Obituaries

Donley Johnson

Oct 25, 2017

October 6, 1923 – October 25, 2017

Preceded in death by parents Peter & Hilma; brothers Carl, Gilbert, Wendel; sisters Zelma, Pearl.

Survived by wife Rose; children Steven (Cathy), James, Laurie; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews.

Retired from Milwaukee Railroad. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday and 10-11AM Tuesday with Funeral...

James Durkopp

Oct 20, 2017

Formerly of Platteville. Died on October 20, 2017 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by his wife Helen and daughter Deb. Survived by his daughter Kristin (Brian) Patterson; grandson Shane and sister Helen. Private Services.

Thomas "Buck" Bakula

Oct 16, 2017

Born August 18th, 1942, passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2017 at 75 years of age.  Father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, he will be deeply missed by all.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Lawrence and Cecelia, and brother Lawrence.  Thomas is survived by son David, former wife Susan Duffy, stepchildren Cherie (Michael) Browne,...

Patricia Steinhoff

Oct 6, 2017

Survived by husband Alan; sons, Robert (Colette) & Joseph (Cathy); 3 grandchildren, Michael, Hannah & Sophia and siblings, Tony, Ted, Larry & Lucy.  Celebration of Life at ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1895 Laurel Ave St. Paul 55104 at 11 am Saturday November 4, 2017.

Russ Ringsak

Oct 3, 2017

RINGSAK Russell W. Age 81 of Stillwater, MN Died October 3, 2017 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his  loving family at his home. Russ lived a full and adventurous life, a true Renaissance man and beloved member of the Prairie Home Companion family for the last 40 years. He is survived by his wife Denise Remick; his children Lisa...

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...