Obituaries

May 15, 2018

LEMIRE, Genevieve (nee Rivard) Age 96 Of White Bear Lake Was born to Joseph and Eleanor of Centerville. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester, 3 sisters, and 6 brothers. Survived by her children Thomas (Kris) LeMire, Darlene LeMire, Michele (Tom) LeRoux, Ronald LeMire and Julie LeMire; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Her...

May 11, 2018

Frederick David Schostag Age 69 of Vadnais Heights “See ya on the flip side!” -Fred Graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1966. Served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Retired as a paraprofessional from White Bear School District. Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Frederick D. Schostag. Will be dearly missed by wife, Brenda...

May 10, 2018

LIFE STORY Margaret “Lee” Elizabeth Reed (formerly Howe) Age 71 of White Bear Lake and Richfield, MN “You are an important part of my world… Blood does not a family make.” Lee was born in Richfield, Minnesota on July 30, 1946. She was one of many children to Frances Marie (nee Gibson) and Donald Paul Lawrence. After graduating from the...

May 8, 2018

LIFE STORY Carl Ernest Peaslee Carl was born in Riverside, California on November 26, 1943. He was one of four boys to Caroline Graf and Ernest Peaslee. The family moved to Minnesota where he began attending Harding High School in St. Paul. After graduating high school, he went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. After being honorably...

May 5, 2018

Musch Jean Merliene (nee Nelson) Age 89 of St. Paul, Formerly of New Richmond & Spooner, WI Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2018. Born in St. Paul on January 21, 1929. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Richard and sister Virginia Mayen. Survived by children Thomas (Valerie), Diane (Chris) Johnson and Karen Kennedy (James Maestas); grandchildren...

May 2, 2018

Simmons, John Age 87, Born April 25, 1931. Passed away May 2, 2018 Veteran of the US Airforce where he served during the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Blanche Simmons, wife Shirley Simmons and sister Donna Scanlan. Survived by nieces and nephews, Pat Quayle, Mark Scanlan, Joe (Rita) Scanlan, Barb (Larry) Carpenter and Tom Scanlan; brother-in-law...

May 1, 2018

Holupchinski James Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Age 89. Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by wife Marianne. Survived by sons, David, Greg (Cindy), Steve (Sue) and Dan (Mary Jo); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and brothers Ray and Bob (Carole). Proud Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday,...

Apr 30, 2018

Kroening, Leslie Anne Age 60 (nee Richards) Of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly on 4/30/2018. Preceded in death by sister Tracey. Survived by loving husband Todd and his daughter Kelly (Ryan); twin granddaughters Adalee & Aliana; mother-in-law Annette; brother Gary and family; sisters Valerie, Stephanie & Kelley; and extended family and many friends. Service Tuesday, May 8th at 11:00...

Apr 29, 2018

Meda Julia Ricketts Reichow Meda Julia Ricketts Reichow passed away April 29th, 2018 at Waverly Gardens surrounded by her family who loved her very much. She was 99 years 7 months old! Born September 12th, 1918 to the late George Mason and Eva Locke Ricketts, she is survived by son Gary (Vicki), daughter Julie (Steve), 6 grandchildren and 9 great...

Apr 26, 2018

Windisch Herman Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother & Uncle Longtime Eastside pharmacist. Passed away on April 26, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by his wife Carol. Survived by sons John (Patricia), Mark (Laurie), Paul (Julie) and Tom (Jannette); grandchildren John, Tim (Sarah), Matthew (Ashley), Sarah, Daniel, Alivia, Carah, Brienne, Averi, Vienna & Brielle; great...

Apr 23, 2018

POLLO (nee Oligney) Margaret B. Age 95 – Passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Wayland J. and Frances; brother, Wayland E. She is survived by brother-in-law, Richard (Erla Mae) Mangini; sister-in-law, Lucille Mangini; cousin, Helen Margheim of Torrington, WY; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Many thanks to Philip...

Apr 21, 2018

LIFE STORY John M. Tschida John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 24, 1941. He was one of five children to Mary and Martin Tschida. He attended St. Bernard Grade School and later graduated from St. John’s Prep School. He secured a great job at 3M after high school and spent several years with the company. He eventually...

Apr 21, 2018

Rev. Robert F. “Bob” Hamel, priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, died on April 21, 2018, at the age of 91. Father was born in Minneapolis on December 24, 1926 to Archie and Alice (Hansen) Hamel, the middle of three children, Archie, Robert, and James. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1954 in pre-med and worked as...

Apr 21, 2018

HOEN Warren “Deke” H. Age 96 of Maplewood Passed away April 21, 2018 Warren is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; son, Denny; and grandchild, Jamie. He is survived by his children, Rick (Karen), Don (Connie) and Therese (Terry) Robertson; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Warren served in the Coast Guard and was a proud member of the local...

Apr 18, 2018

Apr 18, 2018

Wojcik Bernice B. (Fedorowski) Age 93 of Maplewood Passed away April 18, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Joseph and brother Stanley Jr. Survived by sister Florence Berglof; sisters-in-law Inez Fedorowski and Maxine Wojcik and many nieces and nephews. Lifelong dedicated parishioner of St. Casimir’s Church, member of Alter & Rosary, Polish American Club, American Legion Post #577, Red Hats...

Apr 17, 2018

LIFE STORY Joan Lucille Schuster (nee Horrisberger) Joan was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 30, 1928. She was one of eight children to Emma (nee Wackerfuss) and Ordwin Horrisberger. She attended St. John’s Lutheran Grade School and later attended Harding High School. As a young adult, she was working at West Publishing where she met the love of...

Apr 16, 2018

Negussie Berihun Teku, 69, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, in his residential home in Cottage Grove, MN. Negussie was born in Asmara, Eritrea on December 25, 1948. Born to mother Abeba Cahsai and father Berihun Teku from Keren, Eritrea, Negussie grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and went to boarding school established by Emperor Haile Selassie. In September...

Apr 15, 2018

HENK Edie E. Age 55 of White Bear Lake Passed away on April 15th. Edie is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Audrey and her brother-in-law, Bill Fors. She is survived by her husband, Scott; children, Kristi (Eric) Atzmiller, Dan Henk, Sarah Henk and Nicole Henk; grandchildren, Zeke, Xander and Wyatt; siblings, Sue (Larry) Klecker, Bill, George (Kathy),...

Apr 13, 2018

BAUMAN (nee Kordosky) Mildred “Millie” Marie Passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rodger; son, Robert; brothers, Royce, Don and Jim. She is survived by her children, Dan (Kathy), Mary (Jim) Ecklin, Jerry (Kathy), Mike (Barb), Fr. Rodger Bauman, Tim, Liz (Mike) Chilson, Joe, Emily (Jeff) Angel, Mark;...