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Thomas D. Garner

Thomas D. Garner

Sep 9, 2024

Thomas D. Garner, 76, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2024, in White Bear Lake, MN. He was a loving husband to Judy Garner for 22 years.

Tom was born in White Bear Lake, MN where he lived his entire life. He worked at Hawkins Chemical for 43 years until his retirement. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard, filling the...

Larry  Kramlinger

Larry Kramlinger

Sep 9, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Kramlinger

“Krum”

Age 75 of St. Paul

Born December 30, 1948 and died September 9, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents Edward & Ann; siblings Leonard & infant sister Kathy; sister-in-law Jackie and brother-in-law Steve. Survived by brother Joseph; sister Ann Flottmeyer; children Molly, Betsey (Brad) McDonald & Pete; granddaughters Makayla, Jordan & Summer; great granddaughter McKenna; granddogs Hank &...

Shirley Lockbeam

Shirley Lockbeam

Sep 8, 2024

On a warm summer day, July 18, 1942, Shirley Jean Hinkel was born in a humble North Dakota farmhouse. The heavens glowed a little brighter, as if the universe paused to celebrate the birth of someone truly extraordinary—which would prove to be true. Her parents, Ray and Elma were overjoyed to welcome their first daughter into our world.

Growing up on...

Elizabeth Fousek

Elizabeth Fousek

Sep 7, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Fousek, 91, of St. Paul, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents, Emma and George; and siblings, Dorothy, Lois, and George "Bud". She is survived by her sister, Faye Van Ness; sister in law, Jan; and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.

Betty was born...

Kevin Hines

Kevin Hines

Sep 2, 2024

Kevin Alan Hines

Age 75 of Fort Myers, FL and Dellwood, MN

Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Passed away on September 2, 2024. Disabled Vietnam Veteran. Served in U.S. Army receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. Kevin married his wife Janice on March 1, 1969 at Sacred Heart Church in St. Paul, MN. His daughter Julie was born during his military...

Paul Matheny

Paul Matheny

Aug 31, 2024

Matheny, Paul N., 67, of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dick. He is survived by his siblings, Sandy (Otis) Blyton; and Len (Barb); sister-in-law, Kathy; and nieces and nephews.

Paul graduated from Johnson High School. He worked for Saint Paul Public Schools. He loved baseball and enjoyed...

Anna Norden

Anna Norden

Aug 30, 2024

Anna's obituary can be found on our Interra website, follow this link here: Anna Norden Obituary

Janet Opsahl

Janet Opsahl

Aug 29, 2024

Janet A. Opsahl, 83, of White Bear Lake passed away after a tough and courageous battle with pneumonia and post-surgery recovery on August 29, 2024. She joins the love of her life, Robert F. and her parents. Janet will be greatly missed by her children, Thomas (Darlyn), Allen (Mary), and David (Delena); grandchildren, Kalani, Nicole, Malia, Amber, Maison, Keegan, Matthew,...

Leo Strus

Leo Strus

Aug 28, 2024

Master craftsman and woodworker Leo Herman Strus, age 90, laid down his spoke shave for the last time on August 28, 2024. He now joins his caring wife Martha, his parents, and his siblings Dick and Mary in heaven. He is survived by brother Tom, sister Lenora, children Laureen (Wayne), Whitney (Linh), and Suzanne (Rick), grandchildren Karen (Aaron), Stephanie (John),...

Vince Check

Vince Check

Aug 28, 2024

Vince Check, 79, of White Bear Lake, formerly of IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2024. Loving Husband, Father and Granfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Rosie; sister, Patricia; brother, Julio; sister-in-law, Carol, parents-in-law, Roy and Ruth Henshaw; and granddaughter, Samantha. Vince is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Casie (Richard) Hess, Jason (Rebecca),...

Travis Carlson

Travis Carlson

Aug 27, 2024

Travis Patrick Carlson

Age 36 of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly at Regions Hospital on August 27, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends. Travis was born on September 10, 1987, in Maplewood, MN. He will be deeply missed by his parents Gary and Maureen Carlson, his daughter Isabella, her mother Ashley Bedell, his very special friend Jessica Brobeck, sister...

David Bruder

David Bruder

Aug 27, 2024

David “Dave” Bruder 

David C. Bruder, age 89, just shy of his 90th birthday, passed away peacefully August 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Proceeded in death by parents Orestes and Myrtle Bruder, brother Martin, sister Margurite Overlund, and first wife of 30 years Patricia Bruder (nee Bursinger). Survived by wife of 30 years Carol (nee Truax), son David (Michelle), daughter...

Karen Carlson

Karen Carlson

Aug 26, 2024

Karen Lois Carlson (nee Schoeller), 81, of Hugo, received her wings on August 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son, Dale; brother, Forrest; and parents, Carl and Ethel Schoeller. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lynn Warren; son, Thomas Aaron (Alex); daughter, Nicole Lynn (Dave) Nelson; grandchildren, Derek (Thi), Natalie (Ryan), Caleb, Jericho, Max,...

Debra Hansen

Debra Hansen

Aug 26, 2024

Debra J HansenAge 69, of Hudson died peacefully on August 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was raised in White Bear Lake where she attended St. Pius X grade school, White Bear Lake High School, (class of 1972), Lakewood Community College and then St. Cloud State College. She met her future husband Thor in 1979 while working...

Bud (C. Carlyle) Clawson

Bud (C. Carlyle) Clawson

Aug 25, 2024

View Bud's obituary on Interra by Mueller Memorial: https://www.interraburial.com/obituaries/clinton-clawson

Clark Fryxell

Clark Fryxell

Aug 23, 2024

Clark was born in Lindstrom, Minnesota on March 4, 1939. He was the son of Evelyn (nee Johnson) and Bernard Fryxell. Following his graduation, Clark enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in California. While at a donut shop near the base, he ran into Carol Nowak, a Los Angeles native. The two fell in love and were...

Marianne Bonko

Marianne Bonko

Aug 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Marianne Rita Bonko, who died on August 20th at the age of 90.

Born into a Hungarian family and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Marianne grew up speaking Hungarian before she spoke English. As a teenager, she attended Lorain High School where she grew close with a group...

Michael Klinkhamer

Michael Klinkhamer

Aug 18, 2024

Michael Klinkhamer

April 21, 1946

August 18, 2024

Michael Klinkhamer or "Mike" as we called him was born and raised in Saint Paul Minnesota. He was one of seven children born to George and Peggy Klinkhamer. He was dad to Matt and Adam and grandpa to Drew and Lili.

Mike loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and hike in Minesota, Wisconsin...

Patrick Sweeney

Patrick Sweeney

Aug 17, 2024

Sweeney, Patrick J., 59, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Marguerite Sweeney. He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Mark) Giorgi, Margaret Sweeney, and Molly (Cole) Caswell; grandchildren, Charlotte Caswell and Grace Giorgi; siblings, Shannon (Paul) Thompson, Bridget (Chris) Jo, and Michael Sweeney; and friend and mother of his children,...

Jacklyn Batiste

Jacklyn Batiste

Aug 16, 2024

Jacklyn Andia Batiste, 70, of St. Paul, passed away on August 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack; brother, Jack; sister, Brenda; and grandsons, Leonard Burnell Jr. and Leonard Javoun Burnell. She is survived by her daughter, San Gwenna; son, Leonard Burnell; mother, Estelle; grandchildren, Leondra Lenay; Jahari Tatiana, Jakeise Tionte, Janausia Tiffane, Tandrell , Sandrea...

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