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

Betty Duerscherl
May 13, 2014
Duerscherl, Betty L. (nee Ytzen) Loving Mom, Nana and Great Grandma Age 84 of West St. Paul passed away on May 13, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Richard, daughter, Sandy and son, Baby Boy. Survived by children, Linda, Richard, Debbie, Cindy (William) and Mark; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 12NOON at CHURCH OF ST....
Aurelio Vasquez Rojas
Apr 29, 2014
Age 66 Died April 29, 2014 Aurelio was born July 12, 1947 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Rosario (Vasquez) Rojas. Survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughters, Dora (JesA�s) Ibarra, Margarita (Valentin) Carmona, Ana (Daniel) Vazquez; son, Alejandro Rojas; grandchildren, Alejandro, Gabriela, Joel, Elio, JesA�s, Ana, Mauricio, Leonardo, D. Antonio, Javier and Azzehra; brothers, Juan...
Thomas Diaz
Apr 11, 2014
Thomas Diaz "TOMBO" Age 66 of St. Paul, DEVOTED FAMILY MAN & Proud Vietnam Veteran, died suddenly April 11, 2014. Preceded in death by his father Guadalupe & brother Michael. Survived by his mother Gudelia; children, Theresa (John), Tomas (Angie), Torre (Bill), Sarita; grandkids, Alex, Jack, Brady, Mason, Milani, Evan, Carly, Veda; siblings, Robert (Pam), John (Linda), David (Sara), Virginia,...
Christina Zubulake
Mar 15, 2014
Zubulake, Christina (Peggy) Age 57 is now forever dancing with her soul mate Chuck Zubulake. Preceded in death by parents, John & Antonia Hernandez and sister, Frances. Survived by children, Felicia Playa (Rich), Chris, Nick (Jen) and Nate; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and 14 siblings. Visitation Friday 1-5PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Avenue. Mass of Christian...
Ramona F Rodriguez
Mar 12, 2014
RODRIGUEZ Ramona F. (nee Reyes) Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Friend to Many Age 84, passed away peacefully at Walker Methodist - Westwood Ridge WSP MN, on March 12, 2014. Born September 21, 1929 in St. Paul, MN. Ramona was a life long resident of St. Paul's West Side. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Sr.; sons,...
Eugene LaBelle
Feb 28, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was a long time West Side resident and owner/employee of GL Window Cleaning Services. Gene was born in La Belle Township near Veblen, SD on June 21, 1928. He was a proud member of the Heipa Veblen district of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Preceded in death by...

Uriel Isidoro Ruiz
Jan 28, 2014
None Service Simple Traditions 671 Snelling Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55116 Friday, January 31, 2014 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sydney Jayne Olson
Jan 26, 2014
Olson, Sydney Jayne age 62, of St. Paul, died peacefully in her home January 26, 2014. Sydney was born in La Crosse, WI and attended school in La Crescent, MN. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and St Catherine University. Sydney was a social worker, most recently at Dakota County. Preceded in death by her father Edward;...
Ione Josephs
Dec 15, 2013
Josephs, Ione E. (Jendro, Weir, Kohrs) Passed away in Amery, WI on December 15, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Weir; spouse, William Josephs, II; and many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 21, 11:00 A.M. at the CHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW, corner of Hall and Robie, with a visitation one hour prior to...

Jose Luis Estrada-Martinez
Dec 12, 2013
Visitation Simple Traditions 488 Humboldt Ave St. Paul, MN 55107 Sunday, December 15, 2013 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St St. Paul, MN 55107 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:00 PM

Mary C Wettschreck
Dec 5, 2013
Wettschreck, Mary C. Age 85 of St. Paul Passed away on December 5, 2013 Preceded in death by her loving husband, Elroy "Bun", 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by children, Dennis (Linda LaBar), Michael, Steven and Suzanne (Dale) Klooz; stepson, Gary (Sharon); stepdaughter, Joan Chopskie; 19 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother, Richard (June) Vanderbeek; many...
Charles Aldridge
Dec 3, 2013
Aldridge, Charles B. "Iowa Charlie" Age 88 of St. Paul Passed away on December 3, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine, parents, Inez & Ben and sister, Marion. Survived by daughters, Laurie, Linnea and Becky; and grandson, Chris. Veteran of WWII and Korea. Memorial service Wednesday 12noon at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Avenue. Visitation one hour prior...
George Sticha
Nov 30, 2013
Sticha, George William Age 80, unexpectedly on November 30, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, George and Emma; sisters, Maryann Martinek and Darlene Sticha. Survived by beloved wife, Irene; children, George (Diana), Jim, Mike, Debbie (Chris), Jeff, and Alan; brother, Ron (Dianne); 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many family and friends....

Jorge Campos Ruz
Nov 21, 2013
pending Visitation Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St St. Paul, MN 55107 Saturday, November 30, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service Simple Traditions 671 Snelling Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55116 Saturday, November 30, 2013 12:00 PM
Jesus Serrano
Nov 12, 2013
Serrano, Jesus Age 80 Passed away November 12, 2013 Preceded in death by parents, Guadalupe & Primitivo; siblings, Paul, Catalina, Lupe, Felix & Michael Serrano; and nephew, Cello Serrano. Survived by siblings, Andrea Rodriguez, Sylvia Ramirez, Florence Contreras and Ramon Serrano; many nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, Fernando Contreras and sister-in-law, Carolyn Serrano. The family would like to give thanks and...
James Pawlak
Nov 12, 2013
Pawlak James D. Age 70 of St. Paul Set free on November 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Clara, oldest brother Jerry and mother-in-law June O'Brien. Survived by loving wife, Sue; daughter, Clara; grandson, Logan; sons, Jimmy, Timmy & Kevin; brother, John; many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law. Jim was a...

Forrest Burnett
Oct 9, 2013
Visitation Simple Traditions 488 Humboldt Ave St. Paul, MN 55107 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Simple Traditions 671 Snelling Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55116 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 11:00 AM

Paula Garcia
Oct 7, 2013
Age 90 Died Suddenly on Monday Oct. 7, 2013 Preceded in death by, father Dolores Rodriguez, mother Sorocco Meddlin Rodriguez, brother Florentino Rodriguez, Salome Rodriguez, brother Knapp Rodriguez, baby Alexander and baby Natalie. Paula is survived by her loving partner of 31 years Merced Rojas, her daughter Lana, her grandchildren, Bobby (Alisha) Nikki and Matthew, great grandson Jeff. Her sister...

Geneiveve Jannette
Oct 6, 2013
JANNETTE Geneiveve E. "Gena" The Strongest Branch of the Family Tree Age 63. Passed away on Oct. 6, 2013. Survived by daughter Geneiveve "Annie" Shannon (John); grandkids Sarah and Danny Johnson "D.J", Angela "Pumpkin" Zaccardi; brother Chuck Hinze, and cousin Bette Zigan. She was an amazingly strong mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be missed wholeheartedly. She...