Obituaries

Sep 5, 2014

Georgia Ann Murphy (nee Burns) “Janny,” “Jo” – Former East Sider 10/29/1927 - 9/5/2014 Former parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Vincent “Ben;” brothers, Richard G. Burns and Patrick T. Burns; and other beloved relatives. Survived by children, Patrick F. (Patricia L.), Michelle M. (Ron) Reuther, Mary Teresa (Mike) Minkiewicz, Georgia (Scott)...

Sep 4, 2014

ARTA ANNE "SIS" LARSON (nee Westphall) Of White Bear Lake 1/30/1936 to 9/4/2014 Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Julia (Thiering); daughter, Laurie; twin brother, Arthur "Bud"; and brother, John. Survived by husband of 58 yrs, Clarence; sons, Thomas (Georgina), Steven (Judy), Jeffrey (Sarah) and Jon (Elizabeth); daughters, Pamela and Denise (Thomas Kepple); brothers, William (Mary Lou) and Cecil;...

Sep 2, 2014

Deborah Ann Shekoski Age 59 Of St. Paul Passed away on September 2, 2014. Survived by husband, Raymond; two children, Rebecca (Mike) Wichlacz of Richfield and Alicia Wichlacz of Minneapolis; grandson, Peter Warren; siblings, Mike (Diane) Mergens of Woodbury and Jill (Dave) Piechowski of St. Paul; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2...

Aug 31, 2014

In loving memory of a life too short: Gideon Armando Secord 8/9/1991 – 8/31/2014 Survived by his mother, Colleen (Ryder) Anderson; father, Troy Secord; grandparents, Vic Ryder, Sandy and Armando Esparza, and Kathleen Britton; sisters, Allison Boldt (Virock) and Adrieana Hansen; cousins, Alisha Otteson, Rae Rodriguez, Travis Anderson, Kyle Whyte, Blake Britton, Aisha Secord, Cody Anderson, Spencer Whyte and Mitchell...

Aug 30, 2014

Kraft, Joan Elizabeth White Bear Lake Volunteer Age 83. Joined her dear ones on August 30th. Preceded in death by her beloved parents albert & Ida Cook, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 1st husband and their son Mark, 2nd husband of 42 years Richard (Dick) Kraft, 7 aunts, uncles, cousins & niece. Joan dedicated her life to helping others. Retired from...

Aug 29, 2014

Aug 29, 2014

Tarble, Sharon “Sherri” Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandma Age 76 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by daughter LeeAnn. Survived by husband Les and 3 children: Greg (Sharon) of Maplewood; Dan (Kari) of White Bear Lake and Chris Peterson of Cottage Grove. There are 3 grandchildren: Alicia, Heather & Zach. Also by a sister Carole (Terry) Pratt of FL....

Aug 29, 2014

Howard, Bob Age 77 of Mahtomedi Lifelong White Bear Area Resident Preceded in death by grandson, Ben. Survived by his wife, Kay; and 9 children: Jeff (Jean) Howard of Circle Pines; Tom (Kathi) Howard of St. Paul; Jenny (Ted) Hewes of St. Paul; Greg (Kris) Howard of Lino Lakes; John (Colleen) Howard of St. Paul; Julie (John) Anderson of Savage;...

Aug 27, 2014

Moser, Zeno A. Beloved Husband, Father & Grandpa Lifetime 3M’er Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy. Survived by three children, Vicki Kephart, John (Barb) and Greg; grandchildren, Shelby, Matt, Lee and Todd; great-grandchildren, Madisyn, Cole and Logan; special niece, Linda; and other relatives and friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 4-7 PM on Thursday, September 4,...

Aug 24, 2014

ROSE M. URBAN (nee Kotefka) Age 103 Passed Away on August 24, 2014 Rose was preceded in death by Frank Urban, her beloved husband of 67 years; her daughter, Barbara Greatorex; her siblings, Joseph Kotefka, Eleanore Wegleitner, Ruth Yerke and Jerry Kotefka. Survived by her sisters, Florence Frandsen; children, Frank (Barb) Urban, John (Norella) Urban, Richard Urban/Nandisvara Ishaya, Rosemary (John)...

Aug 24, 2014

MICHAEL P. "MIKE" CASELLO, SR. Age 86 of St. Paul Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather Died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Retired member of Roofers Local #96. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Josephine; granddaughter, Rhae Anne; and siblings, Sam, Baby John, John, Anthony, Mary, Sue, Anne, Antoinette, Rose, Clara and Josephine. Will be dearly missed by...

Aug 23, 2014

Aug 23, 2014

Aug 23, 2014

Napiwoski, Penny “Grannybaby” Age 89 of White Bear Lake Went home to be with Gene on August 23, 2014. Penny will be missed by her children, Thomas and Karen; 3 grandchildren, Nanner (Mike), Scott (Kate) and Todd; 3 great grandchildren, Nick, Blake and Jacob; Savers and IHOP. Memorial Service 2 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. John in...

Aug 23, 2014

SHANNON JUDE JOHNSON Age 49 of St. Paul, MN Formerly of Lindstrom, MN Shannon was born on January 31, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota and he passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2014 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shannon attended Chisago Lakes High School and served in the United States Army following graduation. He was a cook and a bartender throughout...

Aug 19, 2014

Lloyd E. Fitzenberger Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Brother Passed away peacefully on August 19, 2014 at age 82. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann; and daughter, Judy A. Meyhoff. Survived by five children, Joseph (Gretchen), Jean Hoffer, Jerald (Susan), James (Shari) and John; son-in-law, Pat Meyhoff; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Wayne (Sharon); and many nieces, nephews,...

Aug 17, 2014

Faith Lu Markie (nee Salie) Age 85 Of Willernie, MN Passed away on August 17, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Margaret; sister, Nancy Lagoon; and brother, Reynold Salie. Survived by beloved husband and soul mate of 65 years, Howard; children, Gregg (Lexy) and Sarah (John); best friend, Jack, the dog; grandchildren, Travis (Brittany) and Allison Warner; great-grandchildren,...

Aug 16, 2014

MARY L. VETTER (nee Herriges) Beloved Mother and Matriarch – Age 87 Went Home to her Savior on Aug. 16, 2014 She is again dancing with her beloved husband, Armin, and enjoying her reunion with precious children, Therese and Charles; her parents, Al, Therese and Ethel; and her sisters, Sylvia and Ann. Mary Lou will be greatly missed by her...

Aug 15, 2014

MARGARET "PEGGY" BOEGE Age 88 of Maplewood Precious Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma Peggy passed away on August 15, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 20, 1925 in Appleton, MN to Michael and Doris (nee Young) McTighe. “Mrs. Boege” taught 2nd Grade at Sacred Heart Catholic School for over 25 years. Peggy's passion for teaching...

Aug 10, 2014

Karen M. Glem Age 71 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on Aug. 10 Karen will be remembered for always having an extra plate at the table. She shared her love through her delicious cooking and baking. Karen enjoyed 52 years of unwavering love and support for and from her beloved husband, Rodney. They had 18 wonderful years of...