Obituaries

Walter "Wally" Schotik

Aug 27, 2017

Preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. & Anna and brother Gerald (Lil). Beloved husband to Nancy for 44 yrs.; father to, Lisa (Jim) Olson, Todd (Zina) Urbanski and Ron (Natalie) Schotik; 2 grandchildren, Travis & Samantha Olson; sister Sharon (Marv) Cleveland; many nieces, nephews, friends & family. A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held on Wednesday...

Jack Matthews

Aug 24, 2017

Jack Emil Matthews

On August 24 we lost a great man and artist. We love and miss him beyond words. May he join us on our journeys and guide us all.

Beloved father of Yvette, Stacey, Corrie (Sean Marleau); grandpa of Max (Megan), Makenzie, Isabel, Sidney, Cole.

Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project....

Lucille Porter

Aug 21, 2017

Preceded in death by her husband Alfred E. Porter; daughter Jessie Wagner; grandsons, Kenneth Mesenbourg and Donald Owens; great grandsons, Benjamin Garza and Matthew Domier; great granddaughter Michelle Garza; parents; 1 brother; 2 sisters; daughters-in-law Barbra Porter and Deborah Hays. Survived by children, Jean Owens, Ron Wagner (Dorla), Susan Nasseff (Arthur) and Stephen  Porter (Susan); 8 grandchildren; 14 great...

Helen Ramaker

Aug 18, 2017

Helen J Ramaker was born on May 24, 1923. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 18, 2017, at the age of 94. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Ramaker and her son Jim. She is survived by her children, Judy Lea, Mary (Sam) Smith,Dennis, Paul (Susan) and  Joe (Cherry);...

Thelma Krosky

Aug 14, 2017

Thelma T. Krosky, age 93, died Monday morning August 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by husband Raymond; parents Matt & Theresa Borgestad; brothers Matt Borgestad, Emil Rishavy; sisters Martha Novak, Evelyn Haselberger; step-daughter Ruth Gallo.

Survived by daughter Nancy (Paul) Garske; granddaughter Theresa A. Garske; grandson John P. Garske; step-daughter Sandra Adams; step-grandson...

Mark Moore

Aug 9, 2017

Accomplished musician and proud veteran. Recently retired Cable Coordinator/Producer for the City of Apple Valley, MN. Active and involved in his community, he helped and served others often. Preceded in death by his Father, Thomas D Moore. Survived by his Mother, Jovina Moore and siblings Christine (Michael) Moore, Patrick (Michele) Moore, Michele Moore, Laura (Tiffany) Moore, Matthew (Mary) Moore,...

Steven Johnson

Aug 8, 2017

Age 36, of St. Paul, a Local 34 Third generation Insulator passed away unexpectedly Aug. 8, 2017. Preceded in death by grandmother Veronica, grandfather Jim, grandmother Barb, uncle Tom, aunt Barbie, uncle Greg, aunt Lisa. Survived by wife Kristen, daughters Makenzi and Ava, mother Mary (Mike) Hayek, father Steve (Dee Dee) Johnson, sisters Jill and Megan, brother Joe, grandfather...

Jordan Paredes

Aug 2, 2017

Paredes, Jordan David

“Jordan David Thelen Alle”

February 9, 1998 – August 2, 2017

Beloved father of Eylena (age 3), Jordan Jr. (18 mos.); fiancé of Lexus Hudson; son of Melissa Thelen; James Paredes, Santiago Vega III; Jon Alle, brother of James Paredes Jr., Santiago Vega IV, Marisa Vega, Lucia Alle, Victoria Alle;...

Cynthia Schaffer

Aug 1, 2017

September 12, 1957 ~ August 1, 2017

Of Saint Paul

Survived by husband Rob; children Jodi (Dennis) Countz, Rob Jr., Tony (Cheri), Joe (Sam) Otto, Joe, Richard (Sheri); many grandchildren; brother John (Barb); sisters Sandy (Tim); Sue (Duane), Kathy, Jackie (Keith), Debbie (Steve), Jeanne (Bezer); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by son Doug...

