Obituaries

Safe Yang

Safe Yang

Jul 20, 2015

Safe Yang passed away on July 20, 2015. He is survived by father Simon Young; mother Susan Thao; brothers Huseng Yang, Thomas (Youpa Thao) Yang, Rob (Glory Seying) Yang, Charles (Shoua) Yang; and sisters May (Souk Vang) True, May Chee, Pam (Ying Vang) Gnia, and Gina Yang. Services are being held on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2015,...

Ena Nkauj Tshua Yang

Ena Nkauj Tshua Yang

Jul 18, 2015

Ena Nkauj Tshua Yang was born on Saturday, July 18, 2015 to parents Pha Ger Yang and Sheng Lor at St. John's Hospital of Maplewood. She weighed 3 pounds, 8.6 ounces and was 15 inches long. Ena's family was blessed to be able to meet their angel on her stop on earth before being returned to Heaven on the same...

Karen J. Anderson Meyer

Karen J. Anderson Meyer

Jul 17, 2015

Karen J. Meyer (nee Anderson) Karen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 10, 1938 to Helen (nee Wilson) and Gerad Anderson. She attended Harding High School in St. Paul and graduated from there as well. Karen always created fun times with her family including bringing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to Cup and Cone. She enjoyed coffee with friends,...

Francis Harold Mikesh

Francis Harold Mikesh

Jul 15, 2015

FRANCIS H. MIKESH Francis H. Mikesh was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 30, 1920 to Frank and Anna Mikesh and grew up in St. Paul along with sister, Helen and brothers, Edward and Paul. He attended Central High School and then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Fran joined the US Army Air Corps in 1942. Before he...

Robert C. McElmury

Robert C. McElmury

Jul 13, 2015

Age 78, of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by son Dan. Survived by 4 children, Mary Sue (Brent) Millard, Michael (Kristin), Richard (Tanya), and Jennifer (Ryan) Manning. There are 8 grandchildren and his brother Kenneth (Diane). Visitation Thursday from 4:30PM-5:30PM, with a funeral service at 5:30PM at MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. at 3rd St., WBL. Reception...

Jeffery Paul Gadbois

Jeffery Paul Gadbois

Jul 13, 2015

meat" - Jeffery Paul Gadbois, son of Marilyn and Stanley Gadbois, brother of Janet (deceased), James and John, he succumbed to complications of cancer in the early hours of July thirteen 2015. His unique humor and artistic talent defined him to most while those closest to him will miss his compassionate and sensitive nature and ability to turn any bad...

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Garcia

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Garcia

Jul 12, 2015

Thomas J. Garcia, Sr. Age 64 of Roseville Formerly of East St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly at home on July 12, 2015. Tom was a devoted family man whose laughter brought joy to all who knew him. He was an enthusiast of all MN sports (even when they were losing) and was the kind of man to give the shirt...

Marlene Joyce Hawthorne French

Marlene Joyce Hawthorne French

Jul 10, 2015

Marlene Joyce French Born 3/26/35. Passed 7/10/15 surrounded by loving family. We miss you Frau, Mom, Grandma, and Friend! Preceded in death by parents, Eugene Hawthorne and Florence Murphy; sibling, Fay Enns; grandsons, Josh Smith and Joey French. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Harv French; children, Debbie Hofmeister (Sid), Lori Fazio, Rob French, Maria Benedict (Randy), Sandy Smith,...

John Corcoran

John Corcoran

Jul 7, 2015

John was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 20, 1942 to Sarah Elizabeth (nee Young) and John Corcoran Sr. He loved to travel all over and had many stories of his travels. He will be truly missed by his dear friend, Carol Smith, her family, and many friends. John did not want anything extravagant for his services so in accordance...

Vivian C. Paulson LeVasseur

Vivian C. Paulson LeVasseur

Jul 5, 2015

Vivian C. LeVasseur Age 94 Passed away peacefully on July 5, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Thomas and son, Terry. Survived by sons, Tom and Denny; and daughter, Jeanne; as well as 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thank-you to the staff of Maplewood Care Center Memory Care Unit...

Avis Geneva Ballou Kotoski

Avis Geneva Ballou Kotoski

Jul 5, 2015

Avis Geneva Kotoski (nee Ballou) Age 92 of White Bear Lake, MN Formerly of East Providence, RI Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma "Our diamond from Rhode Island." Avis was born on September 23, 1922 in East Providence, Rhode Island. She married the love of her life, Edward, on October 28, 1944 in New York City, New York. Avis will...

Salvacion B. Baquilar Watson

Salvacion B. Baquilar Watson

Jul 4, 2015

Salvacion B. Watson "Jenny" Jenny was born on October 25, 1951 in the Philippines. She worked at the Marina in Forest Lake for many years. Outside of work, she enjoyed fishing, sewing and blackjack. Jenny will be remembered for her very outspoken personality and because she would be willing to help anyone in need. Her family meant the world to...

Edmund Simon Gangl

Edmund Simon Gangl

Jun 28, 2015

EDMUND SIMON GANGL Peacefully Went to Heaven On June 28, 2015 at Age 89 Preceded in death by wife of almost 63 years, Glorian; siblings, Aggie (Wilfred) Kinzel, Ray (Joyce) Gangl, Peggy (Chris) Holton, Rose (Edmund) Kinzel, Bob (Dorothy) and Dolly (Larry) McCarthy. Survived by children, John (Barb) and Lori Gangl Humble; granddaughters, Elizabeth Rushmeyer and Jenna (Ryan) Dickenson; great-granddaughters,...

Andy LaBarre

Andy LaBarre

Jun 27, 2015

Andrew N. LaBarre Beloved Husband, Father, & Friend Former Police Chief of Dellwood Age 89 of Grant Township. 31 years proudly serving the citizens of Dellwood as Police Chief. Passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Delia; father, Norman; wife Marilyn, Norman; son, Daniel; sisters, Clara & Florence; and brother, Donald. Survived by children, Judy...

Delores Regina Tauer Nadeau

Delores Regina Tauer Nadeau

Jun 27, 2015

Delores Regina Nadeau (nee Tauer) Age 81 of White Bear Lake Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma Delores was born on November 17, 1933 in Circle Pines to Lucille (nee Kuchinski) and George Tauer. She attended and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. She married the love of her life, Clayton Nadeau, on April 11, 1953. Delores was a longtime employee...