Obituaries

Aug 17, 2015

Mary Sellwood Of Mahtomedi, went home peacefully and gently to our Lord while surrounded by her family on August 17, 2015. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Ferris and Loretta Gordon and her beloved husband Noble. She is survived by her sister Kathy Gordon, and children Terri Sampair, Bill (Jane), Kathy Denucci (Chuck), John (Bart), Paul, Tom (Carrie),...

Aug 14, 2015

Laura Jean Bicknell Age 55 of Saint Paul Passed away on August 14, 2015 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Dean and Helen Holthusen and sister, Sharon Holden. Survived by her husband, James; children, Adam, Joshua, and Amy; grandchildren, Austin, Eoin and Abigail; brothers, Chris, Brian, Colin, and Paul; sister, Ann; and many other family and friends. A...

Aug 12, 2015

EMILY CECILIA LEACH (NEE HOLESKY) Age 91 of St. Paul Passed Away on August 12, 2015 Emily was born in Le Center, MN on May 30, 1924 to Emily (nee Vavra) and Charles Holesky. She attended St. Francis de Sales High School. Following graduation, Emily married the love of her life, Glenn Leach and they went on to have three...

Aug 12, 2015

Tyler, Claude Age 75 of St. Paul Survived by his wife Margaret "Peg" and 3 daughters: Kristine (Kevin) Cheney, Kimberly (Scott) Tyler-Beebe & Kerri (Raymond) Holycross. There are 6 grandchildren. Also survived by Brothers Robert, Tom (Cindy), Steven (Judi) and sister Donna (Ken) Brisbois.

Aug 11, 2015

Reetz, Loretta Age 96 of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband RussellSr.. Suvived by 4 children: Russell, Jr. (Donna Miller) of Osceola, WI, Aleta (John) Holden of VT, Cynthia (Peter) Tritz of St. Paul and Randall (Cecelia) of Colfax, WI. There are 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Muriel Strese of Egan. Visitation MONDAY...

Aug 10, 2015

Donald Robert Saniti Age 79 of Hugo, Formerly of Saint Paul Passed Away Unexpectedly on August 10, 2015 Don was a proud US Air Force Veteran during the Korean War and a current member of the Hugo American Legion. He enjoyed camping, fishing, deer hunting, morning walks, classic cars, traveling, and playing Solitaire on the computer. More than anything, Don...

Aug 8, 2015

Norma Inga Trombley (Genskay) Age 94 of Oakdale Passed Away August 8, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Sr., parents and 9 siblings. Survived by daughter, Judy (Everett) Hellige; son, Raymond Jr. (Linda); 4 grandchildren, Terry Hellige (Deb), Tammy (Dean) Thompson, Stephanie (Joe) Ryan and Jason (Traci) Trombley; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Visitation 9:00-10:30AM...

Aug 8, 2015

Aug 7, 2015

Myles David Strachota Age 88 of St. Paul Passed Away August 7, 2015 Myles was born on October 24, 1926 in Mexico, Missouri to Emma (nee Haugdorf) and Clarence Strachota. After graduating high school, he went into the United States Navy. Myles worked as a hardware stockman for over 35 years at Farewell Ozman Kirk Company. When he was not...

Aug 6, 2015

Bill Warnecke Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 6, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Mike and Cheech Cairl; and brother, Billy Ray. Survived by beloved wife, Cecelia (née Reese); children, Billy (George) and Heather (Rob); siblings, Jimmy (Nina) Cairl, Misty Tubbs, Darcy (Mark) Cairl, and Clark Cairl; special brother, Michael J.; and many dear nieces,...

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Aug 2, 2015

Matthew Brian Berres Age 56 of Shoreview, Minnesota Matt was born in St. Paul to Mary Ann (nee Geretschlaeger) and Raymond Charles Berres on January 24, 1959. He attended North High School in North St. Paul. After graduating, he went to work at 3M Company and had been working there for over 30 years when he passed away. Outside of...

Aug 1, 2015

Diane R. Cran (nee Mueller) Arrived 12/13/1941 And left 8/1/2015 Preceded in death by parents, George and Nettie (nee Nelson) Mueller; and son, Ian Thomas Cran. Survived by husband of 50 years, Thomas G. Cran; daughter, Christine (Larry) Oehrlein; son, James C. Cran; grandchildren, Tony (Angie), Lauren, Aaron, Hailey, Joshua, Amanda, Allexus and special great-grandson, Jaxson; sisters, Marilyn Achterkirch and...

Jul 31, 2015

Charles M. Eldridge Age 86 of North Oaks Devoted Family Man and Retired 3M Executive Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 31, 2015 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Survived by wife of 30 years, Laura (née Stallé); son, Alex of Los Angeles, CA; nephew, Bob (Peggy) Wetegrove; niece, Mary Teaver; and his extended Stallé family....

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Mary Fischer (nee Salmon) My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends – It gives a lovely light! -Edna St. Vincent Millay Passed away peacefully at age 94 on July 29, 2015. Mary was born in Cylon, Wisconsin on the farm of John and Honora Salmon on March...

Jul 29, 2015

Leon Eugene Babcock Dedicated and Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Great-Grandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa and Friend Age 94, Leon was born in West St. Paul to Myrtle (nee Doughty) and George Babcock. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942. After serving in World War II as a Sergeant, he returned home and was honorably discharged in 1945. Leon married the...

Jul 28, 2015

Donna L. Malchow Age 88 of White Bear Lake Passed Away Peacefully at her Home on July 28, 2015 Donna was born on August 26, 1926 in Centuria, Wisconsin to Gotha (nee Swenson) and Ernest Wilcox. She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a faithful volunteer at the VFW and local nursing homes. Donna retired from the...