Timothy Van Kampen

Sep 22, 2024

Timothy "Tim" J. Van Kampen

Age 80 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away at home on September 22, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dorothy; and his brothers, John, Rodger, Denny, and Pat.

Tim was a fan of the Gophers and the Vikings, and could often be heard shouting at the television during...

Aurore Noonan

Sep 21, 2024

Aurore A. "Penny" (nee Fontaine) Noonan

September 11, 1926 - September 21, 2024

Age 98

Preceded in death by beloved husband, John Robert "Bob" Noonan; parents, George and Rose Fontaine; sisters, Marion (James) Barshack, Dorothy (Richard) Bisson, Rose Marie (Eugene) Gerlach, Lorraine (Norman) Marka. Survived by brother, George (Mary Alice) Fontaine; sons, Michael, Steven, Timothy (Donna) Noonan; granddaughters, Kelly (Steven)...

Helen Kosin

Sep 20, 2024

Helen H. Kosin (1929-2024)

Helen Helga Kosin, age 95, of Maplewood, MN, died peacefully on September 20, 2024 (Formerly resided in Maple Grove, MN and Alexandria, MN)

She was born in Ellsworth WS, in 1929 to father Hans Larson and mother Josephine Maria Miske Larson and spent her childhood on the family farm. Helen attended school in a one...

Mary Chaffee

Sep 20, 2024

Mary Ann (Kuchera) Chaffee, aged 92, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, at the residence of her son, Kip Chaffee, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Born on June 3, 1932, in Breckenridge, MN, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Lillestol) Kuchera.

Mary graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1949...

John E. Radi

Sep 19, 2024

Age 64, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Prior to his death, he was visited by many family members, friends and loving services of hospice. 

He is survived by wife, Bonnie (Denne) of 42 years; daughter, Shannon (Tim) Peck; son, Eric; sister, Janice (Gary) Klinefelter; and brother,...

Nancy Kay (Newman) Hof

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 17, 1938, to Eleanor and Clifford Newman. She died comfortably September 19, 2024, in Stillwater, MN. 

Nancy is survived by her husband of 67 years, George Hof; son, Michael (Vicki) Hof; granddaughters, Kara (Nate) Olson, Sarah Hof and Meghan Hof; great grandchildren, Eliza, Anja and Ames Olson. 

Education was a passion, and she...

Debra Marsh

Sep 18, 2024

Debra "Debbie" MarshAge 68 of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18th.Debra Ann Lauritzen was born August 19, 1956 to Theodore and Lorraine Lauritzen, living in St. Paul Minnesota. Debbie's first job was working part time while still in high school, behind the counter of the S&H Green Stamps store in St. Paul, exchanging small appliances and...

Sharon Lee Baker

Sep 17, 2024

With great sadness we share the passing of our beloved mother. Sharon was selfless throughout her life, always putting others first and never asking for anything in return. She cherished her children and close friends. She sacrificed greatly and loved wholeheartedly, ensuring others had plenty while she went without. To her children, she was equal parts mother, father, grandparent, coach...

Francis G. "Bud" Vadner

Sep 16, 2024

Age 93, of Bayport, passed away September 16, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Rose; and granddaughter, Amber Vadner. 

Survived by children, Scott (Susan), Dale (Donna) and Cory (Janet); grandchildren, Shane, Spencer, Skyler, Sierra, Curtis, Riley and Corrina; great-grandchildren, Caelen, Braelen, Nathan, Aiden and Roman; other family and friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 14, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at CHURCH OF ST....

James H. Duncan

Sep 16, 2024

Age 82, of Stillwater, died peacefully on September 16, 2024, from dementia. 

Beloved father and friend to son Gregory and daughter-in-law Jennifer, and loving grandfather to Emma and James Scott.

While Jimmy spent most of his life in Minnesota, he would proudly say he was raised in Tennessee. A natural salesperson who as a child once sold corsages to Elvis in Memphis,...

Nancy Ruth (Johnsen) Martin

Sep 15, 2024

Nancy Ruth (Johnsen) Martin, age 81 passed away peacefully September 15, 2024. She was born in 1942 in Tyler, MN to Oliver (Ole) and Ruby. Growing up in such a small community and working at her father's hardware store in neighboring Arco remained at her core throughout her life. She often celebrated having a connection to her family's history in...

Marcella Scroggins

Sep 14, 2024

Marcella Delores Scroggins

Born on May 9, 1953 and passed away on September 14, 2024 at the age of 71, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Marcella was born in St. Paul Minnesota to Luther Fulford and Gloria Bunn (Roberts). She attended St. Paul Central High school, and always worked hard for her family. She worked for 3M for over 3 years...

Sandra Sheldon

Sep 14, 2024

Sandra (Sandi) Caroline Sheldon, born July 5, 1958, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Donna (Weis) Sheldon, died September 14, 2024, in Woodbury, Minnesota, of Lewy Body Dementia. She was 66.

Sandi's father was a military officer; she moved 13 times to various states and countries before graduating from Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.

She...

Richard E. "Dick" Walsh

Sep 13, 2024

Dick E. Walsh, 89 of Lake Elmo, MN died September 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Edward B. Walsh and Cecilia (nee Wolkerstorfer) Walsh, and sister, Joan M. Walsh.

He was a proud grandson of immigrants George Julius Wolkerstorfer, a tinsmith by trade and Barbara M. Jung Wolkerstorfer, who arrived in the U.S from Hungary and Austria. Dick described his grandmother...

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...

Michael Jendro

Sep 11, 2024

Michael Wayne Jendro was born on November 12, 1947, the

firstborn to Edwin and Violet (Johnson) Jendro, in Minneapolis,

MN. He attended St. Helena Catholic Grade School and

graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1965. Soon thereafter,

Mike moved to Pikesville, Maryland and joined the Sacred Heart

Monastery of Trinitarian Friars. Eventually leaving the

brotherhood, he made his way to Michigan and worked there for

a time...

Gary Melin 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...

Joyce Ritz

Sep 10, 2024

A Celebration of Life

Joyce Marie (Peterson) Ritz, a vibrant soul who brought joy and entertainment to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 81.

Known for her infectious laughter and zest for life, Joyce (aka Ma Ritz, Mirtz, Pete) was the quintessential hostess with the mostest and the life of the...

Patricia Porter

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Porter, known affectionately as "Pat" to her friends and family, passed away on September 09th, 2024, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota at the age of 59.

In loving memory of a beautiful soul who spread joy and kindness wherever she went, Patricia Ann Porter was born on April 04th, 1965, in Claxton, Georgia, to Annie Lee Calhoun and Charles...

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...