Obituaries

Feb 1, 2015

Calvin G. Sass Age 90 of Oakdale July 21, 1924 – February 1, 2015 Survived by wife of one year, Betty; children, Debbie (Tom) Drobac, Ken (Mary), and LeAnne (Mike, M.D.) Talberg; 6 granchildren; sister, Dolores (Don) Florine; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by Gladys, wife of 42 years; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. A special...

Jan 30, 2015

Sheila M. Brady Age 82 of Saint Paul – 3M Retiree Dedicated Wife, Mother and Grandma Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Glennie Brady; and sister, Gloria Schedl. Will be dearly missed by her husband of 9 years, Harry C. Munson, Jr.; children, Lisa Rodriguez and Kris (Zach Sr.) Barnes; step-children, Craig (Teresa) Munson and Carol (Peter) Nelson; grandchildren,...

Jan 29, 2015

JAMES C. PETERSON Jim was born in Ironwood, Michigan on June 6, 1937 to Dorothy (nee Hillmer) and Vernon Peterson. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and served in Korea. Jim was a very hard worker. He loved his family more than anything. In his spare time, Jim loved to fish and repair things, especially small engine repairs. He...

Jan 29, 2015

AUDREY M. PETERSON (nee McMahon) Born Sept. 10, 1926 in Stockport, England Died Jan. 29, 2015 in Maplewood, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband, Vernon H. and mother, Frances McMahon. Will be dearly missed by children, LaVerne, David (Karen), Candace, Richard (Patrice), Robert (Jinky), Randall and Raymond (Linda); grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff), Melissa (Ryan), Leanzy, Jenna, Nicholas and Shantel; great-grandson, Darwin;...

Jan 28, 2015

Hudson, Robert “Bob” Bruce , age 84, of White Bear Lake died January 28, 2015. Preceded in death by: parents Mary and William, wife Helen (née Borden), wife MaryAnn (née Young) and granddaughter Megan McKinney. Survived by: brothers Bill (Gloria) and Jim (Sue); daughters Ann and Mary (Colin) McKinney; sons David (Dana) and Paul (Gary); grandchildren Daniel and Dylan Hudson...

Jan 27, 2015

Helen A. Petersen Helen A. Petersen, 95, Cook, former longtime resident of White Bear Lake & St. Paul, passed away at Cook Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She was born Helen Anne Groshel on January 7, 1920 at Eveleth, to Frank and Helen (Drager) Groshel. She grew up in Eveleth and graduated from Chisholm High School in 1938....

Jan 27, 2015

Richard V. “Dick” Erickson Age 89 of St. Paul Passed away on January 27, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, two brothers, and infant daughter, Nancia. Survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, Jeffery, Randy (Gail), and Mark (Shawn); grandchildren, Krystal and Richard; and great-grandchildren, Emma and Aidan. Visitation 1 PM with Funeral Service at 2 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2015...

Jan 26, 2015

HELEN JANE RASMUSSEN (nee Fox) Age 84 of St. Paul ~ Passed away on January 26, 2015 while holding her daughter Carol’s hand as her son James sang to her. Helen was born on May 25, 1930 in Brainerd. She was born to Myrtle (nee Orell) and Vernon Fox. Helen met the love of her life, James Rasmussen and they...

Jan 25, 2015

Jraya Monet McGinnis was born in St. Paul on September 20, 2014 to Julianne Guse and Demetreus McGinnis. She was always happy, smiling and chatty. Jraya passed away unexpectedly at her home in White Bear Lake on January 25, 2015. Jraya will be dearly missed by her parents, Julianne and Demetreus; her paternal grandma, Jennifer McGinnis of Hugo; her maternal...

Jan 23, 2015

Sophia A. Johannes (nee Fehring) Age 97 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 23, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Cletus (Red) and 11 siblings. Survived by children, Stan (Jan) Johannes and Sue Johannes; grandchildren, Laurie and Steve (Gretchen); great-grandchildren, Quinn, Jack, and Lucy; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM with...

Jan 21, 2015

Reichmann, Denise Age 63 Of Brooklyn Park Survived by her husband Harry and 3 children: Anne; Scott (Cavan) Reagan Reichmann of Brooklyn Park and Elizabeth (Shawn) Dixon of Duluth; a granddaughter Savannah; also by a sister Deborah Stark of Kenosha and brother Dan (Judy) Stark of Madison. Visitation 3–5p.m. with memorial service TUESDAY at 5 p.m. at MUELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY...

Jan 21, 2015

Mitchell, Dolores “Snook” Age 81 of White Bear Lake Loving, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister and Friend. Proceeded in death by Sister Marno Paddock, and Brother Jim Pursley. Survived by Loving husband Louis and their 6 children, Sue M. Mitchell of White Bear Lake, Michele M. Burns of White Bear Lake, Melinda M. Mitchell of Stillwater, Michael S. Mitchell of Phoenix,...

Jan 21, 2015

Ramona A. Hess (nee Bisch) Adoring and Adored Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister & Friend Born Christmas Day 1920. Passed away on January 21, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Hess; children, Richard Hess and Ruth Kimler; brothers, Matt, Mike, and Clem; sisters, Charlotte (Kenny) Rheaume, Beulah (Norb) Osborne, and Rose May (Bud) Wolfe; and daughter-in-law, Mary Maranda. Will...

Jan 21, 2015

Jan 20, 2015

MARGARET C. BIELICKI (nee Mangine) Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend Age 95 of St. Paul – Retired from 3M Margaret loved baking and helping people. She was thoughtful, considerate and was always perfectly put together. Preceded in death by parents, Consolina and Joseph; son, James; daughter, Patricia; brothers, Fred (Mary), Julio (Josephine) and Tony. Will be dearly missed by sister,...

Jan 20, 2015

GERALD JOSEPH “JERRY” PETERS Wonderful Father and Loving Grandfather Religious Family Man – Age 91 of White Bear Lake “Sprechten sie Deutsch?” Jerry was born to Florence (nee Fitzgerald) and Emil Peters on August 4, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended Leo High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He met the love of his life,...

Jan 19, 2015

Cecilia A. Thury Age 90 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; parents, Adam and Lucie; and 9 siblings. Survived by children, Bonita Winkelman, William (Elizabeth), Diane (Ronald) Warrick, Debbie (Jeffrey) Ganser, Scott, and Randy (Tami); 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eva Thury and Joseph (Dorothy) Braun; and many...

Jan 18, 2015

Walter M. Stritzel Age 88, Formerly of St. Paul Passed away in White Bear Lake on January 18, 2015 Preceded in death by parents, Agnes and Walter Stritzel. Funeral Service 9 AM on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Mueller Memorial Lake Chapel, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to Cerenity Care...

Jan 17, 2015

Charles Loyd Salley Age 85 of St. Paul – Passed Away Peacefully At Home After a Short Battle with Cancer Charlie was born in Shidler, Oklahoma on June 19, 1929 to Leland and Vera Salley. He then moved to Minnesota where he was a longtime resident of St. Paul. Charlie was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He...

Jan 15, 2015

Kurt Donald Olson Passed away on January 15, 2015 at Age 62. Kurt was born on May 6, 1952 in Fairmont, MN. His family then moved to the Eastside of St. Paul and he graduated from North St. Paul in 1970. Kurt loved to ski, boat, cook, fish, shoot trap and be social. Kurt was generous and kind. He would...