Obituaries

Jan 8, 2012

Collier, Ralph Age 84 of St. Paul Former Employee Water Dept. Survived by 9 children: Regina Stone, Maureen (Dave) Peterson, Patty Collier, Kathy (Dan) Lancette, Diane Olmstead, Margaret (Ed) Pederson, Mary Jo (Tim) McConaughey, Laurie Jean (Tom) Weyer, Troy Collier; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Gene (Nancy) Collier. Mass of Christian Burial WEDNESDAY at 2 PM at St. Casimir...

Jan 8, 2012

O’Rourke, Helen Mae Loving and Devoted Mother and Grandmother, Age 87 Died peacefully on 1/8/12 with family at her side. Helen was born to Sherman and Edith Latourelle on 3/19/24 in Mapleton, MN. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Cyril. She is survived by 7 children, Kathleen (John) Adams, Bonnie (Scott) Foster, Daniel O’Rourke, Julie (John) Appert, Peggy...

Jan 8, 2012

Tarara, Frank Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Passed away on January 8, 2012. Former Postal Employee. Survived by wife of 58 years, Jane; children, Cheryl (David) Rydeen, Stephen (Agnes) Tarara, Thomas (Mary) Tarara, Denise (Greg) Bargrain, James (Paige) Tarara; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Leafgren, Annette (James) Conrad; and by faithful companion, Nikki. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jan 7, 2012

Carlson, Geraldine age 88, of Wayzata, passed away on Jan. 7, 2012. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Warren. Survived by sons, Michael (Susan), Jeffrey (Linda), and Kevin (Jonnie); 7 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Jan 7, 2012

Proulx, Herb Loving Father, Grandpa And Friend - Age 78 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2012. Preceded in death by wife of 43 years, Jean Ann; daughter, Catherine; and son, Gary. Survived by five children, Cheryl Sward, Donna (Steve) Boldt, Stephen Proulx, Tom Proulx, Vicky (Jeffrey) VanOverberghe; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Yvonne (Gary) Miller; and...

Jan 6, 2012

Wind, Dolores C. Nee Koziol Age 87 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2012 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Frank B. & Pauline Koziol; sister, Sally; and brothers, Father Ted and Frank J. Dolores is survived by Carl, her devoted husband...

Jan 6, 2012

Jan 4, 2012

Luehring, Harvey H. World War II Vet Age 91 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 4, 2012 at his home. Life member of the Roseville-Anderson Nelson VFW Post 7555. Survived by wife of 70 years, Maxine; children, Robert, Janet, Donald, Duane; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 10:15 AM Wednesday, January 11 at...

Jan 3, 2012

Fearing, M. June Age 88 Of Mahtomedi Preceded in death by husband, D. David. Survived by children, D. Michael (Anne), Mary Jan (George) Johnson, Pam (Michael) Tanner and Nancy (Kevin) Lee; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Dick (Janet) Hess; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 am at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700...

Jan 3, 2012

Jan 2, 2012

Stai, Brenda Beloved Mother, Sister & Daughter – Age 49 Survived by mother, Delia Stai; brother, Marvin (Candy) Stai; sister, Vickie (Charles) Granat; son, Jeremy Hayhurst; and nieces, Tasha, Cortney and Sidney. Preceded in death by father, Marvin Sr.; and nephew, Benjamin Stai. Memorial Service 11 AM Thurs. January 5, 2012 at Mueller Memorial Funeral Home, 835 Johnson Pkwy, St....

Jan 2, 2012

Hanggi, John W. “Big John” Forever Young Preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Margaret; aunts, uncles, cousins, loved ones and treasured pets. Survived by his loving wife, Rose (nee Alvarez); children, Lisa and Jack; Grandpoopa to grandchildren, Samantha and Cole; brother, Jim (Barb); and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends that loved him...

Jan 1, 2012

Dec 31, 2011

Mullen, Martha Of Coon Rapids Formerly of Vadnais Heights Preceded in death by husband, Joe; and son, Duane. Survived by daughters, Loretta Lundstrom and Lu Knutson; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Damian (Elaine) Mazeika of Mandan, ND; special nieces, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 am at St. John’s Church of Little Canada, 380 Little Canada...

Dec 30, 2011

Steele, Mary Elaine Of White Bear Lake Mary was a very special person who will be remembered as gracious, kind and loving. She was born 3/31/29 in Wabasha, MN to Christine and William Stamschror. Prior to her marriage to James C. Steele in 1969, Mary was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. During that time, she...

Dec 28, 2011

Dickson, Dorothy (nee Norsby) Beloved Mother Age 84, Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Arnie; and other loved ones. Survived by 3 children, David (Anita), Beth Ann (Jim) Gilleland and Daniel (Shonda); 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Danielle, Bud, Janine and Janna; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Jeanette Hansen and...

Dec 26, 2011

Louis Dante Biagi Beloved Husband Age 67, Eastsider Preceded in death by his father, Frank W. Biagi; step-father, Joseph Zabrowski; and his wife’s parents. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Virginia; mother, Doris Zabrowski; brothers, Frank (Paddy) and Jim (LaMae); siblings-in-law, Robin Gerstung of IN and Kathryn A. Todd of OH; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Louis...

Dec 26, 2011

Zurn, Jerome “Jerry” Local 455 Pipefitter Steamfitter Passed away on December 26, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, David; and brother, Robert. Survived by children, Diane (Jim) Rauscher, Jeff (Nan) Zurn, John (Lori) Zurn; special friend, Judy Gralish; grandchildren, Jesse and Nicole; and by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be 11 AM Thursday, December 29,...

Dec 22, 2011

Derek P. Kemski Owner Black Lotus Tattoo Age 25 Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Phil. Survived by parents, Max and Dawn; paternal grandmother, Carmen Bellis; companion, Sarah Christopherson; lifelong friend, Luke Miller; longtime friends, Shawn Kaar and Nick Heidenreich; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation on Tuesday from 4 – 8 pm at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835...

Dec 21, 2011

Rue, June M. Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandma Advocate for people with special needs passed away peacefully on December 21, 2011 surrounded by family at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elma Johnson; son, John and his wife, Martha; and by Robert Frolund. She was born June 14, 1923 in Minneapolis and graduated...