Obituaries

Jan 4, 2014

Grinsteinner, Betty (Maher) nee Berken Age 84 of Oakdale Passed away on January 4, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Casper Grinsteinner; former husband, James Maher; daughter, Susan Dally; and great-granddaughter, Keili Parker. Survived by children, Gary (Chris) Grinsteinner, Kathy (Bob) Leach, Peggy (Peter) Kostohryz, Peggy Cook, Betty Yanez (Dave), Michael, James and Paul Maher; son-in-law, Dave Dally; 22 grandchildren;...

Dec 29, 2013

MARK L. TEHLE Age 80 of Hugo, MN Beloved Grampie Preceded in death by wife, Sheila; brothers, Joe, Butch and Ronald Tehle; sister, JoAnne Haugen; sister-in-law, Marcy Tehle. Will be dearly missed by his daughter, Jodi (Pete) Hoff; grandsons, Randy and Reed Hoff; siblings, Theresa (Charles) Christenson, Richard Tehle, Patricia (Jerry) Crater, Betty (Ron) Raftevold and Don (Barb) Tehle; many...

Dec 28, 2013

Cully Charles Kuhl was born on October 27, 2013 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. After an eight-week battle he passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, December 28, to rest with God. He joins his great-grandparents Clarence “Cully” & Jerry Kuhl, Lawrence Swenson,...

Dec 26, 2013

Gary, Bette E. Age 87 Born in Detroit, MI Preceded in death by her husband George. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Ronald McDonald House.

Dec 26, 2013

Dec 25, 2013

Tarnowski, Diane M. Beloved Mother & Grandmother 4/20/1943 – 12/25/2013 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Survived by children, Scott Tarnowski, Kim (Paul) Morsching, Lori (Chris) Henderson and Troy Tarnowski; grandchildren, Adam, Brandon, Kayla, Derek and Miranda; also loved by many siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 3-6 PM Sunday, December...

Dec 24, 2013

Dec 24, 2013

Leier, Michael A. 3/24/1938 – 12/24/2013 Died peacefully on December 24 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Fran; sisters, Margaret and Mary Ellen; and brother, Joe. Mike (Cretin ’56) was an Army Veteran and a 50+ years licensed electrician with IBEW Local #110. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years, Lois (nee...

Dec 22, 2013

Peyer George A. Passed away on December 22, 2013 Survived by three daughters, Colleen (David) Scott, Kimberly (Rod) Beseman, Pamela (Jim) Bergstrom; seven grandchildren, Dana, Amanda, Kevin, David, Grace, Jeffrey, John; and by brother, Terry (Kathy) Peyer. Memorial Service 11:30 AM Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with a gathering of family...

Dec 22, 2013

Ostrum, Elvira Passed December 22, 2013 After 91 glorious years Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; dear friend, Joe; sister, Agatha; brother, Donald; sons-in-law, George and Duane; and by three grandchildren. Survived by children, James (Peg), Judith Splitstoser, Marie Clewette, Vivian Leon, Dale (Donna), Renea (Harold) Jorgenson; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ora Payne and Vida Cordell;...

Dec 20, 2013

MARILYN ANN FLAHERTY Passed Away Peacefully on December 20, 2013 ~ Age 85 Marilyn lost her long battle to cancer, with her loving family by her side. She passed away at Saint John’s Hospital. Marilyn loved knitting, reading, scrapbooking pictures, spending time with her family and her computer. Marilyn’s sense of compassion for her family and loved ones will be...

Dec 20, 2013

NADEAU (NEE SPIES) Bonita “Bonnie” Loving Wife, Dedicated Mother Dear Grandma, Sister and Friend Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family on December 20, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Norb and Marion Spies. Will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Larry; children, Tom (Debbie) Nadeau, Jenny (Scott) Hutchinson and Suzanne Nadeau; grandchildren,...

Dec 19, 2013

Dec 19, 2013

Letourneau, Sarah Kay Passed away peacefully Surrounded by her loving family On December 19, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Ivan LeRoy and Burnice May Young; three grandchildren, James, Derrick and Ryan; one sister; and by one brother. Survived by husband of 44 years, Daniel; five children, Terri, Troy, Michelle, Gwendalyn and Danielle; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and by...

Dec 19, 2013

MARYANN T. KOHLER (nee Granger) Age 81 - Passed Away Peacefully on December 19, 2013 Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Walter (October 31, 2013). Survived by 5 children: Doris Reinoso of St. Paul; Karen Garrod of Spokane, WA; Frank (Debbie) Kohler of Cedar Falls, IA; Gary (Mary) Kohler of Forest Lake; and Sue (Dan) Smith of...

Dec 18, 2013

Gipson, Randolph Age 60 of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2013 Survived by loving and devoted wife, Theresa Aguirre; son, Aaron King, Sr.; grandson, Aaron, Jr.; granddaughter, Alyciana; sister, Mary Bradley; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Randy was a very proud employee of Kraus-Anderson for 32 years. He had an infectious smile and was always...

Dec 12, 2013

Smith, Patricia M. (Troje) Lifetime Eastsider Member of Sacred Heart Parish February 13, 1923 – December 12, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Smith; son, Dennis R. Smith; siblings, Bernard (Muriel) Troje, Agnes (Don) Pike, Marian (Don) Barry, Irene (George) Sachi and Virginia Peick. Survived by daughters, Susan (Richard) Hauwiller, and Sandra (Rodney) Enke; son, Gregory (Tammy) Smith;...

Dec 11, 2013

SANDRA "SANDY" BROWER Beloved Wife, Dedicated Mother, Loving Grandma and Sister Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie Nelson; sister, Mary Andrle; and son, Anthony. Survived by husband, Robert; children, Rachel Youngman, Angela Prudhomme (Terry Warness), Rebecca, Sabrina, Michael, Cheyenne and Chayton; grandchildren, Melina Prudhomme and Arianna Sluka; siblings, Danny Nelson, Dennis Nelson, Laurie McQuiston and Monica Marschinke; brother-in-law,...

Dec 10, 2013

Alan F. Holm US Marine Corps Veteran 4th Degree Honor Guard K of C Passed away suddenly of a heart attack at home at age 81 on December 10. Preceded in death by his parents and brother. Survived by wife of 60 years, Celine ("Mickey"); children, Michael (Diane), David (Karen), Mary (Rod) Holm-Rathburn, Lois (Dan) Hall and Cathy (Gary) Moos;...

Dec 9, 2013

RENAE COOPER Age 47 of White Bear Lake Passed Away on December 9, 2013 Renae is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Brian; her parents, Lincoln & Evelyn (nee Turner) Clabo, Irvin & Judith Cooper; her siblings, Angela (David), Pamela, Michele, Chad, Valerie (Jeff), Irv (Jill), Ken (Lynn) & Ang (Tim); many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation on Friday, December...