Obituaries

Feb 12, 2008

Lauraine Mary Smolik, age 85, died Wednesday February 12,surrounded by her family. Lauraine was born November 12, 1922, thedaughter of Matthew and Mary (Haider) Luby in Saint Paul Minnesota. Lauraine is lovingly survived by her husband Eugene; children Jean (Delmar) Gillespie, Jim (Janean) Smolik, Joyce Smolik-Lang & Gary Smolik; 8 loving grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Feb 11, 2008

Feb 10, 2008

Lauer, Gerald L. Beloved Husband & Father Age 87 of St. Paul. On February 10, 2008. Survived by his loving wife Mary Marcella (Burns) of 61 years; children Gregory (Susan), Claire Lauer, Patrick (Sharry), Therese Goddard (Bob), Peter (Joan), Alice Stahlmann (Bill), Timothy (Teri), Gerald J. (Joan), Marcie Gunderson (Dan), Jennifer Barcelona (Russ) and John (Cathy); 39 grandchildren and 3...

Feb 9, 2008

Werneke, Pearl L. Age 90 of St. Paul Passed Away February 9, 2008 Preceded by husband Edward. Survived by only daughter Lois Mertz and brother Ward Emerson, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Beloved by all who knew her. She considered Jesus to be her friend and was longing to be with him. Her family is...

Feb 9, 2008

Brom, Elizabeth J. Age 87 of St. Paul Beloved mother and grandmother Preceded by beloved husband Delbert "Pete", daughters Debbie, Darlene, Betty; sons Delbert Jr. and Dennis. Survived by Marlene (Jim) Pierce, Sharon (Jerry) Ryder, Kathy (Chuck) Pfeifer, Ron ( Mary) Brom and many grandchildren. Funeral Services WED 4:00 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St....

Feb 6, 2008

Thomas L. Crowley, age 87, died Wednesday February 6, 2008 in United Hospital in St. Paul. Tom wass born June 18, 1920 the son of Con and Mary (Kelly) Crowley in Britt, Iowa. Tom is lovingly survived by his children, Michael (sally) Crowley, Mary Therese Krejce, Raymond (Karen) Crowley and Joseph (Leanne) Crowley; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; also...

Jan 20, 2008

Meissner, Kathleena M. Beloved Wife & Mother Age 47 of St. Croix Beach Preceded in death by her grandmother Evangeline. Survived by her loving husband Larry; children Ryan Anderson, Leah Meissner & Sadie Fischer; mother Delphine Baker; grandchildren; sister Charlene (Max) & brother Ed (Adie).

Jan 19, 2008

Imholte, Duane B. Beloved brother & uncle Age 75 of St. Paul Passed away Jan. 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Otto & Beatrice; brothers Donny & Robert; and sister Rosemary Imholte. Survived by brother Clarence (LaVerne); and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial WED. 10 am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 496 View St. in St....

Jan 19, 2008

Buckler, Margaret L. June 4, 1921 ~ Jan. 19, 2008 Loving sister, mother & aunt Preceded in death by husband Vernon ?Herbie? Buckler and daughter baby girl Buckler; brothers Howard & Harvey Waller; sister Helen Gillispie; parents Carl Oscar and Alma Margurite Waller; nephew Gary Gillispie and niece Judy K. Gillispie. Survived by brother Chester Waller; loving niece and care...

Jan 15, 2008

Newman, Margaret E. Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma Age 94 of St. Paul On January 15, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband Caryl. Survived by her children Nancy Fox & Pam (Brad) Kruger; grandchildren Tim (Amanda), Kristen, Dan (Francie), Michael, Shannon & Rachel; great grandchildren Tryston, Sofie, Jack & Alixandra and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial...

Jan 12, 2008

Lunney, Janet T. Age 88 of St. Paul Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Gr. Grandmother Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2008. Preceded in death by husband Raymond L.; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter Susan L. Sapp and fiance? John Parnell; sister Louise Schon; grandchildren Paul (Tracey) Burton, Doug ( Jennifer) Burton, Sarah Steele, Debra (Dan) Leach, Robin Maynard...

