Obituaries

Robert Jerome Cihlar

Robert Jerome Cihlar

Dec 19, 2017

Robert Jerome Cihlar Age 83 of Maplewood and St. Paul Passed Away on December 19, 2017 Bob was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1934, the son of Jerome and Mary. He attended Adams Elementary School and graduated from Monroe High School. While younger, he was a hard worker who helped his dad in the landscaping business, worked at...

Mary Nellie Lecher (McGie)

Mary Nellie Lecher (McGie)

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Lecher (nee McGie) Age 93 – Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017 surrounded by family. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Peter; her parents, Claude and Rhea McGie; and her brother Frank McGie. Mary is survived by her 5 daughters, Mary Jo (Tom) Auger, Barbara Horvath, Jane Magnuson, Nancy...

Steven Iver Howie

Steven Iver Howie

Dec 19, 2017

Steven Iver Howie Hugo, MN Born May 1st, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents (Iver and Mary Jane) and brother (Peter 2014 [Janice 1997]). Survived by his beautiful wife of 43 years, Helen. Loving children Alicia (Kevin), Aaron (Chelsie), Arik (Ashley) and Alyse (Anthony); grandchildren Nia and Quinn; brother Alan (Sue). Graduate of the University...

Bernadine Therese "Bernie" Gores (Jambor)

Bernadine Therese "Bernie" Gores (Jambor)

Dec 18, 2017

Gores, Bernadine "Bernie" (nee Jambor) Of Inver Grove Heights formerly of the East Side. Preceded in death by husband Donald and her sister Rita Anderson. Survived by children Ed (Debbie) Gores of Lake Elmo & Marybeth Larson of Inver Grove Heights and bonus daughter Melissa (Mike) Mueller of Rochester, MN. Her grandchildren Tony, Krysta, Cheri & Michael and her faithful...

Phyllis Ricci

Phyllis Ricci

Dec 16, 2017

Phyllis Ann Ricci (nee St. Sauver) Phyllis was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 28, 1942, the daughter of Susan (nee Bofenkamp) and Lawrence St. Sauver. She attended Johnson High School in St. Paul, where she met the love of her life, Gerald Ricci. The two graduated from Johnson in their class of 1960. Following graduation, they were married...

Leo Joseph Frascone

Leo Joseph Frascone

Dec 15, 2017

Frascone, Leo Age 91, Proud WW II Vet Longtime East Sider Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Longtime employee of St. Paul Water Utility. Preceded in death by his parents Frank & Faustina, brothers Luciano, Luigi & John, his sister Antoinette and daughter Cynthia. He is survived by children Michael (Connie) Frascone, Nancy (Larry) Thomason, Jay (Alice) Frascone &...

William Edward Bastyr Jr.

William Edward Bastyr Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

William Edward Bastyr Age 82 ~ Passed Away at Home on December 15, 2017 Preceded in death by parents, Rose and William; brother, Robert; granddaughter, Kalyn; and great-granddaughter, Nevaeh. Survived by wife of 57 years, Helen (nee Legel); children, Joe (Cindie Mummert Bastyr) of Maplewood and Linda Bastyr Havens (Walter Havens) of Centerville; grandchildren, Kyle and Kassidy Halverson, Travis Bastyr,...

Darlene Frogner

Darlene Frogner

Dec 10, 2017

Darlene was born in Northfield, Minnesota on May 26, 1943. She attended grade school at St. Rose of Lima and graduated from Roseville Public High School. She lived in White Bear Lake, MN with her husband Thorwald (Bud) Frogner where they raised their 3 daughters Heather, Billie and Heidi. Thorwald passed away when the girls were young. Darlene began working...

Deborah "Deb" Ratte

Deborah "Deb" Ratte

Dec 9, 2017

Deborah Ann Ratte (nee Andert) was born into this world on May 4, 1952 and went home to her eternal happiness with God on December 9, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents Bernard & Joan Andert. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years Tom Ratte; son Dan (Jenni) Ratte, grandchildren Samantha & Gabriel. Also survived by her siblings:...

