Obituaries

Sep 18, 2015

Jeffery J. Soika “Jeff” Age 47 of St. Paul Husband, Dad, Son, Nephew and Friend Jeff was born in St. Paul on May 24, 1968 to Patricia and Richard Soika. He attended St. Paul Central High School and graduated in 1986. Jeff was always the life of the party and will be remembered for his sense of humor, his outgoing...

Sep 12, 2015

Joseph I. McDonough February 1, 1926 September 12, 2015 Preceded in death by parents John & Katherine; son David; grandson Daniel Fadden; sisters Mary & Kathleen and brothers John & Marty. Survived by loving companion Cinda Weber; children Terry (Anita), Timothy (Bev) & Patty Fadden (Howard); grandchildren Jeff (Kyri), Brian (Mindy), Jennifer, Garrett (Jess), Andrew (Bethany), Dustin & Sean; great...

Sep 10, 2015

Schrom, Kathleen Marie Age 67 of St. Paul Member of FOE #33 & 34 Passed away on September 10, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Thomas & Peg O'Keefe and brother-in-law Bill Erickson. Survived by husband Steve and sisters Midge Erickson & Sandy O'Keefe. Retired after 30 years as a nurses aide. Memorial Service Thursday (September 17) at 11:00 AM...

Sep 9, 2015

Loving, kind, inspiring, smart, beautiful and strong, Ruby Joanne Anderson passed away September 9, 2015 at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, MN. She was born in Galesburg, IL on April 9, 1930, the daughter of Ruth (Erlandson) and Peter Tornquist. She graduated from Galesburg Central High School and married Dale R. (Pete) Anderson on March 5, 1949. They farmed...

Sep 8, 2015

Kustrich, Dolores "Grandma" Age 88 Of Hugo Died on September 8, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; son, LeRoy H.; and sons-in-law Mike & Paul. Survived by children Birdie Anderson. Judy Anderson (Claude), Les (Kelli) and Rose "Pinky" Heinig; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; sister, Marlene Bruton (Bill); brother, Tom Nelson; and many nieces &...

Sep 7, 2015

Richard L. Steiner Age 87 of Maplewood Died on September 7, 2015 Preceded in death by sons, James and John; and grandson, Stephen. Survived by wife, Evelyn; daughter, Mary (Bud) Schaefer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 PM with a Funeral Service for the celebration of Richard’s life at 4 PM on Friday, September 11, 2015 at...

Sep 6, 2015

Tyler R Berqual Adored Son, Brother, and Friend Member of Local 34 After years spent overcoming everything a brain tumor could throw at him, Tyler Berqual went to rest September 6th 2015, surrounded in love. Tyler was born in St. Paul on September 18, 1975 to Catharine (nee Hobart) and Ronald Berqual. He attended Hill-Murray High School where he thrived...

Sep 5, 2015

Aug 30, 2015

William Bernard “Bill” Westbrock Age 85 of White Bear Lake, MN. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Bill was born in Freeport, MN on October 25, 1929 to Marie and Herman Westbrock. He worked for 3M for over 35 years as a Plant Engineering Supervisor. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family....

Aug 29, 2015

Joseph Anthony Naughton “Joe Daddy” Age 68 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly on August 29, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Bernadette. Survived by sons, Brian (Amy) and Robert; grandchildren, Briana, Jack, Brennan, and Parker; special friend, Cindy; brothers, Tom, Bernie, and Richard (Sandy); former wife, Beth; mother of children, Roberta; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, dear...

Aug 28, 2015

Joseph Francis Chenoweth II Age 94 of New Brighton Founder of Chenoweth Floral Passed away peacefully on August 28, 2015. Preceded in death by loving wife of 66 years, Marie; and son, Joseph III. Survived by sons, Gene and Richard; daughter-in-law, Vickie; grandchildren, Shaun, Shannon (Todd), Angela (Maurice), Bryan (Kella), Juliana, and Gabriela; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Gabriella, Marissa, Kylee, Natalia, Adriana,...

Aug 26, 2015

Laurie A. Klose Age 55 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by husband Dean. Survived by children Tonya & James; grandchildren Desirae & Blaze; boyfriend Scott Beckenbach and many friends. Visitation Tuesday (September 1) from 4:00- 6:00 pm with service at 6:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake.

Aug 25, 2015

Aug 23, 2015

Stephen H. Markeson Age 73 of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Donald & Helen. Survived by wife of 50 years, Yoka; son Keith (Dixie); sister Rebecca Holcomb and cousins Sharron & Dean Vail and Betty Pelletier. USAF Veteran. Graveside Service Monday (August 31) at 11:45 AM at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL...

Aug 23, 2015

Charlotte Ranweiler Passed Away Peacefully on August 23, 2015 Preceded in death by parents; husband of 59 years, Bernie; brother, Bill Anderson; son-in-law, Dan Slagle; and nephew, Mark Macioch. Will be dearly missed by daughters, Sue (Gordy) Peterson and Patty Slagle (Tony); son, John; grandson, Matt (Toni) Peterson; granddaughter, Chrissy (Fabrice) Bredy; precious great-grandchildren, Jack, Georgia and Sophie; sister, Marlene...

Aug 22, 2015

Lawrence A. “Larry” Marion Age 77 of Maplewood Passed away on August 22, 2015 Preceded in death by parents and brother, Donald. Survived by children, Cassandra (Jacob) and Larry; grandchildren, Shawn Marion, Dustin, Shane, Shyanne, and Peyton; brother, Robert Marion; and many relatives and friends. A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at 10 AM on Friday, August 28,...

Aug 18, 2015

Jill Frances Rogers (nee Cummings) Age 55 of Harris, MN Formerly of St. Paul, MN Jill was born on April 20, 1960 in St. Paul, MN to Rosemary (nee Dombovy) and Earl Cummings. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Harding High School. She met Mark Rogers on a fishing trip with friends and were married in 1985. During her...

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...