Obituaries

May 17, 2008

Luba, Richard W. 6/4/36 to 5/17/2008 Loving husband, father, grandpa Went to our Lord on 5/17/2008. Preceded in death by his sister Teresa VonBank. Survived by wife of 43 years; Marian Luba, children Wendy (Perry) Hansen, Connie Luba and Sheri Luba. 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Alex, Felicia and Gabrielle; 1 great grandson Cameron. Also many nieces and nephews. Richard was...

May 17, 2008

Hempel, Erich age 88 of St. Paul WWII Veteran of Pacific Theatre Erich passed away peacefully on May 17, 2008. Preceded in death by brother-in-law Elmer Derks. Survived by loving wife Ruth; daughter Diane (Jerry) Kortus; sons Eric (Linda), Tom (Kathy) and David (Sally) Hempel; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many friends & relatives. Erich was a WWII veteran &...

May 14, 2008

Tallarico, Joseph M. Sr. Beloved Husband, Father Grandpa and Gr. Grandpa Age 82 of West 7th passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 14, 2008. Survived by loving wife Carmella; daughter Linda (George) Markgraf; sons Joseph Jr. (Marlene) and Bob (Sue) Tallarico; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to Cerenity...

May 9, 2008

Gisch, George J. Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa 9/11/1926 ~ 5/9/2008 Tragically unexpected on May 9, 2008. Preceded in death by his brothers John & Adolph. Survived by his wife Lorraine; children John (Debbie) & Joyce (Steve) Verby; grandchildren Kayla & Ashley and Emma & Nicholas; brother Frank (Myrna) and many nieces and nephews. Dad was a very devoted husband &...

May 2, 2008

Welling, Lorraine I. (Nee Kramer) Age 86 of St. Paul Passed away on May 2, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Louis. Survived by daughters Linda (Dale) Hernandez, Lois (Larry) Lueth, Liane (Len) Rosenberger, Lora Lee (Richie) Herrera; grandchildren Heather (Jim) Bachtle, Derek (Jamie), Dale Jr., Clorice Hernandez, Jennifer (Nate) Wilkins, Christopher Lueth, Kristina, Rickie and Sean Herrera; great grandchildren;...

Apr 25, 2008

Hoffman-Gibson, Holly ?Holly was here? Age 47 Survived by her husband Terry; children Hunter & Hope; mother Margaret Hoffman; brothers Ned (Diane), Tim (Lisa), Derek and Jon; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial Gathering Wednesday 6-8 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341.

Apr 24, 2008

Brandt, Evelyn M. Age 81 Of Maplewood, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thurs. April 24 from a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond G. Brandt; parents Frank & Veronica Jaskulka; siblings Leo, Frank, Florence Loe & Lucy Dannecker. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Janice (Dana)...

Apr 11, 2008

Mair, Wallace A. ?Wally? Age 82 Passed away peacefully on 4/11/08. Preceded in death by wife Mildred. Survived by daughters April (Ricky) Gleixner, Shelly (Jim) Beatson, Becky (Louis) Ouellette; grandchildren Alaina (Matthew) Budish, Laura Gleixner; great grandchildren Ella Budish, Ava Budish; niece Suzanne Mills; nephew Rick Mills & companion Ruth Ruzichka. Gathering of family and friends Wed. 11AM-12PM at KESSLER...

Apr 1, 2008

LINSCHEID, VICTORIA A. Beloved Mother Grandmother & Great Grandmother Age 80 of West St. Paul passed away April 13, 2008. Preceded by beloved husband Harvey; both parents, sisters Marion, Carla & Elsie; brother Herbert; sister-in-law Irene; brother-in-laws Royce, Robert & Herbert. Survived by children Doris (Mike) Menne, Sharon Skarda, Verna (Mike) Smith, Loretta Chavez, Brian (Lydia), Donn (Therese), Brenda (Richard)...

