OBITUARIES

Charles de Alwis

Nov 20, 2024

Charles de Alwis, age 99 of Hopkins, passed away on November 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Therese de Alwis; sister in law, Hestia Abeyesekera. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: children, Cheryl, Christopher, David (Jen) de Alwis; grandchildren, Logan and Mason de Alwis, Natalie Cardelli; sister, Naomi Palipane; niece and...

Willis Upson

Nov 16, 2024

Willis Lorenzo Upson passed away on November 16, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. A Celebration of Life will take place at a future time.

Willis will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Karen Erickson

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Ann Erickson, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on November 12, 2024.

Karen was the "glue" that held her family together. She felt immense joy planning and attending family gatherings. An award-winning gardener, she enjoyed the outdoors and spending time camping with her family. Karen will be remembered for being selfless, funny, stubborn,...

Glenda (Cole) Wheelock

Nov 7, 2024

Survived by children, Michael (Diane) Wheelock, Deborah Boyd, Mary Susan (David) Lakomy, Daniel (Tori) Wheelock, Tami (Michael) Maddio; grandchildren, Jennifer (Corey) Kovacs, Richard (Radhika) Wheelock, Renee (Chandler) Smith, Gary Wheelock, Daniel Boyd, William (Tracie) Boyd, Elizabeth Boyd, Bradley (Shannon) Lakomy, Erin (Michael) Albrecht, Corrine (Alex) Lewis, Amy Wheelock, Nicholas (Amanda) Moriarty, Rachel Maddio, Cole Maddio, Sophia Maddio; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Benjamin,...

Edmund Au-Yeung

2024

Dr. Edmund "Ed" Au-Yeung passed away peacefully on November 5th in Minneapolis, MN, due to complications associated with Parkinson's disease. He was 83 years old. Dr. Au-Yeung was the youngest of five children, born in Hong Kong during a time in WWII when the Japanese occupied the island. A story from Edmund's first years says that his mother hid jewelry...

Wayne Anthony Selly

Nov 4, 2024

Wayne Anthony Selly passed on Monday 11/4, aged 80.

Wayne was born September 19th 1944 in St Paul to Bernadette Selly and Anthony Selly. He grew up in the Midway with his parents, and siblings Jean Schmidt, Carol Gibson, and Ed Selly. He lived in St Paul his entire life. Wayne graduated Brown Institute in 1964. He also married his lifelong...

Sally Rugroden

Nov 3, 2024

Sally Ann Rugroden, age 66, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Sally was born on October 4, 1958, to Donald and Mary Rose (Zilka) Weiland in Alexandria, MN. She was baptized at St. Olaf Catholic Church, Elbow Lake, MN, and confirmed at Our...

John Dyck

Nov 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that John David Dyck, age 71, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2024 with his wife, Bev, by his side. John loved to spend time with his family and his beloved dog, Ginger. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around, especially with...

Brian Beaubien

Nov 1, 2024

It is with shattered hearts that the family of Brian Beaubien shares that his body surrendered to pancreatic cancer on November 1, 2024. Brian's spirit remained unflinchingly strong until his last breath. He lived with love, curiosity, creativity, and bravery, and he adored the family and friends he shared his life with.

A long-time resident of St. Paul, MN, Brian graduated...

Mark Eastman

Oct 30, 2024

Mark Eastman, born on August 6, 1956, in Rice Lake, WI, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 68. As a longtime resident of St. Paul, MN, Mark carried a spirit that could brighten anyone's day. His sense of humor, infectious smile, and loving soul were a source of joy to all who knew him.

Mark is survived...

Robert Prosch

Oct 28, 2024

Robert (Bob) Prosch of Minnetonka, passed away suddenly on Monday October 28, 2024 at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that touched everyone that knew him. A devoted family man, Bob cherished his time with loved ones, always prioritizing family gatherings and adventures. Known for his outgoing personality he had an incredible ability to...

Lucy Tejeda

Oct 27, 2024

Lucy Ann (Sanchez) Tejeda (age 84) of the West Side of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on October 27,2024.

Lucy is preceded in death by her father, Steven Sanchez; mother, Antonia (Zapata) Sanchez; daughter, Sylvia Richardson and brothers Nick, Steve and Ray Sanchez.

Lucy was the center and heart of her family and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Andrew Jackson

Oct 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrew "Mac" Jackson, age 33, on October 25, 2024. Andrew was known for his quick wit, infectious humor, and a childlike spirit that brought joy to everyone around him. His adventurous soul, love for life, and deep devotion to his children, Neena and Kobe Jackson, were the cornerstones...

Andrew Franklin

Oct 23, 2024

Andrew Franklin, age 61, of West St. Paul, entered eternal rest on October 23, 2024.

A Homegoing Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Ave., Saint Paul. Repast to follow. 

Troy Hetrick

Oct 22, 2024

Troy Alan Hetrick passed away on October 22, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Devon Hetrick.

Survived by his girlfriend, Shannon Sparby; children, Jordan and Colton; father, William Duane Hetrick; sister, Wendy Hetrick; brother, Terry Hetrick (Cheryl) and children, Nadia and Hunter; along with many relatives and friends.

Troy was...

Maria Belmares

Oct 19, 2024

Maria Antonia Belmares, born on April 23, 1935, in Elmendorf, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2024, in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her.

Maria, affectionately known as "Sis," dedicated her life to her family and career as a head cook, where...

Lois Pitkin

Oct 18, 2024

Age 89, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.

Lois was preceded in death by husband, John Pitkin; son, Craig (living wife, Julie) Pitkin; parents, Henry and Lillian Levison; brother, Ronnie Levison; sister, Marilyn Poundstone; and grandson, Jon Messig.

She is survived by daughter, Darla Weber (John); sons, Kevin Pitkin (Kris) and Darold Pitkin (Michelle); grandsons, Jeff Messig, Carl...

Patricia Motz

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Motz

Age 89 of Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband Gordon, her sister Carolyn, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Jean(Brad) Wilkens, son Kevin, brother Donald(Nancy) Mace, and many other beloved family and friends.

A service celebrating Pat's life will take...

Daniel Wagner

Oct 11, 2024

Daniel John Wagner, age 81, was called to his eternal Home by a spectacular northern lights display on October 11, 2024 after a 7 year battle with cancer.

Born in Duluth, MN to parents Robert and Vienna Wagner, Dan enjoyed being a troublemaker with his older brother Russell but survived high school despite this, graduating from Duluth Central in...

Randall Maher

Oct 11, 2024

Randall "Randy" Maher

Age 71 of Centerville, MN passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.

He is preceded in death by parents Norbert and Alice and brother-in-law Greg Scheler.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years Sue Maher; siblings Mike(Audrey) Maher, Susan(Duane) Peabody, Janine Scheler, Pat(Gayle) Maher, and Tom Maher; and many nieces,...