Obituaries

Jul 14, 2019

Dr. John Edward Michael Larkin Orthopedic Surgeon 88 year old Eastsider Passed on Sunday, July 14th, 2019 surrounded by family and loving wife. Preceded in death by parents John and Ann (Wedebrand) and sister Marilyn L. Eberhardt (James) and their son Joel.. Survived by wife Colles, brother David Larkin (Terry), and nieces and nephews: David Jr. (Doina), Victoria Erickson (Stewart),...

Jul 10, 2019

Leis Gerald “Jerry” Age 78 of St. Paul Passed away suddenly July 10, 2019 Preceded in death by parents & brother Bernard “Nick”. Survived by wife of 54 years, Sandy; children Deborah, Jeanette (Jon) & Matthew (Kate); grandchildren Gavin, Bryce & Morgann and siblings Rita Falzarano, Thomas, Mary Pagenkopf (Ron), Joe (Lori) and Marvin Koleis (Janece). Retired from HealthEast Hospitals....

Jul 9, 2019

Leonard L. (Len) Martin, was born December 7, 1922 in Grant, Nebraska to Alva and Osa Martin. Len died July 9,2019. He graduated from Perkins County High School in June 1940, and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University until enlisting in the Army Aviation Cadet program. He graduated in June 1944 as a pilot. He served three months in the Philippine Islands...

Jul 6, 2019

Malone, Phyllis (nee Rivard) “Maga” Age 83 of St. Paul Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, God mother, sister, and friend. Phyllis was born on Christmas day, 1935, and died surrounded by her loving family on July 6, 2019, while at home on Hospice. Phyllis leaves a legacy of love entrusted to her loving daughter, Kelley Malone O’Neill (Patrick), and her...

Jul 5, 2019

Dabruzzi, Geraldine “Gerry” Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great Grandmother Age 93 of Maplewood. Preceded in death husband Edward, 2 brothers & 3 sisters. Survived by children Dave (Judy) & Debbie Lynch (Richard); grandchildren Danielle Hintz (Matt), Anthony Dabruzzi, Erin Jennie (Jake) & Jackie Matzke (Jon); great granddaughters Victoria & Josie; brother Marvin Hodgin (Clara) and brother-in-law Harry Schmidt. Memorial Service Friday,...

Jul 5, 2019

Gloria Carol Dotte (nee Ogren) Beloved Mom, Grandma Great Grandma & Sister Of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by husband Robert & daughter Mary Pat. Survived by children Paul, Nancy DeMars, Dan (Pauline), Bob Jr., Bruce, Linda, and Tim (Brenda); 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings Jerry Ogren (Joan), Karen Sauvageau (Roger) and Steve Ogren (Ila) & other family and...

Jul 3, 2019

Darst Joanne P. Age 88 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents John & Mabel Niles, brother Robert Niles and husband James Darst. Survived by children Jane (Chuck) Kollasch, Jill (Gary) Standish, John (Shelley) Darst and Jim (Sandy) Darst; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter and many family & friends. Memorial Mass Wednesday,...

Jul 2, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Lambie, age 74 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Residence in St. Paul on July 2, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Dan was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 2nd, 1944. He grew up in Superior and graduated from Central High School in the class of 1963. Dan was...

Jul 1, 2019

Terrance “Big T” Mathias Backus, age 66 of Vadnais Heights, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on September 3, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Glenn and Ruth Backus. He grew up in the Lauderdale area and graduated from Ramsey High School in Roseville, MN. He was a Lithographer at Midwest...

Jun 30, 2019

Jun 30, 2019

John R. Baregi Age 93 – Passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019. John was a Marine veteran who proudly served our country during WWII. John was a lifelong resident of the Eastside. He had a real knack for striking up a conversation with anyone he'd meet. He loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events, (even if he didn't like the...

Jun 29, 2019

Cox Robert D. Age 77 Retired Farmers Insurance Agent Passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Edward IV & Lillian and sister Gail Bingen. Survived by wife of 55 years, Barb; children, Susie Horvath (Rick) and Jason (Amber); grandchildren, Jacob & Olivia Horvath and brother Edward (Gerri). Bob was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. We...

Jun 26, 2019

Betty J. Luecke (nee Grzyll) July 5, 1934 – June 26, 2019 Betty was born July 5, 1934 in St. Paul to John and Ruby Grzyll. She married Fred Luecke on May 18, 1957. They raised their family in White Bear Lake and retired in 1995 to Bella Vista, Arkansas; moving back to White Bear Lake in 2015 to be...

Jun 24, 2019

Arthur Rimmereid Age 87 of Maplewood Died on June 24, 2019. Preceded in death by wife Charlotte. Survived by children Paul (Jo), Bruce (Christa) and Ann (Peter) Jacobson; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother-in-law Jerry Kleven; sisters-in-law Janice Kleven & Vivian Rimmereid. Faithful Lutheran Pastor. Service Monday, July 1st at 11:00 am at REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White...

Jun 24, 2019

DeChene Dorothy L. (nee McDonnell) Age 101 of Marian Care Center Dorothy was born on April 4, 1918 and passed away on June 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by husbands Francis Ralph Hubley & Arthur DeChene; parents Agnes & Robert McDonnell; brother Robert McDonnell and sister Helen Martin. She is survived by sister-in-law Jeanne McDonnell; nieces; nephews; cousins;...

Jun 21, 2019

Frascone, Ann O. Age 90 Long Time St. Paul Resident Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019. Worked her entire career as a transcriber for West Publishing Company in St. Paul, MN. She was a very gracious lady who always thought of others and loved to give presents. She spent her free time gardening, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and baking. She...

Jun 15, 2019

Agnes T. Guerin (nee Wegleitner) Age 97 of Little Canada, Forest Lake and North Branch. Passed away peacefully into Jesus' loving arms on Saturday, June 15th. Preceded in death by her husband, George Sr. and her beloved children, Jane, Gregory, Janet and Patrick. Agnes is survived by her children, Gerette, George (Roxanne) and Annette (Rick); 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother,...

Jun 15, 2019

Madonna Mae LaBore Age 90 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lloyd, her son-in-law, Jack, and her grandson, Joe. Madonna is survived by her children Diane, Dale, Bill (Mary), Sharon (Steve), Deb, Susan (Butch), Carol (Les), Michelle and Mark (Debby); 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Monica Hanson and Gloria Demarais. Mass of Christian...

Jun 14, 2019

Vincent Patrick Switala was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 26, 1995, to Brian and Karen (McMahon) Switala. A few other endearments he went by were: Vinny, Vince, Vinny-bo-binny, and Chezzy. He was the third of five children. He lived in Minnesota his entire life and graduated from the Switala family home school. Vincent died in a vehicle accident...

Jun 12, 2019

Joan V. Cain, born in St. Paul to Italian parents, Nazareno and Mary Trebiani on November 4, 1934. She was one of three children, with an older brother, Roland, and her younger sister, Mary Lou. She grew up in St. Paul’s east side and graduated from Harding High School in 1952. After high school, she met John Cain and they...