OBITUARIES

Keith Allen Hansen

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Edward J. Sypniewski, Jr.

Edward J. Sypniewski, Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

Edward J. Sypniewski Jr. age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

On Friday the 13th in November of 1969, Edward, “Eddie", "Big Ed” Sypniewski had a brain aneurysm. He was only 21 years old. He told people that when it happened, he woke up a different person and had to relearn...

Sandra Joan Claussen

Sandra Joan Claussen

Feb 12, 2026

Sandra J. Claussen, age 76, originally of St. Paul, passed away peacefully February 12, 2026 in the presence of family.

Preceded in death by husband, Roger; grandson, Nicholas Ture; and mother, Jeanette LoDahl.

Survived by children, Michele (Jeff) Ture and Joe (Jenni) Claussen; grandchildren, Jake & Maya Ture and Molly, Hannah, and Ty Claussen; sisters, Linda King and Nancy Sagstetter; niece, nephews,...

Genevieve Ann Netterlund

Genevieve Ann Netterlund

Feb 10, 2026

Genevieve Ann Netterlund passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Genevieve was born at home on August 4, 1931, and raised in Karlstad, MN, where she was the youngest child and only daughter of Anders Frederick (Fred) Johnson and Gunhild Frederika Peterson.

She moved to St. Paul, MN in 1950 to attend Mounds Midway School of Nursing. She graduated in 1953 and...

Brendan John Charles Benson

Brendan John Charles Benson

Feb 8, 2026

Age 29, unexpectedly passed away on February 8, 2026.

Brendan is survived by his parents, Georgie (Damien) Tabolich Grist and Michael (Heather) Benson; John Cook; his siblings, Bryce and Dyllan Benson; his grandparents, Jack and Pat Tabolich, Chuck and Gwen Benson; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Brendan loved adventure. Whether it was traveling with friends and family,...

Steven R. Knapp

Steven R. Knapp

Feb 8, 2026

Steven Robert Knapp passed away February 8th, 2026, at the age of 66 -- his life cut short by a heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer’s.

Steve was born February 6, 1960 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Vaughn and Joyce Knapp, and lived in that area of Minnesota for a short time. He then spent a year in Missouri before the family moved to...

Clare Collette Wethern

Clare Collette Wethern

Feb 4, 2026

Age 68, of St. Paul, passed away on February 4, 2026.

Preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Frank" & Lois (Faust) Wethern; and siblings, Francis Wethern, Thomas Wethern, Bernard Wethern and Terri Finn.

Survived by siblings, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Philip Wethern, Marge Wethern, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy) Wethern, and Lorraine Wethern.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 29, 2026...

Christann Marie Capistrant

Christann Marie Capistrant

Feb 4, 2026

Christann “Chris” Marie Capistrant, lovingly known to those closest to her as Mom, passed away surrounded by love.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Colleen (Clarence); and her brother, Tim.



She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve; her daughter, Amanda (Nick); and her siblings, Colleen, Judy, Kathy (Duffy), Carol (Andres), and Mike. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces...

Raymond H. Steglich

Raymond H. Steglich

Feb 3, 2026

Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather

Raymond "Bud" Steglich, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eleanor Steglich of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and in-laws, Arthur and Lillian Bielenberg of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bud is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bette, and children, Dayna (Jeff), Heather (Rolando), and Brian (Michele). Loving grandfather to...