Obituaries

John Briseno

John Briseno

Jun 10, 2010

Preceded in death by his brother Nicasio; baby brother Apolina, Grandma Felipa Fierro and special friend Scott Collins. Survived by his mother Alice; father Martin (Santos); sisters Rosie (Pablo) Hernandez & Martina Uribe; brothers Martin Jr. of CA., Sesario (Debbie) & Carlos (Debbi); Many nieces & nephews; special friends Mary Matthews & Russell Hernandez and many other friends. Longtime employee...

Ronald Turitto

Ronald Turitto

Jun 3, 2010

Turitto, Ron M. Age 77 of St. Paul Naval Vet. Korean War Passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 3, 2010. Preceded by wife Joan. Survived by son Scott (Linda) Turitto; daughter Randi (John) Berg; sister Rosemary (Dean) Madden; grandchildren Nicole (Steve) Hiller, Ron (Nicole) Turitto, Angie (Sam) Hanson, Amber (Jason) Sundby, Heidi (Scott) Buegler, Jon Fenner & Cassi Fenner;...

Yolanda Rubio

Yolanda Rubio

May 27, 2010

At just 31 years of age. Lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Preceded in death by her father Alberto Norberto Rubio; her grandparents Marion & Clarence Dupey. Survived by her mother Gloria Cuellar (Dupey) & step-father Concepcion Cuellar; her sisters Gloria Smith Chavez (Homer Chavez), Leona Pliego (Jesus Favela) & Angela Rubio and Trinidad Vaquera (Ruby Vaquera); 10 nephews; 4...

Cecelia Smith

Cecelia Smith

May 26, 2010

Preceded in death by her husband Thomas; sons Edmund B., Timothy & Steven and sisters Eleanore, Marion & Ann.  Survived by her children Theresa (Rick) Hutchison, Thomas (Deborah), John (Jane) & David (Claire); 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; daughter in law Laurie; sister Maggie Kelly & brother in law Gene Novak. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 AM at ASSUMPTION...

Bernice Pream

Bernice Pream

May 20, 2010

Pream, Bernice M. Age 95 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully Preceded by husbands William Mathew Cirhan & Arthur Pream; great grandson Gabriel. Survived by sons Bill (Janice) Cirhan, Pete (Linda) Pream & Paul (Michelle) Pream; 6 grandchildren and “Murphy”; 7 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial TUE 11:00 am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 496...

Mary Charpenter

Mary Charpenter

May 19, 2010

Charpenter, Mary J. Age 64 of St. Paul Passed Away Peacefully Survived by husband Frank, daughters Kristin & Anita (Tony); son George; grandchildren Angel, Cheyanne, Britnney and Trey; brothers Frank & Joe. Memorials Preferred. Mass of Christian Burial TUE 11:00 AM at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St. Visitation MON 4-8 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640...

Robert Piele

Robert Piele

May 2, 2010

Piele, Robert A. Age 54 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully Survived by daughter Jenny; 3 granddaughters, mother Shirley & 3 brothers.

Phyllis Tocko

Phyllis Tocko

Apr 28, 2010

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma Avid Golfer Age 75. On April 28, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Survived by her children Robin Morrison, Steven Tocko, Patricia (Daniel) Kaldun & Anthony Tocko; grandchildren Stacy, Katie (Jacob) Toledo, Lauren & Megan; 3 great grandchildren; sister Doris Ankrum and nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 AM at...

A. Palechek

A. Palechek

Apr 20, 2010

Palechek, A. Thomas Age 74 of Woodbury U.S. Marine Corp. Passed away April 20, 2010. Survived by daughters Shelly & Dorothy; sons Thomas & Steven; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters Patricia & Mary Ellen; brother Bob; fiancé Angie; good friend Elizabeth. Mass of Christina Burial MON 11:00 am at S T. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St. Visitation one...

Edith Schouveller

Edith Schouveller

Apr 19, 2010

Schouveller, Edith C. Age 93 of St. Paul Mother, Grandmother, Gr. Grandma Passed away April 19, 2010. Preceded by husband Leo; son-in-law Larry Schmitz. Survived by daughter Eileen Schmitz; son Dennis Sr; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 2 sisters & 1 brother. Regions Hospital Retiree after 32 years. Funeral Services FRI 10:00 am at ST. PETER’S...

