OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas

Michele Oyakire

Michele Oyakire

Oct 5, 2025

Michele Jeanine Oyakire (Pulk) of Stillwater, MN was born November 22nd, 1971, in Phoenix, AZ. Michele left us unexpectedly on October 5th, 2025, at the age of 53. Preceded in death by her mother Roberta Pugsley, Dad Edger Pugsley, Father Mike Pulk and Aunt Mary Warn. She leaves behind a loving family of 3 sons, Kody Kitchenmaster, James Bruzek and...

Jesse Moralez

Jesse Moralez

Oct 5, 2025

Jesse, 88 of West Side (St. Paul) passed away peacefully October 5, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and family.

Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Juanita Moralez, grandchildren; Jennifer, Melissa and great grandchildren; Andrez, Keith Jr and Kaelee.

Survived by Children; Big Kim Hall, Jesse Jr (Deb) Moralez and Monica (Jim) Plaster. Grandchildren; Kimmie (Mr. Ivy),...

Johanna Gallagher

Johanna Gallagher

Oct 4, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandma, Godmother, Auntie, Sister, and Friend

Johanna Lynn "Joanne" (VandenBosch) Gallagher

West St. Paul, Minnesota

Johanna "Joanne" Gallagher passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.

Joanne was a devoted Catholic, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, godmother, and friend. She was born to Egbert VandenBosch and Dominga Zapata and was one of nine children. She is preceded in...

Gwendolyn Eaves

Gwendolyn Eaves

Sep 30, 2025

It is with both love and God's peace in our heart that we share the details for the celebration of life honoring our mother, Gwen Eaves.

Memorial Celebration:

TRUE DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES

12057 Gratiot Ave.

Detroit, MI 48205

OCTOBER 17, 2025 AT 10 A.M.

Memorial Link for the service will be provided soon.

Judith Johnson

Judith Johnson

Sep 30, 2025

Judith Mae Johnson, age 64, passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 30, 2025. Judye was born June 20, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN to Winfield and Mary (Bennett) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary, whose presence in life provided endless support for her. Judye is survived by her father, Winfield (Win or Jim); siblings, Jeannine...

Kiana Martinez

Kiana Martinez

Sep 29, 2025

Kiana "Iya" Martinez, age 26 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, transcended this world on September 29th, 2025. She is survived by her mother, Kristina Smithson, her sisters Alexis Martinez and Aaliyah Martinez, and her beloved pets Linguine, Sky, and Storm. In addition, she is survived by countless friends whom she truly considered family. She is preceded in death by her beloved dogs...

Jean Jensen

Jean Jensen

Sep 28, 2025

Jean Marie Jensen, 78, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away September 28, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Dorothy Munkholm and her brothers Gary and Tom (Debbie) Munkholm. Survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Van Jr, daughters, Theresa and Angela (Eric) Jones, son, Van III (Jenny) and grandchildren, Jeta, Taylor, Reva,...

Douglas Cossette

Douglas Cossette

Sep 27, 2025

It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband Douglas Brian Cossette. Doug went to be with our Lord on September 27, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace in Saint Paul Minnesota.

Doug was a cherished husband and a wonderful father.  He was kind, generous and hard-working. Doug was always ready to lend a helping hand to...

Jeffrey Gram

Jeffrey Gram

Sep 21, 2025

Jeffrey Donald Gram, age 66, of Albertville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. Born on April 1, 1959, in Anoka to Donald and Donna Gram, Jeff graduated from St. Francis High School and went on to build a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family.

Jeff spent his career as a skilled mechanic and...

David "Pete" Vick

David "Pete" Vick

Sep 21, 2025

David Allen Vick (Pete), 64, of Cottage Grove Minnesota, passed away on September 21st, 2025. Pete was born in Cottage Grove, to Siguard Gustave Jr and Janet Vick. Pete's greatest passions were spent outdoors. He loved all kinds of fishing, hunting, and snow mobiling. In his later years of life he loved to tinker in the garage organizing all of...

Donna Genck

Donna Genck

Sep 20, 2025

Donna Genck Service - Livestream

Donna Sellner Genck, age 96, of St. Paul, preceded by husband, Worthington Clark Genck and parents, Martin W. & Elizabeth Elliot Sellner; survived by daughter, Julia Elliott Meyer (Rick), son, Martin Genck (Julie Ann), step-grandchildren, Claire Burghard, and Michael Corwin of Lakeland, MN, son, Andrew Genck (Rachel), of St. Paul, brother, Elliott Martin Sellner (Diane), of...

Geoffrey George

Geoffrey George

Sep 20, 2025

Geoffrey Scott George, age 68, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 after a long illness.

Survived by his beloved wife, Deborah; sisters, Cindy (Randy), Vicki (Jim), and Judy (Bill); along with several nieces and nephews, disc golf buddies and musical friends.

Mary Ellen Simons

Mary Ellen Simons

Sep 19, 2025

Mary Ellen Simons, age 74, passed away September 19, 2025, at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mary Ellen as was her preferred salutation, was born June 14, 1951 in Caledonia, Minnesota, to Francis and Norma (Westman) Simons. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1969.She received a bachelor's degree from Winona State College in 1973. Mary Ellen had a varied series...

William Gurley

William Gurley

Sep 18, 2025

William Nyan Gurley was born in Nimba County, Monrovia, Liberia to Kau Mapu Saye and Saye Loiqui Gbradeh on November 29, 1952. William grew up alongside his two younger sisters, Yah and Annie, working on the family farm. He enjoyed playing soccer, and eventually went on to become a Professor of Math.

In February of 1987, William moved to New York,...

Polly Jackson

Polly Jackson

Sep 18, 2025

Polly, 96, passed peacefully surrounded by family on 9/18/25. She was born in Appleton, WI and graduated from Tudor Hall School (Indianapolis, IN) and later Bradford College (Haverford, MA).

She met the love of her life, John, while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Indiana and they were married for 67 years before his passing in 2020. They raised...

Barbara McKenzie

Barbara McKenzie

Sep 17, 2025

Born in Bloomington, MN to Charles and Mary McKenzie, the 3rd child out of 5 (4 girls 1 boy).

After moving to Red Wing, MN as a teenager, Barb met the man who would become her first husband, Edward (Ole) Bath in a way that Old Hollywood would describe as a "meet cute". They were for married for 22 years and...

Tomasz Majewski

Tomasz Majewski

Sep 14, 2025

It is with utter shock and devastation that we share the passing of Tomasz "Tom" Majewski, who left us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10:53 AM. He was only 45.

Tom passed away peacefully after a short yet courageous fight following a massive stroke suffered on Tuesday morning.

To all who knew him, Tom was a source of immense joy, laughter,...

Ioan Homorodean

Ioan Homorodean

Sep 14, 2025

Ioan HomorodeanJuly 9, 1932 - September 14, 2025

Ioan Homorodean, age 93 of Ham Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025.

Born on July 9, 1932, in Glod, Romania. Ioan lived a life defined by strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. He worked for many years in the mines, never shying away from hard work. He had a deep love for...

Jodi Petersen

Jodi Petersen

Sep 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Jodi Petersen, age 63, on Saturday September, 13th, 2025 in Watertown, MN. Jodi was born August 20th, 1962, growing up in White Bear Lake. She attended White Bear schools as well as Century College in their Sales program. Jodi has spent the past several years in Assisted living facilities, fighting various...