OBITUARIES

Paul Willer

Jul 7, 2025

Paul Franklin Willer, 91, passed away of natural causes July 7, 2025 in Oakdale, Minnesota.

Paul was born and resided in Fort Wayne, Indiana and later moved to Sodus, Michigan. Paul earned degrees from Purdue University and the University of St. Francis and dedicated his career to teaching English before he transitioned to quality control work at Bendix (now Bosch) in...

Terrell Brown

Jul 6, 2025

Terrell Jay Brown of Minneapolis, MN passed away at home on July 7, 2025. Terrell was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Valley High School. He was on the high school swim team which is an activity he enjoyed throughout his entire life. After high school, Terrell attended Drake University in Des Moines, receiving his Bachelor's...

Jennifer Oehrlein

2025

Jennie, age 49, passed away peacefully with her family around her at her home in St. Paul. She had been ill for several years, in and out of the hospital. With no more treatment options, Jennie decided to enter hospice care. We are so grateful for the time we had to love, laugh with, and care for her during her...

Theodore "Ted" Koch

Jul 5, 2025

Ted was born April 3, 1939 to Theodore and Florence Koch of St. Paul, MN. He passed away at the Alton Memory Care on July 5, 2025. Ted was a gentle soul who lived expressing optimism and gratitude. He loved St. Paul and was a graduate of St Paul Academy where he was active in bugle and drum corps and...

Linda Garza

Jul 2, 2025

Linda was born on 11/22/1952 in St.Paul Minnesota to Donald and Mildred Smith. She grew up in Saint Paul and later built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.She will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and the way she made everyone feel welcome and loved. Her home was always open, and her arms...

Tamara Ann Peterson

Jun 22, 2025

Mom loved all people unconditionally, her love knew no boundaries. She would give the shirt off her back or her last dollar to anyone in need. She loved her four children and seven Grandchildren with every fiber of her being. Mom also considered the four-legged furry loves as her babies, too. To keep moms love alive, we encourage to love...

Rachel Prokop

Jun 22, 2025

ProkopRachel Natividad (Mancha)Age 56

Rachel, 56, of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on June 22,2025.35 years of Minnesota State Service.

Rachel was a passionate cook, a film and romantic novel enthusiast, and a true Cancer who found peace near the water. She cherished warm family moments filled with laughter, storytelling, and plenty of food. Rachel lived with heart, resilience, and grit. Though...

Harry Kiyee

Jun 21, 2025

Harry M. Kiyee, Sr. was born on February 23, 1952, in Maghribi, Marshall, Liberia, to the union of Brown T. Kiyee and Sarah Dayway Kiyee.

He spent his early childhood in Zwedru and Grand Gedeh and began his education in Harper, Maryland, Liberia. From a young age, Harry had a deep love for mathematics and agricultural studies. He often worked...

Adrian Armont

Jun 16, 2025

Adrian Lamon Armont, age 62, of St. Paul, formerly of Lutcher, LA, entered eternal rest on June 16, 2025.

A dedicated husband and father, Adrian resided in Hopkins, MN, with his loving wife, Lenear Joseph Armont. He held various positions and skills in life, from tree cutting, to custodial work. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and...

Faye L. Jacobsen

Jun 15, 2025

 Faye L. Jacobsen, age 78, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away on June 15, 2025.

Faye was born on August 5, 1946, in Mankato, Minnesota, to John and Mildred (Gekeler) Timmerman. She was the youngest of their four children.

After attending Mankato High School, Faye married Dorman “Jake” Jacobsen, and together they had three daughters. The family relocated to California for many...

Deidra L. Steele

Jun 15, 2025

Home Going Celebration For

Deidra LaFran Steele

Sunrise: September 27, 1970 - Sunset: June 15, 2025

~Life Reflections~

Deidra "Beeka" LaFran Steele was born September 27, 1970 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charlene Steele Rilinger and Donald L. White.

