Obituaries

Kermit Sybrant

Sep 12, 2018

Passed away at Southview Acres on September 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by 7 siblings. Survived by his wife Anna Marie of 62 years; daughter Lori (Michael) Munden; son Dennis (Linda) Sybrant; granddaughter Sarah Munden; brother Robert Sybrant and sister Joanne Holt. A Celebration of Kermit’s life will be held on Saturday (October 13th)...

Grace McDonald

Sep 10, 2018

Grace Frejlach McDonald was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota on  July 16, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mary & Walter; sister Shirley Heyer; ex-spouse Bill.

Garce is survived by her sister Kathleen McDonald; nieces &  nephews Jon & Teri Heyer, Ann & Maurice White Eagle, Bradley Heyer, Peter & Lisa Heyer, Nick &...

William (Billy) Robins

Sep 8, 2018

William (Billy) Robbins passed September 8, 2018 at his residence, New Brighton Villa Center, in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Survivors are uncle and aunt Walter (Red) and Sharon Robbins.

Margaret Triplett

Sep 6, 2018

Margaret J. Triplett, Age 96, passed away September 6, 2018 at her residence in Gracewood Senior Living, Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Ashley; grandson Jim Franz and brother Ron Bastyr.

Margaret was born on June 11, 1922 in Flom Township, Norman County, Minnesota to Joseph W. and Anna (Bina)...

John Kurhajetz

Aug 31, 2018

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Julie and sister Judy Cooper. Survived by his sisters, Carole (Jerry) Kleinwachter, JoAnne; brother Jim (Anita) and many nieces & nephews. Composer with Mark Henley of “Gonna Take a Lot of River” recorded by the Oakridge Boys and earned 2 Grammy nominations. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at THE...

Maryalys Klapmeier

Aug 30, 2018

Maryalys is survived by her husband Kenneth; children, Michelle (Christopher) Jackman, Nathan Morphew (Mikyeong Han) and step-son Mark (Sue) Klapmeier; grandchildren, Samantha & Sangjin and sister Marjorie. Memorial Service Saturday (Sept. 8th) 2 PM at Augustana Lutheran Church 1400 S. Robert St., W. St. Paul. Visitation starting at 1 PM. Refreshments to follow.

Rose Favorito

Aug 29, 2018

Rose Favorito, age 95, most recently of St.Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 29.  Born in rural Elmhurst Pennsylvania to Ukrainian immigrants Alec and Mary Tysiak, Rose was the 3rd oldest of 8 children. As a young adult she left the farm and moved to New York City where she thrived in the hustle and bustle....

Edward Holland Sr.

Aug 26, 2018

Edward Dennis Holland Sr., 67, of Arden Hills, unexpectedly passed away at his residence with his family at his side Sunday, August 26, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie; two brothers, John and Gene.

Edward was born February 27, 1951 to John and Marie (Novak) Holland in Saint Paul,...

Anthony "Tony" Ehspanner

Aug 18, 2018

Anthony J. Ehspanner BornMarch 18, 1932 in his family home in West 7th neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, known affectionately as Tony, passed on early Saturday morning August 18th, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Rosa of Naples, Italy; parents who immigrated from Austria; baby brother; and beloved border collie King Laddie. Tony proudly worked for over 40 years on...

Linda Zuniga

Aug 15, 2018

Linda Marie Zuniga (Thelen) age 69 from St. Paul’s West Side, passed away on August 15th 2018, surrounded by her Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Siblings after an unexpected illness.

Linda was a loving, compassionate woman with a heart of gold. Who earned the title of a supermom, but was too humble to wear that “S”...

Juanita Salazar

Aug 10, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers & 3 sisters. Survived by her husband Margarito "Mike"; children, Marie & Carlos (Genevra); grandchildren, John (Coleen), Alex (Nicole), Jacob & Thomas; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Sabrina, Stella, Remy & Kaiya; nephews, Leo, Geraldo, Robert, James & Paul; sisters, Patty, Helen, Betty Ann, Rosie & Ambrosia and beloved dog Mia. Memorial Visitation Wednesday...

Dorothy Bastyr

Aug 7, 2018

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents; brother Curtis & sister Edith. Survived by her husband James; children, Barbara (Butch), Paulette (Jim) & James (Holly); grandchildren, Brenda (Otis), Michelle (Lonzo), Shawna, Brittany (Steven), Samantha (Nathan), Jessica & William; many great-grandchildren; sister Evelyn (Robert) and many nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Tuesday 11 am...

Patricia O'Brien

Aug 6, 2018

Patricia Jane O'Brien, 75, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed from this life to the next, Monday, August 6, 2018 with her family at her side at Lyngblomsten Nursing Home in St. Paul.

Preceded in death by her parents

Patricia was born April 4, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Jack and Ruby (Germanson) O'Brien.  She attended school...

Gordon Thomas

Aug 6, 2018

Gordon Harvey was born March 24, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Harvey and Mrs. Harvey Thomas.

Gordon drove bus for the Metro Transit for many years.

Gordon passed away August 8, 2018 at United Hospital in Saint Paul.

Thomas Nagel

Aug 3, 2018

Preceded in death by his father Louis. Survived by his mother Kathleen (Gene) Duresky; children, Sharisse Weight, Nicholas & Thomas Jr.; 5 grandchildren;  brothers & sisters, Tammy, Lynn (Morris), Chris, Colleen & Tim; also many nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday from 11-3 at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Memorials preferred.

Adeline Nelson

Jul 26, 2018

Adeline Nelson, age 96, died on July 26, 2018 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul. She is survived by her children Phyllis (Bob) Lassen, Vicki (Gary) Rossi, Susan (John) Boney; many grandchildren and great -grandchildren. Graveside Service 1 PM Tuedsay July 31 at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.

Gertrude Scott

Jul 23, 2018

Gertrude Scott, age 91 of St. Paul died early Monday morning, July 23, 2018 at Sholom Home in St. Paul.

Gertrude Scott, age 91 of St. Paul died early Monday morning, July 23, 2018 at Sholom Home in St. Paul. Survived by children Phred (Peggy) Young, Kathi Seid, Jimmy Oaks, Patrick Young, Dustin & Tom Scott; sister...

Elsie Pierce

Jul 19, 2018

Passed away peacefully on July 19, 2018 at the age of 107. Preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: Charles, Harley, Lillian (Perry) and Mildred (Praml). Also preceded in death by nieces Norma (Raba-Naatjes), Jacqueline (Howard), nephew Harley, Jr., and great infant nephew, the Gipper. She is survived by many first, second and third generation nieces and...

Susan Schommer

Jul 16, 2018

Susan was born on July 25, 1961 in St. Paul and died on July 16, 2018 in St. Paul. Memorial Service will be held by the family on Thursday (July 26th) 11 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St.

Abigail "Abby" Florez

Jul 8, 2018

Abigail "Abby" Florez, (nee Renteria)

Age 51 of St. Paul

Survived by her husband John; children, Jesse, Antonio, John Jr. and Sam; brothers & sisters, Ann, Tony, Pete, Patty, Mike and Monica; also many nieces, nephews & close friends.

Abby loved cooking, gardening and was devoted to her family.

Visitation Thursday ...