OBITUARIES

Chris Vruno

May 13, 2025

Chris Anthony Vruno Jr. (38), born March 13th, 1987, in Burnsville, MN to Lydia Castillon(Ramirez) & Chris Vruno Sr. (deceased), died May 13th 2025 at his home in West St.Paul. Chris(Tinky) made the world brighter with his infectious laugh and his infamous hugs wereguaranteed to make your day. We know more people loved him than we can count and we...

Dorothy Stewart

May 12, 2025

Dorothy Carlson Stewart passed away on May 12, 2025, after a year in comfortable hospice care in Saint Paul, MN surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1941, in New Britain, Connecticut, Dottie attended Mount Holyoke College and went on to earn her master's degree from Case Western Reserve School of Applied Social Sciences, where she met James...

Mary Schierenbeck

May 10, 2025

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF MARY SCHIERENBECK

On October 23, 1945, the Lord blessed Earl and Laura Grimes of Marquette, MI, with a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Mary was received into God's family through the washing of Holy Baptism and confirmed in the Christian faith in May of 1959 at St Paul's Lutheran Church of Green Garden, MI.

Upon graduating from Graveraet High School...

Jeffrey Pipes

May 7, 2025

Jeff passed away peacefully at home surrounded by people who loved him.Survived by Wife Leona/daughters Jade & Jennifer. Grandchildren Donovan & Alana. Great Grandchildren Ayvon & Avaya. Siblings Jim, Tim, Janet, Leeann, Lynn, Lori & their families.Preceded in death by 1st wife Teri, parents William and Eleanor.A special Thank you to Leeann for her love& support throughout his illness.

James Stewart

May 7, 2025

Dr. James Brewer Stewart, husband, father, grandfather, esteemed History Professor Emeritus and lifelong social justice champion passed away surrounded by family on May 7 at the age of 84. In his dance with cancer Jim chose quality of life over quantity and passed 6 days prior to being joined by his beloved wife Dorothy Stewart (neé Carlson).

James was born August...

Donald Albrecht

May 6, 2025

Donald E. Albrecht, 77, passed away on May 6, 2025, in his home, Roseville, MN.

Donald is survived by Kristen (Todd) Schmittou - daughter, of Brooklyn Center, MN, Jessica (Matt) Olney - daughter, of Tampa, FL, Zachary Schmittou - grandson, Cameron Schmittou - grandson, Jack Olney - grandson, and Sean Olney - grandson.

Donald is preceded in death by Henry...

Wayne Nystrom

May 6, 2025

Wayne Kenneth Nystrom age 86, of Pine City, passed away on May 6, 2025.

He was born on May 19, 1938 to Oscar A. Nystrom and Magna (Amanda) Eckre in Milwaukee, WI. When Wayne was 4 years old, his family moved to Minneapolis. At the time, there were 6 children and a 7th child would be born later. Wayne attended Robbinsdale...

Bruce Jones

May 6, 2025

Bruce Jones, age 80, of Minnesota, formerly of Portland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2025.

Bruce was born on February 15, 1945, in Portland, Maine. In 1991, he moved to Minnesota, where he built a life rooted in family, service, and community. He served in the National Guard and brought that same sense of dedication to everything he did.

Bruce...

Anthony Brown

May 2, 2025

Anthony Hugh Brown, 49, passed away on May 2nd, 2025 surrounded by his family in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Anthony was born on March 29th, 1976 in Columbus, Georgia to Relda and Lawrence Brown. Anthony was the youngest of Relda and Lawrence's children. He spent his early childhood summers alternating between his paternal grandparents' home in Georgia and his maternal grandparents' farm...

Leonard Gardner

May 2, 2025

Leonard Bernell "Bernie" Gardner, 87, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Fairview, Montana to parents Leonard Henry "Happy" and Anna Mabel Peterson Gardner, Bernie was a Boys State representative and went on to attend the School of Mines in Butte, Montana. He graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, in 1961. He...

