Obituaries

Aug 17, 2007

Dorothy Derks Age 85 of St. Paul Preceded by loving husband Elmer; siblings Betty and Don. Survived by sons Jim (Dianne), Jack (Joan) and Larry (Jackie); grandchildren Jodie (Dave), Kris (Susan), Katie (Jake) and Shelley; great grandchildren, Juli-Ann, Jordynne, and Zachary; siblings Ruth, Richard, Paul and Angie. A special thanks to the Inver Grove Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

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Aug 12, 2007

Gisch, Adolph ?Butz? Loving Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa July 5, 1930 ? August 12, 2007 Preceded in death by his wife Catherine, Survived by children, Dennis (Donna), Pat (Steve) Cherry and Tom (Mary); grandchildren, Jeff, Randy (Kathy), Craig (Katryna), Laura, Bradley and Erin; great grandchildren, Samantha, Jackson, Jefferson and Shane; 2 brothers and their wives, a host if brothers, sisters-in-law...

Aug 10, 2007

Holes, Gerald ?Jerry? Beloved Husband, Brother & Uncle Age 67 of St. Paul On August 10, 2007. Preceded in death by parents Morris & Frances Holes and his beloved cats Pretty Girl & Da Boy. Survived by his loving wife Gloria Fischer-Holes; brothers Morris Jr. (Mary Ellen), George (Joyce) & John (Mary Alice); sisters Patricia (Bill) Faison and Bev (Richard)...

Aug 10, 2007

. Laura is preceded in death by her father Norman; her grandparents Robert Garrow, Wilma Crow; Anthony & Magdalen Schmidt; uncles Steven Garrow and Thomas Garrow. Survived by mother Lynne Schmidt; brothers Robert & his wife Carrie; Daniel & his wife Susan; nieces Amanda, Cassandra, Lisa, Delanie and Annalise; nephews Corey, Demetri & Adrian; aunts & uncles, Kathy & Lee...

Aug 6, 2007

Donald died Aug. 6, 2007 surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 28, 1933 the son of Michael and Esther (Peterson) Becker in St. Paul. He was a lifelong westside resident, having delivered newspapers in the neighborhood until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1952. Donald served on the U.S.S. LSM and was honorably discharged in 1956...

Aug 4, 2007

Habisch, Gordon B. U.S. Army Veteran Age 74 of St. Paul Passed away August 4, 2007. Survived by children Sandy, Charlene and Greg; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Memorials Preferred. Mass of Christian Burial FRI 10:00 AM at ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 548 Lafond Ave. Visitation THUR 4-7 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th st. (651-224-2341)...

Aug 3, 2007

Sharp, Joan Elayne (formerly Guernsey, nee Fernow) Contract Negotiator for the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, former employee of the Internal Revenue Service in St. Paul, former community activist in the Twin Cities area. Joan was taken from us on Friday, August 3 after a three year battle with cancer. Her courage and strength were an inspiration and...

Aug 1, 2007

Felix, Dorothy J. (nee Gehlhar) Age 88 of Mendota Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2007. Preceded by loving husband Eugene and two sisters. Survived by daughters Clare (Michael) Misener, Dorothy Chadwick; sons "Butch" (Barbara), Harry (Chris) and Ken Felix; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; three sisters and one brother; many nieces, nephews and...

Jul 10, 2007

Pauline Toombs died Tuesday July 10 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was a life long resident of St. Paul. She was born February 12, 1915, the daughter of John and Pauline (Raba) Boldizar in St. Paul. The following is written by Pauline's grandchildren: Our Grandma was a kind and gentle woman who lived life to the fullest. She...

Jul 6, 2007

Christy Ann Quinlan (Schuster - Heroff) 3/30/61 - 7/6/07 Went to ride with her Angel Preceded in death by grandparents Marcella and Emil Krensing Caroline and John Schuster Sr. She will be dearly missed by her parents Patricia and Jerry Heroff John and Nancy Schuster Four Children Kristin Quinlan and her father Ray Justin Quinlan Brandon (Jen) Tinkle Brian Tinkle...

