Obituaries

Nov 4, 2017

DOTTE James “Jim” F. Loving dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother & friend. Passed away 11/4/2017 at the age of 80. Survived by children, Jamie (Christy), Jodi (Eric), Joe (Gina); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry (Audrey) and Marie. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy. Memorial Mass 12PM on Saturday, November 11 at St. Genevieve at the St. John the Baptist...

Oct 31, 2017

Vivian M. Kratz (nee DeMars) Passed away on October 31st at the age of 92. Vivian grew up in Bathgate, ND and went to high school in Crookston. After graduation from Viterbo College, she started her career in administration and office management. Vivian was a very avid parishioner at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Vivian is survived by...

Oct 28, 2017

DeLONAIS Phyllis Dott (nee Long) Age 97 Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake Phyllis was an avid bowler, Jr. bowling coach and Den mother. At the age of 50, she learned how to golf and do wood working. Phyllis is survived by her 3 children, Duane (Charlotte Evans), Sister Linda Mary DeLonais O.P., and Edward; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou O’Connor; many...

Oct 27, 2017

Kurkoski, Viola Carmel Victoria (nee Pirri) Born on April 19, 1924 and passed away on October 27, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Preceded in death by husband Lester S. Kurkoski. Survived by children Laura (John) Bolz, Nancy (Steve) Schumacher, John (Penny), Jerry (Deborah), and Diane (Scott) Ziemer; grandchildren Jason, Ricky, Johnny, Emily, Katie, Elizabeth, Caroline, Nicole, Andy, Stephanie,...

Oct 27, 2017

Sedric “Rick” Oliver Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 4, 1967 and passed away on October 27, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents Juanita and Lawrence Oliver, Sr., as well as his step-father, Theodore Brown. He is survived by his children Sydney Oliver (Jasmine Wilkins), Sedric T. Oliver, Olivia Oliver, Lawrence Oliver, Tatiana Williams, Dwayne Williams, Jr., and Chauncey...

Oct 24, 2017

Don. E. Soler Beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 24th. Don was an avid wood worker, craftsman and builder who spent many hours completing projects for family and friends. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Leo, John and Lucille. Don is survived by his loving wife...

Oct 23, 2017

Michael John Boerjan Age 50 of Birchwood Formerly of Saint Paul Mike (Borj) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 21, 1967. He was one of three children to Peggy (nee Conrad) and Fran Boerjan. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul and went on to attend the University of Minnesota. His greatest joy was Jamey, his...

Oct 20, 2017

On September 23,1998 in Guanajuato, Mexico a beautiful soul was born. His name was Bryan Becerra. Bryan was a very energetic person who had a very serious facial expression but a noble smile. He hung out with his Cousins on a daily basis, and loved messing around without ever getting tired. Bryan knew how to make people laugh, he wasn’t...

Oct 19, 2017

Helen Frances Gaida was born on July 18th, 1918 to parents Paul and Frances (Niezielski) Sakry. Helen was the youngest of 11 siblings. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Palmer Township, Sherburne County MN. As a young girl Helen participated in 4-H earning a trip to the Horticultural Society in Minneapolis for her award winning garden project....

Oct 18, 2017

Schuster Arlene M. Beloved Mother Gram & Great Gram Age 91 of Oakdale. On October 18, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Jim and sister Leona. Survived by children Tom, Dave (Kathleen), Linda (Kevin) Lewis, Debbie (Scott) Lund and Steve; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Judy Packingham (Dick); many loving relatives & friends. Arlene had a great style...

Oct 18, 2017

THE CARLSON FAMILY TREE: Daughter: Dona Rae and Patrick Faust -Grandson: Matthew and Kristina (their children, Aiden and Mason) -Granddaughter: Jennifer and Brandon Daughter: Mary Jo and Kevin Lindahl -Granddaughter: Samantha Jo and Ben (their children, Adam, Jack, Liam) -Grandson: Nicholas and Gina Son: Donny and Cindy Carlson -Grandson: Scott -Grandson: Tomás (his daughter, Audilayna) -Granddaughter: Madeline (her son, Landon)...

Oct 18, 2017

PIONEER PRESS OBITUARY (as published on Sunday, October 22, 2017) Harvey “Harv” Stockness Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Harvey passed away on the morning of October 18, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, a US Army veteran, and the founder of Stockness Construction. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Oct 17, 2017

Redpath Eileen Age 90 of Mahtomedi Died on October 17, 2017 Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dick, parents and dog Spooky. Survived by her children, Joan DeMars, Jim (Jan), and John (Victoria); 10 grandchildren & their spouses; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy McFarlane; and many relatives & friends. Eileen generously and with great joy entertained both family...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 14, 2017

John Crawford Newland John Crawford Newland was born in Parkersburg, WV on September 20, 1961. He passed away at his home in White Bear Lake, MN on October 14, 2017. He is survived by his loving mother, Ann Crawford Newland; his brother Michael Preston Newland and his wife Sarah; his brother William Trent Newland, III and his wife Tracy; and...

Oct 13, 2017

TARBLE Leslie “Les” F. Beloved husband, dad, grandpa Passed away October 13, 2017 Les was a 22 year veteran of the MN National Guard and a volunteer for the White Bear Triad and the Lakeshore Players for many years. He is survived by his 3 children, Greg (Sharon), Dan (Kari) and Chris; Grandchildren, Ali, Heather, Zach; siblings, Linda (Fred) and...

Oct 13, 2017

ARNSDORFF Walter “Wally” J. Age 87 of White Bear Lake Beloved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa Wally worked in the steel industry for 38.5 years. He loved driving up North to the cabin to spend time with his family. Wally will be deeply missed by his children, Dan (Marilyn), Dale (Julie), Amy (Richard), Mark, Skip (Dawn), Bob; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters,...

Oct 11, 2017

Domke, Joan M. Age 88 Of St. Paul’s East Side Passed away on October 11, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Russell. Survived by children; Sandy (Dick) Post, Jeff (Joan), Deb (Dave) Ward, Becky Domke, Kim Swiger, Carmen (Terry) Elken, Tim (Laura), Kelly (Tom) Lenart & Joel (Julie); 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and siblings Noreen Miller, Sharon Beske, David...

Oct 10, 2017

Thomas J. Black Tom was born into a loving family with two girls and another boy, an Irish-American mother, a German-American dad and four grandparents in the St. Paul Minnesota of the late 1950s. The son of a dedicated 3Mer and an extraordinary homemaker, Tom’s life began with the blessings they provided - stability, support, faith, love and family. Another...

Oct 9, 2017

Josephine Ann Thiel (nee Schieber) Age 100 of St. Paul, Minnesota Previously of Roswell, New Mexico Josephine was born on February 21, 1917 in Stillwater, Minnesota. She attended school until the 9th grade. She met the love of her life, Everil J. Thiel, and they were married on February 12, 1938. Josephine did various housework jobs but her main focus...