OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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,...

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.

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...

Dec 30, 2022

Avelardo "Chon" Gallegos, Jr. Age 58 of Texas passed away on Friday, December 30th. He is preceded in death by his parents Abelardo (Lalo) and Ernestina. He is survived by his children Christopher (Venessa) Gallegos, Krystle (Tesfaye) Aschenaki, Lisa (Erick) Tysk, AJ Gallegos; Grandchildren Victoria, Natalia, Valencia, Olivia, Tesfaye, Niko, Ruth; and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends....

Dec 30, 2022

Roberta Ann Morrison passed away unexpectedly in her home on December 30, 2022. She was 65. Survived by children, Crystal Brown, Norman Strong, Alice Strong, Ulysses Strong; grandchildren, Rose Gonzalez, Roberta Strong, Stanley Brown, Patricia Brown, Tawny Strong, Precious Strong, Victor Strong, Francisco Solis, Victor Solis, Christian Strong, Allison Strong, Ulysses Strong, Terrence Strong, Louis Strong, Sheldon Strong, Hopa...

Dec 30, 2022

Jesse Espinoza

Passed away peacefully with a daughter by his side on December 30, 2022, age 84. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Rene; grandson, Zach; many brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Kimberly Belisle (Milo Luppen), Tanya VanAlstine (Joe), Jessica O’Neal (Minnow), and Brian Yates; grandchildren, Trent, Hannah, Chase, Ellie, Tyler, Dana, and Brandy Lynn;...

Dec 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas Field Nordland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 25, 2022

Steve Scharffbillig

12/25/2022

Passed away unexpectedly.

Preceded by parents Gene and Barbara Scharffbillig; brothers Jeff and Greg (Cricket)

Survived by children Dennis (Angie) Scharffbillig, Abbie (Joe) Drews, Alex (Chelsea) Buchanan; grandchildren, Cody, Karlie, Brie and Ella; siblings Pork (Lynne), Terry (Kim), Jodi (Todd), Randy (Shiela), Kelly.

Many other family...

Dec 23, 2022

Mark Kenneth Thomford, Age 68 of St. Paul Died on December 23, 2022 Preceded in death by mother, Shirley Warner, uncle, Harold(Bonnie Busson), and aunt, Clare Ferber(Bob). Survived by father, Ken Thomford, special friends Mary Jane Ferber & Carolyn Jones, Peggy & Bill Tate, and the whole Ferber family along with cousins, extended family, and friends. Mark was a...

Dec 22, 2022

LOUIS POTHEN Age 87 of St. Paul, died Dec 22. Louis is survived by sister Marjorie Murphy and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by siblings, Angeline, Irene, Melvin and Robert.

Services on Tuesday, Dec 27 with visitation at 10:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw- Highland, 671 S. Snelling Ave., St Paul....