Obituaries

Nov 5, 2013

THOMAS J. O’BRIEN Age 83 of White Bear Lake Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Preceded in death by parents, John and Josephine; wife, Marlys; son-in-law, Joe Moeller; brother, John O’Brien; and sister-in-law, Beverly O'Brien. Survived by children, Randall O’Brien, Maureen (Bruce) Rivard, Michael (Deborah) O’Brien, Monica (Terry) Rivard, Genevieve (Michael) Conlin, Thomas O’Brien, Rose (Wayne) Pfaffendorf, Joseph (Diem) O’Brien and Claudia...

Nov 5, 2013

Nov 2, 2013

Norbert J. Spies Age 97, Lifelong resident of St. Paul Navy Veteran of WWII Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 2, 2013. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marion (nee Keis); and siblings, Ann Jackson, Louis and Clarence. Survived by children, Bonnie (Larry) Nadeau, Sue (Dale) Hurley Rector, Jane (Tom) McCarthy and Jim (Jean); grandchildren, Tom,...

Nov 2, 2013

Lloyd Mellen "Cooie" Age 76 Passed Away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 Cooie passed away at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born to the union of the late Wesley Mellen and Neva Mellen on February 23, 1937, in Milbank, South Dakota. Lloyd owned Shoppers City Bakery in St. Paul and Fancy Nancy Jewelry Store...

Nov 1, 2013

Peterson, Mary Jo (nee Hrella) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 1, 2013. Preceded in death by loving husband, Edward; parents, Joe and Mary; and brother, Donald. Survived by children, Mark (Nancy), Marcia (Joe Rheinberger), Meg, Monica (Paul) Nelsen and Mike; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Lois Hrella. Mary Jo...

Oct 31, 2013

Anderson, Raymond Leon Age 81, Born 2/16/1932 Gone to his heavenly home 10/31/2013 Survived by his second wife, Jane; 8 of his 9 children, Raymond (Phyllis) Anderson, Patricia (Chuck) Erickson, Kathleen Wenzel, Susan (Fred) Prokosch, Rick Anderson, Shirley (Mike) Germain, Randy (Kathy) Anderson and Debbie Jo (Dale) Roettger; 3 stepdaughters, Paula (Gerald), Pam and Keri; 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 1...

Oct 31, 2013

KOHLER Walter F. Age 84 Former President of Kohler Mix Survived by wife, MaryAnn and their 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 Shoreview; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Further survived by sisters, Marcella (Marv) Cocchiarella and Jeanne...

Oct 29, 2013

Ricci, Frank “Frankie” Age 97 Life Long St. Paul Resident Passed away on October 29, 2013. WWII Army Veteran. Hamm’s Brewery Retiree. Frankie was a musician for 50 years. He sang and played the guitar and banjo. Avid fisherman. Member of the Knights of Columbus and Twin Cities Musician’s Union, Local 30-73. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine; three siblings,...

Oct 29, 2013

Arlene Berens (Wilma) Age 72, died Tuesday (10/29) at home with her family by her side Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; parents, James and Annabelle Worth; and siblings, James, Walter and William. Survived by children, Charles, Sandra and Dawn (Michael) Tacheny; six grandchildren: Brandon (Meagan) Tacheny, Nicole (Nathan) Duncan, Stephanie (Ryan) Janse van Rensburg, David (Jessica) Berens, Brian (Crystal)...

Oct 27, 2013

SHARON J. PETERSON (SINN) Age 49 of Vadnais Heights October 27th, 2013 Survived by husband & soul mate, Kevin O. Peterson and father, James Sinn. Preceded in death by mother, Corrinne. Sharon passed away peacefully at home. She will be lovingly remembered as: daughter, little sister, friend, night owl, aunti and Babe. From all of us ~ Love ya… Later....

Oct 23, 2013

Meyer, William J. “Bill” Age 79 of Maplewood Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Passed away peacefully on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maragret (nee Sporschutz) Meyer; and by brother and sister-in-law, Dick (Jean). Husband and best friend of Beverly (nee Absey) of 59 years. Survived by children, Greg (Gina) and Tom; three grandchildren,...

Oct 23, 2013

Steven M. Boldt Owner of Ryco Supply Company for 20 years. Of St. Paul, age 60, died on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, George & Jean; in-laws, Herbert & JeanAnn Proulx; sister Kathy; brothers Charlie and David; and by many close family members. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by wife of 40 years,...

Oct 22, 2013

Moran, Aaron J. Aaron is a hero and we are forever grateful Died on October 22, 2013 honorably saving his nephew, who was able to thank him before he passed. It is a comfort to know that he was not alone and his final thoughts were of gratitude and love. Aaron is survived by his parents, Daniel and Lynda (Kobett);...

Oct 22, 2013

Sockness, John M. of Cottage Grove Formerly of St. Paul Born August 28, 1927, died at home amongst his family on October 22, 2013. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Emelia (Dinzeo); precious daughter and son, Dawn Broich and Jay Sockness; Daughter-in-law, Michele; cherished grandchildren, Emily, Dustin, Megan and Madeline (Max Herrmann); Sister-in-law, Josephine Lapore; two brothers, Cliff...

Oct 20, 2013

Age 74 of White Bear Lake Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather Born 7/7/1939 in St. Paul, MN and died 10/20/2013 at his home in White Bear Lake, MN. Preceded in death by sister, Judith Christensen. Survived by wife, Ila Basch; daughter, Rebecca (Chris) Bauer; son, Anton (Amanda) Basch; granddaughter, Carina Bauer; siblings, Margaret Zellmer, Kenneth (Dixie) Basch, John (Jean) Basch...

Oct 19, 2013

MARK A. SCHWIETZ, SR. Age 81 of White Bear Lake Passed Away October 19, 2013 Mark was the chairman of the five "F’s”: Faith, Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing. Preceded in death wife of 54 years, Genevieve “Jeni”. Survived by children, Mark Jr. (Nan), Norman (Wendy), Larry (Kristin) and Maria (Rob) Dengler; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, David; sister, Maxine...

Oct 18, 2013

SOPHIE J. CHLEBECK (nee Pudil) Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandma ~ Age 90 Passed away October 18, 2013. Longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Stephen; grandson, Tyler; sisters, Leona and Sylvia; and brother, Donald. Will be dearly missed by her children, Anne Marie (Craig) Anderson, Don (Paulette), Richard (Pam),...

Oct 16, 2013

GLORIA M. ANDERT Sister of Luella Kipka, Rosemary Morin & Maryetta Lindgren Further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family. Funeral service at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Private burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Oct 13, 2013

DWANE "DW" GENTRY Age 59 of Oakdale Beloved Husband, Dad & Grandpa Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2013 surrounded by his beloved family. Preceded in death by parents, Henley and Shirley (née Seebeck) Gentry; and sister, Louise Smith. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Michelle; children, Kristine (Eric) Steffen and Brian (Tina) Gentry; grandchildren, Nora & Emily Steffen,...

Oct 13, 2013