Obituaries
David Gordon Webber
Oct 5, 2025
David (Dave) G. Webber age 74 of Rohnert Park, CA passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 in Santa Rosa, CA surrounded by family and supported with love.
Dave was born in St. Paul MN on October 25, 1950 to Leonard and Dorothy Webber. Dave graduated from Harding High School and went on to study chemical technology at St. Paul Vocational...
Shirley Ann (Lillehaugen) Santoro
Oct 2, 2025
May 13, 1930 - October 2, 2025
Shirley Ann (Lillehaugen) Santoro, age 95, passed away peacefully in 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, musician, teacher, and friend.
Born in Drake, North Dakota in 1930 to Sigvald and Hazel Lillehaugen, Shirley was raised in Drake, Bismarck, New York City, and Minneapolis, where she graduated from Washburn High School....
Deloris Costa
Sep 26, 2025
Deloris (nee Carpentier) Costa passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1931 in Northfield, MN.
She was preceded in death by husband Pete J. Costa; son Joseph Costa; parents Raymond Carpentier and Madeline Weinand; and brother Marvin Carpentier.
She was survived by her daughter Barbara (Sue) Costa; son Thomas Costa; sister Shirley Scott; and Josephine Carpentier.
There...
Maxine Louise Biedler Clear
Sep 21, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Maxine Clear, who passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on April 8, 1961, in Saint Paul, MN, Maxine lived a life filled with compassion, strength, and deep love for her family. Her presence brought comfort, her words brought encouragement, and her heart gave endlessly.
She shared a...
James Schwab
Sep 15, 2025
James (Jim) SchwabJim was born on February 18, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Frederick and Anna (Gibis) Schwab and passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 surrounded by his family he so dearly loved at the VA Hospice Center. Jim was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Jim was a proud 1949 graduate of St. Paul Monroe High...
Thomas James Kunik
Aug 31, 2025
Thomas Kunik, age 91, passed peacefully on August 31 surrounded by family. Born on May 27, 1934, St. Paul, MN.
Survived by wife of 67 years, Phyllis; children, Paul Kunik, Beth Kunik(Rollie Schnell), and Julie Case(Steven); grandchildren, Jeffrey Case, Jennifer, Case Emily Case, Calle Chartrand, CaitlinMellgren, and Conner Schell; and great-grandchildren Noella and Russell Case-Lentz, Mikuzi Case, Leo and Marley Mellgren....
Richard Kutz
Aug 19, 2025
Richard Kutz (age 77) passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1948 in Saint Paul, MN.
There will be a funeral service at Kessler and Maguire Funeral Home (640 West 7th St., Saint Paul, MN 55102) on September 4, 2025 at 11 AM with a visitation 1 hour prior. A graveside service will follow at...
Jacqueline Kathleen Salaba
Aug 18, 2025
Jacqueline Kathleen Salaba (age 61) passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. Jackie was born on January 10, 1964 to John and Ruth Burke.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Ruth Burke; brothers Dan (Sherry) Burke; Brian (Gail) Burke.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas and Patrick Scherer; loving partner, Jeff Scherer; granddaughters, Addison Scherer; and Donna Alderute; siblings, Kiki...
Jennifer Ann Heroff
Jul 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Jennifer “Jeni” Heroff, who left us far too soon on July 30, 2025.
Jeni was more than a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend; she was the light in every room, the laughter in every gathering, and the strength behind our family. A dedicated teacher by day and...
Lori Ann Simonson
Jul 29, 2025
Lori Ann Simonson, age 62, of Eagan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her apartment in Eagan.
Lori was born January 20, 1963, to Edward Dvorak and Lorraine (Kensy) Hanson in St. Paul. She graduated from Highland High School in 1981 and made many life-long friends along the way. She worked at Boston Scientific for 34 years where she...
Joyce Ann Lopez
Jul 22, 2025
Joyce Ann Lopez. Age 50. After a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Bentura Rodriguez. Joyce is survived by her loving husband Kyle Gilats, her mother Ambrosia Lopez, her cats Mocha and Kaja, a large extended family, and a clutch of close-knit friends. Joyce grew up in St. Paul. She attended Highland Park Senior High, Hamline...
Susan Delgado-Espinosa
Jul 21, 2025
Susan Delgado went to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, July 21, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was the fourth eldest of her siblings. She loved her children as well as grandchildren with her entire heart, and would often exceed going above and beyond to take care of them. She was...
Ronald Francis Nalepinski
Jul 16, 2025
Ronald Francis Nalepinski, 85, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2025, after complications related to bladder cancer. He had recently celebrated his 85th birthday surrounded by those he loved most.
Ron was born on July 12, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William (Bill) and Marcella (Marcy) Nalepinski. After growing up in Wisconsin and proudly serving four...
Carole Lillian Schmidt
Jun 30, 2025
Carole L. (nee Hendrickson) Schmidt passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.
Carole retired from University of St. Thomas Dining Services after 30-plus years of service.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years George.
She is survived by children Wendy, Sue Bonniwell, Patty (Tom) Leier, Rick (Jamie), Tom, Mike(Ann), Karen (Marv Stoltz), Mary (Wayne) Moe, and Steve (Chanda);...
Linda Ann Brausen
Jun 28, 2025
Linda Ann Brausen, age 77, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1948, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Linda graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul and spent much of her career as a Paraprofessional with Saint Paul Public Schools, where she dedicated herself to supporting children with special needs.Known for her generous...
Michael J. Schultz
Jun 21, 2025
Michael J Schultz, Age 83, of St. Paul, MN, passed away June 21, 2025. He is a part of the Monroe High School Class of 1959. Michael retired from Burlington Northern after a long career with the railroad. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ida; wife, Elizabeth (Liz); brother, Fred. Survived by brother, Larry (Kathy); children, Jeff (Jackie), Doug...
Vera L Wilson
Jun 17, 2025
Vera Louise Wilson (age 61) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1964 in Saint Paul, MN to Burton Wilson and Jeanne Keenan.
She lived at home with her mom and step-dad (Dennis Kennen) for 37 years and later on moved to Rem Edgemont where she lived out her remaining years. She also attended Midwest...
James F Paulsen
Jun 15, 2025
James F. Paulsen (age 45) of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. He was born on January 4 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Jim was truly living his best life. He had recently celebrated two years of sobriety and was the happiest he had ever been. His family was incredibly proud of the strength, joy, and growth he had...
Evelyn K. Vannett
Jun 15, 2025
Evelyn K Vannett (Krych) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born in Little Falls, MN, to Stanley and Mary Krych (Pulak) on October 30, 1931. She was the sister to three younger brothers.
Evelyn moved to Saint Paul in the 1950s and worked for Fire and Marine insurance company until she met her husband Marvin Vannett and raised...
Juli Prokop-Knutson
Jun 8, 2025
Juli Prokop Knutson passed away suddenly on June 8, 2025, just a few short months after retiring from her longtime role at Dakota County. She was 65.
Juli was born on January 14, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Thomas Prokop and Charlene (Pourrier) Jerue. She spent her life in the Twin Cities area, raising her children, building a career, and...
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