Obituaries

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. ...

Gregory Trierweiler

Jun 20, 2022

Preceded in death by parents, Dominic & Lucy; sister Delores Weverka and brothers Fred and Dan.  Survived by his beloved wife Kathlyn of 58 years; children Christine Chorney, Mike (Nicci), Dan (Robin) and Ron Chorney; grandchildren (who he adored), Kortney (Antonio), Joshua (Roxann), Matthew (Emily), Jeremy, Katelyn (Shawn), Jacob, Andrew (Kayla) Alex (Jill) and Zachary (Shantell) and 10 great-grandchildren;...

Michelle Fallahi

Jun 11, 2022

Michelle Marie Sibenaller Fallahi, age 62 of Pine City, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022, at hospice care in St Paul, MN. Michelle was born on July 14th, 1959, in Austin, MN the 4th of 7 children: the proud daughter of Greg and Clara Sibenaller. She attended Blooming Prairie High School then received her bachelor’s degree from the University...

Donna Brett

Jun 6, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband Frederick; parents and brother Cliff Grubb. Survived by her sister Gail Brennan; children Frederick, Brenda, Barbara and Beverly.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren Teresa, Frederick, Charlie, Christopher, Nicole, Melissa and Daniel as well as 13 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews. Donna was a very devoted Wife and Mother. She...

Bettyann Brown

Jun 2, 2022

Preceded in death by her sons, David and Darin Schauer; brothers, Ray (Mary), Bob, Dick (Geraldine) and sister Joyce. Survived by her husband Arthur; daughters, Julie and Cheryl and brothers, Jim (Nancy Swanson); Gary, Steve and Bill. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday June 18th from 11-2 at KESSLER AND MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St....

Doris Listner

Jun 1, 2022

Age 78 of Saint Paul

Preceded in death by husband Oliver.

Beloved mother of Ron (Nicole), Jeff, David (Gina); stepmother of Leo. Lynette (Stephen) Beckman; grandmother of Alicia, Zoe, Michael (Emily), Zach, Alexis, Taylor, John; great-grandma of Owen, Olivia, Drake; sister of Tom Dennis, Trudy, Leann.

Graveside Service 12 Noon Monday June 20 at...

Gregory Tomasino

May 29, 2022

Beloved Husband, Father and Brother

Greg passed away suddenly on May 29, 2022. He was 70 years old.

Preceded in death by parents, Guy and Nancy. Also by step-son Jerry Todora Jr. Survived by his loving wife Janet (Rosenberger); daughter Christine; step-daughters, Stacie (Dan) Krieg and Jody (Kenny) Srock; siblings, Linda Tomasino, Mark (Debbie) Tomasino...

Susan Fitch

May 6, 2022

Susan (Garrow) Fitch the daughter of Wilma and Robert William Garrow was born August 15, 1945 in La Crosse Wisc. and passed away May 6th 2022 at her residence surrounded by many loved ones. After spending a few of her earlier years in La Crosse Wisc. Susan and her family moved to Twin Cities. Susan spent most of her school years in St...

Catheryne Turner

May 1, 2022

Catheryne Hoekstra Turner, surrounded by her daughters, joined her eternal dance partner, Rex, on May 1, 2022. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Catheryne was born on May 28, 1924 in Sanborn, Iowa. She was the first child of Allie and Nicholas Hoekstra and the first grandchild of Trinke and Banke Bakker. She was 100% Dutch and a...