Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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 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

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...

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 4, 2012

Beverly L. Ludwig Age 75 of St. Paul Passed 11/4/12 Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ed, Sr.; and loving son, Bob. Survived by children, Betty (Wayne) Rogstad, Ed, Jr. (Sue), Jeff (Bernadette) and Michelle Schroeder; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; siblings, Frank (Kathy) Suski and Caroline Ledin; and special friend, Mary Brown. Funeral service 11 am,...

Nov 4, 2012

Nov 3, 2012

Urbanski, Dick Recipient St. Thomas Academy Hall Of Fame Age 79 of St. Paul died November 3, 2012. Survived by his wife of 53 years Mary; sons Tim (Crystal) and Tom (Brenda); granddaughters Emily & Allison. Also by brother Joe (Kathy). 35 yr. employee of Pepsi. Visitation from 5 – 8 PM WEDNESDAY at MUELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY CHAPEL; 835 Johnson...

Nov 2, 2012

Christensen, Joellen “Jo” M. Beloved wife, mother & grandmother Age 66 of White Bear Lake Survived by her husband of 49 years John and 3 children: Shelly Christensen of Maplewood; Sherri Stauff of N. St. Paul and John (Cheri) of Menagha, MN. There are 6 grandchildren: Jake (Allison) Greene; Jordan Stewart; Brandi Christensen; Justin Stauff; Joelle Stauff & Madison Christensen....

Nov 2, 2012