Vaughn I. McNeal
Jun 28, 2018
McNeal Vaughn Age 90 Of Stillwater Died peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 29, 2018. Preceded in death by daughter Helen Joyce and son Michael. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Catherine (nee Madline); children Mary Dawson (Dave Shearer), Kathleen McNeal, Robert (Denise), Terry, Scott (Melissa), Elizabeth Auger (Dave) and Patrick (Trudi); grandchildren Ava, Bridgid, Cory, Shani, Paul,...
Donna Fortunata Chicone
Jun 28, 2018
Chicone, Donna F. Beloved Sister & Aunt Age 68 of St. Paul Passed away on June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Eleanor & Alfred âSamâ. Survived by siblings Celeste Burke, John (Grace), Rick and Diane Chicone-Rohrer (Tony) ; foster parents Deb & Dick Schultz; foster sister Amy Schultz; nieces & nephews Natalie, Trisha, Tony, Hannah, Sarah & Rebekah;...
Stanley Jacobson
Jun 24, 2018
LIFE STORY Stanley âStanâ James Jacobson Stan was born on August 28, 1937 in Faribault, Minnesota. He was the son of Eldred and Helen Jacobson and was one of 13 children. When he was 7 years old, the family moved to Mille Lacs County and he attended Bock High School. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and then...
David Henry Sweeney
Jun 22, 2018
SWEENEY David H. Beloved Father and Friend Age 75 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 22, 2018, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Susan and his parents, Henry and Gladys. David is survived by his children, Matthew (Emily) and Kristin (Jeremy) Sampson; step-grandson, Evan Anderson; and...
Amy Estelle Hansmann (Wilde)
Jun 19, 2018
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM AMY: âGod blessed me and my family with many loving friends and neighbors who have provided meals, prayers, anointing, and food during my journey. Thank you for the kind priests and deacons who have celebrated Mass at our home and while I was in the hospital. Thank you also to so many who helped with rides...
Joseph Raymond Horihan
Jun 18, 2018
Horihan Joseph Raymond Age 84 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 after a long hard fight. Born in Hokah, MN and graduated from Harding High School. Joined the Army at age 17, served in demolition during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant First Class. After studying at St. Thomas and DeVry University,...
Anthony Sowada
Jun 17, 2018
SOWADA Anthony âTonyâ Age 82 Passed Away June 17, 2018 Tony retired from the US Postal Service after 41 years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Jim; brothers, Arthur and Alfred. Tony is survived by his wife of 62 years, Angie; children, Gerry and Jane (Rick) Walz; grandchildren, Richard (Stephanie), Michael, Matthew (Laura) and Christine; daughter-in-law,...
Marlyss Hansen
Jun 17, 2018
LIFE STORY AS COMPILED BY HER CHILDREN Marlyss Katherine Hansen (nee Brittan) Marlyss was born at her grandmotherâs farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She was one of five children to Hazel (nee Rogers) and Leslie Brittan. The family was raised in the Billings Park neighborhood but ended up moving out to a farm. Marlyss always hated the transition from running...
James Pluff
Jun 17, 2018
PLUFF James Michael Age 55 Passed away after a tragic accident. Preceded in death by parents, Ken and Kaye. Survived by fiancé, Cassandra Campbell (Pluff); children, Samantha, Serina, Hunter, Logan, Jamie, Cara, Jasmine; grandchildren, Kaylynn, Ethan; siblings, Cheryl (Rick) Shelafoe, Ken Brennan, Cindy (Corky) Hernandez, Karen (Dan Woodbeck), Tricia (Roger) Romero, Thomas (Kia) Pluff, Nathan, Nicole Veesenmeyer, Kelly and Kelsey...
Bernard Michael Vagnoni
Jun 16, 2018
Vagnoni, Bernard M. âBernieâ Loving Husband Age 93 Went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2018. Preceded in death by siblings Margaret Hanggi (Robert), Philip, Marie Caruso (Sam) and Lucille Vagnoni. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Kathleen âKayâ; sister-in-law Jane Vagnoni and many nieces, nephews and their families. Proudly served in the US Army during WWII...
