Obituaries

Leona May Stachowiak (Schletty)

Leona May Stachowiak (Schletty)

Dec 27, 2017

LIFE STORY WRITTEN BY HER SON, BOB Leona was born only a few months short of 100 years ago and was married to Richard Stachowiak in 1939. That’s a very long life and a very long marriage. But far more importantly than length, Leona lived a life full of kindness and generosity; her marriage steadfast and unwavering, she was an...

Ann Carol Churchill (Pelletier)

Ann Carol Churchill (Pelletier)

Dec 23, 2017

Ann Carol Pelletier Churchill died on December 23, 2017 surrounded by family at home in the Senior Community of Waverly Gardens, North Oaks Minnesota. Ann was 86 years old, and a resident of Green Valley Arizona and Mackinaw City Michigan. Ann was born June 24, 1931 in Waterbury Connecticut to Arthur Pelletier and Hildegard Allen Pelletier. She excelled at school,...

Josephine Mae Charpentier (Hessler)

Josephine Mae Charpentier (Hessler)

Dec 23, 2017

Charpentier, Josephine Passed away December 23, 2017 in Brainerd, MN A wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she lived most of her life in St. Paul but had moved to Brainerd where she died in the good care of Woodland Good Samaritan assisted living. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Archie and her daughter, Carol M....

Stephen Lindemer

Stephen Lindemer

Dec 22, 2017

Stephen Jerome Lindemer was born in St. Paul, MN on June 7, 1956 to Marlene and John Lindemer. Stephen died peacefully at home on December 22, 2017. Steve was an amazing father to Kyle (Lisa) of Madison, WI and Clinton (Elizabeth) of Westminster, MD and loved being the grandfather of Emma, Julia, and Sebastien. Steve is survived by his mother,...

Carol Lahr

Carol Lahr

Dec 21, 2017

Lahr Carol LaRue Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Carol was born on February 1, 1938, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Florence Peterson, three siblings, Kenny Peterson, Dickie Peterson and Bev Meide, brother-in-law, Ray Miller, and special son-in-law, Tim Orsello. Carol met the love of her life, Ron Lahr, and married...

Jenny Ortmeier

Jenny Ortmeier

Dec 21, 2017

Ortmeier, Jenny Age 42 Of Maplewood Released to Jesus on December 21, 2017. Preceded in death by her grandparents Marjorie & Gerald Ortmeier. Survived by parents Cyndi & Dennis Thiele and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Thursday, January 11th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a prayer service at 5:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle...

Robert Jerome Cihlar

Robert Jerome Cihlar

Dec 19, 2017

Robert Jerome Cihlar Age 83 of Maplewood and St. Paul Passed Away on December 19, 2017 Bob was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1934, the son of Jerome and Mary. He attended Adams Elementary School and graduated from Monroe High School. While younger, he was a hard worker who helped his dad in the landscaping business, worked at...

Mary Nellie Lecher (McGie)

Mary Nellie Lecher (McGie)

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Lecher (nee McGie) Age 93 – Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017 surrounded by family. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Peter; her parents, Claude and Rhea McGie; and her brother Frank McGie. Mary is survived by her 5 daughters, Mary Jo (Tom) Auger, Barbara Horvath, Jane Magnuson, Nancy...

Steven Iver Howie

Steven Iver Howie

Dec 19, 2017

Steven Iver Howie Hugo, MN Born May 1st, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents (Iver and Mary Jane) and brother (Peter 2014 [Janice 1997]). Survived by his beautiful wife of 43 years, Helen. Loving children Alicia (Kevin), Aaron (Chelsie), Arik (Ashley) and Alyse (Anthony); grandchildren Nia and Quinn; brother Alan (Sue). Graduate of the University...

Bernadine Therese "Bernie" Gores (Jambor)

Bernadine Therese "Bernie" Gores (Jambor)

Dec 18, 2017

Gores, Bernadine "Bernie" (nee Jambor) Of Inver Grove Heights formerly of the East Side. Preceded in death by husband Donald and her sister Rita Anderson. Survived by children Ed (Debbie) Gores of Lake Elmo & Marybeth Larson of Inver Grove Heights and bonus daughter Melissa (Mike) Mueller of Rochester, MN. Her grandchildren Tony, Krysta, Cheri & Michael and her faithful...

