Obituaries

Jan 27, 2014

Lindahl, Betty L. Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma age 77 of Oakdale. Born February 1, 1936, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; parents, Myron and Rose; two sisters; one brother. Survived by children, Lynn (Joe) Masanz, Steve, Scott, Kevin (Mary Jo) and Cheryl (Mike) Maki; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 25, 2014

Eleanor Kerchner (nee Nelson) Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has left us with heavy hearts. Preceded in death by parents, William & Evelyn Nelson; brother, Howard Nelson; and children’s father, William Kerchner. Survived by children, Karen (Dave) Hilleren, Dick (Kathy) Kerchner, Bo (Coleen) Kerchner, Barb (Bob) Valley, Kay (Jay) Lowinske, Jeanne (Matt)...

Jan 24, 2014

Steven R. “Butch” Buche Age 53 Of Lino Lakes Passed away unexpectedly on January 24. Beloved father of Steven, Robb (Clare) and Cady; also survived by lifelong special friend, Patricia Buche; parents, Joseph and Leola; siblings, Julie (Gregory) Hillenbrand, Joette Buche, Jocelyn (Jayson) Anderson, Beverly (Philip) Gomez, Mary (Stephen) Narog, Joseph Buche, Denise (Daniel) Leibel, Barbara (Anthony) Rechtzigel, Charles Buche...

Jan 22, 2014

Marie A. Schuster (nee Ruberto) Age 91 of St. Paul Beloved Sister, Aunt & Friend Passed away peacefully on January 22. Preceded in death by mother, Ann; and sisters, Patricia Jackson and Marcella Pientka. Survived by brother, Frank Ruberto; special friends, Alice O’Neill, Jenny Lynch and Jean Finsted; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10...

Jan 21, 2014

Letourneau, LaVern Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Age 87 of Moose Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake. Passed away on January 21, 2014. Survived by son, Bob (Andre); four grandsons, Steven (Andrea), Philip (Sara), Brian (Kristi), Cleve; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Abby, Bailey, Braden, James; brother, Jim Elfstrom; and by many nieces and nephews. LaVern touched the lives of many people...

Jan 17, 2014

Sellers, Silas B. Loving Father, Grandfather Great-Grandfather & Friend Age 87 of White Bear Lake. Passed away on January 17, 2014. Survived by sons, Joseph and John; granddaughters, Tara, Amy, Kristy, Alison, Sarah, Katie; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois; brothers, Winfield (Jan), Robert (Rose); many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, January 23, 2014 at First Lutheran Church,...

Jan 11, 2014

Junek, Christopher Martin “Chico” Passed away surrounded by family on January 11, 2014. Avid sports fan. Loved his family. Preceded in death by grandpa, Paul Florez. Survived by mother and father, Betty Florez-Junek and John Junek; grandma, Mary Aguirre; aunts, Teri, Christine, Antoinette; uncle, Paul; goddaughter, Andrea; close cousin, Andrew Ernst; and by many other cousins and friends. Mass of...

Jan 10, 2014

THEISEN William “Bill” Passed Away January 10, 2014 Age 82 – Proud Korean War Veteran Will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Irene (nee Jackels); his children, Allen (Koreen), Sandra (Chris) Schad and Father Eugene; grandchildren, Whitney, Connor, Lucas and Cole; and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon. Rosary at 4:30PM on...

Jan 10, 2014

LINDA McCLOSKEY Age 66 of St. Paul Passed Away on January 10, 2014 Preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Louetta McCloskey; daughter, Shawn; and sister, Bonnie Kelly. Survived by siblings, Jackie (Dennis) McMonigal and William “Bill” McCloskey; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation 10:00-11:30AM on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at Mueller Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear...

Jan 5, 2014

Larson, Frank E. III “Buddy” Age 60 of Saint Paul Passed away on January 5, 2014 Survived by mother, Irene (Bob) Tilghman; brother, Michael (Cheryl) Larson; sisters, Charlene (Dennis) Liljedahl, Teresa (Ken) Monn; and by nieces and nephews. Gathering of Family and Friends 3-5 PM Friday, January 10, 2014 at Mueller Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul.

Jan 5, 2014

Richard “Dick” Freudenberg Age 77 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather & Animal Lover Passed away unexpectedly at home on January 5th surrounded by family. Dick was a selfless man who treated anyone he met like a member of his own family. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Hazel; brother, Jim; relative, Bross; and good friends, Don Parker...

Jan 4, 2014

Grinsteinner, Betty (Maher) nee Berken Age 84 of Oakdale Passed away on January 4, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Casper Grinsteinner; former husband, James Maher; daughter, Susan Dally; and great-granddaughter, Keili Parker. Survived by children, Gary (Chris) Grinsteinner, Kathy (Bob) Leach, Peggy (Peter) Kostohryz, Peggy Cook, Betty Yanez (Dave), Michael, James and Paul Maher; son-in-law, Dave Dally; 22 grandchildren;...

Dec 29, 2013

MARK L. TEHLE Age 80 of Hugo, MN Beloved Grampie Preceded in death by wife, Sheila; brothers, Joe, Butch and Ronald Tehle; sister, JoAnne Haugen; sister-in-law, Marcy Tehle. Will be dearly missed by his daughter, Jodi (Pete) Hoff; grandsons, Randy and Reed Hoff; siblings, Theresa (Charles) Christenson, Richard Tehle, Patricia (Jerry) Crater, Betty (Ron) Raftevold and Don (Barb) Tehle; many...

Dec 28, 2013

Cully Charles Kuhl was born on October 27, 2013 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. After an eight-week battle he passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, December 28, to rest with God. He joins his great-grandparents Clarence “Cully” & Jerry Kuhl, Lawrence Swenson,...

Dec 26, 2013

Gary, Bette E. Age 87 Born in Detroit, MI Preceded in death by her husband George. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Ronald McDonald House.

Dec 26, 2013

Dec 25, 2013

Tarnowski, Diane M. Beloved Mother & Grandmother 4/20/1943 – 12/25/2013 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Survived by children, Scott Tarnowski, Kim (Paul) Morsching, Lori (Chris) Henderson and Troy Tarnowski; grandchildren, Adam, Brandon, Kayla, Derek and Miranda; also loved by many siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 3-6 PM Sunday, December...

Dec 24, 2013

Dec 24, 2013

Leier, Michael A. 3/24/1938 – 12/24/2013 Died peacefully on December 24 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Fran; sisters, Margaret and Mary Ellen; and brother, Joe. Mike (Cretin ’56) was an Army Veteran and a 50+ years licensed electrician with IBEW Local #110. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years, Lois (nee...

Dec 22, 2013

Ostrum, Elvira Passed December 22, 2013 After 91 glorious years Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; dear friend, Joe; sister, Agatha; brother, Donald; sons-in-law, George and Duane; and by three grandchildren. Survived by children, James (Peg), Judith Splitstoser, Marie Clewette, Vivian Leon, Dale (Donna), Renea (Harold) Jorgenson; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ora Payne and Vida Cordell;...