Obituaries

Feb 21, 2014

LOUIS A. GILBERT Passed Away Suddenly on February 21, 2014 Louis was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine "Dolly" Gilbert on January 15, 2014; his son, Curt Gilbert on August 6, 2013; and his son, Chad Gilbert on July 8, 2010. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Carol Gilbert (nee Monroe); his father, William "Bill" Gilbert; his...

Feb 18, 2014

Kienholz, Elaine J. Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Gale. Survived by her children, Craig (Sandy), Keith (Karyn), Bruce, Deanna; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Elaine enjoyed family and friends along with Woodbury’s first Garden Club and Woodbury’s first 4-H Club. She also enjoyed camping,...

Feb 16, 2014

Lee, Joseph James “Papa” Age 77 Of White Bear Township Born in Hudson, WI on March 8, 1936. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness on February 16, 2014. He married his high school sweetheart, Audree and resided in WBL. Owner of Lee Upholstering in St. Paul. He loved his wife and was a loving dad, grandpa...

Feb 16, 2014

MACKENZIE SNYDER "Kenziedoll" Beautiful Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Niece and Cousin Mackenzie was born on July 7, 2012. She was the dear daughter of David Snyder and Cassandra Rucks. Kenzie will be missed by her older brother, Caleb Snyder; her half brother, Sean Raboin; her grandparents, Michael Rucks, DiAnne Rucks, Alicia and Jeff Jones; her aunts, Megan, Amy, Erika and Jasmine;...

Feb 13, 2014

Garrity, Daniel B. Devoted Husband. Beloved Father , Grandfather and Brother. Man of faith. Gentleman. His familiar and easy-going manner endeared him to all he met. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Marion. Survived by wife of 45 years, Karen; children, Cassie, Brian (Teresa), Shannon, Cullen (Jenny); 3 grandchildren, Maddie, Ellie, Jeylen; nine brothers and sisters, Tim, Peggy, Bridget...

Feb 12, 2014

Adrienne A. Wozniak Age 84 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on February 12, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Phillip and 4 siblings. Survived by children, Sandra Wegwerth, Sharon Wozniak, Ronald (Susan North) Wozniak and Robert (Olga Kavun-Wozniak) Wozniak; grandchildren, Brian John, Michael Paul, Michael James, April Marie and Mira Elena; sister, Joyce Leidenfrost;...

Feb 10, 2014

Feb 9, 2014

PIONEER PRESS: Sunday, February 16, 2014 ELIZABETH GOETZ (nee Kohler) Age 91 of Vadnais Heights Loving Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Preceded in death by husband of over 50 years, Henry; daughter, Mary Ann Smith; son, James Peter Goetz and daughter-in-law, Diana Goetz. Will be dearly missed by children, Anita (Richard) Smith, Jerry Goetz and Joseph (Susan Youngman) Goetz; many grandchildren,...

Feb 9, 2014

RAFFERTY Richard “Dick” Age 89 Proud WWII Veteran from Charlie Co. of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division. Earned a Purple Heart. Accomplished architect and business owner who in 1961, with his brother George, founded what is now known as Rafferty, Rafferty, Tollefson, Lindeke Architects. Richard’s firm has gone on to great acclaim within the architectural profession in Minnesota. Considered...

Feb 7, 2014

Dorothy Blanda Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Age 87 of Centerville Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 7, 2014. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, Andy; children, Robert (Eva), Dave (Sheila), Sue (Terry) Maurer, and Steve; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren with one expected; and many relatives and friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday, February...

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Jan 29, 2014

Legato, Donald Anthony Mai in un milione di anni ci sara un ultro Passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2014 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mamie (Zappa/Anzevino); parents, Anthony and Florence Legato; parents-in-law, Pasquale and Christine Anzevino; brothers and sisters. Survived by his children, Denise Legato, Mary Chris Brownell, Michael Legato,...

Jan 27, 2014

Lindahl, Betty L. Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma age 77 of Oakdale. Born February 1, 1936, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; parents, Myron and Rose; two sisters; one brother. Survived by children, Lynn (Joe) Masanz, Steve, Scott, Kevin (Mary Jo) and Cheryl (Mike) Maki; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 25, 2014

Eleanor Kerchner (nee Nelson) Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has left us with heavy hearts. Preceded in death by parents, William & Evelyn Nelson; brother, Howard Nelson; and children’s father, William Kerchner. Survived by children, Karen (Dave) Hilleren, Dick (Kathy) Kerchner, Bo (Coleen) Kerchner, Barb (Bob) Valley, Kay (Jay) Lowinske, Jeanne (Matt)...

Jan 24, 2014

Steven R. “Butch” Buche Age 53 Of Lino Lakes Passed away unexpectedly on January 24. Beloved father of Steven, Robb (Clare) and Cady; also survived by lifelong special friend, Patricia Buche; parents, Joseph and Leola; siblings, Julie (Gregory) Hillenbrand, Joette Buche, Jocelyn (Jayson) Anderson, Beverly (Philip) Gomez, Mary (Stephen) Narog, Joseph Buche, Denise (Daniel) Leibel, Barbara (Anthony) Rechtzigel, Charles Buche...

Jan 22, 2014

Marie A. Schuster (nee Ruberto) Age 91 of St. Paul Beloved Sister, Aunt & Friend Passed away peacefully on January 22. Preceded in death by mother, Ann; and sisters, Patricia Jackson and Marcella Pientka. Survived by brother, Frank Ruberto; special friends, Alice O’Neill, Jenny Lynch and Jean Finsted; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10...

Jan 21, 2014

Letourneau, LaVern Loving Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Age 87 of Moose Lake, formerly of White Bear Lake. Passed away on January 21, 2014. Survived by son, Bob (Andre); four grandsons, Steven (Andrea), Philip (Sara), Brian (Kristi), Cleve; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Abby, Bailey, Braden, James; brother, Jim Elfstrom; and by many nieces and nephews. LaVern touched the lives of many people...

Jan 17, 2014

Sellers, Silas B. Loving Father, Grandfather Great-Grandfather & Friend Age 87 of White Bear Lake. Passed away on January 17, 2014. Survived by sons, Joseph and John; granddaughters, Tara, Amy, Kristy, Alison, Sarah, Katie; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois; brothers, Winfield (Jan), Robert (Rose); many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, January 23, 2014 at First Lutheran Church,...

Jan 11, 2014

Junek, Christopher Martin “Chico” Passed away surrounded by family on January 11, 2014. Avid sports fan. Loved his family. Preceded in death by grandpa, Paul Florez. Survived by mother and father, Betty Florez-Junek and John Junek; grandma, Mary Aguirre; aunts, Teri, Christine, Antoinette; uncle, Paul; goddaughter, Andrea; close cousin, Andrew Ernst; and by many other cousins and friends. Mass of...