Rodney Toft

Oct 23, 2024

Rodney Albert Toft, 79, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, from complications due to Alzheimer's.

Rod was born April 30, 1945 in St. Paul, the son of Kresten (Chris) Toft and Marietta (Mickey Blackstock) Toft.

Rod fell in love with Judy (Carlson) Toft while at Johnson High School in St. Paul. They graduated in 1963 and married...

John F. Kubiszewski

Oct 23, 2024

Marjorie Jane Ries

Oct 22, 2024

MARJORIE JANE RIES

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Marge Ries, died on October 22, 2024, after a short illness. She was 88. Marge was the heart of the home and family.

Marge was born December 13,1935 in Hudson WI. She married Thomas Ries on September 25, 1954. She worked for Washington County for 20 + years in the auditor's office....

Sandra McGrane

Oct 21, 2024

Sandra K. (Aurandt) McGrane

Age 70 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on October21, 2024.

She will be deeply missed by those who survive her: her husband, Michael; daughter, Amy (John) Feagler; step-daughter, Nichole (Dave) Johnson; two grandchildren; brothers, David (Linda) Haider, and Richard (Cindy) Haider; sisters, Judith (Pudge) Goodman, and Carolyn Robinson.

She was preceded in death by...

James Mendoza

Oct 21, 2024

James, "Ray" Mendoza Sr. passed away at the age of 70, on October 21st, 2024 after a brief illness.

Ray was born on October 16, 1954 in Crystal City, Texas where he grew up and attended school. He went on to work as a forklift operator along with other heavy machinery.

James "Ray" was a hard working...

Donald Nelson

Oct 21, 2024

Stillwater, MN

Dr. Donald W. Nelson died peacefully on Monday, October 21st , one day short of his 95th birthday. Don's life enriched and supported so many others; his beloved wife Lois who died in 2022; his four daughters, Valerie Adelsheim, Victoria Nelson (deceased), Marilyn Nipp, and Gwendolyn Andersen, and their husbands; his six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, his sisters, Ruth,...

John Barry

Oct 19, 2024

John David Barry, age 67, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on October 19, 2024.

Following his graduation from Cretin High School, John proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served his country with distinction. Stationed in Fargo, North Dakota, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. After his military service, John pursued his passion for...

Damara Stowers

Oct 19, 2024

Damara Alexis Kirkland

Age 35, of St. Paul, Minneosta, passed away on October 19, 2024.

   Damara was born on May 24, 1989 in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Gregory Kirkland and Melode Bowmont. She was hard-working, determined, and very independent, graduating from Central High School in 2008. Growing up she loved basketball, coloring and doodling (which she still loved as an adult),...

Carol Anne Avila

Oct 19, 2024

Carol Anne Avila, age 73 of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly Saturday October 19, 2024 at her home.She was born to Kenneth Swan Stromberg and Betty Jane (Supalo) Stromberg. She grew up in Minneapolis and worked her entire career in banking; ending her career at US Bank. In April of 1991 she married Eusebio Henry Avila and they built their life together...

Robert C. Agar

Oct 18, 2024

Robert C. Agar, age 91, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2024. Born in Langdon, North Dakota, he was the only child of Homer and Rachel (Curry) Agar. His father's work in airplane maintenance during WW II brought the family to St. Paul, MN. Bob graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Minnesota and...

Leonard W. Schrade

Oct 18, 2024

Leonard William Schrade

July 29, 1937-October 18, 2024, 87

Stillwater, MN

Leonard departed this life October 18, 2024, surrounded by family and after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Carole Schrade, his parents William and May (nee Meissner) Schrade, and son-in-law, Tim Fitzenberger. He is survived by his daughters, Beth Wilson, Ronda Wilson,...

Shannon Stone

Oct 16, 2024

Shannon Stone

Age 53 of Stillwater and Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving and supporting community. Family and friends will remember her as the most positive and happy person they ever met. Nothing got her down for long and she brought joy into everyone's life.

Shannon was a lifelong lover of animals, arts, and musicals....

Rosemary Carpenter

Oct 16, 2024

Rosemary Carpenter (nee Thompson)

Age 72 of St Paul Park

Passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Rosemary fought her way back from cancer and spent those remaining years building a life of beauty, family and community. Her legacy of love will continue.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, Eileen and Keith Thompson.

She is survived by her...

Frances Cramblit

Oct 16, 2024

Frances J. Cramblit

Age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 16, 2024. Fran spent most of her life happily married to Earl Cramblit in the North End of St. Paul, where she raised her family and provided daycare for dozens of children; she was affectionately known as "Mom" to many.

She cherished her time with...

Charlene Ann Jackson

Oct 15, 2024

Age 92, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully October 15, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Ron; son Daniel; and beloved Golden Retriever, Bailey.

She will be joyfully celebrated by her children, Jan (Dan) Thron and Gary (Jean) Jackson; grandchildren, Chris (Kelli) Thron, Megan (Adam) Gingo, Emily (Matt) Jeans, Alex (Tara) Jackson and Ben (Ellie) Jackson; great-grandchildren, Eleanor, Elis, Lulu,...

Joyce Kvaase

Oct 14, 2024

Joyce M. Christesen (Anderson) Kvaase, age 92 of Lake Elmo, passed away on October 14, 2024. She is survived by her children, Kristen (Mark) Williamson, David (Therese) Anderson, Judith (Buck) Brodin; grandchildren, Kevin (Jeanne) Williamson, Gregory (Renae) Williamson, Grace (Andrew) Ohlendorf, Caleb (Kate) Anderson, Rachel (James) Parks; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Ashlyn, Mason, Luke, Ryan, Lauryn, Gabrielle, Nova, Arthur, Margo, Bennett, Kaden,...

Robert Kruger

Oct 13, 2024

ROBERT KRUGER

Age 76 of Oakdale, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024. He is survived by his partner of 22 years, Cindy Hofkes; grandchild, Jax; sisters, Sue (Bob) Chitty, Cindy (Bill) Best, Jenny Dreyling; children, Kevin (Laura), Jessica Pierre, Tara Roiger, Alycia Hofkes; grandchild, Katie Rose; sisters-in-law, Sue Neisse, Jody Marchetti, Julie Pitkin; niece, nephews and friends; a large contingent...

Jeffrey Charles Radke

Oct 13, 2024

Age 66, of Bayport, passed away peacefully October 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Leonard & Dorothy. Survived by Pam Ford, his longtime companion and wife; brother, Bill, Dick and Lynn (Noriko) Radke; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Jeff spent over 30 years at Andersen Windows before retiring. A dedicated member of the Bayport Fire Department for more than...

David A. Zimmerman

Oct 12, 2024

Age 84, of Lakeway, Texas, formerly of Hudson, WI and Montevideo, MN, passed away October 12, 2024 surrounded by family.

Survived by wife, Sybil; children, David M. (Kristen Konop) Zimmerman and Kristine A. (Greg Quale) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Keely and Isabella Zimmerman, Olivia and Jack Quale; sister, Timmy Jane Bothun; nephews, Jim and Joey Bothun; niece, Jane Wateland; other family and friends.

Dave...

Luther Wilson Neil Jones, Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

Luther Wilson Neil Jones, Jr (aka Tuffy), age 67, was born on June 7, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN to parents Luther W.N. Jones, Sr. and Crola A. Jones. Luther was raised in the Rondo Community, where he attended Maxfield and Drew Elementary Schools. He was also part of the East Side Community of McDonough Homes, where he was well...