Obituaries

Jean Merliene Musch (Nelson)

Jean Merliene Musch (Nelson)

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...

John Walter Simmons

John Walter Simmons

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...

James Holupchinski

James Holupchinski

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,...

Leslie Anne Kroening (Richards)

Leslie Anne Kroening (Richards)

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...

Meda Reichow

Meda Reichow

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...

Herman Windisch

Herman Windisch

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...

Margaret B. Pollo (Oligney)

Margaret B. Pollo (Oligney)

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...

Rev. Robert F. Hamel

Rev. Robert F. Hamel

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...

John M. Tschida

John M. Tschida

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...

Warren Harding "Deke" Hoen

Warren Harding "Deke" Hoen

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...

Bernice Wojcik

Bernice Wojcik

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...

Joan Lucille Schuster (Horrisberger)

Joan Lucille Schuster (Horrisberger)

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...

Negussie Berihun

Negussie Berihun

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...

Edith Henk

Edith Henk

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),...

Mildred Marie "Millie" Bauman

Mildred Marie "Millie" Bauman

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;...

Brian Polasek

Brian Polasek

Apr 13, 2018

Brian Basil Polasek was born October 5, 1961 as the son of Basil and Bernice Polasek. He grew up in Marshfield Wisconsin and was active in sports throughout his elementary, middle and high schools and excelled in Tennis throughout High School. Brian was active in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle award at the age of 14 but didn’t stop...

Darlene Ann Bartylla (Knack)

Darlene Ann Bartylla (Knack)

Apr 12, 2018

Bartylla Darlene A. Beloved Mom, Grandma And Great Grandma Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on April 12, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Nelsen & son Michael Nelsen. Survived by children Kenneth (Julie) Nelsen, Theresa (Randy) Tchida, Heidi (Kenny) Bartylla & Wendy (Billy) Blaul; grandchildren Danielle, Sarah,...

Ralph Setterlund

Ralph Setterlund

Apr 10, 2018

LIFE STORY: Ralph Dennis Setterlund May 15, 1947 - April 10, 2018 Raised in Hankinson, ND, Ralph graduated from Hankinson High School in 1965. Ralph was a four sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball), and participated in the North Dakota State Track Meet in both his Junior and Senior years. He also played Cornet in the High School Band, often...

John T Rueb

John T Rueb

Apr 10, 2018

LIFE STORY John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 24, 1938. He was one of five children born to Marcella (nee Albachten) and Roy Rueb. He grew up in the Selby-Dale neighborhood and attended Cathedral Grade School. He graduated from Cretin High School. He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard. Directly out of high school, he...