Obituaries

Richard "Butch" Leitner

Richard "Butch" Leitner

Jan 11, 2025

Richard “Butch” Leitner (age 86) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was born on July 02, 1938 to Otto and Johanna (Muellner) Leinter.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 6 sisters. 

Survived by sister Derlores Schouveller, Julia Green; many nieces and nephews

Services will be at St. Francis De Sales on January 17, 2025 at 11AM with a...

Victoria Rush Elling

Victoria Rush Elling

Jan 5, 2025

Our beloved wife and mother, Victoria (Vickie) Rush Elling (age 76), passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 5, 2025. She was the heart of our home and family and will be dearly missed.

Vickie spent her career working as a gift buyer for several Hallmark Stores. It is there that she met her husband of 17 years. She also...

John Walter Engstrom

John Walter Engstrom

Jan 1, 2025

John Walter Engstrom (age 93) passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. 

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Leslie Engstrom; parents Walter and Harriet Engstrom; 

Survived by his two daughters Leslie Liptak and Nancy E. (Stephan) Zinn; sister Joyce Knippenberg; and nieces and nephews.

Plans will be made for a later date.

Gerald Donald Kostohryz

Gerald Donald Kostohryz

Dec 24, 2024

Gerald Donald Kostohryz (age 88) passed away on Christmas Eve. He served in the United States Marines. He married the love of his life, Patricia, in 1969. He was preceded in death by his son Vernon, his parents, and many siblings, survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Annie (Dan), grandchildren Sammi (Andrew), Kristina, and Hanna, great-grandson Bennett, and brother John...

Stephen Walter Nowaczewski

Stephen Walter Nowaczewski

Dec 23, 2024

Stephen Walter Nowaczewski (age 69) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. 

Survived by his wife of 43 years Susan Nowaczewski; and son Wade (Dallas) Nowaczewski.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Wounded Warriors (https://wwfs.org/donate/) or West 7th Street Boys Club (http://west7thstreetboysclub.com/contact/). Memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. 

Theodore "Ted" P. Kurhajetz

Theodore "Ted" P. Kurhajetz

Dec 15, 2024

Theodore “Ted” P. Kurhajetz. Age 72, Lifelong resident of St. Paul, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 15, 2024. He was a beloved brother, loving uncle, and loyal friend.

Ted was best known for being a devoted friend and supportive family member. He was a member of the class of 1970 at Cretin High School and then attended the University...

Sir Kristopher Adams

Sir Kristopher Adams

Dec 14, 2024

Sir Khristopher Rayvonne Adams “Stink”, 21, passed away unexpectedly on the 14th of December 2024. Services will be this Friday, January 3rd, at the Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave. Viewing will begin at 11 followed by the service at noon. 

Kristopher was born 9/23/2003, to Ray Adams and Raelynn Swain, and survived by Stepfather, Robbin Vessel, along with...

Alice Ileen Wasileski

Alice Ileen Wasileski

Dec 11, 2024

Alice Ileen Wasileski (age 87) passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. 

There will be a funeral service at Cathedral of St. Paul (239 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102) Friday, December 20 ,2024 at 11 AM with a visitation 1 hour prior. 

Richard Ponte

Richard Ponte

Dec 11, 2024

 Richard Ponte was born October 22, 1937, and passed away on December 11, 2024. He loved spending his time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. 

He was Preceded in death by his parents John Ponte, O'Linda and James Perry, brother John, son in law Steven, and grandson Daniel. 

He is survived by his brother, James...

Lawrence Raasch

Lawrence Raasch

Dec 9, 2024

Lawrence Allen Raasch, also known as Larry, dad, and grandpa, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 9, 2024 at the age of 77. 

Larry volunteered for both St. Paul and West St. Paul Police Reserves, giving over 50 years of dedicated service to both communities. He was active as a leader in Boy Scout troop 222. He had also...

Jeanne K Sieleni

Jeanne K Sieleni

Nov 25, 2024

Jeanne (Hobelsberger) Sieleni (Age 75) of White Bear Lake, MN and formerly of Forest Lake, MN and St Paul, MN passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Jeanne was a long-time employee of TCF National Bank. Jeanne loved living on the Bald Eagle Lake, she was a member of the Gopher State Chevy Club, and a member of the Children's...

John Orchard

John Orchard

Nov 25, 2024

John Patrick Orchard of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away at 79 years of age on November 25th. John peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in St. Paul, John was the third of seven children to Timm and Eveline Orchard. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and enjoyed traveling to Germany, Spain, Italy, and other countries while in...

Joan Lois Wilhelmy

Joan Lois Wilhelmy

Nov 18, 2024

 Joan Lois Wilhelmy (age 93) passed away on November 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 25, 1931. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Robert Karl Wilhelmy, and amazingly raised their nine children.

 Grandma Joan, as she came to be lovingly called, was an...

Robert Gordon Zinn

Robert Gordon Zinn

Nov 6, 2024

Robert (Bob) Gordon Zinn (age 92) passed away on November 6, 2024. Born July 7, 1932, Bob grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He left High School for the US Air Force and served as a Staff Sergeant in Korea during the Korean War. After returning to the United States he married Mary Jo Rozmajzl on January 27, 1956. He completed...

Katherine McGuire

Katherine McGuire

Nov 5, 2024

Katherine McGuire

9/8/1949 - 11/5/2024

Died on November 5th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on September 8th,1949, in Springfield, MN.  She grew up on a farm with her family until they moved to the cities.  She has lived in St. Paul since 1963. She worked as a dishwasher at Bakers Square for over twenty years.

Katherine was an active member...

Joseph Maidl

Joseph Maidl

Oct 30, 2024

Joseph G. "Joey" Maidl    October 23, 1941 – October 30, 2024

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Joseph “Joey” G. Maidl, a cherished uncle, loyal friend, and valued member of his community. Joey departed this life on October 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and countless treasured memories.

Born to Joseph and Helen Maidl on October...

Terry Martin McMahon

Terry Martin McMahon

Oct 26, 2024

McMahon,Terry Martin --  Adored husband, best dad ever, a friend to everyone, Terry Martin McMahon, 73, passed away peacefully on Oct 26.

He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, Sue Murphy McMahon, his children; Erin (Damien) Rock and Connor McMahon; siblings, Richard (JoAnn); Leo (Micki); Cecelia; William (Rita); Robert (Teresa); and Mary (Mark) Perry; as well as many adored...

Ronald (Ron) McKay

Ronald (Ron) McKay

Oct 23, 2024

Ron “Lefty” McKay (age 89) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Janet. Ron is survived by his children Debra (Mark) Skoog, Daniel (Sheryl) McKay, Denise Simon and David McKay; He was a proud and loving Papa to 8 grandchildren Matthew (Mindy) McKay, Melissa McKay,...

Hans Ringsak

Hans Ringsak

Oct 22, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Hans Ringsak, age 61. Hans, our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, passed on Oct. 22, 2024, we will miss him always and every day. Born on July 31, 1963 to Beverly and Russell Ringsak in El Paso TX.

Hans is survived by his loving mother, Beverly Ringsak, White Bear Lake, his devoted sisters...

Rosalie Marie  Peterson

Rosalie Marie Peterson

Oct 18, 2024

Rosalie Marie (Jirovec) Peterson, 99 ½, formerly of St. Paul, MN, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, October 18, 2024, while living at Orchard View Terrace in New Richmond, WI. Born April 2, 1925 in Pine County, MN, Rosie was raised as a hard-working farm girl, living through the Great Depression, and leaving high school to join the WW2 war...

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