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Alice "Big Al" Bates

Alice "Big Al" Bates

Oct 13, 2023

Alice K. Bates

Age 59, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN.

 

   Alice Bates, affectionately known as "Big Al", was born June 18th, 1964, to Jean Thomas and Ronald Gleghorn in St. Louis MO. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and she was educated in St Louis, MO. Alice gave...

David Lee Whitney

David Lee Whitney

Oct 13, 2023

David Lee Whitney, age 85, passed away and went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Judy; children Robin (Tiko) Kaeo, Laura (Zan) Christensen, Jeff (Michelle) Christensen; grandchildren Annika, Stella, Gretel, and Spencer; and twin sisters Nicki (Dan) Therrian and Kathy Johnson.

 

David was born on June 1, 1938, in Muskegon,...

Elizabeth "Libby" Kolstad

Elizabeth "Libby" Kolstad

Oct 12, 2023

Elizabeth "Libby" Kolstad of Mahtomedi, MN age 78 passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 12, 2023.

Libby is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Harvey; brother, Phillip Harvey. 

She is survived by husband of 58 years, Jeff Kolstad; son, Tim (Sarah); daughter, Cecilie; grandchildren, Nicole, Nikolas, Alexandra, Cheyenne; great grandchildren, Jerimiah and Elijah; siblings, Pat,...

Catherine Gadbois

Catherine Gadbois

Oct 12, 2023

Catherine Agnes Hoch Gadbois

June 22, 1930 - October 12, 2023

Catherine was born in Minneapolis to Eleanor Mary Kearney Hoch and Edward George Hoch. The youngest of eight children, she had no shortage of amusing tales to tell of growing up at 4100 Aldrich with siblings Rob, Charles, Mildred, Eleanor, Bill, Laurence, Winnie, and cousin Beth.

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Harriet Dolny

Harriet Dolny

Oct 11, 2023

Harriet Mae Dolny

Harriet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She went to be with our Savior on October 11th at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her siblings Mervyn, Harold, Kenneth, Arnie and Marcella, and by her loving husband, Leonard. She is survived by daughter Lizann Anderson (Ken), and grandsons Aaron (Tere), Kyle (Jules),...

Thomas Edison Hicks

Thomas Edison Hicks

Oct 11, 2023

HICKS

Thomas Edison

Age 79 of Minneapolis

Died peacefully on October 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Crandall and Marjorie; sister, Marlene Melchert. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: children, Caleb (Pankuri Goraksha-Hicks) Hicks, Megan (Wobo) Bekwelem, Rachel Hicks, Whitney (Marlon) Heimerl; their mother, Claire Paulene (aka Carol Hicks); grandchildren, Nyasa, Arlo,...

Susan Kay Solberg

Susan Kay Solberg

Oct 10, 2023

Age 66, of St. Cloud, passed away after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She was surrounded by her loving family, at her daughter's house. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Ray. Although her illness took her too soon her love and friendship lights a beacon to the world and in us all. Preceded in death...

James Raymond Pribbenow

James Raymond Pribbenow

Oct 10, 2023

 

James Pribbenow of South MPLS passed away at the age of 66 surrounded by his dearest family. He was born to Russel and Cecelia Pribbenow. Jim is survived by his loving wife Patti, children David, Jennifer (John), Sarah and Emily (John). Six grand children Dominic, Kaylee, JJ, Ethan, Bennett and Layla Brother to Billy and Uncle to Katie and...

Helen Low

Helen Low

Oct 9, 2023

Low (nee Stahl) Helen Johanna, age 99, Born 2/21/24 in St Paul, MN and longtime resident of Stillwater MN, went peacefully to heaven on 10/9/23 shortly after a massive stroke.  She stayed as long as she could and wanted to make it to 100!  Helen made lasting friendships with residents and caregivers at Brookside Assisted Living with her quick wit...

