Obituaries

Feb 16, 2011

Lotzer, Genevieve J. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Age 95 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 16, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard and 9 siblings. Survived by children, Patricia (Gregory) Reese, James (Terry), Mary Lotzer, Barb (Ron) Kieffer & Sue (Greg) Comte; 7 grandchildren: Jeff (Angela) Kieffer, Amy Kieffer (fiancé, Ryan), Nick (Debra)...

Feb 16, 2011

Houle, Grace V. Loving Mother & Grandmother April 2, 1911 – February 16, 2011 Longtime active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Little Canada. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew; son, Greg; and 2 brothers. Survived by sons, Gerald and Donald (Marlys); 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; many nieces & nephews; and dear friend,...

Feb 15, 2011

Peltier, Rory Uncle Rory, Age 55 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family Preceded in death by mother, Diane; brother-in-law, Big Paul. Survived by father, Jerome; sisters, Renee & Susan; brother Jerome Jr., and many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation 1-3PM Saturday, February 19 at Mueller Memorial Parkway Chapel, 835 Johnson Pkwy, at E. 7th St. The family requests no flowers...

Feb 14, 2011

Longville, Donald Charles Lifelong Resident of White Bear Lake & Proud Marine Preceded in death by his children: Judith Ann & Donald C. Jr. He is survived by his wife Jennie (Mariano) and 8 children: Terry (Diane), Diana (Hugh) Newman, Mike (Geri), Cheryl (Bob) Ninefeldt, Cynthia (Nick) Stone, David (Christine), Mark (Laura), & Jennie Marie (Steve) May. There are 25...

Feb 11, 2011

Franco-Cortez, Martina (Marty) Retired 3M Employee Age 84 of St. Paul Passed away February 11, 2011. Born in Albert Lea, MN. Survived by her children, Liz Goulet and Roger Cortez; siblings, Jan Franco and Peter Franco; grandchildren, Jamie, Nathan, Jeff, Katie, Todd and Cortney. Preceded in death by husband Jim and grandson Scott; siblings Tony and Mona. Mass of Christian...

Feb 11, 2011

Philip, Julia A. Age 93 of Little Canada Preceded in death by husband Albert. Survived by 3 children: Alvina (LeRoy) DeMars of White Bear Lake; Roger (Barb) Philip of Rochester, MN & Kathleen Adams of CA. There are 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held in the Spring. Arr. by MUELLER LAKE...

Feb 11, 2011

Feb 10, 2011

Blair, Dion Azuree Age 37 of Lino Lakes & St. Paul Suddenly at home February 10, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Amy; son, Peyton; daughters, Kayln, Azureya & Tianna; parents, Henry (Karen) & Teri (John) ; mother –in-law, Billie; several brothers and sisters, Tiera, Britney, Lance, Makayla, Shyla, Lance Hartwig, Darion & Jillene; brothers- in-law, Kevin, Mike &...

Feb 7, 2011

Newcome, Thomas Warren “Tom” Former Attorney, Mayor of White Bear Lake and State Representative Was born at Miller Hospital in St. Paul on August 18, 1923. He was 87 years old when he peacefully died in his home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Florence Newcome; brother, Richard (Virginia); sisters, Nancy (Patrick) Seaberg...

Feb 7, 2011

Reif, Robert W., MD Longtime WBL Physician US Army Veteran Age 89. Peacefully, on February 7, surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather. Preceded in death by infant son, Mark; 2 brothers & 4 sisters. Survived by cherished wife of 60 years, Rita; children: Kathy (Bob) Anderson, David (Rita), Corie (Paul) Lindemann; Sally (Glenn) DelGiudice, Luci (Matt) Struck,...

Feb 4, 2011

Martin, Jean C. Beloved Mother, Nana & Great Grandma Retired R.N. Age 81, passed away on Feb. 4, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Carl & Ellen Stack; brother, Jerry; and sister, Faith Culver. Survived by children, Stephen (Suzanne), Maureen (David) Schwan, Lori (Chris) Barrett, Richard (Carolann), Paul (Laurel), Lisa, John (Kate) & Thomas; 22 grandchildren; 6 great...

Feb 3, 2011

Kroeger, John A. Age 64 of St. Paul. Passed away Feb. 3, 2011. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Linda L. Kroeger; daughter, Shantell Kroeger; parents, Al and Marge Kroeger. Survived by his stepchildren: Laura (Bernie) Conway, Dawn (Luke) Taylor, Tina Wylie, Dave Wylie & Chris (Monica) Wylie; siblings, Judi (Paul) Schwab, Diane Kroeger, Larry (Chelie) Kroeger and Audrey (Larry)...

Feb 2, 2011

Mya Elizabeth Garzon Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece On Feb. 2, 2011, Mya Elizabeth left this world at an early age of 3 months. She brought so much joy and happiness to everyone around her in such a short period of time. She will always be remembered with having a beautiful smile on her face. Mya is survived by her...

Feb 1, 2011

Schons, Marcella “Sally” Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Born May 21, 1914, in Mankato. Passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2011. Preceded in death by husband Edward J. Schons. Survived by children; Gary Schons, Barbara (Ray) Farm, Edward Jr. (Marie) Schons, Joanne (Bill) Baker, Michael (Wendy) Schons, David (Dorothea Hansmeyer) Schons; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be...

Jan 31, 2011

Hohenauer, Robert J., Sr. “Bob” Active Vadnais Heights Community Leader Age 85 of Vadnais Heights, passed away January 31, 2011. Bob was a WWII Navy Veteran, member of the WBL VFW and 30 Yr Employee of Whirlpool. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruby; children,...

Jan 30, 2011

Bartz, Bruce W. Beloved Husband, Father, Brother – Age 54 Passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Dennis & Harriet; & brother, James. Will be missed by loving wife, Julie; daughter, Tamaria; son, Shane (Karla); brother, Scott (Mary) Degel; sisters, Diana Bartz & Cindy Langseth; many nieces, nephews, uncles,...

Jan 29, 2011

Murray, Leo L. Beloved Father, Grandfather US Army WWII Sgt. Age 89. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Jan. 29, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred. Survived by children, Tim (Lori) Bowen & Kathy Christiansen; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; & many nieces & nephews. A special thanks to Kevin & Buddy Murray, Melissa Saluzzo, & Becky...

Jan 27, 2011

Linda L. Geir Linda L. Geir, 59, of White Bear Lake Minn., formerly of Grand Forks, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 27, 2011. Linda L. Shone was born July 8, 1951 in Rochester, NY. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Central High School. She married Ronald Geir in 1972, and to this union, two children were born....

Jan 25, 2011

Seidenkranz, Norma E. Dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother Age 83, of St. Paul, passed away Jan. 25, 2011. Preceded in death by parents Guido and Emma Arrigoni; siblings Lena, Yolanda, Mike, Charlie, Alfred, Amadel, Joe and Julio (Chick). Survived by loving husband, Ralph; her sons, David, Don (Diane), and Tom; grandchildren, Lisa (Levi) Kinsey, Brian (Neena), Angela (Mark)...

Jan 24, 2011

Olmsted, Rosemary Gone Home to be with Her sweetheart, Bill Rosemary, age 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24. Survived by children Bill (Kathy), Joy (John) Kaiser, Tim (Amber), and Ginger (Robb) Olson, loving sister Virginia Grazzini and brother Gene Casci. Rosemary had 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Over the years Rosemary enjoyed square dancing, singing, playing the organ,...