Obituaries

Dec 12, 2012

Jimmy Nelson Age 56 of St. Paul Passed away at home unexpectedly on 12/12/12. He leaves behind a lovely wife, Patty; 2 lovely daughters, Amy and Mary; 4 lovely granddaughters, Krystina, Katrina, Arianna and Nayomi; and a lovely sister, Vicky; a few aunts and uncles and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice Nelson; mother, Betty...

Dec 11, 2012

Mildred Zerahn Age 101, of St. Paul Passed 12/11/12 Preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and son-in-law, Kenneth. Survived by daughter, Barbara; grandchildren, Jerry (Maurita), Tom (Laury) and Tamara; and 3 great-grandchildren. Private family interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Dec 10, 2012

Fairbanks, Sandra L. “Sweetness” nee Loughrey Age 54 of St. Paul. Passed away on December 10, 2012 at her home. Preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Marty; father, John Loughrey; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John (Marilyn) Fairbanks; and special niece, April Fairbanks. Survived by loving husband of 37 years, James Sr.; children, James Jr., Jermaine (Jaime); grandchildren, Alyssiana, Ricky, Mason,...

Dec 9, 2012

Ruth D. Wurm (nee Parks) Age 94, Died 12/9/12. Born in St. Paul on 11/24/18. Preceded in death by husband Frank. Survived by children Mary Wurm (Jan Herman Markus), Terri Wurm (Lee Blair), Patricia Wurm (Michael Pattison), John Wurm (Renée) and Clare Wurm; grandchildren Esther (Noel), Paul, Joseph, Stephen, Christine (Vincent), Colin, Kathleen, Erin, Maureen and Elizabeth. Mass of Christian...

Dec 8, 2012

Jean Ardelle Curtis Age 83 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 12/8/12. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by husband of 63 years, John “Jack”; 7 children, Deborah (Brett) Smith, Diane (Jamie) Allen, Cindy, Mary, Jennifer (Greg) Nutter, Amy (John) Demarre and Matthew (Barbara); 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters,...

Dec 6, 2012

Donald “Dinny” Liljedahl WWII Vet Avid Hunter & Fisherman Age 91 of North St. Paul passed 12/6/12. Preceded in death by wife, June; son, Gary; daughter, Leanne; 5 brothers and a sister. Survived by sons, Denis (Charlene) and Brian (Lynn); 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Darlene; and many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Monday, 12/10/12,...

Dec 2, 2012

Maki, Elsie S. Loved by four generations Age 98 of Saint Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2012. Preceded in death by husband of 30 years, Arvo; seven siblings; and son-in-law, Phillip Hiiva. Survived by children, Kathleen Kindgren, John (Carol) Maki, Karen (James) McGinnis; three grandchildren, Mark (Laura) Hiiva, John (Joy) Hiiva, David (Molly) Maki; five...

Dec 2, 2012

Dec 2, 2012

Bastien, Charles Richard “Dick” Born December 21, 1921 Died December 2, 2012 Preceded in death by parents, Charles O. and Catherine Bastien; sisters, Joan Rowe and Catherine Marthaler. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lorraine (nee Marchek); children, Claire Bastien, Anne Bastien Petersen (Curt), Patrice Mueller (Craig), Monica Bastien, Charles Bastien; grandchildren, Nick, Molly and Laura Petersen, Peter...

Dec 1, 2012

Rekucki, Esther G. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Sister Age 90. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 1, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Sr. Survived by six children, Frank Jr., Jim (Laurie), Tom, Reno, Donna (Larry Schoonover), Anne (Robert) Marcotte; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Bjorn Johnson; and sister, Dorothy Anderson. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30...

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Nov 27, 2012

Burnett, Janet Joy Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Daughter Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2012 at the age of 66. Preceded in death by father, Harvey Luehring; son, Eric Freeman; and grandson, Michael Becht. Survived by children, Kathy Peterson, Pam Bougie, Patricia Becht, Michelle Freeman; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; mother, Maxine Luehring; and three brothers. Memorial Service 2 PM...

Nov 26, 2012

Woitas, James L. “Jim” Age 90 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2012. Preceded in death by loving wife of 59 years, Jean; sisters, Marie and Eileen; brothers, Clarence and David. Survived by children, Buzz (Lu), Leo (Jan), Gary (Caroline), Lynda (Jim) Wolter, Sue (Joe) Wilking; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; special relatives...

Nov 25, 2012

Sawyer, Laura Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; and by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Ralph (JoAnne) Sawyer, Sandy Lawrence; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Special thank you to the staff at Cerenity Care Center, White Bear Lake. Graveside service 12:05 PM Friday, November 30,...

Nov 25, 2012

Kareen M. Bemlott Age 77 of St. Paul Passed 11/25/12 Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving husband of over 50 years, Warren; son, Jeff (Sherri); granddaughters, Jessica and Bryanna; brothers, Kermit, Karl and Ken (Diane) Kriesel; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am, Friday, 11/30/12 at St. Mary of the Lake...

Nov 24, 2012

Geraldine Katherine Pomahatch (nee Murphy) Grandma Patch Age 96, of White Bear Lake. Born 8/28/1916 in Faribault, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Albert (1983); sons, Gerald (2000) and Richard (2010); grandson, Sean (2011); parents, Frank and Ida (Lefto) Murphy; twin brother, Gerald; and six other siblings. Survived by children, Mary (Tom) Estrem and Stephen (Annette); 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren;...

Nov 23, 2012

Nov 23, 2012

Jan A. Bilodeau Age 60 – Passed 11/23/12 Beloved Friend & Sister Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy Bilodeau; and brother, Mark. Survived by sisters, Judy Montminy and Jean (Rick) Bichel; sister-in-law, Ruth (wife of Mark); beloved lifelong friend, Shirley Sopkiewicz; and many relatives and friends. Visitation 4 – 8 pm, Tuesday, 11/27/12 at Mueller Parkway Chapel, 835...

Nov 20, 2012

Rose Mary Geisenhoff Longtime Resident of White Bear Lake Age 84, passed 11/20/12. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; brothers, Tom and Jack Rose, John, Frank and Joe Caruso; and sister, Ann Shirek. Survived by daughters, Mary Ellen Coughlin and Jean (Harland) Drumm; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Julie Pinski, Madelyn Evanoff; brother, Carmen Caruso; and many other relatives and...