Obituaries

Dec 26, 2012

Dec 25, 2012

Dumer, Florence Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Great-Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. Preceded in death by husband, Lewis W. Dumer; and son, Robert Heinrich. Survived by five children, Gary (Terry) Dumer, Richard (Cynthia) Dumer, Diane (Richard) Pelletier, Donald (Joyce) Dumer, Beverly (James) Lau; daughter-in-law, Diane Heinrich; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM...

Dec 24, 2012

Donald “Rocky” Gorowsky Donald “Rocky” James Gorowsky, 82, died on December 24, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Roseville, MN. The visitation will be at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church in White Bear Lake, MN. Father John Mitchell will say Mass beginning at 11 AM. Donald was born on September 3, 1930 in St. Paul, MN. He...

Dec 23, 2012

Adams Sr., Gary Age 64 of White Bear Township Died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on December 23, 2012. Preceded in death by his father, Walter Loman Adams; brother, Walter “Bill” Loman Adams; and step-sister, Amy Louise Bernier. Survived by his wife, Maria Adams; mother, Marjorie Bernier; step-father, Francis Bernier; brothers, Lee Adams, Jack Adams, and step-brother, John Bernier. Also...

Dec 22, 2012

Holman, Lloyd E. Age 93 of Apple Valley Formerly of Richfield Passed away peacefully December 22, 2012. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Dorothy; sister, Ethel; and his parents. He is survived by son, David (Maureen); and grandchildren, Kalli, Paige and Chad. Graduate of South HS in Minneapolis and WWII US Army Veteran. Retired from TCF in 1986....

Dec 21, 2012

Dunnigan, Dorothy Anne Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2012. Renown story-teller. Active member of Kooks and Copycats. Loved to be outdoors, especially working in her yard and at her Lake Nancy Cabin. Dorothy loved to spend time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Noack; brother, Richard...

Dec 18, 2012

Marion Nelson (Formerly Marion Osojnicki) Age 88 of Roseville passed 12/18/12. Longtime employee of Spotts International. Preceded in death by husbands, Emil “Steve” Osojnicki and Floyd Nelson; and 5 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Mark (Carol) Osojnicki, Ann (John Goldenberg) Zender, Toni Osojnicki and Clark (Kris) Osojnicki; grandchildren, Sarah Osojnicki and Steven (fiancé Merisa Kendall); and brother, Lynn Comstock....

Dec 16, 2012

Hansen, Thomas “Tom” Age 73 Passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 16, 2012. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Loretta (McKenna) Hansen. Tom is survived by the love of his life, Nancy (St. Martin) to whom he was married for 52 years. Together they raised 5 wonderful children: Tom (Kris), Mary (Steve) Strafelda,...

Dec 15, 2012

Svendsen, Charles Age 82 Of White Bear Township Passed away on December 15, 2012. Survived by wife, Patricia; four children, Robert (Linda) of Annandale, Karen (Phill) Hakari of Ellsworth, Joanne (Simon) Svendsen of New Ulm, Kathryn (Alec) Vujovich of Stillwater; seven grandchildren, Emily, Grace, Bethany, Owen, Graham, Benjamin and Camryn. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, December 22, 2012 at MUELLER...

Dec 12, 2012

Jimmy Nelson Age 56 of St. Paul Passed away at home unexpectedly on 12/12/12. He leaves behind a lovely wife, Patty; 2 lovely daughters, Amy and Mary; 4 lovely granddaughters, Krystina, Katrina, Arianna and Nayomi; and a lovely sister, Vicky; a few aunts and uncles and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice Nelson; mother, Betty...

Dec 11, 2012

Mildred Zerahn Age 101, of St. Paul Passed 12/11/12 Preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and son-in-law, Kenneth. Survived by daughter, Barbara; grandchildren, Jerry (Maurita), Tom (Laury) and Tamara; and 3 great-grandchildren. Private family interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Dec 10, 2012

Fairbanks, Sandra L. “Sweetness” nee Loughrey Age 54 of St. Paul. Passed away on December 10, 2012 at her home. Preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Marty; father, John Loughrey; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John (Marilyn) Fairbanks; and special niece, April Fairbanks. Survived by loving husband of 37 years, James Sr.; children, James Jr., Jermaine (Jaime); grandchildren, Alyssiana, Ricky, Mason,...

Dec 9, 2012

Ruth D. Wurm (nee Parks) Age 94, Died 12/9/12. Born in St. Paul on 11/24/18. Preceded in death by husband Frank. Survived by children Mary Wurm (Jan Herman Markus), Terri Wurm (Lee Blair), Patricia Wurm (Michael Pattison), John Wurm (Renée) and Clare Wurm; grandchildren Esther (Noel), Paul, Joseph, Stephen, Christine (Vincent), Colin, Kathleen, Erin, Maureen and Elizabeth. Mass of Christian...

Dec 8, 2012

Jean Ardelle Curtis Age 83 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 12/8/12. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by husband of 63 years, John “Jack”; 7 children, Deborah (Brett) Smith, Diane (Jamie) Allen, Cindy, Mary, Jennifer (Greg) Nutter, Amy (John) Demarre and Matthew (Barbara); 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters,...

Dec 6, 2012

Donald “Dinny” Liljedahl WWII Vet Avid Hunter & Fisherman Age 91 of North St. Paul passed 12/6/12. Preceded in death by wife, June; son, Gary; daughter, Leanne; 5 brothers and a sister. Survived by sons, Denis (Charlene) and Brian (Lynn); 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Darlene; and many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Monday, 12/10/12,...

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