Obituaries

Gary Maestas

Oct 29, 2018

Gary Louis Maestas, 64, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, October 29, 2018.

Gary was born February 21, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Simon and Rena (White) Maestas.

Gary is preceded in death by the love of his life Victoria; two sons, Robert Soto and Joseph Soto; his parents,...

Susan Sjoblom

Oct 27, 2018

Susan Sjoblom

Age 70 of Branson, MO formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed from this life to the next, Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Born Feb. 23. 1948 in Breckenridge, MN to George and Iverdeen (Zastrow) Ziegelman.  Susan was a 1966 Graduate of So. St. Paul High School. She was married Mar. 18, 1966 to Dale Sjoblom in...

Lori Kane

Oct 24, 2018

March 18, 1964 – October 24, 2018

of St. Paul

Survived by Donald; daughters Kristyn & Kelly; mother Julie Beebe; brothers Brian (Sandy) & Dean Peters; grandchildren Andrew & Kylie. Gathering 4-8 PM Thursday (11/1) with 7:30 PM Memorial Service at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St.

Janie Schwartz

Oct 22, 2018

Jane "Janie" Patricia Schwartz, 49, of Saint Paul, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Paul.

Janie is preceded in death by her father Douglas Henderson.

On January 28, 1969 Janie was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Douglas and Margaret (Rath) Henderson.

Janie is survived by...

Patricia Bader

Oct 22, 2018

Age 78 passed unexpectedly.

Preceded in death by husband William; son William Jr.

Survived by son Vincent (Amy); their sons Joshua & Jamie. Sister of Sue, Gloria, Gilbert, Mary, Rick, Lyn.

Active member of Seed of Abraham Synagogue.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Arlene Lovelace

Oct 15, 2018

Lovelace, Arlene

March 25, 1934 – October 15, 2018

Of St. Paul

Preceded in death by husband Earl; brother Kenny Danner; parents Julian & Martha Danner; friend Charlotte Lopez, many pets. Beloved mother of Lisa, Michelle (Richard) Murray, Jackie Brown; grandmother of Gina (Tom Skelley), Nick Brown; great-grandmother of Alex & Connor Skelley;...

Leslie Engstrom

Oct 15, 2018

Private Services

Marie Bishop

Oct 14, 2018

Bishop, Marie

A Wonderful Woman with a wonderful soul

November 16, 1947-October 14, 2018

Age 70 of ST. Paul. Beloved mother of Alison & Justin; grandma of Taylor & Alyssa; sister of Louis, Kay, Gary (Elizabeth). Visitation 2-4 PM Sunday with 4 PM Funeral Service at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W....

Octaviano Cantu

Oct 11, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (October 16th) 11 am at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 401 Concord St. Visitation starting at 9:30 am.

Robin Cassman

Oct 10, 2018

Pending

Clayton Goepfert

Oct 8, 2018

Clayton John Goepfert, age 64 of St. Paul died October 8, 2018.

Gathering of family and friends 12-2 PM Thursday October 25 at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. St. Paul.

Steven Tocko

Oct 1, 2018

Age 59, of St. Anthony died October 1, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Phyllis Tocko.  Survived by siblings, Robin Morrison, Patricia (Dan) Kaldun, Anthony (Ellen) Tocko ,  three nieces, two great nephews and two great nieces.  Visitation, Mon., Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm with Celebration of Life Service following at 6:00 pm at Kessler...

James Rother

Sep 28, 2018

Preceded in death by his parents Vincent H. and Caecilia (Arpagus), sister Olivia Murray, brothers Bernard, Peter A. Survived by nieces and nephews Karen (Dick) Tollerud, Kathy, Michael (Valerie Null) and Peter V.; many family members and friends. 1948 graduate of St. John's University, Uncle Jim served in Germany with Minnesota Squadron 3754 out of Sheppard Air Force Base from...

Alice Prescott

Sep 27, 2018

Loving daughter, devoted sister, adoring aunt, and friend to many, Alice May Prescott, age 95, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2018. Alice loved the Lord and each member of her immediate and extended family. She was a prayer warrior who trusted God, famously whistled hymns, and always kept the faith. After her father passed...

Gloria Opsahl

Sep 22, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents; brother Michael McGuire & brother-in-law Lee LeFrooth. Survived by her husband Dale; daughter Theresa (Doug) Dupont; granddaughter Alyssa (Bryan) Kingsbury; great-grandchildren, Kayden & Keegan; 2 sisters, Kathy McGuire & Dorothy LeFrooth and many nieces, nephews & loved ones.

Memorial Service at St. Mark Lutheran Church 550 W. 7th St. Saturday September...

Jacqueline Koehnen

Sep 20, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” Koehnen

(nee Reed)

After a brief illness. Preceded in death by husband Richard; parents Charles & Dolores; sister Ellen. Survived by children Michael "Jamie" (Emmie), Carrie (Butch); grandchildren,  family & friends. Celebration of Life 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Thursday  (9/27) at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th St. Bring your stories &...

Valeria Kuisle

Sep 20, 2018

Preceded in death by her husband Joe; daughter Katherine and longtime companion Allan Garrison. Survived by her daughters, Mary (Dennis) Cahill & Joanne (Allen) Sipe; 8 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. A special thank you to Joanne, Megan, Jason, Dr. David Ness, United Hospital Staff, The Allina Hospice Team, The Sholom Staff, The Wilder Adult Day Program...

Nancy Strafelda

Sep 18, 2018

Preceded in death by her husband Thomas and brothers, Richard & William DeWolf. Survived by her children, Susan (Leon) Olson, Patricia (Patrick) Mergens, Michael (Lori), Mary Jo (John) Roberts, Anne (Paul) Ablan & Steven (Mary); 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; Sisters, Marge Tooze & Carol Gorka also many nieces, nephews & cherished friends. The family would like to thank...

Paula Baldwin

Sep 17, 2018

Paula Jane Garofalo Baldwin

August 8, 1956 - Sept 17, 2018 age 62, of Otsego Minnesota.

Paula was born and raised in West 7th Street area of St Paul.

She is survived by her husband Thomas, son Blake, brothers Patrick (Deb Henry), James, Paul (Vikki Fuhler), Anthony, Marco (Kathi Adamson), Joseph (Janice Ferguson) John...

Carlyle Pierre

Sep 14, 2018

Carlyle Mervin Pierre, 64, of Saint Paul, passed away September 14, 2018 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West Saint Paul.

On May 27, 1954 Carlyle was born to Mikey and Thelma (Cedeno) Pierre.

Carlyle was preceded in death by his parents.

Carlyle is survived by children; Karim Pierre, Christopher Pierre,...