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Sarah Boo

Sarah Boo

Nov 18, 2021

Sarah (Sally) L. Boo, (Nee: Ash)

On November 18, 2021, Sally Boo left us with all the beauty that she brought to our lives.  Her passing was sudden and uncomplicated.  She is survived by her two children, James Boo Jr, Sarah E. Boo, and four talented grandchildren. 

Sally will always be remembered for her love of music, from Chopin to Basie. She...

Ernest McHale

Ernest McHale

Nov 18, 2021

McHale, Ernest W. “Ernie”, born Mar. 10, 1932 died on Nov. 18, 2021. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Patti (Last); daughter, Amy (Dylan) Danich; grandsons, Evan and Ryan; siblings, Delores (John) Pakulski, Sharyn (Ger) Hanggi, Jeanne Borgerding, Kenneth (Candy) McHale; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Michael, PhD.; and parents, Rufus and Mary McHale....

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Nov 17, 2021

Shirley J. Johnson, 62, of St. Paul, formerly of Parkville, MN, passed away on November 17, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Wilbert C. and Virginia Johnson. Survived by siblings, Christine (Jim) Hyrkas, Rebecca (Steven) Shindler, Barbara Jayson, Ben Johnson, Jill Blascoe, and Tom (Jyll) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley worked for the last 31 years as a server...

Annette Richardson

Annette Richardson

Nov 17, 2021

Annette Marie Richardson (9/16/1950 – 11/17/2021)

Annette “Nettie” was born at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 16, 1950. She was the first-born child of Jeannette B. (Schulte) and Robert E. Richardson. Eventually, Nettie was joined by her brother, Robert Daniel “Rob” (1954-2017); and sisters Gwen Theresa (1958 -2019) and Lisa Ann (1960).

Nettie attended St. Casimir’s Catholic School through...

Kathleen Adele Hardy

Kathleen Adele Hardy

Nov 17, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Kathy Hardy   Sunday June 5 Great Hall Silverwood ParkNew Brighton, Silver Lake Road and County Rd EDoors open: 1:30Program: 2-3pmDessert: 3- The facility is indoors but with an outdoor deck area.The signage in the park is very confusing suggesting the Great Hall is someplace it isn't. The hall is a room in the visitors...

Craig Vollhaber

Craig Vollhaber

Nov 16, 2021

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Craig Edmund Vollhaber on November 16, 2021.  Craig was 81 years old.  Craig was born in St. Paul on June 12, 1940.  Craig attended St. Mary of the Lake Elementary School and graduated from Cretin High School where he made many life-long friends.  Craig graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University Notre Dame where he also earned...

Kenneth LaVan

Kenneth LaVan

Nov 12, 2021

 

Kenneth G. LaVan passed away on Nov. 12th, 2021.  Born in Red Wing Sept. 23, 1932. Following elementary school at St. Joseph’s in Red Wing, he attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault where he played varsity football, basketball, and baseball all four years. He was inducted into the Faribault Sports Hall of Fame. Completing seminary education at Nazareth Hall and St....

Josephine Palmer

Josephine Palmer

Nov 11, 2021

Palmer

Josephine “Jo”

Age 99

Of Mahtomedi

Passed away on November 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband David E. Survived by children David C. (Nancy), Brian (Barb), Craig (Kathleen) & Jan Redpath (Jim); 11 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren & 2 more on the way; former daughter-in-law Mary Palmer and extended family and friends. Private family Mass & interment...

Sonja Olson

Sonja Olson

Nov 10, 2021

Sonja Lerae OlsonBeloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, daughter and sister.

Age 61 of St. Paul passed away November 10th.Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Heidi and her nephew, Brandon. Sonja is survived by her children, LeRoy Sr (Jackie), Michael Sr (Jackie) and Jeffrey; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy, Cindy, Debbie, Scott Sr (Erica) and Kevin (Bree); and by her...

Lane Stunkel

Lane Stunkel

Nov 9, 2021

Lane William StunkelAge 60 of Saint Paul passed away unexpectedly on November 9th.

Lane was a very proud Army Veteran. He was the past commander of the Legion 577 and the past 4th district commander. Lane was an American Legion Rider and an SAL member. He tried to make sure all veterans were taken care of and anyone around him could...

