Obituaries

Dec 2, 2014

Richard A. “Dick” Lusk Age 71 of St. Paul Died peacefully at home on December 2, 2014. Survived by beloved wife, Kathryn (Haugen); daughter, Denise (Eldon Okstad) Walden; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six sisters; one brother; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Joyce; sister, Janice; and brothers, John, Dick’s twin Joseph and...

Nov 28, 2014

BETTY WIEGAND (nee Oberg) Age 95 of White Bear Lake, MN Formerly of Lindstrom, MN Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, “Buck”; and her sisters, Alice and Evey. She is survived by her 4 children, Wes (Claudett), Jill (Bill) Sievers, Heidi (Scott) Mueller and Todd (Rosemarie). Beloved grandmother to 8 grandchildren and “GG” to 13 great-grandchildren. She...

Nov 28, 2014

Nov 27, 2014

Muriel “Pepper” Peplinski Age 94 of St. Paul Passed away on November 27, 2014 Preceded in death by husband, Severin Steve Peplinski and parents, Lillian and Iver. Survived by siblings, Theodore Thompson and Dorothy Munson; relatives, Roxanna, Barbara, Wendy, Sandra, Judith, Joyce, Gary, Robert, Joseph, Marilyn, Curtis, Jeffry and Roger. Muriel was an employee of 3M and loved to cook,...

Nov 25, 2014

Nancy Kostohryz Beloved Daughter, Sister and Aunt Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 25, 2014, at age 57. Preceded in death by father, Richard; Aunt Elaine; cousin, Robin; and many other aunts and uncles. Survived by mother, Rosemary; siblings, Victoria (Max) Lemberger, Rick (Kathy) Kostohryz, Mary Kostohryz and Paula “Polly” (Bill) Bristow; uncle, Don Kostohryz; nieces and...

Nov 25, 2014

JOHN C. BECKSTROM Age 82 of White Bear Lake and Formerly of St. Paul Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa John was born on May 25, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Marie Beckstrom (nee Anderson). He graduated from Johnson High School and was a dedicated member of the United States Navy for four years. John worked as...

Nov 25, 2014

ABBIE LOU JOHNSON Loving Wife, Mother and Nana of Oakdale MN "Squeeky Wheel Gets Oiled" Abbie flew home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on November 25th, 2014 at the age of 76. She was a beautiful example of a loving and devoted wife and mother. Abbie took every opportunity to celebrate life to its fullest. She was born...

Nov 23, 2014

Robert D. McNamara Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa Died peacefully on November 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. He fought a brave 3 year battle with cancer with dignity, grace, and an unbelievable positive attitude. His smile and humor engaged everyone who met him. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Daniel (Jen) and Kyle (Jenni); grandson, Caden; his...

Nov 22, 2014

SCHULZE (nee Haider) Frances M. Age 88 of St. Paul Passed passed away November 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Bertha Haider; sister, Lorraine; brother, Joseph; and husband, Henry "Chick". Survived by children Cindy (Al) Elg, Ron (Cathy) Schulze, Julie (Dave) Berrisford and Greg Schulze; grandchildren Justin (Jill) Metz, Eric, Kevin and Casie Schulze, and Leah Berrisford;...

Nov 18, 2014

Charles M. "Charlie" Villaume Age 62 of White Bear Township, passed away peacefully on 11/18/14 from complications related to liver disease. Survived by Trish, his wife of 35 years; sister Marie Grimm (Dave); nephew, Adam Sonstegard; nieces/sisters Dominique Villaume, and Nicole McKiernan (Mike); nephew/brother, Garrick (Nicola); and great nieces and nephews. Also survived by his parents-in-law, Hugo and MaryAnn Marty;...

Nov 16, 2014

Abelson, Gary C. Age 67 of Maplewood Preceded in death by parents Carl & Ruby Abelson. Survived by his son Jeffrey (Jolene) Abelson and their children, Carly & Grant all of Cottage Grove. Visitation FRIDAY at MUELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY CHAPEL; 835 Johnson Pkwy at 7th St., from 10 - 11 AM with funeral service at 11AM. A reception immediately follows...

Nov 14, 2014

GEORGE PHILIP GENT Age 44 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota George Philip Gent was born to Raymond and Donna (nee Sorden) Gent on May 14, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended North English High School, Mount Mercy College and Century College. He married the love of his life, Karen Gent (nee Krapfl) on September 24, 1994 in Marion, Iowa. George...

Nov 12, 2014

Survived by her family, children: Kathryn/Gary Lindner of Circle Pines, Timothy/Linda Powers of Mahtomedi, Nancy/Jonathan Winston of Saint Paul, grandchildren: Gina/Paul Carlson and Kirk/Brenda Lindner, Jared and David Powers, Alex Winston; great grandsons: Matthew Thomas Carlson and Caleb Michael Lindner, great granddaughter Arianna Kathryn Lindner. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and sister-in-law Louise Dillery. Preceded in...

Nov 12, 2014

EDIE E. HUDALLA (nee Slocum) Age 85 - Passed Away Peacefully On November 12, 2014 Survived by children, Darlene Schulte, Delores Doocy, Donna (John) Skrip, Deborah Hudalla, Diana Hudalla, Denise (Dave) Gulbranson and Dennis (Lisa) Hudalla; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; other family and friends. Visitation 3-6PM on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St....

Nov 12, 2014

Nov 12, 2014

Eduardo Alberto Figueroa November 11th, 1974 – November 11th, 2014 Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend Survived by beloved wife, Maria; children, Karina, Extacy, and Jewel; granddaughter, Naomi Ortega, and many other family and friends. Eduardo was a friendly face in his St. Paul North End neighborhood and was often seen working in his garage. Eduardo owned his own business,...

Nov 11, 2014

James A. Markoe Of Alexandria, Virginia and previously of White Bear Lake and Wayzata, Minnesota died on November 11, 2014. He was born on May 25, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, and was raised on Lincoln Avenue in Saint Paul. He attended Cretin High School, graduating in 1944. He spent the next two years crossing the Atlantic seventeen times on Liberty...

Nov 10, 2014

ARCAND, Guy “Rocky” Member of the Mariners Class of ‘85 Rainbow Foods Employee To know him, You loved him. Survived by dear wife, Amy; parents, Rick and Shirley; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Pete Thienes of Circle Pines; grandpa, Dick; two sisters, Amy (Jeff) Madden of MA and Marnie Arcand of WBL; brother, Lt. Col. Chad (Kerrie) Arcand of Richmond,...

Nov 10, 2014

RAYMOND L. “RAY” SCHNEIDER Iron Workers Local 512 – Age 84 of Hugo Beloved Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Born Nov. 3, 1930 in St. Joseph, MN. And passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2014 after a short stay at Langton Place in Roseville. Preceded in death by loving wife, Carol; and brothers, Herman, Sylvester, John, Alfred and Cyril. Survived by...

Nov 9, 2014

Joyce M. Brimacomb (nee Henderson) Age 66 of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly at home on November 9, 2014. Survived by husband, Leonard; daughter, Jane (Neal) Holmgard of Fifty Lakes, MN; sister, Karen (Ronald) Weigel of Lake City, MN; brothers, Dale (Deb) of Stillwater, MN; and Donald (Diane) of Breezy Point, MN; mother-in-law, Sylvia; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many...