Obituaries

John James Ferguson

John James Ferguson

Mar 4, 2024

Age 80, of New Brighton, MN.  Beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on March 4th, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife Yvonne (Ingvaldsen).   Join us on Friday March 8th.  Gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m.  Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home 640 7th Street W. St....

Rose Marie Johnson

Rose Marie Johnson

Feb 28, 2024

Johnson, Rose Marie (Wallace) age 101.7 years old.  Preceded in death by parents John and Louise Wallace, husband Donley Johnson, son James Johnson & sister LaVerne Green.  Survived by children Steven (Cathy) Johnson, Laurie Johnson; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; & nieces.  After 25 years of professional dog grooming Rose retired from Midway Pet Center.  She...

LaVonne Darlene Stocking

LaVonne Darlene Stocking

Feb 21, 2024

LaVonne Darlene Stocking (95) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in her home at Eagan Pointe Senior Living. LaVonne is survived by three children, Cynthia (Kim) Jennison, Rebecca (D. Charles) Brown, and Thomas (Amy) Stocking, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Ron Stocking, a sister-in-law, Rose Stocking, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

LaVonne...

George Hosch

George Hosch

Feb 12, 2024

George J. Hosch, Sr., age 96, of Frederic, WI (formerly of North St. Paul, MN) peacefully passed away on February 12, 2024.  Preceded in death by his loving wife, LaDonna, children, Michael, Linda Rader, great-grandchild, Wyatt, and brothers, Joseph, Eugene, and Robert.     Survived by his children, George, Jr. (Shirley), Evelyn (Steve) Kamrath, Patrick (Helen), Julie, and John (Karen); Fourteen...

Kim K. Rezek

Kim K. Rezek

Feb 11, 2024

Kim K. Rezek

In loving memory of Kim Rezek, who passed away at home on February 11, 2024. Kim, born on August 7, 1953, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is now reunited with her dearly missed father, David Rezek. She is survived by her mother Kate Rezek, devoted husband Henry Voigt, her son Lucas Rezek, who she deeply loved and adored, and...

Marcella L. Posus

Marcella L. Posus

Feb 11, 2024

POSUS, Marcella L., June 25, 1927 – February 11, 2024, Age 96, of St. Paul.

Survived by children Michael, Kathleen, Patricia (Jeffrey) Pearson; son-in-law Timothy Manard; grandchildren Allison (Taylor) Ronk, Alexander Manard, Michael (Annie Bybee) Manard, Ross Pearson, Adam Pearson; great-grandchildren, Leah, Taylor Jr. & Aubrey (Ronk); sister-in-law Eleanor Feeley; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by husband John, daughter,...

Vi Moser

Vi Moser

Feb 10, 2024

Vi (not Viola) Moser passed away on February 10, 2024. Vi was a long time resident of South St Paul MN. She was preceded in death by her parents Jacob And Mary, her brother Carl and her husband Edwin, and Grand Daughter Christine.

She is survived by her sons, Larry (Norene), Greg (Char), Mike ( Mary Jo), and her daughters Cathy,...

Darlene J. Groess

Darlene J. Groess

Feb 8, 2024

Darlene J. Groess (nee Lindenau) died on 2/8/24 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by her husband, John A., grandson, Christopher,  and great-grandson, Nolan.  Survived by children, John D. (Kirsti), Tammy, and James (Ann).  Grandchildren, Martin, Eric (Emily), Leah (Brian), John J., and Payton. Great-grandchildren, Damon, Alexis, Liam, Darian, and Everlee.  Great-great-grandchild, Elaina.

Funeral Services at Immanuel Baptist Church, 750 Watson...

Patricia (Pat) Leon

Patricia (Pat) Leon

Feb 4, 2024

Patricia Leon, 93, of Bloomington, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 4, at home. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 15, 1930, to Michael and Esther Nash in New Prague, Minnesota. Pat grew up in the Irish farming community of St. Patrick, Minnesota and graduated from New Prague High School. She attended beauty school in Minneapolis and worked there as a beautician...

Sister Mary Lucy Scheffler OSF

Sister Mary Lucy Scheffler OSF

Feb 2, 2024

SCHEFFLER, Sister Mary Lucy OSF (Corrine) age 92, longtime resident of St. Paul, passed away February 2, 2024.  Born to George & Anna (Jacques) Scheffler in New Prague, Minnesota September 19, 1931.  She was the second youngest of fourteen children. In 1950 Corrine began her journey to become a Franciscan Sister of St. Paul.  In 1953 Corrine became Sister Mary Lucy....

