Obituaries

Mar 24, 2015

Robert C. Kostuch Bob Kostuch passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 24. Bob was born in St. Paul Minn., on April 11, 1934 and lived the majority of his near 81 years in White Bear Lake. Bob served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in Dec. 1955. Soon after his time...

Mar 21, 2015

NEWSPAPER NOTICE Christine M. Molin (nee Hoffman) Chris was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She always maintained a positive attitude and relied on her faith. Her spirit was contagious and she made an impression on everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by her family...

Mar 19, 2015

Eleanore C. LeMire (nee Rivard) Age 95 of White Bear Lake Eleanore was born in Miesville, Minnesota on October 2, 1919 to Joseph and Eleanore Rivard. She was raised in Centerville, Minnesota and attended St. Genevieve Catholic Church when she was younger. Eleanore met the love of her life, Alvin LeMire and they were married in San Francisco, California while...

Mar 18, 2015

Dorothy Ann Hughes (Green) Age 87 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota Passed away on March 18, 2015 at the Pillars Hospice House in Oakdale, MN. Dorothy was born on January 7, 1928 in Duluth. Dorothy’s best friend, Trisha, introduced Dorothy to her brother, Emmet. Dorothy and Emmet fell in love and married in 1950. They had four children: Katherine Ann,...

Mar 17, 2015

Barbara Nelson-Browne Age 83 of White Bear Township Passed away on March 16, 2015 Survived by husband, Raymond Browne; children, Kris (Jim Dimmerman) Nelson Kelly and Gordon K. (Cindy) Nelson, both of White Bear Township; grandchildren, Kimberly MacDonald and Katherine Haskins; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Angela) Schroth of White Bear Lake; and her nieces, other extended family, and friends. Preceded...

Mar 17, 2015

Betty J. Reining was born in Prairie City, Illinois in 1937 to Dale and Cleda (Hendrickson) Reining. Betty’s father passed away in 1964 and her mother passed on in 2009. Her older sister Phyllis Bryan preceded her in death in 2010 and her younger brother, Ron Reining resides in Kingsport, TN. She graduated from Bushnell Prairie City High School in...

Mar 16, 2015

Mar 12, 2015

Eleuteria A. Ponferrada Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother and Lola Age 99 of Saint Paul. Passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2015 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Juan Sr.; sons, Jesus and Benjamin; and daughter, Maria “Letty.” Survived by children, Emerciana (Enrico) Almeda of PI, Maria Teresita (Raymundo) Pagco of PI, Melinda (Bill) Carney of...

Mar 10, 2015

Debra Ann Muellerleile Untied from the bonds Of Alzheimer’s 3/10/2015 At the age of 59. She enjoyed her family, traveling, sewing/quilting, upholstering antique furniture, and shopping. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ken; children, Tony, Ben (Kim) and Ann (Tyler) Schwartz; grandchildren, Izabelle, Jaxon, Madelyn and Charlotte Schwartz and Kolton Muellerleile; her mother, Gloria Jones; brothers, Paul...

Mar 10, 2015

MAXINE KATHERINE LUEHRING (nee VanAlstine) Passed Away Peacefully at Home - Age 91 “For Pete’s Sake” Maxine loved crossword puzzles and the food cooking channel. She had a no nonsense outlook on life, adored her family and grandkids, and would feed anyone and everyone that came to her house. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey and daughter, Janet. Will be...

Mar 5, 2015

Colman Kennedy Loving Husband, Dad & Grandfather Age 85 Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2015. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 59 years, Patricia; and brother, James H. Kennedy. Survived by son, Kevin (Nancy) Kennedy; daughter, Kathryn “Kit” (Jeff) Glasow; grandchildren, Jillian (Steve) Doherty, Grant & Jenna Glasow, Carson & Claire Kennedy; great-grandchildren, Reign, Devin, Kennedy, Grayson, Colton;...

Mar 3, 2015

Albert R. “Dick” Zangs Age 85 of East St. Paul Passed away peacefully on March 3, 2015 Preceded in death by parents and siblings, Betty and Tom. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Doris; children, Larry (Lisa), Denise (Brad) Cornell, Shelley (Tom) Lunzer, Bob (Patrice), Dan (Patty), Mary (Tom) Cain, Mark (Angie), Marlene (Frank) Ballis, and David (Shelley); many...

Mar 1, 2015

David Eaton’s Life David Eaton was born on January 11, 1932 and raised in North Minneapolis by his first generation German mother, Josephine Eaton (nee Frohnauer), and his ninth generation father, Leo Frances Eaton whose family arrived in America in 1632. They raised him in a modest, 2 bedroom cape cod house. He was the eldest of 5 children. He...

Feb 27, 2015

SHIRLEY ISABEL THORNQUIST (Charpentier) Wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend Born on October 29, 1930 in Hugo, MN and passed away peacefully on February 27, 2015 at the age of 84 after a courageous 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Shirley spent most of her life in Hugo. She was a 28 year retiree of Burlington Northern Railroad. She...

Feb 25, 2015

Gramenz, Michael F. “Mouse” Age 71 of St Paul Park Born January 30, 1944 in St. Paul. Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with lung cancer. Survived by children, Donna Jackson, Michael Gramenz, Barbara (Alan Horwath) Gramenz, Diane Gramenz, Charles Gramenz, Mary (Jason) Kosmatka and Randy Oldeen; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathleen...

Feb 24, 2015

John Louis Carpentier Age 72 of White Bear Lake Dear Dad, Grandpa, Brother & Friend John was born March 2, 1942 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He was a proud US Navy Veteran. John retired from Northwest Airlines as a machinist and in his spare time, he loved to fish, hunt and play pinochle. John loved his family more than...

Feb 21, 2015

Jerome W. “Jerry” Jackson Age 58 of St. Paul Jerome was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his siblings and many dear friends around the St. Paul area. A special thank you to the St. Paul Saloon and Pastor Brian Scoles of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church for their care...

Feb 20, 2015

ECKL (nee VENTO) Helene Elizabeth Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Friend Passed Away Peacefully on February 26, 2015 Helene retired from the State Department as a secretary. She was a member of the old St. Ambrose Parish and within her groups, Helene always happily volunteered to be the secretary. She took many trips to Italy to visit her family. More than...

Feb 20, 2015

Tony Barilla, Sr. “Walking Tony” Age 81 of St. Paul US Navy Veteran Born April 14, 1933 in St. Paul. Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Angie (nee Mangini); parents, Dominic and Anna Mary; brother, Dominic Jr.; sisters, Sue, Carmella, Dora, and Mary Ann; and other dear relatives. Survived by children, Tony Jr. (Jolin)...

Feb 18, 2015

ROBERT LAWRENCE GERNER ROSEMARY RITA GERNER (nee DRISCOLL) Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Florence (Hanson) and by his only sibling, Richard. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Helen (Gall) and her five brothers, John, Tom, Bob, Paul and Joe Driscoll. Both were preceded in death by their infant daughter, Leianne, from...