OBITUARIES

Brian Beaubien

Nov 1, 2024

It is with shattered hearts that the family of Brian Beaubien shares that his body surrendered to pancreatic cancer on November 1, 2024. Brian's spirit remained unflinchingly strong until his last breath. He lived with love, curiosity, creativity, and bravery, and he adored the family and friends he shared his life with.

A long-time resident of St. Paul, MN, Brian graduated...

Mark Eastman

Oct 30, 2024

Mark Eastman, born on August 6, 1956, in Rice Lake, WI, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 68. As a longtime resident of St. Paul, MN, Mark carried a spirit that could brighten anyone's day. His sense of humor, infectious smile, and loving soul were a source of joy to all who knew him.

Mark is survived...

Robert Prosch

Oct 28, 2024

Robert (Bob) Prosch of Minnetonka, passed away suddenly on Monday October 28, 2024 at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that touched everyone that knew him. A devoted family man, Bob cherished his time with loved ones, always prioritizing family gatherings and adventures. Known for his outgoing personality he had an incredible ability to...

Lucy Tejeda

Oct 27, 2024

Lucy Ann (Sanchez) Tejeda (age 84) of the West Side of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on October 27,2024.

Lucy is preceded in death by her father, Steven Sanchez; mother, Antonia (Zapata) Sanchez; daughter, Sylvia Richardson and brothers Nick, Steve and Ray Sanchez.

Lucy was the center and heart of her family and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Andrew Jackson

Oct 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrew "Mac" Jackson, age 33, on October 25, 2024. Andrew was known for his quick wit, infectious humor, and a childlike spirit that brought joy to everyone around him. His adventurous soul, love for life, and deep devotion to his children, Neena and Kobe Jackson, were the cornerstones...

Andrew Franklin

Oct 23, 2024

Andrew Franklin, age 61, of West St. Paul, entered eternal rest on October 23, 2024.

A Homegoing Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Ave., Saint Paul. Repast to follow. 

Troy Hetrick

Oct 22, 2024

Troy Alan Hetrick passed away on October 22, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Devon Hetrick.

Survived by his girlfriend, Shannon Sparby; children, Jordan and Colton; father, William Duane Hetrick; sister, Wendy Hetrick; brother, Terry Hetrick (Cheryl) and children, Nadia and Hunter; along with many relatives and friends.

Troy was...

Maria Belmares

Oct 19, 2024

Maria Antonia Belmares, born on April 23, 1935, in Elmendorf, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2024, in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her.

Maria, affectionately known as "Sis," dedicated her life to her family and career as a head cook, where...

Lois Pitkin

Oct 18, 2024

Age 89, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.

Lois was preceded in death by husband, John Pitkin; son, Craig (living wife, Julie) Pitkin; parents, Henry and Lillian Levison; brother, Ronnie Levison; sister, Marilyn Poundstone; and grandson, Jon Messig.

She is survived by daughter, Darla Weber (John); sons, Kevin Pitkin (Kris) and Darold Pitkin (Michelle); grandsons, Jeff Messig, Carl...

Patricia Motz

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Motz

Age 89 of Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband Gordon, her sister Carolyn, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Jean(Brad) Wilkens, son Kevin, brother Donald(Nancy) Mace, and many other beloved family and friends.

A service celebrating Pat's life will take...

Daniel Wagner

Oct 11, 2024

Daniel John Wagner, age 81, was called to his eternal Home by a spectacular northern lights display on October 11, 2024 after a 7 year battle with cancer.

Born in Duluth, MN to parents Robert and Vienna Wagner, Dan enjoyed being a troublemaker with his older brother Russell but survived high school despite this, graduating from Duluth Central in...

Randall Maher

Oct 11, 2024

Randall "Randy" Maher

Age 71 of Centerville, MN passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.

He is preceded in death by parents Norbert and Alice and brother-in-law Greg Scheler.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years Sue Maher; siblings Mike(Audrey) Maher, Susan(Duane) Peabody, Janine Scheler, Pat(Gayle) Maher, and Tom Maher; and many nieces,...

Marilyn Dayton

Oct 10, 2024

Marilyn passed away peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 88. Marilyn was a friend to all. She naturally sought joy, kindness, and companionship and had so many good people in her life. Marilyn was a presence for all that knew and embraced her - friends, family, and community. She was always on...

Kelly Jean Kivel-Lindgren

Oct 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kelly Jean Kivel-Lindgren, who breathed her last on October 6, 2024. She was a beacon of light in our lives, gracing us with her kind and caring nature.

Kelly was born on January 7, 1970, and throughout her life, she exuded a passion for dance that was unmatched....

Finn Ivar Wolden Henrikssen

Sep 30, 2024

In the early morning hours on September 30, 2024, FINN IVAR WOLDEN HENRIKSSEN passed peacefully away at the age of 87. Finn was born in Bergen, Norway on April 1, 1937. He was a soft spoken, kind, and hard-working man with a dry sense of humor, who was dearly loved by his close-knit family. After graduating with an engineering degree...

Pamela Latvala

Sep 26, 2024

At 72 years of age, Pam passed away on September 26th, 2024 leaving a lasting legacy.

A Minneapolis native, Pam graduated from Roosevelt High School. She was preceded in death by spouses Larry Latvala and Jerry L. Swenson, parents Fred M. Weitz and Arline M. Weitz, and grandson James R. Rapp. Surviving Pam is her son Brian (Valarie) Hullett of Milton,...

David Polzin

Sep 25, 2024

Our beloved David passed from complications related to his frontal temporal dementia, Progressive Primary Aphasia.

His life was cut short, and he leaves behind a loving blended family who misses him greatly. This includes his beloved wife Brenda (Fleming) Knapp-Polzin and children Kelsey (Polzin) Higdon, husband Jimmy Higdon, grandchildren, Isabella, Madigan, James, Haynes, and Weller, son Elliot Polzin, wife Jordan (Balbach)...

Cynthia Taylor

Sep 24, 2024

Cynthia Marie Taylor, 56, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.

The service for Ms. Cynthia Taylor will be held on Saturday, at 2:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland. Visitation: Saturday, at 1:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland. 

The service will be Livestreamed on this page.

Mathew Perlick

Sep 23, 2024

Passed unexpectedly in his sleep, way too soon. Mat will be greatly missed by his wife Rachel, his children, Madisen, Tristen, Jamisen and Ashlen, his parents Thomas and Valeree, brother Reid (Jessica), Grandmother Maizie, Uncles: Randall (Linda), Jeffery (Michelle), Tyrone (Kristy), Troy, Aunt's Sheryle (Michael), Judy (Bruce) and Suzette. Rachel's parents Bill and Pat Long, Brother Michael (Wiesla), niece Emma,...

Abadi Arefeayne

Sep 23, 2024

Abadi Arefeayne, 75, of St. Paul, Minnesota, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 23, 2024.

Abadi is survived by his wife Yeshewatsehay of 72 years, daughters Salem and Semenawit, sons Selam and Seretseab grandchildren Abigail, Israel, Alazar, Abel, Hasset, Yohana and KeAb., brother Amaha Kenaw, sister Mereseit. Abadi was a...