OBITUARIES
Ronald D. Collins
Mar 6, 2021
ATTN: IBEW Local #110
Age 77 of Blaine, formerly of Maplewood, passed away on March 6, 2021.
Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sandra; children, Jennifer (Joel) Thurston and Brian (Catherine) Collins; beloved grandchildren, Ben, Nate, Kate, Tyler, Carter and Hunter; and sisters, Diane Lucas and Barbara (Joe) Homich.
Ron served in the US Air Force. He loved...
James G. Quickstad
Mar 5, 2021
Age 62 - Of St. Paul, MN We are deeply saddened with the loss and passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He grew up in Frogtown and Rice Street and excelled in football, baseball, hockey, golf, softball, broomball, and boxing. He received a full college scholarship for baseball and was a Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion Boxer out of...
Mary E. Hubert
Mar 3, 2021
Age 84, of St. Paul, passed away on March 3, 20201. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survived by many loving friends and family; especially her dear friend, JoAnn. Mary was a longtime employee of 1st National Bank in St. Paul and a devoted member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She was a lifelong resident of St. Paul's East Side...
Judy B. Friesen
Mar 2, 2021
An amazing woman, Judith Friesen, 76, of Mounds View, MN entered heaven on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She faced her cancer with courage and grace. Judy was born on February 4, 1945 in St. Paul, MN to Vernon and Margaret Heckman. She was one of...
Carroll E. "Pete" Peter
Mar 1, 2021
Age 91, of Roseville, passed away on March 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his youngest daughter, Sarah. Pete was born in Elmore, MN to Herman and Emma Peter on December 30, 1929. The youngest of three children, he graduated from Elmore High School. He completed his degree in Elementary Education at the University of...
Beverly J. Beaudet
Feb 28, 2021
Beverly Jean Beaudet was born June 3, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to Elsie (Anderson) and Oscar Molin, and died February 28, 2021 at the age of 94.Married Donald Beaudet on November 2, 1946 in St. Paul.Preceded in death by husband, Donald; sisters, Marge Simon and Charlotte "Sis" Bohn; brother, Bill Molin; and granddaughter, Michelle Beaudet.Survived by children, Robert (Thian),...
Dorothy M. Palmquist
Feb 27, 2021
Passed away on February 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, John and Elizabeth; six brothers, one sister and son-in-law, Russ Bower.Survived by daughters, Marie Bower (friend Tom), Barb (Bob) Soule; grandchildren, Michele (Jace) Eggers, Rick (Tina) Bower and Jeff Soule; great-granddaughter, Alesha (Troy) Waites; great-great-grandson, Soren; grand dog, Bodie. Also surviving, brother-in-law, Gail Oie; sister-in-law, Beverly Spreigl...
Patricia M. Wolski
Feb 27, 2021
Age 90, of Columbia Heights, MinnesotaPat Wolski (known as Patricia only to those who were angry with her) died Saturday, Feb. 27, after having suffered a broken hip just days earlier.Pat was born July 14, 1930 to William (Bud) and Marie (Steirer) McCune and grew up in Chicago. She was a wonderful student as a child and a voracious reader,...
Jason Lee Ralph
Feb 26, 2021
Of St. Paul, MN; Age 47
Passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2021. At the time of Jason’s death, he was engaged in and enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, snowboarding.
Jason grew up in Shoreview and graduated from Mounds View High School in 1992. He attended The School of Communication Arts in Minneapolis and received an Associate's Degree in photography.
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Lawrence J. Mathe
Feb 26, 2021
Preceded in death by parents, Alois & Mary Mathe; wife, Beverly, and infant daughter; sisters, Genevieve Doherty & Lois Harned; brothers-in-law, Gerald Hansen & Tom Doherty; and sister-in-law, Caroline Mathe. Survived by children, Linda (Roger) Jensen, John (Jen) Mathe, Paul Mathe, and Cheryl (Bill) Marek; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Hansen; and brother, Al Mathe. A 41-yr retiree of West Publishing,...
John B. Davenport
Feb 25, 2021
Age 69, of Roseville Died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, of complications of diabetes following a battle with COVID-19. John was born June 5, 1951, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Willard and Margaret Davenport, who taught and worked, respectively, at the University of North Dakota. John graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1969,...
William Pavel
Feb 24, 2021
Age 76, of Mounds View Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 surrounded by his caregivers and friends at home. He was preceded in death by parents, August and Celestine; and brothers, James and Lawrence.He we survived by nieces and nephews, Shelley (Bill) Glisky, Joe (Dorie), Mary Cowette, & Paul (Laura). Bill was a very organized person. He was passionate about going...
Bernice "Mickey" Kaufer
Feb 24, 2021
Age 89, of Maplewood, passed peacefully on February 24, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Gordy; and grandson, Ryan. Survived by children, Jerry (Sheila), Tom (Louella), Linda (Dave) Houghton, Jim (Marni); grandchildren, Matt, Dan, Andy, Brad, Cara, Justin, Kevin, Karissa; and sister, Marge (Jerry) Konkel. Mickey was devoted to her family & faith and will be deeply missed. A private Mass of...
Angela Mary Newsom
Feb 23, 2021
Age 58, of Shoreview, passed away on February 23, 2021.
Preceded in death by son, Dylan.
Survived by children, Josh (Kristen) Willett & Jessica Newsom; granddaughters, Ivy & Izzy; siblings, Diane, Valerie, Gloria & Alan; and many dear pets.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 3 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale Street, St. Paul.
Robert H. Niederkorn
Feb 22, 2021
Robert Henry Niederkorn, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22nd2021, surrounded by his family. Robert (Bob) was born on March 30, 1930, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to Edward and Marguerite Niederkorn. He graduated from Red Wing (Minnesota) High School in 1948 and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. He later obtained his master’s degree from the University...
Gregory John Vorlicky
Feb 17, 2021
Age 62, of St. Paul.Passed suddenly into the loving arms of his parents on 2/17/21. He left many fond memories with his wife Sherri, daughter Kayla (Joe Hanson), family members and TONS of friends. Greg was a master woodcarver who lived life to the fullest. He valued his family and friends more than life itself. A celebration of his life...
Marietta G. Wright
Feb 17, 2021
Age 98, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on February 17, 2021.Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur; and son, Robert.Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Dan) Lightfoot and Carol (Mike) Follmer; grandchildren, Dennis, Frances, Andrew, and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Alondra and Isabela.Special thank-you to Laura and team for their wonderful care.In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to...
Josephine M. Dyer
Feb 15, 2021
Age 90, of St. Paul. Passed away on February 15, 2021. Preceded in death by loving husband of nearly 60 years, Bob; son, Mike; and 7 siblings. Survived by children, Tom (Mersihda), John (Peggy), Jim (Anna), Mary (Chris) Skubal; daughter-in-law, Pam; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, February...
Mary Ann Blaser
Feb 14, 2021
February 27, 1934 – Willow River, Minnesota; Mary Ann Dorthea Price (Blaser), currently of St Paul, came into this world accompanied by a twin who didn't survive; loss would be a theme of her life.
The youngest of 19 children, Mary Ann was shy and sensitive. She was profoundly affected by the loss of her mother at age 2....
Yvonne Elaine Richter
Feb 13, 2021
Age 69, passed away suddenly, on February 13, 2021.She was born in Lakefield, MN on February 5, 1952. Loving mother of Patricia Richter; grandma to Micah, Joseph Jr., Dimitrius, Elijah, and Gabriel; sister to Sharon Jackson; aunt to nieces and nephews; loving 2nd mom to Christine Mendez. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert Richter and Carna Jeppesen; sister, Helen Dutcher;...