Obituaries

Mar 30, 2014

Mar 30, 2014

Stanek, Winnie Former owner of the Piccadilly Restaurant in Mahtomedi Age 90. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Tom; and sisters, Jackie Hoeppner and Ginny Pawlenty. Survived by five children, Susie (Brent) Anderson, Valerie (Brien) Peterson of Mahtomedi, Brenda (Phil) Anderson of Stillwater, Tom Jr. of Woodbury, Joe (Becky) of Mahtomedi; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Mike, and Meredith Peterson; Ben, Hans...

Mar 29, 2014

Mar 28, 2014

ROBERT JOSEPH MOORE Age 88 of White Bear Lake Passed Away on March 28, 2014 Preceded in death by wife, Adele; daughters, Lynda and Mary; granddaughter, Amber; brothers, Jerry and Ted; and sisters, Pat and Marie. Survived by loving daughter, Alice (Steve) Shipstad; grandchildren, Jason (Kim) Wright, Carrie Wright (Frank) and Ashley Moore; great-grandchildren, Madeline and Leo; special nephew, Jim...

Mar 28, 2014

GERALD D. SMITH "JERRY" "BUTCH" Jerry was born and raised in Wisconsin and resided in St. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2014. He was known for being a handyman and was always helping other people. Jerry was always fun and loved his little jokes and pranks. He was a happy go lucky person and he was...

Mar 26, 2014

Selfe, Karen Lea Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on March 26, 2014. A few of Karen’s favorite things: tennis, snow-skiing and shrimp. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Don; and by sister, Cynthia (Edward). Survived by daughters, Beth, Robin (Dave) Plank; grandchildren, Christopher, Hayley (Jesse) Thiel, Kaelyn; great-grandchildren, James, Julie; and by her many tubes...

Mar 26, 2014

Joe Krawczak Age 85 of Circle Pines Beloved Dad & Grandpa Passed away peacefully on March 26th surrounded by his 3 children and his pastor, Gordy Steck. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Krawczak (nee LaMotte); his mother, Mary Ellen; his father, Joseph; and his brother, William Krawczak. Joe is survived by his children, Joe, Annmarie...

Mar 22, 2014

JEAN "PAPA" JUETTEN Age 83 - Passed Away Peacefully With His Family By His Side Born June 23, 1930 in St. Paul. Jeano loved spending time at his cabin at the lake. He was a member of the White Bear Lake American Legion Post #168. Worked at NSP for 37 years. Survived by wife, Kathleen Meyers Juetten; children, Gregory, Kim...

Mar 22, 2014

Kleiter Lucille “Lucy” K. Age 84 of Saint Paul 20+ year member of Order of Saint Benedict Passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2014 at Capitol View Transitional Care Center. Lucy was born on June 27, 1929 in St. Paul to Albert and Lucille Kleiter. Registered Nurse at Regions Hospital in the Cardiovascular Care Unit. Lifelong member of Sacred Heart...

Mar 21, 2014

Mar 18, 2014

RAYMOND J. KIEMEN US Marine WWII Veteran - Age 92 Beloved Husband, Father & Grandpa Preceded in death by daughters, Jean and Susan. Survived by wife, Jane; children, Joseph (Bobbi), Robert, Richard (Kris) and John; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Visitation from 4-8PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Memorial...

Mar 17, 2014

Kromer, Eileen Mary Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great-Grandmother - Age 84 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Robert Kromer Sr.; parents, Frank (Ann) Sager; five brothers; and by one sister. Survived by children, Bob (Diane) Jr.; Jim (Sheila); Mary (Jim) Rankin; Mike (Maggie); Mark (Sue); 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis...

Mar 17, 2014

Joan V. Brihn (nee Pinto) Age 78 of Siren, WI Formerly of White Bear Lake, MN Joan passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014 with her daughter Micki at her side. Joan was born on July 23, 1935 in Camden, NJ. For 43 fantastic years Joan lived and raised 3 children in White Bear Lake, MN. She spent the next...

Mar 12, 2014

MERCIER Elmay B. “Ellie” Passed Away Peacefully Surrounded by her Loving Family on March 12, 2014. Ellie faced Multiple Myeloma courageously for nine years. She was a lifelong resident of Madison, WI and spent the last 18 months near her family in White Bear Lake, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse John “Jack” Mercier; her parents; and 7...

Mar 12, 2014

Wilbert “Roy” LaFosse Age 73 – Passed away after a long struggle with Parkinsons. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Kay LaFosse; infant son, Stephen; parents, Corea and Olive; sisters, Jean Richard and Rita Doucet; brothers, Henry, A.C. and Clifford. Survived by brothers, Jim, Raymond and Tom; children, Lori (Tom) Peltier, Lisa (Clifford) DeBilzan and Allen (Carla) LaFosse; grandchildren, Anthony...

Mar 12, 2014

Leo A. Albertson Age 88 of White Bear Lake Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa Leo passed away peacefully at home on March 12th, 2014. He is preceded in death by his son, James and brother, Donn. Leo will be forever missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Anna Mae; children, Patricia (Stephen) Schuster and Steven Albertson; grandchildren, Matthew, Luke...

Mar 11, 2014

Richie, Fred Sr. Beloved Father, Grandfather, & Great-Grandfather – Age 84 Went to be with his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy, on March 11, 2014. Fred was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carmen, William, Steve, Esther, Ann and Virginia. Survived by five children, Fred Jr., Steve, Linda, David (Holly), Peggy (Tim) Ruiz; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and...

Mar 10, 2014

Klaas, Bernard G. “Ben” Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 90. Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2014 surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Maryann; parents, Frank and Agnes Klaas; brothers, Raymond and Bert; grandson, Michael Kozub; and great-grandson, Chance Borner. Ben is survived by children, Barbara (Gary) Mitchell, John Klaas,...

Mar 4, 2014

Herbert Thomas Alberg World War II Veteran. Age 90 of Vadnais Heights. Herb passed away peacefully March 4, 2014. Beloved spouse, father, grandparent. Preceded in death by loving wife, Charlotte. Survived by daughters, Barbara (Mark Brewer) and Debra (Jeffrey Kohen); grandchildren, Laura Piotrowski, Holly Paseka, Christy Piotrowski, Thomas and Elizabeth Kohen; and brother, Jack Alberg. Herb attended Humboldt HS. At...

Mar 3, 2014

Burbach, David Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Surrounded by family, David went to be with his beloved wife, Jean, on March 3, 2014. Survived by children, Steve (Carol), Mike (fiancée, Carol), Cathy (Joe) Coudron, Jeff (Colleen); 12 grandchildren, Christopher, Josh, Tiffany, Melissa, Amanda, Megan, Christina, Connor, Josh, Jake, Joey, Brooke; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Lloyd Burbach; special canine companion, Molly; other...