Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

Flaherty, Richard "Dick" Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great Grandpa Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Preceded in death by grandson Connor. Survived by wife of 63 years, Alice; children Nancy (Chris) Biehn and daughters Megan (Steven & daughter Genevieve), Nicole & Caitlin; Tom (Laura) and children Ryan & Katelyn; Lisa Murphy (Vance...

Oct 23, 2020

Judith Ann Gaaskjolen, age 79, passed away on October 23rd after a 4-month battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by parents Oscar and Lois Ortenblad; sister Sandra Rice; husband, Dell Gaaskjolen; and very special dog, Sabrina “Baby Girl”. Survived by daughter Dana Guth; son-in-law Craig Guth, and many close friends. Judy was known for her beautiful house...

Oct 22, 2020

Leon "Tike" Zacho, went home to join his beloved Heaven on October 22nd, just 3 weeks after his 86th birthday. Leon was a lifelong learner and a man of many passions and collections; most obvious his extensive book collection. He enjoyed many years outdoors swimming at Taylors Falls on Sundays, fishing with his brothers Butch and Denny, and traveling the...

Oct 22, 2020

Daniel D. Richie, 86, of Woodbury, born on October 8, 1934 and called home on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and brother. Preceded in death by wife, Betty; grandson, Michael (Spike); siblings, Anne, Carmen, Esther, Rose, William, Fred, Virginia, and Steven. Survived by 8 children, Greg, Joe, Debra (Craig) Rasmussen, Carrie (Jim) Reed, Mark,...

Oct 22, 2020

Warren E. Stark/ Unk Passed away 7 days after his 90th birthday. 10-15-1930 to 10-22-2020. Up until 2 years ago Warren enjoyed biking and walking up to 3 miles a day that included trips to Kowalski’s, The Eat, Keys and Cobblestone and Sunday’s at Beartown. Warren with his Korean War hat enjoyed hanging out on “his bench” in front of...

Oct 21, 2020

Thomas Goldsmith Chapin Age 94 of Bald Eagle Tom was born May 23, 1926 in St. Paul, and died peacefully and of natural causes on October 21, 2020. He was generous, humble, a delight to know, and loved by all. A gifted athlete and artisan builder who was always ready to lend a hand. Tom is survived by his loving...

Oct 21, 2020

Scott Paul Zurn was born to Robert and Arlene Zurn (Paul) on June 21, 1971. He was the baby brother of FIVE sisters and two brothers: Cheryl, Darryl, Nancy, Mary, Rob, Linda and Julie. “Scotty” was loved and grew up in a family that enjoyed the simple things in life. They took advantage of the “farmer’s land” in the neighborhood...

Oct 18, 2020

Mark D. Peterson Age 72 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Bernadine. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary; his children, Kris (Bob) Miller and Dan (Sarah) Peterson; his grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren Miller, Noah and Maria Peterson; and his...

Oct 17, 2020

Arlene L. Harrigan, 92, of Oakdale, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; son, Ronald, granddaughter, Diana Boyle; siblings,Gladys, Dorothy, Bernard, Esther, Sylvia, Julian, and Glen. Survived by children, Doris (Greg) Boyle, Jerry (Jane), David (Mary), Dan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Cindy, Stephanie, Teresa, David, Andrew (Lynsy), and David (Lindsey); step granddaughter, Lia; great grandchildren, Allie,...

Oct 14, 2020

Shanley Michael “Mike” Age 81 Formerly of St. Paul & Mesa, AZ Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 14, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Thomas H. Shanley Sr. & Genevieve (Amundson) and siblings Patricia (Richard) Rowan, Thomas Jr., Donna (Earl) Naylor and John (Dorothy). Survived by wife Sue; children Patrick (Tracy), Mark (Michelle), Michelle (Michael) Cornelious...

Oct 9, 2020

~Kathleen Stockness Arcand~ Katie came into this world on October 30, 1985. In her 34 years, she touched many, many lives. She was kind, loving and full of energy. She had an outgoing personality with a great sense of humor and a little bit of sass. She took joy in lifting other people up. Everyone loved her. In the summer...

Oct 9, 2020

Anthony Michael Legato, 25, of Stillwater passed away tragically on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Mamie Legato, Robert Maddox, and Benard Rushforth; and cousin, Rachel Brownell. Survived by father, Michael Legato; mother, Cathy Denise Legato; son, Vincent Michael Legato; sisters, Alexandra Legato and Ciara Legato; grandmother, Emma Katherine Rushforth; and numerous...

Oct 8, 2020

Scott L. Swanson passed away from COVID-19 on October 8, 2020 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 67. Scott was born on September 17, 1953 to Willard Swanson and Ann (Durspek) Swanson of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Scott grew up in Rice Lake where he graduated from Rice Lake High School and lived for many years before he moved...

Oct 4, 2020

Gurmeher Kaur Khalsa “Guda” (aka- Carolyn Wilder) Born in Anchorage, Alaska on September 1, 1951 and passed away suddenly in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 4, 2020 at the age of 69 years. Guda is survived by children Dya Levitt (Marc), Siri Klein (Justin) and Christopher Canning; grandchildren Talia, Torin, Meghan & Derek; great grandchildren Mackenzie, Johnathan & Ava; sisters and...

Oct 1, 2020

Oct 1, 2020

Ryan, Geraldine M. “Gerri” (nee Wegwerth) Age 89 Passed away on October 1, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Bill and daughter Judy Stein. Survived by son Steve (Carole); son-in-law Thomas; grandchildren Rickie ,Jon, Ian & Justine; 4 great grandchildren and very dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 9th at 12 Noon at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600...

Sep 30, 2020

Walter F. Holm Jr. passed away peacefully on September 30, 2020. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

Sep 28, 2020

David Allen Carlson Born November 2,1954 and died September 28,2020 at 65 years old. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund H and Florence I (Athey) Carlson Graduate of Centennial High School in 1973 Served in the United States Navy from July 1973 to July 1979, when he was Honorably Discharged. Dave has remained in touch with some...

Sep 27, 2020

Richard S. Haas, 95, of North Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his children, Rosemary J (Haas) Sterrett and Jeanette K. Haas. Survived by wife, Catharine Haas; children, Raymond Stanley Haas and Ellen A. (Haas) Titus; grandchildren, Richard Matthias Sterrett, Andrew James Sterrett, Israel Haas, Judah Noah Haas, Jedidiah Haas, Katharine...

Sep 26, 2020

Beatrice Mae Bruvold Kotz, age 90, died peacefully at home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota on September 26, 2020. Bea was born on August 15, 1930 in Comertown, Montana to Peder and Mary Inga Bruvold. Together with her 6 sisters and 2 brothers (and also 5 half siblings), they lived on the family Mustang ranch. After her father’s death in...