OBITUARIES

Robert "Bobby" Tricola

Dec 5, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Tricola Age 80, of St. Paul Our angel went to Heaven December 5, 2021. Bobby was a kind and gentle soul who was well-loved by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Bobby is survived by his siblings, Pat Elling, Rosemary Tricola, Joyce (Mike) Hughes and Joseph (Jill) Tricola. Services will be held at a...

Steven Lee Conroy

Dec 5, 2021

Steven Lee Conroy, 56 Left this Earthly Realm Dec. 5th, 2021. St Paul, MN. Steve was born on Nov 3rd, 1965, in Rice Lake Wi to Clarence (Bud) Conroy and Mona (McInnis) Conroy. He was the youngest of 4 children, Sharon (Dan) Bauer, Vicki (Steven) Schrieber, and preceded in Death by Dennis (Sally) Conroy. Steve Graduated Class of 1984...

Michael Overby

Dec 2, 2021

Michael Lawrence Overby passed away Thursday, December 2nd at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Overby and is survived by his mother, Lavonne Overby, his siblings Steve Overby, David Overby, and Pam Sorenson, and his children Mary, Sarah, Jonathan, and Joshua Overby.

Michael graduated from Tolna High School in 1985...

Timothy H. Allen

Dec 1, 2021

Timothy H. Allen aka Tool Man. Born 8/30/62, Tim passed surrounded by family on 12/1/21, age 59. Married 24 years (yes, to the same woman!). Tim is survived by his wife, Barb, his mother, Gloria, his sons, Tyler (Taylor) and Justin (Mallory), his grandson, Carter, his brother, James, and his sister, Amy. Tim was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, a proud...

Gary Willard Williams

Nov 29, 2021

Age 83, of Maple Grove, passed away November 29, 2021.  Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen, his parents, Clyde and Mertyce Collins, Brothers Michael Collins, Dennis Collins and Donald Collins, sister Marie Collins (Baas) and daughter Julie (Williams) Dubak.  Gary grew up in Alexandria, graduated from Central High School in 1956.  Gary joined the Navy in...

Grace Stanton

Nov 29, 2021

Grace Stanton, 71, a lifelong resident of St. Paul passed away on November 29, 2021.

A memorial service for Grace will be hosted at Bethel Lutheran Church, 670 W Wheelock Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55117, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 beginning at 12 noon.  Seating for the service will begin at 11:45 am and guests will be...

Mario Gonzalez Vazquez

Nov 26, 2021

MARIO GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ Age 46, of West St. Paul and Durango, Mexico, passed away on November 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Matilde; children Mario Alexis (Alex), Luis Eduardo (Alejandra), Nestor Alonzo (Jennifer), Alyson Guadalupe; grand children Paloma, and 2 grand babies that are on the way ; his parents, Alberto Gonzalez and Maria...

Maria Christina Flores Valencia

Nov 22, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MARIA CRISTINA FLORES VALENCIA HAS BEEN CANCELLED IN ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. INTERMENT CALVARY CEMETERY, MADELIA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 9:30 AM.

María Cristina Flores Valencia, a mother, and loving friend, born on July 19, 1937, passed away on Monday, November 22, at the age of 84.

Cristina was the...

Layiwola Alabi

Nov 16, 2021

Layiwola Yekini “Baba” Alabi, age 59 of St. Paul MN, passed away surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 2021, after a long battle with liver cancer and its complications. He was born on May 8th, 1962, in Lomé, Togo to Layiwola Salami and Adjidjali Kalenou. He spent his childhood between Lomé and Badou, while visiting family...

Joseph V. Collis

Nov 13, 2021

Joseph V. Collis, age 63, passed suddenly on November 13, 2021.  Beloved by all who knew him.

Survived by mother, Pat Collis; brother, Jim Collis and his family (Mary Beth, JJ and Katie); and sister Beth.

A celebration of his life will be held in the future.

Fly free and far...

Carolyn Taylor Burr

Nov 12, 2021

Carolyn Taylor Burr died on November 6, 2021, in her home in St. Paul, Minnesota, due to complications from SCA6 ataxia. Carolyn, who was also called Bettz, was born June 17, 1939 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of Melvin Holmes Taylor and Elaine Culp Taylor. She grew up in western North Carolina and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke...

Elie Doby, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Elie Doby Jr., age 61, of Little Canada, formerly of Yazoo City, MS, gained his angel wings on November 10, 2021, surrounded by family.

Survived by his mother, Rosie May; lifelong partner, Cindy Kirk; children, Tamarah, Rosieanna (Tiffany), Elizabeth (Gerardo), Miranda, Amanda (Derek), Carmella, Elie III, and Zahara; 12 grandchildren; along with many relatives and friends.

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Elie Doby Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Elie Doby Jr., age 61, of Little Canada, formerly of Yazoo, MS, gained his angel wings on November 10, 2021, surrounded by family.

Full obituary to follow.

Elizabeth Ann (Kendrick) Lippert

Nov 9, 2021

Elizabeth “Betsey” Lippert, age 63 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Nov. 9th 2021 after fierce battle with brain cancer and its complications.

She was born on May 6th, 1958 in Wichita, KS to Dr. J Gilleran Kendrick and Mary (Dyer) Kendrick. Her childhood was spent in Wichita, showing horses with her...

Irene Sylvia (Kanasky) Murk

Nov 8, 2021

Irene Sylvia Murk, 99, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Sartwell and Alfred Murk; son, Michael Dehn; and granddaughter, Janelle Jackson.

Irene will be missed by her son, George (Sue) Sartwell; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Memorial Service...

Marjorie "Marge" Joan (Schaefer) Peterson

Nov 4, 2021

Marjorie Joan Peterson (nee Schaefer)

Age 87, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021, at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks. She was born in St. Paul, was a 1951 graduate of St. Paul Central High School, a 1955 graduate of the University of Minnesota (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude) and later in 1985, after raising three...

Michele (Child) Carlson

Nov 1, 2021

Michele “Mikki” (Child) Carlson passed away on November 1, 2021. A born entertainer, many would consider Mikki the funniest person they knew. She was kind-hearted and generous, and more than anything, she loved being a mom.

Her absence will be deeply felt by those who survive her – her daughters, Madeline Jo Carlson and Molly Lyn Child;...

Betty Jane (Tolen) Janecky

Oct 30, 2021

Betty Jane Tolen was born in Stillwater MN on May 27, 1920, and passed away in St. Paul MN on October 30, 2021. Predeceased by George, her loving husband of 47 years, and her beloved daughter Jane Elizabeth. Betty was a force to be reckoned with. A lifelong Episcopalian. First female president of the student body at Stillwater High...

Keith William Fawcett

Oct 30, 2021

Keith William Fawcett Age 60, of St. Paul, passed away after a long illness on October 20, 2021. Keith was a lifelong Westsider. He enjoyed a 35+ year career at the Wilder Foundation and Cerenity Care Center. Keith did not know how to stay still. When not at work, Keith could be found either tinkering away at some new...

Sylvia Smith Clark

Oct 24, 2021

Sylvia Smith Clark May 7, 1933 - October 24, 2021

Sylvia was born in Washington, DC, to Virginia and Fred M. Smith and grew up in New Orleans, LA. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Radcliffe College. She was married to David Clark and they raised their family in Holland, MI. The family...