Obituaries

Oct 4, 2007

Dempsey, John P. Age 90, loving husband, father and grandfather, died October 4 at Vitas hospice in Texas. Survived by loving wife Helen, daughter Joanne and her husband Terry, grandson John, Helen's children June (Jim) Kollar, Walter (Chris) Babcock, Sue (Robert) Coffey and Scott (Maria) Babcock. Preceded in death by wife Claire (1976) and by wife Doris (1993). Visitation will...

Sep 29, 2007

Kasal, Eileen E. Beloved mother, grandmother (nee Unger) Age 76 of East St. Paul passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2007. Preceded in death by husband Lloyd and sister Ann Mulvehill. Survived by daughters Rox Nyborg, Leigh (Grant) Barrette, Chris (Scott) Fobbe; grandchildren Jenny , Jeff (Wendy), Ben (Jen), Courtney, Lucas, Catie; brother Joe and special friend Janie. A special thanks...

Sep 11, 2007

Lundgren, Gloria A. Age 83 ~ Mother, Grandmother, Gr. Grandmother, Aunt Of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2007. Preceded by husband Raymond. Survived by son Ron (Barb) Wicks; step-daughters Karen (Don) Laughlin and Jackie Lundgren; many grandchildren; sister Marlene McBride-Storm; brother Bernard Olson; many nieces & nephews. Funeral Services SAT 1:30 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL...

Sep 2, 2007

Hanson, Betty J. Age 85 of St. Paul passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2007. Preceded in death by husband Richard; son Lee. Survived by sons Mark and Jay; grandsons Christopher, Eric, Jesse, Martin and Jay; great grandchildren Alexis and Damon; personal friend of the family Carl Koen. Memorials to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home or the Humane Society. Memorial...

Aug 25, 2007

Lay, Marceline T. Beloved Sister & Aunt Age 94 of St. Paul On August 25, 2007. Survived by her sister Sr. Karen Lay SSND; brother-in-law Carold Pihl and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 AM at GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Oakdale). Visitation 9:30 AM. Int. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials Preferred. 651-224-2341

Aug 24, 2007

Morrison, Athur Marcius (Skip) Proud Grandpa, Dad Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2007 surrounded by his family at the age of 57. Preceded in death by daughter Cindy Johnson. Survived by son John Johnson; daughters Megan & Sarah Johnson; their mother Nancy Nicol and granddaughter Aaliah Lee who brought him much happiness; brother John Johnson; sister Michaela Hartung of...

Aug 20, 2007

Eugene L. Gantzer was born Christmas Day 1941, the son of Paul Mitchell and Victoria L. (Michlitsch) Gantzer in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Gene married the former Joanne Yvonne Keiser, the love of his life and they would spend 42 wonderful years together. He was a proud, hard working man who took pride in everything he did. Gene was a people...

Aug 19, 2007

Hetchler, Emmett L. Went home to the Lord on Aug. 19, 2007. He was born to Emmett T. Hetchler and Florence White Hetchler on Aug. 7, 1928. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After the military he worked in real estate sales. He lived in St. Paul until 1964. He moved to Spokane WA until his...

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...