Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

On June 3, 2021, Yoshio Matsumoto passed away after a remarkable life at the age of 99. Yoshio was born to Ryoichi Matsumoto and Yoshi Yabuki Matsumoto on July 12, 1921 in San Diego, California. He left San Diego to attend the University of California Berkeley. It was there that he first met the love of his life, Alice Abe....

Jun 3, 2021

Born on October 28th, 1932 Carol Elaine Wallin was welcomed into this world by her loving parents Frank and Elsie Olson. She grew up with her three older siblings; Bob, Richard and Sylvia on Mississippi Street and attended St. Paul Schools. While working as a carhop at Nelson's Rootbeer Stand, she met her husband Gene in 1949. Soon after their...

Jun 2, 2021

Craig Robert Tielens of Dellwood, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, with Susan Jensen and others by his side. Craig was the son of Melvin and Florence Tielens of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Craig graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1972. While there he was a wrestler and ran cross country. During summers he and his friend Rodney...

May 25, 2021

Hanna Eve Hall, age 28, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Her addiction struggles took her from us years ago, but it recently took her life. A celebration of Hanna's life will be at 2pm on Friday, June 4 at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. Visitation will start...

May 23, 2021

Thomas Maruska, a caring friend to all he knew, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was 78. Preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Helen Maruska, and his younger brother, John R. Maruska, he’s survived by his sisters Christine (John) Schousboe and Marcile (Steve) Leaf, eight nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Tom was born...

May 23, 2021

Arlin G. Paulson, 95, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Mae (Mahre); parents; and siblings. Survived by sons, Gary (Sherry) and Daniel (Meg); grandchildren, Lindsay, Kasey, Dylan, Payton, and Tate; and many other extended family and friends. Arlin was a proud World War II Navy veteran. A memorial...

May 22, 2021

Sharon Olson (nee Martin) Age 76 of Maplewood Passed away May 22, 2021 Preceded in death by her husband, Stuart; parents, Orville and Greta Martin; son, Sean Murphy; special friend, Pat Hagen. Sharon is survived by her brothers, Gary (Pat) and Bruce (Sue) Martin; granddaughter, Emily (Mike) Sundsmo; great-grandson, “Cute” Carter Sundsmo; step-daughter, Julie Schaubhut; feline companion, Gus. Visitation 4-7...

May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021

Reese Joan Age 88 Of St. Paul Passed away May 21, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Wayne & Linda Ruoho; brother Wayne Ruoho & sister Doris Fleischman. Survived by children Mark (Sasha), Ann, George (Nancy) & Chris (Katie); grandchildren Mark Jr., Christopher, Anthony, Mariana, Jack, Georgie & Mackenzie; great grandchildren London & Chasyn; lifelong friend Dianne Frank; other relatives...

May 20, 2021

BRODKORB, BERNARD L. Age 80, of Forest Lake, MN passed away on May 20th, 2021 Preceded in death by his parents Bernard L Brodkorb, Sr. and Eleanor McCormick Survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Brodkorb, sister Sharon Timmons (Dave). Bernie is also survived by his first wife, Kathleen Brodkorb and their children, Mary Lauber (Bob), Julie Brodkorb (Dave),...

May 18, 2021

Cheryl loved being a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Taking care of her family and friends was a true passion of hers. She was always giving of herself and helping others; there wasn’t a person Cheryl met that she didn’t give a warm hug and a hot meal. Cheryl was a charismatic woman that touched countless lives with her...

May 16, 2021

Blake M Sower, 98 passed away May 16, 2021. Loved and survived by his Partner in faith Paula Christopherson; Sons Gehry (Jan) Sower, Kenneth (Suzanne) Sower and daughter Annalee (Dave Hoppenrath) Sower, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy Sower. Blake was blessed to be loved and survived by Paula's family: Tim Christopherson, Pete Christopherson,...

May 14, 2021

Bowman Beverly A. “Bunny” November 17, 1929 May 14, 2021 Bunny was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Preceded in death by husband Donald Sr., son Thomas, granddaughter Rachel, mother Elizabeth Ashton, father Chester Ashton & siblings Richard, Lois & Joyce. Survived by sons Don Jr. (Karen), Dan, & Tim (Dawn); daughter-in-law Kim; grandchildren Tracy (Andy), Katie (Chris), & Nathan; great...

May 14, 2021

Ruth Louise Mommsen, 76, of Saint Paul, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Lars and Mabel Wetterhus; and sister, Beverly Vos.Survived by her husband, Barry Wood Mommsen; brother, Lars Wetterhus; and nephew, Bill G. Voss. Ruth met her husband Barry in 1961 and they were married in 1965. To Barry, nobody on Earth was...

May 13, 2021

Sally M. Sarracco, 94, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carmen; and parents, Dan and Ruth Borre. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Diana) Sarracco, Lynn (Dan) Hessler, and Carmen (Suzanne) Sarracco; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great- great grandchild; sister, Dana Steele, brothers,...

May 11, 2021

Susan C. Lemon Dyson 4/24/1956 – 5/11/2021 Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Alice Ann Lemon; and brother, Rick. Survived by her sister, Diane (Stan) Schwinn; her children, Trisha, Maggie, and Alison (Chad); her 8 grandchildren who she loved dearly; and 2 nephews and a niece. She was loved by so many people and tried to help anyone in...

May 11, 2021

Gonzalez (nee Giordani), Lilia, Age 91, longtime Maplewood resident. Lilia was called to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday morning, May 11, 2021. She was born in San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina to Italian immigrants and courageously left for the US with husband Rodolfo after starting a family of their own. She devoted her life to family and friends and...

May 11, 2021

Paul J. King (87) of White Bear Lake died on May 11, 2021. Paul was a teacher and coach in the WBL school system for over 30 years. Paul is preceded in death by his sons, Kent, Shane and Kraig. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy; sister, Mary Kotthoff; sons, Todd (Colleen) and Chad; grandchildren, David,...

May 7, 2021

Michael Louis Mader May 7, 1956 - May 7, 2021 Michael Mader was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He attended St. Joseph High School in Kenosha and Hamline University in St. Paul, where he graduated with a degree in Economics. Basketball was an important part of his high school and college experience and led to lifelong friendships and stories...

May 6, 2021

CURTIS Thomas “Tom” Age 88 – Passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 Preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol. Tom is survived by his children, Catherine of Lake Elmo, Michael of Oakdale, Mark of Oakdale and Connie (Ron) Westlund of Hugo; his grandchildren, Corbin (Sophia), Desiree, Danielle (Steven), Katie, Cassie (Luke) and Abbie (Ryan); his great-grandchildren, Maddie and...