OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Gayle Marilyn (Anderson) Meyer
Jun 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of our mother, Gayle (Anderson) Meyer, of Hudson, WI, on June 3, 2026, at the age of 80.
Gayle was born on March 5, 1946, in Grand Forks, ND. She grew up on her family's farm in Fisher, MN, where she developed a strong work ethic and caring...
Georgia Cortez Lickness
May 31, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Georgia, age 75, who died peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. Georgia lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and a generous spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Georgia was born on October 23, 1950, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up on the...
Robert (Butch) Joseph
May 27, 2026
Robert (Butch) Joseph – Marine Corp Veteran, 67, of St. Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026.
He was preceded in death by parents, Michael (Mickey) Joseph and Josephine D. App.
Survived by siblings John (Jamie) Joseph, Sandra Trifunov, Juliet (Patrick) Zarich, and many nieces and nephews. Butch was a kind and caring individual who had great love for his...
Lisa Wicklund
May 23, 2026
Lisa Jean Wicklund, age 64, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully with family by her bedside on May 23, 2026.
Lisa had a legendary green thumb and spent her summers creating her beautiful flower gardens. She was a loyal Minnesota Vikings supporter and avid "Chicago Fire" fan! She loved cooking and baking for the holidays, especially at Christmas. For many years...
A'miah Lynnita Armstrong-Walker
May 19, 2026
Miah was born on February 23, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Amanda Walker-Hunter and Reginald Armstrong. Miah was raised in a close-knit family (and extended family), and she loved her family deeply.
Miah joined the AAU basketball world at the tender age of eight years old. She found a deep love for the game and went on to play in more...
Donna Tomczak
May 19, 2026
Donna Tomczak, 91, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 19,2026, after a brief illness.Donna was born on January 20, 1935, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Edward and Morna (Rector) Fricke. Growing up, her family lived in several towns across Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota before settling in Battle Lake, Minnesota.After graduating from Battle Lake High School in 1953,...
Bruce Michael Martin
May 15, 2026
Bruce Michael Martin age 83, of Mound, MN passed away on May 15, 2026.
Bruce was born on January 18, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald and Mildred Martin. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1961 and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota.
He spent the...
Carolyn Ann Verret
May 14, 2026
ST. PAUL - Carolyn Ann Verret, 85, a retired St. Mary's University of Minnesota assistant dean and vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota, passed away on May 14th in St. Paul.
She was born in Louisiana and spent her professional life at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where she will be remembered for the exceptional mentorship, she...
Consuelo Angelita Palacio
May 12, 2026
Consuelo "Connie" Angelita Palacio, age 91, of West St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 12, 2026.
Connie, also lovingly known by family and friends as "Chique" or "Tia Chique," was a woman of remarkable resilience, strength, and compassion. She was born in Laredo, Texas, in 1934 to Cayetano and Andrea Carrizales. As a young girl, her...
Michael Dewayne Bogan
May 11, 2026
Michael Dewayne Bogan was born on July 30, 1961, born in Racine Wisconsin to Shirley Ann Bogan-Smith and Lenwood Erby. Living throughout the Midwest from Racine Wi, Milwaukee Wi, and most recently Minneapolis Minnesota. He completed his education in Milwaukee Wi. Michael enjoyed carpentry work, manual labor, and customer service jobs until his retirement. Michael lived an active life, you...
Rosemary Cecile Ruth Geier
May 10, 2026
Rosemary Cecile Ruth (Muschinske) Geier was born February 18, 1936, to Erich O. and Anna (Bonke) Muschinske in Merrill, Wisconsin.
She was baptized April 5, 1936, and confirmed April 2, 1950, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, Wisconsin.
Upon the death of her mother (June 1937) and until age 7, she was cared for by her Uncle Erich "Pa" and Aunt Elsie "Ma"...
Sharon Andersen
May 4, 2026
Sharon Andersen passed away at the age of 86, in St. Anthony, MN on May 4, 2026.Please contact us for any further information.
Robert Lee Parish
May 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Lee Parish, age 84, of Little Canada, formerly of Delavan, Minnesota, passed away at home on May 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born on April 20, 1942, to Edward and Lucille Parish in Delavan, MN where he was raised with his four siblings. The Parish family ran an independent telephone company, Delavan Telephone Company. Bob grew...
Manuel Gutiérrez Soto
Apr 30, 2026
Manuel Gutierrerz Soto, age 88, passed away at United Hospital, April 30, 2026. He suffered from many ailments.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Elvira of 45 years, in 2017, parents, Soledad Gutierrez, Pedro Soto Mackintosh, siblings, Carmela Soto Gutierrez, Bertha Soto Gutierrez, Rodolfo Soto Gutierrez, Petra Alicia Soto Gutierrez, Juan Soto Gutierrez, Gilberto Andres Soto Gutierrez, Simon Pedro...
Denise Hassel-Goewey
Apr 30, 2026
Denise Hassel-Goewey, age 61, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 30th after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Denise was born on April 13, 1965, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Gilbert Hassel and Elaine Brandstrom, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities area and dedicated...
Ray Ardeen Ose
Apr 29, 2026
Ray Ardeen Ose, 92, died peacefully April 29, 2026, after suffering from Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in rural Thief River Falls, MN, on February 14, 1934. After graduating from Thief River Falls High School, he attended Augsburg College, Minneapolis, as well as Concordia Moorhead, and served in the US Army.
He got his start in radio at KTRF in Grand Forks,...
Maria Del Rosario Carreras
Apr 28, 2026
Maria was born in New York City on September 24, 1949 and passed away peacefully in West St. Paul, Minnesota on April 28th, 2026.She is preceded in death by her mother Cayita, father Santiago, brother Santiago Jr., son Robertito, and niece Sarah.Maria is survived by her husband Ricardo Carreras, and her sons, Jon Daniels Garcia (Hiroko), James Yancey Garcia (Michelle), Jason...
Aaron Robert Hanson
Apr 25, 2026
Aaron R. Hanson, 23, of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2026, in a motorcycle accident. Aaron was born on November 23rd, 2002, in Burnsville, MN to Robert and Kimberly Hanson. He grew up in Farmington, MN and was the youngest of 4 siblings. Aaron graduated from Farmington High School in 2021 and went on to receive a...
Oather Shawnnel Darrough
Apr 25, 2026
Oather "Pookie" Shawnnel Darrough, age 38, of St. Paul, entered eternal rest on April 25, 2026. Full obituary to follow.
Services for Oather will be held at 12PM, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw (488 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul). Family and friends may attend the Visitation from 10AM - 12PM. Burial at Elmhurst Cemetery. Repast to follow...



