Obituaries

Sep 22, 2013

Doherty, William C. “Pugs” 11/7/65-9/22/13 Bill was born in Saint Cloud, MN, and eventually moved to Saint Paul with his family. On April 8, 2000, he married Tammy and then moved to Wisconsin in 2007. He worked in construction as a roofer and painter, loved sports, fishing, and his family. Bill had a great sense of humor, loved to joke...

Sep 21, 2013

Troy Jonathon Geck, 24, of White Bear Lake, MN and Santa Barbara, CA, died unexpectedly September 21, 2013. He was born in St. Paul, MN on May 17, 1989, Son of Donna and Tim Geck. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, CA. He was a student at UC-Merced, Santa Barbara City College and Century College. He worked...

Sep 19, 2013

Rudich, Carl H. “Charlie” WWII Veteran Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 87 of St. Paul Park. Passed away on September 19, 2013. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Jane; and infant son, Charles Hart. Survived by children, William (Cindy), Melissa (Mike) Schneider, Carl Jr. (Bryon) and Joe (Margaret); grandchildren, Carla (Jim), Randy (Amber), Calvin, Jack...

Sep 19, 2013

Myers, Beverly Retired 3M Employee Beloved Mother, Sister & Friend Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2013, reuniting with Jim and her parents, while surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Doris) Memmer; and husband, Jim. Survived by children, Lynn (Dan) and Scott (Soko). Beverly spent her finals months, as she spent her life, in...

Sep 19, 2013

TIETZ Charles J. Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 84 of St. Paul Preceded in death by wife, Donna and daughter, Colleen Jones. Will be dearly missed by daughter, Karla; son, Michael; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many brothers and other family and friends. Interment for both Charles and Donna at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. A...

Sep 18, 2013

Sep 18, 2013

Kohler, Helen Active Patron of St. Jude of the Lake Age 86 of Mahtomedi. She is preceded in death by husband Donald Kohler and their infant daughter Marlene and Harold Bealka. Her siblings Mary Ellis, Kate John & Pat Joe Moriarty. Survived by 13 children: Pat (Cathy) of White Bear Lake; Don, Jr. of North Branch; Douglas of Hugo; Dorothy...

Sep 15, 2013

Sep 15, 2013

My Precious Angel Age 29 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by her father Jeff Simonson and grandfather Jerry Simonson. Survived by loving mother Lori (Mike Kipka) of Forest Lake, grandmothers Sharon Scherer of White Bear Lake and Kathy Simonson of Bloomer, Wisconsin; grandfather Jerry (Bonnie) Scherer; aunts Brenda, Debbie, and Jodi; cousins Jackie, Steven and Katie, Scott, Jennifer,...

Sep 15, 2013

Zwicky, Paul J. Retd. Northwetern Bell/Qwest Long Time East Sider Passed away on September 15th, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife LaVonne. Survived by his children, John (Meredith) Zwicky, Catherine Hollerbach, Marie Swetalla; grandchildren, Anna and Julia Zwicky, John and Kevin Hollerbach, Sarah Swetalla; a sister Lucille Sculley; and by cousins, nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Visitation FRIDAY...

Sep 14, 2013

RANDY KAAR Age 56 of St. Paul June 5, 1957 ~ September 14, 2013 Loving husband, dad and papa. Survived by wife, Ann; children, Shannon and Shawn; and 4 grandchildren. Visitation 4-8PM on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. LIFE STORY Randy was born on June 5th 1957. He was the youngest of 3...

Sep 14, 2013

Pattie passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 22, 1950, the daughter of Alvin and Mary Kathryn (nee Goudie) Jamesgaard. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Heather Jamesgaard. Born May 22, 1950 in Minneapolis, died September 14, 2013 at her home in St. Paul. Preceded in death by her parents...

Sep 13, 2013

ROY WARREN KROMSCHROEDER Proud World War II Veteran Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2013. Preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Lorraine. Will be dearly missed by sons, Jerry (Sherry) and Jim (Sue); daughter, Jan (Harry) Braaten; grandchildren, Jeff (Carolyn), Jaime (Matt) Holst, Christopher (Alyssa) Braaten, Nick, and Alicia (Ryan) Bueckers; great-grandchildren,...

Sep 13, 2013

RICHARD F. "DICK" WIEDERHOLD Passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family Age 79. 9/30/1933 to 9/13/2013. Proud veteran. Retired from 3M. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Gertrude; 3 sisters, Frances Spores, Bernice Tessmer and Jeanette Jambor; grandchildren, Phil Todd and Kalyn Bastyr; and great granddaughter, Nevaeh Bastyr. Will be dearly missed by wife of 56 years,...

Sep 13, 2013

Johnston, Elvira P. nee Pirri Age 96 of St. Paul Much Loved Sister, Aunt, Great-aunt Died on September13th, 2013 Preceded in death by beloved husband Jerry; parents Emidio & Benedetta and brothers Achille (Dorothy) Pirri, Umberto (Virginia) Pirri and brother in law Lester Kurkoski. Survived by a sister Viola Kurkoski and brother Enrico (Marie) Pirri. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces,...

Sep 11, 2013

Diana Louise Hamilton Age 32 of Woodbury ~ Beloved Daughter, Sister, Friend Born on May 27, 1981. Went home to the Lord on September 11, 2013. Diana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by grandmother, Helen Fellerman. Survived by parents, Pastor Luches and LaVonne Hamilton; siblings, Kristi Hamilton, Daniel (Kari) Taylor and Terry...

Sep 11, 2013

Sep 10, 2013

ROBERT D. "BOB" LUSK, SR. Husband, Dad, PaPa, Brother, Uncle and Friend ~ Retired 3M Vietnam Veteran, 2 Purple Heart Recipient Died peacefully at home on Wednesday after a long and valiant battle with lung disease. Preceded in death by parents, Roger, Sr. and Joyce; brothers, John and Joseph; sister, Janice. Survived by his dream girl and wife, Chris (nee...

Sep 10, 2013

LAUREN CHRISTENE AGUIRRE Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend ~ Age 55 Preceded in death by mother, Karen Dear. Will be missed by husband, Andrew; children, Matt (Tracy), Stephanie (Dave) Gaetke, Brad (Bri), Andrew, Jr. and Nicholas; sister, Lynn (John) Sheff; niece, Karen (Bryce) Degendorfer; 7 grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Visitation 4-8PM on Friday (9/13) at Mueller...

Sep 5, 2013

Driscoll, Joseph W. Age 84 of White Bear Lake Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Our Lady of Peace Hospice on September 5, 2013. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Tuesday, September 10 at St....