Obituaries

Dec 27, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Sowada Age 86 of St. Paul Passed away on December 27, 2014 Preceded in death by husband, Arthur Sowada. Survived by siblings, Katherine Roehrich, Michael (Sue) Roehrich and Joanne (Paul) Chmielewski; brother-in-law, Anthony (Angeline) Sowada; sister-in-law, Rosemary Caspers; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM with visitation one hour prior to Mass...

Dec 27, 2014

Deborah Lynn Sullivan Age 62 Passed unexpectedly on 12/27/2014 Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Margaret Boe; and brother, Edward Boe. Survived by beloved husband, Paul; children, Kyle (Lana), John (Xong), Margaret and Thomas; grandchildren, Anthony, Kaitlyn, Cindy, Nicholas, Alice, Natalie, Olivia and Jack; and other relatives and friends. Deborah devoted her life to helping the disabled. A visitation...

Dec 25, 2014

ALBERT H. RYDER Age 87 of St. Paul Passed away on December 25, 2014 Preceded in death by parents, Nick and Lenore; wife of 63 years, Orra “Corky” (nee Green); 6 infant children; and siblings, Phyllis, Audrey and Nick. Survived by sons, Matt (Katie), Mike (Donna Yu) and Pat (Tracy); grandchildren, Katie (Tim), Ashley (Louis), Ben and Beth; great-grandchild, Riley...

Dec 22, 2014

Robert Mathew “Bob” Meis Age 85 of St. Paul. Born October 20, 1929 in St. Paul and died December 22, 2014 in Oakdale. Will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary Jane (nee Peltier); children, Diane (Lew) Schuweiler, Sharon (Bob) Eichten, Jim (Kathy Zehnder) Meis, Robin (Gary) Kleinendorst, Mark (Terri) Meis and Steve (Kathy) Meis; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Dec 20, 2014

Dec 17, 2014

JERRY K. FRASER Of Marine on St. Croix Formerly of Hugo and White Bear Lake Proud United States Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Dallas Joan Fraser. Will be dearly missed by children, Mary Elizabeth Fraser of Taylors Falls and Scott Fraser of Marine on St. Croix; grandchildren, Colin James and Angela Lea; and many other family and friends. Services...

Dec 16, 2014

VERNA "GRANDMA" HOMAN (nee Olchefski) Age 90 ~ Loving Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma But Known as “Grandma” to Everyone Born on May 23, 1924 and passed away on December 16, 2014. Preceded in death by first husband, LeRoy Ives; and second husband, Harvey Homan. Will be dearly missed by her children, Dick (Karon) Ives, Sandra (Richard Larson) Kunstleben, Louise...

Dec 13, 2014

Norbert P. Arnold, Jr. Former State Senator from Pengilly, MN Passed away on Dec. 13, 2014 at age 94 Preceded in death by parents, Norbert P. Arnold Sr. and Alys Cummings; first wife, Wilma Kienlen; and sister, Ruth (Les) Johnson. Survived by loving wife, Agnes Arnold; daughters, Barbara M.D. (Stephen M.D.) Guthrie of Livonia, MI; Rebecca (John Grant M.D.) of...

Dec 13, 2014

Thomas M. VanDell Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle & Friend Passed away at age 60 on December 13, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Preceded in death by father, William; sister, Patricia Handlos; and father-in-law, Joseph Hurd. Survived by loving wife, Jody; children, Shane (Sara Heimer) and Jamie (Jason) Cloutier; grandchildren, Dalton Cloutier, Tehya...

Dec 10, 2014

Dec 10, 2014

Paul G. Gillen “P.I.G.” Age 58 of East St. Paul Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend Passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Mariko. Survived by loving children, Matthew (Kristin) and Maleea; father, John; siblings, Charly (Darrell) Kasal, Mike (Vel) and Steve (Betty); friend and mother to children, Pam (Billy); and many nieces, nephews,...

Dec 9, 2014

Donna Jean DeMike (nee Burdash) Age 68 Of Woodbury Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 9, 2014 from Alzeimer’s. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Corrine Burdash, niece Cyndi Winter, sisters-in-laws Josie Burdash and Jan DeMike; and mother-in-law Eleanor DeMike. Survived by loving husband, Dennis; stepchildren, Wendy DeMike, Adina (Tony) Carrillo and Justin DeMike; grandchildren, Joshua...

Dec 9, 2014

Scalze, Rocco Thomas 72, of Oakdale was born June 8, 1942 and is preceded in death by parents Angelo and Mabel Scalze, brothers Rick and Michael. Survived by wife, Colleen, son Rico, and daughters Kimberly Wardle, Gretchen Micheler and Tracy Smoley; sister Patricia Juaire; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service MONDAY at...

Dec 7, 2014

Frederick Patrick “Fred” McDowell Born December 5, 1926 Passed December 7, 2014 Of Mahtomedi. Born in Duluth. Preceded in death by parents, Cyril and Fern; nephew, Michael Lilly. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Lamese Magdalene McDowell (nee Skaff); brother, Larry; sisters, Joan Signorelli and Colleen (LeRoy) Lilly; sister-in-law, Georgette (Don) Englebrecht; many nieces and nephews. Attended the Minneapolis...

Dec 6, 2014

Barbara Joan Truso (Rusch) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Dedicated volunteer and adult education teacher of St. Paul, died peacefully on December 6, 2014. Preceded in death by twin, Bernice M., parents Joseph A. Rusch, Sr. and Marion C. (Straka), sister MaryAnne Blommel, brother Jerome A. Rusch. Survived by husband of 58 years, Francis E. Truso, children Mark (Carla), Stephen...

Dec 5, 2014

Dec 3, 2014

KATHLEEN "LOLLY" MAY HUBBARD (nee Flanagan) Kathleen May Flanagan Hubbard won the battle with Alzheimer's. She was born August 17, 1923 in St Paul, MN. She met and fell in love with Warren from Newport, MN and they were married in San Diego while Warren served in the Navy on December 5, 1943. Kathleen was an industrious worker along with...

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