All Obituaries

John R Holum, age 94 of St. Paul, MN passed peacefully on January 27, 2023. Retired professor of chemistry at Augsburg University and chemistry textbook author. Private burial to be followed by public memorial service at Lyngblomsten Care Center on February 25, 2023. Time of service and full obituary to follow.

Daniel Craig Hanson Age 55 of New Hope, formerly of 35th Avenue South in Minneapolis and Winifred Street in St. Paul. Passed away in his home on January 24, 2023. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Phyllis. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Stephanie); sister, Beverly (Richard); and niece, Amanda. Dan was beloved by his family and friends and will be missed. Memorial Gathering 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, February 17th at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland,...

Eudel Zuniga "EZ" Age 72 from Saint Paul's West Side passed away on 1/23/23 after a courageous battle of Diabetes. Eudel passed surrounded by his Children, Grand-Children, family and friends. Family was most important to Eudel. He was a wonderful Father and Grand-Father. He loved all his family and built special bonds with each one of them. He was a jokester who loved to play pranks on everyone. Pops was a strong man who fought a battle that not even a giant could win. He has...

Alise Elaine "Lisa" (Piper) Cumpston Aug. 24, 1947 - Jan. 17, 2023 Died at age 75 after fighting cancer for two years. Lisa was born on Aug. 24, 1947, to Kenneth and Frances Piper in Des Moines, Iowa, who went on to have her sister, Shirley (John) Rosebery. After graduating from West Des Moines Valley High School in 1965, she married Larry Cumpston on Sept. 17, 1966, eventually settled in South St. Paul, Minn., and had three children: Kirk (Yolanda) Cumpston, of Richmond,...

Dennis "Hawk" Hawkins Age 70 of Oakdale passed away on January 15th. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Hawkins and his parents Celestine and Wanda. He will be sadly missed by his wife Teri Schichel; children Erin(Jim) Collins and Nathan Hawkins; grandchildren Lidi Collins and Carter Collins; siblings Cheryl(Greg) Price, Craig(Barb) Hawkins, Celeste(Tim) Terbilcox, Todd(Denelle) Hawkins, and Jim(Amy) Hawkins plus many other beloved...

Ruel Arnold Russell “Russ” Age 70 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023. Russ was a proud Navy Veteran and a strong Christian. He was a great handyman and was able to fix just about anything, especially cars. Russ had a weakness for ice cream and a soft spot for dogs. Russ is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Vernon; sister, LaVern; and granddaughter, Suvanna. He is survived by his children, Amanda, Benjamin, and Jennifer (Wade); grandchildren,...

Died peacefully on January 8, 2023 of natural causes. Gabby was the sweetest soul with a fun spirit and a huge heart. She absolutely loved boating on the St Croix with Gary “Gus” Gustafson and friends. She was at her best when surrounded by her countless friends, family and pets. Her kindness, selflessness, generosity and laughter made her truly touch the lives of so many. She filled us with so many wonderful memories and always had candy for everyone! Gabby will be dearly...

Shelley Racine Passed away peacefully Friday January 6, 2023. She was born February 18, 1958, in Stillwater Minnesota. She grew up on the West Hill and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1976 where she was active in cheerleading and enjoyed being in the choir. She then went on to receive her four-year college degree while working for 3M. You could always find her on the weekends at Snowcrest Ski Area in Wisconsin. She will always be remembered for her witty and outgoing personality....

Shirley passed away January 5th 2023, as her brother Ervin held her in his arms to bid her a final goodbye. She was surrounded by family and Pastor Karsten. Pastor performed a final prayer of Hope & Thanksgiving for a life well-loved and lived. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Willard B. Sheehan; parents, George and Hattie Gross (Brown); her sisters, Marcella and Phyllis; brothers, Donald, Dwayne, Stanley and Norman. Shirley is survived by her brother, Ervin...

I give you this one thought to keep - I am with you still - I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone - I am with you still - in each new dawn.