Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Jana Marie Machgan, age 59 of ST. Paul died Tuesday morning September 7, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leona & James, brother James.

Jana is the beloved mother of Serena; Narcisse (Heidi); adoring grandma of Benjamin; sister of Becky, Anthony, & Mary; many nieces &...

Sep 1, 2021

Preceded in death by her husband LeRoy; children, Steven, Nicholas & Cheryl. Survived by her son Kelly (Kathie); daughter Cynthia (Stephen) Iepson; 9 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Private Service at a later date.

Aug 31, 2021

Age 82, of St. Paul

Preceded in death by husband Jim; parents Esther & Earl Cartier; brother John Cartier; sister Diane Carley.

Beloved mother of Jay (Carole), Greg (Karla), Jill (Kyle); grandmother of Nick, Erin, Daniel, Lauren; also survived by many relatives, friends; and soul mate Don Robinson.

Visitation 10-11 am with Mass...

Aug 27, 2021

Arlene Ione Bertrand, age 88, of St. Paul, MN passed away surrounded by family on August 27, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis (Bud) Bertrand Sr and son Louis (Buddy) Bertrand Jr, her parents Berger and Tillie Morud, sisters Delores Kaski, Millie Lambertz, and Rosie Grewing.

She leaves behind her children;...

Aug 16, 2021

On August 16, 2021 Ray (Roy) Junior Wallace passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Roy was born March 17, 1929 in Houston, Missouri, the son of Arthur Lee and Sally Ann (Morton) Wallace. He was the third of eight children.

Roy is survived by his children Vickie (John) McPhillips, Mark (Susan), Terri, Kenneth (Jodie), Richard (Danelle); sister...

Aug 13, 2021

Age 99 of St. Paul on August 13, 2021

Preceded in death by husband Peter, parents Helen & Peter Zarek; daughters Mary (the 1st), Anna.

Beloved mother of Eugenia (Richard Peterson), Edward, Mary (the 2nd)(Bruce) Adams; grandmother of Joe, Jenna, John & Lucas; great-grandmother of Logan.

Private Services. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.

Aug 11, 2021

Matthew Richards, age 49 of Hastings died on August 11, 2021. He was a beloved brother, father, uncle & friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis & Fern; grandparents Fern & Al Weyand; nephew Tyler; fiancé Bridget.

Survived by daughters Katie & Kelsey; brothers Ben & Ted; nephews Luke, Travis, Jesse & Nick; niece...

Aug 3, 2021

Passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her children on August 3rd.  Gloria was a generous, loving, compassionate mother who raised two wonderful children and doted over her loving grandson.  Gloria faithfully dedicated 27 years of service in caring for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) who were a second family to her.  She led her...

Jul 31, 2021

Scott Biron, age 39 "Scooter" as he was fondly known to many, passed away on July 31, 2021. He was our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Scott was born in St. Paul, MN on August 28, 1981 to Harvey and Claudia Biron. He grew up in West St. Paul and attended Moreland Elementary School, Grass Jr....

Jul 26, 2021

Private Services

Jul 25, 2021

Margaret (Margi) Lynne Burton loving mother, mother-in-law, nanny, sister and friend passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 25, 2021 at age 76.  She was born to Francis and Florence Dressely January 24, 1945 in St Paul, MN.  After Graduating from Monroe High School in 1963 she moved, with friends, to Redwood City, CA to work at Yosemite National...

Jul 21, 2021

Our Firecracker. Lifelong West Ender.

Preceded in death by husband Charles; son Charles Jr., daughter, Sharon Marie, brother Wally Kriesel; sisters Irene Gillispie, Florence Eiden.

Survived by  loving and devoted daughter, Jodelle & son, Mark;  Grandchildren Aimee & Kelsey, special granddaughter MeganElise (Ronnie)  and her only grandson Nicholas Charles (Dana); great grandchildren Cameron,  Elijah, Lucy, Violet...

Jul 8, 2021

Preceded in death by parents Carmon & Bernice Hawkins; brother Dick (Donna) Hawkins; husband of 59 years Tom; son Bob.

Survived by sons Mike (Sheila), Jim (Cara); grandchildren Brian (Emily), Julie (Sebastian), Matt (Kate), Amy (Tim); great-grandchildren Olivia & Luke; many nieces, nephews & friends.

Joan was a life-long parishioner of St. Francis de Sales...

Jul 7, 2021

Age 75 of St. Paul

On July 7, 2021

Beloved wife of Antonio; loving mom of Tony, Cindy, DeeJoe, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister Hilda (Robert) Jones; brothers Carlos (Vicki), Raul, Arthur.

Preceded in death by parents, sister Dora; brother Alex. Visitation 4-8 Wednesday at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W....

Jul 6, 2021

Age 82 of ST. Paul

on July 6, 2021

Loving mother of Katherine (Larry) Weverka, Sean (Jenna); 6 grandkids, 12 great-grandkids; family friend & caregiver Jim Becker.

Gathering 4-8 PM Monday and 10-11 Tuesday at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday at funeral Home.

Jul 4, 2021

Survived her husband Jim; children, Greg (Connie) & Patrick; 2 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.

Jun 24, 2021

Preceded in death by her parents John and Eileen Dzik. Survived by her husband Craig and son Taylor. Funeral Service Wednesday 1 PM at KESSLER AND MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Visitation starting at 9 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jun 20, 2021

Bob passed away on June 20th, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born June 6th, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Shirley and his parents, Anthony and Hazel. He is survived by children Antonio (Celine) J. Carpenter, Robert J. Carpenter, Martin A. Carpenter, Leslie (Nathan) Carpenter-Holt; grandchildren...

Jun 19, 2021

Brian Joseph Schwartz, age 50 of Saint Paul died June 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 10, 1970 in Saint Paul to Joseph & Linda Schwartz. He graduated from Central High School in St. Paul in 1989. Brian was united in marriage to Stephanie on September 16, 2004....

Jun 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Travis Paul Tessmer (Trav) announce his sudden passing on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 33. Trav was a devoted family member and will be lovingly remembered by his mother Lisa Bartok-Lurken (Dave), father Donato Paul Tessmer, daughter Paisley, brothers Shane, Jacob and Brandon, grandparents Pat and Virgil,...