Jan 11, 2008

Fearing, Myrna K. Daughter, Sister, Aunt Age 72 of St. Paul Passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 11, 2008. Preceded in death by parents David & Evelyn; brother-in-law Howard Carr. Survived by sister Shirley Carr and brother David ?Don? (Audrey) Fearing; nieces Kathleen (Andre) Lehmann, Patricia (Frank) Nisbet, Colleen Whelan, Cindy (Jeff) Majeske, Mary (Mike) Pettis, Sharon (Dennis) Falvey;...

Jan 10, 2008

Bannie, Edward Sr. WW II Veteran Long time West End resident West Publishing 43years Age 83 passed away suddenly from complications of surgery. Preceded in death by parents Henry & Christine and brother Len. Survived by loving wife of 65 years Vera; children Ed Jr. (Lisa), Cassie (Ken) Leyde, Dave (Sandy), Cathy (Mike) Sullivan, Connie (Pat) Darwitz, Cary (Sue), Colleen...

Jan 5, 2008

Hedman. Roy V. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 88 of St. Paul On January 5, 2008. Preceded in death by son LeRoy. Survived by his wife Lillian of 57 yrs.; children Sharon (Mel) Emerson, Darrel (Betty), Karen (Bob) Steele, Barbara (Kenny) Walton, Fernell (Rick) Griser & Steven; 21 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and many other loving friends and relatives. Funeral...

Dec 29, 2007

Shirley Mae Gehlhar Age 58 May 24, 1949 - Dec. 29, 2007 Born in Mankato, Minnesota, May 24, 1949, the daughter of Betty and Ellsworth Jones. A graduate of Lake Crystal High School and Willmar College, she worked as a nurse aid for surgery admission at St. Joe's Hospital and lived in St. Paul. She also drove school bus and...

Dec 20, 2007

Hobza, Elizabeth J. Beloved Sister& Aunt Age 76 of St. Paul On December 20, 2007. Preceded in death by her brother Edward; parents and sister Geraldine Madison. Survived by her sisters Vivian Gerold & Virginia Dooley; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 AM at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH (398 Superior). Visitation 1 hr...

Dec 13, 2007

Rosse, George R. U.S. Marine Veteran Age 80 of St. Paul On December 13, 2007. Dear father of David (Deborah), Donna Witt, Robert and Sharon (Greg) Doyle; beloved grandfather of Todd, Chad, Megan, Nick, Kevin and Brent; 1 great grandchild Cassie & 3 sisters. Lifelong employee of the 49?ers Operating Engineers. Visit. Thurs.11:00 AM; funeral 12 PM at KESSLER &...

Dec 6, 2007

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. Died peacefully December 6, 2007 surrounded by his family. U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II & the Korean War. Retiree of Andersen Windows, member of Andersen's Quarter Century Club. Survived by wife Edith; children Linda (John) Valeri, Pat (Carol) McFarlane, Joe (Sue Letourneau) McFarlane & Peggy (John) Coleman; 10 grandchildren & 4 great...

Dec 5, 2007

Eckert, Harvey L. Husband, Father, Grandpa Age 82 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2007. Preceded in death by son Leonard. Survived by loving wife Lorraine; daughter Joy (Larry) Rud; grandchildren Kevin, Matt, Cassie, Pam, Vickie and Becky; brothers Sid (Vera), John (Evelyn), Frank (Mabel); and many nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the...

Nov 14, 2007

Louis E.Miller,Age 78, recently of Minneapolis, formerly of Roseville, died Wednesday November 14, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis. Louis was born July 29, 1929 in Dtroit, Michigan, the son of George and Anna (Leedy) Miller. He was raised on the family farm in Meir, IN. He joined the service at the age of 16 and met his future...