OBITUARIES

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...

Kathleen M. Phillippi

Kathleen M. Phillippi

Feb 3, 2026

Age 67, of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 3, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Dick & Alice; grandparents; and many other relatives.

Survived by siblings, Renee (Marc) LeForte & Rich (Robin) Phillippi; nephew & nieces, Joe LeForte, Emily (Nick) Sergot, Katie LeForte (Hannah Peck-Cowles); great nephews & niece, Dominic, Charles, Jackson, Kloe, Nick Jr.; special...

Arthur G. Peterson

Arthur G. Peterson

Feb 3, 2026

Arthur G. "Sonny" Peterson left us to meet his maker, Jesus, on February 3, 2026.

He was born at L.H. Halvorson's farm near Silver Lake, IA on February 17, 1931 to Pearl and Henry Peterson. His sister Patricia H. Peterson I, died in 1933 in an automobile accident.

Arthur served our country in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant...

Dennis Wallace Luger

Dennis Wallace Luger

Feb 3, 2026

Age 75, of Woodbury, passed away on February 3, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Wallace & Eleanor (Prospal) Luger.

Survived by sons, Eric & Mark Luger; and sister, Diane Luger.

Dennis graduated from St. Agnes High School (Class of 1968). He spent his career working in the insurance industry as an auto claims adjuster. In his free time he enjoyed softball, bowling,...

Michael P. Keller

Michael P. Keller

Feb 2, 2026

Age 75, of Little Canada, MN & Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 2, 2026.

Preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Keller; parents, Max & Lucy (Kiley) Keller; and son-in-law, Mike Nemetz.

Survived by wife of 49 years, Kathy; daughters, Adrianne Nemetz, Danielle (Josh) Neuman; grandchildren, Kalle, Tyler, Riley; and siblings, John Keller, Jim Keller &...

David Lee Turner III

David Lee Turner III

Feb 2, 2026

Age 23, of Minneapolis, tragically taken on February 2, 2026.

Preceded in death by fathers, Jesse "Meche" Powell & David Turner, Jr.; sisters, Angelica Turner & Ashley Turner; great-grandmother, Doris Luzaich; and many other dear relatives.

Survived by mother, Nicole Luzaich; siblings, De'Andre Turner, Ashia Turner, Sajaya Turner (Jovan Chevre), Cierra Stevenson, Jamirah Powell, Shamera Powell; grandmother, Shelley Luzaich; many nieces &...

Harold R. Anderson

Harold R. Anderson

Jan 31, 2026

Harold R. Anderson of Roseville, Minnesota age 94, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2026. 

Harold was married for 53 years to Marilyn (Gehrke) Anderson from May 25, 1952, until her death on December 19, 2005. They raised six kids together. Harold shared almost 13 years of marriage with Greta (Korst) Anderson from 2006 until her death in 2019....

Carl M. Grundhauser III

Carl M. Grundhauser III

Jan 31, 2026

Age 80, has Gone Fishin’ on January 31, 2026. Born on July 4, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl Grundhauser II and Olive Tew. Carl always appreciated that so many people celebrated his birthday each year with fireworks. 

Carl served in the United States Navy from 1962–1968 in radio operations and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He spent...

David Leo Miska

David Leo Miska

Jan 29, 2026

David Leo Miska, age 87 of Circle Pines MN, formerly from Pine City. Dave passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born December 21, 1938 to Frank and Cecile Miska. Dave was the second child of thirteen. All his siblings' names started with the letter D. Dave grew up in Pine City where he graduated with the class...

Peter D. Kubesh

Peter D. Kubesh

Jan 29, 2026

Peter Donald Kubesh, age 73 of Maplewood, MN, was born January 25, 1953, in Olivia, MN, and passed away peacefully at home early in the morning hours of January 29, 2026, with his loving wife Karen by his side.

Peter graduated from Olivia High School in 1971. He always took pride in his work and held many fulfilling professions and retired...

Nancy Lee Fobaire

Nancy Lee Fobaire

Jan 29, 2026

Nancy Lee Fobaire, age 79, passed away peacefully on the 29th of January 2026. Born on January 6th, 1947, in St. Paul, MN, Nancy worked as a nursing home receptionist and spent her life in Shoreview, married for 61 years, raising a family, and later spoiling all of her grandchildren. She had the honor of seeing her family grow with...