Obituaries

Mar 1, 2012

Richard “Rich” Stachowiak Age 92, of White Bear Lake WWII Veteran Preceded in death by son, Ricky Leon; granddaughter, Cindy Marie Butts; 4 brothers; and a sister. Survived by wife of over 72 years, Leona; children, Agnes “Abbie” Hicks, Bob, Bonnie (Gerry) Braasch and Becky Stachowiak; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. The family would like...

Feb 26, 2012

Virginia M. “Jinny” Peiffer Age 91 Lifelong Eastsider Died peacefully on 2/26/12. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert; brothers, Raymond “Bud” and James Wirth; and beloved niece, Christi. Survived by many loving nephews, nieces, friends and their children and spouses. Jinny was a lifelong eastsider attending St. Casimir’s Grade School and Johnson High School. She eventually...

Feb 26, 2012

Lee, Eustelle (Lauer) Loving, Caring Mom Proud Grandma & Great-Grandma Went peacefully into the night on February 26, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Marty; parents, Clarence and Margaret (Sauer) Lauer; grandson, Brian; brothers, Charles and Thomas Lauer. She is survived by loving soul mate, Ken Russell; children, Melanie (Tom) Keegan, Michele (Rick) Tucker, Steven (Maureen) Lee, Maureen (Dan) Majkowski,...

Feb 22, 2012

Mary Isabelle Switala (McGuire) Beloved Mother & Grandmother Passed away peacefully 2/22/12. Longtime Eastsider. Survived by children, Wanda (Vivek) Baghel, Steve (Lupe), Terry (Tim) Fink, Jeannie and Mary Ellen (Mark) Acosta; grandchildren, Tim, Jr., Tanya, Robbie, Allie, Tony and Rita; and brothers, Tom and Mike. Memorial Service Saturday, March 17, 10:30 am at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway,...

Feb 22, 2012

St. Sauver, Lorraine Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma – Age 93 Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2012 at the Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul. Survived by children, William (Ellen) St. Sauver, Charles (Sylvia) St. Sauver, Mary St. Sauver; five grandchildren, Melody, Andrew, Tanya, Julie, William; 11 great-grandchildren, Tristan, Brooke, Janelle, Madison, Henry, Lorelai, Eries, Claire, Michael, Kian, and baby...

Feb 16, 2012

Tuccitto, Aurora Beloved Wife, Mother, Sis, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 90 of Maplewood. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 16, 2012. Survived by beloved husband, Angelo Tuccitto; children, Louie (Kim), Jerry, James, John; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, George, Bill, Louie, Peter, Frank, Joe; sisters, Olivia, Mary; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Feb 14, 2012

Hayne, Albert Joseph 5/4/29 – 2/14/12 Albert soared to heaven to be reunited with his sweetheart on Valentine’s Day 2012. Al was welcomed into eternal life by his wife of 44 years, Joan; his daughters, Linda and Nancy; and infant daughter, Cecilia. Al is preceded in death by his father, Albert; mother, Louise; and brother, Peter. Al graduated from Cretin...

Feb 10, 2012

Damiani, James Joseph “My name is Jimmy” Age 96, born 10/22/15 passed away surrounded by his family on 2/10/12. Jimmy was a lifelong Eastsider who graduated from Johnson High School in 1934. He ran Damiani and Sons Store on the corner of 7th and Payne for many years. At the age of 70, Jimmy visited Italy for the first time...

Feb 8, 2012

Guardini, Joseph F. Beloved Husband, Father & Grandpa Passed Away Feb. 8, 2012 Preceded in death by wife of 64 years, Lois; sister, Marguerite Gruntner. Survived by son, Jim (Mari); granddaughters, Corinne (Ryan) and Melissa (Danny); sister, Emilie Harrison; brother-in-law, Jim Gruntner; nieces and nephews. Joe was a Veteran of the US Navy serving in WWII aboard the USS McGowan....

