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Richard Ferguson

Richard Ferguson

Sep 15, 2021

Ferguson, Richard “Fergy” 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from respiratory complications due to COVID-19. Fergy was born in the Philippines, moved to the United States when he was 7, and grew up in Long Beach, CA. After high school, he served in the US Navy for 11 years. He gave his life...

Nicholas Huesman

Nicholas Huesman

Sep 14, 2021

Nick’s Story 4/27/84 – 9/14/21 Nicholas Joseph Huesman (“Nick”, “Nickel”, “Nicker doodle”, the original “Huesy”, “Nuesy”, “Nuesman”) was born in Minneapolis at Fairview Riverside to loving parents, Steve and Deb.

Nick grew up on the Eastside of Saint Paul where he shared a bedroom with both of his brothers, Ben and Alex, teaching him the intricacies of conflict and resolution. Nick...

Lawrence C. Brown Jr. "Butch"

Lawrence C. Brown Jr. "Butch"

Sep 4, 2021

Brown, Lawrence Jr. “Butch, 78 of East Side St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Sr. and Marge Brown; and brother-in-law, Pete Lepsche. He is survived by his sister, Marlene Lepsche; nieces, Laura Splinter, Michele (Mitch) Blatt, and Judy (Dan) Auger; great nephews; great niece; and many other...

Lynn Schilla

Lynn Schilla

Sep 3, 2021

Lynn Marie Schilla, 59, of White Bear Lake, passed away Friday, September 3rd, 2021 at home after a 26-year battle with cancer. Lynn was a wonderful wife, mother, grand-mother, daughter, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. She valued family time and rarely missed a family gathering. She was often found with a camera in her hands snapping pictures to later scrapbook. She...

Rosa Salinaz

Rosa Salinaz

Sep 1, 2021

Rosa M. Salinaz, nee Gonzales, age 84, of Chicago, IL, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at her residence. A native of St. Paul, MN, Rosa was the daughter of the late Carlos and Sarah, nee Tobar, Gonzales. She loved life, animals, crocheting, and making people happy. Beloved mother of Gina (Ray) Yacoub, Jennifer Salinaz, Pam (John) Nardi, Sue Salinaz, Art...

Matthew Collins

Matthew Collins

Sep 1, 2021

Collins, Matthew "Matt", 53, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Michele; step father, Chuck; and sister, Julie. He is survived by his daughter, Christine (and fur-grandbaby Max); fiancée, Laurie Johnson (and fur-baby Zeus); step children, Tanya Johnson and Mike (Abby) Johnson; grandchildren, Dom...

Patricia Huberty

Patricia Huberty

Sep 1, 2021

Patricia Ann Huberty April 15, 1939 - September 1, 2021 Pat spent her life caring for others. She devoted her life to caring for her youngest son who had cerebral palsy for 49 years. She was retired from the St. Paul School System after 25+ years working as a teacher’s aide in the special ed department. She is preceded in...

Matthew Swanholm

Matthew Swanholm

Aug 30, 2021

Matthew "Matt" Karl Swanholm Age 48 of St. Paul, formerly of New Brighton Matt passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill. Matt is survived by his mother, Judy; brothers, Joe (Tara) and John (Nancy); nieces and nephews, Clare, Will, Kyle, Susie and Annie. Memorial Mass at 11am on Friday, September 3rd...

David Smith

David Smith

Aug 30, 2021

David S. Smith Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Friend Preceded in death by his wife, Teresa and mother, Grace. David is survived by his children, Shirelle (Jesse) Mauch, Jeffrey (Angela) and Adam (Amanda); grandchildren, Alyssa, Keira, Liam, Mya, Damian, Lucy, Lola and Lily; siblings, Kathy, Roger, Deb, Bruce, Jean, Sue and Greg. Visitation 9:30-11:30am on Saturday, September 4th at Mueller...

Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor

Aug 29, 2021

Jodi L. Taylor Age 56 passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Johnson. Jodi is survived by her father, Jack Taylor; loving partner, Jens Christensen; son, Ryan Taylor (Alicia Hawkins); grandchildren, Jack Taylor and Adrianna Hawkins; sisters, Jackie Taylor (Jeff Kittleson) and Jerri Taylor-Dawe (Pat Dawe); loving nieces and nephews, Kelly...

