Obituaries

Ruth Elmstedt

Sep 29, 2017

Elmstedt, Ruth “Ma”

Age 92

October 21, 1924- September 29, 2017

Preceded in death by husband Erick, son Brian.

Beloved mother of Linda (Mike Sr.) Thury, Gary, Deborah, Colleen Nocerini; 4 grandchildren, Rebecca (Scott) Yarwood, Michael Thury Jr., Erick & Nina Nocerini; 2 great-grandchildren,Victoria & Harrison Yarwood.

Gathering 10-11...

Carlos de Freitas

Sep 25, 2017

Carlos Eduardo Mourão de Freitas died on the morning of September 25, 2017 after a long struggle with motor neuron disease/ALS. Carlos was born in Mozambique, was conscripted as an officer in the Portuguese army and studied at the University of Lisbon before embarking on a successful information technology career. He was the owner of CDF Systems in South...

Kenneth Starkman

Sep 19, 2017

Kenneth Charles Starkman died peacefully on Tuesday September 19th at Southview Senior Living Center in West St. Paul, MN.

Ken was born in Ely, MN to Charles Starkman and Lillian(Aiti) Starkman (Rajamaki) on October 23rd 1928.

He married Alice Starkman (Keeling) on February 15th, 1958 in St. Paul, MN.

Ken was a past owner of The Chain...

Joseph Stemig Sr.

Sep 15, 2017

Joseph E. Stemig Sr.

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-grandfather

On September 15, 2017. Survived by wife of 69 years Angeline; children Linda (Larry) Kappel, Kathy (Bill) Olson, Joe (Gail), Angela Anderson, Grandchildren Matthew (Alisa), Justin (Steph), Patrice (Brian), Gina (Jeff), Kari (Josh) Katie (Dan), Joe; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law & brother-in-law Carm & Bob Schamberger....

Bernadette Keil

Sep 12, 2017

Preceded in death by husband Jacob, sons Keith and Ronald, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters including twin sister Therese Anderson.

Survived by children Wanda (Mike) Hochhalter, Alan (Patti) Keil, John Keil, Karen Keil, Tom (Sandy) Keil, Kenneth (Harriet) Keil, Steve (Joyia) Keil, Dan Keil, and Barb Keil; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; long-time partner Laurel Hillden; sister Mary...

John Beagan

Sep 8, 2017

Preceded in death by his wife Marie and son Michael. Survived by daughters, Mary & Margaret (Randy); sons, John Jr., Peter (Sally) & Pat (Janette) and daughters-in-law Julia Beagan & Dee Johnson; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Betz and nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH (Palace at...

Dorene Nelson

Sep 2, 2017

Dorene Lucille Nelson, age 59 of Pine City, died September 2, 2017 at North Memorial Medical Center.

Dorene is the beloved mother of Dale (Cassandra), Chrissey (Stan), Matthew (Becky); Grandma of Dale, Mariah, Shadel, Anastasia, Amare, Damion, Dominick, Christina, Maverick, Dalton, Matthew, Dustin; great-grandmother of Ayvah; sister of James (Darla) Peppin, Dale Peppin, Gale Meyer, Jerry (Sherry)...

Margie Miller

Aug 28, 2017

Margie Miller, age 64 of Hastings died Monday morning August 28, 2017 at Regina Nursing Home.

Margie Marie Miller was born June 21, 1953 in Bonneterre, Missouri.

She was preceded  in death by her children Julie and Dominick; brother Willie.

Margie is survived by Earl Baker; son Keith (Tracy) Baker; mother Edith; 5...

Marguerite Peters

Aug 28, 2017

Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; sister Colette (John) & parents. Survived by her daughter Lori (Steve) VandeWiele; grandchildren, Kyle & Kalea and their significant others, Taylor Bauer & Edward Dion and many nieces & nephews. She was a charter member and treasurer of St. Paul Dog Training Club for 60 years. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10...

Charles Kurhajetz

Aug 27, 2017

Charles Michael Kurhajetz, age 67 of Saint Paul died Sunday August 27, 2017.

Charles was born December 18, 1949 in St. Paul the son of Clement & Lorraine (Krupich) Kurhajetz.

He is survived by his sister, brother; nieces & nephews.

Charles was a proud Army Staff Sergeant.

Graveside Service 11 AM Thursday...