Mark Lutz

Mark Lutz

Nov 9, 2021

Mark Thomas Lutz, 67, died November 9th, 2021, with his family by his side in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark was born youngest of five children in St. Paul, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 15th at the Blue Heron Grill, Hugo MN from 5pm-9pm. He was born August 3rd, 1954, in St.Paul, Minnesota. He was an avid...

Donald Samuelson

Donald Samuelson

Nov 8, 2021

Donald Lee Samuelson, 85, of St. Paul formerly of Prentice, WI passed away after a brief but courageous battle with Covid 19 at Regions Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Prentice High School.  On October 31, 1959 he married Anna Pearson.

Donald had a career as a Quality Control Specialist for Waldorf Paper....

Arthur Thyen

Arthur Thyen

Nov 5, 2021

 

Thyen

Arthur

Beloved Husband, Dad & Papa

Age 80

Preceded in death by grandson Quinn. Survived by wife of 57 years, Joanne; children Chris (Deb), Jenny Bedsted (Brian) and Robb (Jessica); grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Matt, Tristan, Claire  and Hannah; a brother and sisters. Retired from US Customs. Memorial Mass Monday, November 15, 2021 at 10:30 at ST. PASCAL BAYLON CATHOLIC CHURCH,  1757 Conway Street...

Stephen Trusten

Stephen Trusten

Nov 4, 2021

Author: Beloved and forever thankful children

Age 63

Stephen Mark Trusten (Dad, Padre, Grandpa, Pa or Papa) was born on November 14, 1957, in St. Paul, MN. Suddenly passed away at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his parents Wilfred Trusten and Joan Trusten, his brothers James and Bill Trusten. He is survived by his brother John Trusten (Patti), two...

Donna Sperr

Donna Sperr

Nov 4, 2021

Sperr, Donna P. (Bell) Age 83, passed away on November 4 in Hackensack, MN. Donna was born in St. Paul, MN. 24 year heart transplant recipient. She was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Clifford Bell, Louise Bell Carlson, Husband Donald Sperr, Longtime partner Richard Roemer, Brother Rev. Karl Bell and Stepdaughter Holly. She is survived by sons, Douglas, Tom,...

Walter Phillips

Walter Phillips

Nov 2, 2021

Phillips, Walter "Joe"Passed away on November 2, 2021 at the age of 88. Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karleen; his parents; 3 sisters and a great-granddaughter.He will be missed by his daughter, Barb (Mark); son, Mike (Colleen); 5 grandchildren, Jeanne (Tryg), Kyle (Kelsey), Christie (Shawn), Joseph (Melissa), Jessica (Charlie); 9 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Dalila, Hazel, Gavin, Casey,...

Odell Trcka

Odell Trcka

Nov 1, 2021

 

 

Trcka

Odell A.

Beloved Mom, Grandma

And Great Grandma

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on November 1, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by husband Don, grandson Donny, parents John & Mary Moen; sisters and brothers. Survived by children Deanna Donnelly, Jennifer Trcka & Howie Trcka; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Cassie, Marky, Lauren, Johnny & Hannah; great grandchildren...

Robert Trcka

Robert Trcka

Nov 1, 2021

Robert George Trcka Age 79 of Minnesota Died Nov. 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents George & Julia, a brother Thomas John Trcka, and a sister Susan Jayne Trcka Heathcoat. Surviving him are his wife, Claudette Rasmussen-Trcka, step-son Reginald (Kristina) Rasmussen, granddaughter Avery, three siblings: William (Mary) Trcka, Judith (James) Kodesh and Mary Jean (David) Ebner,...

Eileen Barbara Mastel Tetu

Eileen Barbara Mastel Tetu

Oct 28, 2021

Eileen Barbara Tetu (nee Mastel)

Eileen graduated from St. Catherine University and became a registered nurse.She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger; daughter, Monica; grandsons, David and William "Bill". Eileen is survived by her children, Kevin, Deborah, Gregory, Jane, Susan, Nancy, Constance and Tamara and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Monday, November 1st from...

Lois Ross

Lois Ross

Oct 26, 2021

 

Ross, Lois Regina

Lois was born on April 15, 1929 in Forest Lake, MN. She died peacefully at her home in Oakdale, MN on October 26, 2021. 

Preceded in death by husband Robert, parents Sam & Rose Richard, brother Stanley, and sister Alice Pryor. Survived by children Samuel (Jeanine), Joseph (Laurence), Gerald (Therese), and Mary; grandchildren Alex, Luke, Sara, Amy, Samantha, Kelly,...

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