Phyllis Ricci

Phyllis Ricci

Dec 16, 2017

Phyllis Ann Ricci (nee St. Sauver) Phyllis was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 28, 1942, the daughter of Susan (nee Bofenkamp) and Lawrence St. Sauver. She attended Johnson High School in St. Paul, where she met the love of her life, Gerald Ricci. The two graduated from Johnson in their class of 1960. Following graduation, they were married...

Leo Joseph Frascone

Leo Joseph Frascone

Dec 15, 2017

Frascone, Leo Age 91, Proud WW II Vet Longtime East Sider Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Longtime employee of St. Paul Water Utility. Preceded in death by his parents Frank & Faustina, brothers Luciano, Luigi & John, his sister Antoinette and daughter Cynthia. He is survived by children Michael (Connie) Frascone, Nancy (Larry) Thomason, Jay (Alice) Frascone &...

William Edward Bastyr Jr.

William Edward Bastyr Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

William Edward Bastyr Age 82 ~ Passed Away at Home on December 15, 2017 Preceded in death by parents, Rose and William; brother, Robert; granddaughter, Kalyn; and great-granddaughter, Nevaeh. Survived by wife of 57 years, Helen (nee Legel); children, Joe (Cindie Mummert Bastyr) of Maplewood and Linda Bastyr Havens (Walter Havens) of Centerville; grandchildren, Kyle and Kassidy Halverson, Travis Bastyr,...

Darlene Frogner

Darlene Frogner

Dec 10, 2017

Darlene was born in Northfield, Minnesota on May 26, 1943. She attended grade school at St. Rose of Lima and graduated from Roseville Public High School. She lived in White Bear Lake, MN with her husband Thorwald (Bud) Frogner where they raised their 3 daughters Heather, Billie and Heidi. Thorwald passed away when the girls were young. Darlene began working...

Deborah "Deb" Ratte

Deborah "Deb" Ratte

Dec 9, 2017

Deborah Ann Ratte (nee Andert) was born into this world on May 4, 1952 and went home to her eternal happiness with God on December 9, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents Bernard & Joan Andert. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years Tom Ratte; son Dan (Jenni) Ratte, grandchildren Samantha & Gabriel. Also survived by her siblings:...

Russell W. "Russ" Layer

Russell W. "Russ" Layer

Dec 9, 2017

Layer, Beloved Husband & Father 1934-2017 Survived by wife of 64 years, Flo; daughters Dawne Russell, Julie, Deb Walczak (Tom) and Coco Millage (Spencer); 5 grandchildren and one that went before him; 5 great grandchildren and extended family & friends. Retired after 43 years with Anchor Block of North St. Paul and longtime member of MSRA. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mary Hansen

Mary Hansen

Dec 7, 2017

Mary M. Hansen (nee Spilman) Age 69 Passed away on December 7, 2017 Mary lived her entire life on the East side of St. Paul. She was a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Spilman. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine (John Lick) Hansen; son, David (Claudia) Hansen; grandsons,...

Gregory Stephen Tocko

Gregory Stephen Tocko

Dec 5, 2017

Gregory Stephen Tocko Age 68 of St. Paul Passed Away December 5, 2017 Greg was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 18, 1949, the son of Catherine (nee Huddleston) and Frank Tocko. He attended Cretin High School and enlisted in the United States Army after graduating. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to St. Paul and began attending courses...

Mary Catherine Anderson (Kurilla)

Mary Catherine Anderson (Kurilla)

Dec 5, 2017

Mary Catherine Kurilla Anderson Born October 5, 1939 in Mason, Wisconsin. Died December 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a proud wife and mother raising seven children in White Bear Lake. She was an active member and volunteer at St. Mary of the Lake Church. Mary was a devoted seamstress, gardener and Girl Scout leader. Later in...

Ervin Louis Hinrichs

Ervin Louis Hinrichs

Dec 5, 2017

Ervin Louis Hinrichs Age 71 of White Bear Lake “You betcha!” –Erv Erv was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 11, 1946. He was one of four children to Henrietta Annabelle (nee Sand) and Ervin Henry Hinrichs. He attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and was drafted into the United States Army after his graduation. Erv served during the Vietnam...