Obituaries

Feb 26, 2016

Teresa Elaine McCauley Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend Age 30 of Oakdale Passed away peacefully and truly surrounded by loving family and friends on February 26, 2016 after a strong battle with GBM brain cancer. Preceded in death by her Grandparents Ed and Bernadette McCauley, Bob and Jean Pengra. Will be dearly missed by parents Mike and Elaine McCauley, sister Kelly...

Feb 25, 2016

ARMELLA ANNA ROMANSKY (nee HENRICH) Age 88 of Saint Paul, Minnesota Beloved Wife, Sister and Aunt Armella was born in Madison, Minnesota on March 24, 1927 to Catherine (nee Plathe) and Peter Henrich. She attended St. Catherine University as a Nursing Cadet and worked for over 30 years as a Head Nurse in the Radiology department at the University of...

Feb 22, 2016

Duana L. “Dewie” Kabylnick (nee Hicks) Age 76 of East St. Paul Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2016 Survived by devoted husband, Anton “Jim;” daughters, Laura, Victoria, and Melissa; grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, and Jade; sister, Delores Fink; and brother, Steve Hicks. Memorial Service 10 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday, February 26, 2016 at...

Feb 21, 2016

Oliver L. “Ollie” Anderson “Big O,” “Andy” Age 87 of White Bear Township Born September 24, 1928 to Alfred & Edna Anderson in New York Mills, Minnesota. Ollie worked as a brakeman on the Duluth, Missabe, & Iron Range Railway. He served in the Army 7th Infantry in the Korean War and earned the rank of SFC. After the war,...

Feb 20, 2016

Feb 20, 2016

Thayer Betty (Elizabeth) Age 78 of White Bear Lake Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother Passed away on February 20, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Robert and brothers Edward & Robert. Survived by children Mike (Robin), Bonnie Cheesebrow (Dennis), Kris Stadler (Leo) and Dave (Wendy); grandchildren Erin, Matt, Tim, Sasha, Ashley, John, Paul, Dan, Andrew, Ben & Anna; 16...

Feb 20, 2016

James Michael Cocchiarella Age 75 of St. Paul Retired St. Paul Police Dept. Passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2016 in Arizona. Jim graduated from Johnson High School in 1958. He was a star football and hockey player. He played football for the US Army at “Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe” while stationed near Paris. He served the St. Paul...

Feb 19, 2016

Abel Joseph Woodward passed peacefully in the arms of family on February 19, 2016. He was born at 8:04 AM and went to his heavenly home at 12:15 p.m. the same day. Abel was the son of Joseph and Nicole Woodward of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Feb 13, 2016

Methody “Mit” Age 93 Proud Veteran Left this life on February 13 to be reunited with his wife Betty and son Bob, who preceded him in death. Survived by daughter Christine (David) Scullen, son Martin (Theresa) Waldera, daughter-in-law Christine Waldera; grandchildren Alison (Scot) Zentz, Jennifer Waldera, David (Van) Scullen, Rebecca (Tim) Brown, Zachary & Kaitlin Waldera; great grandchildren Duncan, Chelsea,...

Feb 11, 2016

Frank R. Sykes Age 47 of Woodbury, Minnesota Passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2016 Frank was born on May 14, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Chicago Public Schools and Corliss High School. He moved to Minnesota and worked as a driver for Metro Mobility for 10 years. Frank enjoyed working on automobiles and admired them. He loved to...

Feb 9, 2016

Ronald Michael Lesar Age 56 of St. Paul Formerly of Ely, MN Passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Eva; and brothers, Louis Jr. of Willard, WI and Robert of Ely. Survived by wife, Mary McFadden-Lesar; sisters, Barbara (John) Erickson of Anoka; Carol (Calvin) Lindbeck of Ely; brother, James (Maria Rene) of Duluth;...

Feb 6, 2016

ESTHER “ELAYNE” CONTINENZA (nee Eastman) Age 83 of St. Paul, Minnesota Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma Elayne was born on December 20, 1932 in St. Paul to Esther (nee Harkness) and Albert Eastman. She was the youngest of three lively girls. Elayne attended Central High School and was a member of the Reunion Planning Committee for the Class of 1950....

Feb 5, 2016

KAPPEL Marie Wanda Passed Away on February 5, 2016 at Age 92 Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Marie was a woman of strong Catholic faith, an original member of St. Piux X Church, and a dedicated and daily rosary leader at church. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 28, 1923. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Peter Kappel,...

Feb 4, 2016

DiCOSIMO Amato “Emmet” Of St. Paul ~ Passed Away Peacefully on February 4, 2016 at Age 88 “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Emmet was born on November 17, 1927 to Maria Cesedia and Giuseppe DiCosimo. He attended schools in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy as a...

Feb 2, 2016

Kimlinger, Joe Age 85 of Willernie, MN Died suddenly on February 2, 2016. Survived by his sons John (Kelly), Mike (Terri), Tom (Lisa) and Paul (Andi); grandkids, great grandkids; sister Eleanore Huna & her family; the Leier Family & many, many friends. Memorial Mass Tuesday, February 9th at 11:30 AM at ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald...

Jan 30, 2016

Elizabeth M. Kalisch (nee Speak) Age 92 of White Bear Lake Passed away on January 30, 2016 Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Ellen and Cole; and 3 brothers, John (Gladys), Harold and Karl. Survived by children, Joseph, Mike (Laura), Bonnie (Ken) Meyer, Teresa (Mike) Bredahl, Kathy (Bruce) Wenner, and Julie (Steve) Sawyer; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren;...

Jan 29, 2016

Idell L. Dahlin (nee Lindgren) Age 93 Passed away on January 29, 2016 Preceded in death by husbands, Harvey Zwieg and Darle Dahlin; sisters, Margaret, Lillian, Bertha and Evelyn; and brother, Clarence. Survived by son, Ted (Kathy) Zwieg; grandson, Ted Jr.; and many nieces & nephews. Idell is the last surviving member of the class of 1940 at Washington High...

Jan 28, 2016

Beverly J. Bemlott (nee Hurt) Age 80 of Vadnais Heights Passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2016. Preceded in death by infant son, Gregory; grandson, James Dean; siblings, Vance and Virginia; and sister-in-law, Chris. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Vance (Lisa), Vicki (Gary) Armstrong, Verille (Dean) Hanson, and Virginia (Leo) Frascone; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren;...

Jan 27, 2016

Susan M. Harder (Knutzen) Age 66 of East St. Paul May 18, 1949 – January 27, 2016 Sue was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday. She is survived by her loving husband Jack Harder, children Chris (Kristen) Heyer, Kerry (Brian) Kilgore, Randy Corcoran, Tammy (Dan) Ryan, Tina (Steve) Barrett, Tania (Todd) Pederson, brother Michael (Mitzi) Knutzen, and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Jan 27, 2016