OBITUARIES
Dennis J. Wurm
Apr 1, 2020
Dennis J. Wurm “Denny”, age 74, of Circle Pines, passed away April 1, 2020 at Gracewood Senior Living.He was born on April 18, 1945 to James and Vera Wurm.Dennis was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Sue. He was a retired machinist of 40 years.Denny loved to golf with Sue, his boys, and many friends. In fact, Denny and...
Karen M. Pagel
Apr 1, 2020
Age 72, of Coon Rapids, MN Passed away April 1, 2020.Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Ellen Pagel; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by siblings, Gary (Cheryl), Gordon, Kathleen (Brett), Diane (Ron), Glenn, Gene (Julie) and Janet (Brad); nieces and nephews, Kris, Kellie (Jason), Ben, Kimberly (Andrew), Kyle, Nicole, Amanda, Abby, Cady, Jessica, Cassidy, Jarad and Shane. Also...
Donna Mae Cruze
Mar 31, 2020
Age 76, of St. Paul.Our beloved Donna Mae Cruze died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 31st after a 17 year struggle with heart disease/CHF. Donna Mae was born December 11, 1943 the second oldest to Leonard Davis, Sr. and Alberta Davis. In her lifetime, Donna had many major accomplishments; a scrub nurse to Dr. Najarian at the University of Minnesota...
James Oscar Van Horn
Mar 31, 2020
In Loving Memory 1954 – 2020Jim was born October 27, 1954 in Minneapolis to Oscar and Marion (nee Larson). After graduation from high school, he worked for several years at various companies in the shipping department. After that, he was a custodian at the Federal Courts. He was a lifetime member of Faith Lutheran Church. Sunday afternoons in the fall and winter...
Eric Daniel Larson
Mar 31, 2020
On the evening of March 31, Eric Larson (age 48) passed away unexpectedly at home, most likely due to a problem with his heart. The likely cause is ironic because he lived life with such a huge heart. Eric was known for his love of his family, being a good friend, and enjoying life.
Eric was an amazing husband...
Kathleen R. Fretschel
Mar 30, 2020
Age 73, a longtime resident of the Frogtown area of St. Paul and subsequent resident of Ramsey County Care Center of Maplewood, MN, sadly passed away, after a long illness, on March 30, 2020. Kathy was born July 26, 1946 in St. Paul, the younger daughter of Joseph and Christina Fretschel.She grew up in the St. Paul area and graduated...
Mary M. Schmidt
Mar 30, 2020
Mary Schmidt, Super-Mom, Super-Nana, Super-Great-Nana, and second grade teacher extraordinaire has retired her cape and moved on. She demonstrated for us a life well-lived, in all its beautiful, difficult, happy, sad, joyous, messy glory. She did it with style, grace, and with an extraordinary, enduring optimism. Margaret Mary Ryan was born and raised in Brainerd, Minnesota to Donald and Eileen Arneson...
Sandy J. Weingarth
Mar 29, 2020
Passed away at Maplewood Care Center on March 29, 2020 at the age of 61. A caring sister to six siblings, she will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor and her kind nature. Rest in peace Sandy. We love you. Those wishing to honor her life can donate in her name to Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1074 Idaho Ave. W.,...
William C. Schulze
Mar 28, 2020
Age 89, of StillwaterPreceded in death by wife, Katherine; daughter, Carol Ann; parents, William & Anna; sister, Betty; and daughter-in-law, Diane. Survived by children, David, Linda, Rick (Paula); grandchildren, Dawn, Brian (Nicole), Kevin (Karen); great-granddaughters, Audrey & Kate; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.Bill was a Korean War Army veteran. He loved his family and was kind to everyone he...
Ruth F. Keenan
Mar 28, 2020
(nee Ferrick) Age 98, of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband, James E., and daughter, Sue Ellen Parker. Survived by loving children, Ruth Ryan, James (Patricia), Marie Winn, Jeannie (Mike) Richards, and Mary Pat (Jay) Johnson; son-in-law Bob Parker; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; devoted niece, Mary Ellen Reynolds; and extended, cherished family. Special thanks to the wonderful, caring staff at Waverly...
