Obituaries

Dec 2, 2020

Joseph Arnold “Joe” Neely, 55, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Dona Neely. Survived by his wife, Lisa Neely; his forever buddy, his lab, Cooper; siblings, Rosemary Fisher, Tom (Beth), Patti (Bill) Joslin, Jill Twedt, Jim (Kirsten “Kirby”), Rich; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Joe...

Nov 30, 2020

Nancy Catherine Roth, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, age 59, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020. Her passion was gardening and flowers. She will be dearly missed by her mother, Nancy Sr.; siblings, Mary Jo (Mitchell), Bill, Peter, Angela (Larry), Paul (Debbie); nieces and nephews, Danial (Erin), Andrew, Joel, Heidi, Theresa; great nieces and...

Nov 27, 2020

Ruby Audrey Grace Hohenauer (Hitzman) Age 96 of Vadnais Heights Passed away November 27, 2020 Ruby was a longtime resident of Vadnais Heights. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob, parents, brothers, sister and infant great-grandson. Ruby is survived by her children, Sharron Hohenauer, Bonnie Sunn, Sheila Hohenauer, Jolene (Bob) Huiras and Robert Hohenauer Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 21...

Nov 24, 2020

Edward G. Pendergast Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa & Friend Passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2020 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Preceded in death by his son Ted. Survived by his best friend and loving wife Kris; son Michael, stepdaughter Heather Parish, stepson Christopher Parish (Danielle); grandchildren Jack and Amanda Pendergast and their mother Tracy,...

Nov 24, 2020

Nov 21, 2020

Robert Joseph “Moe” McGuire passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born November 7, 1945, the son of Claude and Bernice McGuire. Bob was raised in the lovely village of Green Isle, Minnesota and graduated from Arlington-Green Isle High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army and then made his home in St. Paul. Bob...

Nov 19, 2020

Doris Marie Zangs (nee Goeltl) Age 91 of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020. Born December 6, 1928. Doris was one of three children born to Ella (nee Brunner) and Lawrence Goeltl and grew up in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, attending St. Agnes Catholic Church and School. After high school, Doris worked at St. Paul...

Nov 14, 2020

Lawrence “Lonnie” V. Johnson Age 82 – Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Lonnie is preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Ellen Johnson; daughter, Kristine Sauer; granddaughter, Mari Cocchiarella. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Pat”; children, Daniel (Karina), Lori (Michael) Cocchiarella and William (Kristy); 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Phillip (Colleen)...

Nov 14, 2020

Catharine was born on August 10th, 1925 to Oscar and Jessie Covert in Fithian, Illinois. Catharine met the love of her life, Richard Haas, at a roller rink during World War II and they were married on June 30, 1946 and were married for 74 years. They had four children, 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She moved to Minnesota...

Nov 13, 2020

LeVasseur, Jeff Age 61 of St. Paul Passed away November 13, 2020 Preceded in death by his parents Betty & Joe; brother Richard and step father Milton "Skip". Survived by children Ken and Abby Walters (Matt); grandchild Kaniel; brothers Danny, Bobby and Joe; step-brother James; extended family Tony, Rob & Randy and nieces, nephews & cousins. Jeff was an automotive...

Nov 12, 2020

Obituary as will be published in Pioneer Press- November 22, 2020 Longeway Laurell Lee (nee Schmitz) age 81 Of White Bear Lake formerly St. Paul Passed away November 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Al & Pearl and son-in-law Steve Becker. Survived by children Kevin (Vicki), Lynn Larson (Mike), Dawn Lang and Laurell Becker: 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren...

Nov 10, 2020

Ohr, Jane (nee Wirtz) Age 70 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly on November 10, 2020. Preceded in death by twin Joan, who she missed everyday; brothers Frank, George, Paul & David and parents Ernest & Ida. Survived by husband of 50 years, Jim; daughters Louise (Tim) and Linda (Jeff); granddaughter Devon; great grand puppy Cujo; siblings Betty, Larry, Rosemary,...

Nov 9, 2020

Joseph W. Unger 1937 - 2020 Joseph Walter Unger age 83, of Hugo MN passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on March 8th, 1937 in St. Paul, MN. Joe met and fell in love with his wife, Judy Krier on a blind date in 1960. They were married on...

Nov 9, 2020

Bartlett, Chad Brian "Bart" age 31 Of River Falls, formerly of White Bear Lake Born on July 27, 1989 and went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. Preceded in death by grandparents Donald Bartlett and John “Jack” & Rita Delaney; aunt Shalagh Delaney and uncle Greg Bjork. Survived by parents Kevin & Kelly; siblings Matt (Kelly), Jamie...

Nov 7, 2020

Rex A. Stearns Passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home in White Bear Lake with family at his side. Rex was born in Creston, Iowa, on November 8, 1931. He served in the Marine Corps from 1952-1954 and the Coast Guard Auxiliary from 1999-2010. An avid fisherman, Rex loved his Savior, his family, friends, gospel music and...

Nov 6, 2020

Larry Wayne Largent Jr. “Peeper”, 36, of White Bear Lake, peacefully and courageously transcended into his Lord and Savior’s arms on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ada Largent and John Hays; uncles Ron Donath and Sam Winters; and unborn sibling, Jordan. He is Survived by his wife, Erica; children, Lylah, Maura, and Alyse;...

Nov 4, 2020

Donna Eileen Preston Age 82 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wesley Preston and many brother and sisters. Donna is survived by her three kids, Bob (Ronda) Preston, Mike (Kris) Heldman, and Shelly (Jeff) Will; her grandchildren, Tim (MaryBeth) Heldman, Aimee (Travis) McIntyre, Derrick (Amanda)...

Nov 3, 2020

Charles E. Morin, 92, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria P. Morin and son, Charles E. Morin Jr. Survived by children, Dorothy Haverty, Thomas (Susan) Morin, Margaret Morin, Joan (Richard) Veal, Ann Marie (Michael) Gustavson; 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Charles grew...

Oct 27, 2020

Juergens, G. William “Bill” Beloved Husband, Father Grandpa, Brother & Uncle Born December 16, 1924 in Rome, NY and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family October 27, 2020. Survived by wife of 63 years, Jean; son Bill (Candy); grandchildren Will & Annie; sister Lucille Throop; a nephew and nieces. Bill was a proud WWII Navy veteran; graduate of Amherst...

Oct 27, 2020

Theresa Magdalene Sullivan, Age 91, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Sullivan. Theresa is survived by her four sons: James (Karen), John (Sue), Thomas (Terri), and Joseph (Karen); her brother, Rudy (Eleanor) Thell; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving friends and relatives. After high...