Obituaries

Nov 19, 2013

DOROTHY M. DUCHENE Age 89 Longtime Resident of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur T. and their son, Bill. Survived by children, Jill Forside, Mark Duchene, Steve (Nan) Duchene, Jackie (Les) Pillar, Scott Duchene and Don (Kathy) Duchene; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. The Funeral Service for Dorothy will begin at...

Nov 18, 2013

Leguil, Julie September 4, 1969 – November 18, 2013 Beloved Daughter, Sister & Aunt Died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm. 24 year employee of Apache Group. Preceded in death by brother, Sean Leguil; and birth father, Neil Christenson. Survived by parents, Jack and Janice Leguil; brothers, Andrew and Kevin Leguil; niece, Jessica (Craig) Schultz; nephew, Richard Leguil; birth mother, Debbie...

Nov 14, 2013

Kuczaboski, Bernice Age 93 May 18, 1920 – November 14, 2013 Passed away peacefully in CA. Preceded in death by husband, William; and granddaughter, Julie. Survived by children, Tony (Jan), Rosemary Kuczaboski, Michael (Judy), Carole (Steve) Sutton, and Janice (Andy) Masterman; nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Monday, November...

Nov 13, 2013

Cunningham, Marie B. Joined her Heavenly Father on November 13, 2013 Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud (Robert). Survived by four children, including Robert Jr. (Joanne), and Kathleen (Darrell Rooney); 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Marie was born November 7, 1921 in Elmwood, WI. After high school, she moved to the Twin Cities where she worked at 3M. She...

Nov 10, 2013

Nov 7, 2013

Lee, Virginia E. Age 96 Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away on November 7, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Pat; brother, Russ; sisters, Florence, Armine and Maxine. Survived by children, Jeannie (Pat), Suzanne (Ron), Mike (Barbara), Pat (RoseMary), Meg (Randy); 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Many thanks to the staff at the...

Nov 5, 2013

THOMAS J. O’BRIEN Age 83 of White Bear Lake Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Preceded in death by parents, John and Josephine; wife, Marlys; son-in-law, Joe Moeller; brother, John O’Brien; and sister-in-law, Beverly O'Brien. Survived by children, Randall O’Brien, Maureen (Bruce) Rivard, Michael (Deborah) O’Brien, Monica (Terry) Rivard, Genevieve (Michael) Conlin, Thomas O’Brien, Rose (Wayne) Pfaffendorf, Joseph (Diem) O’Brien and Claudia...

Nov 5, 2013

Nov 2, 2013

Norbert J. Spies Age 97, Lifelong resident of St. Paul Navy Veteran of WWII Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 2, 2013. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marion (nee Keis); and siblings, Ann Jackson, Louis and Clarence. Survived by children, Bonnie (Larry) Nadeau, Sue (Dale) Hurley Rector, Jane (Tom) McCarthy and Jim (Jean); grandchildren, Tom,...

Nov 2, 2013

Lloyd Mellen "Cooie" Age 76 Passed Away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 Cooie passed away at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born to the union of the late Wesley Mellen and Neva Mellen on February 23, 1937, in Milbank, South Dakota. Lloyd owned Shoppers City Bakery in St. Paul and Fancy Nancy Jewelry Store...

Nov 1, 2013

Peterson, Mary Jo (nee Hrella) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 1, 2013. Preceded in death by loving husband, Edward; parents, Joe and Mary; and brother, Donald. Survived by children, Mark (Nancy), Marcia (Joe Rheinberger), Meg, Monica (Paul) Nelsen and Mike; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Lois Hrella. Mary Jo...

Oct 31, 2013

Anderson, Raymond Leon Age 81, Born 2/16/1932 Gone to his heavenly home 10/31/2013 Survived by his second wife, Jane; 8 of his 9 children, Raymond (Phyllis) Anderson, Patricia (Chuck) Erickson, Kathleen Wenzel, Susan (Fred) Prokosch, Rick Anderson, Shirley (Mike) Germain, Randy (Kathy) Anderson and Debbie Jo (Dale) Roettger; 3 stepdaughters, Paula (Gerald), Pam and Keri; 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 1...

Oct 31, 2013

KOHLER Walter F. Age 84 Former President of Kohler Mix Survived by wife, MaryAnn and their 5 children: Doris Reinoso of St. Paul; Karen Garrod of Spokane, WA; Frank (Debbie) Kohler of Cedar Falls, IA; Gary (Mary) Kohler of Forest Lake; and Sue (Dan) Smith of Shoreview; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Further survived by sisters, Marcella (Marv) Cocchiarella and Jeanne...

Oct 29, 2013

Ricci, Frank “Frankie” Age 97 Life Long St. Paul Resident Passed away on October 29, 2013. WWII Army Veteran. Hamm’s Brewery Retiree. Frankie was a musician for 50 years. He sang and played the guitar and banjo. Avid fisherman. Member of the Knights of Columbus and Twin Cities Musician’s Union, Local 30-73. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine; three siblings,...

Oct 29, 2013

Arlene Berens (Wilma) Age 72, died Tuesday (10/29) at home with her family by her side Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; parents, James and Annabelle Worth; and siblings, James, Walter and William. Survived by children, Charles, Sandra and Dawn (Michael) Tacheny; six grandchildren: Brandon (Meagan) Tacheny, Nicole (Nathan) Duncan, Stephanie (Ryan) Janse van Rensburg, David (Jessica) Berens, Brian (Crystal)...

Oct 27, 2013

SHARON J. PETERSON (SINN) Age 49 of Vadnais Heights October 27th, 2013 Survived by husband & soul mate, Kevin O. Peterson and father, James Sinn. Preceded in death by mother, Corrinne. Sharon passed away peacefully at home. She will be lovingly remembered as: daughter, little sister, friend, night owl, aunti and Babe. From all of us ~ Love ya… Later....

Oct 23, 2013

Meyer, William J. “Bill” Age 79 of Maplewood Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Passed away peacefully on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maragret (nee Sporschutz) Meyer; and by brother and sister-in-law, Dick (Jean). Husband and best friend of Beverly (nee Absey) of 59 years. Survived by children, Greg (Gina) and Tom; three grandchildren,...

Oct 23, 2013

Steven M. Boldt Owner of Ryco Supply Company for 20 years. Of St. Paul, age 60, died on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, George & Jean; in-laws, Herbert & JeanAnn Proulx; sister Kathy; brothers Charlie and David; and by many close family members. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by wife of 40 years,...

Oct 22, 2013

Moran, Aaron J. Aaron is a hero and we are forever grateful Died on October 22, 2013 honorably saving his nephew, who was able to thank him before he passed. It is a comfort to know that he was not alone and his final thoughts were of gratitude and love. Aaron is survived by his parents, Daniel and Lynda (Kobett);...

Oct 22, 2013

Sockness, John M. of Cottage Grove Formerly of St. Paul Born August 28, 1927, died at home amongst his family on October 22, 2013. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Emelia (Dinzeo); precious daughter and son, Dawn Broich and Jay Sockness; Daughter-in-law, Michele; cherished grandchildren, Emily, Dustin, Megan and Madeline (Max Herrmann); Sister-in-law, Josephine Lapore; two brothers, Cliff...