All Obituaries

Cole Haugen passed away September 25, 2020. A private family celebration of life will be held Friday, October 9 at 2:00 PM, with a livestream provided by Simple Traditions by Bradshaw. Full obituary to follow.

Samuel Mason Joy  December 9, 1934 – September 23, 2020   Twas the 9th of December when Sam Joy arrived, To his parents Bill Mason and Elsie his bride. Big brother Billy was their other offspring, Later, Auntie and Charlie took Sam under their wing.   Sam traveled the West with Auntie and Charlie Driving a Packard on roads that were gnarly! St. Paul Academy, Central High and Macalester, Mustered to educate Sam Joy the jester!   In ‘59 he married June...

Shirlee Mae Miller, aka Grandma Squirrely Miller, born March 22, 1927 and passed away on Sept 23, 2020. Shirlee was born to doting parents, Lillian, a woman who could prepare a lobster dinner for surprise guests, and Minnesota state legislator and liquor store owner, Alfred Otto (DFL). They only let her have one roller skate, a fact she bemoaned until the end. Highlights from her early life: Shirlee sang at jazz clubs and taught dance at Arthur Murray. She was secretary to the...

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STELTER Anthony “Tony” Age 83 of West Side St. Paul Tony passed away on September 18, 2020. He is survived by his children, Anthony and James (Rebecca); grandchildren, Sheridan and Riley; siblings, Agnes, Jerry, Jean Marie, Laura Mae, Steve, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; and his parents, Frank and Laura; and siblings, Frank, Mary Lou, Judy, Joe. Tony was a proud union carpenter, and recently received his 60-year pin. The greatest...

Beulah "Penny" Kidney, age 91, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully September 13, 2020. Penny was a hard-working soul who loved nothing more than her family. She was proud to be a single mother, and raised her four children with a strong moral compass, and to be respectful and kind. She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Joaquin Neri,  Age 78 of West St. Paul,   Passed on Sunday September 13, 2020. He was a special husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed. 

Charlie “Chico” Jackson, age 82 of Saint Paul, passed away on September 11, 2020.  He was born to Harold Claments and Geneva Jackson in New Orleans, Louisiana and came to Minnesota by the ways of Chicago.  Survived by longtime friend, Doug; along with the many staff and friends who cared for him at Presbyterian Homes & Services; including Lynn, Liz and the rest of his care team.  He enjoyed Cajun and Creole cuisine, such as jambalaya, crawfish boils or...