Jim Beaudette
1945-February 16, 2023
Joseph Adrian
Jan 27, 1945-June 23, 2023
Adrian, Joseph Leo, Age 78 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota and Boca Grande, Florida passed away from complications due to ataxia on June 23. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Herbert and Bernnes (née Peterson), brothers John, Herbert M. Jr., and Anthony.
Joe was known for his sharp wit, observant nature, quiet kindness, and gregarious laugh. He loved to quietly tee up events and then sit back and watch them transpire. His lifestyle could be characterized by an unconventional combination of La Belle Vie and Chef Boyardee. He was a simple man who happened to like nice vehicles, most of all his John Deere. Joe’s guidelines for the good life included living on water, mood lighting, and mowing the grass.
Joe grew up in the 1950s in St. Paul, Minnesota. The fifth child of ten in a devout Catholic family, he learned to orchestrate epic pranks and to captivate a large group with storytelling. In the late 60s, he served as a rifle instructor by day and a war protester by night. In 1973, Joe met Jane (née Gallivan) at his sister Mary Terese’s house party. He captured Jane’s attention with a sweet smile and a sportcoat with a velvet collar. They married in 1975 and had three daughters who adored their funny and frank dad.
A keen and practical business strategist, Joe initially worked as a stockboy, growing to understand sales and to eventually acquire a paper distribution company. He noted it was not glamorous to sell toilet paper, but it provided an essential service for the community. The company’s paper products helped hospitals, gas stations, universities, and the Minnesota State Fair run smoothly. He knew how fortunate he was to work alongside loyal colleagues, and that the success of the company for more than 50 years hinged on their dedication.
Honoring both work and play, Joe found joy in bringing people together for meals, to sit around the firepit, to boat, or to play tennis. He specialized in fresh French fries, piña coladas, and crispy nachos. He cultivated weekly tennis matches accompanied by curated playlists blasted at a volume well beyond his age. Setting the brackets and imagining the pairings prior to the game brought him as much joy as being out on the court, lobbing his opponents to oblivion.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Jane; his daughters, Allison, Molly, and Laura; grandchildren Sevi, Leo, Mac, Caroline and Bennett; sisters and brothers Mary Anne (MA), Mary Catherine (Bunny), Mary Terese (MT), Sheila Marie, Tim, and Greg, and a large and loving extended family, followed by an even larger community of friends, heroes, bums, and GOATS.
Jim Hannigan
1945-July 31, 2023
Jim passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Maud Hannigan and Joe & Lucy Wieland; parents, Arnold & MaryLou Hannigan; and sister, Bonnie Schostek. Survived by wife, Laurie; daughter and son-in-law, Beckie & John; grandchildren, Lucy & Henry; nieces, nephew, cousins, and many friends. A 1963 graduate of Cretin and longtime employee of 3M. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and time spent at his family cabin on Island Lake (since he was 14 years old). He was a proud Irishman. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Louis A. Hildebrant
1945-November 12, 2023
Originally of St. Paul, moved to Michigan in 1988 for work and remained there until his death. Louis died peacefully surrounded by loving family.Preceded in death by daughter Dawn and his parents, Anna and Louis. A devoted husband and father, Louis married wife Barb in 1965. He is survived by Barb and children, Jill, Robin (John) and Louis Jr. and grand daughter,Alexandra. Also survived by siblings, Judy (Roman) Ramirez, Craig (Linda),Linda Brown, Gail (Andy) Fulton and many nieces and nephews.
Terrence J. McDonough
1945-November 20, 2023
Passed away peacefully at St. Therese of Woodbury on November 20, 2023.
Terry “Mac” was a proud Irishman from St. Paul, attending elementary school at St. Mark’s and graduating from Cretin High School. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, starting when he was just 18 years old, and retired after working there for 40 years. He enjoyed golf, horseracing, singing Irish tunes and Sinatra, watching baseball and football, visiting with friends,and most of all telling stories. As a Dad, Grandpa, and friend, he passed along many tales of his shenanigans back in the day. Some tales so tall their validity was humorously questioned; his smile and laugh will be greatly missed, as he was truly one of a kind.
Terrence was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Red; brother,Mike; and many family and friends who he was greatly looking forward to meeting again. He is survived by his daughter, Keely (Brent) Alger; siblings,Dennis (Mary Jo) and Pat Sr.; sister-in-law, Susan; grandchildren, Parks and Mila; special friend, Peggy Greshik; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Molly, Katie,Colie, Pat Jr., Erin, Conor and Cara; as well as many other loving friends and family.