Obituaries

Laura Lee Amdahl Wenzel

Laura Lee Amdahl Wenzel

Apr 4, 2013

Wenzel, Laura Lee Age 60 of White Bear Lake Unexpectedly passed away on April 4th after a brief hospital stay surrounded by her loving husband, family and friends. Survived by husband of 23 years, Ron; parents, Burgee and Joyce Amdahl; sons, Brian Mabie (Jennifer) and Tyler Mabie (Aimee); stepsons, Todd Wenzel (Gretchen), David Wenzel, Brad Wenzel (Kris), and John Wenzel;...

Noreen A. Gordon Bichner

Noreen A. Gordon Bichner

Mar 30, 2013

Bichner, Noreen Gordon Born on June 8, 1927 Of White Bear Lake Died peacefully on March 30, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Wade. She will be missed by daughters, Cindy (Dean) Snowberg, Cheri Gehringer, Barb (Ron) Ashbridge; sons, Mike (Candy) and John (Patti); grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Ryan, Michael, Patrick, Amber, Andrea and Bjorn; great-grandchildren, Claire, Allie, Albert,...

John J. Schultz

John J. Schultz

Mar 26, 2013

JOHN J. SCHULTZ Age 96 of St. Paul, passed away on March 26, 2013 Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and a US Army WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by first wife, Odelia; second wife, Marguerite; granddaughter, Kim Schultz; parents, Henry and Mary; and siblings, Harvey and Mary Ann Kell. Survived by children, John, James (Lenore), Joseph, Jerome (Kim),...

Eleanor C. Stiener Poppel

Eleanor C. Stiener Poppel

Mar 23, 2013

ELEANOR C. POPPEL Age 99, Died March 22, 2013 Eleanor was born on May 11, 1913 in St. Paul, MN and died there of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenz and Julia (Koppy) Steiner; siblings, Rose (Al) Dietsch, Marie Gall, Catherine (Chester) Modzynski, Veronica (Erling) Skogstad, Julia (Leo) Geraghty, Leonard Steiner and Josephine Collette; husband,...

James ("Crabby Jim") Carl Kircher

James ("Crabby Jim") Carl Kircher

Mar 21, 2013

Kircher, James C. “Crabby Jim” 12/8/1936-3/21/2013 Age 76 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Eleanor; step-mother, Margaret Kircher; brother-in-law, Ed Heins; and sister-in-law, Maggie Kircher. Survived by former wife and lifelong companion, Deanna Dahl; children, Scott (Sherry Guenther), Michelle LaBossiere, Cheryl (Donny) Parker and Jim (Suzmarie Squires); grandchildren, Michael...

Helen M. Peloquin Leroux

Helen M. Peloquin Leroux

Mar 20, 2013

HELEN M. LEROUX Loving Mom, Grandma, Sister, Great-Grandma, Aunt and Friend Age 95 of Centerville. Passed away March 20, 2013. Preceded in death by 6 infant brothers; parents, Theodore and Emma Peloquin; sister, Marie Eggum; brother, Philip Peloquin; first husband, Harry A. Strus (killed in action in France during WWII); second husband of 43 years, Ervin D. Leroux; and beloved...

Susan Irene Schreck Sweeney

Susan Irene Schreck Sweeney

Mar 15, 2013

Sweeney, Susan I. Beloved Wife & Mother Age 67 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 15, 2013. Long time member of Olivet Congregational Church. Preceded in death by parents, William and Verda Schreck. Survived by husband of 45 years, David; children, Matthew Sweeney, Kristin (Jeremy) Sampson; brother, Jan Schreck; nieces and nephews; other relatives and...

Darle W. Dahlin

Darle W. Dahlin

Mar 15, 2013

Dahlin, Darle W. Age 85, passed peacefully on March 15. Survived by spouse of 50 years, Idell; son, Ted (Kathy) Zwieg and grandson, Ted Jr. World War II Navy veteran and long time Ramsey County employee. Visitation Tuesday, March 19, 4-7 pm, MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. at 3rd St., White Bear Lake, 651-429-4944. Private interment. Special thanks...

Patricia Ann Scholl Kritta

Patricia Ann Scholl Kritta

Mar 13, 2013

Kritta, Patricia Ann Beloved Mom, Grandma & Sister Passed away on March 13, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Tom; parents, Loren and Lucille Scholl. Survived by four sons, Dan (Jenny), Jeff (Angie), Jim, Matt (Marta); grandchildren, Abby and Alec; brothers, Mike Scholl, Tim (Karen) Scholl, Dan (Laura) Scholl; best buddy, Diane Wier; nieces and nephews; other relatives; neighbors and...

Sheri K. Schoeller

Sheri K. Schoeller

Mar 10, 2013

Schoeller, Sheri A Loyal, Brutally Honest Irish Woman Born in Waterville, Iowa on Nov. 14, 1940. Sheri always said she came in on the great Armistice Day blizzard. Married to Don Schoeller for 31 years. Survived by children, Shannon (Brett) Griest, Robin (George) Heller, Robert Schoeller, Daniel (Shelly) Schoeller, Randy (Jeff) Holm and Kris Holm; grandchildren, Chase Griest, Brittany (Jeff)...

Frank Carl Martin

Frank Carl Martin

Mar 10, 2013

Martin, Frank Carl, Jr. Loving Father, Grandpa Great-Grandpa – Age 81 Passed away peacefully on his 81st birthday on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois; and parents, Frank Sr. and Daisy. Survived by children, Bradley (Christine) Martin and Kelly Snaza; grandchildren, Justin (Bekah) and Tiffany Martin, Mitchell and Caleb Snaza; great-granddaughter, McKayla Martin; siblings,...

Wesley W. Sanford

Wesley W. Sanford

Mar 7, 2013

WESLEY W. SANFORD Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend Passed away at home on March 7, 2013. Survived by wife, Cathie; sons, Jack, Jason, T.J., Wesley Sanford and Nathan Estrem; daughters, Jessica Foster and Kristen Sanford; and many grandchildren, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM on Monday, March 11, 2013 at St. John Catholic Church, 977...

Gerald (Gary) Wilbur Newton

Gerald (Gary) Wilbur Newton

Feb 27, 2013

Newton, Gerald “Gary” Loving Husband and Father Age 62 of St. Paul 5/25/1950 to 2/27/2013. Passed away suddenly. Graduated from Monroe High School. Class of 1969. Preceded in death by mother and father, Wilbur and Donna (Fosnaugh) Newton; brother-in-law, Gary Rose; and Grandpa Fuzzy. Survived by wife of 35 years, Florence (nee Menne); son, Chad Newton; sister, Sandra (Roger) Mench;...

Michael Joseph Morelli

Michael Joseph Morelli

Feb 26, 2013

Morelli Sr., Michael Beloved Father, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 94 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 26, 2013. WWII Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Caroline; siblings, Marian, Frances, and George; and by a baby sister. Survived by sons, Michael Jr. (Gina), Joseph (Marie Therese); grandchildren, Mario (Traci), Robert (Amanda), Tony (Sara), Thomas,...

Father Richard J. Wolter

Father Richard J. Wolter

Feb 25, 2013

FATHER RICHARD J. WOLTER Priest of the Archdiocese Age 80 of St. Paul Died at the Leo C. Byrne Residence, February 25, 2013. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, February 22, 1959. Father served in the Archdiocese as an associate, a pastor and a chaplain in many parishes, hospitals and care facilities for the...