OBITUARIES

Edward Taylor

Mar 6, 2025

Edward (Eddie) Taylor long time resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota sadly passed away on March 6th 2025.

Eddie loved food, especially anything sweet.... Ice cream was his favorite! He loved being around people, and being social. Singing and dancing was one of his favorite pastimes, music was his thing. Eddie loved his many dogs throughout the years, and enjoyed spending time...

Aleisia Wentworth

Mar 2, 2025

Aleisia Wentworth, age 63, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on March 2, 2025. Burial at a later date.

Reynaldo Serrato Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Rey was a beautiful soul that brighten the room with his smile. Loved by his family. He will be missed.

Deborah Townsend

Mar 1, 2025

Deborah Townsend, 70, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025.

She was born in Lubbock, Texas in 1955 to Geraldine and Alvin Dye and spent most of her early childhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she later in life loved to sing to her children and grandchildren in Portuguese.

Deb graduated from Billings Senior High School in...

Bettye Kortus

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bettye McLeod-Kortus, who passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 at the age of 91.

She was born on March 12, 1933, in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in the Rondo neighborhood and after living in New York, New Jersey, and Detroit, she returned to her...

Robert Riesett

Feb 26, 2025

Robert Francis Riesett (Bob), age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February

26th, 2025, after a beautiful day of prayer with family. He lived in St Paul, MN,

with his wife Karen.

Born in Baltimore, MD, in 1937 to Frank and Margaret Riesett, Bob was the oldest of their three children. At 13, he entered the seminary, which made his...

Frank Masterjohn

Feb 25, 2025

Frank Masterjohn, age 78, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 25, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Stillwater, MN, in 1946 to Frank and Mabel Masterjohn, he spent his life bringing joy, laughter, and love to everyone around him. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his...

Mary O'Brien

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Ellen O'Brien passed peacefully February 23, 2025 at home after a long struggle with dementia. Her son and daughter were at her bedside when had her final moments. She will be sorely missed, truly one of the good ones who gave more than she took and worked hard for what she had, caring for her family before herself.

Mary Ellen...

Jacqueline Fahye Hallcock

Feb 20, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) Hallcock 

January 12, 1947 - February 20, 2025 

Age 78, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 20, 2025 after an extraordinarily courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Fahye (Ahern) Yahnke; sister-in-law, Lois; nephews, Eric and John. She is survived by her daughters, Kristen (Calvin), Katie (Jason), Kelsey...

Kenneth Dillard

Feb 19, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Dillard, age 43, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2025.

Kenny was a kind, generous, and wonderful person. He wasn't an educated person, but he was very smart. If anyone got out of hand, he knew how to take care of the problem. Kenny told his brothers absolutely where to get off if they were doing...

Richard Flanders

Feb 16, 2025

Richard Eugene Flanders (Ranger Rick), 68 years old of Jordan, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 16th, 2025, at his home.

Rick was born on December 2nd, 1956. He was born in MN to the late Wesley Eugen Flanders and Alice Irene Flanders (Brandvold). Rick proudly served his country as an aircraft mechanic in the Navy, and ended his tour...

Lee Foster

Feb 16, 2025

Lee Edward Foster Sr., age 62, of St. Paul, passed away on February 16, 2025.

Lee was a man who loved cars, family and friends, and don't forget his famous bandanas.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Edward Foster and Evelyn Foster, son, Baby Danny and many aunts and uncles.

Survived by: Lee is survived by son, Lee...

Gyselle Duerr

Feb 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gyselle, who left us far too soon on February 14th, 2025, after suffering a heart attack at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Gyselle was surrounded by her son and close family and friends on that fateful Valentine's Day, a moment that offered a final sense of connection and love.

Gyselle...

Dawn Thompson

Feb 11, 2025

Dawn Thompson was born in Minneapolis on November 3, 1974. She began her untimely journey to the spirit world on February 11, 2025.

Dawn enjoyed cooking, and her favorite food was fried potatoes. She also loved listening to music. Outdoor activities like going to festivals and carnivals were some of her favorite things to do. During the summer, Dawn...

Nancy Lingwall

Feb 11, 2025

Nancy Ann Lingwall, age 57, of South St. Paul, left us far too soon on February 11, 2025.

As a devoted mother, Nancy doted on her 8 children. Her companion, Ed, walked alongside her in life and their relationship brought them immense joy. From cruises to camping, Nancy loved to travel. When she had free time, she loved to go to...

Amado Garcia

Feb 10, 2025

Amado M.Garcia is preceded in death by: Parents, Paula and Pedro Garcia, Sister, Rosa G. Cervantes, Brother, Santiago Garcia.

Survived by Niece Brenda Garcia, Nephew Blas Garcia Jr. Peter Garcia. Great Niece Anahi, Erica, Marisol, Great Nephews, Miguel, Javier Jr. Many family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Amado on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 3:00pm at Simple...

Deborah LaTour

Feb 9, 2025

Deborah L" Debbie Latour" passed into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2025 at age 63.

Debbie was born September 14, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to Darryl R-LaTour and Lois (Craig) LaTour.

Debbie loved her family dearly. She was known for her laughter, shopping and survival skills.

Debbie was preceded in death by Darryl R. LaTour.

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Patricia Bourman

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia Ann Bourman, age 84, of Stillwater, MN peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at her home in Boutwells Landing. Patricia was born January 9, 1941 in Duluth, MN.

Preceded in death by parents Violet Englund and Gustave Strand, siblings Karen Strand, and Donny Strand.

Patricia is survived by husband, Richard Bourman. Sister, Barbara Molitor. Children; Laurie (Tim) Armer, Julie...

Christopher Edwards

Feb 7, 2025

Christopher Lee Edwards was born on September 22, 1978, to Jack Edwards and Debra Cooper. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa where he grew up before moving to Minnesota. He passed away on February 7, 2025, in St. Cloud, MN at the young age of 46. 

Chris had a love of fishing and concerts. He loved family and was always down...

Danilo "Rashad" Artez

Feb 7, 2025

Danilo Artez II, affectionately known as Rashad Khalil, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at his home in St. Paul, MN. He was born on August 10, 1959, in Cleveland, OH, to Mary Crawford and Danilo Artez Sr. Rashad was the elder brother to Richard Artez, Danilo Artez III, Angelique Nikolopoulos, and Marguerite Artez.

Rashad was a devoted husband to...