Obituaries

Oct 13, 2013

Westlund, Irvin and Mary Mary Virginia Westlund, 90, died peacefully in Comfort Care at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. She had the assurance of eternal life through her faith in Jesus Christ. Mary was born on June 1, 1923 in White Bear Lake, MN to Sidney Michaud and Mary Ann (Fleming) Michaud. She graduated...

Oct 13, 2013

MUELLER Ross Age 49 of Farmington After a Brief Illness Survived by wife, Tammy; his two children, Zachary and Alexis; parents, Bob and Janet Mueller of Lakeville; brothers, Guy (Mary Ann) and Dave (Cindy); and many other family and friends. Visitation from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville with...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 10, 2013

Noe B. Bibeau Proudly Served in U.S. Air Force Retired Air National Guard June 30, 1921 to October 10, 2013 Preceded in death by wife, Annette and 11 sisters. Survived by son, Rick (Judy); daughter, Sue (Tim) Cornwell; 6 grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Mary Lou; many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation 4-8PM on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Mueller...

Oct 10, 2013

Hensel, Margaret Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Member of Legion Post 620 Passed away on October 10, 2013. Margaret was born and lived most of her life in Centerville where she farmed with her husband, Leo and worked as a nurse in the Twin Cities area. She served as a Flight Nurse in the Pacific Theater during WWII. She was preceded...

Oct 9, 2013

Ek, June A. (neé Chapin) Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 85 of St. Paul and Pine City. Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon L.; daughter, Patricia Kirtland; grandson, Peter Ek-Pangerl; and brother, Glen. Survived by children, Jeanne (Mark) Duffy, Jacqueline (Dale) Ek-Pangerl, Margie (Pat) Conway, Lawrence (Patti) Ek, and John Ek (Nancy...

Oct 9, 2013

Oct 7, 2013

Rivard, Mark R. Age 60 of Lake Elmo Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on October 7, 2013. Mark was always there for everyone, sharing his time and talents. Preceded in death by parents, Mark and Patricia (Phillips) Rivard; brother, Tom, and nephew, Jonathan. Survived by wife of 37 years, Joan (nee Jablonski); children, Mike (Cristina), Janine (Trent) Peterson, Lisa (Nate)...

Oct 6, 2013

RON HYRKAS Beloved Husband, Father, Brother & Friend ~ Age 63 Ron was born on May 10, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Chester William and Loretta (nee Tuckner) Hyrkas; and his brother, Chester "Skip" Hyrkas. He will be dearly missed by...

Oct 1, 2013

73 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on October 1st Survived by children, Kirk and Kris (Steve) Possehl; grandchildren, Vance Bemlott, and Edward & Elizabeth Possehl; special friend, Delores Haggar; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, October 3, 2013 with Memorial Service at 7 PM at Mueller Memorial Lake Chapel, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave,...

Sep 27, 2013

MARK RAIOLA Passed Away Unexpectedly on September 27, 2013 at Age 51 Born in St. Paul on January 10, 1962. Preceded in death by mother, Rose. Survived by wife, Shelley; daughters, Alyssa and Jenna; father, Alfred; siblings, Suzanne, Michael (Lisa), Janelle and Lou (Kathy); mother and father-in-law, Treva and Dr. Michael Paparella; brother-in-law, Brad Munz; nieces, Moriah, Sarah, Andarra, Rachel...

Sep 25, 2013

Springer, Jr.; Frank Paul “Skip” Age 62 Vietnam War Veteran Passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Cloud. Preceded in death by parents, Frank Sr. and Audrey Springer. Survived by children, Heidi (Fred) Huckleberry, Matthew (Katie) Springer, and Alicia (Eric) Schaupp; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Steve (Mary), Mary, Sue (Jeff) and Nancy (Matt); and many loving relatives and...

Sep 24, 2013

Hartmon, Kathleen Elaine nee Gierok, McMahon December 23, 1931 – September 24, 2013 Survived by husband of 14 years, James L. Hartmon; five children, Colleen (Alvin) Klein, Timothy (Malisa) McMahon, Karen (Brian) Switala, Daniel (Dawn) McMahon, Brenda (John) Stace; 12 grandchildren, Angeline (Maclain) Kocha, Ian & Mitchell McMahon, Nicholas, Megan, Vincent, Connor & Karinna Switala; Danielle & Joseph McMahon, Madison...

Sep 23, 2013

Sep 22, 2013

Doherty, William C. “Pugs” 11/7/65-9/22/13 Bill was born in Saint Cloud, MN, and eventually moved to Saint Paul with his family. On April 8, 2000, he married Tammy and then moved to Wisconsin in 2007. He worked in construction as a roofer and painter, loved sports, fishing, and his family. Bill had a great sense of humor, loved to joke...

Sep 21, 2013

Troy Jonathon Geck, 24, of White Bear Lake, MN and Santa Barbara, CA, died unexpectedly September 21, 2013. He was born in St. Paul, MN on May 17, 1989, Son of Donna and Tim Geck. He graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, CA. He was a student at UC-Merced, Santa Barbara City College and Century College. He worked...

Sep 19, 2013

Rudich, Carl H. “Charlie” WWII Veteran Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 87 of St. Paul Park. Passed away on September 19, 2013. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Jane; and infant son, Charles Hart. Survived by children, William (Cindy), Melissa (Mike) Schneider, Carl Jr. (Bryon) and Joe (Margaret); grandchildren, Carla (Jim), Randy (Amber), Calvin, Jack...

Sep 19, 2013

Myers, Beverly Retired 3M Employee Beloved Mother, Sister & Friend Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2013, reuniting with Jim and her parents, while surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Doris) Memmer; and husband, Jim. Survived by children, Lynn (Dan) and Scott (Soko). Beverly spent her finals months, as she spent her life, in...

Sep 19, 2013

TIETZ Charles J. Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 84 of St. Paul Preceded in death by wife, Donna and daughter, Colleen Jones. Will be dearly missed by daughter, Karla; son, Michael; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many brothers and other family and friends. Interment for both Charles and Donna at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. A...

Sep 18, 2013