Obituaries

Lois Ewert

Feb 16, 2019

Pending

Eileen Ellis

Feb 16, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband Earl. Survived by her children, Judy Karbo, Ronald (Ida), Debbie (Timothy) Spande, Diane (Greg) Eckert and Steve (Jennifer); grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other family & friends. Memorial Service Monday (2/25) 10 AM at ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 550 W. 7th St. Visitation starting at 9 AM.

Richard Murray

Feb 15, 2019

Age 89 of Saint Paul passed peacefully on February 15, 2019

Richard was a great outdoorsman. He retired after 40 years as an auto mechanic with Cadillac.  Preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his son Rick and his best friend Buddy. Survived by his wife Michelle of 27 years; children, Linda Murray and Bruce (Annette) Murray; granddaughter...

John McCluhan

Feb 14, 2019

John Michael McCluhan (Gio) of St. Paul, MN passed away on February 14, 2019 at the age of 67.  John was born on February 10, 1952 to Angela and Neil McCluhan in Sioux City Iowa.  He graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1970 where he excelled in football.  Following high school graduation, he served in the United States...

Arnold Keener

Feb 12, 2019

Age 70 of Saint Paul, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Arnold is survived by his sons, James (Angela) Keener, Shawn (Kelly) Keener, Richard Keener; grandchildren, Alexander, Andrew, Jordan, Matthew. Private family services to be held.

Thomas Barrett

Feb 12, 2019

A Memorial Mass will be held by the family on Thursday February 21st at ST.FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH (Palace at Osceola) Please contact the church for further details 651-228-1169

Rachel Mankovich

Feb 10, 2019

Rachel Mankovich, age 104, of St. Paul died Sunday evening February 10, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

John Burke

Feb 8, 2019

Passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019. Preceded in death by loving wife of 61 years, Ruth; and son Daniel. Survived by children, Ruth “Kiki” (Dennis) Hochstetler, Kevin (Susan) Burke, Therese (Tom) Doody, Brian (Gail) Burke, Patty Schally, Steven (Julie) Burke, Jackie Salaba, Sherry Burke; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; beloved Devlin Family; many nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation...

Harry Urschel

Feb 6, 2019

Harry was born December 10, 1943 to Harry & Emma in Dayton Ohio and died in St. Paul on February 6, 2019.

J Hubbard

Feb 5, 2019

Longtime Philosophy professor at University of St. Thomas and active member of Nativity Parish passed away on February 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Madeleine; his parents, J Lawrence and Janet Hubbard and sister Anne. Survived by children, Catherine Hubbard (Frank Moreno), Pierre (Elodie) Hubbard, Elizabeth (Derek) Lidbom, Theresa (Dominic) Terry; grandchildren, Max, Emma,...

Matthew Taylor

Jan 30, 2019

Age 26 passed away on January 30, 2019. Visitation Monday (February 11th) from 1-4 PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341

Matthew Granville Taylor, 26 years old, of Saint Paul, went to be with his Lord on January 30, 2019 surrounded by his family.

As the second-born twin, Matthew was the smaller...

Joan Daugherty

Jan 27, 2019

Joan F. Daugherty

August 1927 – January 2019

Jo was born & raised in Iowa to Neal and Blanche (Wiley) Bixler. She earned a college degree in Education. She was married to Joseph Daugherty for 55 wonderful years. They were both loyal members of the Methodist Church and loved to travel. They raised their three...

June Lacey

Jan 25, 2019

Preceded in death by her parents, Gilfred Justus “Bob” and Mollie Lynne. Survived by her daughter Joyce Lacey. Visitation Monday (2/4) from 4-7 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. St. Paul 651-224-2341 with a service at 6 pm. (refreshments will be served). June was the 2016 “Ms MN Senior America”, in 2017 “Ms Senior...

Bernice Fisher

Jan 24, 2019

Age 90 of St. Paul, MN died on January 23 after a long and heroic battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A graduate of St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, MN, she taught literature and creative writing at Hill-Murray HS in Maplewood, MN, for 25 years. She was also and author, and an artist. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years...

John Coyne

Jan 24, 2019

Private Services

Donna Furchner

Jan 22, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; son Art; brother Ray and sisters, Barbara & JoAnn and infant brother Bobby. Survived by her children, Patricia (John) Mattson, Earl (Sandy) & Rita (Gary) Strafelda;. grandchildren; great-grandchildren, sisters, Genevieve Gartner & Carolyn (Earl) Dressely; aunt Dolly and many nieces & nephews. Also staff and friends at St. Therese of Woodbury. A...

John Voita

Jan 20, 2019

VOITA, JOHN R.

December 9, 1932 – January 20, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family

St. Paul Police Sergeant Investigator, Master Chief US Navy Reserve, St. Paul Police Band.

Preceded in death by wife Mary Jo; son Michael Bernard; grandson Jackson; parents John & Evelyn, brother James.

Survived...

Norma Cairl

Jan 17, 2019

Preceded in death by loving husband, Richard F. Cairl. Survived by children, Colleen (Lenny) Heidorn, Richard E. (Joyce), Cathleen (Roy) Fingerholz, Michael (Tina), Cynthia (Bernard) Beaudry, Scott (Denise); 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Norma will always be remembered for her passion for life and all that it entailed; especially her family. She was a quick-witted woman...

Wendy Willman

Jan 9, 2019

Wendy (Adams) Willman, a much-loved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 9th, 2019 at Region’s hospital. Wendy is survived by daughter, Mariah; stepson, Brandon (Miranda); grandchildren; siblings, Al (Micaela), Tammy (Tim), Susan, Ashley, Travis; nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents & Unk; brother, Bubba; loved one, Mike. Honoring...

Louise Robinette

Jan 8, 2019

Preceded in death by loving husband Donald; son LeRoy; daughter Charlene and granddaughter Colleen. Survived by daughter Nancy (Timothy) Ryan; son Patrick (Bobbie); son-in-law Tom Hammond; 16 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 26 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday (1/16) 11:30 am at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy (Mendota). Visitation Tuesday 4-7...