Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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

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 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,...

Jan 1, 2013

Clime, Helen “Honey” Beloved Aunt Age 96 of St. Paul Passed away on January 1, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Clime. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and additional loving family member, “Bernie” Frevel. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM FRIDAY, January 4, 2013 at MARIAN CARE CENTER, 200 Earl St., St. Paul with visitation one hour...

Dec 31, 2012

Ellingson, Alice I. Angel in our family Formerly of White Bear Lake Age 87. Passed away on December 31, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Marlyn; brothers, Walter, Edward, and Bernard Schulte; sisters, Verna and Alice Ellingson, and Iris Denio. Survived by a sister, Laura Johnson Parker of MD; brother-in-law, June Denio of Brooklyn Center; many nieces and nephews; special...

Dec 31, 2012

Bauman, Richard Age 87 Korean War Veteran Of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by Theresa Pipars. Survived by a son Victor (Priscilla) Pipars of WBL and god-son Andrew Lacis. There are 7 grandchildren: Jennifer, Amy, Matthew, Erik, Heather, Michael & Nate and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may gather at 4 PM FRIDAY at MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY, 4738 Bald Eagle...

Dec 30, 2012

Swanson, Les A Man of Integrity Age 74 born in Superior, WI and died at his home in Dellwood. Survived by his wife Carol and 2 children: William “Bill” (Lynne) of Pueblo, CO and Lynn (Paul) Weitzel of Woodbury. He loved to spend time with his 4 grandchildren: Lee, Jordan, Grace & Andrew. Also survived by his sister Aileen Tucker...

Dec 26, 2012

Costa, Jr., Peter Loving Husband, Dad & Papa. Age 81, of Little Canada. Co-Founded Costa Farm Passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2012. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Ilene; parents, Peter & Jenny; sister, Rose Cutrara; and nephew, Phillip Cutrara. Survived by children, Peter (Cherry), Linda Costa and Ron (Karin); grandchildren, Peter, Joseph, Gina & Grace; and...