OBITUARIES

Jul 3, 2025

Aug 17, 2025

Mahtomedi - Kennon Valentine Rothchild, a business leader and philanthropist who advocated tirelesslyy for equal housing rights in Minnesota, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home in Mahtomedi. He was 97.

Known as "Nonno Ken" to family and "Mr. Rothchild" to his employees, Ken emerged from a childhood marked by Depression-era scarcity to become a fixture of St. Paul's business...

Aug 15, 2025

In loving memory of Judy Ann Dewar, who left us far too soon. We share the passing of our devoted mother who was born on April 2nd, 1949 in Oshkosh, WI to Bruce and Ruby (Brouillard) Dewar and passed away on August 15th, 2025 in Robbinsdale, MN. She was the oldest of three children.

Judy grew up in Perham, MN and...

Aug 14, 2025

Dannielle Martine LeClair, affectionately known as Danni, left this world on August 14, 2025, in Cedar, Minnesota, at the age of 37. Born on May 30, 1988, Danni was a radiant soul who transformed the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. From the very beginning, Danni faced a permanent disability resulting from an illness in infancy, but lived under...

Aug 13, 2025

Michelle Marie Babbs, 71, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away August 13, 2025. She was born in California on November 16, 1953, and is survived by her children, Richard A. Rodriguez, Jr. (Robin) and Renee A. Aikins (Scott), siblings, Rebecca Snobeck (Rolf), nephew Anthony and nieces Jennifer and Elizabeth, Barry Babbs and Colette Scaletta (Bob) nephews Vinny & Nick and treasured...

Aug 10, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) Joan Gary, nee Schlagel, 77, of Stillwater, passed away on August 10, 2025 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Jackie was born July 24, 1948 at St John's Hospital in St. Paul to the late Ronald and Eleanor Schlagel. Jackie worked as a secretary and as a clerk at the local pharmacy in North Branch. Jackie loved her Lord...

Aug 5, 2025

Jacquelynn Marie Chiapuzio won her two year battle with colorectal cancer on August 5th 2025, Peacefully at home with her 2 children and her dog, Zayla. She was 70 years old, born on April 29th 1955 and grew up in Highland Park of St. Paul MN. Jackie loved the Mississippi River and the North shore. She also loved a good...

Aug 4, 2025

María Soledad Cuevas GarcíaNacida el 20 de marzo del 1941 en Atacheo de Regalado, Michoacán, MéxicoFalleció el 4 de agosto de 2025 en Faribault, Minnesota, Estados UnidosCon profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de María Soledad Cuevas García, una amada esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela. Tenía 84 años.María Soledad nació en Atacheo de Regalado, Michoacán, y pasó sus primeros años...

Aug 3, 2025

Steven K. Peck was born December 12 1955 to Irene (Osmundson) and Wendell Peck. He grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated from CFHS in 1975. He attended college at University of Northern Iowa.

Steve was united in marriage to Judy Ireland. They made their home in St Paul, Mn. They later were divorced. Steve worked for The...

Aug 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cathe Wilson

Catherine Marie Wilson passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Cathe was the second eldest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Thompson; her mother, Dorothy (Elmer) Heppner; and her siblings Donald Thompson, Thomas Thompson, and Carol Thompson. She also joins her beloved...

Jul 20, 2025

Eric Jay Volden, age 76, of St. Paul, passed away July 20th, 2025. Preceded in death by parents Marlos and Doris Volden. Survived by his loving children, Blaine Volden and Carrie (Adam) Kinkel; sister, Joan (Bud) Platt; niece, Stephanie Platt; nephew, Scott (Lisa) Dugstad; and many cousins and close friends that he cherished.

Eric was a loving father, brother and friend...

Jul 20, 2025

Tina Jean Trahan, age 37, passed away on July 20, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, following a difficult battle with multiple organ failure. Born on October 2nd, 1987, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Her sarcasm, goofiness, carefree spirit, and love for animals will be remembered by all who knew her.

Tina was the beloved daughter...

Jul 19, 2025

Marcene Joan Magadance, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Encore Assisted Living, Maplewood, Mn.

She was born on February 10, 1954 in Eau Claire, WI, the 7th of 10 children born to LaVerne J. Clark Magadance and Frances Charles Magadance. She graduated from Regis High School in 1972 in Eau Claire, Wi.

She was preceded...

Jul 15, 2025

Ms. Kiesha Kareen Huggins Jones passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025, in Plymouth, Minnesota, at the age of 53. The family is shocked and saddened by her sudden passing.

Keisha was born on January 28, 1972. She is preceded in death by her parents Ivoryiett Jones and Harold Huggins, Sr., and her oldest brother Benjamin K. Jones.

Kiesha is survived by...

Jul 15, 2025

Richard D. Pearson, age 78, previously of Burnsville, died July 15, 2025 in St. Paul. He was born November 28, 1946 in Virginia, Minnesota to Russell L. and Madeline (Longhway) Pearson. He grew up in Tower, graduated from Tower-Soudan High School in 1965 and Ely State Junior College in 1967. He served in the U. S Army from 1967 to...

Jul 13, 2025

Friday Nkie Service - Livestream

Friday Nkie Nyaa passed away at the age of 60.

He was born in 1964 in Nigeria. He migrated to the United States, and he became a citizen. He died in St. Paul, MN.

Friday Nkie Nyaa is a man whose heart was after God. He was deeply rooted in faith with his church, Deeper Bible Church. He...

Jul 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Katharine Veronica LeFebvreApril 10, 1966 - July 12, 2025

With deep sorrow and love, we share the passing of Katharine V. LeFebvre, a beloved grandmother, devoted mother, cherished wife, doting aunt, dedicated sister and courageous woman, who left this world on July 12, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

In December 2023, Katharine was diagnosed with colon...

Jul 9, 2025

Jody Lynn Anderson, age 60, of Columbia Heights, left us far too soon on July 9, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Lois Anderson.

Survived by children, Michael Anderson and James Francisco; siblings, Randy Anderson, Jill Hass (Terry), and Jackie Anderson; along with 5 grandkids, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be deeply missed...

Jul 8, 2025

Dr. Patricia Ann "Pat" Pulver, née Phillips, formerly of Canandaigua, New York, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at home in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Born on May 25, 1955, in Rochester, New York, Pat was the sixth of ten children of Beatrice Lange Phillips and Robert Phillips. She graduated from Newark Senior High School in 1973 and went on to earn...

Jul 8, 2025

ZafkeGerald Charles, Sr. Age 78

Gerald (Butch) Zafke, age 78 of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025. Gerald was a quiet man with a calm demeanor who enjoyed spending time with family and friends in the backyard grilling. He had a passion for listening to music and an extensive collection of KISS and Elvis memorabilia. He was a man...