Keith Marriott

May 2, 2025

Keith Marriott, 91, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. Keith is survived by Neil Marriott - son, of Prior Lake MB, Chris Marriott - son - Melbourne FL, Andrew Marriott - son, of Calgary AB, and his two grandchildren, Ryan Marriott and Alana Marriott, both of Prior Lake. Keith is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey...

Tatiana Fisher

Apr 29, 2025

Tatiana A. Fisher, age 67, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Russia, passed away unexpectedly on April, 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Anatolyevna Zhuravlova and Nina Zhuravlova.

Survived by beloved husband, Gregory; son; sister, Lena Papirnaya; and other family and friends.

Funeral service 11AM, Thursday, May 8, at St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church (854 Woodbridge St., St. Paul). Visitation one hour...

Richard Klick

Apr 26, 2025

Richard Frank Klick, age 82, of Roseville, Minnesota passed away peacefully April 26, 2025 with his family by his side. Loving husband of 53 years to Diane Klick and devoted father to Joshua (Christine) and Jessica Lawton (Alex). Proud grandpa (affectionately referred to as Jagi) to Emmett, Lucy, Grant and Rex. Caring brother to Delores Czaja (Jim) and Frank Klick...

Patrick Bostwick

Apr 25, 2025

Bostwick,Patrick Joseph 60 years old

Patrick "Paddy B" Bostwick from the West Side of St. Paul passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on 4/25/25

Known by many in his St Paul West Side community as Uncle Paddy for his strong social presence at any gathering whether it be family or a neighborhood event. He consistently shared an immense...

Pamela Hare

Apr 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pamela Patrice Hare, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, who peacefully entered eternal rest on April 23, 2025 at the age of 64.

Pamela was born on July 11, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Sophia Bean and Earskin Bean. She spent half her life in St. Louis before...

Duncan Abram

Apr 23, 2025

After a 10 year courageous battle with illness including five years on dialysis, Duncan Abram, age 64, of White Bear Township, passed away on April 23, 2025 at home with his wife at his side.

Duncan was born to Dale and Beverly Abram on March 9, 1961 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in South St. Paul and married his...

William Geatz

Apr 15, 2025

William "Bill" Robert Geatz, age 87, of Fargo, passed away on April 15, 2025, after having struggled with Alzheimer's for several years, and shortly after his beloved wife, Marge.

Bill was born on March 10, 1938 in Grand Forks, ND to Adam and Clarice (Bergan) Geatz. Bill was raised in the Catholic faith and grew up playing various sports. Bill enlisted...

Willamae Swenson

Apr 15, 2025

Willamae Ellen (Campbell) Swenson

Age 86 of White Bear Lake

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother

Died peacefully in the presence of her family on April 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella Mae Campbell; and grand-baby Grinde. She is deeply missed by those who survive her: husband of 65 years, Duane; children, David (Chris), Kathy (Scott) Grinde, Kristine...

Meredith Allyn Weltmer

Apr 10, 2025

Meredith - Livestream

Meredith Weltmer was the son of Violet Romain (Moody) Weltmer and Herbert Charles Weltmer.

He is survived by his wife, Mary-Jane (McCall) Weltmer; sister, Mary Iola Weltmer; daughter, Shawrene (Weltmer) Rance; son-in-law, Gregory Rance; son, Shayne Weltmer; daughter-in-law, Bethanne (Sheldon) Weltmer; and grandchildren, Christopher, Joy, Abigail, Ceili, Jocelyn, Benjamin, and Zoe Weltmer.

Meredith was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and...

Daniel Hahn

Apr 7, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Hahn, age 58, of Eagan, passed away April 7th, 2025.

Dan had battled alcohol addiction for most of his life, and unfortunately succumbed to this disease after many years of struggling with his sobriety and a severe decline in his physical health due to this demon.

Born in Arkansas, Dan was an extremely talented musician....