Obituaries

Jun 16, 2015

Robert John Roppe Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Veteran Was brought home to die peacefully and with dignity. He went “home” June 16th to live again and be reunited with his parents; brother; bride, Betty Jean; son, Rob “the boy;” grandson, Jason; and great-granddaughter, Gracie. He will forever be loved and remembered by his children, Bobby, Lynn, Jimbo (Jodi), and Linda...

Jun 11, 2015

MICHAEL "MIKE" ASHTON Of Eagan ~ Formerly of East St. Paul Family Man, Dad, Brother and Friend Mike passed away on June 11, 2015 at 60 years old. He retired from the USPS after over 28 years of employment. Mike enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, traveling, and cooking. His outgoing and friendly personality will be missed by all. More than anything,...

Jun 6, 2015

LeRoy P. DeMars Age 78 Of White Bear Lake Passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 6, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Olive and William; siblings, Ivan, Daryl, Evelyn, and Vern; and granddaughter, Emilee. Survived by beloved wife, Alvina; children, Michael, Pamela, Terence, Timothy, Scott, Angela, Clinton and their spouses; 32 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Beulah; brothers,...

Jun 3, 2015

Williams, Elizabeth J. “Betty” Age 91 of East Bethel Formerly of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by husband Paul, son Robert, grandson Ted & daughter in law Kay. Survived by 4 children: Bill (Teri Kubik) of Forest Lake; Jeff of Spring valley, WI; Mary (Tim) Schwan of East Bethel & Jim of St. Paul. There are 11 grandchildren and...

Jun 2, 2015

Joseph J. Stodola Age 86 of Oakdale – Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Preceded in death by son, Joseph John. Survived by wife of 63 years, Beverley; children, Jo Ann (Steve) Reed of Prescott, AZ, Joyce (Lyndon) Suckow of Cottage Grove, June (John) Spillman of Forest Lake, Joe (Tamara) Amon-Stodola of St. Paul, and Judy (Neil) Metcalf of Oakdale;...

Jun 2, 2015

Morris "Moe" Johnson Age 86 of St. Paul Retired ELCA Pastor Served in Rochester, Brainerd and Virginia, Minnesota and was the Stewardship Consultant for 3 synods in Iowa. Preceded in death by parents Marius & Margit Johnson, a sister Marie Overvold and granddaughter Karin Elizabeth Talsness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Marjorie and 3 children: Cheri...

Jun 2, 2015

Susan M. (Trembley) Scanlon Age 45 - Beloved Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt & Friend Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She lived gracefully with MD and passed from acute leukemia on June 2, 2015, on her beloved grandfather’s birthday. Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles & Helen Rafferty, and Raymond & Delores Trembley; and much loved cat, Coco....

May 30, 2015

May 29, 2015

Beverly Jeanne Smith (nee Schwabel) Passed Away May 29, 2015 Dear Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 72 of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, William and Beatrice; daughter, Robin; granddaughters, Brittany Smith and Heather Betancourt; and great-grandson, Jaxson LaShomb. Will be dearly missed by her husband, Dennis; children, Kimberly (Bob) Gross, Tamera (Tony) Vogt, Todd...

May 26, 2015

Betty Lea Kee (nee Anderson) Age 86 of Vadnais Heights Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma Betty Lea will be dearly missed by her husband of 66 years, Jack; their four children, Jack (Nanci) of Yorkville, IL, Pat (Bill) Kleinman of Lillydale, MN, Pam (Tim) Hadley of Vadnais Heights, MN and Scott (Lisa) Kee of Plymouth, MN; 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan,...

May 26, 2015

May 22, 2015

Russell E. Garrod Extraordinary Husband & Father Age 93 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Inez; and sister, Grace. Survived by beloved wife of 72 years, Nila (nee Evans); children, Cheryl of Little Canada and Michael (Priscila) of Paraguay, SA; sister-in-law, Marilyn...

May 20, 2015

RUTH C. JARA (nee CARLSON) May 27, 1919 to May 20, 2015 Age 95 of Maplewood Preceded in death by husband, Emil; daughter, Theresa Thompson; and twin baby girls, Elizabeth and Marie Jara. Will be dearly missed by sons, Bruce (Lucy) Jara, Paul (Faith) Jara, John (Ellen) Jara, Lynn (Robin) Jara, Michael (Marie) Jara and Stephen (Claudia) Jara; daughter, Ginny...

May 19, 2015

Hugh Heckel Age 87 Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake Passed away on May 19, 2015. Preceded in death by loving wife, Gloria. Survived by daughter, Linda (Jim) O’Brien of Mahtomedi; grandson, Jason Vollbrecht; 2 step grandchildren, Kevin and David (Yolanda) O’Brien; 2 step great-grandchildren, Grace and Jacob; and special family friend, Paul Christian. 17 year member of Ft. Snelling...

May 12, 2015

Juleen E Bush (nee Wrede) Que sera, sera! Age 92, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anslem and Julia Wrede; her husband Willmar Bush; her daughter, Juleen (Tom) Condon; sisters, Veronica and Bernice; brother, Leonard; and sons-in-law, Michael Duffy, Tom Condon, and Paul Dimitrie. She is survived by her children, Kathleen...

May 9, 2015

Thelma “Peggie” Moyer (nee Alzen) Age 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2015 Joins in heaven 2 infant children, Kenneth and Dana; and siblings, Samuel Alzen and Mary Berry. Will be dearly missed by devoted husband of 60 years, Al; leaves a legacy of 3 children, Paul (Wendy), Anita (Benjamin) Arnold, and Corey (Wendy); 8...

May 8, 2015

Magdalen “Maggie” Faber (nee Harren) Age 87 of West St. Paul Passed away on May 8, 2015 Preceded in death by husbands, Gebhard Kraemer and Ronald Faber; siblings, Jeanette (Sylvester) Stueve and Larry Harren; and brother-in-law, Harlan Schiller. Survived by 4 children, Rich (Becky) Kraemer, Gary (Vicki) Kraemer, Doug Kraemer, and Peggy (Etch) Andrajack; 4 step-children, Terry (Sheryl) Graf, Brad...

May 7, 2015

Westberg, Dean Age 84 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by wife, Betty; brothers, Victor Westberg and Duane Westberg; and a sister, Violet Harms. Survived by 3 children, Clara (Karl) Rusch of Maplewood, MN, Jeff Westberg of White Bear Lake, MN & Susan Westberg of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Alexander; sister, Dolly Boelter of Texas; and many nieces and...

May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

Italia Biello Continenza Truly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 81, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on May 7, 2015. She was a woman of faith with a kind, generous nature. She was the gravity that held the family together and her authentic Italian cooking and hospitality will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded...