Obituaries

Jan 28, 2012

Zaffke, Grace Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28, 2012. Survived by daughter, Diana (Randy) Miller; grandchildren, Gregg (Jill) Miller, Cara (Jason) Clampitt, Seanne (Justin) Schwantes, Jessica (Tim) Nalipinski; great-grandchildren, Allison, Meghan and Ryan Miller, Aaron and Alex Clampitt, Landen and Payton Schwantes, Lilly and Baby Nalipinski; and by sister, Corliss (Bill) Lexa....

Jan 25, 2012

Jan 25, 2012

Janice E. Olin Born 12/29/29 in Finlayson, MN and passed away 1/25/12 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Alvin Petry. Survived by brother, Richard (June) Petry; niece, Joy (Rick) Mitzuk; great-niece, Sandra Mitzuk; and nephew, Larry Petry.

Jan 25, 2012

McGrath, Ray M. “Roller Rink Ray” Age 91, Died 1/25/12 Preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Lorraine. Survived by his 4 children: Mike (Pat), Marilyn Abicht, Jim (Margie) and Tom (Vicki); 8 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Ray ran the roller rink at Sacred Heart Church for 13 years in addition to working for the railroad...

Jan 25, 2012

Tosh, David W. Beloved Father & Granddad WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2012. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nancy Knop; and brother, Lester Tosh. Survived by children, Murray (Glenda) Tosh, Chip (Jeanine) Tosh, Amy (William) Corner; and by grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nikolas, Leon Carl, Toni Dawn, Maxwell, and Graham. A Memorial...

Jan 19, 2012

Flaspeter, Eileen F. Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 80 of White Bear Lake died peacefully on January 19, 2012 surrounded by her four children. Retired from Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic School where she passionately loved teaching the first grade. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; infant son, Tommy; daughter-in-law, Sue; parents, Frank and Helen (Ryan) Molitor; brothers-in-law,...

Jan 18, 2012

Doris Violet Courteau Age 83, Passed 1/18/12 Longtime East-Sider Preceded in death by husband, James; 3 sisters and a brother. Survived by son, Mike (Sharon); grandchildren, Jeff and Kristen (Trevor) Lott; sister, Ruth Mary (Jay) Searby; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 10 am at Cerenity Senior Care Center – Marian of St. Paul, 200 Earl...

Jan 18, 2012

Viola M. Werth Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Passed away peacefully on 1/18/12 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by parents, Hattie and Fay Castle; husbands, Clinton Growe, Frank Paterson and John Werth; sons, Robert and Ronald; step-daughter, Pat Campabasso; and 7 brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, David (Nancy) Growe and Clifford (Barbara) Growe; step-daughters, Connie and...

Jan 17, 2012

Gotwald, George Age 91 of Lino Lakes Formerly of Shoreview Peacefully passed away on January 17, 2012. Civil engineer for Carley Engineering in Shoreview. Land developer and avid outdoorsman. Preceded in death by wife, Marion. Survived by children, Pat (John) O’Connell, Mike (Pam) Gotwald, Debbie (John) Williams; grandchildren, Doug, Dana, Grant, Logan, Nick, Deogee; great-grandchildren, James, Jacob; special friend, Lucille...

Jan 17, 2012

Shafer, Carlyle “Duke” Beloved Husband, Father And Grandpa Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 17, 2012 at his home. 38 year member of the local 49ers. Preceded in death by sons, Daniel, Eric & Joseph. Survived by wife of 29 years, Shannon; children, Dawn (Paul) Schwantes, Duke Shafer, Krista Shafer, André Shafer, Denise (Joel) Klevin, Deanna (Terry) Meyers,...

Jan 17, 2012

Wright, Corinne J. “Corny” Age 86 of Roseville Formerly of St. Paul Reunited with the love of her life; husband Bob, on their 65th Anniversary and her infant daughter, Margaret Mary. She is survived by 4 children: Michael (Mary) Wright of Crested Butte, CO; Betsy Wiggins of St. Paul; Theresa (Bruce) Cartier of Apple Valley and Cindy (Craig) Collett of...

Jan 16, 2012

Riley, Dorothy “Dottie” Nee Williams Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana Dorothy (“Dottie”) Mae Riley, 84, born in Minneapolis, was called home to be with Our Lord on January 16. Preceded in death by father, Earl Williams; mother, Myrtle; and brother, Melvin. Survived by loving husband, sportswriter, Don Riley; daughters, Sheila Riley Becker (John), Shannon Riley (Joe Genereux); and by grandchildren, Riley...

Jan 11, 2012

Myers, James “Jimmy” Beloved Brother Age 65 of St. Paul Passed away on January 11, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Matilda M. Myers and brother-in-law, Michael Luebstorf. Survived by sister, Sharon Luebstorf. No services will be held. Private interment Oakland Cemetery.

Jan 11, 2012

Bergman, Florence M. Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma – Age 97 Preceded in death by her husband, Howard; parents; and a brother. Survived by two children, John (Joan) Bergman, Joann (Rich) Smith; grandchildren, Marc (Tracie), Michelle, Kristin (Dustin), Jeff (Mary); and by great-grandchildren, Madeline, Tyler, Carlin, and Cody. Florence had a strong faith, a lively sense of humor and a loving...

Jan 8, 2012

Collier, Ralph Age 84 of St. Paul Former Employee Water Dept. Survived by 9 children: Regina Stone, Maureen (Dave) Peterson, Patty Collier, Kathy (Dan) Lancette, Diane Olmstead, Margaret (Ed) Pederson, Mary Jo (Tim) McConaughey, Laurie Jean (Tom) Weyer, Troy Collier; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Gene (Nancy) Collier. Mass of Christian Burial WEDNESDAY at 2 PM at St. Casimir...

Jan 8, 2012

O’Rourke, Helen Mae Loving and Devoted Mother and Grandmother, Age 87 Died peacefully on 1/8/12 with family at her side. Helen was born to Sherman and Edith Latourelle on 3/19/24 in Mapleton, MN. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Cyril. She is survived by 7 children, Kathleen (John) Adams, Bonnie (Scott) Foster, Daniel O’Rourke, Julie (John) Appert, Peggy...

Jan 8, 2012

Tarara, Frank Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Passed away on January 8, 2012. Former Postal Employee. Survived by wife of 58 years, Jane; children, Cheryl (David) Rydeen, Stephen (Agnes) Tarara, Thomas (Mary) Tarara, Denise (Greg) Bargrain, James (Paige) Tarara; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Leafgren, Annette (James) Conrad; and by faithful companion, Nikki. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jan 7, 2012

Carlson, Geraldine age 88, of Wayzata, passed away on Jan. 7, 2012. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Warren. Survived by sons, Michael (Susan), Jeffrey (Linda), and Kevin (Jonnie); 7 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Jan 7, 2012

Proulx, Herb Loving Father, Grandpa And Friend - Age 78 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2012. Preceded in death by wife of 43 years, Jean Ann; daughter, Catherine; and son, Gary. Survived by five children, Cheryl Sward, Donna (Steve) Boldt, Stephen Proulx, Tom Proulx, Vicky (Jeffrey) VanOverberghe; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Yvonne (Gary) Miller; and...

Jan 6, 2012

Wind, Dolores C. Nee Koziol Age 87 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2012 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Frank B. & Pauline Koziol; sister, Sally; and brothers, Father Ted and Frank J. Dolores is survived by Carl, her devoted husband...