Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

O’Neil, John Patrick

Age 68 of Blaine

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022. Proud army veteran, preceded in death by parents, John and Florence O’Neil; infant sister, Michelle. Survived by loving wife, Linda; sons, Jason (Kristy) and Josh; stepchildren, Melissa, Brooks, Nichole, Lindsay, & Molly; grandson, Tommy; bonus grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, Brenden, & Julianna; sisters, Peggy (John) Parenteau and Patty Hart;...

Jan 8, 2022

Jan 7, 2022

JoAnne Clare Edell (Matschke) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister.  Age 87, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully on January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  JoAnne was born April 10, 1934, in St. Paul, MN to Arvilla M Rawn & Julian S Matschke.  JoAnne grew up in White Bear Lake, MN and graduated from White Bear Lake High School...

Jan 6, 2022

May, Gregory, age 54 – died unexpectedly on January 6, 2022. Preceded in death by his Father, Lawrence, who was there to greet him into Heaven. Survived by his beloved Mother, Rosemarie (Ro); siblings Christina (Noah) Lamont; Tony (Marci) and Mike (Lois). Beloved and missed by many family members and friends, including Maryjo Evans, his long-time friend and caregiver.

Greg was...

Jan 5, 2022

Karen Marie Fahey

(nee Olsen) of White Bear Township

November 25, 1942 ~ January 5, 2022

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt & Friend. Passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with COVID. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ethel & Alvin Olsen and she had four sisters Marjoie Raschke, Nancy Farvour, Peggy Jarosch & Marietta Olsen. Survived...

Jan 3, 2022

Carl Norman Rask, 82, of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul’s Eastside, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Carol; son, David (Nicole) Rask of Cottage Grove, MN; grandchildren, Avery and Elliot Rask; and brother, Ronald (Sandra) Rask. Carl was born in St. Paul on June 11, 1939 to...

Jan 3, 2022

Rose (nee Krenz), Angela, 61, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Charles Krenz; and her sister, Rose Marie Krenz. She is survived by her children, Joshua Roodell and Elizabeth Roodell; siblings, Connie Deafenbaugh, Mark (Ginger) Krenz, Linda Krenz-Price, Kelly (Tom) Spaniol,...

Dec 31, 2021

Maki, Jerome Ahti, age 83, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on December 31, 2021. Jerome was born in Duluth on October 18, 1938. Jerry served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963 and served aboard the USS Staten Island. He worked for Burlington Northern for 20 years and Metro Transit for 20 + years. He is preceded in...

Dec 30, 2021

Kipka

Thomas J. “Tom”

Age 93

Of Vadnais Heights

Died peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on December 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Felix & Anna and brothers Ted & Dan. Survived by loving wife, of 63 years, Rosemary (Villano); children Steven (Peggy), Christine, Michael (Lori); grandchildren Natalie, Stephanie, Bobby, Danny, Ben & Taylor; 4 great grandchildren. Tom worked at Hamms Brewery...

Dec 28, 2021

Shanley (nee Cullinan), Maureen - Loving Wife, Mom & Grandma, Age 88, of North St. Paul, passed away on December 28, 2021.  Born in Co. Clare, Ireland she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J; parents, Peter and Margaret Cullinan; siblings; infant daughter; and son-in-law, Greg Scharffbillig. Maureen left her family farm in Ireland at the age of...

Dec 22, 2021

Kleinschmidt (nee Stiles) Donna, 77, of White Bear Lake passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Wayne Siebolds; father, Alfred Stiles; mother, Dorothy Stiles; and brother Jerry Stiles. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Kleinschmidt; children, John (Laurel) Siebolds, Tammy (Kent Johnson, and Dana (John) Salmon; grandchildren,...

Dec 21, 2021

Janice “Jan” Kersey, 81, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease on December 21, 2021 in Roseville, MN. Jan was born on August 17, 1940 in Pine City, MN. After spending her early years in Sandstone, she moved with her family to Minneapolis in 1945 where she and her family were actively involved at First Evangelical Free Church....

Dec 21, 2021

John H. Arvin Sr.Age 69 - Passed away December 21stFormerly of Woodbury

Preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila; parents, Charles and Betty; brother, Mike. John is survived by wife, Mary; children, John Jr., Leona and Shawn; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Sharon, David (Sandy), Lawrence, Russell (Pricella), Bonita (Jerry) and Chuck (Sandi); many other family members and friends.

Funeral Service 11am on...

Dec 21, 2021

Dennis John DamicoAge 75 - Passed away surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes and his brothers, Joseph and Lawrence. Dennis is survived by his wife, Toni; his brother, John (Mary) and by many other family members and friends.Mass of Christian Burial 11am on Tuesday, January 4th at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St...

Dec 20, 2021

Engelking, James “Jim” Sr.

Died Dec. 20, 2021, having recently reached age 90. Jim grew up in St. Paul’s Frogtown. At 16, he taught himself to rewire his family’s electric service, the first of countless money-saving DIY projects. A year out of St. Agnes High School, Jim crashed the grad party of fellow Aggie Carol Gerten. He took her on...

Dec 20, 2021

Arthur Rudolph Kotz, passed away on December 20, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Arthur (“Bud”) was born in February, 1933 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Arthur and Harriet Kotz. 

At Eau Claire High School, Arthur was dubbed “Einstein’s newest competitor” by his senior class.  Art earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physics at the University of MN, and his Masters...

Dec 18, 2021

Thomas F. Richie

Age 78 of St. Paul, MN

He Passed away on December 18th, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elvira; brother, James and sister, Francine. Survived by brother Jerry; many nieces and nephews, and his good friends who provided unconditional love and support.

Tom retired from the U.S. Postal Service and previously worked for the MN Department of Transportation....

Dec 16, 2021

Greene,

Marion Ann

Age 94

Of White Bear Lake

Went home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2021. Preceded in death by husband Daniel; parents Joseph & Viola Chenoweth; brothers Joseph & Milton and sister Lucille. Survived by sons Steve (Kitty), Mark “Travlr” (Kathy), Michael, Daniel, Jon (Laurie) and Christopher (Angela); 24 grandchildren; 37 ½  great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother...

Dec 15, 2021

Hildestad, David “Dave”, 61, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by father, Bennett; and sister, Nancy Puncochar. Survived by, children, Mary (Deb Casemore) and Eric; soulmate, Julie; mother, Betty; “second sister”, Kathy Johnson; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. A service will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December...

Dec 15, 2021

Laura Lynn Greenwood was born September 8, 1963 to Jerud and Jeanne Greenwood in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Laura’s childhood was spent growing up in Centuria, Wisconsin with her parents and four sisters.  She enjoyed the activities most children of the time enjoyed – riding bike, fishing, listening to records.  As a teen, Laura did a lot of babysitting, establishing a...