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Mary Roche

Mary Roche

Jan 2, 2019

ROCHE (née Thies) Mary Ann Age 77 of Saint Paul Went home January 2, 2019 Survived by husband of 56 years, John, and children, Jim (Maureen), Ellen (Reinhard), Joe (Laura), Weezy (Kevin) and 12 grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Jan, Liz and Kathy, brother Joe and 12 nieces and nephews. She graduated as an English major from Rosary College, taught...

John Firminger

John Firminger

Jan 2, 2019

Firminger, John Timothy Age 63, proud graduate of White Bear Lake High School. Passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Kathy (Estrem), and children Lee (Rachael), Tommy, Makayla, and grandson Gabriel. Also survived by parents-in-law, Tom and Mary Estrem, sisters and brothers-in-law, Patty & Mark Uline, Susie &...

Arlene Jensen

Arlene Jensen

Jan 1, 2019

Jensen, Arlene M. Age 88 of St. Paul May 15, 1930 ~ January 1, 2019 Preceded in death by beloved husband Gerald “Jerry”; parents Ed & Clara Westphal; brothers Edward & Arnold; sister Virginia Seivert (Warren); brother-in-law Don Gebhard and nephew Tommy Seivert. Survived by nieces & nephews Larry, Jerry (Nancy), Gary (Kelly), Tim (Jeanie), Sue (Joe), Nancy (Jim) and...

Gena Grundtner

Gena Grundtner

Jan 1, 2019

Grundtner Gena Age 55 of St. Paul Passed away January 1, 2019 Preceded in death by parents George & Teckla Grundtner. She will be deeply missed by brothers & sisters Terrence, Gloria (Graham) Thompson, Timothy, Geraldine, Todd (Sharon) and Troy (Colleen); nephews Luke (Stephanie) & Adam (Erika) Thompson, Austin & Connor Grundtner; niece Trista Grundtner; great niece Victoria Thompson; beloved...

William Leigh

William Leigh

Dec 31, 2018

Leigh, William James Age 69 Of North Branch Passed away on December 31, 2018. Preceded in death by parents James & Denise. Survived by wife of 43 years, Annetta; children Christopher (Briana) and Bridgette; grandchildren Billy, Dani, Adi & Cora; brothers Robert (Janice), Steven (Barb), Greg (Brenda) & Tim (Lise). A gathering is planned for Saturday, January 19th from 2:00...

George Rafferty

George Rafferty

Dec 29, 2018

George Elliot Rafferty Age 100 of St Paul, Minnesota January 10, 1918 to December 29, 2018 George Rafferty, noted Minnesota architect, son of James and Grace Rafferty of St Paul’s East side. Harding HS, 1936 grad; died days short of 101st birthday. Preceded in death by Betty Jane (Kase) wife and heartmate of 72 years; siblings and in laws Eileen...

Larry Wittnebel

Larry Wittnebel

Dec 27, 2018

WITTNEBEL Larry B. Age 64 of White Bear Lake Died December 27, 2018 After he returned from his Military duty he excelled as a skilled concrete and stone mason. In his free time he was an avid outdoorsman with an enthusiastic passion for British labs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Lorraine; sister, Julie; nephew, Nick....

Donald Hill

Donald Hill

Dec 26, 2018

Donald "Don" Dean Hill passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Perna Hill. After high school graduation, Don joined the Marine Corp. He married Joyce Carol Sinclair and they celebrated 71 wedding anniversaries. Together they raised five children in Maplewood, Minnesota. Don started his working career...

LeRoy King

LeRoy King

Dec 23, 2018

LeRoy James “Jim” King Age 91 of Maplewood Died December 23, 2018 Preceded in death by wife, Helen. Jim is survived by his son, David (Connie); siblings, Lawrence, Jeannine Zimmerman, Darlene (Wallace) Johnson; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM on Thursday, January 3 at THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY, 261 E 8th...

Lenore Ryder

Lenore Ryder

Dec 21, 2018

Ryder Lenore (nee Dittman) September 22, 1922 ~ December 21, 2018 Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Norman “Jake”, son Daniel, parents Edward & Louise (Walther), sister & brother-in-law Norma & Norman “Pete” Swanson. Survived by loving son Nick (Therese) Ryder, step-son Robert Elsen, special niece Patricia (Del) Carlson, grandniece Heather (Sean) Kelly, grandnephew Chad (Lynn) Carlson...

