Obituaries

Jul 4, 2012

Holmquist, Orville Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Age 88, of Maplewood, passed away on 7/4/2012. Preceded in death by parents William and Myrtle (Ditlevson) Holmquist and sister Lorraine Templin. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Barbara, daughter Jeanne (John) Buck, son William; grandchildren Emily (Scott) Hansen and Julia (Ryan) Donnelly; great grandchildren Anthony and Evelyn Hansen and Rowan...

Jul 3, 2012

Frankot, Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Nee Schultz Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2012 at the age of 77. Longtime resident of Mahtomedi and 40 year employee of the White Bear Yacht Club. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Robert Frankot; son, Thomas Frankot; great-granddaughter, Amber Brill; six brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Lisa (Robert) Dahl, LouAnn (Shad)...

Jun 30, 2012

Carol Theresa Fossler Beloved mother to all and a great friend Age 70 of Chisago passed away tragically on 6/30/12. Preceded in death by parents, John and Loretta Courteau; sister, Beverly Busta; best friend, Rita Miller; and Grandma B (Dagmar Berget). Survived by partner of 28 years and fiancé, Richard D. Berget, Sr.; her children, Terry (Katherine), Mark (Dawn) and...

Jun 26, 2012

Picture Mary “Bonnie” Fineberg Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandmother Age 87, passed 6/26/12. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; and brothers, Dennis and Chuck. Survived by children, David (Carolyn) Genskay and Rory (Orvin) Perrine; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a great great grandchild; brother, Gene Sabo; sister-in-law, Carol Sabo; step-children, Carolyn (Robert C.) Hall, Thomas Roedoc...

Jun 21, 2012

Layer, Leonard “Joe” Easy Lenny Age 65 Passed away on June 21, 2012 at his home. Long time East-Sider. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah (Dudeck) Layer; father-in-law, Dan Dourney; niece, Doreen; and nephew, Charlie. Survived by wife of 34 years, Peggy (Dourney); children, Kelly, Joey (Michelle Rivard); five grandchildren, Brandon, Alexander, Corbin, Nicholas, Reegan; seven brothers,...

Jun 18, 2012

Nelson, Allan J. 11/13/22 – 6/18/12 Age 89 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by loving wife, Louise. Survived by son, Mark; and daughter, Debra. Graveside Service Monday, 6 /25/12, 11 am at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. Memorials preferred to Spina Bifida Research.

Jun 13, 2012

Leonard “Butch” Saari Age 57 – Passed away peacefully at home 6/13/12 Survived by wife of 33 years, Sue; daughters, April (Donnell) and Ashly (Mike); grandsons, C.J., Baily, Tone and one on the way; niece, Maria; dogs, Cassie and Blue; and many relatives and friends. Celebration of Life, Tuesday, 6/19/12, 7 pm at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway,...

Jun 12, 2012

Ballis, John G. Age 96 of St. Paul John G. Ballis died peacefully, with his family by his side, on June 12, 2012. He was a gentle man, with a great sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Kinney Ballis, his sister, Virginia Hageman and three brothers, Joe, Frank and George...

Jun 7, 2012

Buffington, Janet L. Beloved Mother, Grandma, Daughter & Sister Age 49. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Clarence Buffington; and nephew, Micheal Zigas. Survived by children, Joseph (Sarah) Buffington, Toni (Casey) Williams; four grandchildren, Tylor, Emily, Brady, Lucy; mother, Beverly Buffington; sisters, Cheryl (Steve) Kostuch, Carrie Buffington; brother, John (Lori)...

Jun 4, 2012

Wicka, Nancy A. Age 81 of Shoreview Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and brother, Bob. Survived by; her daughter, Jill (Jim) Katzung of White Bear Lake; 7 grandchildren, Christina, Roberta, Ronnie, Mark, Troy, Nick, and Kati; 9 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Emma, Claire, Richard, Brandon, Shawn, Alley, Addison, and Sawyer. She was a spunky, strong, passionate, woman who was a loving...

Jun 4, 2012

Brott, Gerald L. 10/14/1918 6/4/2012 Preceded in death by loving wife, Harriet. Survived by children, Gerald, Jr. (LaVerne), Bruce (Eileen) and Karen (Ray); brother-in-law, Ralph Davis; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 am at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass...

Jun 2, 2012

Stafford, Sr., Marcelis L. Beloved Fiancée, Father, Son and Brother Age 21 passed tragically on 6/2/12. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Dorothy Winter and Betty Jo Stafford; and cousin, Nancy Winter. Survived by fiancée, Sierra Martin; sons, Jaylen Sly and Marcelis, Jr.; parents, Jean and Ronnie Stafford; siblings, Ronnie, Terrina, Dominique, Antoine, Briana, Na-Shon, Nina, Tabitha and Virginia; and many...

Jun 1, 2012

Carver, Irving "Lee" Age 81, Lee passed away on June 1 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Irving Carver and step-father Kimball Ames of Bethel, Maine. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol and sisters Cathy Robie, Ipswitch MA; Nancy Stickney, No. Salem, NH; Priscilla Wiley, Woodbury, CT;...

Jun 1, 2012

Young, Marilyn Dorothy Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2012 at the age of 80. Marilyn loved her family and her dogs. She also enjoyed spending time at her cabin up north. Preceded in death by her beloved and cherished husband of 55 years, Ronald. Survived by her children, Stacy (Michael) Edwards, Scott Young; grandchildren,...

Jun 1, 2012

Motter, Edward L. Age 66 of Maplewood Passed Away 6/1/12 Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Melba Motter. Survived by wife of 37 years, Pat; children, Norman (Candy), Allen (Jill), DeAnn (Dave Zeringue), Ted (Carla), Mary (Dmitriy) Yakibchuk and Nicholas (Amanda); step-sons, Thomas and Christopher (Jenn) Wake; grandchildren, Bailee, Brock, Cassidy, Marshal, Jordyn, Mitchell, Lauren, Dalton, Annabelle, Stefan, Evelyn,...

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