Obituaries

Lloyd DeWalt

May 25, 2011

DeWalt, Lloyd G. Age 89 of St. Paul "Slaughterhouse" Passed away May 25, 2011. Preceded in death by son Floyd. Survived by daughters Judy (Calvin) Jackson, Linda Parker, Pat (Rick) Larson, step-daughter Madeline Caroon; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; sister Lola Norman. Retired from Armour Meat Packing Local P4. Funeral Service TUE 12:00 pm at KESSLER &...

Vickie Gray

May 20, 2011

Age 47 of Farmington. Born in Iowa City, IA on April 23, 1964 and died unexpectedly on May 20, 2011. Preceded in death by parents Adeline & Albert and mother Nora; brother Randy & sister Debbie. Survived by her father Bernie Gallmeyer; children Raquel (Danny) Anderson & Eric Gray; grandchildren Chase & Addyson and partner Mike Hogan. Funeral Service Wed....

Richard Coates

May 15, 2011

Passed away May 15, 2011 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gwen; sister Gertrude; and parents Irwin & Rose Coates. Survived by daughter Kathy (Steve) Fahey; grandchildren Sidney Diaz, Wende (Tim) Rieth; great-grandchildren Isaiah & Levi Rieth; sister Betty Lukasik. Richard grew up in St. Paul and worked as an architect. He met and...

Eleanore Miller

May 13, 2011

Miller, Eleanore A. (nee Alsen) "Ellie" Age 86 of St. Paul Amazing Mother, Grandmother, Queen of Our Hearts Died peacefully May 13, 2011. Preceded in death by parents John & Agnes Alsen; husband of 33 years, Jerome L. Miller, siblings Cecilia Voto, Marie Carlson, John Alsen, Margaret Alsen & Sylvester Alsen. Survived by six daughters, Margaret Miller (Mark Davis) and...

Louise Schwingle

May 10, 2011

Louise Marie Schwingle (Nee Meyer) Agge 84 of St. Paul passed away May 10, 2011. This amazing woman is now filled with peace and no pain after lengthy illnesses. Louise was born and raised in Mankato Minnesota. She graduated Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1944, married in 1947, and moved to Saint Paul. One of the original volunteers at the...

Herbert Troyer

May 8, 2011

Troyer, Herbert C. Age 91 of St. Paul passed away peacefully May 8, 2011. Preceded by wife Elaine; daughter Carol; sister & brothers. Survived by daughters Susan & Mary (Harry Gottwaldt) Troyer; son Todd (Mary) Troyer; grandchildren Cole, Harmony (Ivan), Sadie O'Rourke, Stacy, Russell (Katie) Gottwaldt, Molly (Sean) Fields, Les (Jana) Wilsey, Mike (Olivia) Wilsey, Matt (Courtney) Troyer; great grandchildren...

Michael McGee

May 6, 2011

Preceded in death by his beloved son Paul; parents & all 7 siblings. Survived by his loving wife Lucille of 64 years; children Kathie (Geoff), Dave (Marsha), Jim (Christine) & Mary (Tom); 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. An employee of BN Railroad for 39 years. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 am at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC...

Margaret Alfonso

Apr 30, 2011

Born on "the Levee" in St. Paul's little Italy to Italian immigrant parents Cosmo and Carmella Todora. She was the youngest of 7 siblings and the last survivor. She was spoiled rotten by her sisters, Rose and Mary and brothers Joe, Pete, Tony and Lenny and missed them terribly over the years. She was a Tomboy at heart and loved...

Carol Schwartz

Apr 29, 2011

Schwartz, Carol J. Long time employee of St. Paul Police Dept. – Retired Age 74 passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 29, 2011. Survived by husband Dick; sons Dave (Corrine) & Rick (Karen); daughter Sheri (Steve); grandchildren Melissa, Amy, Brian, Jenna, Jesse, Austin; 4 great grandchildren and many friends & relatives. Memorials to Assumption Catholic Church. Memorial Mass WED...

