Obituaries

Dec 3, 2016

Yanez, Emmett J. March 3, 1920 ~ December 3, 2016 Age 96 Preceded in death by first wife, Natalie (Martinez); granddaughter Rachel, parents Francisco & Elvira; siblings Arnold Medoza, Sr., Emily Amaro, Lorenzo Yanez, Sr., Crispina Amaro, Rudy Yanez, Louis Yanez, Sr., Leonard Yanez and Henry Yanez. Survived by wife Sylvia; sons Ron (Maggie) and Randy (Jane Bowers); grandchildren Manolete...

Dec 3, 2016

Alfred A. Raiola Age 90 of St. Paul Passed away on December 3, 2016 Preceded in death by wife, Rose and son, Mark. Survived by children, Suzanne of St. Paul; Michael (Lisa) of Scottsdale, AZ; Janelle of Scottsdale, AZ; Louis John (Kathy) of Victoria; grandchildren, Moriah (Collin Stoffel) of Yokosuka, Japan, Sarah (Justin Sewell) of California, Andarra, and Mattheu of...

Dec 2, 2016

Larson, Violet M. Age 93 Of White Bear Lake Went home to the Lord unexpectedly on December 2, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Elbert; son Michael and daughter Carol Bunce. Survived by children Jeanette Stevens (Jerome), Warren (Royce), Ronald (Lori) and David (Mary); 15 grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; siblings Irene Monaghan, Vera Dickman, Bob, Gerald & Phillip...

Dec 1, 2016

John “Jack” Carlsten Local 49ers Lifelong East Sider Age 76. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2016. Preceded in death by son, John Carlsten Jr., parents, Loren & Eileen; sister, Karen Ebensperger; and in-laws, Frank & Hazel Contreras. Survived by devoted wife of 55 years, Lorraine; daughter, Gina (Bruce) Anderson; granddaughters, Kayla (Tyler) Hollingsworth, and...

Nov 30, 2016

Knoblach Edward Leonard Loving Son, Brother & Uncle Edward was born in St. Paul on November 18, 1935 to Edward & Obelyn (nee Dolfay). He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Pat (Lou) Hermes; bothers Richard (Shirley) & Russell. Survived by sister Karen Knoblach; sister-in-law Carol Knoblach and many nieces & nephews and their families. Many thanks to...

Nov 28, 2016

Serreyn, Leo Albert “Leopold” Loved by Many Age 84 of St. Paul Passed away on November 28, 2016. Survived by Gisele (Jeff), Hubert (Lori), Erwick "Joseph", Corine & Agnes; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother Charles of Australia and extended family and friends across the world. Butcher by trade but a brilliant artist at heart. Leo could do anything he...

Nov 28, 2016

Roger B Hunter Roger was born in Racine Wisconsin on September 22, 1932, the son of Esther (nee Anderson) and Boyd Hunter. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force (state side Korean War Vet). While stationed at the Air Force Base in the Twin Cities near the St. Paul airport, he met Kathryn Lucas. Kathy was a...

Nov 27, 2016

Bozicevich Kevin James Age 66 Proud Vietnam Veteran Went to be with Our Lord after a 10 year struggle with Fronto Temporal Dementia. Preceded in death by parents Frank & Margaret; In-laws Ray & Dolores Flynn; nephew Jacob Flynn and beloved dog Kelly. Survived by wife of 45 years, Maureen; daughter Jackie (Jeff) Schroeder; son James; beloved grandkids Addie &...

Nov 22, 2016

Diane Rae Winkler (nee Hartwick) “Grandma Di” Age 85 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on November 22, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Quinton and Kathleen Hartwick; and husband of 63 years, Louis. Will be dearly missed by children, Cindy (Rick) Wriskey, Nancy (Steve) Trost, Gary (Katie), Kelly (Amy), and Cheryl (Jim) Hagen;...

Nov 19, 2016

Dennis E. LeVasseur Age 74 of Maplewood ~ Formerly of St. Paul Passed Away November 19, 2016 Denny was a graduate of Harding High School in St. Paul. He enlisted in the United States Navy following his graduation and served honorably for two years. He became an independent plumber and worked many years in the industry. Denny was a hardworking...

Nov 18, 2016

Ida E. Govett Charter Member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Age 99 of St. Paul. Passed away on November 18, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; and daughter, Sharon Lewis. Survived by children, Susan (Bill) Weber and Bob (Margaret); 5 grandsons, Edward, Joseph, Tony, Troy, and Nick; and 3 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Corbin, and Sydney. Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 14, 2016

Born June 8th, 1981, passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Nov. 14th, 2016. Preceded in death by Lorraine Olchefske, Tony Kunz, Bob and Alice Ott, Gary Lohrke and Heidi Kunz. Survived by Oma Betty Kunz; parents Mark Lohrke, Susan (Leonard) Ott; siblings Jenny Ott (Dan Blomquist), Josh Lohrke (Mandy Aschittino), Heather (Chad) Hedgecock; niece Lily Lohrke and...

Nov 14, 2016

Nov 12, 2016

Deans, Robert “Bob” Age 58 of Dellwood. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Robin and children: Ian, S.P.C. of Ft. Campbell, KY and Elspeth of Dellwood. Also by 5 siblings: Rachel (Bob) Krute of Montrose, CO; Nancy (Dennis Peterson) Deans of Eagan; Jim (Judy) Deans of Pine Springs; Tom (Suzanne) of New Richmond, WI and Clint (Stacey) of Brooklyn...

Nov 10, 2016

Marian T. Moore Age 96 of St. Paul Passed peacefully on November 10, 2016 Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Theresa; and siblings, Edward Jr., Lorraine, Herbert, Richard and John. Survived by sisters, Sr. Claudian (Eileen) and Dolores Bayer; sister-in-law, Corrine Moore; and many dear nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM with visitation one hour prior to...

Nov 7, 2016

Patricia L. Casper (nee Thorson) Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt & Friend Age 72 of Oakdale Passed away on November 7, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Sr., parents, Harry and Mary; brother, David; and in-laws, James and Mary Bazille and Carol Casper. Survived by son, Kenneth Jr. (Nancy); siblings, Duane, Jan (Jim), Bev and Kay (Roger); in-laws, Sophie and...

Nov 7, 2016

David Frederick Christensen Age 78 of St. Paul Passed Away November 7, 2016 Dad, Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle David was born on February 13, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Linnea (nee Larson) and Fritz Christensen. He was a graduate of Harding High School and enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation. He is preceded...

Nov 4, 2016

William Francis Schifsky Korean War Veteran, Prior Co-Owner of T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Past President of Ramsey North 500th Lions Club, Lifetime Member of American Legion Bill was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on Christmas Day of 1928. He was the son of Viola (nee Moris) and Thomas Schifsky. He attended St. Agnes Catholic Grade School and later School District...

Nov 3, 2016

Patricia Ann Cotroneo, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ peacefully passed away on November 3, 2016. Pat was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dominic and Josephine Cotroneo. In 1966 she moved with her two sons to Wheatridge, Co. Pat worked as a bookkeeper for the 26th Club and for Pinehurst Country Club in Denver. When she retired in February of 2000...

Nov 3, 2016

ESTRELL GAMIDO BASUIL Passed Away Peacefully on Nov. 3, 2016 With her Husband and Family by her Side Survived by her husband, Flor; her children, Ronald (Florita), Jane (Jomar) Manalo, and Isabel Basuil; 8 grandchildren; her siblings, Juanita, Nolita, Valentino, and Fely; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Evening visitations from 4-8PM on TUESDAY (11/8) and WEDNESDAY (11/9)...