OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas

Glenn Matson
Jan 8, 2017
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K-Ann Robbins
Dec 25, 2016
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Janette Hughes
Dec 23, 2016
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Harriet Morton
Dec 23, 2016
Morton Harriet L. Passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016, age 88. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas; daughter, Mari Brant; sister, Beatrice Savage. Survived by daughters, Pam and Jenny Morton; grandson, John Morton. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial Service to follow at a later date. Please call for info. Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue...
Robert Thorson
Dec 23, 2016
Thorson, Robert E. "Bob" Age 78 of Minneapolis, passed away on December 23, 2016. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Jean; daughters, Amy (Chad) Zabel and Mary (Jeff) Whalen; grandsons and best buddies, Adam and Cooper; sisters, Mary (Roger) Klukas and Helen (Gary) Larson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 11...
William "Bill" Jents
Dec 22, 2016
Jents William Edward Age 101, originally from St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016, after loving care at New Perspectives Assisted Living and Hospice Service in Roseville. William (Bill) is survived by his children, Diane Jefferson, Richard (Kathy) Jents, and Marsha (Gary) Garner; grandchildren, Jeff (Lauren) Jefferson, Melissa (Julio) Martinez, Richard Jr. and James Jents, Amy (Jason)...

Jerome Noldin
Dec 19, 2016
Noldin, Jerome W. Age 51, of Burnsville Passed away on December 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Diane. He is survived by his siblings, Teresa (John) Kuehne, Anne (Tracy) Rice, Mary Jo (Kevin) Burns, Michelle (Brian) Doyle, and his twin brother who meant the world to him, Richard; nieces and...
Henry Koenen
Dec 19, 2016
Koenen, Henry J. Died suddenly at home on December 19, 2016. Survived by brother, Andy (Aileen) and many nieces and nephews and friends. Family is very grateful for the compassionate, thoughtful, and loving care for Henry by Jack and Diane Heitzinger. Mass of Christian Burial will be held MONDAY, December 26th at 11 AM at THE CHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW,...
Severt Monsen
Dec 17, 2016
Severt Monsen, age 68 of St. Paul, passed away Saturday, December 17th. Severt was a force to be reckoned with. He had a personality that was larger then life, a booming voice and a heart bigger then a full moon. He exuded confidence, decisiveness, boldness and never once needed the approval of the masses. He was his own self, thoroughly....
James McKnight
Dec 16, 2016
James Joseph McKnight Age 71 Died December 16, 2016 James Joseph McKnight spent much of his life defying death until he slipped away peacefully on Friday following a battle with cancer. From avoiding close calls in the Vietnam War and mishaps during his troublemaking days on the west side, to rowdy antics driving cab for 30 years, Jim proved consistently...
Eleanor Van Laningham
Dec 15, 2016
Eleanor F. Van Laningham Nee Navidonski Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully Dec. 15, 2016 Preceded in death by husband, Eldon Van Laningham; four brothers and five sisters. Survived by daughter Marcia, beloved grandsons Dylan & Sam Woodman; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Our Lady of Peace Hospice for their exceptional care. Visitation Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 671 Snelling...

Richard 'Dick' Moser
Dec 11, 2016
Moser, Richard 'Dick' Age 70, of St. Paul Passed away December 11, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Margaret. Survived by son, Aaron (Denette); grandsons, Brogen, Brady, and Bryce; siblings, Carol (Dean) Mackell, Mariella (Tino) Hernandez, Patricia (Jim) Alvarez, Michael (Jenny), and Father Thomas; eight nieces and nephews. Dick graduated from St. Thomas College with a Bachelor's in...

Manuela Ponce
Dec 11, 2016
Ponce, Manuela 12/11/2016 Preceded in death by mother, Adelfa Almazan; siblings, Jesus Ponce, Maria Ponce, Gloria Ponce, Minerva Ponce, Guillermina Ponce and grandson, Marcus Ponce. Survived by children, Adelfa, Irma, Juan, Carlos, Veronica, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family service.
William "Bill" Kenney
Dec 8, 2016
Age 86, received into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William and Teresa Kenney; infant daughter, Sheila; grandson, Bryan; brothers, Fr. Jerry, twin Frank, Tom and Bobby. Survived by Dorothy, his loving wife of 62 years; children, Pat (Linda), Mary Kay (John Sprangers), Bill (Janice), Rosie (Mike Rydberg), Fr. Kevin, Theresa and Maureen;...

Dale Gormanson
Dec 4, 2016
Preceded in death by his wives Barbara and Mary, and sister Ginnie Adams. Survived by his sister, Micki Speranza; children, Kirsti L. (John) Groess, Martin S., Dale D. (Linda), and Robert A.; grandchildren, Emily, Leah, John, Joshua, and Rebecca. Will be missed by family and friends. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the VFW or donor's...
James Hall, Sr
Dec 4, 2016
ATTN: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, LOCAL 1M HALL, James Robert Age 72 Passed away December 4, 2016 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by son, Jim, Jr. Survived by daughter Gina Tallarico, granddaughters Katherine Biwer (Tom), Maggie Tallarico and great granddaughter Hayden Enger. Siblings Mike (Pam) Hall, Bill (Ginny) Hall, Margie (John) Spinner, many nieces and nephews. Memorial...
The Reverend James Sanders
Nov 29, 2016
Sanders, The Reverend James F. Age 67, of Minneapolis Passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2016 after a long battle with Pompe Disease. Preceded in death parents, The Rev. Harold Sr. and Hazel; brother, Mark; sister-in-law, Diane. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Jo Ann and cherished daughters, Laurel (Tyler) Putman, Rebecca (Brent) Schott,...
Deborah Ruth
Nov 24, 2016
RUTH, Deborah aka Deborah Hysong Taylor Tianen Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife Died on Thanksgiving Day, 2016 in the presence of those who loved her, a fitting day for a person who lived her life with gratitude. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ruth Hysong. She is survived by husband, Neil Tianen; children, Rachel (Cory Turner)...
Stanley Wilczyk, III
Nov 24, 2016
Stanley S. Wilczyk III Preceded in death by parents, Stan and Marie; brother, Jerry; infant sister, Mary Lou; significant other, Delores Cole. Survived by children, Jeff (Patty), Cindy Smith, Gail (Domenic) Vitale, Kristin (Justin) Polywacz; grandchildren, Tricia, Roger, Mitch, Lindsay, Nick, Christopher; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Aiden; siblings, Marlene (Gordy) Simonson, Kathy (Dick) Wright, Vern (Mary) Wilczyk; special friends and neighbors,...
Joseph Hernandez
Nov 24, 2016
Hernandez Joseph M. "Joey" Age 35, Preceded in death by Grandparents, John and Antonia Hernandez, Survived by his beloved mother, Linda and daughter, Alicia Hernandez and many close friends and family. Service at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 401 Concord St., St. Paul. Visitation 9-11am. Mass and luncheon to follow. Visitation Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 401 Concord St...