Obituaries

Jun 13, 2012

Leonard “Butch” Saari Age 57 – Passed away peacefully at home 6/13/12 Survived by wife of 33 years, Sue; daughters, April (Donnell) and Ashly (Mike); grandsons, C.J., Baily, Tone and one on the way; niece, Maria; dogs, Cassie and Blue; and many relatives and friends. Celebration of Life, Tuesday, 6/19/12, 7 pm at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Parkway,...

Jun 12, 2012

Ballis, John G. Age 96 of St. Paul John G. Ballis died peacefully, with his family by his side, on June 12, 2012. He was a gentle man, with a great sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Kinney Ballis, his sister, Virginia Hageman and three brothers, Joe, Frank and George...

Jun 7, 2012

Buffington, Janet L. Beloved Mother, Grandma, Daughter & Sister Age 49. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Clarence Buffington; and nephew, Micheal Zigas. Survived by children, Joseph (Sarah) Buffington, Toni (Casey) Williams; four grandchildren, Tylor, Emily, Brady, Lucy; mother, Beverly Buffington; sisters, Cheryl (Steve) Kostuch, Carrie Buffington; brother, John (Lori)...

Jun 4, 2012

Wicka, Nancy A. Age 81 of Shoreview Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and brother, Bob. Survived by; her daughter, Jill (Jim) Katzung of White Bear Lake; 7 grandchildren, Christina, Roberta, Ronnie, Mark, Troy, Nick, and Kati; 9 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Emma, Claire, Richard, Brandon, Shawn, Alley, Addison, and Sawyer. She was a spunky, strong, passionate, woman who was a loving...

Jun 4, 2012

Brott, Gerald L. 10/14/1918 6/4/2012 Preceded in death by loving wife, Harriet. Survived by children, Gerald, Jr. (LaVerne), Bruce (Eileen) and Karen (Ray); brother-in-law, Ralph Davis; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 am at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass...

Jun 2, 2012

Stafford, Sr., Marcelis L. Beloved Fiancée, Father, Son and Brother Age 21 passed tragically on 6/2/12. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Dorothy Winter and Betty Jo Stafford; and cousin, Nancy Winter. Survived by fiancée, Sierra Martin; sons, Jaylen Sly and Marcelis, Jr.; parents, Jean and Ronnie Stafford; siblings, Ronnie, Terrina, Dominique, Antoine, Briana, Na-Shon, Nina, Tabitha and Virginia; and many...

Jun 1, 2012

Carver, Irving "Lee" Age 81, Lee passed away on June 1 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Irving Carver and step-father Kimball Ames of Bethel, Maine. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol and sisters Cathy Robie, Ipswitch MA; Nancy Stickney, No. Salem, NH; Priscilla Wiley, Woodbury, CT;...

Jun 1, 2012

Young, Marilyn Dorothy Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2012 at the age of 80. Marilyn loved her family and her dogs. She also enjoyed spending time at her cabin up north. Preceded in death by her beloved and cherished husband of 55 years, Ronald. Survived by her children, Stacy (Michael) Edwards, Scott Young; grandchildren,...

Jun 1, 2012

Motter, Edward L. Age 66 of Maplewood Passed Away 6/1/12 Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Melba Motter. Survived by wife of 37 years, Pat; children, Norman (Candy), Allen (Jill), DeAnn (Dave Zeringue), Ted (Carla), Mary (Dmitriy) Yakibchuk and Nicholas (Amanda); step-sons, Thomas and Christopher (Jenn) Wake; grandchildren, Bailee, Brock, Cassidy, Marshal, Jordyn, Mitchell, Lauren, Dalton, Annabelle, Stefan, Evelyn,...

May 30, 2012

Caminada, Gloria (Crea) Age 79 Passed Away on 5/30/2012 Preceded in death by husband, John (Jake); and parents, Dominic and Maggie Crea. Survived by daughters, Patty (Gene) Berry and Sandy (Mike) Truhler; grandchildren, John and Michael Berry, Amy (Tim) Maranda and Maggie (Rick) Hall; great-grandchildren, Blake, Max, Willow and Ellie Jo, the greatest joys in her life; sisters, Rosemary (Art)...

May 27, 2012

Kenneth R. Harper Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather Age 88 of St. Paul Passed away 5/27/12. He will be missed on earth, but he is rejoicing in heaven. Preceded in death by his beloved first wife, June (Hidde); and his parents, Minnie and Raymond Harper. He is survived by his wife, Marjean; daughters, Nancy and Janet (David); stepsons, Kent (Wendy),...

May 27, 2012

Gonzales, Victor “Cheeks” Beloved Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa & Brother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27, 2012 at his home. 25 yr. employee of Gillette Co., Member of the Grove St. Neighborhood Friends and long time East-Sider. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Sarah Gonzales; sister, Petra Ostrom; and son-in-law, Dale Nordstrom. Survived by children, Vickie...

May 26, 2012

Rivard, Margaret Ruth Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away on May 26, 2012. Born in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Norman; and many brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Darrel (Sandy) and Lou Ann (Tom) Schiltgen; seven grandchildren, Cole (Brian), Karyn (Jeff), Eric, Jennifer (Eric), Heidi (Mats), Brian (Amy), Janet; 11 great-grandchildren, Wyatt,...

May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

Ann DuBois Age 49, originally from St. Paul, then Fairfield, IA and most recently Keosauqua, IA passed away suddenly on 5/23/12. Preceded in death by her brother, Jerry. Survived by mother, Trudy; siblings, Theresa (Bill) Kopecky and John (Carol): nieces and nephews, Isaac, Carolyn, Lana, Michael, Emily and Jordan; great-nephews, Roman and Oliver: and aunts and uncles. Private family services...

May 21, 2012

Arcand, Agnes E. Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother March 8, 1930 – May 21, 2012. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald “Shorty”. Survived by loving children, Gale (Colleen), Judy (Mike) Cunningham, Reed (Virginia), Scott (Cathy), Karen (Tom) Johansen, Todd (Sue); 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Friday, May 25,...

May 21, 2012

Heckel, Gloria Age 85 of White Bear Lake Survived by husband of 64 years, Hugh of White Bear Lake and their daughter, Linda (Jim) O’Brien of Mahtomedi; one grandchild, Jason; two step-grandchildren, Kevin and David (Yolanda) O’Brien; two step-great-grandchildren, Grace and Jacob; two sisters, Jeanie Will and Marie (Dale) Jarvis; and by special family friend, Paul Christian. Mass of Christian...

May 19, 2012

Black, James J. Loving Husband, Dad Grandpa & Great Grandpa Retired from 3M after 39 years. Preceded in death by his sister Kathryn. Survived by his wife of 63 yrs. Catherine “Kit” and 7 children: Carol (John) Gariano of Shoreview; Ed (Lois) of Woodbury; Ann (Jerry) Hoffman of Maplewood; Tom of St. Paul; Mary (Rich) Paquette of Brooklyn Park; Bob...

May 15, 2012

May 12, 2012

Prestegord, Janette A. Age 89, Of St. Paul Died May 12, 2012 Survived by sons, Craig and Gary (Midge); grandchildren, Karin (Mark), Adam, Matt (Shayla); great grandson, Brenton; sisters, Evelyn and Nira; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, John and Olga Fraedrich; husband of 52 years, Sidney; sisters, Renelda, Lorraine and Lillian; and brother, Johnny....