Shirley M. Cluckey
Mar 28, 2020
Age 86, of Circle Pines; passed on March 28, 2020. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Howard. Survived by four daughters, two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. 64-year member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arla J. Krump (Avelsgard)
Mar 28, 2020
Arla was born in Deerwood, Minnesota on 10/31/1932. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Ruth (Bunker) and Martin Avelsgard; husband, Ambrose “Swede”; three stillborn sons; brothers, Julian, Roy and Frank; sister, Gertrude. Survived by children, Marcia Roberts, Mike (Debbie) Krump, Peggy Krump, Jane (James) Wallrich, Janet (Tom) Atz; grandchildren, Tony (Tanya), Chuck, John, Ben (Nicole), Brian,...
Patricia Jean Paulus
Mar 27, 2020
Age 94, of Roseville, Minnesota Passed away peacefully at Johanna Shores on March 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Harrison; and sons, Stephen and David. Survived by son, Terry (Colleen) , grandchildren; Katherine (Bryce) Tollefson, and Jennifer, Gregory, and Andrew Paulus; great-grandchildren, Emily and Alexander; and daughters-in-law, Patricia and Mary. She was a lifetime member of ASID, with over 30 years of interior design experience;...
Charles J. McMahon
Mar 26, 2020
100% Irish, age 89 of Roseville, died of natural causes on March 26, 2020. Born November 23, 1930 in St. Paul and grew up in the Midway area. He was a proud member of the Cretin Class of ’48 and served in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He spent his 50 year working career at Villaume Industries, where...
Shirley Mae Meyer
Mar 25, 2020
Age 85 of St. Paul, passed away March 25, 2020. Survived by children, Keith, David, Deborah, Douglas, Lisa Chambers-Sackett; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. No services planned at this time.
Karen V. Skandel
Mar 22, 2020
Age 82, of Roseville Preceded in death by parents, Reinholt & Virginia Moe. Survived by daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Staff; son, David Skandel; grandchildren, Adam & Casey; brother, James (Genevieve) Moe; niece and nephews, Kris (Michael) Gregory, Eric (Lisa) Moe, Rolf (Sheila) Moe; several grand nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Richard F. Zins
Mar 22, 2020
Richard "Dick" Zins, age 73 of Maplewood, MN passed away the evening of March 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer while surrounded by family and close friends.Richard is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lana Zins; his daughter, Tammy Zins; his brother, Gary Zins; and his sister, Patricia "Trish" Wallace.Richard is survived by his wife, Laurie; stepson, Terrence (Ashley) McPartlin; sisters, Mary...
Deborah Louise Brett (Mastel)
Mar 20, 2020
Age 61 of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020.Preceded in death by her mother, Rae (Vasterling) Mastel and her sister, Nancy (Mastel) Sellentine.Survived by her husband, Tony Brett; father, Robert Mastel of Arizona; daughter, Sylvia Ralston, 3 grandchildren; siblings, Barbara (Mastel) Sellentine and husband Rex Sellentine, Michelle Mastel, Denise Mastel and husband Kirk...
Timothy J. Thomas
Mar 20, 2020
Beloved Dad, Son, Brother and UncleTim passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2020 at the age of 54 years.Survived by children, Matt and Jessie and their mother, Donna; parents, Dale and Jean; siblings, Tammy (Greg) Oldenburg, Teri Gibbons, and Tracy (Joon) Won; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Robert E. Pulkrabek
Mar 20, 2020
Lifetime Eastsider.Passed peacefully March 20, 2020 at the age of 92.Owned & operated Capital City Auto Electric from 1965 until 1988. Bud was a kind and generous man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golf, and the past 2 years took up painting. Many thanks to the staff and his caregivers at Ramsey County Care Center (Vadnais). Also thank you to...
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