OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Richard "Gunny" Kanzenbach
Nov 4, 2020
Richard "Gunny" Kanzenbach, age 60, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Alden, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020 following an accident. Richard was a proud and devoted Marine to the core of his being. He served with pride and lived by the code of conduct and the values he learned in his service. He took insult to the...
Joseph Perry
Nov 4, 2020
Perry, Joseph
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Joseph Perry, loving husband and father of eight children, passed away at age 92. He leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and respect to all.
Joseph was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota to Anthony and Mary Perry. He is a Veteran of WWII and the Korean War....
Winerva "Winnie" Petersen
Nov 4, 2020
Winerva “Winnie” Beth (Maas) Petersen, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on November 4, 2020, surrounded by the songs and tears and encouragement of her three children and her loving husband of 47 years.
Winnie was born to Charley and Helen (Kok) Maas on May 20, 1950, in Platte, South Dakota, near her family's farm...
Ken Herbst
Nov 3, 2020
Age 81 of St. Paul
Passed away on November 3, 2020.
Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Lorraine; sister, Karen (Bill) Ross; son, John.
Survived by daughters, Michelle, Kimberly, PattiJo; brothers, Michael (Helen), Marlin (Eilene); grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Private Family Burial at Roselawn Cemetery.
Alzada (Nelson) Drinnin
Nov 2, 2020
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at age 86 on 11/2/2020. She enjoyed spending time with family, playing games and baking. Survived by 2 sons, 3 daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy and grandaughter, Angie. Thanks to New Harmony Care Center for their loving care of Alzada and LeRoy in their...
Tatiana Petefish
Nov 2, 2020
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Mother Maria Moryl
Nov 2, 2020
Mother Maria Moryl, 65, served as Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver for the past 12 years until finishing her second term in September 2019. Died peacefully on Monday, November 2 at the Sister’s Convent in St. Paul, MN, with her loving Sisters praying at her bedside. She was a member of the Congregation for...
Nicolas Resendiz Cruz
Oct 31, 2020
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Daniel DiIoia
Oct 30, 2020
Age 62 Passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 30, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Jim & Marylnn DiIoia and father in law Joe Kneissel. Will be dearly missed by wife, Mary Jo; daughters, Jackie & Stephanie; sons-in-law, Joe & Brett; grandchildren, Serena Jo, Jethro & Viola. Also survived by mother-in-law Lorraine; sister Dianne (Ray);...
James Fruth
Oct 28, 2020
James Fruth, age 79, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away unexpectedly October 28, 2020. Jim was born on July 6, 1941 in rural St. Cloud, MN to Martin and Frances Fruth. After college and a stint in the Air Force, Jim owned a Rubber Stamp business in downtown St. Paul. He then moved to Northern Minnesota and started up...
April Orman
Oct 28, 2020
April Nicole Orman, of Montgomery, MN, died on October 28, 2020, at the age of 34 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. April is survived by her mother, Shannon Newton, father Bill Orman, step-mother Patty Orman, sister Anna Orman Botz (Lucas), brother Max Orman (Grace Weik), sisters Jamie Harmon and Randi Harmon (Rick Hopkins), grandmother Mary Newton, and...
Dennis R. Emerson
Oct 28, 2020
Emerson, Dennis R.
Dennis was a long-time member of the West Side community and St. Matthew’s parish. Devoted husband and father. Dennis will be remembered for his amazing smile and sense of humor, his years of dedication and enjoyment singing with his friends in the church and barbershop chorus/quartets, as well as his ability to have fun...
Elizabeth "Liz" Taveirne
Oct 27, 2020
Elizabeth "Liz" Taveirne, age 70, of St. Paul Park, passed away October 27, 2020. Elizabeth was born in 1950 to Harold and Catherine McDonald. She completed her nursing degree, and held a career for many years in long-term care. Depsite working odd hours & long shifts, Elizabeth would be found with camcorder in hand at her children’s many band...
Rachel Connor
Oct 27, 2020
Rachel Alleen Connor, age 93, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She died of natural causes after months of deteriorating health,which was accelerated by isolation from family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the team at Cerenity Senior Care - Humboldt, passed Rachel’s “tests,” and she allowed them to comfort ...
Willie Robinson
Oct 24, 2020
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Max Jacobson
Oct 23, 2020
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Clarissa Bockstruck Cole
Oct 23, 2020
Clarissa Bockstruck Cole
Age 88, of St. Paul and Bald Eagle Lake
Passed away from natural causes on Friday, October 23. Clarissa was born and raised in St Paul. She was a granddaughter of Henry and Clara Bockstruck who founded Bockstruck Jewelers. She received a teaching degree from Stephens College in MO and...
John Keil
Oct 21, 2020
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