Obituaries

Carol Urban

Feb 2, 2023

Carol Urban, 92, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; daughter, Vicki Walters; and great grandson, Nickalos Urban Sahr. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Dolle and Kathy Urban; son-in-law, Frank Walters; grandchildren, Dana, Lisa, Jessie, Jamie, Lindsey, and Jake; 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Roger...

Greg N. Dupre

Feb 2, 2023

Greg N. Dupre

Preceded in death by his parents, Napoleon and Beverly Dupre. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; his siblings, Brad Dupre and Denise (Scott) Bocklund; his brothers-in-law, Tim Murray, John (Elisse) Murray and Ryan (Jen) Murray; his nieces and nephews, Andie Dupre, Brian (Alison) Bocklund, Diana Bocklund, Michael (Melissa) Murray, Kate (Jason) Braun, Deni (Mitchell) Murray,...

Timra Yvonne Booth

Jan 31, 2023

Timra Yvonne Booth was born on February 24, 1990 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and passed away in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 31, 2023 at the age of 32 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Shirena. She is survived by her father Timothy Booth, brother Marcus Booth, nephew Alex Booth and many beloved friends and extended...

Danielle Fleischhacker

Jan 30, 2023

Danielle Elaine Fleischhacker "Dani"

Dani was born on October 1, 1991 in St. Paul, MN and passed away unexpectedly from a serve asthma attack on January 30, 2023. She was lovingly surrounded by her family & pets.

We have lost our beloved Dani, she was our bright light. She was so thoughtful, comfortable & comforting, generous and passionate about...

Brandy Lodrigue

Jan 27, 2023

Brandy Lodrigue (Phillis Hopkins), 66, of St. Paul, formerly of Houma, LA, passed away on January 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, James Roberts and Laura Clark; many grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special niece, Lynne; 5 siblings; and other family and friends. Brandy loved to collect...

Sara Testing

Jan 25, 2023

Gary Carlson

Jan 24, 2023

Carlson, Gary L, 76 of White Bear Lake passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Veda; and brother, Randy. He is survived by his wife, Connie; his children, Krista, Anders, Karrin, and Kiersten; grandchildren, Dylan, Walsh, and Sylvi; siblings, Karen, Steve, and Cher; and other nieces,...

Douglas Horrisberger

Jan 24, 2023

With a magnetic personality and cigar or pipe in hand, Douglas Robert Horrisberger was fondly described by many as “quite a character.”

Doug died Jan. 24, 2023 amid complications from amyloidosis brought on by wartime exposure to Agent Orange. His brief fight against the disease was as he lived his life: private, scrappy, and with focus on the joy. Doug...

Judith Graiziger Vergosen

Jan 24, 2023

Judith "Judi" Vergosen (nee Graiziger) passed away on January 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Katherine; 3 brothers; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Private family service.

Pauline Stoddard

Jan 24, 2023

Pauline J. Stoddard was born on April 21, 1948 in Red Wing, MN and passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Hattie Lund and sisters Darlene & Harriet. Pauline is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald; sons Robert & Paul; grandchildren; great grandchildren;...

Richard Arcand

Jan 24, 2023

Richard (Rick) Joseph Arcand Jr.

Rick Arcand passed away peacefully in his home at Gem Lake on January 24th, 2023 with his family by his side. Born February 13th, 1943 to Richard (Dick) Arcand Sr. and Shirley Arcand of White Bear Lake. Rick is survived by his wife Shirley (Schultz) and were married for 55 years. Rick and Shirley...

Steven Trost

Jan 22, 2023

Steven R. Trost, 69, a lifelong St. Paulite, passed away surrounded by his family on January 22, 2023 from COVID with preexisting conditions. Steve is preceded in death by father, Walter, mother, Hilda Donahue, brother, Patrick, and nephew, Nick. He is survived by the love of his life - Nancy, son Bryan (Jen), daughter Jennifer (Tim Sheehey), and the other...

John Delaney

Jan 21, 2023

John Delaney

Age 24 of White Bear Lake

Passed away unexpectedly

John is preceded in death by grandparents, John "Jack" and Rita Delaney, David Berres; Aunt, Shalagh Delaney and cousin, Chad Bartlett. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Cindy; sister, Kristen (Jorden) Rauscher; nieces, Charlotte and Reese Rauscher; grandma, Joellyn Berres; great aunt, Mary Lou Masik and...

Joan Jordahl

Jan 18, 2023

Joan (pronounced "Jowan") Judith Jordahl ("Jo") was born in St. James, MN on February 6, 1932 and passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023 after a long hospitalization.

She often reminisced about her idyllic childhood in St. James and growing up in such a wonderful loving family. A proud alumna of Gustavus Adolphus College, Joan graduated with many...

Patrick Briggs

Jan 18, 2023

Patrick Joseph Briggs was born on May 13, 1951 in St. Paul, MN and passed away on January 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Monica; parents Joseph & Frances and sisters Mary & Nancy. Pat is survived by his daughter Sara (Anton); grandsons Dantrell, Dashawn & A.J.; brother Jim (Barb) and his co-workers and friends. He...

Deanna Godfrey

Jan 16, 2023

Deanna Godfrey (nee Germain)

February 17, 1941 - January 16, 2023

Our mom, Dee has left us unexpectedly and we are devastated.

We find peace in that she is with loved ones in heaven; her son Arthur, granddaughter Kelsey and many Germain/Mancuso family members.

Those of you who knew her well, appreciated her quick wit, love for sports,...

Rita Igo

Jan 15, 2023

Rita Mae Igo

Age 91 of White Bear Lake

Survived by her sons, Rick, Mike (Michelle), Pat and John (Rose); grandchildren, April (Mark) O'Brien, Samantha (Tom) Morrow, Charlie (Abby), Mike (Kat), Jake (Sam), Randi (Pat) Pogalz, Nikki, Lucy (Adam) Engle, Alex Engle and Ryan Engle; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Prescott and by many other family members and close friends.

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Karen Kadel

Jan 14, 2023

Karen Leigh Kadel

Age 69, of White Bear Lake passed away on 1/14/2023. Preceded in death by parents, Patricia & Bud Korfhage, sister Susan Korfhage and husband Kent Kadel. She is survived by sister, Megan (Larry) Rickie; son's, Jerad Kadel, Joe (Amanda) Kadel and Nik (Amber) Kadel; cherished grandchildren, Evelyn Kadel, Brody Kadel, Jayda Munckburg, Jasmyn Munckburg, Lilly Bowie and...

Margaret Opatz

Jan 14, 2023

Margaret Ann (Clark) Opatz, 85, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandma, "Aunt Margie," sister and friend. She is remembered as someone who brought people together, a faithful child of God, an optimist and a fighter until the end. Marge was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Marge was born in...

Dolores Pishko

Jan 12, 2023

Dolores Marie Pishko (Marafka), 83, of Lake Elmo, MN passed away on January 12, 2023. Dolores was born and raised in Iselin, PA and moved to White Bear Lake, MN with her husband, Andy. While raising 4 kids, she worked at St. Mary of the Lake School and retired from the University of St. Thomas in 2010. She enjoyed spending...