Obituaries

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jan 31, 2021

Robert “Bob” Joseph Johnson, age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN formerly of Rosemount, MN and Milwaukee, WI passed on January 31, 2021. He was a first generation American born in Milwaukee, WI to Carl, who was from Oslo, Norway and Lena, who was from Stuttgart, Germany. He is survived by his ex-wife, Patricia Ripani; 4 children, Monica (Kit) Dennis...

Janice Kohler

Janice Kohler

Jan 31, 2021

Janice Kohler, 86, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Preceded in death by loving husband, Allen Kohler; infant daughter; granddaughter, Amanda Kohler; parents, Clarence and Kathryn Fournelle; and brother, Thomas (Katie) Fournelle. Survived by children, Mark Kohler, Kathy (Chuck) Leary, Paula (Bruce) Smith; Charlie (Amy) Kohler, Greg (Manette) Kohler, and Terese (Mike) Bownik; grandchildren,...

Hazel Huspek

Hazel Huspek

Jan 31, 2021

Hazel Evelyn Huspek (Simonson) Hazel was born on April 6, 1925 in Tioga, North Dakota to Helen and Knute Simonson. She was one of five children. On July 11, 1959, Hazel was united in Marriage to Douglas Huspek in Mason City, Iowa. Doug and Hazel raised a family of six children. Hazel passed away on January 31, 2021 at the...

Ralph McDonough

Ralph McDonough

Jan 30, 2021

Ralph James McDonough Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away on January 30, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He was loved by all his family and many friends. He was born June 13, 1932 in St. Paul, MN and served with the Army Security Agency in Japan and received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service...

Napoleon Dupre

Napoleon Dupre

Jan 30, 2021

Napoleon Joseph Dupre “Nap” of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021, surrounded by his children and granddaughter. Nap lived a wonderful long life for 93 years. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Beverly (Smith) Dupre of 53 years. He is survived by his very special friend of 16 years, Alice Pundsack;...

Dolores Dunkel

Dolores Dunkel

Jan 30, 2021

Dolores “Lori” Dunkel Born on April 12, 1934 in Sparta, Wisconsin and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 30, 2021 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by her husband Richard; daughter Karen; parents Russell & Cora Laxton; brother Richard Laxton (Joelene) & sister-in-law Carol Laxton. Survived by children...

Mark Pohl

Mark Pohl

Jan 24, 2021

Pohl, Mark Age 65 of Minneapolis. Survived by brother Alan Pohl; sister Marilyn Eshelman; sister-in-law Noreen Pohl; nieces Sara (Ben), Samantha, Christie, Gina, LaRae & Deidra. Visitation Saturday, January 30th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 1st at 10:30 am at TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6133-15th Street North, Oakdale...

Hwei-Hsien Cheng

Hwei-Hsien Cheng

Jan 24, 2021

Hwei-Hsien (HH) Cheng, devoted and loving husband to Jo, passed away after a brief illness in St Paul, MN on January 24, 2021 at the age of 88, with Jo at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Chi-Pao and Anna, and a brother George. In addition to his sons Edwin and Tony and their respective families,...

John Buche

John Buche

Jan 22, 2021

John Buche John was born in Lemmon, South Dakota on November 4, 1927. He was one of eight children to Beatrice (nee Jonas) and Joseph Buche. He attended Lemmon High School in Lemmon, South Dakota. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was always incredibly proud to have served his country. John met his loving wife of 70 years, Elaine,...

Edward Wawack

Edward Wawack

Jan 22, 2021

Edward P Wawack Beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Born February 9th, 1942 and passed away peacefully January 22, 2021 at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann; parents and sisters, Bev & Pat. He is survived by his sister, Betty Ann; children, John (Debbie) and Kim; grandchildren, Derek (Alicia), Krista, Brett...

Edward Chilton

Edward Chilton

Jan 18, 2021

Edward G. Chilton Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 18, 2021 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN with family by his side. Ed brought wisdom, soft-spoken gentleness, and love to everyone he knew. He was born April 1, 1928 in Frazee, MN and raised in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ed served with the Army in Japan,...

