Obituaries

Jan 28, 2017

Rukavina Kay Marie Age 65 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on 1-28-2017. Born on 4-3-1951 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Arlene Rukavina. Survived by partner Steve Gavin; sons Michael (Julie) Barger and Tony (Jennifer) Barger; siblings Jan (Mark) Fenner, Patty Bergstrom, Steven (Diane) Rukavina, John (Vickie) Rukavina and Teresa Rukavina; grandchildren Cameron, Nick, Josie...

Jan 28, 2017

John Gregory Hinrichs Age 84 of Gem Lake and White Bear Lake John was born on July 12, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Corporal from October of 1952 to June of 1953. He was a man who was extremely nice to everyone, he loved to tell jokes, and he...

Jan 28, 2017

Roger Jr. and Deborah (Kloeckner) Lusk of St. Paul Passed away hours apart on January 28 and January 29, 2017. Roger is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; parents, Roger Sr. and Joyce; special mom, Sarah; and brothers, John, Joseph, Richard, and Robert. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Sarah. Both are preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2017

LeRoux Marcel L. July 2, 1924 ~ January 27, 2017 Age 92. Passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by wife Antonia; step-daughter Kathy; parents; brothers and sisters. Survived by children Mary Widenstrom (Phillip), Richard LeRoux (Pat), Thomas LeRoux (Michele), Russ Miller (Shari), Harold LeRoux, Suzan Jez and Joyce Wilson.; 19 grandchildren;...

Jan 27, 2017

William Austin Pearson Bill joined his bride Tulla in heaven on January 27, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born on February 1, 1930 to William and Marjory Pearson. He enjoyed a warm and memorable childhood in Fargo, North Dakota, then moved to Minneapolis as his father's business grew. Bill graduated from Washburn High School in 1947, and...

Jan 26, 2017

Jan 24, 2017

MICHAEL FREDERICK “MIKE” KREY Age 78 of Manitou Island Passed Away January 24, 2017 after a courageous three and one half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 25, 1938. He was one of nine children to Mary Elizabeth (nee Smith) and Kenneth Robert Krey. Mike passed away at his home while surrounded...

Jan 23, 2017

Lowe Eugene “Weaver” Age 87 January 6, 1930 ~ January 23, 2017 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by wife Marcia (Stachowski); brother Tom and sisters JoAnn & Maureen. Survived by children Sandy (Mike) Triviski, Shari (Bill) Adams; Mark, Sheila (Jerry) Cassidy, Sue Lauermann and Mike; 9 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters; sister Chloe Ann Kapaun and...

Jan 21, 2017

Agnes M. Haider-Arnold (nee Reiter) Age 96 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 Preceded in death by first husband, Joseph Haider; second husband, Norbert Arnold; grandson, Daniel Haider; and siblings, John, Matthew, Emil, George, Joseph, James, and Rosemary. Survived by sons, Robert (Kathleen) Haider, Lawrence (Jean) Haider, and James (Margaret) Haider; grandchildren, Christine (Scott) Duemler, Carmen...

Jan 17, 2017

Landsberger Thomas Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Brother ~ Age 78 Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Survived by wife Nancy; children Brian Wehrer (Andrea), Jennifer Nelson (Patrick), Tim Landsberger (Jodi), Mike Landsberger (Tammy), Jason Wehrer (Beth Ann); grandchildren Brian Jr., Kevin, Michelle, Anna, Lily, Emma, Jack, Mitch, Joshua & Brady; siblings Kaye Goers (Ken), Joe Landsberger (Steve), Steve...

Jan 17, 2017

LeMay Jeffrey Thomas Friend To All Age 56 of White Bear Lake Left us on January 18, 2017. Preceded in death by brother Larry. Survived by parents Jack & Marlene; siblings Michelle (Tim), Mark (Michelle), Lori Peltier (Gordy), Tom (Sally), Charlie, Kathy Sticha (Steve) and Kris (Bill); sister-in-law Debbie; many nieces & nephews and their families; many caregivers over the...

Jan 17, 2017

Gerald W. Koppes “Jerry” “Pa” – Loving Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 84 of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen (Baloun); parents, Raymond and Clara; granddaughter, Tanya LaBrasseur; and brothers, Harold, Lawrence and Raymond Jr. Survived by children, Steve (Laurie), Daniel (Julie), Russell (Laurie), Jeri Lynn (Dave) Vall, Glenn...

Jan 16, 2017

Warren Douglas Burke 3M Retiree Loving Dad & Grandpa Passed away on January 16, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife, Ava; father, Doug; and beloved mother, Juanita. Survived by daughters, Angela (Mill), Michelle (Steve) George, and Amber (Keith) Burke-Begordis; grandchildren, Ana, Troy, Mason, Zachary, Autumn, Haley, Ethan, and Evan; great-granddaughters, Zoe and Ella; and sisters, Kay and Pricilla. A...

Jan 16, 2017

Joyce Jean Terry was born July 21st, 1936, on one of the hottest days of the summer in Macon, Missouri to Roscoe and Michaleen Perkins. Joyce was the eldest of three children. She lived on a 330 acre farm for most of her younger life. At the age of 16 she married and at 19 had her first son Larry...

Jan 14, 2017

Jan 12, 2017

Mary Earline (Muggley) Lee, aka Earl All over the world there are sweet, caring and compassionate people. Earline is to be counted as one of them. She embraced people with her warm heart and genuine personality; she will be remembered for her sweet smile that put a little twinkle in her eyes. Those qualities were an integral part of who...

Jan 11, 2017

William Clifford Van Dell Jr. “Wild Bill” Age 64 Billy was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 23, 1952. One of eight children to Lorraine (nee Couture) and William Van Dell, Sr. The family moved to White Bear Lake In 1958 and Billy began attending St. Pius X Catholic School where he was an altar boy. They eventually moved across...

Jan 10, 2017

Bacchus Dennis Beloved Dad, Brother & Uncle Age 71 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Ken & Anita; brothers Kenny & Randy (Mary Kay) and nieces & nephews. Survived by daughter Bridgette Bacchus; sisters Joye Ecklin (Jon) and Jane Bacchus and nieces & nephews. Celebration of Life gathering will be...

Jan 6, 2017

Olson Joan Marie (nee Lorentzen) May 17, 1931 ~ January 6, 2017 Passed away peacefully at home with her family at the age of 85 years. Preceded in death by daughters Kristin & Gretchen and step-son Jeffery Olson. Survived by devoted husband Warren; children Wendy VanReyper of Clear Lake, WI and Peter VanReyper of Park City, UT; granddaughter Ingrid Roy;...

Jan 2, 2017

Thury Eva Margaret A Woman of Great Faith Loving and Kind Passed away on January 2, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Preceded in death by husband George J., son Joseph and 6 brothers & 5 sisters. Survived by daughters Susan (Daniel) Wills and Nancy (Dennis) Grove; grandchildren Nicholas (Anita) Wills, Rev. Nathan Wills C.S.C., Natalie (Jim) Mulrooney, Molly...