OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Laurence Paul Fenton
Feb 13, 2023
Fenton, Laurence P.
Age 90, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2023. Preceded by his parents, Walter and Anne Fenton ; his siblings, Elizabeth, Mark, and Joan ; and his son , Michael. Survived by his sister, Maryfaith Fox (Michael) ; his son, Richard (Mariam) ; granddaughter , Juna , and grandson , Demetrius ....
Edward William Flicek
Feb 12, 2023
Edward "Ed" William Flicek was born to Donna Nerud & William Flicek on October 5th 1950 in St. Paul, MN. He passed peacefully on February 12th, 2023. He is survived by brother Jim(Jill), daughter Erin, son Bryan, long time friend Maggie, grandchildren Angelo, Jayden, Will, and Andre. Ed was loved and his great sense of humor will be missed...
Wanda Mary Hertzog
Feb 7, 2023
Wanda Mary Hertzog, age 54, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. She loved many people, but was loved by many more. Preceded in death by: mother, Anna Mae; father, Dale; sister, Sondra; brother, Wade. She is survived by son, Michael; niece Anna; grandsons, Ethan & Wesley; fiancé Duane. A celebration of Wanda's life will take...

James Ouska
Feb 6, 2023
Ouska, James E. Jim's life journey came to an end 2/6/23. He leaves behind amazing memories of laughter, love, and music. He is missed by his wife Nila, family and friends. Full Obit on FB at a later date.
Renee Elizabeth (Nagel) Ratliff
Feb 6, 2023
Renee Elizabeth Ratliff, age 41 passed away February 6, 2023. Renee was so strong and fought a long battle against unprecedented diseases. She was the loving wife to her husband of 21 years Daniel. Throughout the years they went on many adventures and followed each other everywhere. She was kind and caring person who loved nothing more than spending...
Carlos Padilla
Feb 5, 2023
Carlos Padilla, age 51 from Corozal, Puerto Rico
On Sunday, February 5th, a caring, loving, and giving man left this world. He loved his family and friends beyond measure. He was proud of his Puerto Rican heritage and shined with joy when listening to the throbbing rhythm of salsa. His personality accentuated his loving heart making everyone...
James Gary Goff
Feb 4, 2023
James Gary Goff, age 88, of St. Louis Park, passed away February, 4, 2023. Jim was known for his entertaining stories, political enthusiasm, and his sense of humor. He enjoyed talking to everyone he met and was an avid dog and cat lover. Jim was born in St. Paul on November 5, 1934. He graduated from St. Thomas Academy...
Francisco "Cisco" Estrada
Jan 31, 2023
Age 52, of Westside St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023.
As a lifelong Westsider, Cisco loved his family and his community. He served as a Deputy Sheriff in Ramsey County, and in his spare time, was a Grillmaster and devoted DJ. There was nothing he enjoyed more than learning a new grill recipe and...
Daniel Craig Hanson
Jan 24, 2023
Daniel Craig Hanson Age 55 of New Hope, formerly of 35th Avenue South in Minneapolis and Winifred Street in St. Paul. Passed away in his home on January 24, 2023. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Phyllis. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Stephanie); sister, Beverly (Richard); and niece, Amanda. Dan was beloved by...
Eudel Zuniga
Jan 23, 2023
Eudel Zuniga "EZ" Age 72 from Saint Paul's West Side passed away on 1/23/23 after a courageous battle of Diabetes. Eudel passed surrounded by his Children, Grand-Children, family and friends. Family was most important to Eudel. He was a wonderful Father and Grand-Father. He loved all his family and built special bonds with each one of them. He was...
Alise "Lisa" Cumpston
Jan 17, 2023
Alise Elaine "Lisa" (Piper) Cumpston Aug. 24, 1947 - Jan. 17, 2023 Died at age 75 after fighting cancer for two years. Lisa was born on Aug. 24, 1947, to Kenneth and Frances Piper in Des Moines, Iowa, who went on to have her sister, Shirley (John) Rosebery. After graduating from West Des Moines Valley High School in 1965,...
Dennis "Hawk" Hawkins
Jan 15, 2023
Dennis "Hawk" Hawkins
Age 70 of Oakdale passed away on January 15th. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Hawkins and his parents Celestine and Wanda. He will be sadly missed by his wife Teri Schichel; children Erin(Jim) Collins and Nathan Hawkins; grandchildren Lidi Collins and Carter Collins; siblings Cheryl(Greg) Price, Craig(Barb) Hawkins, Celeste(Tim) Terbilcox,...
Ruel "Russ" Arnold Russell
Jan 12, 2023
Ruel Arnold Russell “Russ”
Age 70 of St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023.
Russ was a proud Navy Veteran and a strong Christian. He was a great handyman and was able to fix just about anything, especially cars. Russ had a weakness for ice cream and a soft spot for...
Gabrielle Louise Montgomery
Jan 8, 2023
Died peacefully on January 8, 2023 of natural causes. Gabby was the sweetest soul with a fun spirit and a huge heart. She absolutely loved boating on the St Croix with Gary “Gus” Gustafson and friends. She was at her best when surrounded by her countless friends, family and pets. Her kindness, selflessness, generosity and laughter made her truly...
Shelley Ann Racine
Jan 6, 2023
Shelley Racine Passed away peacefully Friday January 6, 2023. She was born February 18, 1958, in Stillwater Minnesota. She grew up on the West Hill and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1976 where she was active in cheerleading and enjoyed being in the choir. She then went on to receive her four-year college degree while working for 3M....
Shirley (Gross) Sheehan
Jan 5, 2023
Shirley passed away January 5th 2023, as her brother Ervin held her in his arms to bid her a final goodbye. She was surrounded by family and Pastor Karsten. Pastor performed a final prayer of Hope & Thanksgiving for a life well-loved and lived.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Willard B....

Patrick Warren Kelsey
Jan 4, 2023
I give you this one thought to keep - I am with you still - I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush...
Laurie Lee Thomson
2023
Laurie Lee Thomson, age 58, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on April 3, 2023.
She is preceded in passing by her granddaughter, Mariah Aubrecht.
Laurie is survived by her children, Tira (Keith) Fenning and Jessica Ramos; grandchildren, Logan and Faith (Aubrecht), Jomiah and Charlee Fenning; Carmen, Luis, Krystal, Alberto, Franky and Brooklyn (Elton); her mom,...
Ada Lou (Robinson) Crumble
2023
Ada Lou Robinson Crumble Passed away on February 1, 2023, age 80. Ada was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, auntie and friend. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 10, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Peter Claver, 375 Oxford Street North. Visitation one hour prior.
John R. Holum
2023
John Robert Holum August 31, 1928 – January 27, 2023
John R. Holum, 94, of St. Paul passed away January 27, 2023. Retired professor of chemistry at Augsburg College and chemistry textbook author. Born August 31, 1928, in Tracy, MN, son of Gilbert and Elvine Holum. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Holum, his...