Irene Faffler

Irene Faffler

Jan 15, 2021

Irene D. Faffler Age 95 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully, to be with her Lord, on January 15, 2021. Born on Oct. 4, 1925, she was the first of seven children. She is preceded in death by parents John and Bertha Faffler, brothers Roy, Walter and Howard Faffler, sister Alice Faffler, sister-in-law Thelma Faffler and brother-in-law Paul Mader. Survived...

Phyllis Cunningham

Phyllis Cunningham

Jan 12, 2021

Cunningham Phyllis M. Best known as Hill Murray Hockey Grandma Passed away on January 12, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by husband Richard “Dick”. Survived by children Thomas (Sheri), Theresa, Ronald “Pete” (Danette), Patricia Mateyka (Steve) and Diane (William); grandchildren Bridget (Ben) & Cody; great grandsons Jacob & Lucas; many nieces & nephews. Mass of...

Barbara Schmidt

Barbara Schmidt

Jan 11, 2021

Schmidt, Barbara Jean Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister Aunt and Friend Courageously battled cancer and passed away at 1:11 AM on 1/11/2021. Preceded in death by parents Ray & Mary Urban. Survived by husband of 34 years, Kevin; children Laura & Tom; watchdogs Ladybug & Juniper; siblings Mary (George) Smith & David (Katie) Urban; honorary sister Cathy (Les) Stein; nieces, nephews,...

Beverly Vignalo

Beverly Vignalo

Jan 11, 2021

Vignalo, Beverly Age 85-nee Ethier Formerly of Hugo Passed away on January 11, 2021. Survived by daughters Debra Brisson Mastro and Deneen Christianson (Curt); granddaughters Jennifer, Julie & Jorgi; great granddaughter Justyne; siblings Joyce Granger, Shirley Sontag and Jack Eithier (Kathy). Memorial Mass and burial will be planned at a later date.

Marjorie Du Fresne

Marjorie Du Fresne

Jan 11, 2021

Our loving mother, Marjorie (Belisle) DuFresne, passed away on January 11, 2021 at Waverly Gardens Care Center at the age of 97. Marge was born on April 1, 1923 in Somerset, WI to Fred and Agnes Belisle. On May 5, 1945 she married her hometown sweetheart, Lee DuFresne, and the couple moved to St. Paul, MN where they raised their...

Patrick Andrle

Patrick Andrle

Jan 10, 2021

Patrick Thomas Andrle, 72, of St. Paul, Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10th, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Leroy and Mary Andrle; and siblings, Lawrence Andrle, Rita Rabine, and Dona Fort. Survived by sons, LeRoy (Cindi) Andrle and Patrick Andrle II; grandchildren, Paige, Darren, and Morgan; brother, Pete Andrle; and other extended family. Patrick retired from the Navy...

Janice Kohler

Janice Kohler

Jan 10, 2021

Janice D. Kohler of White Bear Lake, 88, passed away on January 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Private, family service will be held. Mrs. Kohler was born Janice Darlene Hall in Conde, South Dakota on May 14, 1932 to Frank J. Hall and Sara Gleason Hall. She will be remembered by many for her hospitality and generosity. She loved...

Sally Slaughter

Sally Slaughter

Jan 8, 2021

Sally Ann Spieker was born in Neligh Nebraska on October 23, 1955 to LeRoy and Elaine (Hilger) Spieker. She was their first born and eventually welcomed 4 sisters and 6 brothers to the family. Sally's early life of being surrounded by a loving family, moving to new places in pursuit of opportunity and a deep commitment to the values of...

Charles Geisler

Charles Geisler

Jan 5, 2021

Charles H. Geisler Passed away on January 5th at the age of 90. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Charley was born and raised in Omaha, NE. After 4 years in the Navy, he completed his PhD in Chemistry. This degree brought him to Minnesota to work at 3M for 33 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years,...