Obituaries

Dec 10, 2014

Dec 10, 2014

Paul G. Gillen “P.I.G.” Age 58 of East St. Paul Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend Passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Mariko. Survived by loving children, Matthew (Kristin) and Maleea; father, John; siblings, Charly (Darrell) Kasal, Mike (Vel) and Steve (Betty); friend and mother to children, Pam (Billy); and many nieces, nephews,...

Dec 9, 2014

Donna Jean DeMike (nee Burdash) Age 68 Of Woodbury Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 9, 2014 from Alzeimer’s. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Corrine Burdash, niece Cyndi Winter, sisters-in-laws Josie Burdash and Jan DeMike; and mother-in-law Eleanor DeMike. Survived by loving husband, Dennis; stepchildren, Wendy DeMike, Adina (Tony) Carrillo and Justin DeMike; grandchildren, Joshua...

Dec 9, 2014

Scalze, Rocco Thomas 72, of Oakdale was born June 8, 1942 and is preceded in death by parents Angelo and Mabel Scalze, brothers Rick and Michael. Survived by wife, Colleen, son Rico, and daughters Kimberly Wardle, Gretchen Micheler and Tracy Smoley; sister Patricia Juaire; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service MONDAY at...

Dec 7, 2014

Frederick Patrick “Fred” McDowell Born December 5, 1926 Passed December 7, 2014 Of Mahtomedi. Born in Duluth. Preceded in death by parents, Cyril and Fern; nephew, Michael Lilly. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Lamese Magdalene McDowell (nee Skaff); brother, Larry; sisters, Joan Signorelli and Colleen (LeRoy) Lilly; sister-in-law, Georgette (Don) Englebrecht; many nieces and nephews. Attended the Minneapolis...

Dec 6, 2014

Barbara Joan Truso (Rusch) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Dedicated volunteer and adult education teacher of St. Paul, died peacefully on December 6, 2014. Preceded in death by twin, Bernice M., parents Joseph A. Rusch, Sr. and Marion C. (Straka), sister MaryAnne Blommel, brother Jerome A. Rusch. Survived by husband of 58 years, Francis E. Truso, children Mark (Carla), Stephen...

Dec 5, 2014

Dec 3, 2014

KATHLEEN "LOLLY" MAY HUBBARD (nee Flanagan) Kathleen May Flanagan Hubbard won the battle with Alzheimer's. She was born August 17, 1923 in St Paul, MN. She met and fell in love with Warren from Newport, MN and they were married in San Diego while Warren served in the Navy on December 5, 1943. Kathleen was an industrious worker along with...

Dec 2, 2014

Richard A. “Dick” Lusk Age 71 of St. Paul Died peacefully at home on December 2, 2014. Survived by beloved wife, Kathryn (Haugen); daughter, Denise (Eldon Okstad) Walden; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six sisters; one brother; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Joyce; sister, Janice; and brothers, John, Dick’s twin Joseph and...

Nov 28, 2014

BETTY WIEGAND (nee Oberg) Age 95 of White Bear Lake, MN Formerly of Lindstrom, MN Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, “Buck”; and her sisters, Alice and Evey. She is survived by her 4 children, Wes (Claudett), Jill (Bill) Sievers, Heidi (Scott) Mueller and Todd (Rosemarie). Beloved grandmother to 8 grandchildren and “GG” to 13 great-grandchildren. She...

Nov 28, 2014

Nov 27, 2014

Muriel “Pepper” Peplinski Age 94 of St. Paul Passed away on November 27, 2014 Preceded in death by husband, Severin Steve Peplinski and parents, Lillian and Iver. Survived by siblings, Theodore Thompson and Dorothy Munson; relatives, Roxanna, Barbara, Wendy, Sandra, Judith, Joyce, Gary, Robert, Joseph, Marilyn, Curtis, Jeffry and Roger. Muriel was an employee of 3M and loved to cook,...

Nov 25, 2014

Nancy Kostohryz Beloved Daughter, Sister and Aunt Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 25, 2014, at age 57. Preceded in death by father, Richard; Aunt Elaine; cousin, Robin; and many other aunts and uncles. Survived by mother, Rosemary; siblings, Victoria (Max) Lemberger, Rick (Kathy) Kostohryz, Mary Kostohryz and Paula “Polly” (Bill) Bristow; uncle, Don Kostohryz; nieces and...

Nov 25, 2014

JOHN C. BECKSTROM Age 82 of White Bear Lake and Formerly of St. Paul Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa John was born on May 25, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Marie Beckstrom (nee Anderson). He graduated from Johnson High School and was a dedicated member of the United States Navy for four years. John worked as...

Nov 25, 2014

ABBIE LOU JOHNSON Loving Wife, Mother and Nana of Oakdale MN "Squeeky Wheel Gets Oiled" Abbie flew home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on November 25th, 2014 at the age of 76. She was a beautiful example of a loving and devoted wife and mother. Abbie took every opportunity to celebrate life to its fullest. She was born...

Nov 23, 2014

Robert D. McNamara Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa Died peacefully on November 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. He fought a brave 3 year battle with cancer with dignity, grace, and an unbelievable positive attitude. His smile and humor engaged everyone who met him. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Daniel (Jen) and Kyle (Jenni); grandson, Caden; his...

Nov 22, 2014

SCHULZE (nee Haider) Frances M. Age 88 of St. Paul Passed passed away November 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Bertha Haider; sister, Lorraine; brother, Joseph; and husband, Henry "Chick". Survived by children Cindy (Al) Elg, Ron (Cathy) Schulze, Julie (Dave) Berrisford and Greg Schulze; grandchildren Justin (Jill) Metz, Eric, Kevin and Casie Schulze, and Leah Berrisford;...

Nov 18, 2014

Charles M. "Charlie" Villaume Age 62 of White Bear Township, passed away peacefully on 11/18/14 from complications related to liver disease. Survived by Trish, his wife of 35 years; sister Marie Grimm (Dave); nephew, Adam Sonstegard; nieces/sisters Dominique Villaume, and Nicole McKiernan (Mike); nephew/brother, Garrick (Nicola); and great nieces and nephews. Also survived by his parents-in-law, Hugo and MaryAnn Marty;...

Nov 16, 2014

Abelson, Gary C. Age 67 of Maplewood Preceded in death by parents Carl & Ruby Abelson. Survived by his son Jeffrey (Jolene) Abelson and their children, Carly & Grant all of Cottage Grove. Visitation FRIDAY at MUELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY CHAPEL; 835 Johnson Pkwy at 7th St., from 10 - 11 AM with funeral service at 11AM. A reception immediately follows...

Nov 14, 2014

GEORGE PHILIP GENT Age 44 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota George Philip Gent was born to Raymond and Donna (nee Sorden) Gent on May 14, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended North English High School, Mount Mercy College and Century College. He married the love of his life, Karen Gent (nee Krapfl) on September 24, 1994 in Marion, Iowa. George...