OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Howard Guthmann
Dec 6, 2017
GUTHMANN, HOWARD M. Howard Guthmann, a St. Paul business man, philanthropist, civic activist, education advocate, and mentor to many died on December 6 after a long and wonderful life one week after celebrating his 95th birthday. He practiced accounting with the firm that is now known as Wilkerson Guthmann from 1943 to 2016. His CPA certificate is number 452. Certificates...
Katherine Nelson
Dec 5, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Katherine Nelson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Roger Shimada
Dec 3, 2017
Shimada Roger Minoru Age 52 Of Little Canada Passed away December 3, 2017. He is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley, parents Isamu (Sam) and Tsuyako (Sue). He is survived by his life partner and what he referred to lovingly as his "virtual wife", Susan Gabrys; her children, Ann (John), Neal (Rene); two grandchildren; sister, Pauline (Shawn), a nephew,...
Justin Branby
Dec 3, 2017
Justin Branby gave us great music, profound wisdom and passion for a better world. On Sunday morning, December 3, he left this world behind. A severe staph infection stole him away from us at the age of 46. Throughout his month-long battle he was cared for beautifully at Regions and University of Minnesota hospitals and was made comfortable through to...

Ernest B. Sylvis
Dec 1, 2017
Sylvis, Ernest B. Age 78, formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully December 1, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Cary; parents, Ernest and Pansy; 12 siblings. Survived by 9 children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending
Bruce Price
Nov 26, 2017
Bruce J. Price Age 75 Of West St. Paul Passed away peacefully on November 26, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Linda. Survived by loving wife, Diane; children, Kevin, Randy and Lisa (Nick); grandchildren, Lindsay, Adam, Skylar, Vincent, Landon, Andrew and Isaac; great-grandchildren, Ashton and AJ; kittens, Snowball, Samantha, and Stella; and many other family members and friends....
Doroteo "Richard" Vasquez
Nov 19, 2017
A longtime West Side resident, Richard worked a long career at Armour & Company, after which he retired from work at Our Lady of Guadalupe. He loved bowling, pool, Mexican music and dances, watching the OLG Guad 3 Team and the Minnesota Twins, and traveling. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in...
Roy "Art" Grider
Nov 18, 2017
Roy passed away November 18th, 2017. After serving in the Navy, Roy worked for Stroh's Brewing Company for over 35 years. He lived his life in the belief of love, friendship, and charity, and was a lifetime member of the Roseville Masonic Lodge #522 in Roseville, MI, a Scottish Rite Freemason, and a member of the Moslem Shriners Temple in...

Beverly Jeanne Coleman
Nov 13, 2017
Coleman Beverly Jeanne Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2017, age 73. Preceded in death by father, Benton Coleman and sister, Joyce Coleman. Survived by mother, Mavis Coleman; longtime companion, Bill Topka; siblings, Susan (David) Engum, Patricia Wood, and Howard (Cindy) Coleman; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Retired from US Bank. Travelled extensively throughout the US, often with her nephew,...
Joanne Diane Oren
Nov 11, 2017
Passed away unexpectedly at home on November 11, 2017 at the age of 62. Preceded in death by parents, Isabelle and Raymond Clement; sister, Aline. Survived by husband, Roy Oren; children, Heather (Yasar), and Joe (Sara); grandchildren, Adam, Ben, Lavender, Joe Jr., McKenzie, Isabella, and Dominick; siblings, Raymond Jr (Pam), Caroll (Ken), Anne, Nikki, and Wanda; and many nieces, nephews...

James A. Stegner
Nov 10, 2017
James A. Stegner Passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2017 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Vesta Stegner. Survived by wife of almost 50 years, Jane (nee Larson); sons, Aaron (Chandra Kalscheur) and Jansson (Maria Ermides); grandchildren, Maya, Nolan, Alexi, and Nico; and cousin, Jane Fenley (Wally) Franck. He was a wonderful...

Allen Wells
Nov 9, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Allen Wells. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Margaret Phillippi
Nov 9, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Phillippi. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

George Maruyama
Nov 8, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for George Maruyama. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Elizabeth Peters
Nov 5, 2017
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Erlinda Gustafson
Nov 5, 2017
Service St. Matthew Catholic Church Corner of Hall and Robie Streets St. Paul, MN 55107 Thursday, November 9, 2017 10:00 AM

Benjamin Gonzalez Salazar
Nov 3, 2017
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Mary Jane Blume
Oct 30, 2017
Blume Mary Jane Age 70 Passed away October 30, 2017 A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Mary Jane was a nurse at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary, and her parents. Mary is survived by her son, Ryan (Cyndi); grandsons Nathan and Samuel; brothers, William Engeland (Claudia), and...

Joyce Andrews
Oct 27, 2017
Andrews Joyce F. Age 86, of St. Paul Joyce passed away peacefully at home on October 26. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George and is survived by her children, Beth (Jeff Rank), Susan (Bob Rubenstein), and Jim (Debbie). She is also survived by grandchildren, Kevin Rank (Kate Brown), Tim Rank, Hannah Rank, Laura Rubenstein (Jeff Weiss),...

Bruce Pinke
Oct 27, 2017
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