Obituaries

Tamara Lee "Tami" Halverson-Sass

Tamara Lee "Tami" Halverson-Sass

Jul 8, 2018

Halverson-Sass Tamara Lee “Tami” Beloved Wife, Mom & Grandma Cherished Daughter, Sister & Aunt Departed peacefully in her sleep to be with our Lord and Savior on July 8, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Preceded in death by her mother-in-law Esther and grandparents. Survived by husband Clifford Sass; son Thomas May IV (Libby) and his father Thomas May...

Jean Kroll

Jean Kroll

Jul 8, 2018

Kroll (nee Rouse) Jean Passed away July 8, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Marie Rouse and sister, Gail Rech. Survived by her husband, Arnold; sons Eric and Mark (Coralie) Kroll; sisters, Pauline Hite, twin sister Gerry Von Hinueber; Cyndy Genadek, and Vicki Prachar; brother-in-law, James (Beverly) Kroll; 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jean was...

Geraldine Rossi

Geraldine Rossi

Jul 1, 2018

Rossi Geraldine “Gerri” Beloved Mother Grandmother & Great Grandma Passed away on July 1, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death by husband Steve, daughter Cheryl, son Steven, parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children David (Barb), Debbie Dotray (Rodney) and Brian; daughter-in-law Mary Lindstrom; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandsons and...

Greggory Anthony Letourneau

Greggory Anthony Letourneau

Jun 29, 2018

Letourneau, Greggory Anthony Age 68 Of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2018. Survived by sons Gregg Kellermann, Garnet Letourneau (Tina), Grant Kellermann (Laura) & Garrett Kellermann (Jesse) and their mother Gloria Kellermann; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers, 1 sister and a large extended family. Memorial Service Friday, July 6th at 11:00 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald...

Richard Edward Kaiser

Richard Edward Kaiser

Jun 29, 2018

Richard Edward Kaiser Joyfully entered Eternal Life on June 29, 2018 after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Karl and Hedwig; and siblings, Charles, Rosemarie and Fred. Survived by wife of 44 years, Mary Ellen; three children, Mike (Esther), Tom (Sarah) and Renee (John); three wonderful grandchildren, Sam, Lauren and Evan; and siblings, William,...

Elmire Malloy

Elmire Malloy

Jun 28, 2018

Malloy Elmire “Ellie” Age 97 of St. Paul (nee Racine) On June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Matt; daughter-in-law Donna; parents George & Ann Racine; sister Bea and brother Leonard. Survived by children Terry, Charlene (John) Gralish, Janice (Mike) Shardlow, Maureen (Todd) Wilson; Tim (Elizabeth) and Susan (Bill) Reichow; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters Rita Suess, Mary...

Vaughn I. McNeal

Vaughn I. McNeal

Jun 28, 2018

McNeal Vaughn Age 90 Of Stillwater Died peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 29, 2018. Preceded in death by daughter Helen Joyce and son Michael. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Catherine (nee Madline); children Mary Dawson (Dave Shearer), Kathleen McNeal, Robert (Denise), Terry, Scott (Melissa), Elizabeth Auger (Dave) and Patrick (Trudi); grandchildren Ava, Bridgid, Cory, Shani, Paul,...

Donna Fortunata Chicone

Donna Fortunata Chicone

Jun 28, 2018

Chicone, Donna F. Beloved Sister & Aunt Age 68 of St. Paul Passed away on June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Eleanor & Alfred “Sam”. Survived by siblings Celeste Burke, John (Grace), Rick and Diane Chicone-Rohrer (Tony) ; foster parents Deb & Dick Schultz; foster sister Amy Schultz; nieces & nephews Natalie, Trisha, Tony, Hannah, Sarah & Rebekah;...

Stanley Jacobson

Stanley Jacobson

Jun 24, 2018

LIFE STORY Stanley “Stan” James Jacobson Stan was born on August 28, 1937 in Faribault, Minnesota. He was the son of Eldred and Helen Jacobson and was one of 13 children. When he was 7 years old, the family moved to Mille Lacs County and he attended Bock High School. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and then...

David Henry Sweeney

David Henry Sweeney

Jun 22, 2018

SWEENEY David H. Beloved Father and Friend Age 75 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 22, 2018, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Susan and his parents, Henry and Gladys. David is survived by his children, Matthew (Emily) and Kristin (Jeremy) Sampson; step-grandson, Evan Anderson; and...

