OBITUARIES

Nov 17, 2023

Judith A. O’Brien, age 80, passed away November 17, 2023 after a long battle with health issues. Judy is proceeded in death by her parents Thomas and Virginia, sister Jane, son Tom, and daughter Maureen. Judy is survived in death by her son John, daughter Eileen (Tom), her brothers and sisters, Jim, Joyce, Jack (Bev), Jean (Rick), JoAnn (Bob),...

Nov 15, 2023

Clyde Henry Townsend of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed on November 15, 2023. He was 66 years old. Preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Sarah. Survived by his children; Charles Redding, Bonnie Townsend, Tanya Townsend, Tina Crawford, Bryan Townsend and Clyde Townsend Jr.; grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

Nov 14, 2023

Russell Howard Colber, my dad, age 85, of Milwaukee WI passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in St Paul MN. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Marge, Sister Carole, and youngest brother Jimmy. Survived in life by his sons Newell, Geoffery, Charles, and Nelson Colber as well as his former wife Bonita, and...

Nov 14, 2023

GREMER, Anna M.

Age 106, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Robert. Survived by nieces, Diane Myers and Helen Maline; nephew, Gary Kane; and a multitude of friends. Long time member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Funeral Service Friday, December 1, 11:00am, (Visitation 10:00-11:00), at SIMPLE...

Nov 14, 2023

Bonita (Bonnie) Zolen, 56 passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2023, at her home. She worked for MN Health Fairview where she enjoyed what she did and was proud to be a part of such a good team. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother Diane (Kolodziej) Gray and father Lee Zolen. She is survived by her Uncle...

Nov 14, 2023

Margarita Romo passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family on November 14, 2023.  She was the loving matriarch of her immediate family and held a deep affection for her extended family.

She is survived by her children, Eloise (Salvador) Lozano, Jesus (Gloria), Raquel (Rafael) Fuentes, Eliseo (Diana), Rafael (Katie), Grace (Joe) Ruiz,...

Nov 12, 2023

Robert C. Wostrel, age 80 of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away November 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a stoic, courageous battle with leukemia. Bob was born in St. Paul, MN to Clinton (Fritzy) and Marion (Wilcox) Wostrel. He was preceded in death by sister Nancy Aulick, and brother David Wostrel. He's survived by his wife of 55...

Nov 11, 2023

From Saint Paul , MN, Jesse started his journey to the spirit world on November 11, 2023 at the age of 62. He is preceded in death by his father, Dale Garcia, mother, Ernestine Urban; brothers, Rodney Urban, Dale Garci, Jr., and Aldine. Jesse was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Nov 7, 2023

Victoria M. (Vickie) Helmuth was born in East Hampton, Long Island on April 26, 1945. She died unexpectedly in Minneapolis on November 7, 2023.

Vickie was preceded in death by father, John “Jack” Lockman Helmuth, Sr., mother, Adele Walker Helmuth and brother, John Lockman Helmuth, Jr.

A Millikin University graduate (Decatur, Illinois) with a history...

Nov 7, 2023

Our dear mom, our grandmother, aunt, great aunt and our friend Mary Ellen Olson passed away at 84 years of age on November 7, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Mary McCarthy (Bill - deceased November 11, 2023) and her granddaughter Emma, her son Jeffrey Warren Olson (Magda) and her...

Nov 7, 2023

Thomas Ruiz Passed away after a long battle with cancer on November 7 at the age of 71. Tom was born in St. Paul, and was a graduate of Johnson High School. Tom was always full of life and enjoyed playing and watching tennis and riding his bike around the Twin Cities. He loved cats and always had one...

Nov 6, 2023

Sandra Kelsey, age 56 of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne; and Tony; grandchildren, Damon, Brayden, and Grayson; brother, Mahlon Goodridge; many nieces, including Lita Kelsey, and Shaina; many nephews; and great niece, Josie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Myrna; daughter, Stephanie Kelsey; siblings, Darrell...

Nov 1, 2023

KLINDWORTH Patricia (Cutshall) Age 76 of Rochester and Rosemount Passed away peacefully after a recent cancer diagnosis. Survived by son, John (David Lady) Krogh of Rosemount; siblings, Richard Hunter of Rochester, MN, Jean Wiltsey of St. Charles, MN, Mary Holmquist of Detroit Lakes, MN, Janet Cobb of De Pere, WI; many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death...

Nov 1, 2023

David J. Pilgrim

Age 77 of Lauderdale, MN

Passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023 after going into cardiac arrest. David spent his entire career at Children’s Home Society of Minnesota, starting out as a social worker moving his way to Vice President of Adoption and Family Services. Outside of work, David was a busy...

Oct 31, 2023

Age 57, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023, at Regions Hospital, after battling health issues for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Kathleen; and siblings, Tommy and Lynn. She is survived by her children, Christopher (Alexis), Colleen, Mindy (Robbie), and Kathy; grandchildren, Braden, Justin, Zendaya, Taylor, and Landyn; siblings, Tammy, Colleen and...

Oct 30, 2023

Winton Oftelie of Saint Paul passed away peacefully on October 30 th 2023. Formerly of Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Thief River Falls, he was born March 9, 1942 (Thief River Falls) to Alma and Oliver Oftelie (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathy Nordquist Mohn Oftelie, and sons Anders Oftelie (Saint Paul) and Alexander Oftelie (Minneapolis)...

Oct 30, 2023

Maria Conception Garcia (Lozano) May 25, 1935 - October 30, 2023 Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Friend, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent at the age of 88. Maria, known by many as Connie or Concha, was born in Denver, Colorado. Her family moved to Mexico where her father started his own business. She...

Oct 27, 2023

Please join us for a funeral gathering on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Humboldt Chapel, 488 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55107.

Oct 23, 2023

Passed away October 23, 2023, age 70. Born February 16,1953 in Minneapolis. Longtime building inspector for the City of Plymouth, MN and AFSCME president. Bob was a skilled woodworker, gardener, cook, history buff, family genealogist, and animal lover. Preceded by his parents, Clint and Lillian Rood, and many pets. Survived by partner Marcia Haapala, sister Kathy Bergthold, niece Leah...

Oct 23, 2023

Laura passed away surrounded by her family. Her joys in life were her children, grandchildren, pets, wildlife and travelling. She enjoyed the beaches of Hawaii and Florida as well as the pristine beauty of Yellowstone. She passed her love of nature and life onto her children. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Bruna Heine. Survived by husband,...