Obituaries

Dec 12, 2016

Jay Scott Mattsfield Age 60 of White Bear Lake Husband, Father, Brother, and Friend Jay was born in Virginia, Minnesota on April 17, 1956. He was the youngest son of Violet (nee Olson) and Raymond Mattsfield. His father passed away when he was a baby and his mother continued to raise the family in Virginia. As a young boy, Jay...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Carol J. Dolan Age 80 of White Bear Lake formerly of Duluth, MN. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon. She is survived by 4 children: Gail (Orlyn) Hink of Edinburg, TX; Lori McKinnon; David McKinnon and Donald McKinnon all of White Bear Lake. Also by her son in law Rusty Hanson of Esko, MN and 5 grandchildren and many...

Dec 10, 2016

Richard A. Steffan Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend Age 58 of St. Paul. Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Lou and uncle, Richard Arndt. Survived by father, Nicholas; siblings, Robert (Pamela) and Teresa; and many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Richard dedicated his life to the care of his parents. He was...

Dec 9, 2016

Marlene M. Rylicki (Johnson) Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandma 9/28/1932 – 12/9/2016 Age 84 of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Edward and sister, Ornell Wilharber. Survivors include children, Mark (Sherrie), Lynn (Michael) Slavik and Nancy; grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, Crystal, Charles, Jessica and Stephanie; and her great-grandchildren. Visitation 4-8 PM on Wednesday, December 14 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson...

Dec 8, 2016

Kathleen “Kathy” Helen Jacobson (nee Dickey) Age 75 of White Bear Lake Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma Kathleen was born on February 5, 1941 in Ashton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Helen (nee Becker) and Thomas Dickey. When she applied for a job at Miller Supply Incorporated in St. Paul, little did she know she would be meeting a...

Dec 6, 2016

Lee Trebatowski (Trzebiatowski) Retired Vadnais Heights 4th grade teacher after 31 years Age 79 of White Bear Lake. Went fishing in Heaven on December 6, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Wissman; and beloved pets, Molly and Felix. Survived by wife, Beverly Finch-Trebatowski; children, Jeff and Jodell; grandson, Evan; sister, Audrey Haywood; Beverly’s children, Jeffrey Finch, Julie...

Dec 3, 2016

Dec 3, 2016

Yanez, Emmett J. March 3, 1920 ~ December 3, 2016 Age 96 Preceded in death by first wife, Natalie (Martinez); granddaughter Rachel, parents Francisco & Elvira; siblings Arnold Medoza, Sr., Emily Amaro, Lorenzo Yanez, Sr., Crispina Amaro, Rudy Yanez, Louis Yanez, Sr., Leonard Yanez and Henry Yanez. Survived by wife Sylvia; sons Ron (Maggie) and Randy (Jane Bowers); grandchildren Manolete...

Dec 3, 2016

Alfred A. Raiola Age 90 of St. Paul Passed away on December 3, 2016 Preceded in death by wife, Rose and son, Mark. Survived by children, Suzanne of St. Paul; Michael (Lisa) of Scottsdale, AZ; Janelle of Scottsdale, AZ; Louis John (Kathy) of Victoria; grandchildren, Moriah (Collin Stoffel) of Yokosuka, Japan, Sarah (Justin Sewell) of California, Andarra, and Mattheu of...

Dec 2, 2016

Larson, Violet M. Age 93 Of White Bear Lake Went home to the Lord unexpectedly on December 2, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Elbert; son Michael and daughter Carol Bunce. Survived by children Jeanette Stevens (Jerome), Warren (Royce), Ronald (Lori) and David (Mary); 15 grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; siblings Irene Monaghan, Vera Dickman, Bob, Gerald & Phillip...

Dec 1, 2016

John “Jack” Carlsten Local 49ers Lifelong East Sider Age 76. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2016. Preceded in death by son, John Carlsten Jr., parents, Loren & Eileen; sister, Karen Ebensperger; and in-laws, Frank & Hazel Contreras. Survived by devoted wife of 55 years, Lorraine; daughter, Gina (Bruce) Anderson; granddaughters, Kayla (Tyler) Hollingsworth, and...

Nov 30, 2016

Knoblach Edward Leonard Loving Son, Brother & Uncle Edward was born in St. Paul on November 18, 1935 to Edward & Obelyn (nee Dolfay). He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Pat (Lou) Hermes; bothers Richard (Shirley) & Russell. Survived by sister Karen Knoblach; sister-in-law Carol Knoblach and many nieces & nephews and their families. Many thanks to...

Nov 28, 2016

Serreyn, Leo Albert “Leopold” Loved by Many Age 84 of St. Paul Passed away on November 28, 2016. Survived by Gisele (Jeff), Hubert (Lori), Erwick "Joseph", Corine & Agnes; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother Charles of Australia and extended family and friends across the world. Butcher by trade but a brilliant artist at heart. Leo could do anything he...

Nov 28, 2016

Roger B Hunter Roger was born in Racine Wisconsin on September 22, 1932, the son of Esther (nee Anderson) and Boyd Hunter. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force (state side Korean War Vet). While stationed at the Air Force Base in the Twin Cities near the St. Paul airport, he met Kathryn Lucas. Kathy was a...

Nov 27, 2016

Bozicevich Kevin James Age 66 Proud Vietnam Veteran Went to be with Our Lord after a 10 year struggle with Fronto Temporal Dementia. Preceded in death by parents Frank & Margaret; In-laws Ray & Dolores Flynn; nephew Jacob Flynn and beloved dog Kelly. Survived by wife of 45 years, Maureen; daughter Jackie (Jeff) Schroeder; son James; beloved grandkids Addie &...

Nov 22, 2016

Diane Rae Winkler (nee Hartwick) “Grandma Di” Age 85 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on November 22, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Quinton and Kathleen Hartwick; and husband of 63 years, Louis. Will be dearly missed by children, Cindy (Rick) Wriskey, Nancy (Steve) Trost, Gary (Katie), Kelly (Amy), and Cheryl (Jim) Hagen;...

Nov 19, 2016

Dennis E. LeVasseur Age 74 of Maplewood ~ Formerly of St. Paul Passed Away November 19, 2016 Denny was a graduate of Harding High School in St. Paul. He enlisted in the United States Navy following his graduation and served honorably for two years. He became an independent plumber and worked many years in the industry. Denny was a hardworking...

Nov 18, 2016

Ida E. Govett Charter Member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Age 99 of St. Paul. Passed away on November 18, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; and daughter, Sharon Lewis. Survived by children, Susan (Bill) Weber and Bob (Margaret); 5 grandsons, Edward, Joseph, Tony, Troy, and Nick; and 3 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Corbin, and Sydney. Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 14, 2016

Born June 8th, 1981, passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Nov. 14th, 2016. Preceded in death by Lorraine Olchefske, Tony Kunz, Bob and Alice Ott, Gary Lohrke and Heidi Kunz. Survived by Oma Betty Kunz; parents Mark Lohrke, Susan (Leonard) Ott; siblings Jenny Ott (Dan Blomquist), Josh Lohrke (Mandy Aschittino), Heather (Chad) Hedgecock; niece Lily Lohrke and...