Ronnie Johnsen

Ronnie Johnsen

Aug 29, 2021

Johnsen Ronnie Beloved son of Rosie & Bobby Of Obb’s Bar Peacefully passed away August 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Rosie & Bobby and sister Kathey. Survived by siblings Denny (Karla), David (Pattie), Jimmy (Sue), Debbie and Gary; many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. Ronnie loved sports especially hockey. Service Wednesday, September 1 at 1:30 pm with...

Alexander Christoff

Alexander Christoff

Aug 29, 2021

Alexander S. Christoff, 37, of White Bear Lake, was tragically killed due to an act of violence against him on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandma “Ria”. He is survived by his parents, Rosa and Thomas Swearingen; brothers, Max (Emily) and Noah (Ericka) Christoff; step brother, Dennis Swearingen; step sisters, Jacque Swearingen and Molly...

Ann Holland

Ann Holland

Aug 28, 2021

Holland Ann (nee Murphy) Age 80 of St. Paul Preceded in death by parents Eleanor & Wallace Murphy: brother Deacon Larry Murphy and niece Colleen Murphy. Survived by husband Michael; siblings Jerome (Kathleen), Katherine Gontarek (Greg), Robert (Mary Lou), Dennis (Joanne), Mark (Rita) & Mary Jo Nelson (Jake); sister-in-law Betty Lou Murphy and many nieces, nephews and their families. Ann...

Russell Clymer

Russell Clymer

Aug 25, 2021

Clymer Russell O. Beloved Father, Grandpa Great Grandpa, Brother & Friend Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by wife Phyllis; son Richard; grandson Matthew; great granddaughter Alexis and sister Marylyn Apel “Sis”. Survived by children Patricia Berger (Jay), Thomas Clymer (Michele) & Robert Clymer (Shari); grandchildren Joseph (Lindsey), John, Stephanie,...

Douglas Rafferty

Douglas Rafferty

Aug 24, 2021

Rafferty, Douglas D., 69 of White Bear Lake passed peacefully on August 24, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia and a recent Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis. He was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Madalen; sister, Judith Johnson; and uncle, Alois Kainz (Uncle Al). Doug is survived by his wife Mary Jo; sons, Paul and John...

Kenneth Buell

Kenneth Buell

Aug 21, 2021

Kenneth H. Buell “The Warrior” Cherished husband of Patricia Tapp; father to John (Sandi) Tapp and Joseph (Sarah) Tapp; grandpa to Becca, Kenny (his namesake), Kassi and Lexxi; great-grandpa to Christopher. Bonus Dad to Leann Stulc and Ali Buell-Steyskal (Garrett, Shelby, Em). Brother of Andy (Leanne) Buell and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 1pm on Thursday, September...

Claire MacGillivray

Claire MacGillivray

Aug 18, 2021

Claire MacGillivray Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Claire Mary Doolin MacGillivray, 96, died August 18, 2021, of natural causes. Claire was born on December 27, 1924, to Joseph and Hildegarde Doolin of Carver. She graduated from Guardian Angels High School in Chaska and from Minnesota Business College. She worked at Montgomery Ward and at Farmhand a manufacturer of farm machinery, where...

George L. Menard

George L. Menard

Aug 16, 2021

George L. Menard “Peddler” Longtime East Side Resident Passed away August 16, 2021 Preceded in death by his son, William and brother, James. George is survived by his wife of 65 years, Delores “Dee”; children, Lori (Peter) Joseph, Jeffrey (Joan), Jill (Thomas) Hanson and Nanci (Michael) Swoboda; 18 grandchildren, Erin (Jesse) Martone, Christopher (Chelsea) Joseph, Anna (Micah) Schultz, Michael Joseph,...

Charles Caywood

Charles Caywood

Aug 15, 2021

Charles Max “Carroll” Caywood passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. He was 86 years old. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin, he is dearly missed by his family and friends. Charles was born in Gentry, Arkansas on October 15, 1934 and was third oldest in a family of seven children. Growing up in...

William David

William David

Aug 15, 2021

David William “Bill” Beloved Husband, Father Papa, Brother & Friend Passed away on August 15, 2021 at the age of 65 years. Preceded in death by his parents Don & Jeanne David and sister-in-law Elizabeth David. Survived by his wife of 34 wonderful years, Laura (nee Fabbrini); children Casey Fechter (Mike) & Charlie Pettee; 3 favorite granddaughters Haily, Alissa &...

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