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Damian Castillo Espinoza
Feb 28, 2017
Cuando Dios llama a los niA�os que habiten con el en el cielo, Nosotros los mortales a veces cuestionamos la sabidurA�a de su amor. No hay dolor que se compare que la muerte de un pequeA�o Quien son los que hacen que nuestro mundo sea maravilloso y templado. Tal vez Dios se cansa de llamar a solo los ancianos a...

Donnie Flora
Feb 26, 2017
FLORA, Donnie Age 83 of Edina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Marie. Survived by husband of 59 years, Jerry; daughters, Lydia (Paul) Radke, Talley Flora; grandchildren, William, Thomas, Stephen, Teodore, Erika. Donnie was Minnesota's first professional food stylist. Memorial service will be 2PM Friday, March 31 at LAKE HARRIET UNITED METHODIST...
David Dykstra
Feb 26, 2017
DYKSTRA, David David Dykstra, age 80 of Princeton, passed away on February 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Olive; son, David, Jr.; brother-in-law, Alfonse "Butch" Perez. David is survived by wife of 58 years, Alicia; children, Douglas (Michelle) Dykstra, Constance Harper, Gary Solano, Melvin Solano, Jr., Karen Solano-Villa; brother, Alan (Marge) Dykstra; brothers- and...

Ruth Miller
Feb 24, 2017
Graveside Service Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:05 AM
Doris Haws
Feb 23, 2017
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Scot Frechette
Feb 21, 2017
Frechette, Scot James November 1, 1959 ~ February 21, 2017 After a long and courageous battle with multiple chronic health issues, Scot entered Heaven with the Blessed Assurance that his eternal life will be free of sickness and suffering. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara. Also survived by his mother, Kay, his siblings and their families. Preceded in death...
Todd Hall
Feb 20, 2017
Hall Todd W. Taken from us too soon on February 20, 2017, age 41. Preceded in death by father, James. He leaves behind his wife, Jolene; children, Devin and Jordan; mom, Brenda Pinc; siblings, Shawn (Tanya) King and Colleen Hall Carter; nieces, Danielle, Katie, Clair, Ashley, and Clara; nephew, Preston; and great-nephew, Weston. Private family service.
Mary Bigelow McMillan
Feb 17, 2017
Reverend Mary Allison Bigelow (Molly) McMillan, born July 30, 1919, died peacefully February 16, 2017, in her apartment at the EagleCrest Presbyterian Home in Roseville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allison Bigelow and Charles Henry Bigelow, and her husband Richard McMillan. She is survived by her five children Richard (Barbara), Charles (Ronni), Douglas (Ann), Allison (Mark) and...
Anthony Romero
Feb 13, 2017
Romero, Anthony Preceded in death by father, Ismael; mother, Reynalda and brother Gregory. Survived by siblings, Edward, Theresa, Thomas, Patricia, David and Jeffery; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Memorial service Friday, March 3 at 12NOON at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Ave. Gathering one hour prior. Visitation Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 488 Humboldt Avenue Saint Paul,...

James Feilzer
Feb 13, 2017
Funeral Home Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 671 Snelling Avenue South Saint Paul, MN 55116
Gerald Budde
Feb 11, 2017
Age 89 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Gerald passed away peacefully on February 11, 2017. Born in Minneapolis, December 21, 1927. Survived by son, Jeffrey (Paula); daughter, Karen Budde Lovro; granddaughters, Elise and Laura Budde and Katherine Lovro. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice (nee Ott) Budde, parents, Ann and Theodore Budde, sister Margaret Pinkerton, and brother Robert Budde. Raised...
Ria Newell
Feb 9, 2017
Died February 9, 2017 Gisela Ria (von Salzmann) Newell, was born and baptized in 1922 in Kloster-Mansfeld, Germany and raised in Achersleben, Germany. She died peacefully on February 9, 2017. Married to Harlan (Bill) W. Newell on September 24, 1949 in Munich, Germany. She came to the United States on Christmas Eve 1949. She and Bill settled in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Thomas Staples
Feb 6, 2017
Staples, Thomas Loring 59, of Afton, died unexpectedly on February 6th. A graduate of Breck School, Tom returned to the Twin Cities after earning his BA at Lewis and Clark in Portland, Oregon and settled in Afton, where he lived with his wife, Lisa and son Cole. In a time when individual opinions are scattered like seeds, Tom guarded his...

Earl Leaver
Feb 5, 2017
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held Thursday February 9th from 10:00-10:30am At Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 671 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul 55117. Interment will follow at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis at 11am. Gathering of Family and Friends Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 671 Snelling Avenue South Saint Paul, MN 55116 Thursday, February 9, 2017 10:00 AM -...
Christopher Gonzalez
Feb 3, 2017
Gonzalez Christopher William Age 28 of St. Paul Died suddenly on Friday, February 3rd, 2017. Deeply loved son of Agnes & German, Sr. Dear brother of German Jr. & Kristen, John, Mary, & Beni. Treasured grandson of John & Agnes Weimer, Respected cousin of Ian & Rachel. Fond nephew of Cathy, Margie, & Mark. Favorite uncle of Kagen, Pacey, &...
Nilo Jaramillo-Radich
Jan 31, 2017
Nilo was loved by Marcelo and Cecilia and his dearly departed wife, Graciela. He was a wonderful father, friend, and companion. In his life he was an accomplished cartoonist, going by the name Olin, and enjoyed collecting watches. He has left a great void in our hearts, and will be dearly missed. Dios adelante y tu atras. >Olin Funeral Mass...
Frank Yarusso
Jan 30, 2017
Yarusso, Frank David (Butch) Devoted husband, family man, Marine and long-time Twin Cities business entrepreneur, Frank David Yarusso of St. Paul, MN passed away unexpectedly on January 30th. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Mollie and Ernie Yarusso and father-in-law, Jerome Matczynski. Survived by his wife, Dyan Matczynski; sister, Francyne; daughter, Carrie BeCraft (WA); grandchildren, Rianne, Jordan (Tricia), and...
Myrtle Hook
Jan 19, 2017
Born October 4, 1920 and passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017. Preceded in death by husband of 48 years Donald F. Hook; stepdaughter Ilene Hook Delmonico; parents Charles and Mildred Wilcox; siblings Arthur, Neal, and Jeanette. Survived by siblings Floyd, Harry, Amy, and Beverly; nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the residents and wonderful staff of The Arbor at...
Lucy Margaret Pickerign
Jan 16, 2017
Pickerign, Lucy Margaret Our Little Lucy Girl went to be with the Lord January 16, 2017. Survived by loving parents, Charlie and Cassandra; grandparents, Mark & Shelly Harrington and Archie and Margaret Pickerign; great-grandparents, Archie & Connie Pickerign and Margaret Harrington; aunts and uncles, Megan & Colin Godfrey, Matthew Harrington, Will Pickerign (Anne Burley); cousins, Liam, Lily, and Kate Godfrey....

Abigail Rivera
Jan 14, 2017
NaciA� indefensa en la orfandad La mA�s pequeA�a de las mujeres Se hizo niA�a con las carencias Y adolescente con los deberes. Una mujer de iniciativa A edad temprana dejA� el hogar Aunque la crA�tica hizo mella Solo buscaba prosperidad Y fue su casa la del saber Varios maestros de profesiA�n Ella llegA� al tercer grado Y comandaba la direcciA�n...