OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Gary "Gus" Gustafson
Sep 14, 2023
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Gary “Gus”
Age 71 of St. Paul
Gus went to that great concert in heaven on September 14, 2023. Born January 31, 1952. Preceded in death by partner and love of his life, Gabrielle Montgomery; parents, Warren and Lorraine Gustafson; sister, Marilyn Barth. Survived by sister, JoAnn Butwinick (Jim), and many nieces...
Joseph "Joe" Upsher, II
Sep 10, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Upsher II age 88, of Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, September 10th 2023
Joe is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Upsher and Ethel Lee Scarver; his daughters Kim Upsher, Darlene Humphrey, and Bridget Lilly; and his son David Upsher
He will be sadly missed by his partner of over 50...
Lois Hill
Sep 9, 2023
Lois Hill was a Loving mother, relative, and upstanding Longfellow community leader for years...she was loved by all that knew her and will be Greatly missed...Rest in peace Mommy Bear.
Christopher J. Runtsch
Aug 22, 2023
Chris Runtsch March 15, 1980 - August 22, 2023 Chris passed away at home on August 22nd, surrounded by love and with Millie, our sweet Chihuahua, snuggled at his side.
Chris was a kind and gentle soul, caring friend, and an explorer and adventurer. He loved life, was always ready to try something new and...
Kimberlee Williams
Aug 21, 2023
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Paul J Carrizales
Aug 21, 2023
Paul J. Carrizales, 78, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN. The committal service for Mr. Paul Carrizales will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, 1:00 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Military honors are to be presented.
Beverly Mary Ann (McGing) Perry
Aug 21, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Perry of St. Paul, age 92 passed away on August 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph, daughter Cynthia Ales (Stephen Ales), Parents: Ann Ferdig and Michael McGing. Children: Laura Hermann (Joseph), Dianna Dunn (Dennis), Barbara Bougie (Linda Swanda), Jerry Olesen (Karen), Michael Olesen (Laurie), Joann Perry (Festus), Pamela Hernandez: 15...
Claudia Sarmiento Cruz
Aug 5, 2023
Claudia Sarmiento passed away August 5th, surrounded by loved ones due to complications of breast cancer. Survived by Francisco Hernandez, Sivoney Hernandez, Karla Otero, Katherine Otero. Will be greatly missed by family.
Theresa Mae King
Aug 4, 2023
Our beloved spiritual teacher, Ma Devi (Theresa King), left her body on August 4, 2023. She was a light to students across the U.S. and around the world. She was a lifelong student of spirituality and a vowed religious for 10 years, studying Christian theology across multiple countries. She explored Zen, Hinduism, Yoga, Shintoism, and other global spiritual traditions....
Jodi Lynn (Miller) Thurston
Aug 1, 2023
Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On August 1, 2023, Jodi Lynn Thurston joined her heavenly family and gained her wings at the age of 56, which was just too early. Born on August 6, 1966 to Leroy and Nan Miller. Jodi grew up in...
Barbara Anne (Steele) Hudson
Jul 30, 2023
Barbara Ann Steele Hudson—born April 8,1931; died July 30, 2023. Preceded in death by Philip Hudson, her husband for 56 years, her parents John and Grace Steele, and her sister Marilyn Postier. She will be missed by her son Jeffrey (Gail), her daughter Susan Lamont (DT); her grandchildren Sabrina Kim (Michael) two great-grandchildren Marina and Warren, Caleb, and Adam...
Dallas Lindgren
Jul 28, 2023
Dallas Rae Lindgren Age 81 passed away on July 28th, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ragna and David Lindgren. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson, her sisters Christine (Chick) Lane, and Nora (Roger) Kraemer, and many other family, friends, and loved ones. Dallas was a graduate of St. Paul Central High...
Lisa Ann (Lindorff) Lindorff
Jul 27, 2023
Lisa Ann Lindorff
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2023, age 60, after a helluva fight with cancer.
Preceded in death by daughter, LaNell Lopez; mother, Dorothy Schlie; father, Richard Lindorff; brother, David Lindorff; nephew, James Lindorff; uncle, Gene Suave; and Robert Lopez.
Survived by children, Gregory Lopez, and Bobbi...

Raymond Sandford
Jul 26, 2023
Sandford, Raymond, age 69, was born on January 4, 1954 and died July 26th, 2023. Raymond spent his life in the St. Paul area and attended Henry Sibley High School. He worked several different jobs through the years and was a deeply spiritual man with a wonderful singing voice. After dying unexpectedly, Raymond became a donor. Raymond always prayed...
Darlene (Waldon) Listerud
Jul 26, 2023
Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Listerud, and sons, David and Dean Wagner. Survived by daughters, Georgia Kortus-Moehnke and Katherine Sergot; daughter-in-law, Donna Neihart; grandchildren, Alisha (Bruce) Steinke, Mitchell (Sharaya) Kortus, Collin (Xylana) Sergot, Robert Moehnke, Sydney Wagner-Kortus, Austin Gaughran, Emily Sergot, Tim Moehnke, Daniel Moehke & Elizabeth Sergot; great grandchildren Joe, Hannah, Olivia, Jonny and Ava; and...
Dennis Lee Deloye
Jul 22, 2023
Dennis Lee DeLoye, age 69, of Spooner Wisconsin (formerly of St. Paul, MN), passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 22, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Lucille (Love) DeLoye; brothers Jerome Born, James Born and John "Jack" DeLoye and sister Debra Horning....
Shirley "Dee Dee" Marie Maragia
Jul 15, 2023
Shirley Maragia (Zamora) "Dee Dee" Was a Loving Wife, Sister, Auntie, and Great-Auntie. At the Age of 61, Dee Dee passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 15, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Rufus and Esther Zamora. Survived by devoted husband, Emmanuel, throughout nearly 30 years of marriage, and siblings Gilbert (Anne), Miguel (Dawn), &...
Jacob August Wojta
Jul 14, 2023
Died peacefully at his home in North Saint Paul, Minnesota on July 13, 2023. Despite the many physical and cognitive challenges he faced, he never lost his love of life and touched and enriched the lives of so many people. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joseph Wojta and August Mennicke; and grandmother, Helen Wojta. Survived by his parents...