She was educated in the Kansas City Missouri and Oklahoma City School Districts.

She was a very joyful woman who loved her sports and her family. It...

William "Bill" Mons Mahlum

Jun 10, 2025

William (Bill) Mons Mahlum, deeply loved by family, friends, and (almost) all who knew him, died on June 10, 2025. Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Bill was raised in Duluth by his mother, Marie Koop Mahlum, after the early death of his father, Milton Mons Mahlum, when Bill was just four years old. Shaped by the strength of his mother...

Paulette Brinson

Jun 8, 2025

Paulette Jean Brinson

February 24th, 1955 - June 8th, 2025

Paulette was born to parents Minnie and Quiller Brinson in Ohio before she and Marilyn met in 1975. They spent 5 years in Germany and were officially married in 2019. They spent 50 years together before Marilyn sadly passed away.

She is survived by

Step-children Antwan and Paul Gipson.

Grand Children; A'Tileana Daniel, Nasir Jermon,...

Steven Hay

Jun 7, 2025

Steven Wayne Hay, 65, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away Saturday morning, June 7th, 2025, at Cerenity Marian of St. Paul, surrounded by family, friends, and a caring medical team, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Steven was born on June 7th, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Wayne Jesse Hay and Loris (Frye) Hay. He grew up in Minneapolis before moving...

Dawn Hess

Jun 6, 2025

Dawn Louise Hess (Natzke) passed away in her home Thursday, June 5th. Dawn was born December 3rd, to mother, Veronica Urbanski and father, Dennis Natzke (Darlene). She is survived by her devoted husband, Bryan Hess of 31 years; her children, Andrew Dahl, Megan Fleming (Taylor), Ryan Hess (Amanda), and Rebecca Hess (Alex); grandchild, Judith Hess; along with brothers and sisters,...

Lois Wintersteen

Jun 6, 2025

Lois (Beaver) Wintersteen was born on November 9, 1934 in Warroad MN. She

was educated in Minnesota and Texas, and graduated from Luther College in 1956.

She received a Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University, and had a

long and outstanding career as a psychiatric social worker.

Lois was passionate about social justice and was committed to people around

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Mona Langston

Jun 5, 2025

Mona Lisa Langston, born on August 10, 1961, passed away on June 5, 2025. A proud alumna of Mankato State University and Howard University School of Law, Mona dedicated her life to public service, making a significant impact in the fields of law and politics. In her younger years, she worked on Democratic presidential campaigns and had the esteemed privilege...

Chalin Marcum

Jun 3, 2025

Chalin Riley Marcum

July 15, 2001 - June 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chalin Riley Marcum, who left this world far too soon on June 3, 2025, at the age of 23.

Born on July 15, 2001, Chalin lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a heart that was simply too big for this world. He had...

Ronda Wind-Williams

Jun 1, 2025

Ronda Wind-Williams, age 43, of St. Paul, entered eternal rest on June 1, 2025.

Ronda was born on March 17, 1982. She left behind 3 wonderful sons, Daniel (Sarah) Wind, Casper Rousseau and Louis Rousseau; father, Ronald Williams; auntie, Candy (Candice); uncle, Kevin (Deanna) Williams; brothers, Levi and Robert Wind; sisters, Anita and Diane (Laurie) Williams; nephews, Avonte, Tyrese, Avery,...

Ronald Mezera

May 31, 2025

Ronald peacefully passed away in the hospital due to chemotherapy complications.

Married to Gale since 1973, he is survived by five children: Darlene (Tom) Nordwall, Ron Disbrow, Christine (David) Kotten, Greg Niemela, and Angela (Dave) Martinson. Grandchildren: Alicia (Bill), Alexis, Erika, Greggory (Kayla), Jeniffer, Joseph (Ashley), Joshua, Justin, Matthew, Michael, Ronald, and Samantha. Great-grandchildren: Adiley, Arabella, Aurelia, Isabella, Liam,...