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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Sally French
Dec 9, 2024
Sarah Louise French, known by her friends as Sally, died Monday, Dec. 9, peacefully at home in Minneapolis surrounded by the grandchildren she loved.
Sally was born to Arthur and Helen Winter in Sioux Falls, SD, on April 16, 1932. Early in her childhood the family moved to Vermillion, SD, where she graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1953....
Josefina Nunez De Mejia
Dec 9, 2024
Josefina Nunez de MejiaNov 14th, 1950 - Dec 9th, 2024
Josefina Nunez, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was born November 14,1950, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to the late Patricio Nunez-Vega and Bruna Perez-Hernandez.
She is predeceased by her sisters Sixta and Roberta Nunez. She is survived by...
Michael Ballard
Dec 5, 2024
Michael Ballard, age 34, of St. Paul, Minnesota entered his eternal rest on December 5, 2024.
"When we lost you, grief arrived with a twin. One asked that we mourn who you were. The other, that I mourn who you could have been. It's the latter which hurts the most. The parts of your story left untold. Maybe that's why our...
Jennie Belle Royce
Dec 4, 2024
Jennie Belle Royce, née Mudgett, age 79, of Westside St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 4, 2024.
Preceded by parents, Melville and Francis Mudgett; and 13 siblings.
Survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James Royce; children, Shannon, Shawn (Joe), Joel (Nadine), and Sonja; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Memorial service at 4PM, on Saturday, December...
Sebastian Infanzon Rodriguez
Dec 2, 2024
Sebastian Infanzon, 43, passed away suddenly on December 2nd, 2024.He will be deeply missed by his beloved family and friends.
Sebastian Infanzon, de 43 años, falleció repentinamente el 2 de diciembre de 2024.Su querida familia y amigos lo extrañarán profundamente.
Steven Risenhoover
Dec 1, 2024
Steven Bryant Risenhoover, 71, passed away on December 1, 2024, in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Steven is survived by Nancy Risenhoover (Glenn Felton) - sister, of Edgewood, New Mexico, Nissa Felton Noh (Jae Noh) - niece, of Pearland, Texas, and Owen Risenhoover - nephew, of Pullman, Washington.
Steven is preceded in death by Hulen Risenhoover - father, and Nathalie Risenhoover - mother.
No services are...
David Becht
Nov 27, 2024
David Becht, after a courageous journey with cancer, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 69.
David instilled in his family a deep appreciation for the wonders of nature and a love for adventure. He had an insatiable curiosity and a playful spirit that led him into many wonderful, mischievous...
Marcos Vasquez
Nov 24, 2024
Vasquez
Marcos "Mark"
Age 55, of West St. Paul
7/04/69 - 11/24/2024
DOVE- Mark gained his wings on Sunday the 24th day of November.Preceded in death by father and mother, Francisca & Serapio Vasquez; and 2 sisters, Ramona Vasquez and Lola. One surviving daughter, Brianna Vasquez 4 surviving sisters, Linda Soliz, Lidia Cervantes, Toni Perez and Esperansa Vasquez; 4 surviving brothers, Danny, Moses, David,...
Richard A. Pedersen
Nov 24, 2024
Pedersen, Richard A., age 77, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church West Campus, 7150 Rolling Acres Road in Victoria, MN. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour...
Judith Yvonne Schirmers
Nov 24, 2024
Judith Yvonne Schirmers (née Swenson)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judy, aged 60, on November 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Leith Swenson. Survived by her daughters, Erin (Adam) Shemon and Paige (Mike) Vath; her grandchildren Gavin, Declan, and Opal Shemon, and Hatcher Vath; and siblings Mike Cassidy, Patricia Schleichert, Sheila Deyo,...
Thomas Langenbach
Nov 22, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Langenbach, age 61, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024.
Tom lived his life with a strong dedication to his faith in Jesus and bringing the message to others in his life. He was blessed with four children he loved and shared his faith with daily. He...
Deneice Oroszvary
Nov 21, 2024
Deneice McInroy Oroszvary, age 72, of Richfield, MN, died peacefully at her long-term-care home on November 21, 2024. She was born November 8, 1952 in Oklahoma City to David and Lois McInroy.
Deneice had been a stay-at-home mother for her 6 children. She was fiercely committed to her husband, Julius Oroszvary of Yardley, PA, until his death in 2014.
She was passionate...
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...
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