OBITUARIES
Wendell R. Goertzen
Feb 28, 2026
Wendell Goertzen, of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 73.
Wendell was the firstborn to proud parents Wilma and Richard Goertzen on September 26, 1952. Growing up as the eldest of five siblings, he enjoyed music, NASCAR, and spending time with his family, especially at big Christmas celebrations in their family home.He graduated from Kellogg...
Justin Lee Keough
Feb 28, 2026
Justin Lee Keough, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Woodbury, Minnesota. He had fought a long, valiant battle with cancer, and his hospital room was a revolving door of family and friends. Because of Justin’s personality and his tendency to absolutely, never give up, for more than two years he transparently shared...
Kenneth Wesley Albrecht
Feb 28, 2026
Kenneth Wesley Albrecht, age 86, passed away February 28, 2026, at his home with family by his side. Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date.
Full obituary to come.
Akimi Oyanagi
Feb 27, 2026
Age 101, died peacefully of natural causes on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenji; daughter, Lynn; brother, John; and sisters, Misawo and Sierra.
Survived by son, Steve (Carol); and extended family.
Born in Fresno, California she came out of the internment camps of World War II to go to college at Hamline University, where she met her husband, Kenji Oyanagi. She worked...
Ruth L. Weyandt
Feb 27, 2026
Ruth Lillian (Welsch) Weyandt was born December 10th, 1926 and died February 27th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Weyandt Sr.; sisters, Edith, Marie, Kaddy Lorraine and Margie; brothers, Bruts (Henry), Wally, James and Ron.
She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Edward) Mielech, Tom (Diane) Weyandt, Joan Weyandt (John Gustafson), and Jerry (Michele) Weyandt; along with...
Charles E. Huettl
Feb 27, 2026
Charles Edward Huettl, age 83, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Charles was born on October 6, 1942 to Charles P. and Caroline Esther (Johnson) Huettl. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1960. Retired from the construction industry in 2007, at which time he took up the game of golf and a Lifetime...
Ronald Mathew Evens
Feb 26, 2026
Age 77 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.
Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; and parents, Leonard & Virginia (Walsh) Evens.
Survived by children, Tim (Nikki) Evens & Michelle (Erin) Runk; grandchildren, Brandie, Corben, Thomas, and Alice; great-grandson, Elijah; and sisters, Linda & Kim.
Ron loved to hunt and fish, and continued to show enthusiasm for trains after a...
Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)
Feb 24, 2026
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend
Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Greg; an infant son; and grandson, Mitch.
Survived by children, Tracy Poirier and Keri (Eric) Vennemann; grandchildren, Andrew, Aliyah, Alanna & Arianna Vennemann, and Justin & Nathyn Poirier and their mother, Deanna; four great-grandsons; siblings, Darlene, Diane, Daniel Jr.,...
Keith Allen Hansen
Feb 23, 2026
Keith A. Hansen, age 74, of south Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.
Preceded in death by wife, Debra (née Anderson); parents, Robert and Mary Hansen; and brother, Bob.
Survived by sons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Chinda); grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas; and best friend, Ray Flynn.
40+ year employee of St. Mary's/Fairview Hospital.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March...
Robert Rychlicki
Feb 22, 2026
Robert “Bob” Rychlicki, of Virginia Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at age 66, after a short battle with cancer. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 5, 1959, to Robert and Shirley Rychlicki. Bob was the eldest of eight children.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley; an infant brother; and his brother, David.
Survived by...
Dennis J. Patsy
Feb 21, 2026
Dennis peacefully passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 75 with his children at his bedside.
Dennis John Patsy was born on January 13, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Emil and Delores Patsy. He left behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family, and a kindness that will be remembered by all who knew...
Ann Marie Ficcadenti
Feb 20, 2026
Ann Marie Ficcadenti (Doyle) passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 20, 2026.
Ann was born on August 4, 1935, to Mary and Joseph Doyle. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Her angelic nature endeared her to her cherished children and to anyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Can Ba Nguyen
Feb 19, 2026
NGUYEN BA CAN
Disciple who took refuge in Buddhism; Dharma name: DUC TAM NIEM
1935-2026
Born in Chuong My, Ha Dong, now part of Hanoi, Vietnam. Upon reaching adulthood, he bid farewell to his mother and siblings to join his father in the South to establish a career. He entered the military, starting at the Dong De military training center; his ambition spanned...
Eva F. Ethen
Feb 17, 2026
Eva F. Ethen peacefully passed away on February 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Eva was born May 6, 1922 in St Cloud, Minnesota to Louis and Frances (Huschle) Sand. She married Maurice E. Ethen on August 3, 1943 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St Cloud. After serving during World War II, Maurice and Eva settled in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In...
David D. Hults, Sr.
Feb 16, 2026
David Hults Sr., a prolific storyteller, a man who met life with unwavering determination, and who found joy in lifting up everyone around him, passed away peacefully on February 16, surrounded by his family. He was 83.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ethel Darlene (Manthey); his children, Dave Jr. (Cathy) and Danielle (Bob) Sanborn; grandchildren, Hailey,...
Tinh Thi Le
Feb 16, 2026
Le Thi Tinh, age 94, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 16, 2026.
She was born in 1933 in Hai Phong, Vietnam. In 1954, she and her husband, Ton Van Nguyen, migrated to South Vietnam, where they raised their family, In 1993, she immigrated to the United States and made Minnesota her home.
Her beloved husband preceded...
Joan Ann Ethen Hines
Feb 14, 2026
Joan Ethen Hines (1950- 2026)
For a woman who often ran late, she left the world too early at her home in Woodbury, MN, in the presence of her family on February 14, 2026. Joan was a fighter, a voracious reader, a formidable game player, a generous gift giver, an instinctive cook, and a builder of communities and family. She rejoiced...
Ileane L. Ramlow
Feb 14, 2026
Ileane L. Ramlow, age 88 of St. Paul, passed away February 14, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey.
Survived by sons, David (Nancy), Steven (Sue), and Thomas; grandchildren, Katie, Zachary, Trevor, Ben, Brianna, and Tyler (Rachael); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Eladio, Colette, Eloise, Alexander and Forrest.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, February 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St....
Allen J. Shepherd
Feb 13, 2026
Allen J. Shepherd, age 64 of St. Paul, passed away February 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Shepherd and Beverly Hoff; and nephew, Rob Shepherd.
Allen is survived by his siblings, Suzy (Jim) Olson, Angela (Glen) Senske, and Brad; significant other, Carmen Ewing; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Allen is pending and will...
Ann White Eagle
Feb 13, 2026
Ann B. White Eagle was born on April 16, 1962 and started her journey on February 13, 2026.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Shirley Heyer; and her grandmother, Mary Frejlach.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice; dog, Sadie; brothers, Jon (Carrie), Peter, Brad, and Nick (Amy); many nieces and nephews; and great nephews, Joey and Auggie.
A...
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