Obituaries

Apr 18, 2015

Apr 17, 2015

Carol Ann Cranston Born March 19, 1942 Died April 17, 2015 Carol died at home with family by her side. She was born and raised in Elmwood, WI and was the youngest of 9 children. Carol moved to St. Paul, MN after graduating from High School in 1960 and made St. Paul her home. She worked for Montgomery Wards for...

Apr 17, 2015

Donald R. Evertz “Don” Age 88 of White Bear Lake “Every Day is a Saturday” Don adored his family, friends and life. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. Don was a lector and longtime member of St. Mary of the Lake Church and he was previously a member of St. Charles Parish. He...

Apr 15, 2015

Eugene A. “Gene” Santi Age 76 Of White Bear Lake Died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 leaving wife of 50 years, Mary and 4 sons, Andy (Jaime), Steve (Kris), John (Colleen) and Mike (Sara). Preceded in death by parents, Dora and Vasinto and brother, Arnold. One sister, Nola Ross of Austin, Texas outlived him. He was proud of and loved all...

Apr 14, 2015

Joseph Richard LaCasse Beloved Father and Grandfather Age 71 of Remer, formerly of Centerville Passed away on April 14, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence LaCasse. Survived by daughters, JoDee (Kathleen Barnes) LaCasse, Janée (Kevin) Stagg, Jacquie LaCasse (Robert Szymanski); grandchildren Lindsey and Riley Stagg; sisters, Eleanor (Louis) Treole and Gail Robertson; brother, Terrance (Carol) LaCasse;...

Apr 11, 2015

Charles D. Laverty Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 11th, 2015. Survived by his wife, Leona; children, Michael (Linda), Julia, David and Mary (Ted Jones); grandchildren, Tara Closmore (Nick), Craig Schwartz, Peter Laverty, Thomas Laverty, Joseph Laverty and Aisha Laverty. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1st at 10:30 AM...

Apr 9, 2015

Apr 9, 2015

Andy, Hansen Age 27 of White Bear Lake Survived by his father, Lyle (Angie) Hansen and mother Jean (Dean) Titel; 3 brothers, Kenny Hansen of North Dakota, Aaron (Jennie) Titel of Stillwater, Allen (Britta) of Stillwater, and Emily Titel of White Bear Lake; Nephews, Weston, James and Xander; Grandparents, Ken and Ruth Wiesner, and Dick and Ruby Hansen; his dog,...

Apr 8, 2015

Janet Marie Maher (nee Biermeier) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Sister Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2015 after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer. She was deeply devoted to her family and faith. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Ellen Biermeier; and sister, Ginger Elias. Survived by her devoted husband of nearly...

Apr 6, 2015

Edward E. Hollenbeck Age 85 of St. Paul, MN Proud Korean War Veteran Passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Darlene. Survived by 4 children: Rick, Jeff (Cheryl), Christy (Dennis) Krebsbach, and Lynn; 11 grandkids and 4 great-grandkids. He will always be missed and loved. Visitation 10 AM with Funeral Service 11 AM on Tuesday,...

Apr 5, 2015

MARY EILEEN HAVENER (nee Stein) Age 91 of Circle Pines Passed Away Peacefully While Surrounded by her Loving Family Preceded in death by husband, Harold “Dick” Havener; two infant daughters; and her parents and siblings. Survived by children, Terrence Havener, Chuck Havener, Bill (Deb) Havener, Ed Havener, Tim (Sharon) Havener and Maureen Havener; four grandchildren, Teresa (Jesse) Milligan, Becky (Joseph)...

Apr 2, 2015

Ronald Emil Hiltunen April 20, 1937 to April 2, 2015 Age 77 ~ Husband, Father & Grandpa Ronald was born in Grey Eagle on April 20, 1937 to Emil and Rose Hiltunen. He worked for many years in the maintenance departments at St. Paul Public works and the St. Paul Public Schools. He enjoyed cribbage, fishing and hunting. Ronald’s favorite...

Apr 1, 2015

Henderson, Sr., Ernest "Ernie" Age 54 of St. Paul Ernie was born on June 20, 1961 in Middletown, New York to Daniel and Emily Henderson. He married Ann Elizabeth Swett on December 21, 1991 in Scottstown, New York. Ernie enjoyed fishing, building car models, wrestling, scrapbooking and giving random advice. He will be remembered as a loving grandpa and being...

Mar 31, 2015

Patricia A. Donofri (nee Flaherty) Age 82 of St. Paul Passed away March 31, 2015 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Mae; husband, Frank of 47 years; and sister, Arlene. Survived by her children, Leanne (Scott) Goettl, Bob Donofri, Patrick Donofri and Greg Donofri; granddaughters, Nicole and Megan; sister-in-law, Virginia Donofri; niece, Cathy Sullivan; and special...

Mar 30, 2015

Richard “Dick” Mossong, Sr. Age 92 of St. Paul Dick passed away peacefully on March 30, 2015 in the early morning. He was deeply devoted to his faith, family, and community. He enjoyed many years of travel with Betty, many volunteer opportunities, cribbage, and was known to be lucky at the casino. Dick is preceded in death by his wife,...

Mar 30, 2015

DOROTHY JEAN WILL (nee Strasser) Age 83 of Wyoming Formerly of White Bear Lake Dorothy Jean was born on June 20, 1931 in St. Paul, MN. She passed away peacefully, after a short illness, with her family by her side. Jean married James F. Will on May 3, 1952 in White Bear Lake and they had four children together. She...

Mar 29, 2015

Evelyn Irene Monson (Sutton) Passed Away at Age 91 On March 29, 2015 Evelyn was born to Duncan-Edward and Bertha (Zellmer) Sutton on September 11, 1923 at home in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She was the third of five children and grew up on the Sutton family farm in the Amery Wisconsin area. She spoke fondly of life on the farm...

Mar 29, 2015

Rachel Bifulk (nee Hulett) Age 86 Passed Away on March 29, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Michele; sons, Archie & Phillip; great-granddaughter, Josephine; and brother, Dave. Survived by children, Deb Olk, Doug, Philomenia (Bill) Carlson, Mikey Jr., Chris (Pam), Joel (Judy) & Lauri (Tim) Durose; 44 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her brother, Bill (Judy) Hulett; sisters, Pat Lundine, Ruth (Ed)...

Mar 28, 2015

Rosella Isabell Pfeffer (nee Richie) Age 92 ~ Formerly of East St. Paul Rosella was born on August 31, 1922 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Philomina (nee Rucci) and Alfred Richie. She married the love of her life, Raymond J. Pfeffer and she raised her family on St. Paul’s Eastside. Rosella was involved in Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the organizations...

Mar 25, 2015

Vaclavs “Victor” Kancans Age 96 of White Bear Lake Passed away on March 25, 2015 Visitation 5-7 PM with Rosary Service at 7 PM on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Mueller Memorial Lake, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, March 28th, 2015 with visitation one hour prior to Mass at St. Mary...