Obituaries

Jul 17, 2011

Bachman Sr., Richard D. Retired Pioneer Press Employee Age 72 – Navy Veteran Passed away suddenly on July 17, 2011 at his home. Enjoyed many activities, especially bowling, golfing, sailing and fishing at the cabin. Survived by children, Lynn (Terry) DeGraw and Richard Jr.; grandchildren, Krystal, Tanya, Cassandra, Jennifer, Ryan, and Kyle; great-grandson, Gage; special friend, Terry McDonough; sister, Donna...

Jul 16, 2011

Bannick, Corinne “Connie” Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother – age 76 Provided 35 years of loving, “grandma-like” daycare. Passed away suddenly on July 16, 2011. Born 12/21/1934 in St. Paul. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Jeanne (Jeff) Hess, Mark, and Cathy (Mark) Coleman; grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Cameron; sisters, Sister Luke and Sister Rosemary Hoschette. Preceded...

Jul 11, 2011

Kordosky, Donald J. WWII Marine Pilot West Publishing Retiree Passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2011. Born 10/1/1921 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Marie; wife, Rosetta (Scheuer); and brothers, Royce and Jim. Survived by wife of 48 years, Ione; sister, Mildred Bauman; and children, JoAnne Lilyquist (Gary), Susanna Hoyt (David), Mary Jansa, Amy...

Jul 10, 2011

Jul 10, 2011

Vogel, Ruth M. Age 85 of Arden Hills Formerly of St. Paul Passed Away July 10, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; brother, Raymond Horsch; and sister, Edith Harms-Fischer. Survived by children, Susan (Tom) Kunz, David (Bonnie), Wayne (Karla) and Karen Vogel; grandchildren, Eric, Lisa, Matt and Holly; sisters, Irene (Don) Morgenweck, Esther Lund and Oda (Ross) Keske; sister-in-law,...

Jul 9, 2011

Helen S. Marchek (nee Narusiewicz) Born August 1, 1911 Died July 9, 2011 Just days away from her 100th birthday, Helen died peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Andrew’s Village Memory Care in Mahtomedi, where she had lived for the past 5 ½ years. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Louise Narusiewicz, her husband Michael...

Jul 7, 2011

Letourneau, Ruth Age 77 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by her husband Wilfred “Tony”. Survived by her son Terry (Jill) Letourneau of McHenry, IL and her grandchildren: Anthony of Tampa and Rachel of McHenry, IL. Also by her sister Phyllis Stahnke of N. St. Paul. Visitation MONDAY from 4-8 PM at MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY; 4738 Bald Eagle Ave....

Jul 6, 2011

Wood, Richard H. Major USAR Retired WWII & Post War Veteran Age 85, passed away July 6, 2011. Prededed in death by wife, Barbara; daughter, Nancy Crudo. Survived by children, Robert, Mary, Patricia, Thomas, William, David, and Ronald. 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; step sister, Gladys (Leonard) Ressler. Visitation 4-8PM Monday, July 11 at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson...

Jul 5, 2011

Smith, Melvin D. Age 80 of St. Paul Passed Away July 5, 2011 Preceded in death by wife Judith. Survived by children, Jeffery, James (Rebecca), Jackie (Brian) Bowes and Julie (Randy) Birchem; grandchildren, Debbie, Maria, Carol, Rachael, Joe, Collin, Brandon & Duane. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Saturday, July 9 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1000 White Bear Ave., Private...

Jul 4, 2011

Yarusso, James Michael Age 76 – Retired after 27 years at 3M Of Woodbury, passed away July 4, 2011. Survived by his wife of 55 ½ years: Marlene; and their 5 children: David (Barb) of Shoreview, JoAnn Graske of St. Charles, IL, Daniel (Michelle) of Clayton, CA, John (Rochele) of Lake Elmo, Diane (Jon) Rude’ of Woodbury; 11 grandchildren: Joleen...

Jul 3, 2011

Mularky, Paul G. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother Age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 3, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and Ray; brother, John. Survived by Beloved wife, Madonna nee Johnson; daughters, Renae (Sean) and Marsha (Ben); son, Brian (Heather); grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Eric, Dillon, Samantha, Morgan, and Hailey; sister, Jo; brother, James, and many...

Jun 30, 2011

Jensen, Louise E. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother - Age 106 of St. Paul passed away June 30, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Victor; and son, Donald. Survived by son, James (Rose); son, Victor Jr.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 5 at St. Pascal of Baylon Catholic Church, 1757...

Jun 28, 2011

Longacre, Ronald Lloyd Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Age 75, passed away peacefully June 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents; brother; and great granddaughter, Madison Lee. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Tina; children, Shawn (Michelle), Rhonda (Tom) Hillstrom and Patty (Carl) Fitzsimmons; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. A veteran...

Jun 27, 2011

Schroeder, Shirlee L. Loving Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma - Age 87 Of St. Paul’s Eastside, passed away peacefully June 27, 2011 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Howard Sr. Survived by children, Lynne (Jim) Noye, Howie (Dora) Schroeder and Leslee Michels; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and brother, C.H. Christen, Jr. Private services will be...

Jun 27, 2011

Butler, Daniel Lee “Danny” - Beloved Son Age 16 of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2011. Preceded in death by brother, Leon; grandparents, Tom and JoAnn Lane. Danny will remain in the hearts of his mother, Melodee Lane; many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends; father, Leon Butler; and grandparents, Sharon and Ken Orent. A Celebration...

Jun 25, 2011

Menne, Roy Attn: Pipefitters Local 455 Age 88 of St. Paul Survived by wife Lorraine of St. Paul and 8 children: Rich (Geri) of St. Paul; Peggy Rose of St. Paul; Pauline (Rick) Tweedy of AZ; Roy (Jackie) of Little Canada; Mike (Doris) of West St. Paul; Lin (Michael) Haney of Winona; Florence (Gary) Newton of Oakdale & Bill (Deb)...

Jun 24, 2011

Klosowski, George J. Longtime resident of White Bear Lake, Age 85 Preceded in death by his son Greg. Survived by his wife of 64 years Myrtle and 4 children: Bruce (Cheryl) Klosowski of Centerville; Gloria (Mike) Thurmes of Bloomington; Denise (Jim) Brothern of WBL and Jo Ann (Jon) Tollefson of Aspen, CO. There are 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson....

Jun 19, 2011

Wilson, Mitchell William Former Twin Cities native, 52, died unexpectedly June 19, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM, June 28, at Mueller Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave at 3rd St., WBL in White Bear Lake. Friends may gather from 5 to 7 PM. He is preceded in death by parents...

Jun 18, 2011

Egan, J. Michael Age 58 of Vail, Colorado Formerly of Mahtomedi Mike passed away June 18, high above the Arctic Circle, in Lofoten, Norway, as a result of an accident while bicycling with his brother Tim, and two Norwegian friends. Mike took great pride in his two children, the close relationships within his large extended family, his career in the...

Jun 18, 2011