Obituaries

Jun 24, 2015

Ramona Elaine Jablonski (nee Kircher) Age 89 of St. Paul’s East Side Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister and Friend Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Vera Kircher; and son-in-law, Mark Rivard. Will be dearly missed by her husband, Chester; her children, Patrick of Oakdale, Joan Rivard of Lake Elmo, Mike (Leslie) of Minneapolis and Jim (Bridget) of Bayport;...

Jun 23, 2015

Daniel Michael Renstrom "Brother" Age 28 of St. Paul - Dear Son, Grandson, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend Daniel passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2015. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching movies. Dan will be remembered for his loving, funny, caring and helpful personality. He was in his final year of school and was about to begin his career...

Jun 23, 2015

Mary Therese Hudak Age 58 of White Bear Lake Formerly of Columbia Heights Mary was born on May 28, 1957 to Steve Jr. and Dorothy Hudak. She attended Christ Child School of St. Paul, east Metro and Spring Lake Park School. Mary was involved with every group imaginable and was very active in R.I.S.E., Chicago City DAC, Phoenix Alternative, Donatelli’s...

Jun 19, 2015

Julia Zuniga Age 75 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Braulia Guardiola; infant daughter, Diane; sister, Cecelia Guardiola; and the father of their children. Survived by life companion, Arnulfo Calderon; children, Esteban (Lisa Day), Tony (Ilda), Louie, Diana (Marco) Diaz, and Alex...

Jun 19, 2015

Jun 19, 2015

Jo Ann Hollenbeck (nee Lowe) Age 79 of Oakdale Passed Away June 19, 2015 Preceded in death by infant daughter, Mary; husband, Cliff (2/18/2002); parents, Fred and Gertrude Lowe; and brother, Tom Lowe. Survived by children, Tom Herron, Cindy (Jim) Stachowski, Sue Herron, and Kim (Jeff Dunblazier) Price; brother, Gene Lowe; sister, Maureen Conroy; twin sister, Chloe Ann Kapaun; 8...

Jun 18, 2015

BALAJADIA (nee O’Rourke) Margaret “Peggy” Kay Age 61 of St. Paul Loving Wife, Mom, Sister and Grandma Passed away on June 18, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Helen O’Rourke. Will be dearly missed by husband, Louis; children, Nate Tighe, Ben Tighe and Natalie Balajadia; step-daughter, Emili Balajadia; 6 siblings, Kathy...

Jun 16, 2015

Terri Lynn Nelson (nee Mealey) ~ Age 56 Terri was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Leonard and Marlene Mealey on August 1, 1958. She attended Harding Senior High in St. Paul. Terri married the love of her life, Gene B. Nelson, on February 25, 1982. She was known for making and repurposing jewelry and collecting agate stones. Terri also...

Jun 16, 2015

Robert John Roppe Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Veteran Was brought home to die peacefully and with dignity. He went “home” June 16th to live again and be reunited with his parents; brother; bride, Betty Jean; son, Rob “the boy;” grandson, Jason; and great-granddaughter, Gracie. He will forever be loved and remembered by his children, Bobby, Lynn, Jimbo (Jodi), and Linda...

Jun 11, 2015

MICHAEL "MIKE" ASHTON Of Eagan ~ Formerly of East St. Paul Family Man, Dad, Brother and Friend Mike passed away on June 11, 2015 at 60 years old. He retired from the USPS after over 28 years of employment. Mike enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, traveling, and cooking. His outgoing and friendly personality will be missed by all. More than anything,...

Jun 6, 2015

LeRoy P. DeMars Age 78 Of White Bear Lake Passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 6, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Olive and William; siblings, Ivan, Daryl, Evelyn, and Vern; and granddaughter, Emilee. Survived by beloved wife, Alvina; children, Michael, Pamela, Terence, Timothy, Scott, Angela, Clinton and their spouses; 32 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Beulah; brothers,...

Jun 3, 2015

Williams, Elizabeth J. “Betty” Age 91 of East Bethel Formerly of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by husband Paul, son Robert, grandson Ted & daughter in law Kay. Survived by 4 children: Bill (Teri Kubik) of Forest Lake; Jeff of Spring valley, WI; Mary (Tim) Schwan of East Bethel & Jim of St. Paul. There are 11 grandchildren and...

Jun 2, 2015

Joseph J. Stodola Age 86 of Oakdale – Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Preceded in death by son, Joseph John. Survived by wife of 63 years, Beverley; children, Jo Ann (Steve) Reed of Prescott, AZ, Joyce (Lyndon) Suckow of Cottage Grove, June (John) Spillman of Forest Lake, Joe (Tamara) Amon-Stodola of St. Paul, and Judy (Neil) Metcalf of Oakdale;...

Jun 2, 2015

Morris "Moe" Johnson Age 86 of St. Paul Retired ELCA Pastor Served in Rochester, Brainerd and Virginia, Minnesota and was the Stewardship Consultant for 3 synods in Iowa. Preceded in death by parents Marius & Margit Johnson, a sister Marie Overvold and granddaughter Karin Elizabeth Talsness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Marjorie and 3 children: Cheri...

Jun 2, 2015

Susan M. (Trembley) Scanlon Age 45 - Beloved Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt & Friend Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She lived gracefully with MD and passed from acute leukemia on June 2, 2015, on her beloved grandfather’s birthday. Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles & Helen Rafferty, and Raymond & Delores Trembley; and much loved cat, Coco....

May 30, 2015

May 29, 2015

Beverly Jeanne Smith (nee Schwabel) Passed Away May 29, 2015 Dear Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 72 of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, William and Beatrice; daughter, Robin; granddaughters, Brittany Smith and Heather Betancourt; and great-grandson, Jaxson LaShomb. Will be dearly missed by her husband, Dennis; children, Kimberly (Bob) Gross, Tamera (Tony) Vogt, Todd...

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 26, 2015

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...