OBITUARIES

Jul 18, 2022

I will not fear

When we are faced with hard battles, or when life overwhelms us, we never have to run away in fear because "the Lord is my shepherd" and "I will fear no evil" (Psalm 23:1, 4)

We invite you to...

Jul 15, 2022

LaPorte, Alicia M.

Age 33 of Minneapolis, formerly of Rochester

Passed away on July 15, 2022. Alicia was a registered nurse.

Alicia is preceded in death by her mother, Mary; and brother, William.

She is survived by her father, Jeff (Kisha); biological mother, Lori (Scott) Fearing; sister, Brenda (Tim) Bongs; biological...

Jul 12, 2022

David Layne Trahan, age 35 died unexpectedly on 7/12/2022 at his St. Paul home with his Mother by his side. David was born on November 24, 1986 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Daniel Trahan and Denise Austin. David was the middle sibling of 3 children, an older brother Dustin and a younger sister Dawnielle. David was raised by his...

Jul 3, 2022

David W. Kensy, 64, of St. Paul, passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1958 in St Paul, MN to Eugene and Irene (Henning) Kensy. Dave was a gifted musician, having played the drums since junior high school.  He attended Monroe High School and worked at St. Thomas Academy for 21 years.  Dave...

Jul 3, 2022

A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by BRADSHAW, 488 Humboldt Avenue, St Paul, followed by a Service at 12:00 PM. John will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Maplewood.

Jun 24, 2022

On September 24th 1993, the world was introduced to DeShawn John Harden. Born at Trinity Hospital to parents Tressie Denise Tankson-Harden and David Corey Harden in Chicago, Illinois. DeShawn was the second oldest to three other siblings. At the age of three, the family moved to Minnesota, living in Saint Paul for most of his childhood. DeShawn attended John...

Jun 19, 2022

Alejandro Garcia Garcia, age 49, of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 21, at Iglesia Pentecostes (1534 E. 24th St., Minneapolis). Family and friends may visit one hour prior.

Jun 17, 2022

Richard (Dick) Nyberg died Thursday, June 17, at United Hospital in St. Paul of multiple organ failure and cancer. A native of Crosby, Minnesota, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. He worked as an engineer for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut, before returning to Minnesota in the early 80s to pursue his...

Jun 15, 2022

Jenaro Martinez died unexpectedly June 15, 2022. Funeral Service Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 AM at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by BRADSHAW (488 Humboldt Avenue, St. Paul) with visitation from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

Jun 15, 2022

George “Juicy Taco” Anthony Thompson JR, 40, of Welch MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15 2022 in Saint Paul MN. George was born in Park Rapids MN on July 15th 1981 to George A Thompson Sr and Lorina (Stone) Campbell. George became a father at 18 and continued to be a devoted loving dad until death. George was...

Jun 14, 2022

Kathi Stoddard passed away June 14, 2022. No services to be announced.

Jun 13, 2022

George “Jerry” Edmondson

Age 83, of Burnsville, died peacefully June 13, 2022. He is preceded by his wife, Pat; son, Dana; and his 12 siblings. He is survived by sons, Donald (Deb), David, and Daniel (Tina); grandson, Kyle; nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral Service Monday, June 20 at 11:00 at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by...

May 31, 2022

Marc R. Litzenberg, 65, died suddenly but peacefully May 31, 2022 with his family by his side. Marc was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time at home in Saint Paul with Jo reading or putzing about, caring for and watching his grandchildren’s activities, constantly reorganizing and listening to his vast...

May 18, 2022

Mike, eldest son was born to wed parents Marilyn and Melvin, child of six.Siblings of Life : Mark (Jamie), Michelle, preceding Martin/Marty, Mitchell (Terri), Monte (Jennifer). Endearing life-works included welding, holistic farming, general mechanics, a well spirited and loving man. Father to surviving children daughters Katrina and Melisa (Geno) Zaccardi and son Nicholas. Seven descendant Grandchildren at time of...

May 8, 2022

Bausman-Watkins, Mary Frederika (Mary-Fred)

Age 59, of St. Paul, passed away on May 8, 2022, after living bravely and authentically through seven years of cancer.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn; and sister, Jane.

She is survived by her loving husband, Peter; children, Andrew, Christopher, and Paul; and brothers, Charlie...

May 1, 2022

Tana Sigsworth, age 52 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Donald Sr., children, Chandra Mullan, Donny (Shawna Hodge) Sigsworth Jr., Holly (Joe Koch) Sigsworth, Ashley (Joe Michalitsch) Kidd, Pam (Alvin) Riley, Denny (Jessica) Noyer, Erik (Kelce Ableidinger) Sigsworth; as well as 10 grandchildren; parents Kenneth...

Apr 30, 2022

Francyne M. “Fran” Yarusso, our dear and beloved sister-in-law, aunt, relative and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on April 30, 2022 in the early morning hours.

Preceded in death by her father, Ernie F. Yarusso; mother, Mollie A. Yarusso; brother, Frank D. Yarusso. Survived by sister-in-law, Dyan A. Matczynski-Yarusso; niece, Carrie BeCraft and...

Apr 27, 2022

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Apr 27, 2022

Gerald Reisem, age 89 of St. Paul

Jerry passed away peacefully at his home April 27, 2022. Funeral service will be 11:00am Thursday, May 5, 2022 at EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1074 Idaho Ave. W, St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to service.

Jerry was born April 14th, 1933 in New Munich, MN...

Apr 25, 2022

Jeffery {Papa} Dean Bickford

July 8,1967- April 25,2022

Jeffery was the son of Ira(shorty) Jeff Bickford and Shirley Ann Merritt.

He left this world with many loved ones, his daughter Shelby and her two children Adrian and Zara, his son Taron (Megan) and their daughter Juniper along with many other adopted children and...