Obituaries

Clayton Goepfert

Oct 8, 2018

Clayton John Goepfert, age 64 of St. Paul died October 8, 2018.

Gathering of family and friends 12-2 PM Thursday October 25 at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. St. Paul.

Steven Tocko

Oct 1, 2018

Age 59, of St. Anthony died October 1, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Phyllis Tocko.  Survived by siblings, Robin Morrison, Patricia (Dan) Kaldun, Anthony (Ellen) Tocko ,  three nieces, two great nephews and two great nieces.  Visitation, Mon., Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm with Celebration of Life Service following at 6:00 pm at Kessler...

James Rother

Sep 28, 2018

Preceded in death by his parents Vincent H. and Caecilia (Arpagus), sister Olivia Murray, brothers Bernard, Peter A. Survived by nieces and nephews Karen (Dick) Tollerud, Kathy, Michael (Valerie Null) and Peter V.; many family members and friends. 1948 graduate of St. John's University, Uncle Jim served in Germany with Minnesota Squadron 3754 out of Sheppard Air Force Base from...

Alice Prescott

Sep 27, 2018

Loving daughter, devoted sister, adoring aunt, and friend to many, Alice May Prescott, age 95, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2018. Alice loved the Lord and each member of her immediate and extended family. She was a prayer warrior who trusted God, famously whistled hymns, and always kept the faith. After her father passed...

Gloria Opsahl

Sep 22, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents; brother Michael McGuire & brother-in-law Lee LeFrooth. Survived by her husband Dale; daughter Theresa (Doug) Dupont; granddaughter Alyssa (Bryan) Kingsbury; great-grandchildren, Kayden & Keegan; 2 sisters, Kathy McGuire & Dorothy LeFrooth and many nieces, nephews & loved ones.

Memorial Service at St. Mark Lutheran Church 550 W. 7th St. Saturday September...

Jacqueline Koehnen

Sep 20, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” Koehnen

(nee Reed)

After a brief illness. Preceded in death by husband Richard; parents Charles & Dolores; sister Ellen. Survived by children Michael "Jamie" (Emmie), Carrie (Butch); grandchildren,  family & friends. Celebration of Life 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Thursday  (9/27) at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. Bring your stories &...

Valeria Kuisle

Sep 20, 2018

Preceded in death by her husband Joe; daughter Katherine and longtime companion Allan Garrison. Survived by her daughters, Mary (Dennis) Cahill & Joanne (Allen) Sipe; 8 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. A special thank you to Joanne, Megan, Jason, Dr. David Ness, United Hospital Staff, The Allina Hospice Team, The Sholom Staff, The Wilder Adult Day Program...

Nancy Strafelda

Sep 18, 2018

Preceded in death by her husband Thomas and brothers, Richard & William DeWolf. Survived by her children, Susan (Leon) Olson, Patricia (Patrick) Mergens, Michael (Lori), Mary Jo (John) Roberts, Anne (Paul) Ablan & Steven (Mary); 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; Sisters, Marge Tooze & Carol Gorka also many nieces, nephews & cherished friends. The family would like to thank...

Paula Baldwin

Sep 17, 2018

Paula Jane Garofalo Baldwin

August 8, 1956 - Sept 17, 2018 age 62, of Otsego Minnesota.

Paula was born and raised in West 7th Street area of St Paul.

She is survived by her husband Thomas, son Blake, brothers Patrick (Deb Henry), James, Paul (Vikki Fuhler), Anthony, Marco (Kathi Adamson), Joseph (Janice Ferguson) John...

Carlyle Pierre

Sep 14, 2018

Carlyle Mervin Pierre, 64, of Saint Paul, passed away September 14, 2018 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West Saint Paul.

On May 27, 1954 Carlyle was born to Mikey and Thelma (Cedeno) Pierre.

Carlyle was preceded in death by his parents.

Carlyle is survived by children; Karim Pierre, Christopher Pierre,...

Kermit Sybrant

Sep 12, 2018

Passed away at Southview Acres on September 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by 7 siblings. Survived by his wife Anna Marie of 62 years; daughter Lori (Michael) Munden; son Dennis (Linda) Sybrant; granddaughter Sarah Munden; brother Robert Sybrant and sister Joanne Holt. A Celebration of Kermit’s life will be held on Saturday (October 13th)...

Grace McDonald

Sep 10, 2018

Grace Frejlach McDonald was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota on  July 16, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mary & Walter; sister Shirley Heyer; ex-spouse Bill.

Garce is survived by her sister Kathleen McDonald; nieces &  nephews Jon & Teri Heyer, Ann & Maurice White Eagle, Bradley Heyer, Peter & Lisa Heyer, Nick &...

William (Billy) Robins

Sep 8, 2018

William (Billy) Robbins passed September 8, 2018 at his residence, New Brighton Villa Center, in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Survivors are uncle and aunt Walter (Red) and Sharon Robbins.

Margaret Triplett

Sep 6, 2018

Margaret J. Triplett, Age 96, passed away September 6, 2018 at her residence in Gracewood Senior Living, Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Ashley; grandson Jim Franz and brother Ron Bastyr.

Margaret was born on June 11, 1922 in Flom Township, Norman County, Minnesota to Joseph W. and Anna (Bina)...

John Kurhajetz

Aug 31, 2018

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Julie and sister Judy Cooper. Survived by his sisters, Carole (Jerry) Kleinwachter, JoAnne; brother Jim (Anita) and many nieces & nephews. Composer with Mark Henley of “Gonna Take a Lot of River” recorded by the Oakridge Boys and earned 2 Grammy nominations. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at THE...

Maryalys Klapmeier

Aug 30, 2018

Maryalys is survived by her husband Kenneth; children, Michelle (Christopher) Jackman, Nathan Morphew (Mikyeong Han) and step-son Mark (Sue) Klapmeier; grandchildren, Samantha & Sangjin and sister Marjorie. Memorial Service Saturday (Sept. 8th) 2 PM at Augustana Lutheran Church 1400 S. Robert St., W. St. Paul. Visitation starting at 1 PM. Refreshments to follow.

Rose Favorito

Aug 29, 2018

Rose Favorito, age 95, most recently of St.Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 29.  Born in rural Elmhurst Pennsylvania to Ukrainian immigrants Alec and Mary Tysiak, Rose was the 3rd oldest of 8 children. As a young adult she left the farm and moved to New York City where she thrived in the hustle and bustle....

Edward Holland Sr.

Aug 26, 2018

Edward Dennis Holland Sr., 67, of Arden Hills, unexpectedly passed away at his residence with his family at his side Sunday, August 26, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie; two brothers, John and Gene.

Edward was born February 27, 1951 to John and Marie (Novak) Holland in Saint Paul,...

Anthony "Tony" Ehspanner

Aug 18, 2018

Anthony J. Ehspanner BornMarch 18, 1932 in his family home in West 7th neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, known affectionately as Tony, passed on early Saturday morning August 18th, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Rosa of Naples, Italy; parents who immigrated from Austria; baby brother; and beloved border collie King Laddie. Tony proudly worked for over 40 years on...

Linda Zuniga

Aug 15, 2018

Linda Marie Zuniga (Thelen) age 69 from St. Paul’s West Side, passed away on August 15th 2018, surrounded by her Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Siblings after an unexpected illness.

Linda was a loving, compassionate woman with a heart of gold. Who earned the title of a supermom, but was too humble to wear that “S”...