Obituaries

Dec 2, 2012

Maki, Elsie S. Loved by four generations Age 98 of Saint Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2012. Preceded in death by husband of 30 years, Arvo; seven siblings; and son-in-law, Phillip Hiiva. Survived by children, Kathleen Kindgren, John (Carol) Maki, Karen (James) McGinnis; three grandchildren, Mark (Laura) Hiiva, John (Joy) Hiiva, David (Molly) Maki; five...

Dec 2, 2012

Dec 2, 2012

Bastien, Charles Richard “Dick” Born December 21, 1921 Died December 2, 2012 Preceded in death by parents, Charles O. and Catherine Bastien; sisters, Joan Rowe and Catherine Marthaler. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lorraine (nee Marchek); children, Claire Bastien, Anne Bastien Petersen (Curt), Patrice Mueller (Craig), Monica Bastien, Charles Bastien; grandchildren, Nick, Molly and Laura Petersen, Peter...

Dec 1, 2012

Rekucki, Esther G. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 90. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 1, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Sr. Survived by six children, Frank Jr., Jim (Laurie), Tom, Reno, Donna (Larry Schoonover), Anne (Robert) Marcotte; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Bjorn Johnson; and sister, Dorothy Anderson. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30...

Nov 29, 2012

Nov 28, 2012

Nov 27, 2012

Burnett, Janet Joy Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Daughter Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2012 at the age of 66. Preceded in death by father, Harvey Luehring; son, Eric Freeman; and grandson, Michael Becht. Survived by children, Kathy Peterson, Pam Bougie, Patricia Becht, Michelle Freeman; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; mother, Maxine Luehring; and three brothers. Memorial Service 2 PM...

Nov 26, 2012

Woitas, James L. “Jim” Age 90 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2012. Preceded in death by loving wife of 59 years, Jean; sisters, Marie and Eileen; brothers, Clarence and David. Survived by children, Buzz (Lu), Leo (Jan), Gary (Caroline), Lynda (Jim) Wolter, Sue (Joe) Wilking; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; special relatives...

Nov 25, 2012

Kareen M. Bemlott Age 77 of St. Paul Passed 11/25/12 Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving husband of over 50 years, Warren; son, Jeff (Sherri); granddaughters, Jessica and Bryanna; brothers, Kermit, Karl and Ken (Diane) Kriesel; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am, Friday, 11/30/12 at St. Mary of the Lake...

Nov 25, 2012

Sawyer, Laura Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; and by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Ralph (JoAnne) Sawyer, Sandy Lawrence; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Special thank you to the staff at Cerenity Care Center, White Bear Lake. Graveside service 12:05 PM Friday, November 30,...

Nov 24, 2012

Geraldine Katherine Pomahatch (nee Murphy) Grandma Patch Age 96, of White Bear Lake. Born 8/28/1916 in Faribault, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Albert (1983); sons, Gerald (2000) and Richard (2010); grandson, Sean (2011); parents, Frank and Ida (Lefto) Murphy; twin brother, Gerald; and six other siblings. Survived by children, Mary (Tom) Estrem and Stephen (Annette); 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren;...

Nov 23, 2012

Jan A. Bilodeau Age 60 – Passed 11/23/12 Beloved Friend & Sister Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy Bilodeau; and brother, Mark. Survived by sisters, Judy Montminy and Jean (Rick) Bichel; sister-in-law, Ruth (wife of Mark); beloved lifelong friend, Shirley Sopkiewicz; and many relatives and friends. Visitation 4 – 8 pm, Tuesday, 11/27/12 at Mueller Parkway Chapel, 835...

Nov 23, 2012

Nov 20, 2012

Rose Mary Geisenhoff Longtime Resident of White Bear Lake Age 84, passed 11/20/12. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; brothers, Tom and Jack Rose, John, Frank and Joe Caruso; and sister, Ann Shirek. Survived by daughters, Mary Ellen Coughlin and Jean (Harland) Drumm; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Julie Pinski, Madelyn Evanoff; brother, Carmen Caruso; and many other relatives and...

Nov 19, 2012

Urban, LaVonne M. Nee Hoffman Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Sister Passed away peacefully on November 19, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd “Shorty”; son, John; daughter, Connie; grandson, Frank III; sister, Shirley Arcand; brother, Chuck Hoffman. Survived by nine children, Ken of Apple Valley, Ron (Jeanne) of White Bear Lake, Jane (Tom) Bean of Oseola, WI, Jim (Roxane)...

Nov 14, 2012

Jerome “Jerry” Kassekert Age 63 – Passed 11/14/12 Beloved Brother Preceded in death by wife, Debra; and parents, Tony and Doris. Survived by siblings, Vern (Rosanne) and Mary (David) Vetter; and many nieces, nephews, and their children. Memorial service 1:30 pm, Monday, 11/19/12 at Mueller Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation 1 hour prior. Private interment at...

Nov 13, 2012

O’Callaghan, Mary P. Beloved Mother & Grandmother Age 87 Went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, James; sister, Betty Madden; niece, Sheila Beacher. Survived by children, Maureen Steines, Kathleen Zambrano, Brian O’Callaghan; grandchildren, Tony and Michael Marrone, Michelle Quinlan, Andrew Severin, Kevin Zambrano; great-grandchildren, Brian, Ashley, Michael, Matthew, Olivia, Jimmy, Mindee,...

Nov 7, 2012

Unger, Constance L. “Connie” nee Sarrack Beloved Mom & Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husbands, Roy Johnson and John Unger; son-in-law, Kim Stelly; two sisters; and one brother. Survived by children, Steve (Kathy) Johnson, Fran Stelly, Deno (Annie) Johnson; grandchildren, Danielle (Todd) Seidl, Melissa (Nick) Kluge, Sarah (Kyle) Cox, Monica...

Nov 5, 2012

Ferber, Clare nee Thomforde Age 87 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2012 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; parents, Lawrence and Caroline Thomforde; brothers-in-law, Bernard Ferber, Dick Winterer, and Bob Hanson. Survived by brother, Ken (Lorraine) Thomford; special nephew, Mark Thomforde; sisters-in-law, Marie Ferber, Charlotte Winterer, Lois Hanson, Mary Lou (Tom) Johnson; and...

Nov 5, 2012

Sarrack, Winnifred (Koch) Age 88 of Maplewood. Preceded in death by husband Carmen and her 11 siblings. Survived by 4 children; Nancy (Kenneth) Carlson of Marietta, GA; Carmen Jr. (Louanne) of Oakdale; Roxanne (Mike) Pierce of Scottsdale, AZ; Gus (Karen) of Oakdale; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation SATURDAY at 9:30am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at...