OBITUARIES

Todd Torgerson

Apr 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, father, and brother, Todd Harlen Torgerson. Todd went to be with our lord on April 6, 2025, at the age of 57. Todd was born to Harlen and Sandy Torgerson on September 26, 1967, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Todd is a graduate of Alexander Ramsey High...

Mary Margaret McMahon

Apr 2, 2025

Mary Margaret McMahon

March 18, 1945 - April 2, 2025 (80). Mary was born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1945. She was the oldest of seven children. She graduated from Regina High School and attended Barat College. Mary had an independent spirit and a big heart. She was a talented singer, a great cook, and had many life-long friends.

She was preceded...

Samuel Sargent

Mar 31, 2025

Samuel Robert Sargent, age 33, of St Francis MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2025. His death was due to complications of a traumatic injury which occurred in 2022.

Sam persevered and continued to follow his calling as an admired teacher of physical education and health for elementary and middle school students, as well as a coach on courts and...

Ana América Arias

Mar 31, 2025

Ana América Arias, o Mamá Meca para sus familiares más cercanos, nació el 18 de febrero de 1957. Hija de Lázaro Arias y Rosa Amalia Cambray. Ana nació en La Libertad, El Salvador. Viuda de Jorge Alberto Flores Calderón, Ana deja a su madre, su hermana María Elizabeth Arias y sus tres hijas: Teresa Sletten, Ana Arias y Delfina Cáceres....

Juana Rivera

Mar 29, 2025

Juana Rivera, 83 años, residente de Landfall, Minnesota, anteriormente de Sahuayo, Michoacán, México, falleció el 29 de marzo de 2025 rodeada de su familia.

Era una querida madre, abuela, hermana, tía y amiga. Conocida por amar la Coca-Cola, la comida picante y la jardinería. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con sus nietos y seres queridos. Siempre dispuesta a ayudar.

Le precedieron en la...

Keith Letourneau

Mar 27, 2025

Mr Keith Letourneau, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by family.

Keith was born in Saint Paul, MN to Maurice Letourneau and Grace Letourneau.

He is survived by his wife Sandra; children Renee Chandler and Mark (Barbara) Letourneau; grandchildren David (Tegan) Christopher, Cole Letourneau and Tara Letourneau; great grandchildren Eli Christopher and Lucy Weston.

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James Tonneson

Mar 26, 2025

James Owen Tonneson of St. Paul, Minnesota, died on March 26, 2025.

James (Jim) was born March 30, 1944, to Margaret (Thorenson) and Otto Tonneson in Minot, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm near Newburg and attended Newburg and Dakota Lutheran School, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1962.

Jim attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, graduating in 1966. He...

Kathleen Kauppi

Mar 25, 2025

Kathleen Margaret Kauppi née Hutz, age 80, of Forest Lake formally of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who demonstrated love and generosity every day of her life. Kathleen was born on September 9, 1944 to Leonard and Ann Hutz. She attended primary school at St. Matthew’s Catholic...

Edward Kubes Jr.

Mar 24, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Edward "Ed" Charles Kubes Jr., age 78, of White Bear Township, on March 24, 2025.

Ed was born in Northfield, MN to Edward Sr. and Doris Kubes on July 1, 1946. Ed met Kathy Gangl in highschool and they married on October 6, 1966. They were together for almost 60 years. Ed...

Christopher Desiato

Mar 23, 2025

Christopher Joseph Desiato, age 36, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Born on December 4, 1988, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William Joseph and Kathy Jean Desiato. Christopher - known to many simply as Chris - left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him.

Chris was a man whose warmth and generosity defined his...

Mary Caylor

Mar 22, 2025

Mary Catherine (Winn) Caylor, 81, of Eagan, Minnesota passed away peacefully March 22, 2025 after a brief illness. Mary was born July 17, 1943 in Ojai, California to Francis and Corrinne (Johnson) Winn.

Mary grew up in a military family and lived in several places in the United States and Japan. She graduated from Mercy H.S. in Omaha, Nebraska and she...

Brian Burge

Mar 20, 2025

Brian D. Burge, Age 62

Preceded in passing by his father, James A. Carey, longtime girlfriend, Pamela (Deniece) Burge, and nephew Matthew Carey.

Brian faced many challenges in life, but his words and actions showed his deep love for his family. He worked various contracting jobs, but his favorite was at a winery. He loved working there, tending...

Ronnie Jackson

Mar 14, 2025

Ronnie Jackson, of Maplewood, passed away on March 14, 2025.

Crusita Rodriguez

Mar 14, 2025

Crusita Rodriguez was born September 14, 1934, in Taft, TX, to Manuel Lara and Maria Gonzales.

Preceded in death by her parents, and her daughters, Maria Luisa, Gloria Ann, Beatrice and Mary Alice.

Crusita enjoyed shopping, going to Mexican dances and most importantly, spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She also enjoyed working at United Hospital in...

Dennis Ford

Mar 13, 2025

Dennis Ray Ford was born July 20th, 1957 in Oklahoma city, OK, to the union of Jethro Ford and Mable Gean (Wright) Ford.

Dennis attended Mechanic Arts high school in Saint Paul, MN and graduated in 1975. He worked at ABM Maintenance as a supervisor until he was injured, and later in life worked Metal Treaters Inc. in Saint...

Vernon Rabe

Mar 12, 2025

Vernon (Bud) Rabe, child of God, was born on April 29, 1929 in Kroschel, MN, a farming community northwest of Hinckley, MN. He was the fifth and youngest child born to Herman and Annie Rabe. He passed on to his heavenly home on March 12, 2025. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Harold (Pearl) and Walter (Lindy)...

Marilyn Robb

Mar 11, 2025

Robb, Marilyn Jane (Nelson) age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Marilyn was born on July 10, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska to Carl and Florence Nelson. She met her husband, Everett Robb, of 66 years on a blind date. She worked as a secretary for Woodman Insurance in Omaha and...

Delilah Jane Steenberg

Mar 8, 2025

Delilah "Lilah" Jane Steenberg, age 12 of Cottage Grove.

Lilah brought immense joy to the world from the moment she entered it on September 13, 2012. Sadly, she left us far too soon on March 8, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

The daughter of Doug and Allison, Lilah was a...

Shawn Spartz

Mar 7, 2025

Shawn Claire Spartz, born on February 11, 1967, was suddenly called home to be with God on Friday afternoon, March 7th. His unexpected passing has left us heartbroken, and we are deeply mourning the loss of someone we loved so much. Shawn was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. His absence leaves a profound emptiness in our hearts that can...

Rhonda Latimer

Mar 7, 2025

Rhonda Latimer was born on March 8, 1961. She passed unexpectedly on March 7, 2025. She lived 12 years in Peoria, Illinois and had some lifelong memories and friends from Stella Court.

She was born with an artistic creative mind, a great smile and a quick wit which created hours of laughter. She was always the life of a party. Her...