Obituaries

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Rita Fletcher

Jan 31, 2020

Rita Marie Fletcher

Age 88 of St. Paul

Rita passed away peacefully on Friday January 31, 2020.

Rita is preceded in death by parents Clarence and Mary Prazak, loving husband Richard, daughter Theresa (Fletcher) Johnson, brother Tom Prazak and son in law Michael O’Donnell.

Survived by daughters Gail (Dave) Cossetta, Marylynn (Greg)...

Carole Weber

Jan 27, 2020

Age 75, of Saint Paul,

on January 27, 2020

Preceded in death by parents Francis & Marie; brother Lawrence; nephews Jeff & Mark. Beloved brother of Jim (Janis), Dennis (Illean).

Memorial Mass 11:30 AM Tuesday Feb. 4 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 650 Palace Ave. with visitation 10:30-11:30AM. Urn placement Resurrection...

Patricia Thompson (Nagel)

Jan 25, 2020

Preceded in death by her parents, Roman & Kathleen and brother Ronald. Survived by her children, Gerald Fraser Jr., Patricia Fraser and Shannon (Joe) Niedorf; grandchildren, Robert, Joshua, Jahneah (Josh), Abigail and William; great-grandchildren, Jayda, DaLoc and Everett; brother Robert (Margaret) and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8 PM and from 10-11 on Thursday. Funeral...

Leon Mars

Jan 24, 2020

Preceded in death by his wife Virginia and daughter Holly Scanlan. Survived by his children Valerie Mars and Jason Mars; son-in-law Tim Scanlan; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.

The family will hold a Celebration of Leon's Life on Thursday (February 6th) from 6-8 PM at DEGIDIO'S RESTAURANT 425 W. 7th St. Private Interment at...

Vernon Wilson

Jan 22, 2020

Vernon H. Wilson, age 88, died Wednesday at The Gables in Oak Park Heights.

Memorial Mass will be held 5:15 PM Friday January 24 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Roberta Adelman

Jan 21, 2020

Memorial Gathering Friday (January 31st) from 1-4 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341.

Lois Cahill

Jan 20, 2020

Lois C. Cahill

Age 90

of Saint Paul, MN

Passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband Edmond; parents Carl & Clara Koplen; brothers & sisters Wally, Armilla, Betty, Glenn.

Survived by sons Dennis (Mary), Tim (Kim), Mark (Vicki); grandchildren Colleen, Megan, Carolyn, Patrick,...

Timothy Pleau

Jan 17, 2020

Timothy Patrick Pleau, age 58 died unexpectedly on Jan 17th.

He is preceded in death by his brother Dan, mother Patricia & father Raymond Pleau.

Survived by his loving wife Stacy, his children Cole, Clay (Lauren),  Cali & grandson Finnian; dog Bella, sisters Teri & Lori. He was a Captain Paramedic/Firefighter for the City of...

Rosemarie Kasella

Jan 15, 2020

Rosey Kasella (Nee Snidarich),  age 80 of St. Paul, passed away early Wednesday morning January 15, 2020.

She will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma & friend. A warrior to the end. She always had a warm smile & love for everyone in her life.

Beloved wife of Larry Sr.; mother of Dolly...

Marilyn Matykiewicz

Jan 7, 2020

Memorial Service day and time pending

Lorraine Theis

Jan 5, 2020

Theis, Lorraine

(formerly Willey)

March 12, 1934 ~ January 5, 2020

Beloved mother of Debra Myhre, Richard (Mary) Sorensen, Daniel Stai, Susan (Matthew) Delgado-Espinosa, Angel; 45 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister of George Darveaux, Beatrice Huseman.

Visitation 1-3:30 PM Tuesday (1/14) at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W....

Barbara Gerner

Jan 5, 2020

It is with deep sorrow we announce that Barbara Jeanne Gerner, 52, of Rosemount Minnesota, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away on January 5, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her mother Marie, siblings Paula, Lynn, Kelly, and Mark, sister-in-law Kim, nephew Joe and niece Sam.

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Donna Palmen

Dec 26, 2019

Preceded in death by her loving husband Richard; granddaughter Alaina Gorgos; Survived by her children, Poppy, Peter, Pansy (Steve), April (John), Amber and Fawn; 16 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday January 8th from 4-8 PM at KESSLER AND MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341.  Memorial Mass Thursday January 9th 11 AM at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 187 S. Western Ave....

Martha Singer

Dec 21, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Ann (Hendershot) Singer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.