Obituaries

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 ...

John Wiecher

Jul 6, 2018

John Wiecher, age 70, of Apple Valley died Friday morning July 6, 2018.

He is survived by his sister Linda.

Geraldine Ewing

Jul 2, 2018

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Mendes-Ferreira Nunes Trutalli Ewing, age 97, passed away on

July 2, 2018 in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Gerry was born in Ferndale, California to Manuel Mendes-Ferreira and Maria Candida Rocha de Sousa Mendes-Ferreira on April 25, 1921 following their arrival from the island of Terceira in the Azores.

She was a veteran...

Edward Hortelius

Jul 1, 2018

Edward William Hortelius, age 72 of St. Paul died unexpectedly and too soon on Sunday July 1, 2018.

Edward served in the United Stated Navy during the Vietnam War on USS Oriskany.  He was a member of the Minneapolis Pipefitters Local 539.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sture & Ruth.

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Daniel Chapman

Jun 30, 2018

Passed away June 30, 2018 in St. Paul. Survived by nieces & nephews, William Kopischke, Louise Cantu, Michael Cantu and Shannon Lofstrom; great-nieces, Michelle Cantu, Nicole Cantu, Elizabeth Cantu and Christina Schoonover and nephew Michael Schoonover, along with many great-great nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Tuesday (July 17, 2018) 11 am at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 398 Superior St.....

Reginald Pope

Jun 24, 2018

Reginald LeRoy Pope, 69, of St. Paul, passed away June 24, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Reginald was born March 23, 1949 in Chicago to Reginald Pope and Clara Bell Higgins.  He grew up and graduated from LC Moore High School in South Haven, Michigan in 1967.  He worked for the Steel Mills in South...

Steve Clark

Jun 8, 2018

Steve Clark, age 57, died on Friday June 8, 2018.

Beloved brother of Kathy (Gary Price), Bob, Mary Kay (Jim) Ziemer, Greg (Amy), Dave (Maggie). He will be remembered as a fun uncle, and a  devoted  dog lover.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bob & Gerry.

Celebration of Life 5-8 PM...

Mary Johnson

Jun 6, 2018

Johnson, Mary H. On June 6th, 2018 Mary H. Johnson passed away in St Paul. Mary was born on January 12, 1927, in Duluth Minnesota. During her life, she was a cosmetologist and later a realtor. Mary enjoyed the luxuries of life including furs, artwork, and jewelry. She spent time at her lake home in Wisconsin with relatives. Mary...

Benjamin Rimmer

Jun 6, 2018

Benjamin "Rabbit" Raphael Rimmer, age 38, died Wednesday evening June 6, 2018.

He was born October 30, 1979 in Houston Texas.

Benjamin is the beloved son of Larry & Stephanie; brother of Joe, Phil, Laura Ramos, Elizabeth Rene’) Vergara, Christina.

Memorial Gathering 2-5 PM Sunday (TODAY) at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640...