Maria P. Lessman

age 91, of White Bear Lake, died April 6, 2015. She was a wonderful homemaker and baker and especially known for her banana cream pie and spaghetti. Preceded in death by her husband John F. Lessman; parents Phillip Polito and Nellie Ciresi Krueger (Robert). Survived by children Carol (Louis) Perron, Theresa (James) Bowers, Greg (Mercedes) Lessman, and Mark (Tammy) Lessman; 6 grandchildren Robert (Stephanie) Perron, Antoinette Perron, Clinton (Nicole) Bowers, Matthew Lessman, Marci Lessman, and Nina Lessman; 2 great-grandchildren Carter and Stella Perron. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Monday, April 13, at the Church of St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi. Visitation 3-6PM Sunday at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-228-1006 and at Church 1/2 hour before the Mass. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Jude's Children Hospital.