Mary Paavola

Feb 23, 2024

Mary Jean Paavola

Age 79 of Minneapolis.

Mary went home to her Lord on February 23, 2024. She was born on March 4, 1944, in Wadena, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Senia Paavola, sister Norma Paavola, and brothers Erwin and Harley Paavola.

There will be a memorial service...

Warren "Big Chick" Gebauer Jr.

Feb 23, 2024

Gebauer Jr., Warren "Big Chick"

Age 77 of Hugo, formerly of Woodbury

Passed away on February 23, 2024 in the presence of his wife.

Warren was an avid race car fan. He loved the dirt track racing and his racing friends.

Warren is preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. and Mickey. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary;...

Sharon Christopherson

Feb 22, 2024

Sharon Ann (Jansen) Christopherson

Age 76 of Hugo

Beloved mother, grandmother

Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Grace; siblings, Carol (Mike) Abbott, Jerry Jansen; granddaughter, Haley Wietecki; husband, Robert Christopherson; nephews, Eric Jansen, Joey Abbott.

She will be deeply missed by those who survive her: children, Bob (Stephanie Olson-Christopherson), Kim (Brian Grudem) Christopherson-Grudem,...

Philip G. Harvey

Feb 21, 2024

Went home to be with the Lord on February 21st at the age of 82.  

He is survived by his wife, Debra; step-children, Matthew, Nicholas, Amanda and Clayton; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Mark (Sandra) and Alan (Kathy); also nieces and nephew.  

He lived his whole life in Minnesota (St. Paul, Hoffman  and Afton) except two and a half years when in...

George Knuteson

Feb 20, 2024

George A. Knuteson of Hugo, MN passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Emmett and Florence, siblings Roy and Fran Parker. He is survived by his loving wife Marillyn (née Wicklund); sons Dan (Erin) and Eric (Mary); grandchildren Asher, Lauren (Christian) Timm, Ava, Chloe and Audrey.

George grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and graduated from...

James L Anderson

Feb 19, 2024

James Lee Anderson

Age 68 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 19, 2024.



Family is composing an obituary which you will be able to read here.

Khaled M. Slayhi

Feb 19, 2024

Khaled M. Slayhi

Age 82 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 with his daughters and nephews by his side.

Khaled was born in Beirut, Lebanon on September 10, 1941 in his parent’s home. Khaled was raised in Beirut and attended high school there.

Khaled went to trade school and learned to be a machinist. He graduated in 1964 at the age...

Kaw Lar

Feb 19, 2024

Kaw Lar

Age 58 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 19, 2024.

A funeral service for Mr. Kaw Lar will be held on Friday, February 23 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church (499 Wacouta Street).

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

William Strugala

Feb 18, 2024

William Andrew Strugala, known as "Billy", passed away peacefully at his residence in Oakdale, Minnesota on February 18, 2024. Billy was 63 years of age.

Billy was preceded in death by his devoted parents, whom he deeply missed, Edward "Pop" Strugala and Caroline "Ma" Strugala (nee Heifort); dear friend, Amy Boettcher; and cherished dog, Barney. Billy is survived by his 'tough...

Mary Margaret "Marney" Wamsley

Feb 18, 2024

Mary Margaret "Marney" Wamsley was born on June 3, 1926 in St. Ignatius, MT and passed away on February 18, 2024 in North Oaks, MN.

Marney attended St. Catherine's College and received her Master's degree from Notre Dame. Her educational career was vast. She taught at St. Margaret's Academy, St. Anthony High School, Derham High School, St. Thomas College in Minnesota...

RADM Paul Vincent Quinn, MD

Feb 17, 2024

Paul V. Quinn, age 85, of Stillwater, passed away on February 17th, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Peg; children, Mary (Derek) McCallum, Ann (Robert) Vance, Katie (John) Mack, and Sean Quinn; grandchildren, Kyla, Quinn, Clara, Lucie, Charlie, Aidan, Maggie, Vivien, Josie, Mimi, Connor, and Casey. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mae Quinn, and young son,...

Saima Marie Savela (Saari)

Feb 17, 2024

Born April 8, 1922 in Toivola, Minnesota to Finnish immigrants Heikki and Gustaava Saari. Youngest and last survivor of eight children. Died February 17, 2024 at the age of 101.

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Earl H. Savela; and grandson, S. Adam Welsh.  

Survived by daughters, Thea (Stephen) Welsh and Karen (Michael) Trudeau; son, Craig (Sherrie) Savela; and stepson, Dennis...

Carla Jean Anderson

Feb 15, 2024

Carla Jean Anderson of Mahtomedi was born April 16, 1935 and passed peacefully at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater on February 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, LeRoy Douglas Anderson; her parents, Carl and Edna (Larson) Nordeen; her “second father”, Joseph Capello; in-laws Wilfred and Ellen...

Vernon Heeren

Feb 15, 2024

Vernon L. Heeren, age 95 of Roseville. Passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Thursday Feb. 15th. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy of 50 years, parents Martin & Matilda; grandaughter Danielle Maranda, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by his sons, David Anderson, Mike (Beverly) Anderson; daughter, Tracy (Bill) Maranda; 5 grandchildren, Tammy, Bryan,...

Brian L. Beadle

Feb 14, 2024

Brian Lloyd Beadle

Age 81, resident of Lino Lakes, passed away on Wednesday, February 14th, with his family by his side.

Brian was born on August 27, 1942, in Austin, MN to the late Merlin Beadle and Maxine Ruud Beadle. Brian grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1960. After high school, he attended the Austin Junior College...

Michael Matthew Lynn

Feb 14, 2024

Michael (Mike) Matthew Lynn, 72, of Stillwater, MN was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 14, 2024. He passed away surrounded by his family after long and courageous battles with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kay; daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Heerhold, Tracy (Chris) Monson, Christine Lynn; grandchildren, Micah, Molly, Ben, Maddie; brothers, Jay (Wendy),...

Mue Gay

Feb 14, 2024

Mue Gay

Age 57 of Saint Paul, passed away on February 14, 2024.

Funeral services for Mue Gay will be held on Monday, February 19th at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Ave. W) with visitation an hour prior.



Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Harlan Arndt

Feb 12, 2024

Harlan Arndt, age 91, of North St. Paul passed away on February 12, 2024. Survived by his loving wife, Lois, of 70 years. Preceded in death by parents Sophia and Albert, brothers Willard and Harold, and sisters Lucille Graham and Grace Saeger.

Harlan lived in White Bear Lake with Lois until recently moving to North St. Paul. He was...

Randall H. "Randy" Zauner

Feb 12, 2024

Age 66, of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, William and Rose; and sister, Lana Mottl.

Survived by wife, Kim; sons, Joseph (Erin), Jared, and Jordan (Alexandra); grandchildren, Amelia, William, Bernadette, Clara and Gryffin; Kim's siblings and their spouses, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Randy's life will be Friday, February 23,...

Shirley Sager

Feb 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Sager (nee Behrendt)

Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12th after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's Disease, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

She is preceded in death by her best friend and loving husband, Tim Sager; infant son; father Carl Behrendt; mother Veronica Hanke; step-father Hubert Hanke; sister Gloria "Tots" Struntz; nephews Chris Tonia and Steven (Bert)...