Obituaries

Sep 1, 2017

Eileen Teresa McNiff (nee Lawrence) Age 89 of White Bear Lake Passed Away September 1, 2017 Preceded in death by her husband of over 53 years, Myles McNiff. Survived by her children, Rita (Ken) Anderson, Ken (Betty) McNiff, Eileen McNiff, Kevin (Colleen) McNiff, and Tim (Amy) McNiff; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Lawrence; and other family and friends. Visitation...

Sep 1, 2017

Phyllis Jean Larson (nee Keller) Age 89 of White Bear Lake Passed Away on September 1, 2017 Phyllis was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 19, 1928. She was the daughter of Margaret and Orville Keller. In her early years, she was known as "Dolly" to relatives. Following her graduation from Harding High School she met her husband, Leonard...

Aug 30, 2017

Bloom, Bobby Accidentally on 8/30/2017. Survived by parents Ann Marie Bloom of White Bear Lake and Robert Bloom of St. Paul; sister Mattie; and brother Ricky. Visitation Wednesday, September 6 from 4-8 PM at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 7 at Saint Mary...

Aug 30, 2017

Ernest G. Reimann (age 89) of Arden Hills, Minnesota died peacefully on August 30, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Gustav and Emma Reimann; and sister, Louise. Survived by his wife, Pat Reimann; sons, Ron (Nancy) and Bill; grandchildren, Bradley, Lisa, and Kylie; and many other family and friends. Ernie was born in Evanston, Illinois, graduated from Niles Township high...

Aug 30, 2017

Robert Joseph Curtis Age 87 ~ Passed Away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Preceded in death by wife, Doris; and parents. Survived by daughters, Barb (Tony) Noha, Judy (Jerry) LeMire, Sue (Joe) Fleming, and Patty (Jim) Troendle; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brother, Tom Curtis; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Ruff and Audrey Denney; and many nephews, nieces, and other family and friends. Mass...

Aug 29, 2017

Huberty, Daniel Leonard April 19, 1968 August 29, 2017 Preceded in death by father Leonard. Survived by mother Pat; siblings John Huberty & Cindy Huberty Hinckley; niece Danielle Hinckley and aunts, uncles and cousins. Service Saturday (9/2) at 11:00 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway. Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood. Visitation Friday (9/1) from 4-8:00 pm and one hour before...

Aug 27, 2017

Weispfenning, Kent L. Beloved Husband, Dad Grandpa & Brother Age 73 of Maplewood. Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of 48 years Michele; children Kyle (Julie) and Tracy; grandchildren Sophie, Brandon, Kieran & Linnea; brother Jon (Ruthanne) and nieces & nephews. Kent retired after 31 years with the Federal Government and...

Aug 27, 2017

Edith Lila Everett Age 94 of White Bear Lake Passed Away August 27, 2017 Edith was born in Roberts, WI on August 1, 1923. The daughter of Frances and John Budderman. She passed away peacefully in Alpine, Texas on August 27, 2017. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 67 years, Gerald. She is survived...

Aug 27, 2017

Lucy Grau Melendez “Mama” “Que no me joden” Soy Boriqua Age 87 of St. Paul, Minnesota ~ Formerly of New York Lucy was born on February 2, 1930. She married the love of her life, Antonio Melendez, in Rio – Piedra Puerto Rico. She passed away at Marian Care Center of St. Paul on the morning of August 27, 2017...

Aug 26, 2017

Rebecca Lynn Diller was born on June 30th, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of John & Beverly (Ivers) Jeffords. She grew up in Willmar, Minnesota and graduated in 1982 from Willmar Senior High School. She attended St. Cloud State University and graduated with an Elementary Degree and Coaching Certificate in June 1987. On March 12th, 1994 she was married...

Aug 21, 2017

Lorraine Mary Hellermann A woman of gentle spirit and quiet grace, she touched and enhanced the lives of many. The world is a little bit better because of her. Our lives are all the richer for having been loved by her. Always giving, forever sharing. For this, it is fitting we celebrate her life. She touched our hearts and will...

Aug 20, 2017

Kenneth Rowland Kvaal Age 86 of White Bear Lake Passed Away August 20, 2017 Ken was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 16, 1931. He was one of four children to Annie Christina (nee Ritland) and Emil Kvaal. He attended Johnson High School in St. Paul. After graduation, he rode the rails and worked as a real cowboy in...

Aug 20, 2017

Steven Stefano Age 53 of Hugo, passed away on Aug. 20 after a courageous six-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Steve was one of five children born to Jean Marie Ackey and Leonard Stefano. He graduated from North St. Paul High School, where he demonstrated his phenomenal athleticism as the starting quarterback on the football team. While in High...

Aug 18, 2017

Dierssen, Tove Benti, beloved wife of Gunther Dierssen and mother of four daughters, died peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2017, in her White Bear Lake home. She was 81. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tove was a professional ballroom dancer and instructor in the 50s and 60s in Denmark and the U.S. She spread knowledge and love about the...

Aug 18, 2017

Aug 16, 2017

At the age of 85, Arthur Duane Lincoln died peacefully with family by his side. As a young man of 19, he served as a sergeant in the Marine Corp during the Korean War, leading an intelligence gathering reconnaissance team into enemy territory. Throughout his life, he was an avid sports fan, never missing a broadcast of Twin or Viking’s...

Aug 15, 2017

Ruby Jane Horrisberger Age 92 Ruby Jane Horrisberger of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away of lung and bone cancer on August 15, 2017. One of 12 children, she was born March 9,1925 in Woodbury, MN to Eliza and Peter Riemenschneider. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Delmore, her daughter, Roxy, her parents and nine of her...

Aug 14, 2017

Photo Johnson Dorothy Andrea Age 99 Retired from West Publishing Survived by daughter Kristi Wickstrom (Mark); grandchildren Bjorn (Sami), Brittany Malluege (Erick), Berit (Doug Marmar) and Blaire and 2 great grandsons. We had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Dorothy’s life with her on her 99th Birthday. Memorials preferred to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Roseville or Community Lutheran Church, Las...

Aug 13, 2017

BANKEN Joseph Thomas "Joe" " I'm past my expiration date! Many that left, I've gone to see. The rest are left, please pray for me!" Born on April 19, 1933, passed away on August 13, 2017. Joe was a husband, father, grandfather, farm kid, veteran, ice cream man, picture framer, and tobacco and candy man. Preceded in death by parents,...

Aug 13, 2017

Jeannine Mae Glancey (nee Thomas) "Nana" and "Jeanne" Age 88 of St. Paul “I’ve Lived a Good Life.” Jeanne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 12, 1929. She was the daughter of Marie (nee Anderson) and Henry Thomas. Over the course of her career, she has worked at State Farm Insurance for 17 years, St. Paul School District...