Obituaries

John Gillen

John Gillen

Sep 25, 2019

John M. Gillen Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather Age 89 passed away on 9/25/2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Mariko and son, Paul. John is survived by his children, Charlotte "Charly" (Darrell) Kasal, Mike (Vel), Steve (Betty); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and siblings, Richard Behnke and Audrey Schoenberg. Memorial Visitation 4-8PM on Thursday, October 3rd at Mueller Memorial, 835...

Louise Bennett

Louise Bennett

Sep 24, 2019

Louise “Betty” Elizabeth Bennett (nee Maas) Born April 22, 1935 Passed Away September 24, 2019 Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Louise Maas; Husband, Harry Bennett; brother, Kenneth Maas Jr.; grandniece, Polly Voltz. Betty is survived by sister-in-law and best friend, Ellen "Jibby" Maas; nieces and nephews, Ellen Maas (Len) Pratt of White Bear Lake, Ann (Bob) Tessier of...

Karen Schesso

Karen Schesso

Sep 24, 2019

Karen D. Schesso Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Passed away after a short illness on September 24, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Survived by children Scott, Bret and Holly (David) Richie; grandchildren Adam & Anthony Richie and Melissa (Jeremiah) Ramshead; great grandchildren Olivia & Weston Richie and Wren Ramshead; two sisters, a brother and her special friends...

Rafaela Cortez Garay

Rafaela Cortez Garay

Sep 22, 2019

Rafaela Cortez Garay Passed away September 22nd at the age of 99 years. Please join the family for a memorial service 7PM on Thursday, October 3rd at Grace Place Church, 1545 Dieter St. N., St. Paul. Visitation will start at 6PM. There will be food and refreshments to follow. Please RSVP to the family via text: 651-214-2334.

Janelle Johnson

Janelle Johnson

Sep 21, 2019

Janelle Johnson Age 54 Passed away September 21, 2019 Preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Emory and Gail; sister-in-law, Michele. Janelle is survived by her siblings, Jim, Jeaninne (Ade) Osho, Jay (Michelle); stepmother, Carol; stepsister, Michelle ( Michael) Malone and stepbrother, Brian Hilden ; many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Funeral Service 11AM on Friday, September...

Madailein Kolb

Madailein Kolb

Sep 21, 2019

Madailein (Maddie) Eileen Kolb, age 11, died peacefully on September 21, 2019, in her home, with her family at her bedside, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy, 4:7). Maddie was born on President’s Day, February 18, 2008, in Saint Paul, MN...

Margaret Moeller

Margaret Moeller

Sep 19, 2019

Moeller, Margaret M. Margaret (Samb) Moeller, 82, St. Paul, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Our Lady of Peace Hospice at Ramsey County Care Center on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Margaret was born July 31, 1937, in La Crosse, WI, daughter of late Roy and Mary (Mormann) Samb. She attended St. Thomas More and Aquinas...

Cory Behnke

Cory Behnke

Sep 19, 2019

Cory Behnke Age 31 of Hugo and a proud 2006 graduate of White Bear High School. He is survived by his Mother and Dad Kim & Greg Meyer and his father Richard Behnke. Also by his 2 sisters: Chelsea & Rachael and a niece Myah and extended family. A special thank you to his 3 high school friends: Chris, Ben...

Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller

Sep 19, 2019

Miller Dennis N. Beloved Father Grandpa & Great Grandpa Passed away on 19 September 2019. Preceded in death by wife Rita, parents Nathaniel & Katherine, brothers and sisters. Survived by children Grant Miller (Brenda) & Susan Speed (Tony) and their mom Donna Miller; grandchildren Jessica, Jason & Charlie (Tricia); great granddaughter Alice Mae. Dennis retired after 37 years with Buckbee-Mears...

Don Newpower

Don Newpower

Sep 18, 2019

Don Newpower Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Age 72 - formerly of the Eastside of St. Paul. Don was the cofounder of Real Estate Masters. He was Count of Ashes on the 1985 Vulcan Crew. Preceded in death by his father, Paul F. Don is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margie; children, Nancy (Pat), Genna...

