OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Kathryn Marie Brewer

Kathryn Marie Brewer

Sep 11, 2026

Katie Brewer, age 82 of Saint Paul MN, passed away on Sept. 11, 2026.

 

Kathryn Marie Brewer was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on March 8, 1944, to Fredrick John Brewer and Bernice Amanda Miller. 

 

She earned her BA in Art & Education at Eastern Michigan University. After an early career in teaching she moved to Lutheran Campus Ministry and then Lutheran Social...

Treasure Alikai'James Bear Stops

Treasure Alikai'James Bear Stops

Sep 8, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF TREASURE ALIKAI' JAMES BEAR STOPS-HARVEY July 17, 2026 - September 8, 2026

A Precious Gift from God • Our Beautiful Angel on Earth and Now in Heaven • Our Little King Forever

A LIFE SO PRECIOUS, A LOVE SO ETERNAL

With hearts broken by a loss no parent should ever have to endure, we lovingly remember and honor our...

Ruth S Lijoodi

Ruth S Lijoodi

Sep 7, 2026

Beloved Wife • Mother • Grandmother

Sister • Aunt • Godmother

Passed away September 7th, 2026, in Minneapolis Minnesota

She attended Indiana State University Terre Haute Indiana where she took secretarial courses to begin a career as an executive secretary

Mama will be remembered for her loving heart, gentle spirit, kindness, and compassion for others.

Her leadership and advocacy touched many lives and the memories...

Jason William Heinl

Jason William Heinl

Sep 7, 2026

Jason William Heinl, age 57, of Oakdale, formerly of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2026.

Jason started working at Regions Hospital in the late 80's as a Pharmacy Technician and was a proud Union President and member of the AFSCME Local 722 (Council 5) chapter in which, there were many positive changes and developments with...

Dorothy Elizabeth Pearson

Dorothy Elizabeth Pearson

Sep 5, 2026

Dorothy E. Pearson July 27, 1938 - September 5, 2026

Dorothy Elizabeth (née Peterson) Pearson, 88, of New Brighton, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale.

Born in Moose Lake, MN to Carl and Helga Peterson, Dorothy was the youngest of three children. In August of 1960, Dorothy married her true love, Clinton Pearson, in...

Rick Kelly

Rick Kelly

Sep 4, 2026

Rick Kelly of Minneapolis, 75, left this life in late summer 2026.

Survived by many friends and his Golden Retriever Harry. Rick enjoyed his many Golden Retrievers through the years.

Peace be with you friend.

James William Chatman

James William Chatman

Sep 3, 2026

James W. ChatmanApril 3, 1963 - September 3, 2026James W. Chatman was born on April 3, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lee Cora Chatman. He was the beloved husband of Lottie Chatman and a proud father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Dad took pride in keeping things...

DeMarcus Scott Gibson-Beard

DeMarcus Scott Gibson-Beard

Aug 29, 2026

DeMarcus S. Gibson Beard, age 27 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on August 29, 2026.DeMarcus was born on November 4th, 1998, in Wyoming Minnesota to Candi Gibson and Charles Beard.Throughout his life DeMarcus touched the hearts of many. He has a genuine love for those around him and will forever be remembered for the kindness, laughter, and love he shared....

Mary Herrick

Mary Herrick

Aug 29, 2026

Mary Herrick, age 72, of Minneapolis, died on August 29, 2026. For more information, please contact Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 651-767-9333.

George Edward Shetka

George Edward Shetka

Aug 29, 2026

George E. ("Joe") Shetka, age 89, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, with his children by his side.

He graduated from Cretin High School in 1954 and in 1955 enlisted in the Air Force where he served as a jet engine mechanic until 1958. In 1957 he married his life-long sweetheart, Rose Marie Vomela. Following his military...

Peter Dean Wickert

Peter Dean Wickert

Aug 28, 2026

Peter Wickert Age 66, of Saint Paul, MN formerly of Appleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Peter got his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked at Chemplex in Clinton, IA for 2 years before going to graduate school at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Then he worked at 3M for 33...

Helena Sylvester

Helena Sylvester

Aug 26, 2026

Helena Sylvester of Saint Paul, formerly of Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026.

Helena was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Mary Sylvester, and by her siblings John, Robert, James, Willie, Peter, Mary Kate Fennessey, Sheila Ryan, and Margaret Crosby.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Sylvester and Margaret Hughes (Thomas) her grandchildren, Cody, Cory,...

Joshua David Lehinger

Joshua David Lehinger

Aug 25, 2026

Joshua Lehinger, aged 31, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly August 25th, 2026. He was sometimes a troubled young man, but he was always trying to grow and heal and live a kind life. He was devoted to his family and his friends. While he was an exceptionally bright man, his huge heart was his greatest attribute.

It was important...

Janis Rae Bonnema

Janis Rae Bonnema

Aug 24, 2026

Janis "Jan" Yelinek Bonnema, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on March 30, 1938, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Lilian and Merle Yelinek, Jan was strong-willed and independent from the start. She graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1956, attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and completed her physical therapy...

Dorothy Mae Hubbard

Dorothy Mae Hubbard

Aug 24, 2026

Dorothy Mae Spaulding was born on November 10, 1945, to James Montgomery Sr. and Hattie Mae Spaulding.Dorothy graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1964. That same year, her daughter Jean Denise Spaulding, was born to Dorothy Spaulding and Harvey Witherspoon.Dorothy loved her North side community and was deeply committed to supporting the people around her. She was involved in...

Gwen Denise Douville

Gwen Denise Douville

Aug 24, 2026

Douville, Gwen

Age 56 formerly of East St. Paul

Died at Our Lady of Peace on August 24, 2026 from a severe stroke.

Gwen is survived by her siblings, Lance and Lauren; niece, Sidney; and partner, Jim.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Rochelle "Rocky"; and sister, Joy.

Gwen was a kindhearted person who had a love and passion for animals....

Jill Marie Sizer

Jill Marie Sizer

Aug 22, 2026

Jill Sizer was born on November 19, 1951, in Glencoe, Minnesota, to Richard and Florence Sizer. Born twelve weeks premature, Jill was not expected to survive to her first birthday. With the help of a very determined mother, she went on to prove everyone wrong, living a full and remarkable life. She left us on August 22, 2026, at the...

Georgia Ann Elwell

Georgia Ann Elwell

Aug 20, 2026

Age 83, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reid and Anna Bernice (Page) Elwell; brother, Micheal; and sister, Jean (Terry Keir). She is survived by siblings Patricia (Brian Earley), John (Maureen Peltier), and James; and nephews and nieces Peter, Katherine (Justin...

Belle Dorothy Flynn

Belle Dorothy Flynn

Aug 19, 2026

Belle Dorothy Flynn Obituary 1938-2026The one and only, Belle Dorothy Flynn, 88, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026 surrounded by her loving family of friends and caregivers at Carondelet Village on the beautiful campus of St. Catherine's University.She and her twin sister, Shirley, were born on June 1, 1938 in Fairmont, Minnesota to John and...

Deanna Ruth Schuster

Deanna Ruth Schuster

Aug 19, 2026

Deanna (DeDe) Schuster passed away at age of 84 years old. She lived in St Paul, Mn. She was preceded by Jill Schuster (daughter), James R Schuster (spouse), Arlene K Huber (sister). She is survived by beloved children John, Jodi, Jeff (Michelle, Justin, Brandon). Granddaughters Sarah Schuster, and Rachel Tiziani (partner Bryan Cheney), Great grandchildren Nora Jillene Taylor, Hayes Paul...