Amy Estelle Hansmann (Wilde)

Amy Estelle Hansmann (Wilde)

Jun 19, 2018

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM AMY: “God blessed me and my family with many loving friends and neighbors who have provided meals, prayers, anointing, and food during my journey. Thank you for the kind priests and deacons who have celebrated Mass at our home and while I was in the hospital. Thank you also to so many who helped with rides...

Joseph Raymond Horihan

Joseph Raymond Horihan

Jun 18, 2018

Horihan Joseph Raymond Age 84 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 after a long hard fight. Born in Hokah, MN and graduated from Harding High School. Joined the Army at age 17, served in demolition during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant First Class. After studying at St. Thomas and DeVry University,...

Anthony Sowada

Anthony Sowada

Jun 17, 2018

SOWADA Anthony “Tony” Age 82 Passed Away June 17, 2018 Tony retired from the US Postal Service after 41 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Jim; brothers, Arthur and Alfred. Tony is survived by his wife of 62 years, Angie; children, Gerry and Jane (Rick) Walz; grandchildren, Richard (Stephanie), Michael, Matthew (Laura) and Christine; daughter-in-law,...

Marlyss Hansen

Marlyss Hansen

Jun 17, 2018

LIFE STORY AS COMPILED BY HER CHILDREN Marlyss Katherine Hansen (nee Brittan) Marlyss was born at her grandmother’s farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She was one of five children to Hazel (nee Rogers) and Leslie Brittan. The family was raised in the Billings Park neighborhood but ended up moving out to a farm. Marlyss always hated the transition from running...

James Pluff

James Pluff

Jun 17, 2018

PLUFF James Michael Age 55 Passed away after a tragic accident. Preceded in death by parents, Ken and Kaye. Survived by fiancé, Cassandra Campbell (Pluff); children, Samantha, Serina, Hunter, Logan, Jamie, Cara, Jasmine; grandchildren, Kaylynn, Ethan; siblings, Cheryl (Rick) Shelafoe, Ken Brennan, Cindy (Corky) Hernandez, Karen (Dan Woodbeck), Tricia (Roger) Romero, Thomas (Kia) Pluff, Nathan, Nicole Veesenmeyer, Kelly and Kelsey...

Bernard Michael Vagnoni

Bernard Michael Vagnoni

Jun 16, 2018

Vagnoni, Bernard M. “Bernie” Loving Husband Age 93 Went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2018. Preceded in death by siblings Margaret Hanggi (Robert), Philip, Marie Caruso (Sam) and Lucille Vagnoni. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Kathleen “Kay”; sister-in-law Jane Vagnoni and many nieces, nephews and their families. Proudly served in the US Army during WWII...

Gunther Hans Dierssen

Gunther Hans Dierssen

Jun 14, 2018

Gunther Hans Dierssen passed away at the age of 92 on June 14, 2018 in his White Bear Lake home. Gunther, a veteran of World War II, came to the United States in 1956 from Denmark aboard the ocean liner Oslo Fjord with all his worldly possessions in just a few suitcases. He left this world with a wealth of...

Albert Frank Kasper

Albert Frank Kasper

Jun 13, 2018

Albert Frank Kasper Al worked in biomedical engineering and loved to fish, boat, and travel by train. His family was the center of his life. He passed away at his home in Hugo on June 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his infant son, Chester Wade and he will be missed by his wife, Pamela; his children, Dustin,...

Luz A Nunez (Alfaro)

Luz A Nunez (Alfaro)

Jun 12, 2018

Nunez, Luz Beloved Wife, Mother Grandmother & Tia Passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by parents Metodio & Guadalupe Alfaro; grandson Carlos Zoya and brothers Antonio, Jesus & Manuel. Survived by husband of 53 years, Carlos; children Juanita Zoya (Scott) and Laura Nunez; grandchildren Elizabeth & Lucita Zoya and Luis...

Gloria Klassen

Gloria Klassen

Jun 10, 2018

Life Story: Gloria Marie Klassen Gloria Marie (Paulson) Klassen was the first child of Garfield and Olive (Gillie) Paulson, born on August 29, 1934 at her grandparents’ home in Jackson, Minnesota. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Bergen, helping her mother care for her seven siblings and treasuring her time at Hauges Lutheran Church. She attended area...