Obituaries

Faith Bancroft

Sep 21, 2022

A life well lived.

On September 21, 2022 Faith Estelle Bancroft (66), loving mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully with her four kids by her side. Faith is survived by her children, Tom Holmes, Bronson Blehm, Britta Titel and Keegan Blehm as well as grandchildren, Hendrix & Herschel Holmes, and Weston, Xander, Silas & Briggs Titel.

Faith was known...

Merry Ackerman

Sep 21, 2022

Dear Family and Friends....

Merry slipped away from us, peacefully and with her immediate family members at her bedside, on September 21st. She bravely struggled through the past 4 months with Terminal Brain Cancer.

Merry was 76 years old and along with her husband Skip had just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary. She lived in Englewood, Florida for the...

Pearl Mueffelman

Sep 19, 2022

Mueffelman, Pearl, 98, of St. Paul, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis; and her brother, Gerald Hager. She is survived by her children, Diane (Jerry) Walsh, Greg (Shirley), and Julee Puffer; 7 grandchildren, Jeff, ReNee, Kevin, Michelle, Bob, Jim, and Rick; 7 great grandchildren, Olivia, Meghan, Allison, Emily, Leonard, Paige,...

Jean Rybak

Sep 15, 2022

Georgine Clara Rybak "Jean"Born in Melrose, MN on April 23, 1949 and passed away in Maplewood, MN on September 15, 2022 at the age of 73 years. She is preceded in death by husband Jim; parents George & Ida Linz; siblings Virgina Kaase, Donna Podgorski, Reuben, Lavern, Jim & Pat Linz. Survived by daughters Jennifer Rybak-Dow (Greg), Michele Hangge (Joe)...

Karla Collins

Sep 8, 2022

Collins, Karla "Liz", 81, of White Bear Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.

 

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Stan; son, Chris (Sue); daughter, Mary (Mike) Jorissen; grandchildren, Bayleigh, Brogen, Jordan, Meg, and Emma; siblings, and other family and friends.

 

Family will be holding a private service.

Vilhelmine Vanags

Sep 8, 2022

“She has gone beyond the sun…” 

Our Latvian matriarch, Vilhelmine (Willie) Vanags passed away September 8, 2022, at the age of 91, due to complications brought on by Covid. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Visvaldis (Valdi).  She is forever remembered by her three children, daughters Mara (Steve) Dworak, Ilze (Mark) Hager, and son Juris...

Irene Engstran

Sep 7, 2022

 

Engstran

Irene L.

Age 91

Passed away on September 7, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband Rex & granddaughter Mandy Shevchuk & mother Helen Sommers. Survived by daughters Cheryl Sklar (Tom), Gail "Bobbie" DeRungs & Theresa Godfrey; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Prayer Service Thursday, September 15th at 11:00 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738...

James Fillmore

Sep 4, 2022

James "Jim" R. FillmoreAge 77 of East St. Paul

Survived by wife, Joan and children, Alison, Wesley and Tristan. Memorial visitation 2-6pm with a prayer service at 6pm on Tuesday, September 13th at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy, St. Paul. Private family burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Second Harvest Heartland.

Jim Fillmore was born in Bakersfield,...

Jennie Longville

Sep 3, 2022

Jennie Julia Longville (Mariano) 97 of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by husband Donald C. Longville, daughter Judith A. Longville, son Donald C Longville Jr., parents Michael and Diana Mariano, sister Elsie Henry (Pat), brother Anthony Mariano (Arletta), brother Frank Mariano (June). Survived by children Terrence Longville (Diane), Diana Newman (Hugh), Michael Longville (Geri), Cheryl Ninefeldt (Bob), Cynthia Longville,...

Kenneth Janusz

Aug 30, 2022

Janusz, Kenneth Charles, age 80 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Hugo.

Ken was born on February 6, 1942, in Hammond IN, to Genevieve and Julius Janusz. He was a graduate of Griffith (IN) High School and Purdue University. He proudly served in the US Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Most of his naval career was spent aboard submarines,...

Gerald Richie

Aug 29, 2022

Richie, Gerald, 88, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by wife, Margaret. He is survived by children, Mary, Frank (Joann), Steve, Barb (John) Mason, and Danny; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A time of gathering will be held from 12 (noon) to 1 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2022...

Florence Prosser

Aug 28, 2022

Prosser (nee Andreen), Florence, 96, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Prosser Sr.; parents, Andrew and Anna Andreen; and most of her siblings. She is survived by her son, Robert (Maria Diaz) Prosser Jr.; grandchildren, Elean and Alicia; brothers, Oscar and Paul Andreen; sister-in-law's, Charlotte,...

Mary Kansier

Aug 28, 2022

Kansier, Mary, Age 96, Of Maplewood

Born on July 2, 1926, in St. Paul, she passed away peacefully on August 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was married to her husband Tom for more than 70 years, a member of the Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for more than 25 years, and a reluctant Girl Scout leader...

Mary Catherine Munns

Aug 28, 2022

Mary Catherine MunnsPassed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 28th.

Age 89 of White Bear Lake and a former employee of the St. Paul School System. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Louis Berger; 4 siblings and granddaughter, Olivia Simon. Mary is survived by her children, Michael (Bonnie), Michele (Keith) Hagel, Paul (Sandy Anderson) and Mark (Laurie);...

Ken Baltes

Aug 27, 2022

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Kenneth George

Age 79, formerly of White Bear Lake. Died on August 27, 2022 of ALS. Preceded in death by parents Ralph & Mae Rose. Survived by wife of 45 years, Dorothy Elion; children Christopher (Andrea), Jennifer, Rebecca (Kathryn) and Jesse; grandchildren Bethany, Eli, Ren & Finn; siblings Sandi Westberg (Gary Quam), Steve (Christina), Tom (Louise) & Pam (Betsy...

Doris Carlson

Aug 26, 2022

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Carlson

Doris Marie

(nee Lindquist)

Age 90 of St. Paul

Died on August 26, 2022. Preceded in death by Theodore, husband of 72 years; parents Victor & Alma Lindquist (nee Lavoie) and 4 siblings. Survived by children Scott Carlson & Lynne Majidian; grandchildren Alexandre & Sophia; numerous nieces & nephews. Doris retired from Parkway Elementary School, St....

Patricia Reno

Aug 26, 2022

Patricia Ann Reno “Trish”

Born on September 16, 1955 in St. Paul, MN and passed away in Maplewood, MN on August 26, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Trish grew up in White Bear Lake, attended elementary school at St. Pius X and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. Trish married the love of her life, Paul...

Delores Vignalo

Aug 25, 2022

VignaloPattiAge 87Of MaplewoodPreceded in death by husband Joseph Vignalo, daughter Debbie Nash & step-son David Vigoren Jr.. Survived by children Yvonne Zahn, William Zahn (Jaci Mueller), Nikkee Buhn (David), Deneen Christianson (Curt), Tammy Smith (Dave), Bonnie Johnson (Lee) & Barb Vigoren; many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Visitation Friday, September 9th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738...

Scott L. Schesso

Aug 25, 2022

Scott Schesso

Son, brother, uncle and friend.

Passed away unexpectedly.

Scott worked at Minnesota mutual and US Bank as a database analyst.

Preceded in death parents and a sister. Survived by Bret Schesso, Holly Richie (David), Garrett Schaar, Nieces, nephews, best friend Doug, and his children.

Private internment at a later date.

 

Richard Brownlee

Aug 24, 2022