Walter "Wally" Schotik

Aug 27, 2017

Preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. & Anna and brother Gerald (Lil). Beloved husband to Nancy for 44 yrs.; father to, Lisa (Jim) Olson, Todd (Zina) Urbanski and Ron (Natalie) Schotik; 2 grandchildren, Travis & Samantha Olson; sister Sharon (Marv) Cleveland; many nieces, nephews, friends & family. A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held on Wednesday...

Jack Matthews

Aug 24, 2017

Jack Emil Matthews

On August 24 we lost a great man and artist. We love and miss him beyond words. May he join us on our journeys and guide us all.

Beloved father of Yvette, Stacey, Corrie (Sean Marleau); grandpa of Max (Megan), Makenzie, Isabel, Sidney, Cole.

Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project....

Lucille Porter

Aug 21, 2017

Preceded in death by her husband Alfred E. Porter; daughter Jessie Wagner; grandsons, Kenneth Mesenbourg and Donald Owens; great grandsons, Benjamin Garza and Matthew Domier; great granddaughter Michelle Garza; parents; 1 brother; 2 sisters; daughters-in-law Barbra Porter and Deborah Hays. Survived by children, Jean Owens, Ron Wagner (Dorla), Susan Nasseff (Arthur) and Stephen  Porter (Susan); 8 grandchildren; 14 great...

Helen Ramaker

Aug 18, 2017

Helen J Ramaker was born on May 24, 1923. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 18, 2017, at the age of 94. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Ramaker and her son Jim. She is survived by her children, Judy Lea, Mary (Sam) Smith,Dennis, Paul (Susan) and  Joe (Cherry);...

Thelma Krosky

Aug 14, 2017

Thelma T. Krosky, age 93, died Monday morning August 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by husband Raymond; parents Matt & Theresa Borgestad; brothers Matt Borgestad, Emil Rishavy; sisters Martha Novak, Evelyn Haselberger; step-daughter Ruth Gallo.

Survived by daughter Nancy (Paul) Garske; granddaughter Theresa A. Garske; grandson John P. Garske; step-daughter Sandra Adams; step-grandson...

Mark Moore

Aug 9, 2017

Accomplished musician and proud veteran. Recently retired Cable Coordinator/Producer for the City of Apple Valley, MN. Active and involved in his community, he helped and served others often. Preceded in death by his Father, Thomas D Moore. Survived by his Mother, Jovina Moore and siblings Christine (Michael) Moore, Patrick (Michele) Moore, Michele Moore, Laura (Tiffany) Moore, Matthew (Mary) Moore,...

Steven Johnson

Aug 8, 2017

Age 36, of St. Paul, a Local 34 Third generation Insulator passed away unexpectedly Aug. 8, 2017. Preceded in death by grandmother Veronica, grandfather Jim, grandmother Barb, uncle Tom, aunt Barbie, uncle Greg, aunt Lisa. Survived by wife Kristen, daughters Makenzi and Ava, mother Mary (Mike) Hayek, father Steve (Dee Dee) Johnson, sisters Jill and Megan, brother Joe, grandfather...

Jordan Paredes

Aug 2, 2017

Paredes, Jordan David

“Jordan David Thelen Alle”

February 9, 1998 – August 2, 2017

Beloved father of Eylena (age 3), Jordan Jr. (18 mos.); fiancé of Lexus Hudson; son of Melissa Thelen; James Paredes, Santiago Vega III; Jon Alle, brother of James Paredes Jr., Santiago Vega IV, Marisa Vega, Lucia Alle, Victoria Alle;...

Cynthia Schaffer

Aug 1, 2017

September 12, 1957 ~ August 1, 2017

Of Saint Paul

Survived by husband Rob; children Jodi (Dennis) Countz, Rob Jr., Tony (Cheri), Joe (Sam) Otto, Joe, Richard (Sheri); many grandchildren; brother John (Barb); sisters Sandy (Tim); Sue (Duane), Kathy, Jackie (Keith), Debbie (Steve), Jeanne (Bezer); many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by son Doug...

Robert Zimmer

Jul 29, 2017

Preceded in death by sister Elaine Anderson. Survived by sisters, Mary Lou Simonson, Veronica Benson and Betty Ranalls. Memorial Service Tuesday (August 8th) 2 pm at Faith Lutheran Church 886 N. Shore Dr. Forest Lake with visitation starting at 1 pm.