Obituaries

Loraine Gilbertson

Loraine Gilbertson

May 27, 2020

Loraine Mary Gilbertson, 93 died peacefully in her West Side Saint Paul home of 73 years with family.

She is survived by Brother, Roy and Sister, Diane, Children: June (Ken), Wayne, Brad (Sharon), Tim (Sue), Candace (Robert), Grandchildren: Jim (Chrissy), Kim (John), Kellie, Jill (Tad), Bradley, Erin, Christine, Erik, Jack, Gus and Maddi, Greats: Lucas, Lindsey, Grace...

Grace Tester

Grace Tester

May 25, 2020

Age 74 of St. Paul

on May 25, 2020

Survived by son Chris Rybisky (Brionna Harder); grandson Ben Rybisky; brothers & sisters Arnold (Barb), Charles (Pat), Carole (Bob) Ballard, Dennis (Kathy), Darlene; sister-in-law Pat; many nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Clyde & Evelyn, brother Richard Harris. Private Service, Burial Oakland...

Rita Koutek

Rita Koutek

May 21, 2020

Rita Fay Koutek (Doyle)

Aug. 8, 1946 – May 21, 2020 (73)

Rita Fay Koutek from St. Paul, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on May 21, in St. Louis Park. Rita loved kittens, butterflies and flowers. She was sentimental and believed the best in people. She encouraged many with her thoughtful hand-written notes. She was generous...

Joyce Rogers

Joyce Rogers

May 18, 2020

Preceded in death by husband Gerald Rogers and brother Patrick Fearing. Survived by brother Jerry Fearing and his wife Dolores, sister in law Kay Fearing and many nieces and nephews.  Also survived by her precious dogs, Honey and Rosey.  Joyce grew up in St Paul and graduated from Monroe High School.  She worked as a nurse for many years...

Dennis Szondy

Dennis Szondy

May 12, 2020

Age 70. Passed away from multiple health issues. Preceded in death by father Emil and brother Dale. Survived by mother Helen Cleary, brothers Gene and David, sister Sue Harder (Lester), nephews Pat Ackerman Jr., Eric Ackerman, Joshua Szondy, niece Emma Szondy, great-nephews Patrick and Sean Ackerman, great-niece Ashley Wheeler and many other relatives and friends. Dennis found great happiness...

Archie Griffin III

Archie Griffin III

May 9, 2020

Age 48 of St. Paul on May 9, 2020

Was born on September 26, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois to Bessie Mae Walker & Archie Griffin Jr, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the sixth of ten children: Valerie, Gloria, Darlene, LaWanda, Helen, Arthenia, Partenia, Richard and Christopher. Archie was instrumental in the upbringing of...

Amy Gutz

Amy Gutz

May 8, 2020

Amy Lee Gutz, age 52 of St. Paul died Friday morning May 8, 2020.

As a result of current restrictions on gatherings, we are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here...

Shirley Carpenter

Shirley Carpenter

May 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Carpenter, passed away on May 6th, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She was born October 9th, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her mother Adeline Patrin, her father Eugene Patrin, her siblings Betty Belden, Mary Lou Wood, Francis Urbanski and James Patrin.

She is survived by...

Carol Traver

Carol Traver

May 4, 2020

Carol Lois Traver, passed away on May 4th, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25th 1928 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her mother Ethel Lynn Miller Campbell, her father Andrew Campbell, her husband Donald Traver and her older sister, Marion E. Sherrill and younger sister Dorthy...

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Apr 26, 2020

Pending...

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Brenda Wettengel

Brenda Wettengel

Apr 21, 2020

Brenda Wettengel, age 54 of Stillwater died on Tuesday evening April 21, 2020 at Regions Hospital after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her father James "Jimmers' Wettengel.

Brenda is the beloved daughter of Dolly (Jerry) Kemling; sister of Robin (Steven) Streeter, Wendy & Diana; aunt of Griffin & Sarita.

Brenda...

Troy Windisch

Troy Windisch

Apr 7, 2020

No services scheduled

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Stephen Hubbard

Stephen Hubbard

Mar 30, 2020

Stephen L. Hubbard was born December 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Janet and J Hubbard. He passed away peacefully in his Saint Paul, Minnesota home surrounded by family and his faithful companion, Fritz.

In his youth, Stephen was active in the arts, even appearing as a crooner on television in the mid 1950's. After high...

Mary Jane Henry

Mary Jane Henry

Mar 6, 2020

Private Service

To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences page available with the obituary on our website. Check the funeral home website for the latest COVID-19 update.

Rob Schaffer Sr.

Rob Schaffer Sr.

Mar 5, 2020

Preceded in death by his parents, Ken and June Schaffer; wife Cindy; brother Billy and son Doug. Survived by his children, Jodi (Dennis) Countz, Rob Jr., Tony (Cheri), Joe (Sam) Otto and Joe (Jill), Richard (Sheri); many grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Schaffer Jr. (Liz) and Randall Keith Schaffer; sisters, Bonnie Thoemke, Sandra Kay (LeRoy) Perron, Teri (Daniel) Latterell and LuAnn...

Debra Rains (nee Knudsen)

Debra Rains (nee Knudsen)

Mar 5, 2020

Age 63 of St. Paul. Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Pepper Knudsen. She is survived by her husband Robbie of 42 years; children, Gordon and Benjamin (Riva); 4 grandchildren, Jacob, Ryder, Charlie and Noelle and her sister Wendy. A Celebration of her Life will be held Friday (March 13th) from 2-4 PM at KESSLER...

Charley (Ron) Coenen

Charley (Ron) Coenen

Feb 26, 2020

Catholic Priest, Faithful Servant

Preceded in death by parents; brother Dick.

Survived by sister Claire; many nieces, nephews, cousins, special angel Gemma, family of the Carmelites, coworkers at St. Joseph’s Hospital, friends, all his Crosier Family.

Visitation 4-6 PM with Mass of Christian Burial 6 PM Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church,...

Laurence Schultz

Laurence Schultz

Feb 24, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Laurence L. Schultz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Shirley Carr

Shirley Carr

Feb 19, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband Howard; brother Donald Fearing and sister Myrna Fearing. Beloved mother of Kathy (Andre) Lehmann, Patty (Frank) Nisbet, Cindy (Jeff) Majeske and Mary (Mike) Pettis; 8 beloved grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Audrey Fearing and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (2/25) 11 AM at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH 380 Roselawn Ave E....

Kenneth James

Kenneth James

Feb 4, 2020

James, Kenneth D. formerly of Brookings, SD died February 4th at the age of 90 in Oak Park Heights, MN. Survived by wife Ethel (Peg) (Davis) James; daughters, Susan Jacobsen (Scott) and Lori James (Kirsten Obermeyer). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday ~ February 8th, at 2:00 pm in Auditorium A at Boutwells Landing, with a...

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