Obituaries

Apr 23, 2018

POLLO (nee Oligney) Margaret B. Age 95 – Passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Wayland J. and Frances; brother, Wayland E. She is survived by brother-in-law, Richard (Erla Mae) Mangini; sister-in-law, Lucille Mangini; cousin, Helen Margheim of Torrington, WY; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Many thanks to Philip...

Apr 21, 2018

Rev. Robert F. “Bob” Hamel, priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, died on April 21, 2018, at the age of 91. Father was born in Minneapolis on December 24, 1926 to Archie and Alice (Hansen) Hamel, the middle of three children, Archie, Robert, and James. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1954 in pre-med and worked as...

Apr 21, 2018

LIFE STORY John M. Tschida John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 24, 1941. He was one of five children to Mary and Martin Tschida. He attended St. Bernard Grade School and later graduated from St. John’s Prep School. He secured a great job at 3M after high school and spent several years with the company. He eventually...

Apr 21, 2018

HOEN Warren “Deke” H. Age 96 of Maplewood Passed away April 21, 2018 Warren is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; son, Denny; and grandchild, Jamie. He is survived by his children, Rick (Karen), Don (Connie) and Therese (Terry) Robertson; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Warren served in the Coast Guard and was a proud member of the local...

Apr 18, 2018

Apr 18, 2018

Wojcik Bernice B. (Fedorowski) Age 93 of Maplewood Passed away April 18, 2018. Preceded in death by husband Joseph and brother Stanley Jr. Survived by sister Florence Berglof; sisters-in-law Inez Fedorowski and Maxine Wojcik and many nieces and nephews. Lifelong dedicated parishioner of St. Casimir’s Church, member of Alter & Rosary, Polish American Club, American Legion Post #577, Red Hats...

Apr 17, 2018

LIFE STORY Joan Lucille Schuster (nee Horrisberger) Joan was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 30, 1928. She was one of eight children to Emma (nee Wackerfuss) and Ordwin Horrisberger. She attended St. John’s Lutheran Grade School and later attended Harding High School. As a young adult, she was working at West Publishing where she met the love of...

Apr 16, 2018

Negussie Berihun Teku, 69, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, in his residential home in Cottage Grove, MN. Negussie was born in Asmara, Eritrea on December 25, 1948. Born to mother Abeba Cahsai and father Berihun Teku from Keren, Eritrea, Negussie grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and went to boarding school established by Emperor Haile Selassie. In September...

Apr 15, 2018

HENK Edie E. Age 55 of White Bear Lake Passed away on April 15th. Edie is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Audrey and her brother-in-law, Bill Fors. She is survived by her husband, Scott; children, Kristi (Eric) Atzmiller, Dan Henk, Sarah Henk and Nicole Henk; grandchildren, Zeke, Xander and Wyatt; siblings, Sue (Larry) Klecker, Bill, George (Kathy),...

Apr 13, 2018

BAUMAN (nee Kordosky) Mildred “Millie” Marie Passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rodger; son, Robert; brothers, Royce, Don and Jim. She is survived by her children, Dan (Kathy), Mary (Jim) Ecklin, Jerry (Kathy), Mike (Barb), Fr. Rodger Bauman, Tim, Liz (Mike) Chilson, Joe, Emily (Jeff) Angel, Mark;...

Apr 13, 2018

Brian Basil Polasek was born October 5, 1961 as the son of Basil and Bernice Polasek. He grew up in Marshfield Wisconsin and was active in sports throughout his elementary, middle and high schools and excelled in Tennis throughout High School. Brian was active in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle award at the age of 14 but didn’t stop...

Apr 12, 2018

Bartylla Darlene A. Beloved Mom, Grandma And Great Grandma Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on April 12, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Nelsen & son Michael Nelsen. Survived by children Kenneth (Julie) Nelsen, Theresa (Randy) Tchida, Heidi (Kenny) Bartylla & Wendy (Billy) Blaul; grandchildren Danielle, Sarah,...

Apr 10, 2018

LIFE STORY: Ralph Dennis Setterlund May 15, 1947 - April 10, 2018 Raised in Hankinson, ND, Ralph graduated from Hankinson High School in 1965. Ralph was a four sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball), and participated in the North Dakota State Track Meet in both his Junior and Senior years. He also played Cornet in the High School Band, often...

Apr 10, 2018

LIFE STORY John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 24, 1938. He was one of five children born to Marcella (nee Albachten) and Roy Rueb. He grew up in the Selby-Dale neighborhood and attended Cathedral Grade School. He graduated from Cretin High School. He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard. Directly out of high school, he...

Apr 9, 2018

Apr 9, 2018

DONOVAN Daniel “Dan” Of St. Paul July 18, 1927 – April 9, 2018 Lifelong resident of the Eastside Dan passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018, after 5 years of cancer. Preceded in death by parents George & Mary; sister, Connie (Merlin) Krussell; and brother and sister-in-laws, Mary (Gene) Kelcher, Frank (Catherine) Ricci, Richard (Gladys) Richie, Bernice (Dick) Swanson, Carmel...

Apr 5, 2018

Blais, Jesse Daniel Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle Age 37 Unexpectedly passed away on April 5, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dan Blais, and Donald and Eldora Bertilson; infant brother, Joey; aunt, Darla Bertilson. Survived by parents, Joe “Jeb” and Cheryl Blais; Siblings, Jeb (Melissa) and their daughter Paisley, Jennifer (Shawn) Conners, and Jackie Blais; grandma, Evelyn Blais; and many...

Apr 2, 2018

Faffler Alice Elaine Age 85 Of St. Paul Alice went to be with the Lord April 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by parents John & Bertha and brothers Roy, Walter & Howard. She is survived by beloved sisters Irene Faffler & Jan (Paul) Mader; brother Larry Faffler; sisters-in-law Beverly & Ann Faffler. She will also be remembered by...

Apr 2, 2018

KARL MATTHEW RANUM Age 58 of Stillwater Passed away surrounded by family on April 2, 2018. Karl practiced law at The Ranum Law Offices in Stillwater for over 30 years. Following in his father Albert’s tradition, Karl was also the dedicated Scholarship Committee Secretary of the Tozer Foundation. Preceded in death by his father, Albert and his son, Emmett. Karl...

Apr 1, 2018

Senger, Larry Age 84 of Lake Elmo Survived by his loving wife Effie (Clark) and 3 children: Teri (Todd Horne) Senger of Forest Lake; Steve (Amy) Senger of Lake Elmo & Mike (Lynn) Senger of Oakdale. There are 5 grandchildren: Andy, Claire, Will, Hannah & Lindsay. Also survived by his sister Mary Ann Bojanowski of Utah, and nieces and nephews....