Obituaries

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...

Ruth E. Santella

Jan 12, 2023

Santella, Ruth E. (Damico) age 88, passed away peacefully on January 12th, surrounded by family. Ruth was born on March 29, 1934, on the family farm in Cumberland, Wisconsin. She had two older brothers and two younger sisters. On the family farm, she was responsible for both inside and outside work. At about the age of eight, she was tasked...

Eileen Berger

Jan 9, 2023

Eileen Mary Opatz Berger, 96, passed peacefully in her home on Jan. 9, surrounded by family and immeasurable love. Born on May 3, 1926, in Sauk Rapids, MN, Eileen graduated from Cathedral high School in St. Cloud, and during World War II helped build C47 transport planes as a "Rosie the Riveter." She graduated from the College of St. Benedict...

Betty Carlson Lewellen

Jan 7, 2023

Betty Jo Carlson Lewellen (88) of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. She is survived by her children Lorie (Jack) Hackett of Morristown MN, Patti Jo Lee and Michael (Joni) Carlson both of White Bear Lake, and Barb (Stan) Schafer of Revillo SD, her sisters Julie Lessard of Duluth and Lola Roodell of Baldwin...

Margaret "Midge" McDonald

Jan 7, 2023

Margaret "Midge" McDonaldAge 85 of White Bear Lake, originally of Stillwater.Passed away peacefully in her home on January 7, 2023.

Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel McDonald. Midge is survived by her children, Melissa, David (Kristi) and Robert; her step-children, Mary, Bridget, Ellen, Kathleen and Patrick; her grandchildren, Travis, Ashley, Ella and Sawyer; and by many other family members...

Mary Rodrigue

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Rodrigue, age 64, passed away January 4, 2023 surrounded by her husband and children. She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Mike.  They were a true love story. They met in 7th grade and married after high school. Her children will miss her counsel, calm demeanor, support, and unwavering love. Sharon (Glen), Christina (Chris) and...

Lucia Winegar

Dec 31, 2022

Winegar Lucia Spencer Age 91 of Shoreline, WA Formerly of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully December 31, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Lucia (Keller) Spencer and Langford Spencer. Survived by her children, Lucia A. Blackwell of Seattle and William Winegar of Bemidji; granddaughters Deanna Cook, Lucia M. Blackwell and Bridget Aitchison; and one great-grandson. Lucia was an...

LaVern Bell

Dec 31, 2022

LaVern C. Bell was born on November 27, 1933 in Pine City, MN and passed away on December 31, 2022 in White Bear Lake, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband Orrie, son Daniel, daughter Michelle and grandson Timmy. LaVern is survived by children Cheryl, David, Timothy, Thomas & Catherine; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Private interment...

Delores Theisen

Dec 26, 2022

Delores "Dee" Theisen (nee Delmedico), 85, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on December 26, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Jan; and grandson, Eric. She is survived by her children, Michael, Cindy Rewey, and John (Colleen); grandchildren, Mike (Roz), Lisa (Diamond), Allison, Ava, Bryan, Leah, Kevin, Melissa, Luke, Andrea (Kevin), and...

Marian Vaughan

Dec 21, 2022

Marian Blom Vaughan

August 20, 1931-December 21, 2022

A memorial gathering is planned for 2-4:30 pm on January 15, 2023, at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A service conducted at 2 pm will be followed by time to reminisce and socialize with Marian's children; Karen Kendall (John Magnuson) and Kitty Choate (Randy Christensen); grandchildren Bryan...

Adam Martell

Dec 21, 2022

Adam Scott Martell, 36, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Warren and Mildred Martell and Joseph and Barbara Kausner. Adam is survived by his parents, Doug and Deb; sister, Nicole (Andy) Centanni; brothers, Brian (Kristina) and Tim (Michaela); along with his nine endearing nephews and nieces, Landon, Austin...

Annette Evans

Dec 21, 2022

Annette Lynn Evans

Born April 17, 1956, in St. Paul, MN. Died peacefully at home in White Bear Lake on December 21, 2022, after a four-year battle with lung cancer. Annette touched many people with her kindness, thoughtfulness, and sense of humor. She was a strong woman as well as compassionate, comforting, and sensitive to the needs of her...

Douglas Jolly

Dec 20, 2022

Douglas Harold Jolly, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away on December 20th at the age of 69.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Harold Jolly, and sister Elaine Jolly. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda, daughter Nicole, sister Gail (Don), brother Dean, his faithful dog Betty and many nieces...

Cheryl Golden-Black

Dec 20, 2022

Cheryl Golden Black, "Charlie" to her family and friends, left us to sing with the Angels December 20, 2022.  Charlie was born in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis Roosevelt and the University of Minnesota. After several years in New York as a model and studio manager, she returned to Golden Valley to manage her father's heavy machinery hauling business.  

She did...

David Stevens

Dec 19, 2022

Stevens, David Lockhart, 87, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vera; children, David, Lisa, and Cheri; and siblings, Charles, Ruth, Joy, Phillip, Bobby and Verayln. He is survived by wife, Terre; sons, Dale and Mark; daughter, Jill (Joe); and son-in-law, Dan;...