Obituaries

Dorothy Ramacier

May 26, 2015

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband James. She is survived by her children Jim (Kathy) and Janie (Clarence) Amacher; grandchildren Jim, Julie, Anne Marie and Kim Grove and her daughter Megan and other great grandchildren and sister Mary Ann. Visitation Friday 2-6 pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341 Prayer Service at 5:30. Previous Events...

Gary Smolik

May 22, 2015

Smolik, Gary July 18, 1950 – May 22, 2015 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents Gene and Laur. Survived by sisters & brother Jeanne (Del) Gillespie, Jim (Janean) Smolik and Joyce Smolik Lang. Loved by nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces, many cousins, Uncle Bernie and Aunt Girlie. He will be missed by many...

Florence Pilger

May 20, 2015

Florence Josephine Pilger (Ollig) age 93, passed peacefully, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home on May 20th, 2015. Born March 4, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to Joseph Ollig and Henrietta Ollig (Boerboon), she was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved husband of 59 years Richard L. Pilger, her parents, her 5 siblings, two sons- in- law,...

Ann Long

May 8, 2015

Margaret Olson

May 8, 2015

Margaret M. Olson, age 91, passed away on May 8th, surrounded by family members. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Donald; son-in-law James; brother William; and sisters Winifred and Frances. She worked for Auto Owners Insurance from 1968 to 2009 when she retired. Margaret was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars and Castle. Margaret...

Maridee Dixon

May 4, 2015

(Nee Gabbert) Of St. Paul died on May 4, 2015 Preceded in death by husband GeorgeJr. ; parents Wallace & Virginia Gabbert. Beloved mother of Robert (Brenda Marsh); grandmother of Paige, Adam & Alex; sister of Judee Jacoby, Lynn (Sandy) Gabbert; nieces & nephews. Visitation 9-11 AM with 11 AM Funeral Saturday at Augustana Lutheran Church; 1400 S. Robert St....

Veronica Fryer

Apr 30, 2015

Veronica died on April 30, 2015 after a long battle with IPF. Preceded in death by her father Ronald and beloved cat Scooter. Survived by her mother Mary; sisters Kelly & Diane (Jeff) and 3 nieces. Veronica was a graduate of Highland Park Class of 1982 and enjoyed her career working in the food service industry until becoming ill she...

Nathella Merrill

Apr 29, 2015

Merrill Nathella E. Passed away peacefully Surrounded by her loving family Nathella (Sally) Evangeline died on April 29, 2015. Preceded in death by parents John Merrill and Lillian Schmitt; four brothers; one sister and son Richard Eggers. Survived by one brother; seven sisters; son John Eggers and daughters Kathy Lehse (Jorge) and Erica Dorough (James); grandkids Jace, Angela, Amanda, Nicole,...

Christopher Hanson

Apr 29, 2015

Christopher "Fergi" Hanson died on April 29, 2015 surrounded by family and friends after a courageously fought battle with brain cancer. Christopher, age 31, was a loving friend, brother, son, and uncle who enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time up north. A graduate of Highland High School, in St. Paul, Christopher always found time for friends. A veteran of the...

Paul Renschen

Apr 26, 2015

Renschen, Paul S. LTC RET born August 3, 1942 died April 26, 2015 Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Joanna, brother-in-law Mike Markuson. Survived by wife Neva, son Paul (Dawn), daughter Kimberly, granddaughter Kayla, sister Lori Markuson, nieces and nephews and many friends and family. Requiem Funeral Mass was held on May 1 at St. Nicholas Church in North...

George Dixon

Apr 21, 2015

George was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife Maridee of 42 years; son Robert and grandchildren Paige, Adam & Alex. Funeral Service Monday 1pm at KESSLER & MAGUIRE 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341. Visitation Sunday 5-7 pm and also 1 hr prior to service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. George was active...

Gerald Nelson

Apr 18, 2015

Gerald was born February 18, 1962 in St. Paul to Ralph and Patricia and died on April 18, 2015 in St. Paul.

Richard Firkus

Apr 14, 2015

Firkus Richard D. Age 82 Good and faithful servant! Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle Promoted to Glory on April 14, 2015. Survived by children, Rick (fiancé Kim), Tammy (Gonzalo) Medina, Sue (Tim) Gilbertson, Nancy (Dave) Pettit, Dave (Tina); 11 Grandchildren; 12 great-grandchild; siblings, Donna and Gary; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, April 18 and visitation...

Elsie Heine

Apr 13, 2015

Elsie Minnie Heine of St. Paul passed away at age 95 on April 13, 2015. Elsie was born in Blue Hill, Nebraska on February 6, 1920 to Henry and Antony (Schlichtman) Magarin. She was the middle of five daughters. She attended school in Dist. 50 Pleasant Valley in Nebraska. At age 17 she went to work in Gothenburg, Nebraska for...

Rita Koch

Apr 8, 2015

On April 8, 2015 Passed away in Chetek, WI Survived by her in heart daughter Amy (Joel) Waage; grandchildren Abby, Jonathan (Breeanna); great-grandson Christian; big Joe. Private Services.

Lawrence Nichols

Apr 8, 2015

Died peacefully after an 8-week struggle with cancer Preceded in death by father Joseph; sister MaryBeth Schwartzbauer, brother Thomas Nichols. Survived by sons Ryan & Jack; and their mother Patty; mother Rosemary; siblings Joe (Rose), Anne (Mike) McQuillan, Charles (Sue), William (Sue), Meg (Joseph) Mindrup, Matt; sister-in-law Lori; many nieces & nephews. Graduate of Highland Park High School (77), University...

Helen Heil

Apr 3, 2015

(nee Kachel) Age 95 passed away peacefully Friday morning April 3, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Hank; parents Emil & Mary (Lucken) Kachel, sister Idamay Peterson ("Bud" Keith). She leaves nephew Dean Peterson; niece Gail (Mike) Sobota, and their children Kristin Wolf, Kyle (Jenn); caregivers for seven years Ted, Mary Jo; Adele, Lois, Lynn, Arlene; friends Sis, Vic &...

Catherine Wagner

Apr 2, 2015

Catherine Wagner, age 102, died early Thursday morning April 2, 2015 at Little Sisters of the Poor in St. Paul. Catherine was born February 18, 1913 in St. Paul the daughter of Joseph & Anna (Meisinger) Wagner. Previous Events Cemetery Monday, April 6, 2015 11:00 AM calvary Cemetery

St. Paul, MN

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Arlene McGuire

Mar 29, 2015

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence and brother-in-law. She is survived by her children, Kathy, Dorothy LeFrooth, Mike and Gloria (Dale) Opsahl; grandchildren, Tammy (Matt) Rud, Brian (D'Layne), Brenda, Theresa (Doug) Dupont, Jessica (Curt) Boehmer & Jamie (Seth) Rusch; 5 step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; sister Gertie Rosenau & brother Robert (Lois) Baur. Memorial Service...

Nancy Lundquist

Mar 29, 2015

Died peacefully on March 29, 2015 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents Clifford & Helen Gillispie, brother Gary Gillespie & sister Judy Gillispie. Survived by her husband Richard of 50 years; children Tammy Peterson, Jeffrey (Lori) Lundquist & Susan (Jeff) Capistrant; grandchildren Mitchal & Brian Peterson, Dalton Lundquist & Megan (Tyler) Olson; brothers Larry (Carol), Rodney,...