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Gurseal Aldridge

Jan 15, 2025

Gurseal Aldridge lovingly known as 'Granny Gurt- of Minnea lis. Minnesota passed away on January 15. 2025. due to nafuraJ causes. Gurseal was born on August I l. T956. to }immie and Sylvia Beverly in East Chicago Indiana. She was the oldest of 12 children.

Gurseal attended Donald E Gavit Jr./Sr. High School in Hammond. IN. During her lunior year of...

Vivian Olson

Jan 14, 2025

Vivian (Viv) Irene Olson, age 89, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her daughter's home in Rochester. Having had a personal relationship with her Savior Jesus, Vivian knew He would be waiting to welcome her to her eternal home in Heaven.

Vivian was born on August 10, 1935, and raised on Peaks Island in Portland, Maine,...

Sandra Johnson

Jan 14, 2025

Sandra Joan (Gorke) Johnson, age 85, of Minneapolis, MN entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Sandra was born on August 6, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of Minnehaha Academy and a life-long resident of Minneapolis, Sandra loved the Lord, her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith was the foundation of her life. She shared...

Lynn Kleven-Ford

Jan 13, 2025

Lynn Margaret Kleven-Ford, 73, of Isanti, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.

Born on June 13, 1951, in Warroad, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Kleven and Shirley Kling. Lynn grew up in Warroad but made her home in Isanti, where she became a cherished member of the community. She was known for her warm smile...

Larry Eldon Holmberg

Jan 13, 2025

Larry E. Holmberg was born March 5, 1946 in Willmar, MN to Eldon and Eunice (Holmgren) Holmberg.

He grew up on a farm near Pennock, attended one-room country schools and graduated from Willmar High School in 1964. After two years at Willmar Community College (now Ridgewater) he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a BS in landscape architecture and an...

William Moser

Jan 12, 2025

William "Bill" Earl Moser, age 58, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born on February 10, 1966, to Thomas and Patricia Moser, Bill was the youngest of five children and often joked about being the favorite.

Bill attended Saint Matthew's Catholic School and Humboldt High School in Saint Paul. He dedicated 25 years of...

Enid Cummings

Jan 11, 2025

The Gweemei, Cummings, Tweh, Fahnbulleh, Taylor, Morris, and Kpellecollie families announces with deep regrets the untimely demise of their mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, Enid Nellie Cummings. This sad event occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in New Brighton, Minnesota after an extended period of illness.

Enid was predeceased by her sister and adoptive mother, Lucia T. Cummings Fahnbulleh. She...

Alice Ruth Sheehan

Jan 11, 2025

Alice Ruth Sheehan, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1934. Her siblings, Irwin, Edwin, and Beverly are waiting for her in heaven. Her brother, Leslie, remains on this earth. Alice was close with her sisters-in-law, Kay and Judy Sheehan. Alice was preceded in death by her daughter, Louise (LoAnne) Zechmeister. Alice...

Theresa Thomas

Jan 10, 2025

Theresa Marie Thomas passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the most selfless, strong, and caring individual. Her favorite things included traveling and spending time with family. She will be missed dearly and has had a profound impact on everyone's lives she touched.

Theresa was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly;...

Judy Rae Heath

Jan 9, 2025

Judy Rae Heath, 83, of Minnetonka, MN, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Mount Olivet Careview Home, in Minneapolis, after a short battle with cancer and other health related issues.

She was born September 24, 1941 in LaCrosse, WI to Charles and Damaris (Rhoades) Young. On February 28, 1963, she married Oscar V. Heath in St. Paul, MN.Together, they had two...

Dorothy Williams

Jan 8, 2025

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Sister.

Age 97, died peacefully January 8, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 7, 1927 in St. Paul, MN.

Survived by children, Gary (Lori), Deborah (Joseph) Schulte, Joel (Dalia), Kathleen (Mark) Erickson, Robert (Julie), and Timothy (Peggy); 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two on the way.

Preceded in death by John, her loving...

Joshua Kerr

Jan 5, 2025

Joshua Eugene Kerr

Age 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2025.

Preceded in death by his sister, Malisa.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Robert and Carley and their mother, Krista; parents, John and Judy; brothers, John, Jr. (Jodi), Brad (Tammy) and Jason; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

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Sam Walter Pitchford III

Jan 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sam Walter Pitchford III on January 3rd, 2025.

Born on May 2nd, 1957, Sam Lived a full life of love, laughter, and joy, leaving a profound impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Sam loved fishing, playing spades and dominos, and his zest for life was unmatched. He thrived in the company...

Joseph Perkovich

Jan 3, 2025

Joseph Edward Perkovich, Age 73 of West St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2025. Joe was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Joe loved spending time in the outdoors whether it be fishing in the BWCA, tending to his flowers at home, or watching his grandchildren play in the backyard. He will forever be...

Alfonso Enriquez Panuco

Jan 1, 2025

Age 52 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: wife, Aleita; daughter, Hemione; parents, Idelfonso and Esther; siblings, Rodrigo, Carmen (Pablo Prieto), Rosalina, Juan (Vella), Norma (Martin Lopez), Maribel (Carlos Morales), Jose Ernesto (Theresa); and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Steven Katz

Dec 31, 2024

Steven Katz was born on September 13, 1945, and passed away on December 31, 2024, after living 79 full and impactful years. Capturing Steven's essence in just a few words seems impossible, yet it is in the stories and memories we share that we find a glimpse of the life he lived and the legacy he left behind.

Steven was a...

Cheryl Connery

Dec 28, 2024

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Caroline Strobel, brothers Jim and Bob. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Tom; children, Christopher (Staci) and Caitlin (Jake); twin brother, Daryl "Dake" (Liz) and sisters-in-law Donna, Carolyn and Malana; loving nephews and nieces; cherished grandchildren, Carinne, Colin, Eleanor and...

Michael Hurley

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Hurley

10/18/1965 - 12/28/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our brother Mike who passed away as a result of complications of gallbladder surgery.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Claire, and goddaughter, Christine.

He is survived by sisters, Ann Bergstrom, Mary Meisner, Kathi Lallier, Patti Newton, and...

James O'Leary

Dec 25, 2024

James David O'Leary, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on February 12, 1944, in Charlotte, North Carolina, James was the beloved son of Henry Steveson and Frances O'Leary.

James spent his early years in Charlotte before moving to Chicago, Illinois, where he met the...

Kellan Michael Ziebol

Dec 24, 2024

Kellan Michael Ziebol, age 29, passed away on December 24th, 2024. His family expresses their deep gratitude for the past six months spent reconnecting and engaging in many positive interactions.

Kellan had a gift for math and impressed everyone with his chess acumen in childhood. He could figure out technologies with ease, from the bicycles he took apart as a child...