Obituaries

May 13, 2013

GLORIAN GANGL Peacefully Went to Heaven on May 13, 2013 Survived by husband of almost 63 years, Edmund; children, John (Barb) and Lori Gangl Humble; granddaughters, Elizabeth (Teron) Rushmeyer and Jenna (Ryan) Dickenson; and great-granddaughters, Mindy and Haylee Handt and Olivia Dickenson. “Old Grandma” will be especially missed by “the girls” who spent a lot of overnights enjoying cooking, baking...

May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013

LIEN, Margaret Preceded in death by husband, Floyd. Survived by 8 children, Dennis, Linda McNanney, Doug, Teresa Shaver, Judy Hanson, Donna Gleason, Jim and Bob; 17 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Blvd., Mound. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at...

May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013

AGNES CUCCHIARELLA (nee Carigiet) Age 89 of Maplewood Passed Away on May 13, 2013 Preceded in death by husband, Pat “Pucka” and six siblings. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Patty (Jim) Kenaley, Mary, Sue (John) Strese, Annette (Chris) Kovalchuk and Lori (Kevin) Roth; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at 12PM (noon) on Saturday,...

May 11, 2013

Westergren, Jerold R. Longtime Steel Worker & Korean War Veteran Age 78. Passed away on May 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Russel and Myrtle Westergren; first wife, Murlen; daughter, Diane; and brother-in-law, John Frantzen. Survived by wife of 20 years, Yvonne; daughters, Bobbi Jo (Steve) Schlais, and Kristen Westergren-Newton; step-sons, Douglas (Ann) Westphal Jr., and Jason (Summer) Gieser;...

May 8, 2013

Wakefield, Rosemarie Age 81 Died on May 8, 2013 Rosemarie devoted her life to serving God. Survived by three nieces, Patty (Paul) Kane, Joni Maki, Mary Rose Bour; many great-nieces and nephews; and by her extended family of pets. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,...

May 8, 2013

Schwietz, Shirley A. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Preceded in death by her brother, Rudy Swelland; and sister, Judy Cunningham. Survived by husband of 57 years, David Schwietz; children, Cynthia Schwietz, David (Christina) Schwietz; granddaughters, Chloe and Annika; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St....

May 7, 2013

HERBERT H. REICHOW Age 92 of White Bear Lake Passed away on May 7th, 2013. Survived by Meda, his wife of 65 years; son, Gary (Vicki); daughters, Maralyn and Julie (Steve) Firkus; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Herb was a proud WWII Vet, a deliveryman for St. Paul Milk and Yocum Oil, and served as the "Bar Manager Extraordinaire" at...

May 7, 2013

Ericson, Evelyn M. (nee Klein) Age 93 of East St. Paul Loving Mother, Grandmother, Friend June 1, 1919 – May 7, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; brother, Herbert; brother-in-law, Edmund Probst; sister-in-law, Lucile Probst; son-in-law, Terry Pearson. Survived by daughters, Mary Pearson, Charlene (Bill) Vilendrer; sons, Robert (Connie), Thomas (Carol), John (Ruby), Michael, Richard (Barbara), Charles (Diane), Patrick...

Apr 29, 2013

Apr 27, 2013

GIRARD A. "SMITTY" SMITH Age 80 of St. Paul Passed away April 27, 2013 Born March 20, 1933 on St. Paul’s eastside. Graduate of Johnson High School. Preceded in death by daughter, Cindy; and sister, Jerita Erickson. Survived by loving wife, Sherrie; children, Scott (Karol), Susan Fisher, Christine (Philip) Rogalin, Sandra (Jeff) Call, Guy (Kris) and Jennifer Wilhelm; step-children, Timothy...

Apr 27, 2013

JEROME "JERRY" GLEM Age 63 of Stacy (Formerly of White Bear Lake) Passed away at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Madelyn; and sister, Darlene. Survived by loving wife, Laura; 4 children, Clifford, Jeremy, Bryon (Heather) and Chad (Angie); his treasured, crazy 8 grandchildren; and sister, Joanne. Jerry worked at Acrometal (formerly...

Apr 24, 2013

Marie Wilhelmina Weekes 5/21/1920 - 4/24/2013. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry; sons, Jeffrey and Jon. Survived by daughter Barbara Mueller, son-in-law David Mueller, grandson Nicholas Mueller and great grandson Bryce Mueller, daughter Julie Weekes, granddaughter Dana Weekes. There will be a celebration in Marie's honor at her daughter, Barb's house. The celebration will take place outdoors as it was...

Apr 22, 2013

Stenzel, Merrill J. Beloved Brother and Uncle Age 83 of St. Paul Passed away on April 22, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry J. and Johanna Stenzel; sister, Joan; and brother, Harold. Survived by sisters, Shirley (John) Hanson and Betty (Raymond) Wagner; nephews, Gregory (Kristine) Hanson, Kenneth (Maria) Wagner, Michael Wagner, Scott (Kim) Wagner and Chris Wagner; nieces, Jeanne...

Apr 22, 2013

Krieglmeier, Joan Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2013 after a long battle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Just before Joan moved into St. Therese of St. Odilia, she was able take one last trip to the casino, something she loved to do very much, with her husband, Ferdie. Joan enjoyed...

Apr 20, 2013

Joan M. Madia Beloved Sister Age 69 of St. Paul Passed away on April 20, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Anthony “Tom,” Sr. and mother, Carmel Madia. Survived by brother, Anthony “Tony” Madia, Jr.; sisters, Judy Pazdernik, Toni (Dennis) Damico, Marian (Mike) McBroom, and Marie (Thomas) Thell; four nephews, Thomas, Robert, Michael and Joel; niece, Dana; two great-nephews; and...

Apr 19, 2013

Frascone, John M. Age 88 Long Time St. Paul Resident Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2013. Former painter for the Great Northern Railroad and 3M company. John was a great fisherman and story teller. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Faustina; and by brothers, Luciano and Luigi. Survived by beloved wife of 65 years,...

Apr 18, 2013

WEINHAGEN Doris P. (nee Bohlig) Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, age 92, surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend of 68 years, Bob; her much loved sister, Helen Brown; and her brother-in-law, Gordon Brown. Dorie was the best mom and grandma anyone could...

Apr 17, 2013