Christina Brunko

Apr 24, 2011

Previous Events Visitation Friday, April 29, 2011 3:00 PM Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home

640 West 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55102

Donald Kraut

Apr 16, 2011

Kraut, Donald J. Age 76 of St. Paul Navy Corpsman Korean War Vet. Passed away April 16, 2011. Survived by daughters Lori (Chris) Moore & Kristen (Gerald) Macken; sons Donald & Anthony Kraut; grandchildren Jessica, Jacqueline, Rebecca & Finn; sister Jackie Bonestro; nieces Sue Warman; many other family & friends. Don was a feisty, charming, intelligent man who loved his...

Helen Buchen

Apr 16, 2011

Buchen, Helen F. Age 95 of St. Paul Dec. 17, 1915 – April 16, 2011 Preceded by niece Mary Ann Dry. Survived by sister Lucille Werneke; nephews Glenn (Lucy), Dennis (Penny), Bob (Barb), Daryl (Chris); 11 great nieces & nephews; 2 great great nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass THUR 11 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St. with...

Louise Hawley

Apr 15, 2011

Hawley, Louise Helen-Elizabeth April 26, 1921 to April 15, 2011 Loving mother grandmother & great grandmother (nee Hohman) Preceded in death by husband James W. Hawley, brother Carl (Margaret) Hohman and parents Lena and Charles Hohman. Mother of Gary (Laura) Hawley, Jan (Michael) Pluta and James C. (Judy) Hawley. Proud grandmother of Chris (Daniel) Jerde), Craig Pluta, Kimberly (Michael) Shelledy,...

Paul Peterka

Apr 13, 2011

Paul T. Peterka U.S. Marine Corps 42nd Platoon passed away April 13, 2011. Preceded by siblings Ceil, Albert and Frank. Survived by twin brother Peter; sister Mary and many nieces and nephews. Paul had a wonderful voice and loved the music of the Rat Pack. Previous Events Visitation Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:00 AM Kessler & Maguire Funeral...

Donald Hejhal

Apr 13, 2011

Hejhal, Donald L. Age 64 of St. Paul Plumbers Local #34 Passed away peacefully April 13, 2011. Survived by daughters Lisa, Mikki, Stacie; sons Mark, Daniel, Matt; many grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister Sandy & brother Gary. Funeral Services TUE 11:00 AM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. Visitation MON 4-8 pm at the funeral home...

David Shetka

Apr 11, 2011

Preceded in death by his parents William & Edna. Survived by his brother Donald (Gail); uncle to Cherilyn, Bill, Don & Nancy; great uncle to 11 grand nieces/nephews & 2 great grand nieces/nephews; Kyle, Kelsey, Willy, Ryan, Dominic, Kellan, Molly, Louie, Allison, Kevin, Alex, Ava & Maleah. David was raised with his parents & grandparents on Pokegama Lake, Pine City,...

Ronald Lydon

Apr 9, 2011

Lydon, Ronald James age 74 of Saint Paul passed peacefully on April 9, 2011. Survived by one daughter, three sons, many grandchildren and two brothers. Previous Events Visitation Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home

640 West 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55102

Visitation Thursday, April 14,...

Tom Swanda

Apr 7, 2011

Memorial visitation 2-5 pm at the funeral home on Saturday. Previous Events Visitation Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home

640 West 7th Street St. Paul, MN 55102

Visitation Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home

640 West 7th...

Marjorie Camitsch

Apr 4, 2011

Camitsch, Marjorie R. Age 81 of Mendota Heights (nee Tauer) Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents William & Amelia (Moga); brother Vernon & Billy; sister Gerri. Survived by husband Donald Camitsch of 57 years; children Gwen (Clem), Linda (John), Sheila, Michael, Duane (Tammy) & Bruce (Laura); 8 grand kids; 5 great...

Loren Wiseth

Mar 29, 2011

Wiseth Loren O. Age 75 of St. Paul Survived by sisters Betty Poegel of Swanville, MN & Adelle Carson of St. Claireville, Ohio; brother Darrell Wiseth of Royalton, MN; nieces and nephews. Loren was a 26 year employee with 3M. Visistation 12:00 – 1:45 at the CAMP RIPLEY CHAPEL at Camp Ripley. Burial Service with honors at the Camp Ripley...