Obituaries

Jul 23, 2014

Douglas Ames “Doug” Koebnick Age 56 of White Bear Lake “Live, Laugh, Love” Passed away on July 23, 2014. On June 12, 1958, Doug was born in Minneapolis to Michael and Jacqueline Koebnick. Doug was a free spirit who lived, laughed and loved life to the fullest. He lived for the enjoyment of summertime on White Bear Lake, spending endless...

Jul 21, 2014

ARTHUR MAHNKE, JR. Age 84 of Maplewood Korean War Veteran Preceded in death by parents, Arthur Sr. and Marie; sister, Edna; and grandchild, Donald. Will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosemary (nee Crea); children, Jean Brooks and Deborah Mewhorter; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Jason), Anthony and John; great-grandchild, Sailor Rose; brothers, Harvey (Shirley) and Kenneth (Wanda); sister,...

Jul 21, 2014

Frances Geraldine “Gerry” Higgins Passed away peacefully At age 96 on 7/21/2014 Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Kathryn Higgins; and sisters, Mildred (Jim) Connolly and Alice (Bill) Wraith. Survived by brother, Thomas H. (Colleen) Higgins and 11 nieces and nephews. Gerry was a longtime employee of 3M and was in the US Navy Reserve. Visitation 9:30 AM with...

Jul 21, 2014

Frazer, Timothy Paul April 13, 1954-July 21, 2014 Died Suddenly by Stroke Preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Rita Frazer. Beloved companion of Carol Alders for 16 happy years; brother to Thomas (Patricia), Michael, Terrence (Kathleen), Maureen (Stephen) Hendrick, Mark (Hanifa), Terese (Warren) Van Hout, Tricia (Patrick) Carey, Martin (Lan) and Mary Ann (Dale) Mozey. Lucky, blessed uncle to...

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Jul 15, 2014

JOHN K. CONNOLLY Age 84 ~ Passed Away July 15, 2014 Proud Korean War Veteran John retired from Hamm's Brewery after 37.5 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John V. and Rose Connolly; his granddaughter, Jodi; and his brother, Donald. John was the beloved husband and best friend of 62 years to Audrie; a dear father to...

Jul 13, 2014

Anthony A. Jambor “Tony” Age 75 DOD 07.13.2014 Preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jacquie; parents, Anthony and Julia Jambor; and in-laws, John and Audrey McGuiggan. Survived by children, Julie Seery, Tony (Jenni) Jambor and Mary Beth (Paul Peltier) Jambor; grandchildren, Eric (Merrily), Greg, Andrew, Neal, Cameron and Carlos; and brother, Robert (Pat) Jambor. Thank you to...

Jul 12, 2014

ADELINE M. RANNIGER (nee Scharffbillig) Age 89 ~ Died on July 12, 2014 Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Earl. Survived by daughters, Dorothy Edlund, Arlene (Robert) King and Patricia (Larry) Huiras; son, James; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service 11:30AM on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation beginning...

Jul 11, 2014

Frances Lucille Morelli (nee Palony) Age 92 of Maplewood, MN Passed away on July 11, 2014 Survived by children, James (Margo), George (Bernice) and Annette (Larry) Aust; brother, Peter (Mary) Palony; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by beloved husband, George “Butch” and seven brothers and sisters. Family and friends will gather for a time of remembrance from...

Jul 10, 2014

BRUCE EUGENE SMITH Age 69 Formerly of St. Paul Bruce passed away on July 10, 2014 with his family and loved ones by his side. Retired from Amtrak. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Lorraine; and brother, Gary. Will be dearly missed by his wife of 41 years, Linda (nee Reveling); daughter, Kaja (Brandon) Geary; grandsons, Aiden and Ciaran;...

Jul 9, 2014

Mark passed away too soon on July 9, 2014 from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). He was a loving father, son, and brother and will be deeply missed. Survived by father, Jim Floyd; sister, Crystal Floyd; son, Del Floyd; and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ARDS Foundation http://www.ardsusa.org.

Jul 7, 2014

Jean Marie Rogers (nee Hurley) 1/1/1928 – 7/7/2014 Loving Mother, Sister & Friend Preceded in death by Eugene Rogers; son, Jack Rogers; brothers, Jerry Hurley and Leo Hurley; sisters, Eileen Miller and Mary Schwartz; brother-in-law, Raymond Kiemen; and nieces, Susie, Jeannie, and Patty. Survived by children, Mark (Jill) Rogers, Tracey Gardner, Julie (MaryPat) Rogers and Lee (Tracy) Rogers; grandchildren, Jeff...

Jul 4, 2014

Jul 4, 2014

VIRGINIA MARY RUSSELL (nee Marthaler) Beloved Wife, Mother Grandmother Passed Away July 4, 2014 – Age 99 Preceded in death by her husband, Frank; 3 sisters, Margaret Snyder, Eleanor Morgan and Dorothy Gifford; and 2 brothers, John and David Marthaler. Survived by children, Lawrence "Jesse" (Jan) of Blue Ridge, GA, Joel of Flagstaff, AZ, John of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and...

Jul 3, 2014

Mayotte, Barbara Louise (Weidenfeller) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 3, 2014, at the age of 90. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and aunt – a woman of deep faith who loved her family above all else. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids, MN on August 31, 1923. She was a graduate of the University...

Jun 25, 2014

ROBERTSON, Winanda M. Age 93 of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by husbands Howard Ivey, Larry Robertson & Bill LeClair and son John Ivey. Survived by daughter Karen (Rodney) Glem of Maplewood; grandchildren Michael (Julie) & Diane Debbie) and great grandchild Alexis. Mass of Christian Burial 1:30PM on WEDNESDAY July 2nd at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4th...

Jun 25, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

Bertha passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24th. She had been a resident of Cerenity Senior Care Facility in White Bear Lake, MN for a little over 2 years. Born “Bertha Ann Nielsen”, on January 3, 1926 in Zimmerman, MN, to Mildred and Rasmus Nielsen. She lived most of her adult life in the Twin Cities, but also lived several...

Jun 24, 2014