Richard Ellis

Aug 24, 2024

Richard C. Ellis

Age 76 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024. Richard had a passion for gemology and was a longtime jeweler at Bockstruck Jewelers in St. Paul from 1971 - 1988. Later in life, Richard worked as a cashier at Walmart in Vadnais Heights for over a decade, retiring from there in 2014. Richard loved...

Kevin Christian

Aug 23, 2024

Kevin Lamont Christian

Age 51 of Stillwater passed away on Friday, August 23rd.

Kevin was an entrepreneur, skilled DJ and world traveler, who believed that when you work hard, you play harder.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernice (Kim) Harkness; father Leonard Christian; brother, Leonard (Wesley) Christian; and sister Michelle Glover

He will be sadly...

Eh Lay

Aug 23, 2024

Eh Lay

Age 65 of St. Paul, passed away on August 23, 2024.

Funeral services for Mr. Eh Lay will be held on Friday, August 30 at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Ave. W) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Dan Henson

Aug 23, 2024

Daniel Frederick "Danny" Henson

Age 69 of Minneapolis

Passed away on August 23, 2024 at the VA Medical Center. Danny was a proud Army veteran. He was very funny, strong-willed but a caring man. He went out of his way for those he loved. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dan is preceded in death by...

Thomas Krogman

Aug 22, 2024

Thomas Scott Krogman

Age 63, passed away peacefully August 22, 2024 in Bloomington, MN after a courageous battle with life and with cancer. If you knew Tom personally, you knew he had a strong faith in God. He had a great sense of humor, a very loving heart and a warm smile.

He was preceded in death by...

Keith LeBlanc

Aug 22, 2024

Keith LeBlanc passed away peacefully at age 77 in St Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents Virgil & Mary Ellen. Survived by wife, Sandy (Blockey); sister, Shari LeBlanc and brothers, Daniel and Dennis (Marisa); children, Eric (Jodi), Chris (Lori), Matt (Shana); 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graduate of Hill High School and the University of Minnesota. Served in Army Intelligence...

Perry Harold Preuss

Aug 22, 2024

Perry Harold Preuss, 64, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2024 after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, angler, hunter, outdoorsman, photographer, Dad joke aficionado, and lover of life. He was also lovingly known as Mr. P, Perry Paparazzi, Polar Bear, PP, Silver Fox,...

Dale Oren Kendall

Aug 21, 2024

Age 91, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater.

Dale was born October 14, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MN, the third of four children to Oren and Vivian (Sherman) Kendall. He grew up in Kerr Location in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1951....

Donald 'Red' Loehr

Aug 21, 2024

Donald J. (Red) Loehr, Age 93 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Aug 21st. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Eleanore and his son, Scott. Donald is also preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Alma Loehr and sisters, Arlene, Evelyn, Betty, Barbara and brother, Robert. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Todd)...

Robert Tabb

Aug 21, 2024

Robert Johnny Tabb was born in Washington D.C. on January 11, 1945. He passed away in his home on August 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Tabb, and his mother, Juanita Howard, and his brother Vincent and sister Victoria.

He is survived by his spouse, Linda Aus; children Martine Smaller (husband Gayle), Alexandra Egan,...

Nakia LaBatte

Aug 21, 2024

Nakia Ray LaBatte

Age 48 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 21, 2024.

Nakia attended Como High School, where he played football. He was a bright and gifted student. Nakia always had a good and kind heart and was loved by many. Although he faced an ongoing struggle with addition, he met each day with that beautiful and kind heart.

He...

Darrel Sistad Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

Darrel H. Sistad

Age 49, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 20, 2024, after a hard-fought battle to recover from a massive stroke.

He had a deep passion for drawing, using his artistic skills to create meaningful expressions and lasting memories. He found happiness in simple joys-fishing, hosting BBQs, sitting around bonfires, or sharing time with friends....

Connie Kappel

Aug 20, 2024

Connie Kappel (nee Rusin)

Age 69 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away on August 20, 2024.

Connie grew up in St. Paul and went to grade school at Holy Childhood School and high school at Derham Hall. She attended the University of Minnesota and Minnesota School of Business. Connie married Peter Kappel on September 20, 1986. She worked for a...

Dottie Richburg

Aug 19, 2024

Dottie (Dorothy) Charlene Richburg (Harriston), born on August 15, 1951, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Dottie graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School and went on to earn a B.S. in Math/Computer Science from Ohio University. It was there that she met the love of her life, Joe Richburg. This encounter...

Marilyn Bush

Aug 19, 2024

Marilyn Ann (Liepold) Bush



February 22, 1933 - August 19, 2024

Marilyn (91) passed away in her sleep after her beloved dog Coco kissed her cheek. Preceded in death by husband Roy Bush. Born in Heron Lake MN, she couldn't wait to move to the city where she was employed as a switchboard operator. She...

Floyd Haugh

Aug 18, 2024

Memorial Mass for Floyd Haugh will be at 10:00am Saturday, August 31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waconia. Visitation begins at 9:30 and interment will follow the service at the church cemetery.

Vanessa Leigh Blackhawk

Aug 18, 2024

Vanessa Leigh Blackhawk "Suucjewi"

Red Sky Woman

Age 43 of Saint Paul, MN, passed away on August 18, 2024.

Vanessa Leigh Blackhawk was born on November 8, 1980 to Gail Ceveland and Donald Blackhawk. Vanessa completed her high school education at City Academy High School in 1999 and further pursued her studies at Saint Paul College, where she obtained her license as an...

George A. Latimer

Aug 18, 2024

Age 89, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Born June 20, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, New York, died August 18, 2024 at Episcopal Homes in St. Paul.

Latimer is preceded in death by his brothers, William and Philip, and wife of 47 years, Nancy Moore Latimer.

Survived by their 5 children, Faith (the late Josh Tilsen), George Jr., Phil (Silvia), Kate (Vince) Courtney, and Tom...

David Sagstetter

Aug 17, 2024

David Donald Sagstetter, 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty.

Dave is survived by his wife Judy; his sons Jason (Holly) and Drew (Molly); bonus daughters Anita and Tabitha (Mark); as well as his 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents Dennis and Barb;...

Charlene Vizenor

Aug 17, 2024

Charlene (Neal) Vizenor left this earth peacefully on August 17, 2024. She is survived by children, Denise (Matt Eastwood), Chip (Leah); grandchildren, Jessica (Kendell) Proell, Peter “Alex” Flock (Marissa Gilbertson), Matthew Flock, Austin (Jorden) Vizenor, A.J. Vizenor; great-grandchildren, Cole, Rylee, Weylyn; daughter-in-law, Angie Vizenor; sister, Barbara Anderson; sister-in-law, Cheryl Neal; many close family on her late husband’s side and many...