Obituaries

Rosemary Kopet

Mar 16, 2010

6 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband George. Survived by her sons Thomas (Selina), Timothy (Sandra) & Ted (Lynn Le Mere); sister Delores and many nieces and nephews. Much appreciation to Rose’s card club and a special thanks to the staff at St. Mary’s Home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 am at...

Walter Kriesel Jr

Mar 13, 2010

Kriesel Jr. Walter H. Age 86 of Rosemount Husband, Father, Grandpa Passed away March 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents Walter Sr. and Gertrude; sister Irene; daughter-in-laws Shirley & Cheri. Survived by wife of 62 years Ethel; sons Walter (Suzie), Terrence, Stephen (Yvonne); 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters Florence Eiden & Charlotte Ritter. WWII veteran with two purple...

Arvie Dickerson

Mar 13, 2010

Dickerson, Arvie D. Age 60 of St.Paul Brother & Uncle Passed away March 13, 2010. Preceded by sister Audrey; brothers Jerry, James & John. Survived by sister Cinda; brothers Jesse & Eugene. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. Memorial Svc. WED 11:00 am at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 w. 7 TH ST. Visitation one hour prior to service....

Doris Habisch

Mar 12, 2010

Habisch, Doris M. Age 81 of St. Paul passed away peacefully on March 12, 2010. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth. Survived by son Dennis (Sallie) ; daughter Karen: 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; many nieces and nephews.

Paul Gartner

Mar 8, 2010

Preceded in death by his wife Irene & Parents. Survived by his 2 daughters Kristen (Rick) Waxberg & Jennifer Kromer; companion Wendy Hetherington; granddaughter Alexandra; sisters Gladys Schultz & Virginia Jans; nephew Mike Taylor and nieces Sherri Chavez, Christine Muscat & Sandra Jans.

Pamela Lucio

Feb 28, 2010

Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Madge Lindahl and sons Anthony & Erik. Survived by her children Brian & Russell (Michelle); grandchildren Aaron, Christina & Brian Jr.; Ashley, Alyssa & Stephanie; brother Gary & sister Marcia .

Gwendolyn Coates

Feb 28, 2010

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Coats died Sunday, February 28 at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband, Richard, her sister Elaine (David) Albrightson, nieces Kristen (John) Cicchese and Kim Albrightson, and nephew Mark (Helen) Albrightson. She is also survived by her step-daughter Kathy (Steve) Fahey, grandchildren Sidney Diaz and Wendy (Tim) Rieth and beloved great-grandchildren Levi and Isaiah. Gwen also leaves behind...

Judy Walker

Feb 27, 2010

Walker, Judy Ann (nee Maxson) Beloved Sister, Aunt, Friend Age 65 of St. Paul passed away Feb. 27, 2010 quietly in her sleep after fighting cancer for 2 years. Preceded in death by husband John; mother Marcella & father Beno. Survived by sister, Rose (nee Maxson) Garcia, brother Ray; nieces Tony (Dan) King; nephews Mundy (Paul) Maxson & Danny (Tammy)...

Helen Pream

Feb 26, 2010

Pream, Helen R. Age 88 of St. Paul Wife , Mother, Grandma Passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2010 in her home surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous and hard fought battle with Alzheimers. Helen was preceded in death by son Mark. Survived by husband Frank of 69 years; her sons and their wives Mike (Donna), Ken (Rose), Tom...

Elden Wilken

Feb 25, 2010

Wilken, Elden E. Dec. 5, 1925 – Feb. 25, 2010 US Army WW II Veteran Preceded in death by his son Michael James , brother Edwin and both parents. Survived by wife Ann (nee Opatrny) of 57 years; daughter Dorothy Hassenfratz; sons Donald (Kathy) and David (Yvonne); grandchildren Tara, Jennifer, Michael, Anja, Natalie and Monique; step-children Sarah & Joshua (Ellie). ...

Paul Murphy

Feb 23, 2010

Murphy, Paul F. Husband, Dad, Grandpa Korean War Vet Age 79 of St. Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 23, 2010. Survived by wife Dorrine of 58 years; daughter Mary Smolik; sons Patrick (Karen), Timothy (Tammy); Bob (Laurie); grandsons Bryan, Dan, Paul (Whitney), Cory, Stephen, Kevin; many great friends and relatives. A special thank you to the...

Arnold Drusch, Jr

Feb 22, 2010

Preceded in death by his parents, Arnold, Sr. & Martha. Survived by children Lisa, Loni, Tami, Arnie III, Jeremy, Joey, Jackie & Tony; Brothers Bill & Doug.

Louise Baar

Feb 21, 2010

Preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Baar & daughter Christine Rogers. Survived by son Raymond M. Baar and his wife Carol; granddaughters Rebecca & Melissa Rogers and son-in-law Keith Rogers. Member of Council of Catholic Women’s CCW, St. Vincent de Paul Society & Funeral Choir.

Larry Overton

Feb 19, 2010

Survived by his wife Marlene of 41 yrs; children Sue (Simon), Tim (Tammy); 7 grandchildren; 5 siblings & friends. We will miss your guitar playing.

Patricia Wahlborg

Feb 9, 2010

Wahlborg, Patricia A. Beloved Mother & Grandmother Of St. Paul October 17, 19??-February 9, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Stuart. Survived by her daughter Maribeth (Ken) Fletcher; grandchildren Daniel & Kevin & her beloved dog Gabby. Memorial Service Saturday, Feb. 27 at 12 noon at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUENRAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Gathering of family...

Dorothy Radanke

Jan 12, 2010

Beloved mother & grandmother. Age 84, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2010 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband Norman W. Radanke. Survived by sons Duane Radanke, Larry (Sandi) Radanke; daughters Sharon (Jeff) Roberts & Susan (Daniel) Schmidt. 8 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren; sisters Lucille (Ed) Schommer, Kathleen Shankey & Delores...

Richard Mathison

Jan 4, 2010

Beloved son, brother,

honorary uncle, and dear friend-

age 59 of St. Paul, MN- died on January 4, 2010.  He was preceded in death by his father Allen Mathison and his grandparents.  He is survived by his devoted mother Helen Mathison, sister Marlene Mathison, [1)Aunt], many...

Viviene Costello

Dec 27, 2009

Viviene J. Costello,  Age 79, died peacefully on December 27, 2009. She is survived by her loving family, sister Rita (Lenny) Leier, nephews and niece Chris Leier, Amy (Joe) Mahon, and Scott (Elizabeth) Leier, She was also a loving great Aunt. Auntie was an incredibly loving and giving person who always thought of others before herself. She leaves behind a family who...

Margaret Kopp

Dec 27, 2009

Preceded in death by her husband Joseph; parents Otto & Johanna Leitner; 4 brothers & 2 sisters. Survived by her son Otto “Snap” (Dorothy) Leitner; grandchildren Lance, Layne (Lisa) & Lonny Leitner; 3 great grandchildren Lindsey, Layne Jr. & Maxwell Leitner; sisters Betty Leitner, Dolores Schouveller, Adelaide Hickey, Julia Green & Florence Jakes; brothers Frank & Richard Leitner and many...

Donald Newcomb

Dec 27, 2009

Newcomb, Donald R. “Duckie” 30+ years member of AA Died peacefully at home surrounded with family on Sunday evening.  Proceeded in death by wife Alice, daughter Denise and son Donald.  Survived by daughters Diane (Joe) Garay, and Darlene Newcomb, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, brother Richard Newcomb , sisters Virginia Wolfe , Rose Antiel, Darlene (Joe) Wallace.  Retired member...