Aug 21, 2022

Loretta "Laurie" Marie (Burrell) Swanson, 85, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully, on August 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jim; sister Wilma (Leonard) Luoma; children Gary (Mary) Swanson, Jim Jr. (Kim) Swanson, Paul (Maggie) Swanson. Also survived by grandchildren Brenda (Tony) Studt, Lisa (Jon) Nelson, David (Jennifer) Swanson, Kyle (Rebecca) Swanson, Christopher Swanson, Robin...

Aug 19, 2022

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Donovan

Age 77 of White Bear Lake

Beloved husband, father, grandfather

Passed away on August 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Doris; sister, Patty Green. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 56 years, Marlene; daughters, Kim (Mike) Berlin, Kari...

Aug 19, 2022

Age 96 of Oak Park Heights

Nat passed away August 19th 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley; sister, Ina Lee; grandsons, Chris and Erik. He is survived by children, Charles DDS (Lana), Matthew MD (Jane MD), Kimberly Anderson- Uzpen MD, and Duncan DDS/OMFS; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with 1 more...

Aug 16, 2022

Terry "TK" Kopperud

Age 63 of St. Paul, formerly of Stewartville

Passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2022.

TK was a chef for his entire working career. He worked for Jersey's for many years and most recently started at the Pillbox Tavern. He enjoyed watching sports and fishing. TK was a funny guy, and...

Aug 13, 2022

Dolores E. “Dodo” Thron

Age 85 of Bayport, formerly of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022.

Dolores was an avid reader who spent her time admiring wildlife, solving word puzzles, & watching a Twins or Vikings game to relax.

Dolores is preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 13, 2022

*Please note updated service time*

Passed away on August 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay; daughter, Sarah (Ryan Schultz); brother, James (Fran) Smeby; in-laws, Cletus (Peggy) Ratigan, JoAnn (Allen) Olson; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John Dirks; sister,...

Aug 12, 2022

Kimberly Dale Kaul, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2022.

Kimberly was born in Aberdeen, SD, on November 23, 1959, to Leehard and Othelia Franz. She married Michael Kaul of Aberdeen, SD, on March 13, 1982, and they moved to Stillwater, MN, where they raised their daughter, Anna.

Kimberly received her...

Aug 12, 2022

Carl R. Locken Age 76 of Saint Paul, Minnesota; formerly of Hayward, California Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Carl was a hard worker and dedicated his skills to his job with Cooperative Plating for 30 years. He loved fishing, gardening, sports, and watching westerns, and spending time with his beloved family.

He...

Aug 11, 2022

Hart, Arlene T.

Age 86, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on August 11, 2022.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years, Bob; daughter, Rachelle Heikkila.  Survived by children, Beth, Barb and Robert; grandchildren, Spencer, Abi and Olivie; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She will be remembered for her...

Aug 11, 2022

Gwen Stevens passed away peacefully and with family by her side on August 11, 2022, after a 10-year struggle with the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease. Tended to lovingly by her husband and soulmate during the first 9 years of her disease, she spent the final 17 months in advanced memory and hospice care. We thank the numerous caregivers that...

Aug 10, 2022

Richert, Joel W.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 10, 2022, age 77. Preceded in death by parents, Bud and Mickey. Survived by wife of 33 years, Jeanine; sister, Naomi (Tom) McLeod; sons, Brian (Becky) and Mark (Jennifer); step-children, Jim (Sarah) Ecker, Jill (Bob) Gitar, and Jeanie Stake; grandchildren, Madison and Luke; step-grandchildren, Justin, Romy,...

Aug 10, 2022

Bill Hjelmgren (Wm. C), 92 of Lake Elmo, entered heaven on August 10, 2022.  Bill was born on January 21, 1930 in Sycamore, IL and grew up in Mounds Park, St. Paul. His boyhood was filled with great adventures in and around Battle Creek and Pigs Eye Lake with his buddy Stu.  He was proud to serve in the...

Aug 10, 2022

Timothy Richard Abraham, 53, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend went to his eternal home on August 10, 2022. Tim fiercely and bravely fought his cancer battle--a warrior who exemplified dignity, grace, and respect for all those caring for him. He was passionately devoted to his family and blessed to be surrounded by those he loved...

Aug 9, 2022

Norma Lee Anderson was born June 29, 1934 in Churdan Iowa to Henry Adolph and Lottie Belle Dagit. She was the youngest of 4 children (3 brothers). Norma was raised on the family farm south of Churdan.

She attended a one room school 2 miles from her home. Occasionally she rode her pony (Star) to school. When...

Aug 8, 2022

Kevin Michael Kujala, age 39, of White Bear Lake, passed away on August 8, 2022.

Survived by his wife, Nicole; children, Sawyer, Hunter, and Hayden; sister Angi, nephew Jayden, niece Abby and many, many friends.

Kevin was one of a kind. He had a life long passion for cars, and loved a good home remodel project. Kevin...

Aug 8, 2022

M ike lived to love and inspire others. Mike valued his family and friends second only to God and found beauty in nature, artwork and music. Seeing Van Goh’s Olive Trees at the Minneapolis Institute of Art never failed to bring tears to his eyes, just like seeing the faces of his nieces Ella McCauley and Isabella Ewaldt never failed...

Aug 8, 2022

Schauer, Bernard K Jr. “BJ” 43 of White Bear Lake Mahtomedi Class of 1997

Passed away 8/8/2022 doing what he loved, Fishing.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Dorothy and Robert Lowe, Sr., Rogene and Paul Beckman, Bruce Schauer; aunts and uncles, Janeen Hensler, Paul Beckman; Carrie Robertson; cousins, Coral Robertson, Grace Lowe.

Survived by daughter,...

Aug 8, 2022

Ann Marie Kruse was born on April 16, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest child of George Kruse and Mary Ellen Kruse Ritchie. She lived in the Chicago area throughout her lifetime and worked for many years in the insurance industry, most recently for USI Insurance Services. Ann was well known in the deejay community since 1984, and was...

Aug 7, 2022

Norman Richard Luttbeg died peacefully in hospice outside St. Paul, Minnesota on August 7, 2022. Norm was born 83 years ago on Dec 7, 1938 in Somerset, Kentucky to Bernard Urban and Juliet (Gudorp) Luttbeg and grew up in St Louis, Missouri. Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Texas A&M University, Norm was deeply respected in his field, author...

Aug 7, 2022

Richard M. Paul, age 91 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his children, Dee (Dan) NcNeil, Cindi Paul, Denise (Fran) Phillips, Janine (Greg) Tramp; grandchildren, Jacob Thompson, Shawn Thompson, Clinton Paul, Lewis Phillips, Corina Phillips, Derek (Nicole) Tramp, Meghan Tramp, Ethan Tramp; 7 great-grandchildren; and...