Obituaries

Crystal Helmbolt

Crystal Helmbolt

Apr 19, 2019

Beloved Granddaughter; Daughter; sister and Aunt. Crystal was taken from us too soon on April 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Grandfather Raymond Helmbolt and Uncle Patrick Blanchette. Survived by her Grandmothers, Joyce Helmbolt and Ruth Blanchette; Parents, Duane and Dannette Helmbolt; Brother Dan Helmbolt (Jessica) and Nephew Jackson Helmbolt and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A Memorial...

Matthew Schramm

Matthew Schramm

Apr 15, 2019

Lifelong West Seventh resident passed away on Monday, April 15th at the age of 33. Preceded in death by Grandparents; Ted & Claire, James & Joan; Uncle Jack; Aunt Carol, & Aunt Arlene; along with other family & friends. Survived by parents Martin & Patricia Schramm; sister, Christina (Ryan) Everson; brother, Nicholas (Krista) Schramm; nieces, Katie, Ellie & Maya;...

Vera Bondareva

Vera Bondareva

Apr 10, 2019

Vera Bondareva, age 95 of Eagan, MN, passed away on April 10, 2019. No services.

Jessica Flynn

Jessica Flynn

Apr 9, 2019

Jessica Ann Flynn, age 40 of St. Paul, passed away on April 9, 2019. Jessica is the daughter of Kathy Flynn; mother of Jacob Edward Flynn; sister of Nicole Flynn-Rowland; fiance of Larry Michaud. Jessica is also survived by her step-sister, Rhona Ecklund; niece Chelsea Marie Flynn, and many other family and friends. Celebration of life to be held...

Lorraine Mersch

Lorraine Mersch

Apr 6, 2019

Age 92 of St. Paul

July 9, 1926 – April 6, 2019

Preceded in death by husband Bernard; daughter Margaret Lendway; son-in-law Tom Peterson. Beloved mother of James (Linda), Shari Peterson; mother-in-law- of Larry Lendway; grandmother of Jenni (Chris), Krista (Paul), Doreen, Julie (Thomas), Jeff (Tara), Emily (Nick); great-grandmother of Alex, Hayden, Joey, Tyler, Hunter,...

Arthur Braun

Arthur Braun

Apr 1, 2019

Braun, Arthur F. Braun

orn to the Reverend Arthur and Esther Braun in Hudson, IA. Graduate of US Naval Academy 1955. Retired as Commander USNR. In 1957 married Nancy Knapton. After leaving active duty worked for Honeywell including work on the space program. After getting MBA from University of Minnesota worked in medical administration and retired as...

Irene Poor

Irene Poor

Mar 31, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband Russell; 6 brothers & 2 sisters. Survived by her children, Valerie (Gregory) Krech, Denise (Rodney) Rivard, Kevin (Elaine) & Karen (Joseph) Benysek; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 2 step-great-grandchildren; sister Theresa Bradehoft and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 am at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH (Palace...

Timothy Simon

Timothy Simon

Mar 30, 2019

Beloved husband of Melissa; loving father of Jordan, Jack, Jaime & Jeremy; son of Frank (Jackie); brother of Joan, Bob (Cindy), Steve (Wendy), Tom (Melonie), Terry (Gayle); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Carol & brother Jim. Gathering of family and friends Wednesday (4/3) from 5-8 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W....

Jonathan "Sam" Spielman

Jonathan "Sam" Spielman

Mar 21, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2019. Sam was a diehard Packer fan, avid golfer and the Lead Pressman at the Pioneer Press for over 30 years. He will always be remembered as a groovy grandpa who often visited the Dairy Queen for chocolate malts and chili dogs, watched the Braves on TV, and was always...

Beth Cefalu

Beth Cefalu

Mar 21, 2019

Pending

Daniel Dames

Daniel Dames

Mar 19, 2019

Age 75 of Saint Paul passed away on March 19, 2019. No services.

Jordan McCann

Jordan McCann

Mar 12, 2019

Age 79 of Saint Paul passed away at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Survived by brother, Jim (Jeanette) McCann. No services.

Ruth Prospal

Ruth Prospal

Mar 6, 2019

Ruth was born November 27, 1950 and died on March 6, 2019. She is survived by her sister and her nieces & nephews.

W. Wayne Wakefield

W. Wayne Wakefield

Mar 5, 2019

W. “Wayne” Wakefield, age 84 of St. Paul on March 5, 2019.

Beloved husband of Shirley; dad of Sandra (Kevin) Zipp, Amy (Mark) Shearen, Edward (Amy), Melanie; grandchildren Andrew, Maranda, Joey, Dan, Kevin, Ardie, Emma, Julia; brothers & sisters Elizabeth Knudson, Frank, Marilyn Anderson, Keith (Shelley); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Heather, brother...

Esteban (AKA Estevan) Garcia Ramirez

Esteban (AKA Estevan) Garcia Ramirez

Feb 26, 2019

Passed away on February 26, 2019. Survived by wife Lucero Arellano Castaneda; children, Estefany, Melissa, Monica, Manuel; son of Carlos & Teodomira; brother of Rosa, Felix, Juan, Carlos, Noe, Eloisa, Yolanda; many nieces, nephews and friends; friends of the Emmanuel, Anglo and Latino Communities. Esteban Visitation Thursday, March 7th 6:00-9:00, St. Francis De Sales, 650 Palace Ave, St. Paul....

Kenneth "Ken" Mauer Sr.

Kenneth "Ken" Mauer Sr.

Feb 26, 2019

Kenneth J. Mauer Sr. (91 yrs.) passed away peacefully on Feb. 26th, 2019 of heart failure. Ken was born in Hankinson, ND on August 11, 1927 to John and Louise Mauer. Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma and daughter, Cynthia, his siblings: Louise, John, Mildred, Henry, and Lorraine. Ken is survived by his children: Kenny Jr. (Danielle),...

LaVonne Deyo

LaVonne Deyo

Feb 21, 2019

LaVonne "Vonnie" Lea Deyo, age 68 of St. Paul died February 21, 2019 at Southview Acres Care Center.

Memorial Gathering 1-2:30 PM with 2:30 Prayer Service Wednesday March 6, 2019. .

Paul Schultz

Paul Schultz

Feb 20, 2019

Paul W. Schultz, age 93, a Korean War Veteran passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019 and is now in the hands of the Lord. Preceded in death by parents Raymond & Fern; sister Florence, brother Joseph. Survived by nieces, nephews and friends.He enjoyed photography and spending time with family and fiends. Private services at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Demetrius McKinney

Demetrius McKinney

Feb 19, 2019

Age 26 passed away on February 19, 2019 in Preston, MN. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM with a prayer service and time of remembrance at 3:00.

Father Lawrence Hubbard

Father Lawrence Hubbard

Feb 17, 2019

Priest of the Archdiocese

on February 17, 2019 at the age of 78

Preceded in death by parents Leonard & Margaret; five brothers, two sisters.

Survived by brother Jim (Sue); very good friend Fr. Francis Fried; many nieces & nephews.

Overnight vigil beginning at 5 PM Friday (2/22) until 11 AM...