OBITUARIES
Ann R. Specker
Nov 3, 2024
Age 102, of St. Paul, on November 3, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; brothers, Joseph, John, and Paul Groess; sisters, Betty Gehrts and Lorraine Johnson; and son-in-law, Bernard Hnasko.
Survived by daughters, Sharon Hnasko and Sheila Specker (Steve Smith); grandchildren, Christopher (Claudia) Hnasko and MeiLi Specker; and great-grandchildren, Dominic, Marcelino, Evita, Mariana, and Esmeralda Hnasko.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday,...
Alfred C. McAfee
Nov 2, 2024
Alfred Claudius McAfee, III (aka, Al, Mac and Freddie) age 98, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024.
Preceded in death by his father, Alfred C. McAfee, Sr.; mother, Isabelle McAfee Nelson; wife, Alice McAfee; son, Mark McAfee; sister, Mary Aline Oihus; brother-in-law, William Oihus; niece, Karen Linse (her husband Michael Linse); and nephew, Richard Oihus.
Survived by daughter, Sue Elle (Mike);...
Sheila L. Espinoza
Oct 31, 2024
Sheila L. Espinoza, age 76 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on October 31, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Espinoza; parents, Betty Kibble, William Kibble and Arnold Day; and brothers, Kelly Day and Edward Adams.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew, Christopher and Dayon; siblings, Terry (Susan), Sharon (Grant), Tomie (Mark), Ali, Regina, Pamela (Tom), and...
William Joseph Schanks
Oct 28, 2024
Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on October 28, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, William & Esther (McEvoy) Schanks, and brother, Mike Schanks.
Survived by wife, Carol; children, Theresa (Joe) Baralatei, Kat (Joe) Balsimo, William (Sharon) Schanks; grandchildren, Sarah, Christian, Noelle, Joe, Sam, Kharmia, Christopher; great grandchildren, Haylee, Lily, Vita; and many relatives & friends.
Bill was a renowned chef, loved...
Judith A. Alderson
Oct 27, 2024
Judith “Judy” (Kirk) Alderson, age 83, born and raised in Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 27, 2024.
She lived an amazingly independent life, balancing her Catholic faith along with family, friends, her deep-seeded love of cooking & baking, all things Irish and a good glass of wine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Irene...
Linda Marie Cincotta
Oct 25, 2024
Born on January 11, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the age of 76, in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Her journey of life, faith, and service deeply touched those around her, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by many.
Linda's life was characterized by an unwavering commitment to her career and community. An achiever...
Harold Westcott Thomas
Oct 25, 2024
Age 93 of Roseville, passed away on October 25, 2024.
Survived by best friend and wife of 69 years, Phyllis; daughters, Susan Thomas, Cynthia (Mike) Joyce, Patricia (Chris) Drahn, and Rebecca (Tom) Kolias; grandchildren, James (Takara) Vaillancourt, Laura (Chad) Eiken, Michelle Joyce, Emily (Dave) Stefans, Timothy (Jenny) Drahn, Amy (Curt) Miller, and Rachel (Andrew) Kolias; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Miriam Ritchey.
He was...
Harry Dean Palmer
Oct 23, 2024
Age 73 of Blaine, MN, Dean peacefully passed away on October 23, 2024 surrounded by family and friends after having battled Alzheimer’s for 18 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, Bob and Norma.
Survived by his wife, Patti; siblings, Dione, Doug (Diane), Don, Devawn Bledsoe; and other family members and friends.
Dean was graduated from Tracy High School in MN in...
Kenneth F. Biser
Oct 21, 2024
Age 93, of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Doris; parents and siblings.
Survived by children, Cheryl (Gary) Pagel, David (Kris), Paul (Shirlann), Michael (Angie), Linda (Scott) Flesch, Gary; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, October 30 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171...
Janet Marie Skrypek
Oct 21, 2024
Age 85 of North St. Paul. Born September 12, 1939 and passed away on October 21, 2024 at Suite Living of North St. Paul.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Cecelia; sisters, Patricia Schwartz and Beverly Berglund; brothers, “Jack” and Donald Skrypek.
