Obituaries

Frederic "Rick" Suess III

Nov 20, 2024

Frederic "Rick" Suess III

Age 86 of Hugo

Passed away on November 20, 2024. Graduate of Cretin, Class of '56. Rick worked on the Great Northern Railroad for many years before becoming an Electrical Contractor, serving the community for 40+ years. He was a very dedicated father and grandfather to many. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Cleo Suess; and siblings,...

Gerald "Jerry" McCarty

Nov 17, 2024

Gerald J. "Jerry" McCarty passed peacefully into Jesus arms November 17, 2024.

Our loving brother and family mentor was bigger than life. As entrepreneur, engineer, architect, artist, athlete and friend he left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Whether in the Tucson arts community or at Parsons Steel, Anchorage AK, the oil fields of the Arctic, New York, Boston, Italy...

Mary Holmes

Nov 16, 2024

Mary Holmes (nee Lynch)

Age 88 of Maplewood

Passed away on November 16, 2024. Mary grew up in Duluth, MN graduating from East High School. She graduated from UMD with a degree in social work. Mary spent much of her time volunteering. She was a volunteer at Minneapolis Children's Theater, Minneapolis Children's Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and The...

Robert "Bob" Carbone

Nov 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" Carbone



Age 96

Died Nov. 14, 2024. Born to Salvatore & Maria, a lifelong Eastsider. Predeceased by siblings Rocco (Connie), Louis (Marilyn), Anne, George & Emma and brother-in-law Jerry Thayer. His sister Ellen "Helen" Thayer survives him with many nieces & nephews. Bob was an avid long-blader, skier, huntsman and life-long member of Keller Golf Course. With his 1936 Ford...

Diana Brainard

Nov 13, 2024

To View Diana's Obituary and Life story please visit her page on Interra burial https://www.interraburial.com/obituaries/diana-brainard

John Haider

Nov 12, 2024

John Andrew Haider, 93, of Oakdale, passed away on November 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his sons, John A. II and Paul. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Anita; children, Bill (Janel), Richard (Robin), Robert, Marie (Dan) Knieff; Anita's children, Dianne (Bob) Klaus, Richard (Kris) Plante, Rhonda (Beau) Von Drashek, Jaime Plante, and...

Annie Navara

Nov 12, 2024

Annie Marek Navara

(nee Uhlir)

Age 99 of Sartell

Born in Willow River and spent most of her life in St. Paul. Survived by sons Dan & Martin Marek. Service Monday, 11/18 at 10:30 am at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul with visitation starting at 10:00 am and interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

John "Jack" Patrick Gunderson

Nov 9, 2024

John "Jack" Patrick Gunderson

May 10, 1996-November 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and profound grief that we share the loss of our beloved Jack, who lived with an energy and joy that touched everyone around him. Jack was a natural leader, a loyal protector, and a teammate who inspired those around him to be their best selves - both on...

Dave Carr

Nov 8, 2024

Dave loved life and had the biggest personality, filling rooms with his presence. He brought joy to those he met. Strangers would often approach him to start conversations. He had a kind spirit, giving often to anyone who needed help and many times on the spur of the moment. He was an avid learner, overcoming his dyslexia to learn how...

David Pierre

Nov 6, 2024

David Leo Pierre born in St. Paul, MN on June 17, 1954 and passed away at home November 6, 2024 at the age of 70 years. He is preceded in death by parents Leo & Loretta; sister & her husband Nancy (Tod) Bertsch and their son Christopher. David is survived by siblings Ralph (Lynn), Susan & Lorri; aunts Annette Pierre...

Robert Carraher

Nov 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce on November 6, 2024, our precious Robert Charles Carraher was called back to God. He died peacefully in his new home in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with loved ones by his side, including his adoring wife JoAnn, whose devotion and loving care in Bob's final months was an inspiration to any who witnessed...

Tajai Evans

Nov 4, 2024

Tajai Denariss Evans

Age 26, of St. Paul

Passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2024. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. Preceded in death by father, Denariss; and grandfather, Michael Fahrnow. He is survived by mother, Lisa; "Pops", Shelton; siblings, Mikayla, D'Jaelen, DeNaeza, Jyacia "Ace Boon Coon", and Jymani; best friends, Terrell, James "Rocco", Sammy, John, Somsavon, Perry, and...

Terry Murphy

Nov 3, 2024

Terry Murphy, 71, of St. Paul, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Harriet Murphy; and brother, Michael Murphy. He is survived by his siblings, Tom (Lynn) Murphy, Kevin (Xiaoyuan) Murphy; sister-in-law, Linda Murphy; nephews and niece, Kai (Abby) Dong, Joe Murphy, Michael (Amy) Murphy, and Ruth (Joey) Fasulo;...

June Marie Sullivan

Nov 1, 2024

Thomas Brossart

Oct 30, 2024

Memorial Service for Thomas:

Sunday, November 10th: 2:30 PM Memorial Service.

Unitarian Society Building - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

900 Mt Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Formal Secular Memorial Service with gathering

   to follow with snacks, water, and beverages.

Please wear vibrant colors.

There will be a livestream of the service available at this link: https://firstunitarian.org/live/

Victor Chilson

Oct 29, 2024

Chilson, Victor "Vic", 93, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, David; son-in-law, Dick Baker; and siblings, Ordella, Leland, Elwood, Joan, and Joe. Vic is survived by his wife of 70 years, Virginia; children, Michael (Liz), Richard (Kristen) Tracey Baker, and Joe (Pam); 10 grandchildren; and 12 great...

Jeanette M. Schmidt

Oct 28, 2024

Jeanette M. Schmidt

Age 79 of Woodbury

Born November 15, 1944, in Roseau, Minnesota, and raised in Malung, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024.

After graduating high school, Jeanette moved to St. Paul, where she began a career at the Federal Reserve Bank. On September 7, 1968, she married Allen G. Schmidt.

Jeanette had a passion for creativity, enjoying sewing, quilting, scrapbooking,...

Herbert Weber

Oct 28, 2024

Herbert Leonard Weber was born in Greenwald, MN on January 13, 1941 to parents Leo and Mathilda Weber. He was the fifth of eight children. He joined a family that already had siblings Jim, Donna, Alice, and Vernon. Later three more boys would come along, Norman, Charlie, and John.

Herb was mischievous under the guidance of older brother Vernon in and...

Marcia Hoeffel

Oct 27, 2024

Marcia Frances (Brown) Hoeffel entered into eternal life on October 27,2024. Marcia was born in Rochester, NY on October 17, 1933 the fourth child of Dr. Raymond J. and Marie (Spillane) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Nancy (French), Richard, Mollie (Sr. Marie Raymond RSM) and Daniel. Also preceded in death by her beloved son,...

Mike Widmer

Oct 25, 2024

Mike Widmer

Age 72 of White Bear Lake 

Born on August 22, 1952, and raised in NE Minneapolis, Mike passed into Glory on October 25, 2024 surrounded by family. As a longtime member of Redeeming Love Church and master electrician with the IBEW Local 292 Union, Mike was a faithful servant who gave of his time and talents to those in need....