Obituaries

May 30, 2012

Caminada, Gloria (Crea) Age 79 Passed Away on 5/30/2012 Preceded in death by husband, John (Jake); and parents, Dominic and Maggie Crea. Survived by daughters, Patty (Gene) Berry and Sandy (Mike) Truhler; grandchildren, John and Michael Berry, Amy (Tim) Maranda and Maggie (Rick) Hall; great-grandchildren, Blake, Max, Willow and Ellie Jo, the greatest joys in her life; sisters, Rosemary (Art)...

May 27, 2012

Kenneth R. Harper Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather Age 88 of St. Paul Passed away 5/27/12. He will be missed on earth, but he is rejoicing in heaven. Preceded in death by his beloved first wife, June (Hidde); and his parents, Minnie and Raymond Harper. He is survived by his wife, Marjean; daughters, Nancy and Janet (David); stepsons, Kent (Wendy),...

May 27, 2012

Gonzales, Victor “Cheeks” Beloved Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa & Brother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27, 2012 at his home. 25 yr. employee of Gillette Co., Member of the Grove St. Neighborhood Friends and long time East-Sider. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Sarah Gonzales; sister, Petra Ostrom; and son-in-law, Dale Nordstrom. Survived by children, Vickie...

May 26, 2012

Rivard, Margaret Ruth Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away on May 26, 2012. Born in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Norman; and many brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Darrel (Sandy) and Lou Ann (Tom) Schiltgen; seven grandchildren, Cole (Brian), Karyn (Jeff), Eric, Jennifer (Eric), Heidi (Mats), Brian (Amy), Janet; 11 great-grandchildren, Wyatt,...

May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

Ann DuBois Age 49, originally from St. Paul, then Fairfield, IA and most recently Keosauqua, IA passed away suddenly on 5/23/12. Preceded in death by her brother, Jerry. Survived by mother, Trudy; siblings, Theresa (Bill) Kopecky and John (Carol): nieces and nephews, Isaac, Carolyn, Lana, Michael, Emily and Jordan; great-nephews, Roman and Oliver: and aunts and uncles. Private family services...

May 21, 2012

Arcand, Agnes E. Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother March 8, 1930 – May 21, 2012. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald “Shorty”. Survived by loving children, Gale (Colleen), Judy (Mike) Cunningham, Reed (Virginia), Scott (Cathy), Karen (Tom) Johansen, Todd (Sue); 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Friday, May 25,...

May 21, 2012

Heckel, Gloria Age 85 of White Bear Lake Survived by husband of 64 years, Hugh of White Bear Lake and their daughter, Linda (Jim) O’Brien of Mahtomedi; one grandchild, Jason; two step-grandchildren, Kevin and David (Yolanda) O’Brien; two step-great-grandchildren, Grace and Jacob; two sisters, Jeanie Will and Marie (Dale) Jarvis; and by special family friend, Paul Christian. Mass of Christian...

May 19, 2012

Black, James J. Loving Husband, Dad Grandpa & Great Grandpa Retired from 3M after 39 years. Preceded in death by his sister Kathryn. Survived by his wife of 63 yrs. Catherine “Kit” and 7 children: Carol (John) Gariano of Shoreview; Ed (Lois) of Woodbury; Ann (Jerry) Hoffman of Maplewood; Tom of St. Paul; Mary (Rich) Paquette of Brooklyn Park; Bob...

May 15, 2012

May 12, 2012

Prestegord, Janette A. Age 89, Of St. Paul Died May 12, 2012 Survived by sons, Craig and Gary (Midge); grandchildren, Karin (Mark), Adam, Matt (Shayla); great grandson, Brenton; sisters, Evelyn and Nira; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, John and Olga Fraedrich; husband of 52 years, Sidney; sisters, Renelda, Lorraine and Lillian; and brother, Johnny....

May 11, 2012

Stephen T. Eytcheson 1/10/12-5/11/12 Stephen Thomas Eytcheson, “Stevie”, born January 10, 2012, passed away peacefully in his Mommy and Daddy’s arms on May 11th. Preceded in death by his Grandfather, Steven. Survived by his loving parents, Thomas and Molly; Grandparents Sherri Larson, Debra Bunker, Bill and Hannelore Matthews; Aunts and Uncles, Dave and Carrie Katzenmeyer, Matthew and Jennifer McConnell, Doug...

May 9, 2012

Gillen, Mariko S. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother Age 86, passed away surrounded by family on 5/9/12. Mom loved to crochet, go to the movies and shop garage sales. She loved animals, as well as being with her family and eating at Old Country Buffet. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, John; 4 children, Charlotte “Charly” (Darrell)...

May 8, 2012

Kennedy, Florence Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Florence was a woman of strong faith. Preceded in death by loving husband of 60 years, Phillip; and parents, Stanley and Anna Pretzki. Survived by children, Doug (Lynn), Jane (Paul Larson) Kennedy and Anita (Robert Trusler) Kennedy; 4 grandchildren, Michael (Ellen), Brian,...

May 5, 2012

Bergum, Dawn M. 1973-2012 Age 39 Dawn was born on February 11, 1973 in St. Paul. She died on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Steve Boland; step-father, Denny Weiss; grandparents, Bev and Dick Boland, Richard and Lillian Scanlon; Aunts and Uncles, Bergums, Bolands, Scanlons and Mortsensens. Survived by husband, Marc Bergum; children, Bailey and Jordan Bergum,...

May 2, 2012

May 2, 2012

Ingham, Clayton McKune “Mac” July 3, 1922 – May 2, 2012 Please join us to share memories and stories of Mac at a Memorial Gathering 3-7 PM Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Mueller Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Mac lived most of his life in Mahtomedi, later in Valparaiso, IN and Winter Park, FL. Mac was...

Apr 23, 2012

Bender, Walter H. Walter, Age 84, surrounded by his family, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on April 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eleanore; 3 sons, Jim (Sally), Tim (Stephanie) and John (Alicia); 6 granddaughters, Natalie, Lydia, Meredith, Michaela, Isabelle and Savannah; sisters, Arleen Stroh and Eunice (Vernon) Boehlke. Funeral Service Friday, 10:30...

Apr 22, 2012

Schmidt, Gladys Nee Molitor Age 88 Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, John; son, John; sisters, Mary, Louise, Eleanor and Ruth; brothers, Chris and Henry. Survived by daughter, Linda (Mike) McGrath; grandson, Peter; granddaughter, Shannon; brother-in-law, Milo; cousin, Viola; and many nieces and nephews. Gladys had a faithful commitment to God and family...

Apr 22, 2012

Creel, Gloria A. Lifelong Resident of East Saint Paul Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2012 at the Cerenity Care Center, St. Paul. Gloria enjoyed gardening, bowling, and going to casinos. She was a volunteer at the Cerenity Care Center for 10 years. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Florence (Ashton) Radman; four brothers; and two sisters. Survived...