Obituaries

Donald Schilling

Donald Schilling

May 28, 2019

Private Service

Elisabeth Kogl

Elisabeth Kogl

May 27, 2019

Private

Eugene Larson

Eugene Larson

May 27, 2019

Eugene F. “Butch” Larson

Age 79,

died on Monday, May 27, 2019

Preceded in death by wife Patricia.

Beloved father of Brett (Tyna), Theresa (Randy) Pfluger; 5 grandchildren; 10 ½ great-grandchildren; sister Lorraine.

Visitation 10-11 AM with 11 AM Funeral Service Saturday (6/1) at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home,...

Bridget "Birdy" Monson (Sipe)

Bridget "Birdy" Monson (Sipe)

May 23, 2019

Bridget Maureen Monson (Sipe) - “Birdy” on May 23rd at age 46, she took flight

to set herself free. Preceded in death by grandparents Greg and Gert Sullivan

and Don and Dorothy Monson, uncles Greg, Tom and Jerry, and cousin Liz.

Survived by parents Don Monson Jr. (Diane) and Mairie Sullivan, sister

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Aaron Bannie

Aaron Bannie

May 22, 2019

Passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2019. Survived by parents, Sue & Cary Bannie; brother Michael; devoted best friend Michael Gramling; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 31, ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH, 398 W SUPERIOR ST. in ST. PAUL, with visitation beginning two hours prior to service. Memorials preferred. We love...

James Bastyr Sr.

James Bastyr Sr.

May 15, 2019

Preceded in death by wife Dorothy; brothers, William & Robert. Beloved father of Barbara (Butch), Paulette Thompson, James Jr. (Holly); grandchildren, Brenda, Michelle, Shawna, Brittany, Samantha, Jessica & William; many great-grandchildren; brother-in-law to Helen & Jill; also many nieces & nephews.Visitation Wednesday from 4-7 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10...

Glen Peterson

Glen Peterson

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...

Patrick Kaiser

Patrick Kaiser

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...

Jerald Dressler

Jerald Dressler

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.

Russell Walker

Russell Walker

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,...

Crystal Helmbolt

Crystal Helmbolt

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...

Matthew Schramm

Matthew Schramm

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;...

Vera Bondareva

Vera Bondareva

Apr 10, 2019

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

Jessica Flynn

Jessica Flynn

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...

Lorraine Mersch

Lorraine Mersch

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,...

Arthur Braun

Arthur Braun

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...

Irene Poor

Irene Poor

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...

Timothy Simon

Timothy Simon

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....

Jonathan "Sam" Spielman

Jonathan "Sam" Spielman

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...

Beth Cefalu

Beth Cefalu

Mar 21, 2019

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