Obituaries

Karen Bakula

Oct 26, 2009

Karen was born 9/20/24 in Hudson , WI to Mary & Henry Luedtke. She passed away on 10/26/09. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband Bob; son-in law Chuck Maloney; 5 siblings, Martin, Fred, Ruth, Babe & Bob and dear companion Tom Crowley. Karen is survived by daughter Candy Maloney; son Mike (Lori); grandchildren Mary Jurrens, Theresa...

Eileen Kruger

Oct 24, 2009

Beloved wife of William Kruger (deceased) Loving mother to JoAnna (Fred Bame), Nancy (Roger Brooks), Marilyn Gavic Hellerud (Gordy Hellerud), William J Kruger (Annette Kruger) and Beverly (Earle Stewart). Sister to surviving siblings, James Burns and Janet Vic. Preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Thomas and William Burns and grandson Mark McCall. Survived by...

David Wethern

Oct 19, 2009

Preceded in death by parents Kay & Oliver; brothers Chuck, Leo & Bill; granddaughter Amy Wethern. Survived by devoted wife of 63 years Lucille (Heroff) Wethern; 5 daughters Sandy (Rich) DeSpiegelaere, Judy (Larry) Hogen, Cindy (Dennis) Gurskis, JoAnne (Terry) Shipley, Becky (Joe) Mitchell; Son David Wethern; 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers Frank (Lois)...

Marlyse Vinnes

Oct 18, 2009

Preceded in death by her one true love, husband Marvin Nils Vinnes. Also preceded in death by parents, Dana & Evelyne Johnson, Theodore Johnson & beloved brother Tom (Tommy) Johnson. Survived by a large family and wonderful friends. Loved and adored by her children; Paul Vinnes, Mark Vinnes (Barbara), Heidi Vinnes (Jeffrey) & Sonja Danner (Terry). Also survived by beloved...

Mary Reinke

Oct 17, 2009

Reinke, Mary T. (nee Demma) Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother 3/29/1918 – 10/17/2009 Preceded in death by husband Warren “Gus” Reinke and first husband Art Iten. Survived by children, Mary Iten, Judy (Brent) Johnson, Larry Iten, David (Laurie) Iten, Barb (David) Schenk, Kevin (Bonnie) Reinke, Theresa (Don) Swanson, Jerry (Diane) Lalla, grandchildren...

Wayne Helgason

Oct 16, 2009

Wayne Helgason, 59, of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2009. Wayne was born on December 27, 1949 to Stefan and Lillian Helgason in Gardar , North Dakota . He grew up in the Twin Cities and attended the University of Minnesota . Wayne married Kathy Sullivan on Sept. 10, 1977...

Sister Mary Goers

Oct 15, 2009

Letendre Goers, Sister Mary Anne

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph ’s Hospital on Oct. 15, 2009. Survived by her community, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Paul, MN; nephew Theodore (Nancy); nieces Donna (Bob) Albert; Loretta Goers; great nieces & nephews. Memorials preferred to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Paul, MN, Francis Basket...

Florence Haselbauer

Oct 1, 2009

Florence was born on June 27, 1916 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Henry and Elizabeth (Hammer) Jansen. She came home to 268 Duke Street to meet her older siblings Henry and Edna, later joined by stepbrother Charles. Florence graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and worked at the Golden Rule in St. Paul, walking to work in nylons and three...

Karen Moore

Sep 29, 2009

Moore, Karen A.

Age 63 of St.Paul

Beloved Mother, Sister & Dear Friend

Passed on Sept. 29, 2009. Preceded by father & mother. Survived by sons Steven (Kim), Scott (Becky)& Sean: grandchildren Joseph, Natalie, Alyson, Samuel, Amy, Steven &...

Robert Kreitz Sr

Sep 29, 2009

Kreitz, Robert Sr. Age 40 of Wyoming Beloved Husband, Father & Son Preceded by father George. Survived by loving wife Peggy: children Samantha, Bobby & Bridgett; mother Diana; step father Rev. David Wende; 3 sisters; 7 brothers and in-laws Bob & Dorothy Koshenina; many nieces & nephews.

Deanna Grisell

Sep 28, 2009

Grisell, Deanna M. Aug. 30, 1937 – Sept. 28, 2009 (nee King) Passed unexpectedly. Preceded by daughter Susan; son Richard; 8 siblings & parents. Survived by loving daughters Mary Mars & Barbara Plagge; special “Nana” to Joshua & Stephanie Mars, Jacob & Mara Grisell, & Joseph Plagge; great grandchild Joshua Mars Jr.: 5 siblings & special love Tom Edholm. Memorials...

Dianne Cornell

Sep 18, 2009

Cornell, Dianne K.

Age 58 of Cottage Grove

(nee Proefrock)

Passed away peacefully Sept. 18, 2009. Preceded in death by son Mark Jr.; parents Franklin & Verna; sister Lori. Survived by husband Mark...

Dolores Mails

Sep 9, 2009

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sept. 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Jeff. Survived by her children Sharon Traxler (Ron Jensen), Kathy (Mario) Mails Verduzco and Cindy (David) Mails Reitmeier; grandchildren Jeff, Roger (Christa), Jennifer & Christi (Brian), Monique (Andy), Marty (Heather) & Manny (Luann); 14 great-grandchildren and loving pets Foxie, Mojo & Patty.

Hazel Fox

Aug 31, 2009

Hazel Thala Fox, age 92, died peacefully Monday August 31, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul. Hazel was born August 24, 1917 in Veteran, Alberta Canada. She married Carl Weldon Fox on January 3, 1934, at the young age of 16. Their marriage would be blessed with 4 children, Evelyn, Carol, Carl and David. Hazel and Carl farmed...

Robert Segl

Aug 28, 2009

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and brother Edward Jr. Robert is survived by his fiancée Michelle Orchard; children Deanna (Matt) Small, David Segl and Gary (Mindy) Orchard; grandchildren Halie & Aiden; sister Kathy (John) Orchard; many nieces and nephews; 2 aunts and 1 uncle.

Dolores Oaks

Aug 16, 2009

Oaks, Dolores K.

Age 84 of St. Paul

Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandma

Went home to be with our Lord surrounded by loving family on Aug. 16, 2009. Preceded by husband Richard; granddaughter Wendy; siblings Lorraine & Joseph. Survived by...

Anna Taylor

Aug 16, 2009

Taylor, Anna Marie

Age 83 of St. Paul

(nee Schuster)

Passed away peacefully at home August 16, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Jacob & Elizabeth Schuster; husband Fraklyn J. Taylor; siblings Margaret,...

Donna Hawkins

Aug 13, 2009

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Dick.  She is survived by her children Diane (Wes) Gilbey, Richard (Ann) Hawkins & Debbie Hawkins; grandchildren Aaron, Abby, Wade, Jennifer, Katie, Lisa & Jeremy; sister Pat (Emil) Maxa; brother Jim (Margo) Zoff and many nieces, nephews & friends. A longtime hostess at Parrish’s.

Roy Wierstad

Aug 8, 2009

Wierstad, Roy M.

Age 81 of St.Paul

WW II Navy Veteran

Passed away peacefully Aug. 8, 2009. Preceded by wife Florence “Sis”; infant son & daughter. Survived by loving wife Jacqueline “Sue”; son...

Evelyn Voita

Aug 7, 2009

Voita, Evelyn, Mary

Age 97 of St. Paul

Passed away Aug. 7, 2009

Preceded in death by husband John, 2 sisters & 2 brothers & 1 brother-in-law; survived by daughter Joan (Joe) Bush,...