John Ritchie Martin

Sep 12, 2024

John "Ritchie" Martin, Age 74 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away at home on September 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan; sister, Kathleen Gavin; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois.

Ritchie had a long management career with Ground Round restaurants. He was an avid fan of all sports: the...

Gary Koehler

Sep 11, 2024

Koehler, Gary M.

Passed away September 11, 2024, Age 88. Preceded in death by wife, Donna; parents, Gerhard and Hazel; brother, Dale. Survived by sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); sister, Susan Finseth; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Long term employee of State of Minnesota Department of Human Services with 30+ years of service to the citizens of MN. Beloved...

George Ficocello

Sep 9, 2024

George had a big heart with an endless capacity to love. If you were in need of a friend, or were down on your luck, you could count on George. If you wanted a laugh or someone to play golf with, you could count on George. If you needed to feed hundreds of people with homemade sausage, you could count...

Debra Woods

Sep 8, 2024

Debra Ann Woods

Age 64 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on September 8, 2024.

Funeral services for Ms. Debra Woods are pending at this time.

Douglas Sontag

Sep 8, 2024

Douglas Sontag (71) passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 while surrounded by his family.

Douglas is a generous soul, a caregiver and protector of those he loves. He has a strong work ethic and a deep love for his family and friends.

A loving husband to Diane, married for 41 years. He is a pillar of strength and support for his...

Guy Coursolle

Sep 8, 2024

Guy G Coursolle

Age 96 of White Bear Township passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Thompson; parents, Nazard and Rocena Coursolle; daughter, Mary Marthaler; son-in-law, Lou Adornato; daughter-in-law, Cindy Coursolle; sister, Joan; brother-in-law, Vern Cafarella.

He will be deeply missed by wife of 58 years, MaryEtta...

Earle L. Kask

Sep 7, 2024

Age 101 of Lake Elmo

Passed away on September 7, 2024 at St. Croix Health and Rehab in New Richmond, WI. Earle served in the Navy as a pilot for 6 years. During that time, he flew missions in the Pacific during WWII. He worked for Swift & Co in South St. Paul for 28 years. Following that, he worked at...

Linda Ann Ringwelski

Sep 7, 2024

Ringwelski, Linda Ann

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Ringwelski from her courageous battle of colon/rectal cancer at 8:05 am, September 7, 2024. She left this world peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice. Linda was the beloved wife of Richard Andor, with whom she shared a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished...

William Olson

Sep 7, 2024

William "Bill" Olson

Age 75 of Saint Paul passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 of Alzheimers.

He was preceded in death by parents Bernard and Shirley; brothers Dennis, Tommy, and Vernon; sister Maureen; and brother-in-law Don Anderson.

He will be sadly missed by his cherished wife of over 30 years, Kathy; children William Jr. and Sara; step-children Patrice Husak(Brian Pearson), Gina(Jeff) Baumann,...

Mavis McCullough

Sep 6, 2024

Mavis Myrtle McCullough

Age 85 of Hugo

Passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

Mavis is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lauren; parents, Orville and LaVee Murray; brothers, Dennis and Merle.

She is survived by her children, Greg (Gail), Sue (Brad) Olmschenk, Steve (Sally); 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ellen, Roger (Doris), Hollis (Alice), and Linda; many nieces, nephews, other...

Kenneth Halverson

Sep 4, 2024

Kenneth Halverson

Age 71 of North Branch, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 4th.

Linda M. Marshall (nee Handrock)

Sep 3, 2024

Linda M. Marshall (nee Handrock)

Age 77 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 at The Lakes at Stillwater - Memory Care. Linda graduated from Santa Paula High School in 1965. She married Bill Marshall on April 3, 1966 in the church that her father helped build - Trinity Lutheran Church in Santa Paula, California. When her father died when...

Rev. Ralph H. Olsen Jr.

Sep 3, 2024

Rev. Ralph H. Olsen Jr.

Age 75 of Newport, formerly of Woodbury

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family's love on September 3, 2024. He graduated from Mundelein High School, Mundelein, Illinois, in 1967. Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in 1971, and Lutheran Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN, in 1975. His first call was to Augustana Lutheran Church, West St. Paul,...

John Thoemke

Sep 2, 2024

John Tyson Thoemke

Age 84 Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Union Electrician September 2, 2024 John Tyson Thoemke died with loved ones by his side on Monday, September 2, 2024. A family man, devout Catholic, and union organizer, he died on Labor Day, the eve of what was to be his and Mary's 64th wedding anniversary.

John is survived by his wife,...

David F. Link

Sep 1, 2024

US Army SPC, US Air Force AMN

David Francis Link passed away on September 1, 2024 at the age of 58. Born on May 3rd 1966 in St. Paul MN, David was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle, and dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country.

David proudly served in the Air Force for 3 years at Hill...

Levonne Larson

Sep 1, 2024

Levonne Larson, age 97. Charter member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, much loved by children, Linda (Larry) Berger, Janet, Brent (Cindy), Blake (Julia), Karen (Doug Storms); grandchildren, Mark (Jessica) Berger, Scott (Sarah Gibson) Berger, Matthew (Katie), Andrew, Chad (Caitlin), Christopher (Jennifer Mihok); Sarah (Matthew) Davis; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Cohen, Stella, Miles, Grace, Caroline, Connor, Cameron, Caleb, Aran, Mira, Abigail, Henry....

Helen M. Swanson

Aug 31, 2024

Age 91 of Balsam Lake, WI, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Chuck; parents, Herbert and Mabel Harmel; brothers, Richard and Roland Harmel; sisters, Julie Norby and Ruth Schumacher.

Survived by children, Jay (Renee) Swanson, Jim Swanson, and Lori Swanson; grandchildren, Beth (Ben) Butler, Kristen Swanson, and Scott Swanson; great-grandsons, Noah and Augie...

Bradley Molstad

Aug 31, 2024

Bradley Molstad, age 69, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Brad was born to Robert and Lenore (Schouten) Molstad. He grew up in Glen Lake, MN, and attended Hopkins-Lindbergh High School. After high school, Brad attended the University of Minnesota where he majored in Theater. During high school and college, he worked as...

Robert "Bob" Michael Schurhamer

Aug 31, 2024

A devoted family man, friend to many and passionate outdoorsman, passed away August 31, 2024 at the age of 64, He leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering loyalty.

An avid outdoorsman, he cherished hunting of any kind, guiding clients on fishing trips on Lake Superior and training the families two dogs (Orla and Festus, both Drahthaars). Bob made...

Audrey M. Haller

Aug 30, 2024

Audrey M. Haller, a strong and determined Swede whose warmth and smile would light up a room, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, James Haller; her parents, Albert and Alice Willman; her brothers, Milton (Donna) and Roy Willman; her sister, Eleanor (Ted) Strauch; and her granddaughter, Clara....