Jul 5, 2007

GILLISPIE, HELEN J. (nee Waller) 7-12-1916 ~ 7-5-2007 Preceded in death by husband Clifford; son Gary; daughter Judy; parents Carl Oscar & Alma Margaret Waller; brothers Howard Waller and Harvey Waller. Survived by loving son & daughter-in-law Bruce & Jean Gillispie; sister Margaret Buckler; brother Chester Waller; sons Larry (Caroline), Rodney, Roger, Michael (Cathy) Gillispie, daughters Nancy (Ricahard) Lundquist, Barbara...

Jul 3, 2007

ALDER, GARY E. UAW Local #879 U.S. Army Veteran Age 64 of St. Paul passed away after a valiant battle with brain cancer on July 3, 2007. Preceded in death by son Anthony Jude Alder. Survived by loving wife Sharon (nee Matykiewicz) Alder; daughter Kathleen (Don) Fenske; granddaughters Miranda & Cassandra; other loving family & friends. Memorials Preferred. Funeral Services...

Jun 23, 2007

Lillian C. Dahl, 89 of Clitherall died Saturday June 23, 2007 at Cerenity Nursing Home in South St. Paul, MN. She was born April 5, 1918 in Wyndmere, North Dakota the daughter of Ole Halvorson and Emma Williamson. On March 24, 1939 she married Jospeh Dahl of Everts Township. The couple lived in Underwood & Ottertail Lake area. In 1964...

Jun 12, 2007

Luger, Patricia A. (Schmitt) Patricia was born in St. Paul, MN, to Edward & Loretta Schmitt on Oct. 24, 1928 and died June 12, 2007 in Denair, CA. She was a graduate of Visitation Convent High School in St. Paul and St. Scholastica College, Duluth, majoring in English and Journalism, then earned a Master Degree in Elementary Education from the...

Jun 6, 2007

Boeltl, Arthur F WW II Navy Veteran Age 89, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2007. Preceded in death by his mother and father, four brothers, six sisters, and grandson Jaime. Survived by daughter DeAnne (Dudley) Sherman, son David Boeltl, sister Lucille Kaiser, beloved friend Helen Chaseley, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many good friends....

May 30, 2007

Richard J. Koller Age 89 of Saint Paul Passed away on May 30, 2007. Preceded in death by his wife Bess; son Richard; sisters Bertha Holmgren, Ann Persank and Lyla Morse; brothers Harvey and Bernard Koller. Survived by sisters Louise Howard and May Stiechen; brother, Dan (Shirley) Koller.

May 25, 2007

OLSEN, MARY ANN Reunited with her husband Ed Nee Gillmaster Born April 20, 1931. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 25, 2007. Preceded in death by loving husband Ed; daughter Lori; brothers Gene and Don; parents Clark and Antoinette. Survived by daughters Vickie (Al) Reed and Sally (Walt) Thielbar and Annie; sisters Dorothy and Marcie; brother Richard and...

May 23, 2007

TSCHIDA, DONALD J. Age 68 of Saint Paul Went home to be with Jesus Preceded in death by mother Harriet; father Joe; the love of his life Elaine; sisters Ann and Louise. Survived by children Donnie, Barb, Raymond, Kathy, Sherri, Tanya, Belinda and Lisa; sister Marion; brothers Joe, Frank, Stanley, Ernie as well as 16 grand children, 5 great grandchildren...

May 20, 2007

URIBE, Alfred Age 50 of Saint Paul 6/10/1956 ? 5/20/2007 Passed away peacefully after a long battler with cancer. Preceded in death by mother Angelita; brothers Elias & two infant brothers. Survived by loving fiancAC.? Janet; daughter Angelita (Rick); step children Marty, Stacy, Rolando, Mario (Adrianna), Nina (Caz), Miguel (Shelly), Alfredo, Noē, Luiz. Grandchild, Arianna & 16 step-grandchildren; father Trinidad...

May 13, 2007

FISCHER, Robert R. Age 73 of St. Paul passed away May 13, 2007. Preceded in death by sister Patricia Lannier and Barbara Rubel; grandson Bobby. Survived by loving wife, Therese; daughters Laura (Mike) Anderson, Susan Sanburg, Gloria (Jerry) Fischer, Karen Fischer; sons Louis, Michael, Gregory; brothers Kenneth and Thomas Fischer; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...