Obituaries

Apr 22, 2019

Timothy R. Olson Age 51 of White Bear Lake For 23 years, Tim worked in quality control for the Ford Motor Company. When he was not at work, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. If he was not outdoors, he could be found cheering on one of Minnesota's sports teams. Tim was an epic story-teller who...

Apr 22, 2019

Leon Wittman Passed away peacefully surrounded y his family. On April 22nd at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his parents, Loddie and Harvey and his brother, Henry. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cecilia; children, David (Janet) and Debbie (Mark) Mazur; grandchildren, Brandon, Morgan, Joshua, Alec, Jacob and Adam; sister, Judy Pults; and...

Apr 20, 2019

Carol Louise Hermann passed into the arms of her father on April 20, 2019 at the age of 67. She is to be privately cremated. Her sons are planning a celebration of her life for all friends and family; to be announced in the coming week. Please check back here for details, or connect with Lisa Timp or Andy and...

Apr 19, 2019

Pascutoi, Mihail “Mike” Passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019, at the age of 91. Born in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Capu Codrului, Romania, to Alexandru & Marie on April 7, 1928. Through post WWII Europe to the lumber camps and gold mines of Canada to the construction sites of the Twin Cities he lived & worked...

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Louis (Louie) Corbo Louis was born on May 15, 1921 to Anthony (Tony) and Josephine Corbo. He was a lifelong resident of St. Paul’s East side. Louis was extremely proud of his Italian heritage and was first generation Italian in St. Paul. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy August 1942 and served at various stations during World War II. He...

Apr 11, 2019

Murray, Joan Purcell Passed away on April 11. Joan is survived by her children Timothy, Teresa (Greg), Jonathan (Elisse) and Ryan (Jennifer). She will be fondly remembered by her eight grandchildren Michael (Melissa), Katherine (Jason), Desneiges, Madeline, Samantha, Dylan, Caden and Jackson; and three great-grandchildren Joseph, Piper and Rosalie. She is preceded in death by her brother Bob Purcell husband...

Apr 11, 2019

Leslie, (nee Keller) Mary Ethel Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt Survived by her children Ericka M. Leslie, Jorlene M. Leslie, and Marvin E. Leslie; 9 grandchildren; siblings Peter (Carol) Keller, Paul (Karen) Keller, Adrienne Weier, Gregory (Kathy) Keller, John (Debbie) Keller, and Annette (Stephen) Truso; brother-in-law, Wally Dembiczak. Preceded in death by loving husband, John; sister, Kristine Dembiczak; brother-in-law,...

Apr 10, 2019

Rypkema, Susan (nee Kretman) Age 76 of White Bear Township Survived by her husband Bob and sons Fred (Cara) Knack & Scott Knack and niece Cheyenne Dailey, Stepsons; Rob (Goli) Rypkema & Mike (Patti) Rypkema. Grandchildren; Jenifer, Anna, Zach, Keaira, Kelsi, Gavin, Gunnar, Zoya, Blake (Gwyneth) & Amanda (Justin) and great-grandson Will. Great nephew Ken (Joe Jarrad) & great niece...

Apr 8, 2019

Greg Lincoln, age 58, passed away April 8th, 2019 and was born on May 18th, 1960. He was raised with his sister Tori in Neenah, Wisconsin by his parents Althea and Dave Lincoln. He married his best friend Louise in 1986. Together they raised three amazing children; Ashleigh, Zachary and Christian. He was incredibly kind and lived to help others....

Apr 7, 2019

Gatzke Roger “Rog” Age 79 Loving Husband, Dad, Papa and soon to be Great-Papa, died peacefully at home on April 7, 2019 Preceded in death by parents Walter and Jean Gatzke, brothers Tom and Bill, father-in-law Joseph and mother-in-law Frances Bonfe, nephews Ike Larsen and Billy Gatzke. Rog is survived by beloved wife of over 52 years, Judy and loving...

Apr 4, 2019

Stewart "Stew" G. Taylor, Sr. Age 67 - Loving dad, grandpa, brother and friend. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sarah Taylor. Stew is survived by his children, Penny (Mark) Stapleton and Stew Jr. (Angie); grandchildren, Victoria, Mark, Ava and Braden; siblings, Sue (Rick) Detienne, Robert (Elizabeth) and Tom (Sherry); special friend and companion, Cinda Weber; many nieces,...

Apr 3, 2019

Colleen Anne Clarkin Age 58 Of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2019. Preceded in death by father David and nephew Tyler. Survived by son, David Bigham; granddaughter, Aubree; mother, Gerri Clarkin; siblings, Terry Clarkin (Colleen "Kelly"), Patrick Clarkin (Germaine), Michael Clarkin (Mary) and Shannon Olson (James); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Visitation Friday, May 3rd...

Apr 2, 2019

Ruscher Donna Mae Age 87 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Charles; son-in-law Duane Holmberg and sister Fern Schwartzbauer. Survived by children Barb Holmberg and Bob Ruscher (Deb Roy); grandchildren Cara, Becky, Jessica, James, Eugene & Steven and 16 great grandchildren. Service Tuesday, April 9th at 11:00 am at CROSS LUTHERAN...

Apr 2, 2019

Brault, Kathleen (Kathy) Daul Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2018, Kathy had a fearless will to continue a life of purpose and joy, celebrating faith, family and friendships. She passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Kathy is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 40 years, Pat Brault, and their daughters and spouses:...

Apr 2, 2019

Lillian M. Miller (nee Cardinal) Age 78 Of St. Paul Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lillian; brothers, Lloyd, Erling, Michael and Robert. Lillian was loved and will be missed by her husband of 54 years, Merton D.; children, Michelle, Melissa (Michael) Nelson and Merton W.; grandchildren, Tracey, Megan, Daniel and Katelyn;...

Mar 31, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

RICHARDSON (DuFresne) Darlene Age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2019. Preceded in death by devoted husband of 50 years Keith (Bud); loving son Stephen, and beloved sister DeLoris Paddock. Survived by her loving children, Pamela (Steve) Bridger, Scott (Julie), daughter-in-law Kathleen Richardson, 8 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 5...

Mar 31, 2019

Marilyn Rae Wright (nee Goerndt) Age 82 April 21, 1936-March 31, 2019 Preceded in death by her husband, Charlie and sons, Chris, Scott and David. Survived by her daughter, Julie and son, Dana (Becky); 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 4PM on Saturday, April 6 at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. Visitation from 1-4PM. Burial at Fort...

Mar 30, 2019

Lefto Adella M. Age 97 Lifelong Resident of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Clarence; daughters Ellen Mainella & Mary Loomis and granddaughter Michelle Chinander. Survived by daughter Julie Kaufmann (Jeff); son-in-law David Loomis (Judy); 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and good friend Mary Barrett. Mass of Christian...