Robert Zimmer

Jul 29, 2017

Preceded in death by sister Elaine Anderson. Survived by sisters, Mary Lou Simonson, Veronica Benson and Betty Ranalls. Memorial Service Tuesday (August 8th) 2 pm at Faith Lutheran Church 886 N. Shore Dr. Forest Lake with visitation starting at 1 pm.

James Fisher

Jul 28, 2017

Panama City Beach, FL  Age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 28th.

Jim is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pauline (Vanyo) Fisher; son, Stanley Fisher, Kelly (Yester) Fisher; his daughter, Stacy Fisher; his sisters, Carol (Duane) Memken and Mary Jo (Robert) Muske; 4 grandchildren; and many more relatives, friends and...

Elizabeth Pickens

Jul 24, 2017

Graveside Service Wednesday (8/2) 12:30 pm at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Please meet at Assembly Area #5.

Warren Salaba

Jul 21, 2017

Memorial Service will be held Thursday (August 3rd) 11 am at St. Luke Lutheran Church 1807 Field Ave St. Paul 55116. Gathering starting at 10 am.

Lester Kaup

Jul 17, 2017

Lester Kaup , age 90 of Inver Grove Heights formerly of St. Paul, on July 17, 2017.

Survived by wife Elaine; children Sue (Jerry) Gardner, David (LeAnn), Jim; grandchildren Nate, Stacy, Amy, Lisa, Jake, Nick; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by daughter Jean Marie.

Visitation 9:30 AM-10 AM with 10 AM Memorial Mass...

William Lindenau

Jul 16, 2017

William L. "Bill" Lindenau, Age 73 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2017. Survived by wife Carolyn; daughter Shannon Tessier (Scott Armstead), son Michael (Susan); step-daughter Jean (Dave) Marrinan; grandchildren Hunter Tessier, Mitchel & Dillon Londenau; Logan & Macie Marrinan; sisters Rosemary Neid, Rosina Krueger, Darlene Groess, Sharon (Bill) Von Kruezhof. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Monroe...

Geraldine Tocko

Jul 12, 2017

Survived by daughter Paulette Metz & son Thomas Tocko; granddaughter Rebecca; sisters, Jane Schwartz (William), Joan DeWaele & Judy Yess. Preceded in death by husband Edward; parents; brothers, Richard & Donald Schmitt; sister Jean Newbauer and grandson Patrick. Memorial Service Tuesday 11 am at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. St. Paul 651-224-2341. Visitation starting at 10 am....

Bob Heroff

Jul 8, 2017

Bob "Smokey" Heroff, age 65 of St. Paul died early Saturday morning July 8, 2017 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. Robert Joseph Heroff was born April 18, 1952 in St. Paul, the son of Joseph & Mary (Cook) Heroff. He is the beloved father of Jennifer, Tessa (Darrin) Babcock, Bobby; their mother Debra; grandfather of Bailey, Kayanna, Aidan,...

Mary Ries

Jul 1, 2017

Preceded in death by her husband Robert. Survived by her children, Kevin Smith, Melinda Machgan & Scott Bloomquist; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister Elizabeth Nelson and nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday 11am at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES (Palace at Osceola). Gathering starting at 10am. Inurnment Fort Snelling. Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00 AM -...

Iliana Ellingson-Diaz

Jun 19, 2017

Iliana Marie Ellingson-Diaz died unexpectedly on June 19, 2017, at the age of 24. Iliana – 'When you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while.' Iliana is survived by her parents Karen Ellingson and Felipe Diaz, siblings Jesse Ellingson-Diaz and Yudelki Gonzalez, Uncle Bruce Ellingson, Aunt Joyce Ellingson, cousins Kjersten Schladetzky and family and Kevin Ellingson. Iliana...

Raymond Shekoski

Jun 11, 2017

Raymond F. Shekoski Jr. 65 passed away June 11. 2017 at Lyngblomsten Care Center. He was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin Jan. 27, 1952 son of Raymond Sr. and Adele Shekoski. He moved to Tomah, WI in 1968, graduated from Tomah High School in 1970 and entered the U.S. Navy. He and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He...