Obituaries

May 14, 2019

James Richard "Jim"  Bastyr Sr. Beloved Father and Grandfather passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born in St. Paul, MN on April 19, 1947. Graduate of Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. Accomplished kitchen cabinet design industry professional and avid hunter.  Enthusiast of travel and the outdoors.  Preceded in death by parents Orville and Bernice...

May 6, 2019

Preceded in death by his wife Vera. Survived by his children, Mike (Shari), Mary (Steve) Haverty and Susan (Lee) Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and brother Ken. Patrick loved to go to the casino, have family get togethers to play cards. He will be remembered by his love for his family, his joyous laughter, giving spirit and many more...

May 5, 2019

Jerald “Jerry” Dressler, age 72 on May 5, 2019.

Beloved brother of Kathy (Mike) Hill; Roxanne (Tom) Meyer; many nieces & nephews.

Visitation 10-11 AM Friday with 11 AM Funeral Service at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. Interment Union Cemetery.

Apr 21, 2019

Russell “Russ” Walker, age 90 died on April 21, 2019 at  Prelude of Woodbury.

He is a retired St Paul Police Officer

Russ is the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Whaley); loving father of Craig, Brian (Karen), Teri Walker McLaughlin, Lance (Christy), Patrick (Mia); stepchildren Nick (Nancy) Whaley, Greg, Scott, Beth, Maris; grandchildren Jon, Amy, Eric,...

Apr 19, 2019

Beloved Granddaughter; Daughter; sister and Aunt. Crystal was taken from us too soon on April 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Grandfather Raymond Helmbolt and Uncle Patrick Blanchette. Survived by her Grandmothers, Joyce Helmbolt and Ruth Blanchette; Parents, Duane and Dannette Helmbolt; Brother Dan Helmbolt (Jessica) and Nephew Jackson Helmbolt and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A Memorial...

Apr 15, 2019

Lifelong West Seventh resident passed away on Monday, April 15th at the age of 33. Preceded in death by Grandparents; Ted & Claire, James & Joan; Uncle Jack; Aunt Carol, & Aunt Arlene; along with other family & friends. Survived by parents Martin & Patricia Schramm; sister, Christina (Ryan) Everson; brother, Nicholas (Krista) Schramm; nieces, Katie, Ellie & Maya;...

Apr 10, 2019

Vera Bondareva, age 95 of Eagan, MN, passed away on April 10, 2019. No services.

Apr 9, 2019

Jessica Ann Flynn, age 40 of St. Paul, passed away on April 9, 2019. Jessica is the daughter of Kathy Flynn; mother of Jacob Edward Flynn; sister of Nicole Flynn-Rowland; fiance of Larry Michaud. Jessica is also survived by her step-sister, Rhona Ecklund; niece Chelsea Marie Flynn, and many other family and friends. Celebration of life to be held...

Apr 6, 2019

Age 92 of St. Paul

July 9, 1926 – April 6, 2019

Preceded in death by husband Bernard; daughter Margaret Lendway; son-in-law Tom Peterson. Beloved mother of James (Linda), Shari Peterson; mother-in-law- of Larry Lendway; grandmother of Jenni (Chris), Krista (Paul), Doreen, Julie (Thomas), Jeff (Tara), Emily (Nick); great-grandmother of Alex, Hayden, Joey, Tyler, Hunter,...

Apr 1, 2019

Braun, Arthur F. Braun

orn to the Reverend Arthur and Esther Braun in Hudson, IA. Graduate of US Naval Academy 1955. Retired as Commander USNR. In 1957 married Nancy Knapton. After leaving active duty worked for Honeywell including work on the space program. After getting MBA from University of Minnesota worked in medical administration and retired as...

Mar 31, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband Russell; 6 brothers & 2 sisters. Survived by her children, Valerie (Gregory) Krech, Denise (Rodney) Rivard, Kevin (Elaine) & Karen (Joseph) Benysek; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 2 step-great-grandchildren; sister Theresa Bradehoft and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 am at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH (Palace...

Mar 30, 2019

Beloved husband of Melissa; loving father of Jordan, Jack, Jaime & Jeremy; son of Frank (Jackie); brother of Joan, Bob (Cindy), Steve (Wendy), Tom (Melonie), Terry (Gayle); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Carol & brother Jim. Gathering of family and friends Wednesday (4/3) from 5-8 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W....

Mar 21, 2019

Pending

Mar 21, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2019. Sam was a diehard Packer fan, avid golfer and the Lead Pressman at the Pioneer Press for over 30 years. He will always be remembered as a groovy grandpa who often visited the Dairy Queen for chocolate malts and chili dogs, watched the Braves on TV, and was always...

Mar 19, 2019

Age 75 of Saint Paul passed away on March 19, 2019. No services.

Mar 12, 2019

Age 79 of Saint Paul passed away at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Survived by brother, Jim (Jeanette) McCann. No services.

Mar 6, 2019

Ruth was born November 27, 1950 and died on March 6, 2019. She is survived by her sister and her nieces & nephews.

Mar 5, 2019

W. “Wayne” Wakefield, age 84 of St. Paul on March 5, 2019.

Beloved husband of Shirley; dad of Sandra (Kevin) Zipp, Amy (Mark) Shearen, Edward (Amy), Melanie; grandchildren Andrew, Maranda, Joey, Dan, Kevin, Ardie, Emma, Julia; brothers & sisters Elizabeth Knudson, Frank, Marilyn Anderson, Keith (Shelley); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Heather, brother...

Feb 26, 2019

Kenneth J. Mauer Sr. (91 yrs.) passed away peacefully on Feb. 26th, 2019 of heart failure. Ken was born in Hankinson, ND on August 11, 1927 to John and Louise Mauer. Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma and daughter, Cynthia, his siblings: Louise, John, Mildred, Henry, and Lorraine. Ken is survived by his children: Kenny Jr. (Danielle),...

Feb 26, 2019

Passed away on February 26, 2019. Survived by wife Lucero Arellano Castaneda; children, Estefany, Melissa, Monica, Manuel; son of Carlos & Teodomira; brother of Rosa, Felix, Juan, Carlos, Noe, Eloisa, Yolanda; many nieces, nephews and friends; friends of the Emmanuel, Anglo and Latino Communities. Esteban Visitation Thursday, March 7th 6:00-9:00, St. Francis De Sales, 650 Palace Ave, St. Paul....