OBITUARIES

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...

Juanita Quintero

Sep 21, 2024

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 8th 2024 beginning at 1:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior.

I lieu of flowers, memorial can be made out to the family.

Donna Henderson

Sep 20, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM at Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, 451 Central Avenue W, Saint Paul, MN. A visitation will begin one hour prior.

Tammy Rice

Sep 16, 2024

Tammy Lynne Nickel Rice, 55, of Willmar, passed away peacefully at her home on

September 16, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Jerry;

daughter, Sabrina; aunts June, Nancy, and Jeanette; Jerry's extended family; special

friends, MaryAnne and Paulie Rabenort; a host of special lifelong friends; and her

beloved cats, Jazzy and Nala. She was preceded...

Florence Katharyne Stater

Sep 16, 2024

A Memorial Service for Florence Stater will be held on Monday November 18 at 11am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Visitation one hour prior. Luncheon to follow. Memorials can be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or charity of the giver's choice. 

Alicia Carlson

Sep 14, 2024

Alicia Gabrielle Carlson, born July 6, 1982, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024, in Roseville, Minnesota, at the age of 42.

Alicia graduated from Roseville Area High School in 2000 and went on to become a dedicated heavy equipment operator, known for her hard work and commitment to the paving industry. Outside of her career, she found...

Charles Selander

Sep 10, 2024

Charles Melvin Selander, known affectionately as Chuck, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 81 in Maplewood, Minnesota. Born on August 27, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Chuck led a life marked by dedication to service and family.

During his senior year of high school, he attended the Billy Graham Crusade. There, for the first time, he recognized...

John Garcia

Sep 9, 2024

John Joseph Garcia, affectionately known as "Wishbone," passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9th 2024, in St. Paul, MN, at the age of 74.

John is survived by his daughters Michelle Garcia-Strait (James) and Vicki Garcia (Seville); grandchildren, Reina Garcia, Jordan Strait, Alex Garcia, Javen Strait, Dion Garcia-Starr, Savon Garcia-Starr, and Josiah Strait; and great-grandchildren Satiza Garcia-Anderson, Andres Garcia-Moore, Delany Ryan,...

Peter Willems

Sep 4, 2024

Willems, Peter G., age 94 passed away on September 4. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Lena Willems; brothers Frank, Christopher and John; sisters, Madge Corrigan, and Marie Willems.

Peter attended St. Matthew's School, graduated from Humboldt High School (Class of 1947) and attended the University of Minnesota.

Peter served in the Army as a corporal during the...

Mary Jane Fankell

Sep 2, 2024

Mary Jane Fankell passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 95. At the time of her death, Mary was a resident of The Deerfield in New Richmond, Wi.

Mary lived and attended school in Eau Claire, She later moved to Chippewa Falls, completing high school in 1947. Mary spent most of the remainder of her life in her...

Mattie Robinson

Sep 1, 2024

Life Reflections

Mattie Lucille Robinson,daughter of Mary Hayden and James Johnson on July 18th 1948. She was born in Belton, KY.; later moved to Owensboro, KY where she was schooled and graduated from O.H.S. Lucille professed her life in Christ at an early age, faithfully attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed family gatherings; her son taking her to concerts...

Luke Fangel

Sep 1, 2024

Luke passed away surrounded by his family. He was a kind and gentle soul, a brilliant person who fell victim to the disease of addiction.

He is survived by his mother, Janet; father, Tom; and brother, Dylan; his grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, & cousins that loved him.

Luke is preceded in death by his grandfather's, Jim and Tom; and his uncle...

James Norman

Aug 27, 2024

Norman, James Arthur "Jim" of Minneapolis died of complications of Parkinson's on Tuesday, August 27th, at the age of 88. He was born to Arthur and Inga Norman in Minneapolis on October 31, 1935. He attended Hiawatha Elementary School; Sanford Junior High School; and Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he was involved in the development of his Christian faith early...

Lucy Troy

Aug 25, 2024

Lucy Mae Troy, born to Willie and Edna Smith in Milton, Florida December 24th 1941. She was the second youngest of 6 siblings. In 1959 she married her sweetheart Bobby Troy in Chicago, IL In 1968 they moved to St Paul, MN where she had resided since with their four children.

She is survived by her children; Gwen, Marcus, Sonya and...

John Benedict Erler

Aug 23, 2024

John Erler, age 76 of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Monica; brother, Larry. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 40 years, Denise; sons, Michael, Daniel; siblings, Steve (Pam), David (Michelle), Mary, Jeremy; many nieces nephews and friends.

A graduate of Ramsey...

Roger Erickson

Aug 17, 2024

Roger Allen Erickson, age 70 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 17, 2024. He is survived by his sisters, Judith (Charles) Maddux, Marcy Lu Willrich; brother, Paul (Joan) Erickson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edyth and Lester Erickson.

Roger was particularly gifted in working with kids and he was...

Ginger Brown

Jul 30, 2024

Ginger C. Brown, Age 84, of Saint Paul, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown Jr.; parents, Lillie and Oliver Cooksey; brother, Oliver Cooksey Jr.; and granddaughter, Ashli Johnson. She is survived by her children Angelle (Larry) Wimes, Robert Brown III, Ethel Brown, Ginnie Williams (Lawerence), Gabrielle (Kennith) Brown Kreeger,...

Kathleen Kubes

Jul 25, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Kubes (nee Gangl), age 77, of White Bear Township, on July 25, 2024.

Kathy was born in St. Paul, MN to Robert "Bob" and Helen Gangl on October 8, 1946. Kathy met Ed Kubes in highschool and they married on October 6, 1966. They were together for almost 60 years....

Alejandra Lopez Torrez

Jul 24, 2024

Alejandra Lopez Torrez, born July 25th 1969, passed away July 24th 2024 at the age of 54, Alejandra was born in Mexico City, Mexico.

She has always been a hardworking person dedicated to her jobs. She was always a kind, funny and loving person to everyone around her. She was an amazing mom and wife who was loved and appreciated. We...

Ruth Francis

Jul 24, 2024

Ruth Christine Francis (nee Jorgensen), age 93, Minneapolis, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Molly, and father, Ingvard, both of Danish descent, and all five siblings: Dorothy, Harold, Verna, Grace, and Arden. She was the loving mother of her two sons David (Michelle) of Virginia and Douglas of Vermont; grandchildren Andy...