Obituaries

Leo Watrin

Leo Watrin

Apr 21, 2023

Age 74 of St. Paul passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 Survived by brother, Kevin. No services are currently planned.

Yevonne L. Medved

Yevonne L. Medved

Apr 18, 2023

Age 86 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 18, 2023. Preceded in death by husband Richard Medved and parents William and Bertha McCormack. Survived by her children, Laurie (Michael) Krachmer, Kalena (Timothy) Guimond, Martin, Joellyn Reinke and Neil (Tonya); grandchildren, Bradley (Amy), Carl, Melissa, Geoffery and Abigail Medved, Jordan (Todd) Remer, Andrew, Joshua (Bree)...

John Bellovich

John Bellovich

Apr 17, 2023

Age 62 of St. Paul, passed away on April 17, 2023. Survived by wife, April; 4 sons; 3 step-children; and 8 grandchildren. Preceded in death by 1 grandchild. Memorials are preferred. Visitation, Friday, May 19, 2023, from 11 AM - 2PM at Kessler Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W 7th Street, St. Paul 55102.

Mae Aarthun

Mae Aarthun

Apr 7, 2023

May 27, 1940 - April 07, 2023, Saint Paul, MN

Age 82 of Saint Paul, MN on April 07, 2023

Loving mother of Troy (Kay), Tracy (Tom Doten), Todd (Brenda); grandchildren Cora, Jena, George, Annaliese, John & Adrianna; 2 great-grandchild Raven and Grayson. Preceded in death by husband Roy Aarthun, brother Jens and sister Solveig. Celebration of life at a...

Mary Kathleen Spafford

Mary Kathleen Spafford

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Kathleen Spafford (Holmboe) age 75 passed away at her home on Sunday April 2nd, 2023.  She left behind her three children Richard (Stacey) Miller, Alisa (Ajit) Miller, and Elizabeth (Brian) Spafford. She loved being a grandmother to Nikki, Mara, Richie, and Anjali.  She was preceded in death by her brother Paul and survived by her sister in law Wanda...

Teresa "Jelly" Jelinek

Teresa "Jelly" Jelinek

Mar 18, 2023

Teresa was born and raised in the west 7th area of St. Paul. She went to Monroe grade school, then went onto graduate Humboldt high school. While attending Humboldt she played several sports, softball being her favorite, she loved playing 3rd base, always bragging saying "her arm, was a 3rd baseman arm". Teresa followed softball once again, joining a local...

Antonio Everett

Antonio Everett

Mar 14, 2023

Antonio Everett, Sr., age 79, of St. Paul, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Erminia; siblings, Dora, Gloria, & John. He is survived by children: Tony, Cindy, DeeJoe, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; siblings: Rosie, Freddie, Susie, Brenda, & Linda. Visitation 4-7 Tuesday at Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, 640 W. 7th...

Patricia Chavez

Patricia Chavez

Mar 9, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Chavez passed away on March 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Elizabeth and George Thielen, brother George Thielen, and sisters Elizabeth (Betty) Jelinek and Rose Bredemus. She is survived by her children: Rick (Deb) Hammergren, Diane (Scott) Holisky and Michelle Chavez (Don...

Kathleen Olmsted

Kathleen Olmsted

Feb 27, 2023

    Kathleen Susan Olmsted Age 70 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived her daughters, Sheri (Rocky) and Jessica; brother, Michael (Annemarie); and four grandchildren, Alexus, Trayana, Kiyara, and Mychael. A memorial gathering for Kathleen will...

Elaine Wandschneider

Elaine Wandschneider

Feb 19, 2023

 Age 94 of St. Paul. Died peacefully Feb. 19, 2023, with family by her side and in the West 7th St. neighborhood that she loved.

Elaine was born in St. Bonifacius, Minn., to John and Margaret (Fick) Widmer. She and her nine siblings were raised on a family farm where they spoke German in the home. She enjoyed a happy...

Dr. Kari Fletcher

Dr. Kari Fletcher

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...

Bruce Jacobson

Bruce Jacobson

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.

Richard Lee Volkert, Sr.

Richard Lee Volkert, Sr.

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...

Fred M. Romo

Fred M. Romo

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. 

 

 

Sue Vannelli

Sue Vannelli

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...

Benjamin Desmond

Benjamin Desmond

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...

Donald Schuneman

Donald Schuneman

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...

Doug & Denesse Johnson

Doug & Denesse Johnson

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...

Joanne M. Pedersen

Joanne M. Pedersen

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.

Service of Remembrance

Service of Remembrance

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