Obituaries

Jan 16, 2013

St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday, January 20, 2013 HENDRICKSON, RUTH (LANE) Age 79 on January 16, 2013 Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; 4 brothers and 2 sisters; fiancé and best friend, Ken Wikre. Survived by 1 son, Daniel (Sally), 4 daughters, Janet Sigstad (Rich), Debbie Danielson (Russ), Dawn Kleis (Al), Danell Westbrock (Bob); 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; Kenny...

Jan 15, 2013

Schlecht, Anthony T. Beloved Son – Age 21 PFC – Army Veteran Honorably discharged on December 27, 2012 after 3 1/2 years of service. Unexpectedly passed away while visiting friends in Alaska on January 15, 2013. Preceded in death by grandparents, Donald Donahue, Walter Schlecht, Dan Caneff, and Mike Verville. Survived by mom and dad, Marty and Julie Ann Schlecht;...

Jan 13, 2013

Irber, Alma L. of Blaine Preceded in death by husband, Wilfred; siblings, Martin, Alvera, Frank, Chris, Elmer and Ralph. Survived by son, James (Nancy); grandchildren, Chris and Nicky. Longtime resident of St. Paul and member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank the staff of White Pine Assisted Living. Private memorial service was held at Our Saviour’s...

Jan 13, 2013

Murnane, Anna Mae “Ann” Nee Kelly Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 13, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Bridget Kelly; brother, Coleman (Virginia) Kelly. Beloved wife of 53 years to Dick Murnane; loving mother of MaryPat Mahowald (Brad Heil), Rick (Cheryl), Rob (Julie), Peggy (Steve) Drobinski, and Mike (Marnie); the “texting” gramma of Andy (Colleen)...

Jan 12, 2013

Emery, Mary (Yarusso) Beloved Mother – Age 85 Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Franklin. Survived by husband, Donald Emery; children, David, Doreen, Frederick, Maryellen, Michael; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Memorial service 11:30 AM Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Mueller Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation one hour prior. Interment Forest Lawn...

Jan 12, 2013

Jan 10, 2013

COSIMINI Joseph Peter A truly kind and gentle man Age 90, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Elsie; parents, Leonello and Palmira; brother, Leo; sister, Julia; and daughter-in-law, Angie. Survived by sons, Greg and Mark; grandsons, Mike (Amelia) and Charlie; nieces, nephew, grand nieces and nephews, other relatives...

Jan 10, 2013

Cartier, Richard Erwin Age 89 of White Bear Lake WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Donohue; nine brothers; one sister. Survived by Joyce Cartier; children, Sandy (Jim) Letourneau, John Cartier, Robert J. Cartier, Michele Cartier, Carrie Cartier; grandchildren, Jason and Jeremy Meyers, Casey Cartier, Tonya Gagne; Lauren and Erin Donohue; great-grandchildren,...

Jan 9, 2013

Carl D. Capra Age 95, passed 1/9/13 Retired 3M Employee Preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Marie; and daughter, Carlene Paddock. Survived by children Doreen (Mel) Dario and Greg (Sandy) Capra; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Haley; and brother-in-law, Al Collyard. Carl served in the Army Air Corps During WWII where he took part in combat...

Jan 9, 2013

Herlitz, John Good Friend WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Patti. Survived by sister, Loretta; many nieces and nephews; and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Mueller Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Jan 8, 2013

Tucci, Joan of White Bear Lake formerly of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband, Joseph, and Brother-in-law, Gordon Swanson. Survived by; Children, Claudia (Dale) Zellmer, Cathy (Bill) Nyquist, Barbie (John) Lundberg, Peggy (Tom) Geskermann, Mary (Peter) Bydzovsky, Mike (Jennifer), Tom (Amy), & Greg her Grandchildren, Brian (Kristie), Mark, Becky, Kathryn, Anna, Grace, Holly, Luke, Eric, Christopher, Abby, & Joe;...

Jan 8, 2013

Roberta “Betty” (Sproessig) Korf Age 96 of White Bear Lake. Passed 1/8/2013. Celebration of Betty's Life on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1 - 4 pm at the White Bear County Inn, Hwy 61 and 96, White Bear Lake.

Jan 8, 2013

Jan 8, 2013

Bea A. Bohman (nee Broneak) Age 87 of Shoreview, died peacefully on 1/8/13. Bea was forever young and filled every life she touched with joy and love. Her life was founded upon the four principles of faith, family, friends and music. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack; 3 sisters and a brother. Survived by children, Casey (Tracy), Chris...

Jan 8, 2013

Jan 7, 2013

Slavik, Mildred Beloved Mother Age 102 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Emil Slavik; son-in-law, Gary Rosenow. Survived by children, Norman (Veronica) Slavik, Donald Slavik, Jim (Carol) Slavik, Joan Rosenow; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff at Oak Meadows and Optage Hospice for their loving care....

Jan 6, 2013

VanHoudt, Lorraine (Cochrane) “Lolly” Age 81 Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Gary Cochrane. Survived by children, Cheri Litz, Linda (John) DeRocker, Sandy Cochrane and Melody (Calvin) Randle. Memorial Service 12:30 PM Thursday, January 10, 2013 at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling, Minneapolis.

Jan 4, 2013

Weber, Irene M. Beloved Mom, Grandma GG & Sister Age 79 of Mahtomedi. Passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on January 4, 2013. Survived by children, Lyle Weber, Debbie (Jim) Hall, Judy (Robert) Hubbard, Bonnie (Don) Forga, Colleen Schwab, John Weber; brother, Sonny (Olga) Kraiter; grandchildren, Annie, Dusty, Georgie, Jim (Tiffany), April, Nick (Jessie), Brandon, Nicole (Morgan);...

Jan 4, 2013

MALONE, James Stephen Age 74 of St.Paul’s Eastside Died Friday, January 4, 2013 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Stephen and Anne; and nephew Stephen Stroh. Survived by wife, Kathy; children Jim “Bugsy” (Angie), Molly Docken (Jon) and Katie; his grandchildren Quinn, Griffin, Delaney, and Cecilia Malone; and Keely and Finn Docken; siblings Mary Ellen, Kathleen Stroh (Ben)...

Jan 3, 2013

Sonntag, Margaret Loving Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma Age 92 of White Bear Lake Passed away on January 3, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Hank. Survived by children, Peg Smith and Bill (Barb) Sonntag; grandchildren, Melissa, Daniel, Matthew, Nick, Angie, Mike, Pam, Cindy and Jeff; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Donna Mueller and Charles (Beverlee) Edwards. Mass of Christian Burial 4 PM Friday,...