Obituaries

2025

Mar 17, 2025

Janet G. Paulsen (age 85) passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1939, to Henry and Helen Paulsen. Janet was dedicated to her family and friends. She loved to fish and traveled the world.

She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Helen (nee Schroeder) Paulsen and partner Clarence Purfeerst.

She is survived by...

Mar 11, 2025

Janice Marie (nee Heroff) Posey (age 69) passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. She was born September 9th, 1955 to Edward and Dolores Heroff.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Dolores Heroff, and brother Richard Heroff.

She is survived by her daughter Khira Posey; grandson CJ Rupp; and brother Kenneth Heroff.

There will be a memorial service/visitation at...

Mar 3, 2025

Richard Roy Cameron, 67, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in Forest Lake, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 14, 1957, in Virginia, MN, to June and Fay Cameron, he graduated from Hibbing High School, where he met his beloved wife, Paula (nee Dougherty).

During his high school years, he was an exceptional...

Feb 22, 2025

Daniel L.Ritchie (age 79) of Saint Paul, MN passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. 

There will be a funeral service at Kessler Maguire Funeral Home (640 W. 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102) on March 4, 2025 at 11AM with a visitation 1 hour prior. A graveside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery (753 Front Ave, St Paul, MN 55103). 

Feb 3, 2025

Edward E. Knippenberg, 95, of St. Paul, MN passed away on February 3, 2025. Ed was born on August 11, 1929 to Elmer and Angeline Knippenberg. 

Dedicated to serving his country, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. Ed served in combat operations in Korea and Vietnam. After 21 years of service and attaining the rank of MSG, Ed retired...

Jan 25, 2025

Our beloved Anne Mary Delaney passed away on January 25, 2025. Anne was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on March 23, 1949 and was the third of five children born to Richard J. Delaney and Agnes Corbett. 

She is survived by her sister, Molly Green, brothers Rick and Tim Delaney, her two children, Alisha Duckett and Sean Kessel and six grandchildren.

Anne...

Jan 21, 2025

Lily Ann (Strong) Schultz (age 77) passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1947 to Lyle and Lillian Strong. Lily left behind a compassion and love for family, animals, and plants. Her home was a sanctuary for her beloved pets, and her garden was a vibrant oasis filled with life and beauty. She had...

Jan 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Galles, age 85, on January 18, 2025. Born on August 12, 1939, John led a life marked by dedication, service, and leadership. A proud Master Electrician with Local Union #110, he was also a respected member of the St. Paul City Council, a nationally recognized fire inspector, and...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...