Obituaries

Aug 3, 2015

Aug 2, 2015

Matthew Brian Berres Age 56 of Shoreview, Minnesota Matt was born in St. Paul to Mary Ann (nee Geretschlaeger) and Raymond Charles Berres on January 24, 1959. He attended North High School in North St. Paul. After graduating, he went to work at 3M Company and had been working there for over 30 years when he passed away. Outside of...

Aug 1, 2015

Diane R. Cran (nee Mueller) Arrived 12/13/1941 And left 8/1/2015 Preceded in death by parents, George and Nettie (nee Nelson) Mueller; and son, Ian Thomas Cran. Survived by husband of 50 years, Thomas G. Cran; daughter, Christine (Larry) Oehrlein; son, James C. Cran; grandchildren, Tony (Angie), Lauren, Aaron, Hailey, Joshua, Amanda, Allexus and special great-grandson, Jaxson; sisters, Marilyn Achterkirch and...

Jul 31, 2015

Charles M. Eldridge Age 86 of North Oaks Devoted Family Man and Retired 3M Executive Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 31, 2015 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Survived by wife of 30 years, Laura (née Stallé); son, Alex of Los Angeles, CA; nephew, Bob (Peggy) Wetegrove; niece, Mary Teaver; and his extended Stallé family....

Jul 29, 2015

Leon Eugene Babcock Dedicated and Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Great-Grandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa and Friend Age 94, Leon was born in West St. Paul to Myrtle (nee Doughty) and George Babcock. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942. After serving in World War II as a Sergeant, he returned home and was honorably discharged in 1945. Leon married the...

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Mary Fischer (nee Salmon) My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends – It gives a lovely light! -Edna St. Vincent Millay Passed away peacefully at age 94 on July 29, 2015. Mary was born in Cylon, Wisconsin on the farm of John and Honora Salmon on March...

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 28, 2015

Donna L. Malchow Age 88 of White Bear Lake Passed Away Peacefully at her Home on July 28, 2015 Donna was born on August 26, 1926 in Centuria, Wisconsin to Gotha (nee Swenson) and Ernest Wilcox. She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a faithful volunteer at the VFW and local nursing homes. Donna retired from the...

Jul 25, 2015

David N. Blomberg Age 89 of St. Paul David was born in Forest, Wisconsin on May 8, 1926 to Beatrice (nee Noble) and Harry Blomberg. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Stella Blomberg; and grandchildren, Connie & Dawn. David is survived by his three children, Rosemarie (Jack) Mussehl of Big Fork; JoAnne (Doug) Moore of...

Jul 24, 2015

Janette G. Hoffman (nee Sorensen) Age 91 of St. Paul, MN Passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Charlotte; infant daughter, Lori; and sister, Audrey. Survived by her children, Candice Owley, Joseph Goldberg, Kathleen (Anthony) Olsen, William “Tim” Goldberg and Lisa Bayers. There are 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by...

Jul 21, 2015

Louis F. Winkler “Bud,” “Papa Lou” Age 91 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 21, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Joseph; and siblings, Joe, Larry, and Lucille. Will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 63 years, Diane (nee Hartwick); children, Cindy (Rick) Wriskey, Nancy (Steve) Trost, Gary (Katie),...

Jul 20, 2015

Safe Yang passed away on July 20, 2015. He is survived by father Simon Young; mother Susan Thao; brothers Huseng Yang, Thomas (Youpa Thao) Yang, Rob (Glory Seying) Yang, Charles (Shoua) Yang; and sisters May (Souk Vang) True, May Chee, Pam (Ying Vang) Gnia, and Gina Yang. Services are being held on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2015,...

Jul 18, 2015

Ena Nkauj Tshua Yang was born on Saturday, July 18, 2015 to parents Pha Ger Yang and Sheng Lor at St. John's Hospital of Maplewood. She weighed 3 pounds, 8.6 ounces and was 15 inches long. Ena's family was blessed to be able to meet their angel on her stop on earth before being returned to Heaven on the same...

Jul 18, 2015

Jul 17, 2015

Karen J. Meyer (nee Anderson) Karen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 10, 1938 to Helen (nee Wilson) and Gerad Anderson. She attended Harding High School in St. Paul and graduated from there as well. Karen always created fun times with her family including bringing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to Cup and Cone. She enjoyed coffee with friends,...

Jul 15, 2015

FRANCIS H. MIKESH Francis H. Mikesh was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 30, 1920 to Frank and Anna Mikesh and grew up in St. Paul along with sister, Helen and brothers, Edward and Paul. He attended Central High School and then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Fran joined the US Army Air Corps in 1942. Before he...

Jul 13, 2015

Jul 13, 2015

Age 78, of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by son Dan. Survived by 4 children, Mary Sue (Brent) Millard, Michael (Kristin), Richard (Tanya), and Jennifer (Ryan) Manning. There are 8 grandchildren and his brother Kenneth (Diane). Visitation Thursday from 4:30PM-5:30PM, with a funeral service at 5:30PM at MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. at 3rd St., WBL. Reception...

Jul 13, 2015

meat" - Jeffery Paul Gadbois, son of Marilyn and Stanley Gadbois, brother of Janet (deceased), James and John, he succumbed to complications of cancer in the early hours of July thirteen 2015. His unique humor and artistic talent defined him to most while those closest to him will miss his compassionate and sensitive nature and ability to turn any bad...