Gregory Hosch

Gregory Hosch

Jan 14, 2024

 

  Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 13th, 1944, and raised in the West End neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. Greg graduated from Monroe High School, class of 1962. Greg was an Army Veteran and served proudly during the Vietnam War. For many years of his life he enjoyed...

Terri Lee Fingerholz

Terri Lee Fingerholz

Jan 13, 2024

 

Fingerholz, Terri Lee, age 71 of Woodbury passed away January 13, 2024.  Survived by husband, Thomas, children Glen Fingerholz, Mark Fingerholz, Michelle Walton, and Dean Fingerholz.  Also survived by 12 grandchildren, brother, Brent James Budnick, and sister Cindy Lynn Brown.  Preceded in death by parents, James Lee and Beverly Jean Budnick and brother Rick Marvin Budnick.  Visitation Friday, 4-7PM...

John Roger Helsper

John Roger Helsper

Jan 10, 2024

 

Attn: Local 34 members

John Roger Helsper “Doc”

November 21, 1937 to January 10, 2024

Age 86 of St. Paul. Lifelong Westsider. Passed in his home.

Survived by loving children Michelle (Don) Welch II, Tony (Mary), Laura (Chris) Averill, Terri (Tom) Martineau, and Jim (Melodie); grandchildren Zachary (Meg) Poquette and Donald III, Kyle, and Hunter Welch; great grandchildren Kennedy and Bjorn; siblings Bill and...

Bruce V. Tunell

Bruce V. Tunell

Dec 30, 2023

 

Bruce Vernie Tunell, 76, of Mendota Heights, MN, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2023, after a brief battle with brain cancer.  Preceded in death by his parents, Vernie Tunell and June Connelly.  Survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol, daughter Kasey, son Robert, sister Sharon (Rick) Hilsgen, nieces Kelly Hilsgen and Crystal Hilsgen, nephews Brian Hilsgen and...

Janet Ann Tomasino

Janet Ann Tomasino

Dec 8, 2023

Janet Ann (Jan) Tomasino

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great -grandmother and Sister passed away suddenly on December 8, 2023. She was born in St. Paul on October 12, 1943, and was 80 years old.  Preceded in death by parents August and Leona Rosenberger, husband Greg Tomasino, son Jerry Todora Jr. (Junior), 4 brothers and 5 sisters.  Survived by loving daughter Jody...

Sue Palm

Sue Palm

Nov 30, 2023

Sue Palm (Emma Lou Cederberg), born May 28, 1926 in Niobe, ND. She passed on November 30, 2023 in St. Paul, MN.Sue was the oldest of five children and the daughter of a Lutheran pastor and teacher. She lived in a number of towns in the Midwest as well as Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, where she graduated from high school in a...

Cheryle Raynette Towns

Cheryle Raynette Towns

Nov 27, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Cheryle Raynette TownsCheryle Raynette Towns, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on November 27, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born on December 13, 1966, in New York City, NY, and lived most of her life in Minnesota around the Twin Cities metro area. Cheryle was preceded...

Curtis David "Curt" Klein

Curtis David "Curt" Klein

Nov 21, 2023

Klein, Curtis D. "Curt" age 69 of St. Paul.  

Curt was born in St. Paul MN, the youngest of four children born to Carl & Dorothy Klein. A lifelong West 7th St resident, he was a 1972 graduate of Monroe High School in St. Paul. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy and was proud to serve on the...

Earl William Dressely

Earl William Dressely

Nov 17, 2023

 

Earl W. Dressely (80) of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Earl, fondly known as "Earl the Pearl," was born to Frank and Florence Dressely on August 4, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earl started in the printing business at a young age, working his way up to head pressman, and after...

Genevieve Katherine Strauss

Genevieve Katherine Strauss

Nov 15, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Genevieve Katherine Strauss

Today, as we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the beautiful life she led and the lasting impact she made on each of us. Genevieve Katherine Byrne was born on Sunday, September 7, 1930, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The youngest of five, Gen’s life was mostly spent in St Paul and at...

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