Obituaries

William Conlin

Mar 21, 2018

Died unexpectedly on March 21, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Corrine Anderson, Yvonne Gilbertson & niece Courtney Goshey. Survived by his wife Rhonda Rhoades; sister Nancy Matczynski; niece Laurie (Jerry) Knock; nephews, Keith (Kris) Anderson, Mark (Shelly) Matczynski, David (Gail) Matczynski and their families, also numerous  brothers & sisters-in-law.

For 39 years he was...

Joan Zumwalde

Mar 17, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley & Rosemary and brothers, Jim & William. Survived by her husband Jim; children, Tim (Bethanne) Clasen, Tom (Natalie) Clasen, Dave (Cathy) Zumwalde & Barbara Guy and many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 pm at...

Donald Reich

Mar 7, 2018

Retired Teamster Local 120Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2018. Preceded in death by parents & beautiful daughter Sandra. Survived by his loving wife Rose, of 64 years; their 3 children, Randy, Tammy & Pam (Glenn Goossen) and son-in-law Daniel Baar. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Jamie, Brent (Amie), William, Brandon, Blake &...

Joshua Mars

Mar 6, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on 3-6-2018 Preceded in death by Nana (Deanna Grisell), Gramps (Tom Edholm), Father Paul Johnson and Kelly Mars (Joshua Jr's Mother). Survived by loving mother Mary, Son Joshua Jr, Siblings, Stephanie, Courtney and Alex. Also survived by; Beloved Auntie Barbie (Plagge) and Tim Theissen and her children, Jacob, Mara, Tyler and Joey. Very special friends; The...

Elaine Weigelt

Mar 2, 2018

Passed away peacefully

Survived by son Robert (Patricia); grandchildren Kari (Jason), Stacy (David) Weisbrich, great-grandchildren Parker, Ella, Allie, & Sam; sister & brother-in-law Beverly Cunnien, Peggy (Fred) Reed, cousin Mary Maute; many nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by husband Ruben; parents Harriet & Leo Cunnien; sister Harriet Branshaw; brothers Lawrence, Leo “Bud”, Paul, Gerald,...

Shirley Just

Feb 26, 2018

SHIRLEY ANN JUST,  of St Paul, passed away in her home at the age of 72.

Preceded in death by parents Max and Genevieve Sorensen.

Survived by sons Cory (wife Lindsey) and Kyle (wife Kirsten); sister Donna Oberg (Loren).

A fiercely artistic and creative spirit, Shirley touched thousands of lives through her artwork...

Lorayne Locke

Feb 22, 2018

Age 91. Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018. Lorayne was a devout Catholic, who coordinated the funeral choir for many years. She was active in St. James Church Council of Catholic Women, was a deanery representative and on Parish Council. She also initiated a prayer line, lead the rosary at daily mass, cared for the altar clothes and...

Marion Wood

Feb 13, 2018

Southview Acres Health Care Center Resident

Preceded in death by parents Lawrence & Elizabeth; brothers & sisters Dorothy (Lee) Bailey, Lillian (Herb) Larson, Betty (Dick) Kachel, Robert, James; nephews Jerry; Roger Kachel.

Survived by sister-in-law Marge; many niece & nephews. Retired longtime employee of Woolworth.

Gathering 10-11 with Memorial Service 11 AM Monday...

Andrew Lamb

Feb 12, 2018

Age 49 of South St. Paul

Unexpectedly February 12, 2018

Survived by the love of his life Lori (Smith); daughter Miranda; son Rob; granddaughter Adriena; sister Audra (Chris) McDaniels; brother Jesse; family & friends.

Memorial Gathering 4-8 PM Friday February 16 at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St.

Wayne Iepson

Feb 2, 2018

Age 58 of St. Paul

on February 2, 2018

Preceded in death by father Harry. Survived by mother Lois; brother Stephen (Cindy); sisters Susan, Patricia; many nieces & nephews.

Paul Lemke

Jan 27, 2018

Preceded in death by his great-grandson Paul Samruaj Lemke. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley; children, Steve (Jean), Kathy (Gene) Zwach, Tim (Barb) and Jean (Tim) Taylor; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty, Carolyn & Greta and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Paul enjoyed gardening, travels, photography, hunting and fishing. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest...

Doreen Lee

Jan 23, 2018

Loving Mother, Grandmother.  Preceded in death by her husband Julius M. Lee; son Julius S. Lee and grandson John Thomas Lee. Survived by her children, Thomas Lee, Patricia (Stan) Harrington, John (Mary) Lee, Sharon DuQuette, Timothy (Yong) Lee and Sandra Lee; daughters in law Tina and Suzanne; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren and nieces, Gail...

Rosa Ehspanner

Jan 22, 2018

Born May 20, 1922 in Naples, Italy. Preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers & 1 sister. Survived by her husband Tony of 50 years and several nieces & nephews. Graveside Service Thursday 10:30 AM at Resurrection Cemetery.

Margaret Rishavy

Jan 21, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents, Emil & Margaret; brothers, Robert, Emil & Thomas. Survived by her sisters, Patricia Tschida & Janice Holbrook and many nieces, nephews & relatives.  Mass of Christian Burial Monday February 5, 2018 11 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 398 Superior St. Visitation starting at 10 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Lawrence "Larry" Hanson

Jan 19, 2018

July 20, 1955 – January 19, 2018

Age 62, lifelong W. 7th St. neighborhood, St. Paul resident

Died unexpectedly of combined flu & heart complications.

Preceded in death by father Edmund C.; brothers Ted, John, Greg & Tony; brother-in-law John O’Connor; sister-in-law Marilyn.

Survived by beloved son Nathan; mother Julie; brothers...

Thomas Prazak

Jan 14, 2018

Preceded in death by son Bob. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Joan; sons, Mike (Sheila), Jim (Cara); grandchildren, Matthew (Kate), Amy, Brian (Emily), Julie (Sebastian); sisters Rita Fletcher, Beverly Biagi, Carol Niles & Shirley (Wistrcill) Crawford; many nieces & nephews; special friends at The Estates at Roseville. Tom was an Air Force Veteran. He was an IBEW...

Elisa McCann

Jan 12, 2018

Elisa Rose McCann, age four, passed away peacefully early Friday morning January 12, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She will be dearly missed by her parents Dagan & Gabriella McCann; her sisters; other family and friends.

Sharon Alder

Jan 5, 2018

Sharon Alder, age 74 of St. Paul on Friday January 5, 2018.

Preceded in death by husband Gary; son Anthony; brothers Bernard & Michael.

Survived by daughter Kathleen Fenske; granddaughters Miranda, Cassandra, Amber. Sister of Cindy, Jackie, & Dan; many nieces & nephews.

Visitation 10-11 AM with Memorial mass 11 AM Thursday (1/25)...

Thomas Leibold

Dec 29, 2017

Thomas Frank Leibold, 74, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at his residence of cancer.  Son of Dr. Herbert William and Eleanor (Kopushar) Leibold.  Older sibling of Richard John Leibold.  Tom’s parents and brother are deceased.  Tom never married but was very dedicated to his immediate and extended family and friends.  Tom is survived by his Aunt Jane Leibold and numerous cousins in Washington,...

Albena Holmstrom

Dec 23, 2017

Albena was born April 23, 1937 in Willow River, MN and died on December 23, 2017 in St. Paul. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward and daughter Theresa Resch. She is survived by her children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday (December 29th) from 1-2 pm at Kessler & Maguire 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341

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