Obituaries

Oct 8, 2016

McNamara Sally Jean (nèe David) Age 86, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2016 with family present after two years of living with cancer. Sally was born on March 16, 1930 in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in St. Paul and at a summer cabin in Mahtomedi, graduated from St. Paul Central HS and attended the University of MN....

Oct 7, 2016

Zaiger Franklin D. Age 83 of White Bear Lake Passed away on October 7, 2016 Preceded in death by wife Connie, son George and grandson Terry. Survived by children Theresa Palmquist and Frank (Michelle); daughter-in-law Mary; grandchildren Tracey, Jeffrey & Jeremy; great grandchildren Damion & Crystal; great great granddaughter Lilyanna and many family & friends. Service Tuesday (October 18) at...

Oct 6, 2016

Obituary: Pearson Gwendolyn "Tulla" (nee Broders) Age 84 Passed away on October 6, 2016. She was loved and adored by her husband of 45 years, William A. "Bill" Pearson of White Bear Lake; daughter, Lydia (John) Haugen of White Bear Lake and children, Allison (Adam) Hart, Anna (Ben) Thompson, and Bill Haugen; son, Frank (Bell) Barr of Edina and children,...

Oct 5, 2016

Josephine Marie Roberto November 13, 1936 - October 5, 2016 Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Interment Calvary Cemetery of St. Paul.

Oct 3, 2016

Kathryn Alle (Berg) Age 68 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2016. Preceded in death by daughter, Barb Johnson; father, Charles Berg; and niece, Ellie Berg. Survived by mother, Mary Alice Berg; children, Roberta Alle and Neil (Abigail) Alle; grandsons, Todd, Jordan, Nick, Dan, Andy, Ethan, Tyler and Hayden; siblings, Nancy Berg and Greg (Judy) Berg; godfather,...

Oct 3, 2016

On Monday, October 3, 2016, a special man passed on to his heavenly home. He was surrounded by those he loved in the beautiful home he built with his loving wife on Lake Chetek in WI. Charles (Charlie) A. Malmberg was born December 6, 1952 in Fairmont, MN. He graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School and studied at...

Oct 1, 2016

Barber Alice Via Marie Born on March 18, 1927 Passed away October 1, 2016 Preceded in death by husband Julian. Survived by children Duane, Dianne, Karen, Judy, Greg, Kathy & Darlene; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday (October 11) from 4-8:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway. Mom loved flowers, so they are welcome.

Oct 1, 2016

On Saturday, October 1, 2016, our world lost one of the kindest, most generous souls to grace our lives. John (Jock) Ordway Irvine’s life was marked throughout by service and philanthropy, including a seat on the boards of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the United Hospital Foundation, Hazelden, and Camp Widjiwagan. He was co-founder of the Ordway Center for the...

Sep 30, 2016

Mohwinkel Neal William Age 71 of White Bear Lake Born November 10, 1944 in St. Paul. Passed away September 30, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Harold & Helen. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara (Neisess); children Kevin (Cari), Curtis (Joan) and Mandi (Will); grandchildren Kirsten & Marcus; great granddaughter Ava; siblings Bud (Pat), Wayne (Johanna) and...

Sep 30, 2016

Norman B. Herron Age 90 Of St. Paul Preceded in death by wife, Lettie; and siblings, Gordon Herron and Lorraine Cory. Survived by children, Lettie (Tom) Sagisser, Lynn (Timothy) Kvidera, Michael (Jean), Lorna (Brian) Howey and Kevin (Teri); 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Bobbie Strauss and Virginia Herron. Memorial Service 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to...

Sep 30, 2016

Jansen Joy C. Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 64 Passed away on Sept. 30, 2016. Preceded in death by mother Carolyn, father John St. Sauver, step-father Paul Paeglow, son Miles and sister Leanne. Survived by husband Ed; children Christine Bergmann (Michael) & Eddie (Megan); grandchildren Darla, Alyshia & Miles; brothers Roger, Richard, Jim & John St. Sauver. Service Wednesday...

Sep 28, 2016

Blaha Arnold Frank Dear Father & Grandpa Age 96 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 28, 2016. Son of Emil & Mary (nee Bulera). Preceded in death by wife Dorothy; brother John; and son-in-law Greg Travis. Honored and dearly missed by children James (Mary Catherine "Kay") Blaha, JoEllen Travis, Gerald (Gloria) Blaha &...

Sep 25, 2016

Lowell F. Niewinski, Sr. Age 66 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly on September 25, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Lillian; and nephew, Thomas Burback Jr. Survived by loving and devoted companion, Linda; children, Lowell Jr. and Lisa; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amanda; siblings, Lenita (Arthur) Flynn, Laura Burback, Lorin (Leslie), Laird (Sandy) and LeAnn (Mike) Belisle; dear...

Sep 23, 2016

Thomas Michael Stevens Age 67 of Rochester and Wyoming Passed Away on September 23, 2016 Tom was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 9, 1949, the son of Mary “Arlene” (nee Miller) and William Joseph Stevens. He was raised in Little Canada and graduated in 1968 from Kellogg High School. Right after graduation, he was drafted into the United...

Sep 19, 2016

Amanda "Amy" Mary Wirkus (nee Boik) Amy was born in Grenville, South Dakota on June 19, 1921 to Mary (nee Block) and Joseph Boik. She met the love of her life, Roman Wirkus, in South Dakota and the two were married on November 20, 1945. They moved to the Twin Cities after they graduated from high school. When Roman was...

Sep 18, 2016

Reflections on the life of my mother, Gladys Skaar Bogotty My mother’s early childhood was one of family love and loss. Her father, Lorentz Skaar emigrated from Norway in 1909 at the age of 19. Her mother, Johanna Wangen, grew up in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Johanna’s parents were Norwegian immigrants. Lorentz and Johanna married and had four sons; Melvin, Arthur,...

Sep 16, 2016

Mary Lou Steffan (Arndt) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 82 of St. Paul. Passed away suddenly on September 16, 2016. Preceded in death by brother, Richard. Survived by loving and devoted husband, Nicholas; children, Richard, Robert (Pamela) and Teresa; grandchildren, Amy, Caprice, Maria and Michael; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Daran, Gianna and Brooklyn; sister, Kathleen (Ronald) Gorg; beloved cat,...

Sep 14, 2016

Sep 10, 2016

Duane Gordon Verness Age 91 of Saint Paul, Minnesota Loving Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa “Have a Good Life, God Bless” Duane was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 10, 1925, the son of Mary Margaret (nee Wellman) and Logan Hislop Verness. When he was younger, many friends and family knew him as “Gordy.” He attended Johnson High School where...

Sep 10, 2016

Gorowsky Frances Eileen (Rooney) Age 83 Of White Bear Lake She passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. Frances Eileen is survived by her seven loving children: Roxanne Markham, Sandra (Bruce Huber), Donald (Joan Comstock), Daniel, Susie (Michael Anderson), John (Elizabeth Wahl), Steven (Janel Godmare), 25 great and grandchildren, brothers Don and Terry Rooney, sisters Mary Ann Koch (Dick),...