Obituaries

Feb 9, 2016

Ronald Michael Lesar Age 56 of St. Paul Formerly of Ely, MN Passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Eva; and brothers, Louis Jr. of Willard, WI and Robert of Ely. Survived by wife, Mary McFadden-Lesar; sisters, Barbara (John) Erickson of Anoka; Carol (Calvin) Lindbeck of Ely; brother, James (Maria Rene) of Duluth;...

Feb 6, 2016

ESTHER “ELAYNE” CONTINENZA (nee Eastman) Age 83 of St. Paul, Minnesota Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma Elayne was born on December 20, 1932 in St. Paul to Esther (nee Harkness) and Albert Eastman. She was the youngest of three lively girls. Elayne attended Central High School and was a member of the Reunion Planning Committee for the Class of 1950....

Feb 5, 2016

KAPPEL Marie Wanda Passed Away on February 5, 2016 at Age 92 Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Marie was a woman of strong Catholic faith, an original member of St. Piux X Church, and a dedicated and daily rosary leader at church. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 28, 1923. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Peter Kappel,...

Feb 4, 2016

DiCOSIMO Amato “Emmet” Of St. Paul ~ Passed Away Peacefully on February 4, 2016 at Age 88 “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Emmet was born on November 17, 1927 to Maria Cesedia and Giuseppe DiCosimo. He attended schools in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy as a...

Feb 2, 2016

Kimlinger, Joe Age 85 of Willernie, MN Died suddenly on February 2, 2016. Survived by his sons John (Kelly), Mike (Terri), Tom (Lisa) and Paul (Andi); grandkids, great grandkids; sister Eleanore Huna & her family; the Leier Family & many, many friends. Memorial Mass Tuesday, February 9th at 11:30 AM at ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald...

Jan 30, 2016

Elizabeth M. Kalisch (nee Speak) Age 92 of White Bear Lake Passed away on January 30, 2016 Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Ellen and Cole; and 3 brothers, John (Gladys), Harold and Karl. Survived by children, Joseph, Mike (Laura), Bonnie (Ken) Meyer, Teresa (Mike) Bredahl, Kathy (Bruce) Wenner, and Julie (Steve) Sawyer; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren;...

Jan 29, 2016

Idell L. Dahlin (nee Lindgren) Age 93 Passed away on January 29, 2016 Preceded in death by husbands, Harvey Zwieg and Darle Dahlin; sisters, Margaret, Lillian, Bertha and Evelyn; and brother, Clarence. Survived by son, Ted (Kathy) Zwieg; grandson, Ted Jr.; and many nieces & nephews. Idell is the last surviving member of the class of 1940 at Washington High...

Jan 28, 2016

Beverly J. Bemlott (nee Hurt) Age 80 of Vadnais Heights Passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2016. Preceded in death by infant son, Gregory; grandson, James Dean; siblings, Vance and Virginia; and sister-in-law, Chris. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Vance (Lisa), Vicki (Gary) Armstrong, Verille (Dean) Hanson, and Virginia (Leo) Frascone; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren;...

Jan 27, 2016

Jan 27, 2016

Susan M. Harder (Knutzen) Age 66 of East St. Paul May 18, 1949 – January 27, 2016 Sue was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday. She is survived by her loving husband Jack Harder, children Chris (Kristen) Heyer, Kerry (Brian) Kilgore, Randy Corcoran, Tammy (Dan) Ryan, Tina (Steve) Barrett, Tania (Todd) Pederson, brother Michael (Mitzi) Knutzen, and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Jan 25, 2016

Thomas Lyons Age 89, of White Bear Lake Died peacefully on January 25, 2016. Born March 1, 1926 and raised in Cresco, IA by his parents Gerald E. and Florence Drewry Lyons, he served in the Navy in World War II and then settled in Minnesota. He worked as an attorney for 3M for 40 years, retiring in 1989. He...

Jan 25, 2016

Ludwig Roger F. Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 78 of Grant/Mahtomedi Went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016. Survived by wife Nancy of 48 years; children Roger, Michael, & Amy; grandchildren Rachel, Stephen, Noah, Cyrus, & Asher; siblings Peter Ludwig, Bill Ludwig and Pat Botzet. Roger was a missionary in the Bahamas, proudly served in the...

Jan 23, 2016

Drake (Kolbeck) Linda L. Age 70 of White Bear Lake Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died suddenly on January 23 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents Anton and Ella (Lehmann) Kolbeck and brothers: Anton, Richard, and Donald. Survived by her husband Tom of 50 years, loving sons: Timothy (Mary) and Jeffrey (Laura) and grandchildren: Elias, Isabel, Claire,...

Jan 19, 2016

FOHRMAN (nee D’ANNUNZIO) Elvira Rose “Ronnie” Longtime Resident of Little Canada Passed Away January 19, 2016 at Age 90 Elvira was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 18, 1925 to Rose and Attillio D’Annunzio. She was raised in Philadelphia while surrounded by her Italian heritage. Throughout her life, Elvira was a caretaker to her children and later, her grandchildren. After...

Jan 18, 2016

Clare T. Swanson Passed away peacefully at home at age 98 Surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 18, 2016 Preceded in death by her husband, Larry; son, Larry Jr., her dear loving sisters, Lucille and Rita; and other beloved family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Dan (Kris), Jim (Ann), and Joel (Kathy); grandchildren, Luke, Maggie, Nick...

Jan 16, 2016

Munson, Jr., Harry C Veteran, Lifelong East Sider, Age 86 Harry worked for the City of St. Paul for many, many years. He will be remembered for his steadfastness, honesty and integrity in both his work and family life. He was a caregiver and took care of not only his children and grandchildren but many other relatives throughout their lives....

Jan 16, 2016

Jan 15, 2016

Matthew Henry Sprangers Beloved Husband, Father, Uncle and Friend Born on July 13th, 1922 in St. Cloud, MN to Rose and Mathias Sprangers. Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict, Burlington Northern employee and Past Commander of VFW Post #5. Preceded in death by wife, Dolores (McKliget). Survived by children, Mark (Susan), Susan (Robert), Cindy (Greg), John (Mary...

Jan 15, 2016

Jan 15, 2016

TONI CHERYL ANDERSON (nee Mangine) Age 64 of Superstition Mountain, AZ Passed Away Peacefully on January 16, 2016 at The Villa Hospice, Unexpectedly of a Stroke. Born in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor Mangine (nee Kubiszewski). Toni was raised in St. Paul and Lake Elmo. She married the love of her life,...