Gunther Hans Dierssen
Jun 14, 2018
Gunther Hans Dierssen passed away at the age of 92 on June 14, 2018 in his White Bear Lake home. Gunther, a veteran of World War II, came to the United States in 1956 from Denmark aboard the ocean liner Oslo Fjord with all his worldly possessions in just a few suitcases. He left this world with a wealth of...
Albert Frank Kasper
Jun 13, 2018
Albert Frank Kasper Al worked in biomedical engineering and loved to fish, boat, and travel by train. His family was the center of his life. He passed away at his home in Hugo on June 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his infant son, Chester Wade and he will be missed by his wife, Pamela; his children, Dustin,...
Luz A Nunez (Alfaro)
Jun 12, 2018
Nunez, Luz Beloved Wife, Mother Grandmother & Tia Passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Preceded in death by parents Metodio & Guadalupe Alfaro; grandson Carlos Zoya and brothers Antonio, Jesus & Manuel. Survived by husband of 53 years, Carlos; children Juanita Zoya (Scott) and Laura Nunez; grandchildren Elizabeth & Lucita Zoya and Luis...
Gloria Klassen
Jun 10, 2018
Life Story: Gloria Marie Klassen Gloria Marie (Paulson) Klassen was the first child of Garfield and Olive (Gillie) Paulson, born on August 29, 1934 at her grandparentsâ home in Jackson, Minnesota. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Bergen, helping her mother care for her seven siblings and treasuring her time at Hauges Lutheran Church. She attended area...
Jean Regan
Jun 8, 2018
REGAN (nee Joyce) Jean A. Age 84 of North St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the presence of her loving family after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Marie Joyce (nee Garvey); sister, Joan (J.R.) French and their children, Missy, Steve and Mark. She is...
Bonnie Cairl
Jun 6, 2018
CAIRL Bonnie Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband of 46 years, Butch; children, Toni, Jennifer (Kevin) Rivard, Andrea; grandchildren, Ashley, Nicholis, Devin, Nevaeh, Dominic, Deyvonn; sisters, Linda, Ann, Patti. Memorial Service 4PM on Thursday, June 14 at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers,...
Jane Marie Scott (McNamara)
Jun 6, 2018
AS PUBLISHED IN THE PIONEER PRESS Jane Marie Scott (nee McNamara) Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2018, with her family by her side at age 97. Survived by children Randy (Lynn), Susan (Richard) Kramp, Mary "Gerry", Michael, and Timothy (Debra); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM on Monday (6/11) at St. Jude of the Lake...
Matthew Carl "Matt" DeMike
May 30, 2018
Matthew "Matt" Carl DeMike Matt was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 20, 1989. He was the son of Patti Jo and Roger Amundson and Nicholas Carl DeMike. He graduated from Tartan High School and went on to serve two years in the United States Army as a member of the Old Guard Unit at Arlington National Cemetery in...
John Patterson
May 29, 2018
PATTERSON John T. 11/28/1923 â 5/29/2018 Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. Preceded in death by parents, Laura and John Patterson; son, DeWayne âButchâ Patterson; daughter, Juanita âSisâ Roberto; friend and former wife, Ruby; special friend, âEllieâ; sisters, Oleita Cook and Juanita Patterson; step brothers, Donald and Duane Jadwinski. John is survived by sons, Tom (Greta) Patterson,...
Virginia May Harrington
May 27, 2018
Harrington (Kemmer) Virginia M. Born August 4, 1924 and passed away on May 27, 2018. Preceded in death by husbands William Kemmer and Robert Harrington; brother Donald Sellers; and parents Harvey and Freda Sellers. Beloved mother of Janet Kemmer, Mark (Karen) Kemmer, and Patty (Rob) Porter. Grandmother of Timothy (Melissa) and Mark Jr (Irena). Great Grandmother of Meg, Ethan, Lois,...