Obituaries

May 26, 2015

May 26, 2015

Betty Lea Kee (nee Anderson) Age 86 of Vadnais Heights Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma Betty Lea will be dearly missed by her husband of 66 years, Jack; their four children, Jack (Nanci) of Yorkville, IL, Pat (Bill) Kleinman of Lillydale, MN, Pam (Tim) Hadley of Vadnais Heights, MN and Scott (Lisa) Kee of Plymouth, MN; 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan,...

May 22, 2015

Russell E. Garrod Extraordinary Husband & Father Age 93 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Inez; and sister, Grace. Survived by beloved wife of 72 years, Nila (nee Evans); children, Cheryl of Little Canada and Michael (Priscila) of Paraguay, SA; sister-in-law, Marilyn...

May 20, 2015

RUTH C. JARA (nee CARLSON) May 27, 1919 to May 20, 2015 Age 95 of Maplewood Preceded in death by husband, Emil; daughter, Theresa Thompson; and twin baby girls, Elizabeth and Marie Jara. Will be dearly missed by sons, Bruce (Lucy) Jara, Paul (Faith) Jara, John (Ellen) Jara, Lynn (Robin) Jara, Michael (Marie) Jara and Stephen (Claudia) Jara; daughter, Ginny...

May 19, 2015

Hugh Heckel Age 87 Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake Passed away on May 19, 2015. Preceded in death by loving wife, Gloria. Survived by daughter, Linda (Jim) O’Brien of Mahtomedi; grandson, Jason Vollbrecht; 2 step grandchildren, Kevin and David (Yolanda) O’Brien; 2 step great-grandchildren, Grace and Jacob; and special family friend, Paul Christian. 17 year member of Ft. Snelling...

May 12, 2015

Juleen E Bush (nee Wrede) Que sera, sera! Age 92, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anslem and Julia Wrede; her husband Willmar Bush; her daughter, Juleen (Tom) Condon; sisters, Veronica and Bernice; brother, Leonard; and sons-in-law, Michael Duffy, Tom Condon, and Paul Dimitrie. She is survived by her children, Kathleen...

May 9, 2015

Thelma “Peggie” Moyer (nee Alzen) Age 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2015 Joins in heaven 2 infant children, Kenneth and Dana; and siblings, Samuel Alzen and Mary Berry. Will be dearly missed by devoted husband of 60 years, Al; leaves a legacy of 3 children, Paul (Wendy), Anita (Benjamin) Arnold, and Corey (Wendy); 8...

May 8, 2015

Magdalen “Maggie” Faber (nee Harren) Age 87 of West St. Paul Passed away on May 8, 2015 Preceded in death by husbands, Gebhard Kraemer and Ronald Faber; siblings, Jeanette (Sylvester) Stueve and Larry Harren; and brother-in-law, Harlan Schiller. Survived by 4 children, Rich (Becky) Kraemer, Gary (Vicki) Kraemer, Doug Kraemer, and Peggy (Etch) Andrajack; 4 step-children, Terry (Sheryl) Graf, Brad...

May 7, 2015

Italia Biello Continenza Truly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 81, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on May 7, 2015. She was a woman of faith with a kind, generous nature. She was the gravity that held the family together and her authentic Italian cooking and hospitality will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded...

May 7, 2015

Westberg, Dean Age 84 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by wife, Betty; brothers, Victor Westberg and Duane Westberg; and a sister, Violet Harms. Survived by 3 children, Clara (Karl) Rusch of Maplewood, MN, Jeff Westberg of White Bear Lake, MN & Susan Westberg of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Alexander; sister, Dolly Boelter of Texas; and many nieces and...

May 7, 2015

May 5, 2015

BRENT EDWARD OLSON Age 65 of White Bear Lake and formerly of Duluth. Joined heaven on May 5, 2015. More than anything, Brent loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and all those he loved. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed camping. Brent attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth and was a graduate of the University of...

May 5, 2015

William Clarence Thury “Bill” Age 62 of Ham Lake Formerly of Saint Paul Passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2015. Bill will be remembered for his sense of humor. He left an unforgettable impression on all who knew him and would do anything for anyone. Bill was born to Clarence and Cecilia Thury on September 16, 1952. He...

May 3, 2015

Judith “Judy” Pinski (Vennemann-Dittel) Age 62 of East St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Leona Dittel; 1st husband, Tom Vennemann; and 2nd husband, Joe Pinski. Survived by children, Tina (Darrin) Curtis, Tom (Shawn) Vennemann, Scott Vennemann, Jason (Amy) Pinski, and Kevin (Nicole) Pinski; grandchildren, Cassie (Alyssa), Dylan, Thomas, Samantha, Victoria,...

May 2, 2015

Edward Allen Zeppelin Of Grant, MN Born and Raised in St. Cloud, MN May 22, 1938 – May 2, 2015 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Retired after 30 years with Polar Chevrolet in White Bear Lake. Ed enjoyed travel, golf, fishing, his home in AZ, cars (especially his red Miata), maintaining his beautiful yard in Grant, and spending time...

May 1, 2015

Schabert, Geraldine M. “Gerry” Peacefully left this earth in the loving arms of her Savior on May 1. She was surrounded by people who loved her. Preceded in death by husband, Bob. Loving mother of Nancy Steele, Bloomington, MN, and Rob (Joan), Cookeville, TN. Grandmother to Matt, Kristen, Allison (Vikram), and Derek. Also survived by sister, Clarice; special niece, Patty;...

Apr 29, 2015

Susan Petracek (nee Goblirsch) Age 91 of St. Paul Formerly of Redwood Falls Died peacefully on April 29, 2015. Preceded in death by first husband, Sy Klabunde; second husband, Clarence; daughter, Linda Larson; and all her siblings. Survived by daughter, Mary Jo (Tom) Mahowald and their children, John and Tim (Libby); son-in-law, Jim Larson and his children, Matt and Megan;...

Apr 24, 2015

Elaine Louise Shaver Age 97 of Paintsville, KY Formerly lived at Echo Ridge of Oakdale, MN Passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2015. Elaine loved the Lord and served him whenever she could with her musical talents and giving spirit. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Shaver. Survived by children, Harold (Nancy) of Woodbury; Gregg (Marjorie) of Mesquite,...

Apr 24, 2015

John George Gohl Passed away on April 24, 2015 at age 53.

Apr 19, 2015

Mary M. Covelski (nee Lagoon) Age 87 Passed away on April 19, 2015 Survived by husband, Michael J. Covelski; sons, Gerald M. (Audrey) and Richard J.; grandsons, Matthew G. (Jennifer) and Paul C. (Joanna); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan and Julia; brothers, Paul, Mike and Lloyd (Ann); sister, Sue (Doug) Rogers; sisters-in-law, Mary and Marie; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 6-8...