Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Dr. Kari Lynne Fletcher of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on the 13th of February, following a brave battle with cancer. She was 48.

Kari was a Full Professor, MSW Program Director and Military Practice Coordinator at the University of St. Thomas School of Social Work and a leader in her field. Earlier in her career she served as...

Jan 19, 2023

Bruce Edward Jacobson of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on January 19, 2023.

 

Services will be held at Grace Church of the Nazarene in Inver Grove Heights.

Jan 15, 2023

 

Volkert, Richard Lee, Sr.

Age 84 of Mendota Heights passed away peacefully on Sunday January 15, 2023. Richard founded the state AMVETS post 1 on July 17, 1982 and was the past state commander. He is survived by his children, Connie Abrahamsen, John (Annette) & Rick; grandchildren, Jesse, Brooke, Ryan & Jack; sister, Betty; special friend, AL; and many...

Jan 6, 2023

Age 85 of St. Paul, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Preceded in death by daughter, Tina; parents, Raymond and Soledad Romo; Siblings, Lola Ziarko, and Tom Romo. Survived by his wife, Dixie; Son, Dave; three grandchildren, David, Daniel, Elizabeth; one great grandchild, Charlotte Noel. Viewing (9:00 – 11:00) and Mass (11:00) will be held Friday, January 13 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul Mn. 

 

 

Dec 23, 2022

  Lifelong resident of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 74.  She is survived by her daughter, Khristine (Zac) Leeman; grandson, Caelin; siblings, Tom Haley, Steve Haley, Patrice (Gerald) Halbach; her dapper cat, Earl; and many loving family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Sue is...

Dec 23, 2022

Desmond, Benjamin

Age 76 of St. Paul, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Ben was a proud Irish man who's smile could light up the room!  He was born to Benjamin and Prudence.  Ben's mother did much mindful planning for his future with progressive ideas. Ben's mother remained close with Ben until her death.  Ben was blessed with a...

Dec 23, 2022

Donald A. Schuneman, Sr.

Schuneman, Sr., Donald Arlen Age 89 of St. Paul. Met at Heaven's Gate by his beloved wife Pat, children David and Kathryn, grandchildren Benjamin and Lisa, and daughter-in-law Deanna. Survived by children William, Patricia (Steve) Jones, Donald, Jr. (Bridget), Michael (Beverly), Margaret (Brad) Lynum, Robert, Joan (Mark) Wolters, Mary Lloyd, Elizabeth (Brian) Carle; 31 grandchildren, 24...

Dec 21, 2022

Senator Douglas Johnson, “Doug” “Dougie”, age 80 of Tower, passed away peacefully on November 7th 2022.

Denesse Elaine Johnson,  "Denni" age 76 of Tower, MN, passed away on December 21, 2022. 

 

Please join our family on Monday, June 26th for a Celebration of Doug & Denni's lives.

5PM - 7PM

Mancini's - 531 West 7th St, Saint...

Dec 17, 2022

 

Joanne M. Pedersen  age 86 of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022. Full obituary to follow. A celebration of life will be held in late spring.

Dec 14, 2022

Please come join us for our annual Service of Remembrance 7-m Wednesday, December 14th at Kessler Maguire Funeral Home, Saint Paul

Dec 13, 2022

 

******* PLEASE NOTE THE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS CHANGED DATES TO NEXT WEDNESDAY 12/28 *********

 

Hart (Langert), Mary

Mary Jane Hart passed away Tuesday evening at 8:25 PM and her brother who was one year younger passed 30 minutes later. Mary is survived by her daughters, Pam White, and Vicki Wills, Darla Wills, and Lulu Wills; many grandchildren; and...

Nov 30, 2022

Services Pending

Nov 28, 2022

 

Dee Ann Simser passed away on  November 28, 2022 after a long struggle with dementia.  She was 80 years old.  Dee Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Muriel Simser. She is survived by two brothers, Jim and Tom and two sisters, Carolyn Fischer and Mary Beth.  Dee Ann retired from 35 years of working for...

Nov 24, 2022

 



Preceded in death by her parents Silas & Shirley Werkhoven; brother Wayne Werkhoven.

Devoted mother of Thomas & Robert; Beloved grandma of Nathan Ekwall; loving sister of Darlene (William) Saunby, Andrew Werkhoven, Sidney Werkhoven, Sheila (Tim) Avery, Sharlene (Daniel) Karas; many nieces & nephews.

Cofounder of Jerico Performance Products.

Visitation 4-8 PM Friday and 11-12...

Nov 24, 2022

 

Lorraine Hamilton, age 84 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on November 24, 2022. 

Preceded in death by her beloved husband John “Jay”; parents Thomas & Dolores Tschida; sister Carol Murphy; brother Thomas Tschida and her beloved dogs, Missy and Samantha. Survived by sisters Marilyn Gonsowski and Dorothy Doyle; sister-in-law Jeannette Miller and many nieces, nephews and dear friends....

Nov 24, 2022

Nov 20, 2022

 

Cherished mother and wife, loyal friend and a badass lady. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister, niece and nephews. Survived by her husband John; children, Joshua Schreiber and Amanda (Jim) Grundman; grandson James Lacy; sisters, Ronda, Nancia and Gina; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 13th 11 AM at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Inurnment...

Nov 17, 2022

 

Schamberger, Robert “Bob”

April 14,1934 – November 17, 2022

Passed away peacefully

He was preceded in death by his parents John & Anne, and his sister Marie (Wayne).

Bob is survived by his wife Carmel, son Robert (Sue), grandchildren Stacy (Chris), Robert (Katy); great grandchild Tayler; sisters Deidra (Bob), and Phyllis as well as nieces & nephews of...

Nov 10, 2022

Age 93, of Gordon, WI Passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1929 in Milwaukee WI. the son of Joseph and Mary (Novotny) Schmitz. He was united in marriage to Almara Rein on February 26, 1949 in St. Paul. Donald worked for 3M for over 40 years. He loved playing cribbage with family and...

Nov 10, 2022

Memorial Service Tuesday 1-3 PM at KESSLER AND MAGUIRE