Obituaries

Oct 20, 2013

Age 74 of White Bear Lake Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather Born 7/7/1939 in St. Paul, MN and died 10/20/2013 at his home in White Bear Lake, MN. Preceded in death by sister, Judith Christensen. Survived by wife, Ila Basch; daughter, Rebecca (Chris) Bauer; son, Anton (Amanda) Basch; granddaughter, Carina Bauer; siblings, Margaret Zellmer, Kenneth (Dixie) Basch, John (Jean) Basch...

Oct 19, 2013

MARK A. SCHWIETZ, SR. Age 81 of White Bear Lake Passed Away October 19, 2013 Mark was the chairman of the five "F’s”: Faith, Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing. Preceded in death wife of 54 years, Genevieve “Jeni”. Survived by children, Mark Jr. (Nan), Norman (Wendy), Larry (Kristin) and Maria (Rob) Dengler; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, David; sister, Maxine...

Oct 18, 2013

SOPHIE J. CHLEBECK (nee Pudil) Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma ~ Age 90 Passed away October 18, 2013. Longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Stephen; grandson, Tyler; sisters, Leona and Sylvia; and brother, Donald. Will be dearly missed by her children, Anne Marie (Craig) Anderson, Don (Paulette), Richard (Pam),...

Oct 16, 2013

GLORIA M. ANDERT Sister of Luella Kipka, Rosemary Morin & Maryetta Lindgren Further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family. Funeral service at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Private burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Oct 13, 2013

DWANE "DW" GENTRY Age 59 of Oakdale Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2013 surrounded by his beloved family. Preceded in death by parents, Henley and Shirley (née Seebeck) Gentry; and sister, Louise Smith. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Michelle; children, Kristine (Eric) Steffen and Brian (Tina) Gentry; grandchildren, Nora & Emily Steffen,...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 13, 2013

Westlund, Irvin and Mary Mary Virginia Westlund, 90, died peacefully in Comfort Care at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. She had the assurance of eternal life through her faith in Jesus Christ. Mary was born on June 1, 1923 in White Bear Lake, MN to Sidney Michaud and Mary Ann (Fleming) Michaud. She graduated...

Oct 13, 2013

MUELLER Ross Age 49 of Farmington After a Brief Illness Survived by wife, Tammy; his two children, Zachary and Alexis; parents, Bob and Janet Mueller of Lakeville; brothers, Guy (Mary Ann) and Dave (Cindy); and many other family and friends. Visitation from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville with...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Noe B. Bibeau Proudly Served in U.S. Air Force Retired Air National Guard June 30, 1921 to October 10, 2013 Preceded in death by wife, Annette and 11 sisters. Survived by son, Rick (Judy); daughter, Sue (Tim) Cornwell; 6 grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Mary Lou; many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation 4-8PM on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Mueller...

Oct 10, 2013

Hensel, Margaret Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Member of Legion Post 620 Passed away on October 10, 2013. Margaret was born and lived most of her life in Centerville where she farmed with her husband, Leo and worked as a nurse in the Twin Cities area. She served as a Flight Nurse in the Pacific Theater during WWII. She was preceded...

Oct 9, 2013

Ek, June A. (neé Chapin) Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 85 of St. Paul and Pine City. Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon L.; daughter, Patricia Kirtland; grandson, Peter Ek-Pangerl; and brother, Glen. Survived by children, Jeanne (Mark) Duffy, Jacqueline (Dale) Ek-Pangerl, Margie (Pat) Conway, Lawrence (Patti) Ek, and John Ek (Nancy...

Oct 9, 2013

Oct 7, 2013

Rivard, Mark R. Age 60 of Lake Elmo Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on October 7, 2013. Mark was always there for everyone, sharing his time and talents. Preceded in death by parents, Mark and Patricia (Phillips) Rivard; brother, Tom, and nephew, Jonathan. Survived by wife of 37 years, Joan (nee Jablonski); children, Mike (Cristina), Janine (Trent) Peterson, Lisa (Nate)...

Oct 6, 2013

RON HYRKAS Beloved Husband, Father, Brother & Friend ~ Age 63 Ron was born on May 10, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Chester William and Loretta (nee Tuckner) Hyrkas; and his brother, Chester "Skip" Hyrkas. He will be dearly missed by...

Oct 1, 2013

73 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on October 1st Survived by children, Kirk and Kris (Steve) Possehl; grandchildren, Vance Bemlott, and Edward & Elizabeth Possehl; special friend, Delores Haggar; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, October 3, 2013 with Memorial Service at 7 PM at Mueller Memorial Lake Chapel, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave,...

Sep 27, 2013

MARK RAIOLA Passed Away Unexpectedly on September 27, 2013 at Age 51 Born in St. Paul on January 10, 1962. Preceded in death by mother, Rose. Survived by wife, Shelley; daughters, Alyssa and Jenna; father, Alfred; siblings, Suzanne, Michael (Lisa), Janelle and Lou (Kathy); mother and father-in-law, Treva and Dr. Michael Paparella; brother-in-law, Brad Munz; nieces, Moriah, Sarah, Andarra, Rachel...

Sep 25, 2013

Springer, Jr.; Frank Paul “Skip” Age 62 Vietnam War Veteran Passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Cloud. Preceded in death by parents, Frank Sr. and Audrey Springer. Survived by children, Heidi (Fred) Huckleberry, Matthew (Katie) Springer, and Alicia (Eric) Schaupp; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Steve (Mary), Mary, Sue (Jeff) and Nancy (Matt); and many loving relatives and...

Sep 24, 2013

Hartmon, Kathleen Elaine nee Gierok, McMahon December 23, 1931 – September 24, 2013 Survived by husband of 14 years, James L. Hartmon; five children, Colleen (Alvin) Klein, Timothy (Malisa) McMahon, Karen (Brian) Switala, Daniel (Dawn) McMahon, Brenda (John) Stace; 12 grandchildren, Angeline (Maclain) Kocha, Ian & Mitchell McMahon, Nicholas, Megan, Vincent, Connor & Karinna Switala; Danielle & Joseph McMahon, Madison...

Sep 23, 2013