Obituaries

Apr 10, 2012

Rettig, Carmel Kathryn Former owner of Danielles Beauty Salon Born in Siren, WI and died in White Bear Lake at the age of 78. Preceded in death by husbands: Donald Cameron and Charles Rettig and sisters Rose Marie & Sherri. Survived by 3 children: Joey Cameron of Mahtomedi; Joseph “Brad” (Susie) Cameron of Lino Lakes and Stella (Kelly) Driscoll of...

Apr 8, 2012

Lawson Charles Strand, 6-1/2 months old, son of Alicia Nelson-Strand and Kenneth Strand, born Sept. 17, 2011, died at 10:37 p.m. April 8, 2012. Preceded in death by grandfather Greg Strand of Duluth. Survived by parents and brother, Brayden Strand, of Hastings; grandparents Mary Beth Strand of Duluth; Tom and Shawna Nelson of Hastings; aunt, Alicia (Jason) Sebok of Duluth;...

Apr 7, 2012

Rolfing, Elsa Beloved Wife, Mother & Oma – age 88 Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Henry “Hank”. Survived by daughters, Christine (Shawn) Collins, Mona (David) Hed; grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney, Molly; great-grandchildren, Jori, Cameron, Emma and Henry. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012 at MUELLER...

Apr 7, 2012

Donohoo, Theodore “Ted” Age 67 of Woodbury Writer & Composer Preceded in death by his father Adrian; brother Dan and sister Judy. Survived by his wife of 35 years Judy and 4 children: Kimberly (Joe) Lind of St. Paul; Devora Kristen (Sebastien) Betsch of CA; Kevin of Washington DC and Kerianne of CA. There are two grandchildren Anson & Juliette....

Apr 6, 2012

Apr 6, 2012

Dziengel, Louis R. P.O.W. of WW II Age 99 of White Bear Lake Survived by longtime companion Lorraine Thomas and 2 sisters: Irene Nowacki & Dorothy Zaun and 2 brothers: Peter & Thomas Dziengel. Also by many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial THURSDAY at 11:30 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church with visitation 1 hour prior...

Apr 6, 2012

Apr 6, 2012

Donnellan, C. James Age 88 Of Vadnais Heights Survived by his wife of 69 years F. Clara and his 5 children: David (Jean) McInroy of New York; F. James (Judy) Donnellan of MA; Cindy (Gary) Mackenzie of ME; Suzanne (Chuck)Howat of PA and Lori (Roger) Thein of White Bear Lake. There are 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Mass of...

Apr 6, 2012

O’Connell, Tom Age 53 of Oakdale Loving Father, Brother & Uncle Preceded in death by parents Mary Jane & Daniel and his Uncle Jim. Survived by his children: Daniel (Colleen) of St. Paul; Bonnie of Edina and Sara of Mahtomedi. Also by 2 brothers: Dennis of Forest Lake and Tim (Tammy) of Woodbury. Remembered fondly by his special friend and...

Apr 4, 2012

Tacheny, Jean Mary Age 80 – 35 Year Employee of the City of St. Paul Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous illness on April 4, 2012. Jean loved to travel, spend time with her friends, and go to the State Fair. A special thank you to the caring staff at the Marian Care Center. Preceded in death by...

Apr 4, 2012

Grabowski, George I. Age 87 of St. Paul WWII Veteran George Grabowski passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary; sisters, Harriet and Helen; brothers, Raymond and Edward. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Beatrice; three daughters,...

Apr 3, 2012

B. 10/20/1934 - Duluth, MN D. 4/3/2012, St. Paul, MN Preceded in death by parents Philip and Margaret Abalan and brother Philip. Survived by husband, Bill, sons Michael (Thuy) and Patrick (Katie) and grandchildren Connor, Brandon, Justin, Will, and Keira; brother Bill Abalan (Barb) and sister Kathy Abalan of Duluth, and aunt Alice Stenger as well as many nieces, nephews,...

Apr 3, 2012

Apr 2, 2012

Apr 2, 2012

Bland, H. Eileen 2/28/1923 – 4/2/2012 WWII Veteran – US Navy Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends April 2, 2012. Survived by husband of 64 years, Richard; children, Richard (Catherine), Mark (Hiroko, Gary (Debra), Timothy (Kimberly); 9 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Member American Legion Post 39 of North St. Paul and VFW Post 1350 of North St. Paul....

Apr 1, 2012

Vennewitz, Raymond Husband, Dad, Papa, Friend, Golf Pro Age 83 of White Bear Lake Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 1st, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Agnes; sisters, Mary Rose and Agnes. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Judy; children, Charlie, Teriza (Rick) Kuchera, Ray (Stacie), Jim (Angel); grandchildren, Taylor, Derick...

Mar 31, 2012

McDonough, Martin T. The world lost a good man when Marty passed away on March 31 at the age of 87. It was a peaceful ending and he was surrounded by his family who loved and spoiled him immensely throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nora McDonough Zalesky, his sister Kathleen and his brother John....

Mar 29, 2012

Damiani, Louis Age 89. Longtime Resident of Rosemount. Preceded in death by wife, June Arlene; brothers and sisters, Jim, Fran, Rose, Mary and Robert; and infant great-grandson, John Paul. Survived by children, Joseph (Sandie), David (Penny) and Michael (Sandy); grandchildren, Matt (Lisa), Joshua, Dustin, Logan, Anthony (Hannah), Jessica, , Zachary and Brian; great-grandchildren, Maria, Joseph, Nathanael, Elizabeth, Elena and Savanna;...

Mar 26, 2012

Lieb, Patricia M. A Woman of Beauty and Strength Age 87. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Leo. Survived by her loving family; children, James (Carol), Jill Anne Beeman, Wendy (Ken) Laughter; grandchildren, Calvin and Clayton Cloutier, Amy (Dave) Hanson, Melissa Winger; great-grandchildren, Devin, Olivia, Thomas, Cecilia; brother, Greg Decker; and other relatives and friends. A special thank...

Mar 22, 2012

Vaughan, Mary Alice “Pistol Pete” Age 79 of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on March 22, 2012. SOA participant. Former elementary teacher. Loving Aunt and Sister. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Kathleen (Fuller) Vaughan; brothers, Patrick and Richard Vaughan; and by nephew, Timothy Smith. Survived by sisters, Muriel Vaughan, Donna Smith, Loretta Gallagher, Delores...