Obituaries

Elaine Altier

Sep 17, 2022

Elaine Hattie Altier (Kasel) age 75, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 after a brief illness.

Preceded in death by husband Raymond, son Steve, and mother Hattie. Survived by sons Tom (Gretchen) and Mark (Denise), and grandchildren Riley, Molly, Pete, Brady, Will, and Olivia.

Elaine loved her family, especially the...

Suzanne Naatjes

Sep 10, 2022

Suzanne M. Naatjes (nee Colonna) age 74 of Rockford MI, formerly of St. Paul. On September 10, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Maxine Colonna and brother John. Survived by her husband Dale; son Michael; sister Patricia (Mike) Riehm and many nieces & nephews. Memorial Gathering Monday September 26th from 4-8 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE...

William Muldoon

Sep 6, 2022

At his home on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. Beloved by his family, Bill was the eighth of ten children of Margery Teresa (Lynch) and Arthur Aloysius Muldoon of Roslindale, Massachusetts. Bill was the first of the family to earn an advanced degree and the first to earn a doctorate. Bill served in the US Navy from 1965 to...

James Hehn

Sep 2, 2022

James, better known as Jimmy or Jim, was born on August 23, 1959, to Anna and Walter in St. Paul, MN and was a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities.  He is preceded in death by his parent's, Sister Wendy, Uncles John, Frank, and Tom.

His partner of 17 years, Sharon was by his side along with...

Betty "Tootie" McConnell

Aug 30, 2022

Survived by her sister Eunice and many nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday September 13th 11 AM at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH with a visitation starting at 10 AM.

LaVonne Rehak

Aug 26, 2022

LaVonne Marie Rehak, age 86, of St Paul, MN, passed away on August 26, 2022.

LaVonne was born on October 3, 1935, to Conrad J Gitzen. and Murtice E. (Johnson) Gitzen in St. Paul, MN.

LaVonne was married to Benjamin J. Rehak, Jr. in 1955. They had six children, Benjamin (Shelley) Rehak III, Barbara (Terence)...

Carl Johnson

Aug 24, 2022

Memorial Gathering Tuesday August 30th from 1-3 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME.

Gerry Chickett

Aug 20, 2022

Preceded in death by her mother Myrtle Carter, sister Betty Delmedico. Survived by sister Pauline "Midge" Liberty; daughters Toni and Sue Chickett; grandchildren Zachary Welch (Valerie), Ryan O'Leary (Elizabeth), Jennifer Larson and great-granddaughter Violette. Nephews and neice, many relatives and friends that loved her. Her love for her family always came 1st. She loved gardening, the lake, music and...

Gerry Heroff

Aug 18, 2022

Age 74 of St. Paul on August 18, 2022. Gerry was a lifelong resident of the West 7th neighborhood in St. Paul. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1965. He worked for MN/DOT for 24 years where he was the Council 6 AFSME Steward. Gerry was known for his sense of humor. He wrote the “Comedy Express”column in...

Kathleen Goswitz

Aug 17, 2022

Preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Mildred Sullivan; sister Janie Gruber and brother Kevin Sullivan. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas; sister Bonnie Sondrol; brother Jerry (Carol) Sullivan; brother-in-law Richard Gruber; nephews, Doug Loewe, Nick Sullivan and Eric Schroeder; nieces, Caroline Hagstrom, Stacy Boehm, Jackie McMannus and Jessica Loewe and sister-in-law Georgia Loewe. She worked 35...

Frank Palcher

Aug 14, 2022

He was preceded in death by parents and one sister.  He is survived by loving wife of sixty years, Connie; Daughters Colleen (Tom) Ledin, Brenda (Jim) Gleb, Sheri (Steve) Lonnes; Grandchildren Corey, Samantha, Jamie, Jeremy, Dominique, Noah; Great Grandchildren Abbie, Bricen, Brecken, Sutton, Peter and John; Sister Kathy Dobler. Celebration of Life Sunday, Aug. 28 at Willy McCoys, 12450...

Katherine Fandrey

Aug 7, 2022

Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great-Grandma, R.N.

Preceded in death by husband Paul; sisters Doris & Alma; brother Lee.

Beloved mother of Paula (Martin) DeLeon, Rev. James (Ruth), Mark; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; sister of Marian, Curtis, Audrey; many nieces & nephews.

Visitation 9-10 with 10 AM Funeral Service Friday (August 12)...

Gary James

Jul 31, 2022

Passed away peacefully July 31, 2022 at his home with the comfort of family by his side.

Born in St Paul MN on March 5, 1941 to Fern and Cyril James, he attended Monroe High School, graduating in 1959.  He went on to Mankato State on a football scholarship.  In June, 2022, Gary was honored to be...

Sandra Peoples

Jul 29, 2022

Sandra Lee Peoples, age 75 died Friday morning July 29, 2022 at United Hospital in Saint Paul.

Her family is planning a private service.

Gregory Tomsich

Jul 28, 2022

Gregory Anthony Tomsich, age 70 died Thursday July 28, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Judy Ruzichka

Jul 22, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband Gary; parents, Patrick and Genevieve Chilefone and  2 brothers, Danny and Marty.  Survived by her children, Scott (Laurie) and Adam; grandchildren, Scotty, Sarah, Garrett, Brittany, Bennett and Wyatt; great-grandchildren, Teya and Scotty; sister Barb; brother Butch and nieces & nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday (July 29th) 11 AM at ST. FRANCIS DE...

Angeline Tobritzhofer

Jul 19, 2022

Age 92 of St. Paul

On July 19, 2022

Preceded in death by husband James; survived by children Cheryl (Duane) Carey, Cindy (Jeff) DuCharme, Chuck, Bob (Pam); grandmother of James, Joseph, Robert, Samantha, Zachary, Erin, Leah, Ethan, Isaac, Brian, Mitchell, Anna and  11 great grandchildren.

Visitation 5-8 PM Monday (7/25) at Kessler & Maguire...

Susanna Woltjer

Jul 8, 2022

She will be remembered by siblings, Gloria Boeser, Gil (Sheryl) Woltjer, Rick Woltjer and Lyn Gresley.

Susanna was preceded in death by her parent Lloyd & Virginia Woltjer and sisters Trish Bader and Mary Schumann.

Margarito "Mike" Salazar

Jun 24, 2022

Preceded in death by his wife Juanita; parents, Margarito and Ysidra; sister Monarita and beloved dog Mia. Survived by his children, Marie and Carlos (Genevra); grandchildren, John (Colleen), Alex (Nicole), Jacob and Thomas; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Sabrina, Stella, Remy, Kaiya and Rylee. Mike served during the European Theatre of WWII.  Memorial Mass Tuesday (July 12th) 11 AM at ST. STANISLAUS...

James Johnson

Jun 23, 2022

Age 69, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Jim was born to Donley J Johnson and Rose Wallace Johnson on October 22, 1952.  Jim grew up in St Paul, MN and attended St. Agnes, Christ Child, and Crowley Schools.  As a kid Jim swam at Lake McCarron, took lessons in scuba diving, karate, and guitar. ...