Warren Walker

Warren Walker

Apr 12, 2010

Warren is survived by his loving wife Judith; children Warren Jr. & Christopher; brother Clarence “Jack”; half sister Coral; 1 niece; 4 nephews and half nieces & nephews. Warren was a MTC Buss driver for over 30 yrs.

Margaret Putz

Margaret Putz

Apr 8, 2010

Putz, Margaret A (nee Lynch) Age 71 of St. Paul Passed away April 8, 2010. Survived by daughter Jeanie and son Michael; grandchildren Angela, Joshua, Luke,Abigail and great grandchildren. Funeral Services MON 11:00 am at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 West 7 th St. Visitation SUN 4-8 pm at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service....

Craig Darsie

Craig Darsie

Apr 7, 2010

Darsie, Craig S. Age 57 of St. Paul Sept. 19, 1952 – April 7, 2010 Preceded by daughter Carrie Darsie Domino; father Richard; grandparents Frank & Rose Bledig. Survived by daughters Laurie (Aaron) Woodward & Kelly (Cristian) Goss;  son-in-law Todd Domino; grandchildren Madeline, Michael, Cole, Logan, Caleb, Sam, & Finn; mother Rosemary; sisters Debbie (Pat) Jarchow, Tammi (Ned) Johnson,  Pam...

Leona Schmidt

Leona Schmidt

Mar 29, 2010

Schmidt, Leona L. Age 98 of St. Paul 28 yr. nurse & 29 yr. volunteer Passed away peacefully March 29, 2010. Preceded by husband William, sister Mildred and brother Jack. Survived by children daughter Barb Hanson & Sandy (David) Carlson; son Bill (Sharon) Schmidt; granddaughters Michelle (Bruce) Schlie, Amy (John) Neal, Beth (Andy) Garfield, Jessica (Marlyn) Dennison, Katie Schmidt; 9 great...

Louis Thompson

Louis Thompson

Mar 28, 2010

Thompson, Louis O. Age 78 of St. Paul Korean War Veteran Passed away peacefully March 28, 2010. Preceded by wife Joyce. Survived by son Warren (Tonya); daughters Patricia & Colleen; many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Funeral Service THUR 11:00 AM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 West 7 th St. with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Fort Snelling National...

Patrick Gaughan

Patrick Gaughan

Mar 28, 2010

Gaughan, Patrick Bernard Aug. 1, 1939 – March 28, 2010 Father and Grandfather Passed unexpectedly and peacefully at home. Patrick loved his entire family more than anything in the world and he will be greatly missed by every one, more than anyone can imagine. Patrick loved nature, travelling and spending time with family.  Patrick is preceded in death by his...

Blackie Casalenda

Blackie Casalenda

Mar 24, 2010

Casalenda, Walter L. “Blackie” Aug 31, 1921 – March 24, 2010 Born in St. Paul, MN. Proud veteran of WW II, served in the Army 1942-46 as Staff Sergeant in Radar Repair in the Pacific Theatre. Post Commander of VFW Post 210, Ran-View. Past member of Sardines Fishing Club. 60 years member of Floor Coverers Union #596. Preceded in death...

Constance Pechous

Constance Pechous

Mar 21, 2010

Pechous, Constance L. Age 60 of St. Paul Beloved Aunt & Friend Passed away peacefully March 23, 2010.  Preceded by mother Beth Pechous. Survived by friends Kathy Forliti, Cathalina (Donovan) Young, special friend Calvin Kimmons; family and many, many other friends. Mass of Christian Burial MON 11:00 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St. Visitation SUN 4-8 pm at...

Rosemary Kopet

Rosemary Kopet

Mar 16, 2010

6 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband George. Survived by her sons Thomas (Selina), Timothy (Sandra) & Ted (Lynn Le Mere); sister Delores and many nieces and nephews. Much appreciation to Rose’s card club and a special thanks to the staff at St. Mary’s Home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 am at...

Walter Kriesel Jr

Walter Kriesel Jr

Mar 13, 2010

Kriesel Jr. Walter H. Age 86 of Rosemount Husband, Father, Grandpa Passed away March 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents Walter Sr. and Gertrude; sister Irene; daughter-in-laws Shirley & Cheri. Survived by wife of 62 years Ethel; sons Walter (Suzie), Terrence, Stephen (Yvonne); 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters Florence Eiden & Charlotte Ritter. WWII veteran with two purple...