Obituaries

Aug 27, 2013

Passed away peacefully at home August 27, 2013. Clare was born on November 1, 1925 in Lilydale, MN. He served in the U.S. Army and is a member of VFW Post 6210 and the American Legion. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales church and choir for many years. Clare is survived by his wife of 66 years...

Aug 24, 2013

Jim was born November 11, 1916 to Bill and Ora Shepard Robidou in St Paul's west-end where he grew up with his two brothers, Harold and Bill. As a depression-era kid, Jim swam in the Mississippi, jumped freight trains and played street baseball. He reminisced about always wanting a new bike, ice-skates and a baseball mitt, none of which he...

Aug 17, 2013

David John Riggs, "Little Riggsy" age 20, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Born December 18, 1992, son of Peggy and Craig, much loved brother of Matthew (Randi) and Michael. Preceded in death by Grandmother, Gert Donnelly; Grandfather, Pat Donnelly; and special cousin, Chrisi Abrahams. Survived by Ciara, the love...

Aug 10, 2013

Loving son of Jessica Nitti, brother to Sophia, Sonia, Salena Moreno; step bother to Kyle, Tasya Day; and brother to other siblings. He will be missed by many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gino is preceded in death by his grandmother Margaret Dinc, father figure Todd Bauer, grandfather Bill Kuchenmeister. Previous Events Visitation Monday, August 19, 2013...

Aug 8, 2013

Aug 8, 2013

Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother Died peacefully in her sleep on August 8, 2013. Preceded in death by husband Willard; son Douglas J. Linthicum. Survived by loving children Leesa (Craig Nelson) Husak, Luanne Clercx, Willard (Sydney); grandchildren Ramsey (Jeff) James, Douglas (Cayla VanHout) Husak, Harlan, August, Willard III; sister Helen Phyle; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service 6 pm...

Aug 7, 2013

Barrett Elaine M 75 of Hastings Unexpectedly on August 7, 2013 Preceded in death by mother Loretta Schmidt. Survived by loving husband of 56 years Tom; daughter Lourie; other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass 11am Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales (Osceola @ Palace, St. Paul) with a memorial gathering starting at 10am Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, August...

Aug 6, 2013

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; sister & brothers. He is survived by his Son Richard; brother Michael Riley; aunts Lois & Roberta; nephew Richard Eugene Riley and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thursday 11am at Kessler & Maguire 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Visitation Wednesday 5-8pm and also 1 hr prior to service. Int. Ft....

Aug 5, 2013

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Les and many siblings. She is survived by her children JoAnne, Robert (Kathy), Larry (Mary), Diane (Jim) Hahn, Marilyn (Tim) Little and Marlene Hartigan; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister Audrey (Bob) Bourke; brothers Gerald (Pat) Kostohryz & Jack (Linda) Kostohryz and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11...

Aug 5, 2013

Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great Grandma and Sister Age 84 of Maplewood on August 5, 2013. The daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Sims, she was born in Little Falls, MN on March 8, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ernest (Tex) Johnson; her son-in-law, Dick DeMarre; grandson, Shawn Steiner; brother Richard Sims...

Aug 1, 2013

Ray died August 1, 2013 of complications due to heart failure & COPD. He was preceded in death by parents. He is survived by 4 children; grandchildren; 2 sisters Jeannie (Parzino) Gatlin & Linda (Parzino) Anderson; aunts, nieces, nephews & cousins. He retired from the Navy after 20 years- Retired Parachute Rigger Chief PRC- Naval Air Station – Alameda-U.S.S. Coral...

Jul 22, 2013

Creamer Madge M 88 of Vadnais Heights Preceded in death by husband George; survived by loving children George Jr., Christine (Jim) Lukesh, Mary (Bob) Arnold; 4 grandchildren Shawn, Katie, Stephanie & Kelly. Memorial Service 10:30 Tuesday, July 30 at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home (640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341) with a memorial gathering starting at 9:30. Inurnment Fort Snelling National...

Jul 19, 2013

Tom was preceded in death by brother David. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy A. of 62 yrs. Children, Susan (Leon) Olson, Patricia (Patrick) Mergens, Michael (Lori), Mary Jo (John) Roberts, Anne (Paul) Ablan & Steve (Mary); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Roy & sister Elaine and many nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10am...

Jul 19, 2013

Carmella died on July 19, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe. She is survived by her children, Joseph Jr. (Marlene), Bob (Sue) and Linda (George) Markgraf; grandchildren, Jackie, Jessie, Becky, Bobby (Dani), Michelle, Georgie & Rosie; 4 great grandchildren and sister Ann Frascone. Memorial Mass Tuesday 10:30 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC...

Jul 19, 2013

Bobbie was recently preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 yrs. Richard; and 8 siblings. She is survived by her sons Daniel & John and 3 siblings, "Stella", "Fifi" & "Spike". Known as "Mrs. E". She was also considered "Mom" to many. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity to family and friends (as well as...

Jun 28, 2013

Herbert was born January 15, 1941 in St. Paul to George and June. Herbert died June 28, 2013 in St. Paul. A Memorial Gathering will take place Friday ~ July 26th from 2-4pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Previous Events Visitation Friday, July 26, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kessler &...

Jun 28, 2013

Eichler David W. 76 of St. Paul Surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2013 Preceded in death by his son Andrew; granddaughter Emily; sister Kathleen. Survived by loving wife of 56 years Mary Ann; children Greg (Deb), Paul (Sheri), Beth (Robert) Johnson, Alan (Laurie), Kelly (Stephen) Cuneo; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister Suzanne, SSND, brother Joseph (Linda);...

Jun 28, 2013

Strafelda Ruth Lillian (Nee Kurka) 3/14/1925 – 6/28/2013 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Age 88 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2013 in St Paul, MN. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, Roy; children: Don Strafelda, Diane (Ron) Kretsch, Lori (Steve) Connolly, Therese (Brad) Gunderson, Joel (Sarah) Strafelda, Debra (David) Kuehl;...

Jun 21, 2013

Dick passed away June 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 61 yrs. ; children Sandra (John) Haley, Deborah (Guy) Peterson & Richard Jr. (Pat); 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother James and sisters Marlene & Carol. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10am at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 51 W. 7th...

Jun 21, 2013

Preceeded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bob McPhillips. Survived by brothers Bud and David (Maryann) Fales; children John (Vickie) McPhillips, Barbara (Ron) Elmquist, Tom McPhillips, Kathleen Sertich; grandchildren Andy (Jenny) McPhillips, Ben (Shane) McPhillips, Molly McPhillips, Julie (Wayne) Sager, Kelly Tuttle, Nick Sertich and Eleanor Sertich; step-grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew & Mark Nichols; great grandchildren Lily, Gavin, Dylan,...