Obituaries

Apr 11, 2019

Murray, Joan Purcell Passed away on April 11. Joan is survived by her children Timothy, Teresa (Greg), Jonathan (Elisse) and Ryan (Jennifer). She will be fondly remembered by her eight grandchildren Michael (Melissa), Katherine (Jason), Desneiges, Madeline, Samantha, Dylan, Caden and Jackson; and three great-grandchildren Joseph, Piper and Rosalie. She is preceded in death by her brother Bob Purcell husband...

Apr 11, 2019

Leslie, (nee Keller) Mary Ethel Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt Survived by her children Ericka M. Leslie, Jorlene M. Leslie, and Marvin E. Leslie; 9 grandchildren; siblings Peter (Carol) Keller, Paul (Karen) Keller, Adrienne Weier, Gregory (Kathy) Keller, John (Debbie) Keller, and Annette (Stephen) Truso; brother-in-law, Wally Dembiczak. Preceded in death by loving husband, John; sister, Kristine Dembiczak; brother-in-law,...

Apr 10, 2019

Rypkema, Susan (nee Kretman) Age 76 of White Bear Township Survived by her husband Bob and sons Fred (Cara) Knack & Scott Knack and niece Cheyenne Dailey, Stepsons; Rob (Goli) Rypkema & Mike (Patti) Rypkema. Grandchildren; Jenifer, Anna, Zach, Keaira, Kelsi, Gavin, Gunnar, Zoya, Blake (Gwyneth) & Amanda (Justin) and great-grandson Will. Great nephew Ken (Joe Jarrad) & great niece...

Apr 8, 2019

Greg Lincoln, age 58, passed away April 8th, 2019 and was born on May 18th, 1960. He was raised with his sister Tori in Neenah, Wisconsin by his parents Althea and Dave Lincoln. He married his best friend Louise in 1986. Together they raised three amazing children; Ashleigh, Zachary and Christian. He was incredibly kind and lived to help others....

Apr 7, 2019

Gatzke Roger “Rog” Age 79 Loving Husband, Dad, Papa and soon to be Great-Papa, died peacefully at home on April 7, 2019 Preceded in death by parents Walter and Jean Gatzke, brothers Tom and Bill, father-in-law Joseph and mother-in-law Frances Bonfe, nephews Ike Larsen and Billy Gatzke. Rog is survived by beloved wife of over 52 years, Judy and loving...

Apr 4, 2019

Stewart "Stew" G. Taylor, Sr. Age 67 - Loving dad, grandpa, brother and friend. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sarah Taylor. Stew is survived by his children, Penny (Mark) Stapleton and Stew Jr. (Angie); grandchildren, Victoria, Mark, Ava and Braden; siblings, Sue (Rick) Detienne, Robert (Elizabeth) and Tom (Sherry); special friend and companion, Cinda Weber; many nieces,...

Apr 3, 2019

Colleen Anne Clarkin Age 58 Of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2019. Preceded in death by father David and nephew Tyler. Survived by son, David Bigham; granddaughter, Aubree; mother, Gerri Clarkin; siblings, Terry Clarkin (Colleen "Kelly"), Patrick Clarkin (Germaine), Michael Clarkin (Mary) and Shannon Olson (James); many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Visitation Friday, May 3rd...

Apr 2, 2019

Ruscher Donna Mae Age 87 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Charles; son-in-law Duane Holmberg and sister Fern Schwartzbauer. Survived by children Barb Holmberg and Bob Ruscher (Deb Roy); grandchildren Cara, Becky, Jessica, James, Eugene & Steven and 16 great grandchildren. Service Tuesday, April 9th at 11:00 am at CROSS LUTHERAN...

Apr 2, 2019

Brault, Kathleen (Kathy) Daul Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2018, Kathy had a fearless will to continue a life of purpose and joy, celebrating faith, family and friendships. She passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Kathy is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 40 years, Pat Brault, and their daughters and spouses:...

Apr 2, 2019

Lillian M. Miller (nee Cardinal) Age 78 Of St. Paul Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lillian; brothers, Lloyd, Erling, Michael and Robert. Lillian was loved and will be missed by her husband of 54 years, Merton D.; children, Michelle, Melissa (Michael) Nelson and Merton W.; grandchildren, Tracey, Megan, Daniel and Katelyn;...

Mar 31, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

RICHARDSON (DuFresne) Darlene Age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2019. Preceded in death by devoted husband of 50 years Keith (Bud); loving son Stephen, and beloved sister DeLoris Paddock. Survived by her loving children, Pamela (Steve) Bridger, Scott (Julie), daughter-in-law Kathleen Richardson, 8 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 5...

Mar 31, 2019

Marilyn Rae Wright (nee Goerndt) Age 82 April 21, 1936-March 31, 2019 Preceded in death by her husband, Charlie and sons, Chris, Scott and David. Survived by her daughter, Julie and son, Dana (Becky); 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 4PM on Saturday, April 6 at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. Visitation from 1-4PM. Burial at Fort...

Mar 30, 2019

Lefto Adella M. Age 97 Lifelong Resident of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Clarence; daughters Ellen Mainella & Mary Loomis and granddaughter Michelle Chinander. Survived by daughter Julie Kaufmann (Jeff); son-in-law David Loomis (Judy); 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and good friend Mary Barrett. Mass of Christian...

Mar 28, 2019

Ronald Eugene Melcher was Born December 29, 1941 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Norman and Ardith Melcher. After World War II ended and Norman returned to the States, the family moved to St. James, Minnesota. In high school, Ron was active in band, the school newspaper and especially a Car Club with his lifelong friends. While a student at Mankato State...

Mar 28, 2019

Osborne Phyllis E. Professor Emerita of Nutrition at St. Catherine University- St. Paul Age 94. Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019. Preceded in death by daughter Paula Gilbert & husband Francis “Red”. Survived by children Colleen & Mike (Mary); grandchildren Greg Gilbert, SheilaMarie (Andy) Ratcliffe, Adam Gilbert, Sarah & Jimmy Osborne; 3 great grandchildren, 1 sister, 3 brothers and...

Mar 28, 2019

Virgil Tilman Grove, age 84, of Woodbury, MN and formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday March 28, 2019 at the Waverly Gardens Care Center in North Oaks, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Grove, of 52 years. Virgil was born August 15, 1934 to Tilman and Vivian Grove in Minneapolis, MN....

Mar 26, 2019

Ella Stoltzman (nee Dupre) Age 96 of White Bear Lake Born on April 9, 1922 and passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Larry & granddaughter Lisa Marie Jansen. Survived by children Nancy Stoltzman, Joan Jansen (Leo) & Gary Stoltzman (Lori); grandchildren Lori Kieffer, Bill Kieffer, Mike Stoltzman (Maria), Matt Stoltzman, Amy Stoltzman, Darin Jansen...

Mar 23, 2019

Ricci,

Johnny

March 30, 2000 March 23, 2019 Of East Bethel.

Preceded in death by grandmother Sally Svenson and infant sister Jessica. Survived by parents Matt & Pat; brother Ryan; grandparents John & Mary Joan Ricci and Carl & Victoria Svenson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Wednesday, March 27th from 4:00- 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738...

Mar 22, 2019

LaVarian "Murph" Martin Age 96 Moved to heaven on March 22, 2019.