Johnny Kurkoski

Johnny Kurkoski

Sep 17, 2019

Kurkoski, Johnny Age 38 Of White Bear Township Passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2019. Preceded in death by uncle Tim Albright and grandparents Fred Albright Jr. and Lester & Viola Kurkoski. Survived by parents John & Penny Kurkoski; cousins Timmy Albright ,Taylor Albright, Amanda Bolz, Andrew Bolz, Jason Bolz, Rich Schaefer, Emily, Katie, Michael & Caroline Schumacher, Nicole &...

Jerome McCollor

Jerome McCollor

Sep 17, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” McCollor was born in St. Paul on February 27th 1938 and was a lifetime resident of White Bear Lake. He was the son of Helen and Wallace McCollor. Jerry graduated from St Mary of the Lake and White Bear High School. He attended Dunwoody Auto Electric and St. Paul Vocational schools while working at the Standard Oil Station...

Jean Bowlin

Jean Bowlin

Sep 10, 2019

Bowlin Jean Elizabeth Age 86 of St. Paul Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to so many passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 10, 2019. As Dad so often said, Mom was “the best.” Mom, our hearts are broken and we will miss you every day, but your spirit will live in...

Lorraine Chermak

Lorraine Chermak

Sep 8, 2019

Chermak Lorraine K. Beloved Mom, Grandma Great Grandma ~ Age 98 Passed away peacefully on September 8, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Robert; son James “Buff”; parents Henry & Marie Fiala and brother Leo (Ethelle) Fiala. Survived by daughter Cathie (Tim) McNaughton; daughter-in-law Colleen Chermak; grandchildren Kelly (Josh), Kevin (Chenda), Bridget (Eric), Molly (Mike) and Lucy; great grandchildren Colin,...

Charie Petersen

Charie Petersen

Sep 8, 2019

Charie G. Petersen Beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma Passed away on September 8, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Retired from being a kindergarten and nursery school teacher. Charie was a long time resident at St. Andrew's Village in Mahtomedi. Charie is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley. She is survived by her children, John, Michael (Shan), Thomas...

Leona Coenen

Leona Coenen

Sep 5, 2019

Coenen, Leona Mary Beloved Mother, Grandma Great Grandma & Friend Passed away on September 5, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Frank; son William “Bill”; daughter Margaret “Peggy” Douglas; daughter-in-law Rubie Ann Coenen and siblings Bernard, Richard, Virginia & Betty. Survived by children Ron (Wende) and Judy Schifsky (David); 10 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and many other family &...

Carol Knoblach

Carol Knoblach

Sep 3, 2019

Carol Jeannette Knoblach (nee Peterson) Loving Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma Carol was born in West St. Paul on April 26, 1933 to Carl and Bernice Peterson. She is preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Russell "Russ" Knoblach Sr.; her sister, Yvonne King; three of her brothers, Robert Peterson, Donald "Skip" Peterson and Jerry Peterson; her son-in-law, Bill Thompson;...

Rose Baregi

Rose Baregi

Sep 3, 2019

Rose M. Baregi Rose was a lifelong resident of the Eastside of Saint Paul. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma and nonna. She was a “nervous nelly” and worried about us all. She was very strong in her faith and involved in her Church through The Legion of Mary. Rose and John enjoyed their Saturday night card...

Theresa Pugaczewski

Theresa Pugaczewski

Sep 3, 2019

Theresa (Terry) was born in St. Paul, MN, on January 19, 1932. She was the eldest of three children born to Bernice (nee Szuminski) and Joseph Pugaczewski. Her parents emigrated from Poland to make Minnesota their home. Theresa graduated from Johnson High School in 1949. She began work at the State of Minnesota, then went on to work at Minnesota...

Artamise O'Donovan

Artamise O'Donovan

Sep 3, 2019

On Tuesday September 3rd, 2019, our beloved mother, grand-mother, and great-grandmother Artamise “Artie” O’Donovan passed away at the age of 106. Artamise was born to John and Mary (Parent) Shermer on a farm in Rush City October 1st, 1912. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rush City and graduated from Hinckley High School in 1931. She married...