Obituaries
John Roger Helsper
Jan 10, 2024
Attn: Local 34 members
John Roger Helsper “Doc”
November 21, 1937 to January 10, 2024
Age 86 of St. Paul. Lifelong Westsider. Passed in his home.
Survived by loving children Michelle (Don) Welch II, Tony (Mary), Laura (Chris) Averill, Terri (Tom) Martineau, and Jim (Melodie); grandchildren Zachary (Meg) Poquette and Donald III, Kyle, and Hunter Welch; great grandchildren Kennedy and Bjorn; siblings Bill and...
Bruce V. Tunell
Dec 30, 2023
Bruce Vernie Tunell, 76, of Mendota Heights, MN, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2023, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernie Tunell and June Connelly. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol, daughter Kasey, son Robert, sister Sharon (Rick) Hilsgen, nieces Kelly Hilsgen and Crystal Hilsgen, nephews Brian Hilsgen and...
Janet Ann Tomasino
Dec 8, 2023
Janet Ann (Jan) Tomasino
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great -grandmother and Sister passed away suddenly on December 8, 2023. She was born in St. Paul on October 12, 1943, and was 80 years old. Preceded in death by parents August and Leona Rosenberger, husband Greg Tomasino, son Jerry Todora Jr. (Junior), 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by loving daughter Jody...
Sue Palm
Nov 30, 2023
Sue Palm (Emma Lou Cederberg), born May 28, 1926 in Niobe, ND. She passed on November 30, 2023 in St. Paul, MN.Sue was the oldest of five children and the daughter of a Lutheran pastor and teacher. She lived in a number of towns in the Midwest as well as Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, where she graduated from high school in a...
Cheryle Raynette Towns
Nov 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Cheryle Raynette TownsCheryle Raynette Towns, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on November 27, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born on December 13, 1966, in New York City, NY, and lived most of her life in Minnesota around the Twin Cities metro area. Cheryle was preceded...
Curtis David "Curt" Klein
Nov 21, 2023
Klein, Curtis D. "Curt" age 69 of St. Paul.
Curt was born in St. Paul MN, the youngest of four children born to Carl & Dorothy Klein. A lifelong West 7th St resident, he was a 1972 graduate of Monroe High School in St. Paul. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy and was proud to serve on the...
Earl William Dressely
Nov 17, 2023
Earl W. Dressely (80) of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Earl, fondly known as "Earl the Pearl," was born to Frank and Florence Dressely on August 4, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Earl started in the printing business at a young age, working his way up to head pressman, and after...
Genevieve Katherine Strauss
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Genevieve Katherine Strauss
Today, as we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the beautiful life she led and the lasting impact she made on each of us. Genevieve Katherine Byrne was born on Sunday, September 7, 1930, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The youngest of five, Gen’s life was mostly spent in St Paul and at...
Sharon Erna Skarda
Nov 9, 2023
Sharon Erna Skarda, a committed, honest, and hardworking woman, passed away on November 9, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1954, in Mountain Lake, MN. Sharon faced various health issues throughout her life which eventually led to her passing. Sharon dedicated herself to her career, leaving an indelible mark in the hearts of everyone she worked with. Her commitment...
Patricia Holmberg
Oct 15, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Louise Holmberg of No. St. Paul, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Maplewood, MN. Pat was born June 22, 1930, in St. Paul, MN, to Harvey and Marion Haas.
Pat grew up on the west end of St. Paul and attended St. Francis elementary school and Monroe High School....
Gary John Johnson
Oct 13, 2023
JOHNSON, Gary, age 75 of White Bear Lake, previously of Maplewood passed away on October 13, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary (Garofalo); parents, John and Evelyn Johnson. Survived by his 3 daughters; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Robert; many relatives and good friends. Memorial Mass 1030am Wednesday November 29 at Transfiguration Church, 6133...
Earl "Danny" Montpetit
Oct 11, 2023
Earl “Danny” Montpetit, age 73, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 11th at his home in Woodbury after a short battle with Metastatic Melanoma.
Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Beverly Montpetit and siblings John and Renee. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Maureen; children, Blake (Cait) Montpetit, Danny (Britni)Montpetit, Kristen (Jorin) Montpetit Tix, Kevin (Lisa) Montpetitand Rick (Katie) Montpetit; stepdaughter, Nicole (Joe) Swentek; extended family, Lisa and Jon Becker. He was the beloved Papa to his...
Ronald R Kuzelka
Sep 28, 2023
KUZELKA, Ronald Raymond, age 75, of Maplewood, passed away on September 28, 2023. U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Campeau); parent, Raymond J Kuzelka. He is survived by his Mother, Noreen Kuzelka; sons, Jason Kuzelka and wife Tanya, grandchildren Abbey and Jack, Greg Kuzelka and grandson Blake; Sister, Carole (Mike) Ackerman.
Celebration of...
John Lepak
Sep 21, 2023
John A. Lepak Jr.
John A. Lepak, passed away on September 21, 2023, after a long journey with Alzheimer's. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John and Cecilia Lepak; his brother, Paul Lepak; and his beloved wife of 58 years, Colleen.
He is survived by his children, David Lepak (Justin Odegard) and Joan (Mark) Mikkelson; granddaughter, Sophie...
Edward Dennis Preston
Sep 21, 2023
PRESTON, Edward Dennis, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 21, 2023. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a proud member of Local IBEW 160. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. (Duke) Preston and Dorothy Harrison; sister, Christine Hebert; brother, David Huspek and beloved son,...
Richard Harvey Hane
Sep 21, 2023
HANE, Richard Harvey "Dickie", age 74, of Stacy, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was a longtime Art Director, in the Advertising business and a lifelong artist. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith; siblings, Brenda, John, Arthur, and Wanda. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Bonnie; children, Alan, Lisa (Kelly Mortenson);...
Gordon Terry Frank
Sep 15, 2023
Gordon Terry Frank
Feb. 5, 1939 - Sept. 15, 2023
Terry Frank passed away Sept. 15, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis with his loving wife Sharon by his side. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Frank; son, Eric Frank and wife Tammy; daughter, Kristine Elias and husband Mike; and granddaughter, Hannah Elias and her partner, Brian Kelly.
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Stephen Joseph Baumann
Sep 8, 2023
Baumann, Stephen Joseph member of Local 49 age 60 of Oakdale. Survived by parents, Stephen & Laurene; sisters, Sandra (Lester) Klein, Theresa Nelson, Deb (Michael) Einck; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9/19/23 - 11AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. Francis de Sales, 650 Palace Ave., St. Paul. Interment Resurrection...
Janet Marie Meyer
Aug 27, 2023
Meyer, Janet Marie, age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away after a brief illness on August 27th, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Grace and August Meyer; sister, Mary Wilson (David “Pete” Wilson), brother, Ralph Meyer; brother in-law, Neil Knutson. She will be deeply missed by, her son, Peter (Cathy); granddaughter, Genevieve; sisters, Suzanne Wilson, Judy Knutson, Phyllis...
James Paul Dreyling
Aug 20, 2023
Dreyling, James Paul, age 86, of Saint Paul, passed away on August 20, 2023. Veteran U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances; wives, Audrey and Rebecca; daughter, Eileen; granddaughter, Christine; brother, Kenneth Dreyling. He will be deeply missed by his children, Roxanne (Tom) Schmal, Nancy Wonders, Susan Till, James Patrick (Malyn), Lynn (Tom) Gutzwiller,...
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