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

Mary Ellen Kobelarczyk
Nov 23, 2016
Kobelarczyk, Mary nee: Kowski Age 73, of New Brighton Passed away on November 23, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jan; sisters, Dorothy, Lorraine, and Carol; brother, Joe. Survived by brothers, Donald, Ronald, and James as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, December 1st , at 10:30am at CHURCH OF ST. JOHN...
Elvira Soto
Nov 20, 2016
Elvira Marie Soto (Ruiz) Passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Preceded in death by parents, Piedad & Florentino Ruiz; siblings, Eleanor, Raul, Teresa, Ruben and Guadalupe. Survived by husband, Manuel; siblings, Tony, Esperanza, Amparo, Joe; cousin, Peda; many relatives, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial, WEDNESDAY, November 23rd at 11am at CHURCH OF...

Juan Villanueva
Nov 14, 2016
Visitation The Durham Apartments 7201 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 Friday, November 18, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Service The Durham Apartments 7201 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 Friday, November 18, 2016 6:00 PM
Consuelo Verdeja-Rice
Nov 14, 2016
Consuelo Verdeja-Rice passed away at age 69. She died peacefully on November 14, 2016. Consuelo was born Oct. 12, 1947 in St. Paul, MN. Survived by spouse, Robert Rice; her sons, Tony Green, Dennis Verdeja, William Verdeja and daughter, Tara Green. Consuelo had 24 grand children and 12 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Tillie (Alfonso) Monita, Estella (Marcus) Kemp, Angie...

Beth Jordan
Nov 6, 2016
JORDAN Beth Age 95, of St Paul, MN Died peacefully on Nov. 6, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her beloved husband William (Bill). Survived by sons Michael (Linda) & Steven (Elaine). Grandchildren Jessica (Chris), Kathleen (Preston) & Matthew (Kelsey). Great grandchildren Josef, Cooper, Milo & Letta. Beth loved life & her family, her roses, a good book,...
Sara Fulton
Oct 29, 2016
Fulton Sara Amend (Sally) Long active in hospital organizations died October 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was 95. A native of Lewistown, Pennsylvania she graduated from Lewistown High School in 1941 and from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia School of Nursing in 1944. She served as a Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps with the Army of Occupation in...

Brazetti Mae Lipscomb
Oct 21, 2016
Lipscomb, Brazetti Mae Preceded in death by parents, Nathaniel and Brazola, and son, Clinton. Survived by children, Arthur (Sandra) Lipscomb, Anita L. Shaw, Raheem (Karen) Shabazz, Larry Lipscomb and Angelica Lipscomb; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Laura, Henry, Lee, Mary, Nathaniel, Wilbert and Carl; special family friend, Jessie Lipscomb and many other family members and friends.