Mar 29, 2008

Lofgren, Margaret E. (Nee Bernie) Age 97 Marge passed away peacefully on March 29. She was a longtime resident at Ramsey Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband Bill; sisters and brothers Florence Krupich, Blanche Schultz, Myrtle Krupich, Dorothy Mergens, Joy Bernie, John Bernie & Geraldine Bartz. Survived by brother Joseph Bernie (Mildred); many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thank...

Mar 20, 2008

Traynor, Richard P. Age 79 Beloved husband, brother & father Passed away peacefully at home with family on March 20, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by son, Michael. He is survived by Mary his beloved wife of 57 years; son Patrick (Marilyn) Traynor; daughters Colleen (Tom) Corry and Kathleen (Joel) McGinley; dearest sister, Mary Ann...

Mar 19, 2008

Freitag, Janice E. Age 70 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully 3/19/08 Preceded in death by parents Henry & Esther, husband Raymond Freitag; son Allen Wiener and daughter Patricia Freitag. Survived by children Betty (Tim) Devine, Curtis Wiener, Joseph and Judy Freitag; siblings Vianney Telly & Gib (Adrienne) Peppin; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mar 15, 2008

Schleh, Charles L. Age 77 of St. Paul Loving grandfather & brother Passed away peacefully March 15, 2008. Preceded in death by daughter Brenda and grandson Michael. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer Bartel; 3 great grandchildren; sisters; brothers; nieces; nephews and friends. Funeral Service THUR 10:30 AM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th st. (651-224-2341) with visitation one...

Mar 14, 2008

Cahill, Edmond J. Age 76 Of Saint Paul, MN Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2008. Preceded in death by parents David and Marie; brother Richard. Survived by loving wife Lois; sons Dennis (Mary), Tim (Joan), Mark (Vicki); grandchildren Colleen, Megan, Carolyn, Patrick, Bailey, Abbie, Cassandra, Maxwell, Mitchell, and Courtney; brother Robert; sisters Betty, Theresa, Mary and many relatives and...

Mar 13, 2008

Paredes, Barbara H. Age 73 of St. Paul Wife, mother, grandmother Passed away peacefully on March 13, 2008. Preceded in death by brother Gene. Survived by husband Reuben Sr., daughters Cynthia (Tom) and Sharon; sons Reuben Jr. (Catherine) and James (Machelle); 12 granchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister Judy (Kim), brother Gordon (Rina); friends Louie (Joanie).

Mar 10, 2008

Barry, David J, Beloved Father & Grandpa Age 57 of St. Paul On March 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wife Rose; mom Rose Chute & sister Luella. Survived by his children Chad Barry & Amy (Rick) Limon; grandchildren SanTino "Sunny" and Dionisio "Little Bear"; 4 sisters and aunts, uncles, nephews & nieces....

Mar 3, 2008

Mar 1, 2008

Helgi Michelson, wife of prominent architect Val Michelson, died Saturday March 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Eric, her husband Valerius, and her parents Eduard and Amanda Johanson. She is survived by her sister Silva Pool, niece Linda and nephew Raivo. She had been living with and lovingly cared for by Andre and Nadia Michelson...

Feb 29, 2008

Wanner, Esther L. Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma Age 81 of St. Paul On Feb. 29, 2008. Preceded in death by her brother Tony. Survived by her loving husband of 58 yrs. Fred; daughters Patricia (Robert) Steingruebl, Jeanne (Frank) Scaramella, Kathy (Marc) Malmquist & Mary Beth (Noel) Adams; grandchildren Sarah, Rachel, Jacque, Nicole, Andrea, Laurel & Kai; and 4 sisters Ann,...

Feb 24, 2008

Dvorak, Edward "Mill" Beloved Dad, Grandpa & Brother Honored WW II Veteran Age 83 of St. Paul died peacefully on Feb. 24, 2008 Preceded in death by wife Marjorie "Honey". Survived by daughters Debbie (Jim) Dexter, Donna Koran, Diane (Bill) Melgaard; grandchildren Mike (Molly) Dexter, Jeff (Patty) Dexter, Tony and Bree Koran and Keith Melgaard; great grandchildren Danielle , Bailey...