OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas

Geoffrey George

Geoffrey George

Sep 20, 2025

Geoffrey Scott George, age 68, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 after a long illness.

Survived by his beloved wife, Deborah; sisters, Cindy (Randy), Vicki (Jim), and Judy (Bill); along with several nieces and nephews, disc golf buddies and musical friends.

Mary Ellen Simons

Mary Ellen Simons

Sep 19, 2025

Mary Ellen Simons, age 74, passed away September 19, 2025, at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mary Ellen as was her preferred salutation, was born June 14, 1951 in Caledonia, Minnesota, to Francis and Norma (Westman) Simons. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1969.She received a bachelor's degree from Winona State College in 1973. Mary Ellen had a varied series...

William Gurley

William Gurley

Sep 18, 2025

William Nyan Gurley was born in Nimba County, Monrovia, Liberia to Kau Mapu Saye and Saye Loiqui Gbradeh on November 29, 1952. William grew up alongside his two younger sisters, Yah and Annie, working on the family farm. He enjoyed playing soccer, and eventually went on to become a Professor of Math.

In February of 1987, William moved to New York,...

Polly Jackson

Polly Jackson

Sep 18, 2025

Polly, 96, passed peacefully surrounded by family on 9/18/25. She was born in Appleton, WI and graduated from Tudor Hall School (Indianapolis, IN) and later Bradford College (Haverford, MA).

She met the love of her life, John, while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Indiana and they were married for 67 years before his passing in 2020. They raised...

Barbara McKenzie

Barbara McKenzie

Sep 17, 2025

Born in Bloomington, MN to Charles and Mary McKenzie, the 3rd child out of 5 (4 girls 1 boy).

After moving to Red Wing, MN as a teenager, Barb met the man who would become her first husband, Edward (Ole) Bath in a way that Old Hollywood would describe as a "meet cute". They were for married for 22 years and...

Tomasz Majewski

Tomasz Majewski

Sep 14, 2025

It is with utter shock and devastation that we share the passing of Tomasz "Tom" Majewski, who left us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10:53 AM. He was only 45.

Tom passed away peacefully after a short yet courageous fight following a massive stroke suffered on Tuesday morning.

To all who knew him, Tom was a source of immense joy, laughter,...

Ioan Homorodean

Ioan Homorodean

Sep 14, 2025

Ioan HomorodeanJuly 9, 1932 - September 14, 2025

Ioan Homorodean, age 93 of Ham Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025.

Born on July 9, 1932, in Glod, Romania. Ioan lived a life defined by strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. He worked for many years in the mines, never shying away from hard work. He had a deep love for...

Jodi Petersen

Jodi Petersen

Sep 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Jodi Petersen, age 63, on Saturday September, 13th, 2025 in Watertown, MN. Jodi was born August 20th, 1962, growing up in White Bear Lake. She attended White Bear schools as well as Century College in their Sales program. Jodi has spent the past several years in Assisted living facilities, fighting various...

Valerie Schmidt

Valerie Schmidt

Sep 10, 2025

Valerie Louise (Creaves) Schmidt was born in 1935 to Albert Augustus Creaves and Katherine (Kitty) Louise Kelly in Wauconda, IL. Her father was a first-generation English immigrant and her mother's family immigrated from Ireland in the 1800's.

Val's early years on their farm, The Finchley Manor, instilled in her a love for animals and nature, especially dogs, that followed her entire...

Paula Hinton

Paula Hinton

Sep 10, 2025

HintonPaula Veronica77Paula Veronica Hinton, 77, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the Olivia Restorative Therapy and Nursing residence in Olivia, Minnesota on September 10, 2025.Paula graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in Social Work and Fine Arts. Her career was in the field of social work where she worked as a case manager....

Jennifer Poplawski

Jennifer Poplawski

Sep 9, 2025

Jennifer Poplawski (née Maier) passed away in Edina, Minnesota on September 9, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on August 8, 1951, to the late John David and Bernice (née Weinzierl) Maier.

After devoting many years to raising her family, Jennifer embarked on a new chapter by returning to school to become a registered...

Olga Ramos Robles

Olga Ramos Robles

Sep 8, 2025

Olga Iris Ramos Robles, a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, born on June 1, 1950, to her late father, Joe Ramos, and mother, Mercedes Robles, passed away on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at the age of 75.

 Olga was the loving mother of one child, Jacqueline Perez. She was very close to Jackie and her two grandchildren, Joseph and Edyth...

Charles McBride

Charles McBride

Sep 8, 2025

Charles (Chuck) McBride, aged 83, of White Bear Lake, MN and Mesa, AZ, died peacefully on September 8th, 2025 in Mesa with his wife and daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Henrietta; sisters, Elaine and Rita. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 56 years (and...

Stephen Quall

Stephen Quall

Sep 7, 2025

Stephen Ross Quall, 84 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away on September 7, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Stephen (Steve) was born on May 18, 1941 to Willard and Evelyn (Cheney) Quall.

He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1959 and went on to earn a BS Degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in...

Craig Hoffman

Craig Hoffman

Sep 7, 2025

Craig John HoffmanApril 4, 1951 - September 7, 2025With love and sadness, we announce the passing of Craig John Hoffman, who left this world on September 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Craig valued his friends and family and loved animals.Craig proudly served in the United States Army. In his younger years, he was a talented baseball player, known for his...

Robert Collier

Robert Collier

Sep 5, 2025

Dr. Robert Elliott Collier, a pioneering, deeply committed and generous emergency medicine (EM) physician, died at home Sept. 5 at age 77 after living with Parkinson's for over 16 years.

Committing to EM when it was a brand-new specialty, Bob spent his career working in emergency departments in city hospitals - including today's Hennepin Healthcare - leaving an indelible mark on...

Ezra Sexton

Ezra Sexton

Sep 5, 2025

Ezra T. Sexton, aged 44 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 after battling a severe digestive disorder for over twenty years.

Preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Vega Sexton; grandparents, Jerry and Marilyn Sexton, and Abelino and Juanita Vega; and some other aunts and uncles.

Survived by his brother, Eli Sexton; parents,...

Leo Carey

Leo Carey

Sep 4, 2025

Leo Francis Carey Jr., of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family.

Celebration of Life to be held at 11AM, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Minneapolis Veterans Home (5101 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis). Enter at building 19 and check at front desk for directions to the community room. Luncheon to follow at 1PM. Navy Honors to follow luncheon.

Memorials...

Bryan Klaes

Bryan Klaes

Sep 4, 2025

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bryan Timothy Klaes, age 37, on September 4th, 2025. Bryan was born on July 4th, 1988 in Neptune, New Jersey. Bryan moved to Minnesota in 1994 along with his parents and his two brothers. As an infant, Bryan was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, although his...

Daniel Sherpy

Daniel Sherpy

Sep 4, 2025

Daniel Henry Sherpy , age 72, died of lung cancer September 4, 2025 at Estates at Linden in Stillwater, MN. Daniel was born on August 12, 1953, to Duane and Lois (Gilles) Sherpy in Plum City, WI. He attended Plum City Schools, graduating in 1971.

A favorite memory for Dan was his time spent as a drummer in the band, Mommy's...