Cindy and Igal Flash

Cindy and Igal Flash

Oct 7, 2023

Cindy Flash was born in 1956 in Saint Paul, MN to Dick and Jean Myers. Cindy grew up in Maplewood and graduated from Tartan High School. Cindy was fascinated with the concept of a Kibbutz, and a communal agricultural community.  In 1979 she came as a volunteer to Kibbutz Nir Am in the western Negev region in Israel.

Igal Flash...

Jonathan "Jonny" Garcia Alvarez

Jonathan "Jonny" Garcia Alvarez

Oct 6, 2023

Jonathan "Jonny" Garcia Alvarez

Age 27 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023.

 

Jonathan will be greatly missed by his loving partner Mariel; their twin boys whom he adored; his mother Francisca; and countless more family and friends.

 

Te ame, te amo,

y te amare Siempre.

 

The family has set up a GoFundMe to...

Marilyn "Mare" J. Jackson

Marilyn "Mare" J. Jackson

Oct 6, 2023

A Livestream of Marilyn's Service will be available here:  https://boxcast.tv/channel/marilyn-jackson-livestream-byjiebikhsscfwstntpa---------------------------Marilyn "Mare" J. Jackson (Nee: O'Donovan)

Age 76 of St. Paul

Passed away on October 6, 2023 fighting, singing, and joking.

Mare is preceded in death by her parents, Ing and Pat; brother, Mike; father-in-law, Harvey; mother-in-law, Dorothy; and sister-in-law, Debra.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jack;...

Paul Frank Belisle

Paul Frank Belisle

Oct 5, 2023

 

Paul Frank Belisle, 60, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed unexpectedly. He waspreceded in death by his parents Andy Sr., and Shirley Belisle (Pierzinski), many auntsand uncles, as well as his business partners, Sheena and Gerald “Jerry “Peterson. Heis survived and will be deeply missed by his sister Monica (Michael Petring), brothersTed, Andy (Shelly), Chris (Becky), and Pierre, and...

Bruce Holcomb

Bruce Holcomb

Oct 5, 2023

Bruce Anton Holcomb of Stillwater, MN died unexpectedly at the age of 76 on October 5, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Vernon, and perfect dog Torrey. Bruce and Lynn were together for 45 years. He is also survived by brother Scott (Toni) and Scott's sons Matt and Tony; Lynn's...

Monica Joy Karen Lynne Holley

Monica Joy Karen Lynne Holley

Oct 4, 2023

Monica Joy Karen Lynne Holley, age 14 of St. Paul, was tragically taken from us all too soon on October 4, 2023. She was a kind and friendly person with a loving soul. She was energetic and had a broad range of interests, from volleyball and track to musical theater. She was a natural comedian with a quality of preciousness about...

Patrick Chisholm Courtney

Patrick Chisholm Courtney

Oct 4, 2023

Age 71 of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his brother Jim and his parents. He will be sadly missed by his wife Deb; sons Grady and Colin (Erin); step-daughter Melissa (Drew); step-grandchildren Isaac and Jameson; two sisters; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. *************Pat was born...

Ann Mary Schoenrock

Ann Mary Schoenrock

Oct 4, 2023

 

SCHOENROCK

Ann Mary

Age 97 of Oakdale

Beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma

Ann Mary Schoenrock left this world to join her lord and heavenly family on October 4th, 2023.  Ann was born April 17th, 1926 to Mario and Concetta Ciaglia (Charles).  She left her fingerprints on the lives of so many.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester; daughters,...

Demetrius "Deke" Aaron Kekedakis

Demetrius "Deke" Aaron Kekedakis

Oct 3, 2023

Demetrius "Deke" Kekedakis, age 51 of Hudson, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Justin; and his dog, Tanner. He will be missed deeply by those who survive him: parents, Sonny and Dori; brother, Trent; fiancée, Becky Allen; her daughter, Gigi Montecillo; and too many aunts, uncles, and cousins to mention.

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