Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Evelyn Mae Sarauer Casselman, born May 25, 1920 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. A mother of three children, Diana Casselman Bode, Thomas (Kathy McKeague), and William. Grandmother to 5 grandchildren: Richard Thorson, Laura Thorson, Erin Loger, Ryan (Adrianne Schwabe) and Christopher (Emily Roellke). Great grandmother to 5 children. She was known for her love of dancing.

Feb 10, 2020

Kathleen E. Bauer Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 10, 2020 Kathy retired from lunch services at the St. Paul School District. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Steve; her children, Tim (Mary), Corrine, and Mike (Jennifer); 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rose, Jackie and Tom; and many nieces, nephews, her extended Bauer family...

Feb 9, 2020

Delores “Dee” J. (nee McComber) Knaak Former Ramsey County Commissioner, State Senator and Minnesota Public Utilities Commissioner and long-time White Bear Lake resident, died peacefully on February 9, 2020, in Maplewood, Minnesota at the age of 90. Born July 13, 1929, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Fred Jr. and Nellie McComber, she was a proud daughter of the Iron Range, graduating...

Feb 8, 2020

Chaplain Gerald B. Wunrow Age 88 of St. Paul, passed away Saturday February 8, at home surrounded by loving family. Calling hours will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15 with a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. at Eastern Heights Lutheran Church, St. Paul. Gerald (Gary) was a chaplain and director of Pastoral Services for St. John’s...

Feb 5, 2020

Dale Cornar Nelson Jr. “Beaver”, 45, suddenly went to our creator on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Survived by his parents, Dale Sr. and Roxy Nelson; son, Dale III; Christopher Perry; best friend auntie Darla; and many other aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends. A service will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 5 PM at Galilee Lutheran Church, 145...

Feb 3, 2020

Jaeden Dennis Kaetterhenry, 13, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 3, 2020, in White Bear Lake MN due to complications of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). He is survived by his mom, Kelli, and siblings Ali and Benny. Also survived by his Pa, Dennis Kaetterhenry, Auntie Karin, Auntie and Uncle Christy and Joe Highland and his cousins Hailey and Selah, Great Aunt...

Feb 1, 2020

Leona M. Abresch, 94, of Saint Paul passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020. No services will be held.

Jan 31, 2020

Ramona J Greavu Age 91 Passed away January 31, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Terrance and siblings, Gerald Ness, Donald Ness and Bonnie Wolff. She is survived by children, David (Joanne), Mary Kay (Greg) Palank, Jeff (Leigh) and Jack; grandchildren, Christopher, Jay, Steven, Melissa, Meghan, Mandy, Brian, John Ross, Jason, John, Jacqui, and Caroline; great-grandchildren, Ave’, Elodie,...

Jan 29, 2020

Joseph W. Boland, 88, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia Boland (nee Wilde); siblings, Raymond, Delores, Regina, George, and Luke. Survived by, children, Marina (Victor) Perez and Michael Boland; grandchildren, Erin (Daniel), Quetzalli (Paul), Colleen (Taylor), Sean (Jen), and Joshua; great grandchildren, Soraya, Enrique, and Aria; and many other...

Jan 29, 2020

Pearl LaVonne Pitlick July 14, 1929 – January 29, 2020 Age 90, of White Bear Lake. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Pearl passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacy and Gertina Johnson, brother Leonard, husband Kent, and son Gale. She is survived by, sons Glen, Greg (Jill), Gary...

Jan 28, 2020

Smith Donald “Ducky” Age 92 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by daughter Peggy Dramm and 5 siblings. Survived by wife of 68 years, Barbara; children Joe, Jimmy, John, Jeff (Kathy), Susie Cameron (Brad), Jerry (Diana), Mary Hunziker (Jay), Sally, Jay & Judd; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Karen Smith and bonus son Keith Wakefield. Memorial Mass Tuesday,...

Jan 28, 2020

James D. Compton (Jim) Age 82 Of Hugo, MN and formerly from Lakeview, AR, Cambridge and Isanti, MN Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 28th He was preceded in death by his parents Theron P. and Barbara A. Compton, sister Sheron Pommier, and 2nd wife Patricia A. Compton. He is survived by his brother Richard (Lynn) Compton; First wife Maryanne...

Jan 28, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

Allen Robert Kohler, 86, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020. Preceded in death by infant daughter; granddaughter, Amanda Kohler; and siblings, Francis Kohler, Florence Wanless, and Boots Roberts. Survived by, loving wife of 60 years, Janice; children, Mark Kohler, Kathy (Chuck) Leary, Paula (Bruce) Smith; Charlie (Amy) Kohler, Greg (Manette) Kohler, and Terese (Mike)...

Jan 26, 2020

Sweeney Marguerite (nee Huntley) Age 79 Resident of White Bear Lake Township, formerly of St. Paul. Passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on January 26, 2020. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 55 years, Tom & brother Richard. Mother of Patrick (Amy), Shannon (Paul) Thompson, Bridget (Chris) Jo and Michael; grandma of Mary, Maggie, Ali, Molly, Collin, Ryan, Jack,...

Jan 25, 2020

George August Harder Born on February 13, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota - Died on January 25, 2020 in Clermont, Florida George August Harder was an extraordinary man. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest of four boys. He was spoiled and dotted on by his mother and lived a pretty terrific childhood. His older brothers assured he...

Jan 24, 2020

Obituary as will be printed in Pioneer Press- Thursday January 30, 2020 Hartman Alan “Smiley” Age 84 Longtime Eastsider Called to join his wife, Alda and infant son, Math on January 24, 2020. Also preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by children Cheryl Ryder, Gary Hartman & Vicki Hartman; grandchildren Nicole (Josh), Ashley (Brandon) & Brayden; great grandchildren...

Jan 21, 2020

William O. Friede, 71, collapsed suddenly from a heart attack on January 21, 2020 at 9:30 PM in Fort Myers, FL. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary, and infant son, Troy Friede. Survived by his wife, Iris Friede; children, Sheree Tallman, Terrance (Stansilava) Friede, Matthew (Keri) Friede, and Sarah (Jesse) Mettner; grandchildren, Angelina, Christopher, Keisha, Nicholas, Riley,...

Jan 20, 2020

McKinney, Clarke Passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020 at the age of 72 in White Bear Lake, MN. Clarke had dementia for many years but never allowed it to get him down. His charming smile, kind ways and quick wit never left him and will always be remembered. Survived by his loving family: wife Linda, children: Michelle, Sean (Katrina),...

Jan 19, 2020

Jorel Sidney Jackson, 58, of White Bear Lake, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Preceded in death by his mom, Virginia L. Cornish. Survived by his parents, Sue and Sidney Jackson; sister, Beth (Christoff) VonGemmingen; niece, BrookLynn; and other extended family and friends. Jorel graduated from White Bear Lake in 1981 and continued his education at St. Cloud University...