Obituaries

May 27, 2018

Rasmussen Ardis C. Retired from United Hospital Age 82 Born on July 2, 1935 and died on May 27, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents Albert & Clara. Survived by her cousin Kathleen Sundall (Jerry) and her daughters Debra, Denise & Linda and their children; beloved friend Ruth Ann Eberle and many dear friends and extended family. Ardis was...

May 24, 2018

May 23, 2018

LIFE STORY Delores Veronica Kaping (nee Peterson) Delores was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 21, 1927. She was one of five children to Mary (nee Geiomel) and Joseph Peterson. She attended Monroe High School for many years before pursuing her cooking career. When she was 18 years old, she met a gentleman on leave from his service with...

May 21, 2018

SAILER Paul J. Preceded in death by wife, Marvel. Survived by son, Bill; grandson, Max; daughter-in-law, Sally. Burial will take place at 10AM on Thursday, May 24 at Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Ave., St. Paul.

May 21, 2018

PELTIER Jerome “Jiggs” A. Ironworkers Local 512 July 10, 1931 – May 21, 2018 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; son, Rory; sons-in-law, Paul and Russ. He is survived by his children, Renee Peltier, Susan Groettum, Jerome Peltier; Grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Sbarbaro, Jerome (Krystal) Peltier III, Kristen Peltier, Stacy Groettum, Kelly Groettum;...

May 19, 2018

Marianne Doran (nee O’Hara) Age 90 of White Bear Lake Mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma Marianne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 5, 1927, the only child of Edna (nee Toomey) and John O’Hara. She worked for 3M for a few years as a secretary until she met the love of her life, Robert Doran. They were married at...

May 17, 2018

Molean Marilyn Alice Beloved Sister August 14, 1936 ~ May 17, 2018 Lifelong resident of St. Paul’s Eastside, she was born to Alice (Klausen) and Arthur Molean. After graduating from Harding High School, she took a clerical position for the Sate of MN, where she rose in her career to the position of State Sales Tax Examiner. Retirement after 47...

May 17, 2018

Finn Harold R. “Skip” Age 69, of Cass Lake, MN, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. A memorial meal will be held 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at Veterans Memorial Building, 6599 -69th Avenue NW, Cass Lake, MN. Skip was born on October 27, 1948, in Cass Lake, MN, the son...

May 16, 2018

Mary Clare Cummins Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 16th. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM on Friday, May 18th at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the Mass at the church. A reception will be right after Mass. Burial will take place at Resurrection...

May 16, 2018

Long Steve Age 49 Of Roseville Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents John & Helen Reeves; paternal grandparents Edward & Clara Belle Long; father James M. Lewis and his dog Maximus. Survived by mother Janet Lewis; siblings Tony Long (Kim) and Krista...

May 15, 2018

LEMIRE, Genevieve (nee Rivard) Age 96 Of White Bear Lake Was born to Joseph and Eleanor of Centerville. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester, 3 sisters, and 6 brothers. Survived by her children Thomas (Kris) LeMire, Darlene LeMire, Michele (Tom) LeRoux, Ronald LeMire and Julie LeMire; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Her...

May 11, 2018

Frederick David Schostag Age 69 of Vadnais Heights “See ya on the flip side!” -Fred Graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1966. Served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Retired as a paraprofessional from White Bear School District. Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Frederick D. Schostag. Will be dearly missed by wife, Brenda...

May 10, 2018

LIFE STORY Margaret “Lee” Elizabeth Reed (formerly Howe) Age 71 of White Bear Lake and Richfield, MN “You are an important part of my world… Blood does not a family make.” Lee was born in Richfield, Minnesota on July 30, 1946. She was one of many children to Frances Marie (nee Gibson) and Donald Paul Lawrence. After graduating from the...

May 8, 2018

LIFE STORY Carl Ernest Peaslee Carl was born in Riverside, California on November 26, 1943. He was one of four boys to Caroline Graf and Ernest Peaslee. The family moved to Minnesota where he began attending Harding High School in St. Paul. After graduating high school, he went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. After being honorably...

May 5, 2018

Musch Jean Merliene (nee Nelson) Age 89 of St. Paul, Formerly of New Richmond & Spooner, WI Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2018. Born in St. Paul on January 21, 1929. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Richard and sister Virginia Mayen. Survived by children Thomas (Valerie), Diane (Chris) Johnson and Karen Kennedy (James Maestas); grandchildren...

May 2, 2018

Simmons, John Age 87, Born April 25, 1931. Passed away May 2, 2018 Veteran of the US Airforce where he served during the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Blanche Simmons, wife Shirley Simmons and sister Donna Scanlan. Survived by nieces and nephews, Pat Quayle, Mark Scanlan, Joe (Rita) Scanlan, Barb (Larry) Carpenter and Tom Scanlan; brother-in-law...

May 1, 2018

Holupchinski James Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Age 89. Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by wife Marianne. Survived by sons, David, Greg (Cindy), Steve (Sue) and Dan (Mary Jo); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and brothers Ray and Bob (Carole). Proud Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday,...

Apr 30, 2018

Kroening, Leslie Anne Age 60 (nee Richards) Of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly on 4/30/2018. Preceded in death by sister Tracey. Survived by loving husband Todd and his daughter Kelly (Ryan); twin granddaughters Adalee & Aliana; mother-in-law Annette; brother Gary and family; sisters Valerie, Stephanie & Kelley; and extended family and many friends. Service Tuesday, May 8th at 11:00...

Apr 29, 2018

Meda Julia Ricketts Reichow Meda Julia Ricketts Reichow passed away April 29th, 2018 at Waverly Gardens surrounded by her family who loved her very much. She was 99 years 7 months old! Born September 12th, 1918 to the late George Mason and Eva Locke Ricketts, she is survived by son Gary (Vicki), daughter Julie (Steve), 6 grandchildren and 9 great...

Apr 26, 2018

Windisch Herman Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother & Uncle Longtime Eastside pharmacist. Passed away on April 26, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Preceded in death by his wife Carol. Survived by sons John (Patricia), Mark (Laurie), Paul (Julie) and Tom (Jannette); grandchildren John, Tim (Sarah), Matthew (Ashley), Sarah, Daniel, Alivia, Carah, Brienne, Averi, Vienna & Brielle; great...