Obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Lois A. Cihlar, 83, passed away Saturday July 11, 2020 she fought a good fight with brain cancer. She passed away at home peacefully with loved ones surrounding her. Lois was born in Olivia, MN on November 29, 1936. She was very loving and generous and was always keeping her hands busy. She never sat still for very long she...

Jul 10, 2020

MaryAnn “Misha” DeRosa, 75, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Joseph DeRosa; parents, Loretta and Joseph Kost; and many brothers. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; son, John (Jillian); grandchildren, Ashleigh, Vincenzo, Annmarie, Dominick, Lillia, and Frank; great...

Jul 9, 2020

Dorothy E. Pretzki, 93 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley & Anna Pretzki; sisters, Florence (Phillip) Kennedy and Dolores (Joseph) Schmitz; and nephew-in-law, Robert Trusler. Survived by nieces and nephews, Doug (Lynn) Kennedy, Robert (Mary Ryan) Schmitz, Jane (Paul Larson) Kennedy, John Schmitz, Jim (Diane) Schmitz,...

Jul 6, 2020

Richard H. Dolan, 89, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion; parents, Everette and Anna; and brother, Lawrence. He is survived by his children, Adele Dolan, Joan (Greg) TaBelle, and Mark Dolan; grandchildren, Lance Dolan, Steven Fishbeck, Ross and Eric TaBelle; and great granddaughter, Janessa TaBelle. After...

Jul 6, 2020

Schacker, James C. Age 93, of North Oaks, Minnesota and Naples, Florida. Passed away July 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Christian Henry Schacker and Mary Baylor Schacker and sisters, Sarah Jane Walker and Mary Louise O’Neil. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary E. Schacker and his three children, Gregory J. Schacker...

Jul 5, 2020

Samuel "Sam" J. Emerson, age 82, of White Bear Lake. Born on June 26, 1938 to Sam and Leona(Praschak) Emerson. Died on July 5, 2020 in White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Leona; sister Margaret; and son Sam Jr. He is survived by his wife, Jo; 3 children; Dawn (Larry) Giese, Jeff & Barry (Julie)...

Jul 4, 2020

Jean Ann (Barclay) Hammar, 79, of St. Paul passed away in New Ulm, July 4, 2020 from natural causes. She was born to the late James and E. Alice Barclay December 8, 1940 in West Liberty, Iowa. She graduated valedictorian of West Liberty High School and received a BA in Home Economics from Iowa State University in 1963. She married...

Jun 27, 2020

Pat McKusky Age 73 Of St. Paul's Eastside Passed away suddenly on June 27th. Pat is survived by his daughter, Shelley (Wes) Spain; grandson, Robbie Spain; brother, Gary; sister, Cathy Gilmore; niece, Miranda and nephew, Adam. He is preceded in death by his significant other, Cindy Sanchez. Visitation 4-7PM on Wednesday, July 8th at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave,...

Jun 25, 2020

Jun 25, 2020

Richard “Dick” Weber Handyman Extraordinaire Richard “Dick” Weber, 83, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Art and Lucy Weber; and brothers, Art and Don Weber. Survived by children, Linda (Joe) Haag, Ray (Brenda) Webber, Laura (Michael) Morosok, and Mike (Tara) Weber; grandchildren, Emily (Peter) Czech, Rebecca Weber, Lauren (Kayla) Eichenfels,...

Jun 22, 2020

Richard J. Schwab Age 88 - Passed away peacefully June 22, 2020 Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; son-in-law, Jay Winn. Richard is survived by his children, Pat (Rod) Graff, Tom (Jodi), Linda Winn, Don (Bernie), Lori, Anne (Jeff) Yezek; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dottie, Charlotte, and Jeanne; sister-in-law, Sheila; his Palodichuk family and many other extended...

Jun 19, 2020

Michael E. Hillman, 66, of St. Paul, died on June 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Colston and sister, Anita Colston. He is survived by his siblings, Teresa (Ernest) Cargins, Marilyn (Gary Sr.) Golden, and Darrin (Andrea) Colston; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A private service will be held with interment at Fort Snelling...

Jun 13, 2020

Livestream of the service available by copying this URL and pasting in your browser: https://youtu.be/Y_C-WcqkqbU PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS ALL VISITORS MUST WEAR A MASK Kruse, Richard M. "Dick" Richard "Dick" Kruse, age 85 of St. Paul, formerly of Brooklyn Park passed away peacefully June 13, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society-IGH. Born March 2, 1935...

Jun 13, 2020

On June 13, 2020, Donald "Buzz" Vizanko, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 99. Born November 6, 1920, to Joseph and Mary Vizanko in Washburn, Wisconsin. He served his country as a Navy radio specialist and Radar officer stationed in the Philippines during WWII. He earned his engineering degree with the GI Bill...

Jun 11, 2020

Beard Arthur G. Jr. Loving Dad, Papa & Brother Age 75 Passed away suddenly on June 11, 2020. Preceded in death by daughter Christina; parents Arthur & Rose; brother Lawrence; and mother of his children Kathy. Survived by children Robert (Penny), Madeline, & Anna (Jeremy) Paulsen; grandchildren Gillian, Hunter, Dylan & Isabella; brother Michael; nieces; nephews; friend Grace Brantner &...

Jun 11, 2020

Beatrice “Bebe” Mary Dwyer went home to Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at age 71. Bebe was the first-born of the eight children of William and Beatrice Dwyer on April 16, 1949 in Sparta, WI. The Dwyer family moved to St. Paul, MN in 1960. Bebe graduated from Our Lady of Peace in 1967. A very self-motivated and conscientious...

Jun 11, 2020

Francis “Duke” Bernier, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Regions Hospital, in St. Paul, MN. He was born on June 13, 1927 in Centerville MN. Duke attended Morton High School. Duke served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. Duke’s professional career was spent with Control Data, as...

Jun 10, 2020

Joan A. Bierwerth (nee Bzdok) Age 90 Of East St. Paul Joan passed away only 1 week after her husband of 64 years, Albert. Joan is survived by her children, Marla (Jeff) Eberhardt, Lynn (Jason) Quam, Gary (Dawn); 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Zwak. Private Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to...

Jun 9, 2020

Pariana Delores (nee Germain) Age 97 of St. Paul Passed away on June 9, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Joseph; son-in-law Lyle Arends; parents Fred and Josephine Germain and many sisters & brothers. Loving mom of Julie Arends, Jan Pariana (Kim); Denise Kloes (Tom) & Mark Pariana(Pam). Cherished grandma of Amy (Bradley), Mark, Nick, Tommy, Sara (Matt), Sam (Lisa), Abbie(Mike) & Kelsie...

Jun 9, 2020

Al “Mickey” Mickelson Age 82 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Judy. Mickey is survived by his children, Barry (Diane), Drew and Denise; his grandchildren, Sara, Joshua and Andrew; his great-grandchildren, Henry, Roy, Roper, Olivia, Reese, Fredrik and Lucy; his siblings, Ellen White and William. Due to the limitations of Covid-19, the family...