Donald Lebeck

Donald Lebeck

Dec 21, 2018

Donald Glen Lebeck (Donny) passed away on December 21, 2018 at the age of 66. He is survived by his fiancé, Catherine Nutzmann, and sisters Bonne (Walt) McCullen and Betty (Joe) Book. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ronald and Dorothy Lebeck. Donald was born in Rochester, Minnesota on December 15, 1952. He attended John Marshall...

Stella Marie Townsend Scott Petersen

Stella Marie Townsend Scott Petersen

Dec 20, 2018

Stella Marie Townsend Scott Petersen was born March 25, 1927 and passed away December 20, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Pete and step-son Paul. Survived by children Kerry, Mike, Laurie, Barb and Sue; step-children Peter, Nels, and Leif; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Gathering of Family and Friends from 1-3pm Friday December 28, 2018...

Duane Webber

Duane Webber

Dec 19, 2018

Duane Royal Webber Age 83 of St. Paul, Minnesota Passed away December 19, 2018 Duane was born August 1, 1935 in Duluth, MN, and graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1954. From Jan 1955 to Dec 1956 he was a member of the 801st Engineer Aviation Battalion, US Air Force stationed in England. Later, Duane joined the Minnesota Army...

Gin Foon Mark

Gin Foon Mark

Dec 19, 2018

MARK Gin Foon Age 91 Died on December 19, 2018 Formerly from Maplewood, MN and Manhattan, NY. Preceded in death by wives: 1st, Jean and 2nd, Juanita, and parents Mak You Goo and Gam Ying; and brother, Gin Hong Mark. Survived by loving sister Emily, daughters Sandra and Paula, and sons David, Eliot, and Len. Step family Rodney, Roxy, Danny,...

Loretta Lynn Goodman

Loretta Lynn Goodman

Dec 18, 2018

GOODMAN Loretta Lynn Age 50 of St. Paul Passed away on December 18th Preceded in death by her daughter, Shaynah and her parents, Larry and Valerie. Loretta is survived by her children, Sarah (Shawn) and Nico; grandson, Jaydin; siblings, Tracy, Debbie (Tim), Larry (Barb) and Angela; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Loretta worked for the City of...

Dennis Kaping

Dennis Kaping

Dec 15, 2018

Kaping, Dennis “Ollie” Age 71 of White Bear Township Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Delores. Survived by wife, Barb and son, Jason (Mollie) of St. Paul. Also survived by brothers, Allan (Delores) of Apple Valley and Randy (Nancy) of White Bear Lake, and nephews and a niece. Mass on Friday (12/21) at noon, at ST. MARY OF THE...

Marie Jacobsen

Marie Jacobsen

Dec 15, 2018

Jacobsen, Marie Age 95 of St. Paul’s Eastside Proceeded in death by husband Donald and their infant son. Survived by two sons, Gordie of St. Paul and Brian (Ann) of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Grandson Nicholas of St. Cloud. Memorial service Tuesday at 11 a.m. at MUELLER MEMORIAL-ST. PAUL, 835 Johnson Parkway at East 7th St with visitation 1 hour prior to...

Dolores Kurz

Dolores Kurz

Dec 14, 2018

Kurz, Dolores “Dodie” Dearly loved Wife, Sister, Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma Left this world on December 14, 2018 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents George & Caroline Schultz. Survived by devoted husband of 66 years, Thomas; sister Patricia Hogan (John); Special sister-in-law Jeanne. Her children Dwight, Nancy Rankin, David (Debbie), Susan Hutchens, Steven (Deb) and Karen...

JoAnne Bockelman

JoAnne Bockelman

Dec 12, 2018

Bockelman JoAnne R. Age 85 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on December 12, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Clarence & Wava Rathman. Survived by children Michael (Kristen) and Anne Nelson (Steve); grandchildren Sydney, Benjamin, Jack & Taylor. Long term employee with White Bear Lake Area Schools and Daytons/Macys. Gathering of family and friends, Saturday, January 5, 2019 from...

Nancy Nelson

Nancy Nelson

Dec 12, 2018

Nelson, Nancy A. Age 49 Of Maplewood Passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Patricia & Ken. Survived by life partner Kevin Gustafson; siblings David (Marybeth), Daniel (Ann), Dennis (Sue), Greg (Lynn), Mary Hoffman and Steve; nieces and nephews Nick, Pam, Jason, David, Nicole, Neil, Jenny, and Julie; best furry friend Sophie; many other relatives...

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