OBITUARIES

Jewell "Judy" (Ernest) Abendroth

May 4, 2024

Jewell (Judy) Abendroth, born May 14, 1924 to Hugo and Blanche Ernest, passed to her Glory on May 4, 2024, just shy of her 100th birthday.

Judy grew up in Backus, Minnesota, where her father ran the rail road station. She had two brothers and two sisters. Her Mother and Grandmother were grand ladies, artists and homemakers with a love of...

Donna Myrum

May 2, 2024

Donna Myrum, age 86, left this life unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior, and to reunite with her cherished family. She passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Donna was the third child born to Bror and Mabel (Hanson) Johnson. She was raised on her family's farm in Leonard, Minnesota creating fond memories with her family and friends. After graduating...

Patrick Nickels

Apr 28, 2024

Patrick Michael Nickels, age 72, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 28, 2024, from lung cancer.

Patrick served in the U.S. Navy. Patrick was united in marriage to Doreen Dirkx on April 27, 1985. Patrick was the lead singer of the rhythm and blues band Under Suspicion. He also enjoyed gardening and raising...

Jeffery Thomas Riemenschneider

Apr 20, 2024

Jeffery Thomas Riemenschneider, 67, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024.  

Jeff was born on Sept 19, 1956, to Violet (Bendix) Law and Lydell Riemenschneider in New Richmond, WI. After graduating from the School of Hard Knocks, he worked misc. jobs until he became an entrepreneur and owner of catering trucks. However, his favorite “job” was playing poker and any other games that you could bet on. Jeff’s life was taken early from Parkinson’s, but...

Fritz William Gelting

Apr 19, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Fritz William Gelting, age 59 of St. Paul.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Henry Gelting and Janet Louise (DeMarre) Gelting. He is survived by his sisters, Veronica Gelting, Ann (Gelting) Schramm (Ken), and his brother, Nick Gelting; his nieces and nephews, Walter, Bernadette, Nicole (Ken) and Rico...

Zereana Krueger

Apr 14, 2024

Zereana Marie Krueger, affectionately known as "nee nee" or "z," passed away on April 14, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1987, in Minneapolis, MN to Lauralee Olson and Irving Sutton . She was raised in North Minneapolis by her mother and the father she's known, Richard Boyce. She most recently resided in St. Paul, MN.

Zereana...

James Murphy

Apr 8, 2024

James Patrick Murphy, "Our Murph" 4/21/54 - 4/8/24, "Our Murph" brought joy and laughter wherever he went. Known for his expertise with hydraulic machinery, particularly heavy duty forklifts, he tirelessly provided for his family.

To support his children's passion for hockey he worked extra jobs sharpening skates at Strauss and often officiated hockey games for many years. "Murph" loved fishing, shooting...

George Spearman

Apr 6, 2024

April 19th, 1940, Aaron and Ruth Spearman welcomed their 5th child, George Edward, into the family. George attended Dunbar Elementary School and after he reached the 9th grade began working with his father. George enlisted in the U.S. Army from September 1958 to September 1960. George lived a full, adventurous life, becoming a member of the Black Eagles Motorcycle Club...

Jane Hagedorn

Apr 6, 2024

Jane Hagedorn died on April 5, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She taught high school history, served as a legal secretary/assistant with the Minnesota Attorney General for 20 years, served as a substitute teacher, and devoted herself as a marriage partner in raising 3 children, supporting them through college and...

Ralph Flanagan

Apr 5, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Ralph Latell "Rico" Flanagan

"Rico: died on April 5, 2024, peacefully at Fairview hospital, Rico was a great, wonderful, loving husband and grandfather who was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, all that knew Rico knew that he was a Huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings. Rico was a loving, caring, funny, dependable, and charming...

Judy Braeback

Apr 4, 2024

Judy Braeback passed away on April 4, 2024. Beloved mother of Chuck, Brian, and Adam. Survive by her sons as well as sister's Mary Riis, Dorothy (Gene) Karpenske, Mickie (Richard) Kunz, and two grandchildren Zia Healy and Adrian Sims. Preceded in death by her loving husband Bill, parents Ezra Snow, and Ruby (Clark) Snow, and brothers Sam and Ezra Jr....

Helen Shore

Apr 4, 2024

Helen Ann Shore (Tepilo) born February 24th, 1929 left us here on earth on April 4th, 2024. Helen grew up in Tyndall, Manitoba Canada. She became a citizen of the United States when she was 17. It was soon after that life event that she met Dave, in which she married a few years after. Helen was a stay at...

Shawn Opacich

Mar 31, 2024

Shawn Joseph Opacich, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on March 31st 2024.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Jeffrey "OD" Richardson

Mar 29, 2024

Jeffery Kenneth Richardson (OD)4/10/1959- 3/29/2024

OD passed March 29th surrounded by love and family. He is proceeded in death by Mother Betty; Father Kenny; Aunt Nancy; and Cousin Tommy. Survived by son Jeffery (Jackie); siblings Minnie, Janie (Ruben), Sheila (Lio), Guy, Bethie; and special cousins Carol Greenhill, Bill turner and the Bostwicks.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St....

Keith LaBonne

Mar 23, 2024

Mr. Keith LaBonne of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Keith is preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and mother, Delores. Keith is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carol (nee Crisp), his two sons, Sean (Shannon) and Don, and three wonderful grandchildren, Parker, Emilie, and William, and...

Maria Adela Wal

Mar 23, 2024

Sr. Maria Adela Wal (Sr. Susan), SSPCApril 3rd , 1931 — Mar. 23rd , 2024Sr. Maria Adela Wal (Sr. Susan), 93, served the Missionary Church in St. Paul, MN since1970. She was a member of the Congregation for 62 years. She was known for her hardworking, generosity toward fellow sisters and great love for missions. She was born inJadlowa, Poland...

Robert Sheehan

Mar 21, 2024

SHEEHAN, Robert Leslie, aged 58, of St. Paul MN, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024. He was born October 16, 1965 as the only child to Leslie and Judith Sheehan. Rob was a life-long resident of the St. Paul North End and was a 1984 graduate of St. Bernard's High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and Century...

Juanita Garcia

Mar 20, 2024

Juanita Diane Garcia, 80, of St. Paul, MN passed away on March 20, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lupe Mauricio, brothers James Jr., Matthew, Kenny, sister Nancy Mills, and son-in-law James Costello, grandson Gabriel Mendoza, great grandson Jack Tuhy and Onyx. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Richard Garcia, and her...

Rosa Cervantes

Mar 20, 2024

Rosa G. Cervantes, age 79, passed away peacefully, on March 20, 2024.

Rosa was born in Carrizo Springs, TX to Pedro Garcia and Paula Garcia.

She was preceded in death by Pedro and Paula Garcia; son, Jesse Garcia; brother, Santiago Garcia; and nephew, Rafael Garcia.

She is survived by, daughter, Brenda Garcia; sons, Blas Garcia, Jr. and Peter Garcia; brother, Amado Garcia; and...

Ralph Gullickson

Mar 20, 2024

Ralph Marvin Gullickson, aged 94, of Falcon Heights, MN, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2024 surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Olga Gullickson, his sister Doris Simpson, brother-in-law Ervin Simpson, sister-in-law Linda Gullickson, and nephews Michael and Richard Gullickson.

Ralph is survived by his brother Raymond Gullickson, sister-in-law Pat Gullickson, brother Clifford Gullickson, a...