Obituaries

Jan 21, 2015

Ramona A. Hess (nee Bisch) Adoring and Adored Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister & Friend Born Christmas Day 1920. Passed away on January 21, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Hess; children, Richard Hess and Ruth Kimler; brothers, Matt, Mike, and Clem; sisters, Charlotte (Kenny) Rheaume, Beulah (Norb) Osborne, and Rose May (Bud) Wolfe; and daughter-in-law, Mary Maranda. Will...

Jan 21, 2015

Jan 20, 2015

MARGARET C. BIELICKI (nee Mangine) Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend Age 95 of St. Paul – Retired from 3M Margaret loved baking and helping people. She was thoughtful, considerate and was always perfectly put together. Preceded in death by parents, Consolina and Joseph; son, James; daughter, Patricia; brothers, Fred (Mary), Julio (Josephine) and Tony. Will be dearly missed by sister,...

Jan 20, 2015

GERALD JOSEPH “JERRY” PETERS Wonderful Father and Loving Grandfather Religious Family Man – Age 91 of White Bear Lake “Sprechten sie Deutsch?” Jerry was born to Florence (nee Fitzgerald) and Emil Peters on August 4, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended Leo High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He met the love of his life,...

Jan 19, 2015

Cecilia A. Thury Age 90 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; parents, Adam and Lucie; and 9 siblings. Survived by children, Bonita Winkelman, William (Elizabeth), Diane (Ronald) Warrick, Debbie (Jeffrey) Ganser, Scott, and Randy (Tami); 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eva Thury and Joseph (Dorothy) Braun; and many...

Jan 18, 2015

Walter M. Stritzel Age 88, Formerly of St. Paul Passed away in White Bear Lake on January 18, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Agnes and Walter Stritzel. Funeral Service 9 AM on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Mueller Memorial Lake Chapel, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to Cerenity Care...

Jan 17, 2015

Charles Loyd Salley Age 85 of St. Paul – Passed Away Peacefully At Home After a Short Battle with Cancer Charlie was born in Shidler, Oklahoma on June 19, 1929 to Leland and Vera Salley. He then moved to Minnesota where he was a longtime resident of St. Paul. Charlie was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He...

Jan 15, 2015

Kurt Donald Olson Passed away on January 15, 2015 at Age 62. Kurt was born on May 6, 1952 in Fairmont, MN. His family then moved to the Eastside of St. Paul and he graduated from North St. Paul in 1970. Kurt loved to ski, boat, cook, fish, shoot trap and be social. Kurt was generous and kind. He would...

Jan 13, 2015

Richard R. Cherry “Cinders” Age 76 of St. Paul Passed away at home surrounded by family on January 13, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Marie; father, Clifford; and sisters, Maxine, Ardella and Helen. Survived by wife, Tammy; daughters, Nicole, Desiree, Chance (Tom), Shannon, Mary and Colleen; many grandchildren; brother, Jerry; mother and father in law, Jackie and Dave Bailey;...

Jan 11, 2015

Susan G. Wahlin (nee Delmont) Age 99 of St. Paul Passed away on January 11th, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Wallace; son, Duane; and 11 siblings. Survived by children, Jane (Bob) Witzany and Jeanne (Stanley) Dickman; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM on Wednesday, January 14,...

Jan 10, 2015

Gerald A. Opine Age 76 - Passed away suddenly On January 10, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Alvin Opine and Irene Cull. Survived by siblings, Glen (Jackie), Gene (Brenda), Jim (Janet), Sandy (Bob) Lissick, Kathy (Dick) Ebert, Jackie (Larry) DeCosse, John (Sue) Cull and Theresa (Brian) Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thanks to the...

Jan 9, 2015

LUCILLE ISABELLE "LU" BYSTRZYCKI (nee Bence) Fell Asleep in Christ On January 9, 2015 at Age 91 Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and son, John. Will be dearly missed by children, Sharon (Dennis) Bartizal and Tom (Linda); daughter-in-law, Vickie; grandchildren, David (Judy) Bartizal, Christine (Jim) Smith, Michael (Angie), James (Julie), Jennifer (Eric) Biehn, Thomas (Sarah), John, Timothy (Brittany)...

Jan 8, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

Emmet Patrick Hughes 91, of White Bear Lake, MN Passed away on January 6th, 2015 at Pillars Hospice House in Oakdale, MN. Emmet was born on August 27, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Patrick and Katherine Hughes. Emmet was the middle of three children: Rose, Emmet, and Patricia (Trisha.) Emmet enlisted in the United States Army and served in World...

Jan 5, 2015

PAMELA ARENDT (Hawk-Kuester) Age 62 – Passed Away Peacefully at Home While Surrounded by her Loving Family After a Long and Courageous Battle with Cervical Cancer Preceded in death by father, Wilmer “Bud” Hawk; sister, Cynthia; granddaughter, Caroline; and nephew, Frank. Survived by daughters, Angela (Jason) Mesich and Christine (Mark) Shaw; son, David Jr. (Kelly) Kuester; grandchildren, Renee, Alecia, Hunter,...

Jan 4, 2015

Jan 4, 2015

Viola Brisson (nee Vail) Age 89 of Hugo Passed away suddenly on January 4, 2015 Joins in heaven parents, Clarence and Mayme Vail; husband, Roy; daughter, Clare; son-in-law, Ray; and other beloved relatives. Viola will be deeply missed by children, Linda Cummings, Judy (Mike) Crever, Mary (Mike) Gibbs, David (Kathy) and Jeremy (Amy); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings,...

Jan 2, 2015

VOLLHABER Mary Ann (Rettner) Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister Age 78 of Eagan, formerly of St. Paul Mary Ann was born on August 17, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frank and Dorothy Rettner. She attended Harding High School and married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Vollhaber on January 30, 1960 in St. Paul. Throughout her years she...

Dec 31, 2014

Johnson (nee Beer) Mary B. Beloved Mother, Grandma and GG Age 82 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by husband Robert. Will be dearly missed by 2 children, Kathy (Jim) Griemann of White Bear Lake and Robert (Mary) Johnson of Lino Lakes; 3 grandchildren, Mary (Josh) Maloy, Matthew (Jill) Miller and Shannon Johnson; 4 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Liam Maloy,...

Dec 30, 2014

Savage, R.N., Rose Marie Age 71 White Bear Lake Survived by Husband of 49 years Alan. Their 3 Children, Stacy (Bill) Waskosky of Maplewood, Alan II of Coon Rapids & Andy (Cindy) of Houston TX. There are 11 Grandchildren. Also by her siblings: Patty Donahue of IN, Judy Rector of KY, Bill (Jane) Mischel of FL, Jeanie (David) Berry of...