OBITUARIES

Tiffany Gnirk

Nov 16, 2020

Obituary to follow.

Rose Marie Garcia

Nov 16, 2020

On November 16th, 2020 God received an angel into His Kingdom. Rose Marie Garcia lived a full life and, at the age of 78, left this earth with her loving family by her side until her very last breath. Rose will be missed by many as she touched our lives with her kindness and warmth. She loved without bounds...

Jesse Charles

Nov 14, 2020

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

Charles "Chuck" Dodge

Nov 11, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Dodge, age 71, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 following a long and brave battle with cancer. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Gertrude (Gretchen). He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy; son, Dayton (Andrea); grandchildren, Jack, Carter and Ruby; brothers, Gary (Mary), Scott (Sue); sisters, Sandy (Dean), Laurie...

Jerome "Jerry" Warren Toensing

Nov 10, 2020

Jerry Toensing, age 76 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020.

He is survived by his siblings, Steve (Suzanne) Toensing, Ron Toensing, Virjean Toensing; seven nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Loretta.

A graduate of Mechanic Arts High School and the University of...

Allen "Rob" Cail, Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Allen "Rob" Cail, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jay Josal

Nov 8, 2020

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

Nancy Johnson

Nov 7, 2020

Nancy Lee Johnson, age 77 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Earliene Johnson, Earl Jr. (Vivian) Johnson, Billy Johnson; grandchildren, Nasya Johnson, Louis Abraham, Billy Johnson-Smith Jr., Jasmine Schultz-Johnson; siblings, Mary Jo Johnson, Gene Elm; 2 sisters-in-law, Sharon M. and Marie Johnson; 3 brothers-in-law, John W., Merrill...

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

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

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

An obituary is not available at this time for Nicolas Resendiz Cruz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...