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Sarar Chhoy

Sarar Chhoy

Aug 24, 2022

Sarar Chan Chhoy Age 34, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2022. Now at rest with his dad, Chhoy; grandma, Kor; aunt, Monica, and niece, Sunshine. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services for Sarar will be held from 11AM to 2PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Eugene Grovhoug

Eugene Grovhoug

Aug 23, 2022

EUGENE H. GROVHOUG Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at age 87. He was preceded in death by wife, Sallie; parents Herbert and Bernice; brother, Robert. He will be deeply missed by daughters Kim (Ben) Gabatino and Robyn (Jim) Brown; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jed) Cass; Brenna (Phil) Perrin; Brian (Heather) Nagle; Brandon (Rae)...

Sheryl Santiago

Sheryl Santiago

Aug 22, 2022

Sheryl Anne Santiago (neé Smith) Age 51 Journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, August 22, 2022 Sheryl was a steadfast and loving woman with a great sense of humor who yearned to raise her 4 beautiful children. She was best known for being incredibly artistic and she found joy in beautiful penmanship and traditional beadworking. Sheryl is preceded by...

Steve Carr, Neøu

Steve Carr, Neøu

Aug 22, 2022

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Steve, NEØU

Age 67 of Hugo

Beloved husband, father and Pepa

After a year-long battle with cancer, Steve passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022 on his own terms: at home, with his family, and his dog at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmert and Phyllis. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: wife of...

Loretta Swanson

Loretta Swanson

Aug 21, 2022

Loretta "Laurie" Marie (Burrell) Swanson, 85, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully, on August 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jim; sister Wilma (Leonard) Luoma; children Gary (Mary) Swanson, Jim Jr. (Kim) Swanson, Paul (Maggie) Swanson. Also survived by grandchildren Brenda (Tony) Studt, Lisa (Jon) Nelson, David (Jennifer) Swanson, Kyle (Rebecca) Swanson, Christopher Swanson, Robin...

Donovan Conrin

Donovan Conrin

Aug 19, 2022

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Donovan

Age 77 of White Bear Lake

Beloved husband, father, grandfather

Passed away on August 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Doris; sister, Patty Green. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 56 years, Marlene; daughters, Kim (Mike) Berlin, Kari...

Nathan Puffer

Nathan Puffer

Aug 19, 2022

Age 96 of Oak Park Heights

Nat passed away August 19th 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley; sister, Ina Lee; grandsons, Chris and Erik. He is survived by children, Charles DDS (Lana), Matthew MD (Jane MD), Kimberly Anderson- Uzpen MD, and Duncan DDS/OMFS; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with 1 more...

Terry "Tk" Kopperud

Terry "Tk" Kopperud

Aug 16, 2022

Terry "TK" Kopperud

Age 63 of St. Paul, formerly of Stewartville

Passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2022.

TK was a chef for his entire working career. He worked for Jersey's for many years and most recently started at the Pillbox Tavern. He enjoyed watching sports and fishing. TK was a funny guy, and...

Dolores Thron

Dolores Thron

Aug 13, 2022

Dolores E. “Dodo” Thron

Age 85 of Bayport, formerly of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022.

Dolores was an avid reader who spent her time admiring wildlife, solving word puzzles, & watching a Twins or Vikings game to relax.

Dolores is preceded in death by her husband...

Howard Smeby

Howard Smeby

Aug 13, 2022

*Please note updated service time*

Passed away on August 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay; daughter, Sarah (Ryan Schultz); brother, James (Fran) Smeby; in-laws, Cletus (Peggy) Ratigan, JoAnn (Allen) Olson; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John Dirks; sister,...

Kimberly Kaul

Kimberly Kaul

Aug 12, 2022

Kimberly Dale Kaul, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2022.

Kimberly was born in Aberdeen, SD, on November 23, 1959, to Leehard and Othelia Franz. She married Michael Kaul of Aberdeen, SD, on March 13, 1982, and they moved to Stillwater, MN, where they raised their daughter, Anna.

Kimberly received her...

Carl Locken

Carl Locken

Aug 12, 2022

Carl R. Locken Age 76 of Saint Paul, Minnesota; formerly of Hayward, California Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Carl was a hard worker and dedicated his skills to his job with Cooperative Plating for 30 years. He loved fishing, gardening, sports, and watching westerns, and spending time with his beloved family.

He...

Arlene Hart

Arlene Hart

Aug 11, 2022

Hart, Arlene T.

Age 86, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on August 11, 2022.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years, Bob; daughter, Rachelle Heikkila.  Survived by children, Beth, Barb and Robert; grandchildren, Spencer, Abi and Olivie; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She will be remembered for her...

Gwen Stevens

Gwen Stevens

Aug 11, 2022

Gwen Stevens passed away peacefully and with family by her side on August 11, 2022, after a 10-year struggle with the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease. Tended to lovingly by her husband and soulmate during the first 9 years of her disease, she spent the final 17 months in advanced memory and hospice care. We thank the numerous caregivers that...

Joel Richert

Joel Richert

Aug 10, 2022

Richert, Joel W.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 10, 2022, age 77. Preceded in death by parents, Bud and Mickey. Survived by wife of 33 years, Jeanine; sister, Naomi (Tom) McLeod; sons, Brian (Becky) and Mark (Jennifer); step-children, Jim (Sarah) Ecker, Jill (Bob) Gitar, and Jeanie Stake; grandchildren, Madison and Luke; step-grandchildren, Justin, Romy,...

William "Bill" Hjelmgren

William "Bill" Hjelmgren

Aug 10, 2022

Bill Hjelmgren (Wm. C), 92 of Lake Elmo, entered heaven on August 10, 2022.  Bill was born on January 21, 1930 in Sycamore, IL and grew up in Mounds Park, St. Paul. His boyhood was filled with great adventures in and around Battle Creek and Pigs Eye Lake with his buddy Stu.  He was proud to serve in the...

Timothy Abraham

Timothy Abraham

Aug 10, 2022

Timothy Richard Abraham, 53, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend went to his eternal home on August 10, 2022. Tim fiercely and bravely fought his cancer battle--a warrior who exemplified dignity, grace, and respect for all those caring for him. He was passionately devoted to his family and blessed to be surrounded by those he loved...

Norma Anderson

Norma Anderson

Aug 9, 2022

Norma Lee Anderson was born June 29, 1934 in Churdan Iowa to Henry Adolph and Lottie Belle Dagit. She was the youngest of 4 children (3 brothers). Norma was raised on the family farm south of Churdan.

She attended a one room school 2 miles from her home. Occasionally she rode her pony (Star) to school. When...

Kevin Kujala

Kevin Kujala

Aug 8, 2022

Kevin Michael Kujala, age 39, of White Bear Lake, passed away on August 8, 2022.

Survived by his wife, Nicole; children, Sawyer, Hunter, and Hayden; sister Angi, nephew Jayden, niece Abby and many, many friends.

Kevin was one of a kind. He had a life long passion for cars, and loved a good home remodel project. Kevin...

Michael Ewaldt

Michael Ewaldt

Aug 8, 2022

M ike lived to love and inspire others. Mike valued his family and friends second only to God and found beauty in nature, artwork and music. Seeing Van Goh’s Olive Trees at the Minneapolis Institute of Art never failed to bring tears to his eyes, just like seeing the faces of his nieces Ella McCauley and Isabella Ewaldt never failed...

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