Survived by brothers, Reverend Greg, Rod (Nancy), Terry (Val), Randy (Mary), and Dave (Cathy) Skrypek.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday,...
Jean L. Wiome
Oct 20, 2024
Age 80 of Roseville, passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Agnes Putz; brothers, Robert and Gerald Putz.
Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Michael; children, Dawn (Ed) Schaaf, Michael J., Ryan (Debbie), Justin; grandchildren, Blake, Cadence, and Ashton; nieces and nephew.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, October 24 at MATERNITY OF...
Charles Ross Plonty
Oct 20, 2024
Age 88, of Roseville.
Born June 29, 1936 in St. Paul; died October 20, 2024 at Episcopal Church Home-The Gardens in St. Paul.
Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy (née Moser); parents, Ross and Winnie Plonty; and sister, Nancy Lindbloom.
Chuck is survived by his niece, Amy (Fernando) Gomez; sister-in-law, Aggie Moser; close friends, Tom Dahlquist, Ron (Deb) Klausing, many friends, and...
Lawrence "Larry" Paul Haas
Oct 19, 2024
Age 81, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Mathias & Genevieve (Knoll) Haas; and siblings, Gary Haas & Kathleen Maaske.
Survived by wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Moes); children, Michael (Lisa) Haas, Christine Haas, and Amy (Mike) Helderman; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Ken Haas, Laurine (Mike) Ellsworth, and Steve (Sandy) Haas; sister-in-law, Nikki...
Leo "Lee" Elm, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Age 81, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2024.
Preceded in death by sister, Barbara Weisz. Survived by wife of 60 years, LuAnn; children, MaryAnn (Erich) Tessman, Michael (Wendy) Elm, Andrew (Laura) Elm, and Bobbie (David) Yzaguirre; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Judi (Ed) Beyer, Kathy (Ken) Vogel, and Tom (Sue) Elm; and...
Patricia Ann Trost
Oct 15, 2024
Age 66, passed away from a six-year battle with metastatic bladder cancer on October 15, 2024, with her daughter, Jenna, and her sister, Peggy by her side.
Preceded in death by husband, Joseph Trost; father and mother, Roger and Jeanette Piatt; mother-in-law, Patricia V. Trost; and brother-in-law, Keith Neadeau Sr.
Survived by daughter, Jenna; siblings, Pam (John) Eckman, Pennie Neadeau, Roger Jr....
Brian T. Hexum
Oct 15, 2024
Age 48, of St. Paul, passed away on October 15, 2024.
Preceded in death by father, Larry; and grandmother, Marvel Hexum.
Survived by mother, Kayse; and brother, Jim (Jennifer).
Private interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.
At the request of the family, please no flowers.
Lois Mae Wandmacher
Oct 14, 2024
Lois Mae (Knudson) Wandmacher, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024.
She was born November 24, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Earl Edward Knudson and Anna Adelle (Bulow) Knudson. She attended St. Paul Johnson High School. Lois was preceded in death by her older sister, Shirley Fisher; and her younger sister, Vivian Johnson. She was a beloved daughter,...
Sharon A. O'Neil
Oct 13, 2024
Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert.
Survived by children, Robert (Rita), Mike (Tina), Daniel (Debra), John (Kelly), Kim (WIlliam), Kathy (Ron); 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson.
Sharon was a Special Education teacher's assistant for St. Paul Public Schools for 32 years, retiring in 2005. She was a...
Diane L. Carlson
Oct 12, 2024
Diane L. Carlson, age 69 of Little Canada, passed away on October 12, 2024.
Diane Lorraine Carlson, was born in St. Paul, MN to parents, Harold and Lorraine Berger. She grew up in Little Canada, MN and spent most of her life living in the childhood home she grew up in. While in high school she worked as a Nursing Assistant...
Nancy Ann Lampe
Oct 11, 2024
Nancy Ann Lampe, age 86 Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, after bravely battling cancer.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nancy's greatest joy was her family, and she treasured every moment spent with them.
She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 56 years, Donald; her dear partner, Jim Price; and her beloved dog,...
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