Russell W. "Russ" Layer

Russell W. "Russ" Layer

Dec 9, 2017

Layer, Beloved Husband & Father 1934-2017 Survived by wife of 64 years, Flo; daughters Dawne Russell, Julie, Deb Walczak (Tom) and Coco Millage (Spencer); 5 grandchildren and one that went before him; 5 great grandchildren and extended family & friends. Retired after 43 years with Anchor Block of North St. Paul and longtime member of MSRA. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mary Hansen

Mary Hansen

Dec 7, 2017

Mary M. Hansen (nee Spilman) Age 69 Passed away on December 7, 2017 Mary lived her entire life on the East side of St. Paul. She was a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Spilman. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine (John Lick) Hansen; son, David (Claudia) Hansen; grandsons,...

Gregory Stephen Tocko

Gregory Stephen Tocko

Dec 5, 2017

Gregory Stephen Tocko Age 68 of St. Paul Passed Away December 5, 2017 Greg was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 18, 1949, the son of Catherine (nee Huddleston) and Frank Tocko. He attended Cretin High School and enlisted in the United States Army after graduating. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to St. Paul and began attending courses...

Mary Catherine Anderson (Kurilla)

Mary Catherine Anderson (Kurilla)

Dec 5, 2017

Mary Catherine Kurilla Anderson Born October 5, 1939 in Mason, Wisconsin. Died December 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a proud wife and mother raising seven children in White Bear Lake. She was an active member and volunteer at St. Mary of the Lake Church. Mary was a devoted seamstress, gardener and Girl Scout leader. Later in...

Ervin Louis Hinrichs

Ervin Louis Hinrichs

Dec 5, 2017

Ervin Louis Hinrichs Age 71 of White Bear Lake “You betcha!” –Erv Erv was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 11, 1946. He was one of four children to Henrietta Annabelle (nee Sand) and Ervin Henry Hinrichs. He attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and was drafted into the United States Army after his graduation. Erv served during the Vietnam...

William Thomas Schwietz

William Thomas Schwietz

Dec 5, 2017

Schwietz, Bill Age 81 Beloved Husband & Dad Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Survived by wife of 58 years Lorraine (Tucci); children Bill (Julie) and Lori Nielsen (Ron); grandchildren Dan (Anna), Crystal (Dan), Rose, Tom, Lauren, Aaron & Dana; great grandchildren Donovan, Evangeline & Isaac; brothers Jack (Mary), Gene (Gloria) and Jim. Bill...

Thomas Carbone

Thomas Carbone

Dec 4, 2017

Thomas Alfonse Carbone March 8, 1945 to December 4, 2017 Owner & Entrepreneur of Carbone’s Pizzeria Tom died while at home in Lake Havasu City, AZ . He was born in St. Paul, MN to Mario and Marcella Carbone. Tom graduated in 1963 and went to work for Boeing Corporation In Washington State before joining the family business in 1964....

Martha Rose Kestner

Martha Rose Kestner

Nov 30, 2017

Kestner, Martha Rose “Marty” age 94 Of St. Paul Died on November 30, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Anna Kestner; sisters Mary, Veronica, Betty & Helen; brothers Joseph & Raymond and their spouses. Survived by sister Zita of St. Paul and nieces, nephews and friends. Retired after 30 of service with 3M. Memorial Mass, Monday, December 11th...

Laurie Anne McQuiston (Nelson)

Laurie Anne McQuiston (Nelson)

Nov 29, 2017

McQuiston Laurie Anne (Nelson) Age 61 Of Vadnais Heights Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Beloved wife of 43 years, devoted mother, loving grandma and sister. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie Nelson; sisters, Mary Andrle and Sandra Brower. Survived by husband, John; children, Chris (Trudy), Cherri (Todd), Christina (John), Angel, Quinton and...

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Olson

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Olson

Nov 28, 2017

Passed away November 28, 2017 at the age of 60. Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gloria Olson. She is survived by her sisters, Cynthia (Ron) DeCorsey and Charlene (Tom) Richardson; her brothers, Charles Jr., Clifford (Cindy) and Carl; and many nieces and nephews.

Patricia Marie "Pat" Simonson (Shields)

Patricia Marie "Pat" Simonson (Shields)

Nov 27, 2017

Patricia (Shields) Simonson Passed on November 27, 2017. preceded in death by parents, Phyllis and Barney Ball; brother, Doug Ball; best friend of 17 years, Greg Smith; former husband, Buz (George) Simonson. Survived by sister, Diane (Tom) McGuire; children, Kelly (Dave) Wegwerth, Shannon (Mike) Prendergast, Tracey (Dave Kline) Simonson; grandchildren, Alex, Carly (Collin), Cameron; great-grandchildren, Jace, Hailey.