OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Donna May Tomczak

Donna May Tomczak

May 19, 2026

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Bruce Michael Martin

Bruce Michael Martin

May 15, 2026

Bruce Michael Martin age 83, of Mound, MN passed away on May 15, 2026.

Bruce was born on January 18, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Mildred Martin. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1961 and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota.

He spent the...

Carolyn Ann Verret

Carolyn Ann Verret

May 14, 2026

ST. PAUL - Carolyn Ann Verret, 85, a retired St. Mary's University of Minnesota assistant dean and vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota, passed away on May 14th in St. Paul.

She was born in Louisiana and spent her professional life at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where she will be remembered for the exceptional mentorship, she...

Rosemary Cecile Ruth Geier

Rosemary Cecile Ruth Geier

May 10, 2026

Rosemary Cecile Ruth (Muschinske) Geier was born February 18, 1936, to Erich O. and Anna (Bonke) Muschinske in Merrill, Wisconsin.

She was baptized April 5, 1936, and confirmed April 2, 1950, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, Wisconsin.

Upon the death of her mother (June 1937) and until age 7, she was cared for by her Uncle Erich "Pa" and Aunt Elsie "Ma"...

Sharon Andersen

Sharon Andersen

May 4, 2026

Sharon Andersen passed away at the age of 86, in St. Anthony, MN on May 4, 2026.Please contact us for any further information.

Robert Lee Parish

Robert Lee Parish

May 2, 2026

Robert "Bob" Lee Parish, age 84, of Little Canada, formerly of Delavan, Minnesota, passed away at home on May 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was born on April 20, 1942, to Edward and Lucille Parish in Delavan, MN where he was raised with his four siblings. The Parish family ran an independent telephone company, Delavan Telephone Company. Bob grew...

Manuel Gutiérrez Soto

Manuel Gutiérrez Soto

Apr 30, 2026

Manuel Gutierrerz Soto, age 88, passed away at United Hospital, April 30, 2026. He suffered from many ailments.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Elvira of 45 years, in 2017, parents, Soledad Gutierrez, Pedro Soto Mackintosh, siblings, Carmela Soto Gutierrez, Bertha Soto Gutierrez, Rodolfo Soto Gutierrez, Petra Alicia Soto Gutierrez, Juan Soto Gutierrez, Gilberto Andres Soto Gutierrez, Simon Pedro...

Denise Hassel-Goewey

Denise Hassel-Goewey

Apr 30, 2026

Denise Hassel-Goewey, age 61, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 30th after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Denise was born on April 13, 1965, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Gilbert Hassel and Elaine Brandstrom, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities area and dedicated...

Ray Ardeen Ose

Ray Ardeen Ose

Apr 29, 2026

Ray Ardeen Ose, 92, died peacefully April 29, 2026, after suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

He was born in rural Thief River Falls, MN, on February 14, 1934. After graduating from Thief River Falls High School, he attended Augsburg College, Minneapolis, as well as Concordia Moorhead, and served in the US Army.

He got his start in radio at KTRF in Grand Forks,...

Maria Del Rosario Carreras

Maria Del Rosario Carreras

Apr 28, 2026

Maria was born in New York City on September 24, 1949 and passed away peacefully in West St. Paul, Minnesota on April 28th, 2026.She is preceded in death by her mother Cayita, father Santiago, brother Santiago Jr., son Robertito, and niece Sarah.Maria is survived by her husband Ricardo Carreras, and her sons, Jon Daniels Garcia (Hiroko), James Yancey Garcia (Michelle), Jason...

Aaron Robert Hanson

Aaron Robert Hanson

Apr 25, 2026

Aaron R. Hanson, 23, of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2026, in a motorcycle accident. Aaron was born on November 23rd, 2002, in Burnsville, MN to Robert and Kimberly Hanson. He grew up in Farmington, MN and was the youngest of 4 siblings. Aaron graduated from Farmington High School in 2021 and went on to receive a...

Oather Shawnnel Darrough

Oather Shawnnel Darrough

Apr 25, 2026

Oather "Pookie" Shawnnel Darrough, age 38, of St. Paul, entered eternal rest on April 25, 2026. Full obituary to follow.

Services for Oather will be held at 12PM, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw (488 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul). Family and friends may attend the Visitation from 10AM - 12PM. Burial at Elmhurst Cemetery. Repast to follow...

Darren Charles Russ

Darren Charles Russ

Apr 21, 2026

Darren Charles Russ was born on May 13, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, to Cynthia Russ and Charles Russ. On April 21, 2026, at the age of 57, he was called home - and he will be laid to rest on what would have been his 58th birthday.

A proud son of Chicago, Darren graduated from Wendell Phillips High School before later...

John Leon Boler

John Leon Boler

Apr 17, 2026

John Leon Boler (Leon) passed away on April 17, 2026 in Saint Paul Minnesota at the age of 70 after a four year battle with ALS. A loving husband and father, affectionate son and brother, loyal friend, and beloved teacher, Leon lived a life motivated by compassion for others and respect for the earth we all inhabit.

Born November 15, 1955,...

Kyrie Krishstal Johnson

Kyrie Krishstal Johnson

Apr 15, 2026

Kyrie Krishtal Johnson, age 28, of Minneapolis, entered eternal rest on April 15, 2026. Full obituary and service information to follow.Kyrie is a beloved family, friend and community member. Please consider reading her heartfelt story and donating to her GoFundMe. Thank you!

Teresa Gamsky Schlichting

Teresa Gamsky Schlichting

Apr 9, 2026

Teresa Gamsky Schlichting passed away on April 9, 2026.

Teresa was born Teresa Ann Gamsky on December 31, 1962 in Milwaukee. Teresa was a graduate of Wauwatosa West High School class of 1981, received her bachelor degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985, and received her master of business administration from the University of Minnesota in 1988, where...

Wesley E Reiman

Wesley E Reiman

Apr 8, 2026

Wesley E. Reiman passed away on April 8, 2026.Please contact us for any further information.

Cecilia Joan Heimsness

Cecilia Joan Heimsness

Apr 7, 2026

Cecilia Joan Heimsness, affectionately known as 'Sis' or 'JoAnn' by family and friends, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at North Memorial Health - Robbinsdale Hospital.

Sis was born May 22, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, to Loyl and Catherine (King) Heimsness.

JoAnn met the love of her life, Martha Downhour, and they were together for 44 years.

Sis was a hard worker her...

Joan Marie McCombs

Joan Marie McCombs

Apr 7, 2026

Joan Marie (Hearnen) McCombs, born May 8th, 1956, passed peacefully on April 7th , 2026, leaving behind many who love her.

Joan, one of 11 children, chose a path of adventure her whole life and admitted she would not have changed any of the adventures life took her on. She was a woman dedicated to educating and supporting not only herself,...