Feb 1, 2012

LaBore, Lloyd Age 86, Of White Bear Lake Passed 2/1/12 Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Madonna; 9 children, Diane, Dale, Bill (Mary), Sharon (Steve), Deb (Jack), Susan (Pat), Carol (Les), Michelle and Mark (Debby); 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Earl (Rita); sister, Freck (Larry); and the boys at the garage. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11:30 am at...

Jan 30, 2012

Wales, Lois E. Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma – Age 82 Died January 30, 2012. Survived by children, Sandy (Keith) Libby, Roxy (Garry) Martin, Lawrence (Diane) Wales; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and by sister, Denise Hoertsch. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; and grandson, Jacob Libby. Small family gathering to be held 2-4 PM Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Mueller Memorial...

Jan 28, 2012

Zaffke, Grace Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28, 2012. Survived by daughter, Diana (Randy) Miller; grandchildren, Gregg (Jill) Miller, Cara (Jason) Clampitt, Seanne (Justin) Schwantes, Jessica (Tim) Nalipinski; great-grandchildren, Allison, Meghan and Ryan Miller, Aaron and Alex Clampitt, Landen and Payton Schwantes, Lilly and Baby Nalipinski; and by sister, Corliss (Bill) Lexa....

Jan 25, 2012

Janice E. Olin Born 12/29/29 in Finlayson, MN and passed away 1/25/12 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Alvin Petry. Survived by brother, Richard (June) Petry; niece, Joy (Rick) Mitzuk; great-niece, Sandra Mitzuk; and nephew, Larry Petry.

Jan 25, 2012

McGrath, Ray M. “Roller Rink Ray” Age 91, Died 1/25/12 Preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Lorraine. Survived by his 4 children: Mike (Pat), Marilyn Abicht, Jim (Margie) and Tom (Vicki); 8 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Ray ran the roller rink at Sacred Heart Church for 13 years in addition to working for the railroad...

Jan 25, 2012

Jan 25, 2012

Tosh, David W. Beloved Father & Granddad WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2012. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nancy Knop; and brother, Lester Tosh. Survived by children, Murray (Glenda) Tosh, Chip (Jeanine) Tosh, Amy (William) Corner; and by grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nikolas, Leon Carl, Toni Dawn, Maxwell, and Graham. A Memorial...

Jan 19, 2012

Flaspeter, Eileen F. Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 80 of White Bear Lake died peacefully on January 19, 2012 surrounded by her four children. Retired from Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic School where she passionately loved teaching the first grade. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; infant son, Tommy; daughter-in-law, Sue; parents, Frank and Helen (Ryan) Molitor; brothers-in-law,...

Jan 18, 2012

Doris Violet Courteau Age 83, Passed 1/18/12 Longtime East-Sider Preceded in death by husband, James; 3 sisters and a brother. Survived by son, Mike (Sharon); grandchildren, Jeff and Kristen (Trevor) Lott; sister, Ruth Mary (Jay) Searby; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 10 am at Cerenity Senior Care Center – Marian of St. Paul, 200 Earl...

Jan 18, 2012

Viola M. Werth Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully on 1/18/12 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by parents, Hattie and Fay Castle; husbands, Clinton Growe, Frank Paterson and John Werth; sons, Robert and Ronald; step-daughter, Pat Campabasso; and 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, David (Nancy) Growe and Clifford (Barbara) Growe; step-daughters, Connie and...

Jan 17, 2012

Gotwald, George Age 91 of Lino Lakes Formerly of Shoreview Peacefully passed away on January 17, 2012. Civil engineer for Carley Engineering in Shoreview. Land developer and avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by wife, Marion. Survived by children, Pat (John) O’Connell, Mike (Pam) Gotwald, Debbie (John) Williams; grandchildren, Doug, Dana, Grant, Logan, Nick, Deogee; great-grandchildren, James, Jacob; special friend, Lucille...