granddaughters, Madison Curtis and Mazikeen Gillen; beloved brother to Catherine, Michael and Connie (Ron) Westlund; good friends, Steve Oneill, Beth Woodward and Barry Rice; uncle John Barton; aunt Doris Schrenkler; nieces,...

Michael Natterstad

Nov 8, 2023

In loving memory of Michael John Natterstad, a man whose life was woven together by his family, friends, and a passion for the lake and outdoors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Colleen Natterstad (nee Conroy), and father John W. Natterstad. Mike is survived by his three children...

Louis Cotroneo

Nov 7, 2023

Louis P. Cotroneo

Passed peacefully at age 93. Born August 7, 1930. Lou's energy, spirit, and love to be around others remained until the end. Preceded in death by parents Jennie and Pasquale; siblings, Dominic, Frank, Rosalia, Bertha; wife, Betty,; great grandson, Louie. Also preceded in death by many other relatives and friends.

He will be missed by his...

Robert Fredrickson

Nov 6, 2023

 

Robert Fredrickson Bob combatted leukemia for 7-months, like one tough mfer. He laid his weary head down to rest at home, EXACTLY where he wanted to be on Mon. Nov. 6th. The heavens made a mistake. The ether took the wrong guy. Bob was a nice guy and did everything right. Cancer should be reserved for convicted criminals and...