OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramsey County & Surrounding Areas
Christopher James Wallen
Oct 5, 2026
While he was born January 4, 1969 in Rochester, NY and raised in Montana after a short stint in Mankato, Chris Wallen cannot be considered anything but a native Minnesotan. After moving back to MN for college in Morris, he laid roots in the Twin Cities. He began a family with Jennifer Wallen, having three children - Benjamin, Avery, and...
Phyllis Jeananne Doyle
Oct 2, 2026
The gale-force wind that was Pj Doyle quieted to a whisper on Friday, October 2.
Born Phyllis Jeananne Coburn on January 31, 1946, Pj developed her outgoing personality while growing up in Iowa before graduating from Des Moines Technical High School. She continued her education, earning degrees from Macalester College and Metropolitan State University.
For thirty-five years, she nurtured her giving spirit...
Jorge Doggod
Sep 29, 2026
Jorge Doggod entered eternal rest on September 29, 2026. Please contact Simple Traditions by Bradshaw for details.
Curtis James Miller
Sep 28, 2026
Curtis James "CJ" Miller
Curtis James Miller, lovingly known as CJ and affectionately called "Crab" by his sons and nephews, finished his journey at the age of 40. He will be remembered as a kind, soft-spoken man with a gentle soul and a heart full of love for those around him. CJ was a selfless, devoted, and caring family man who...
Joanne Elizabeth Kendall
Sep 23, 2026
Joanne Elizabeth (Milton) Kendall lived her life savoring each moment and died peacefully in her home on September 23, 2026. She self-identified as Me-Jo-Mom-Gram- GG Jo, shorthand for the many roles she has played in her 96 years of life. Born on August 20, 1930, to John Swanson Milton and Una Elizabeth (Sodergren) Milton in Minneapolis, MN, Jo grew up...
Faith Rose Hutterer
Sep 22, 2026
Faith Rose Hutterer
Faith Rose Hutterer peacefully finished her journey at the age of 69 at home, surrounded by the love of her husband, her daughter and sons, and her grandchildren.
Faith grew up in Bruno, Minnesota, with her parents and four siblings. After moving away, she married James W. Miller, and together they had three children: Jamie, Danny, and CJ. Faith...
Patricia Marie Cardozo (McGowan)
Sep 21, 2026
Patricia Marie Cardozo (née McGowan) July 1927 - September 2026
Patricia Marie Cardozo known and loved by all as Patsy passed away in September 21, 2026 at the age of 99.
Patsy grew up in the Crocus Hill neighborhood of St. Paul, the daughter of John McGowan and Jeanette McGowan (née Eldredge). She made her home in Crocus Hill for forty years...
Mary Eide O'Brien
Sep 15, 2026
Mary Eide O'Brien, Professor Emeritus of Spanish, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026 at the age of 89 after a brief illness.
Mary was born in Fargo, North Dakota in 1937. She was the eldest daughter of Margaret and Oliver Eide and big sister to Jim and Paul. The Eide home was often filled with the aroma of freshly-baked...
Jeffrey Kent Lindahl
Sep 13, 2026
Jeffrey K Lindahl 71 of Saint Paul Mn, passed away September 13, 2026Jeff was born on December 14, 1954, in St Paul Mn to Gayle H. Lindahl and Louise A Hawley (Lovaas)He was the second of four childrenJeff graduated from Highland Park Senior High School in 1973.Jeff enjoyed music, motorcycles, puzzles, comedy, family, friends and parties. Jeff was a fun-loving son...
Kathryn Marie Brewer
Sep 11, 2026
Katie Brewer, age 82 of Saint Paul MN, passed away on Sept. 11, 2026.
Kathryn Marie Brewer was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on March 8, 1944, to Fredrick John Brewer and Bernice Amanda Miller.
She earned her BA in Art & Education at Eastern Michigan University. After an early career in teaching she moved to Lutheran Campus...
Ruth S Lijoodi
Sep 7, 2026
Beloved Wife • Mother • Grandmother
Sister • Aunt • Godmother
Passed away September 7th, 2026, in Minneapolis Minnesota
She attended Indiana State University Terre Haute Indiana where she took secretarial courses to begin a career as an executive secretary
Mama will be remembered for her loving heart, gentle spirit, kindness, and compassion for others.
Her leadership and advocacy touched many lives and the memories...
Jason William Heinl
Sep 7, 2026
Jason William Heinl, age 57, of Oakdale, formerly of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2026.
Jason started working at Regions Hospital in the late 80's as a Pharmacy Technician and was a proud Union President and member of the AFSCME Local 722 (Council 5) chapter in which, there were many positive changes and developments with...
Dorothy Elizabeth Pearson
Sep 5, 2026
Dorothy E. Pearson July 27, 1938 - September 5, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth (née Peterson) Pearson, 88, of New Brighton, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale.
Born in Moose Lake, MN to Carl and Helga Peterson, Dorothy was the youngest of three children. In August of 1960, Dorothy married her true love, Clinton Pearson, in...
Rick Kelly
Sep 4, 2026
Rick Kelly of Minneapolis, 75, left this life in late summer 2026.
Survived by many friends and his Golden Retriever Harry. Rick enjoyed his many Golden Retrievers through the years.
Peace be with you friend.
James William Chatman
Sep 3, 2026
James W. ChatmanApril 3, 1963 - September 3, 2026James W. Chatman was born on April 3, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lee Cora Chatman. He was the beloved husband of Lottie Chatman and a proud father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dad took pride in keeping things...
DeMarcus Scott Gibson-Beard
Aug 29, 2026
DeMarcus S. Gibson Beard, age 27 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on August 29, 2026.DeMarcus was born on November 4th, 1998, in Wyoming Minnesota to Candi Gibson and Charles Beard.Throughout his life DeMarcus touched the hearts of many. He has a genuine love for those around him and will forever be remembered for the kindness, laughter, and love he shared....
Mary Herrick
Aug 29, 2026
Mary Herrick, age 72, of Minneapolis, died on August 29, 2026. For more information, please contact Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 651-767-9333.
George Edward Shetka
Aug 29, 2026
George E. ("Joe") Shetka, age 89, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, with his children by his side.
He graduated from Cretin High School in 1954 and in 1955 enlisted in the Air Force where he served as a jet engine mechanic until 1958. In 1957 he married his life-long sweetheart, Rose Marie Vomela. Following his military...
Peter Dean Wickert
Aug 28, 2026
Peter Wickert Age 66, of Saint Paul, MN formerly of Appleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Peter got his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked at Chemplex in Clinton, IA for 2 years before going to graduate school at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Then he worked at 3M for 33...



