Obituaries

Gerry Karakas Moen

Jun 13, 2025

Geraldine Karakas Moen "Gerry"

Born February 22, 1938

Died June 13, 2025

Grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota.

Graduated College of St. Scholastica. 

Preceded by mother, Frances Karakas Sikich; father, Louis Karakas; stepfather, Joseph Sikich; husband, Sherman Moen; brother, Louis "Sonny" Karakas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Survived by sister-in-law Marcia Postudensek Karakas; stepsons Dan (Karen) Moen and Doug (Aimy) Moen; nephews, Kipp (Ruth) Karakas, Kraig (Anissa) Karakas; Amy Karakas; grandchildren, Katie,...

Ruth Chessey

Jun 9, 2025

Ruth Ann Chessey (nee McNamara; formerly Johnson) passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on January 3, 1929 to Rose and Tom McNamara, the sixth daughter of eight. Ruth Ann grew up on a dairy farm outside of New Richmond with no electricity and no indoor bathroom. “We didn’t know we were poor,” Ruth...

Bentley Wilson

Jun 9, 2025

Bentley Michael Wilson

Bentley passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Beverly Hickman. He is survived by his mom, Brandie Wilson; brother, Giovanni; nana, Angela Will; uncle, Shane Will Jr. (Courtney Henry); Aunt, Bella Holman (Maverick Brown).

Bentley was a smart, energetic, goofy, lovable little boy who loved McDonald's, hated wearing his glasses, and...

Trae Elliott Sebesta

Jun 6, 2025

Trae Elliott Sebesta, 56, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, formerly of Clarkfield, Minnesota, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1969, in Hawarden, Iowa. He attended Clarkfield High School before moving to Mankato, Minnesota and becoming a master plumber.

Trae was known for his willingness to help others and found great joy in the outdoors-whether fishing, hiking, or simply...

Ronald Parent

Jun 4, 2025

Ronald J. Parent, 73 of Maplewood passed away June 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by his father Leonard, Mother Alice, brothers John, Robert (Charlotte) and Kenneth. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Dian, Sisters in law Kinuko, Jeanne and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from North St. Paul High School class of 1971. His first job was at Union Cemetery....

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Jun 4, 2025

Karen Jeanne McGahn

Age 92 of St Paul

Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Jim" McGahn; parents, Irene and Walter Gessner; and infant son, Thomas. She is survived by her children, Deborah (John) Mattox, Teresa, Sandra, James (Christine), and Catherine; grandchildren, Jeremy...

Ward Wheeler

Jun 4, 2025

Wheeler, Ward J. of St. Paul.

Ward Wheeler was born in Baraboo Wisconsin to Dorothy and Gordon Wheeler. He had one brother (Mark Wheeler) and they later moved to St. Louis Park MN. Ward graduated from St. Louis Park high school and went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota. He had a variety of...

Jeffrey Collins

May 31, 2025

Jeffrey Arthur Collins, 1960 - 2025, born in St Paul Minnesota, Bethesda Hospital. A loving husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31st at age 65. Son of Arthur and Lois Collins. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 45 years Gisele, his children, Bob-Liz, Jeff-Aigner, Yvette-Scott, and Ace. Grand children, Jasmine-Kyle, Ryan, Arianna,...

Marsha D. Banovetz

May 30, 2025

Marsha D. Banovetz, 85, of Ely, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at M Hospital Fairview Southdale in Edina, MN.

Marsha was born in Ely, MN on September, 28, 1939 to Frank and Martha (Milkovich) Banovetz. She was a proud graduate of Ely High School, Class of 1957 and attended the University of Minnesota, where she was active with the...

Dennis Leo

May 30, 2025

Dennis Leo

Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather

Passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 at the age of 79. Dennis worked at the phone company for 35+ years. (US West/Qwest/CenturyLink) He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was a member of St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He lived on the East Side of St Paul for 25+...

Robert Schnurr

May 29, 2025

Robert William Schnurr was born on October 26, 1957 and passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 67 years. He is preceded in death by his parents William & Ruth Schnurr. Bob is survived by his children William Thomas (Kayla Calhoun) and Abigail Milena and their mother Tara Roberts; siblings Nancy Schnurr, James Schnurr & Dianne Schuette...

Elizabeth "Betty" Sandvig

May 29, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Sandvig

Age 94 of White Bear Lake, MN

She was born April 3, 1931 and died peacefully on May 29, 2025 at Maplewood Assisted Living. Betty married her sweetheart Ronald “Ron” Sandvig who was a Sargent in the US Army in July of 1952. They enjoyed their life together in White Bear Lake and at their lake home on...

Gerald Tubman

May 27, 2025

Tubman

Gerald "Jerry"

Age 82 of White Bear Lake

Passed away on May 27, 2025

He was a veteran & electrician. Survived by his brothers, children, grandchildren & great grandchild. Interment Thursday, July 17th at 11:30 am at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY- meet at Assembly Area #3 by 11:15 am. All are also welcome to attend and celebrate Memorial Service...

Janet M. Kane

May 25, 2025

Kane

Janet M.

Age 83 of Maplewood

Owner Kane’s Catering

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2025. She is survived by children Leah Trumper (Mark), Laura Beasley (Chuck), Jerry Kane (Brandy), John Kane & Katie Kane; granchildren Nichole, Megan, Matthew, Charles, Isaac, Autumn, Wyatt & Kayla; 4 great grandchildren and brother Jerry Meyer (Nancy). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, June...

Jane Hepp

May 24, 2025

Hepp (nee Adam), Jane Frances, 80, of North St. Paul, passed away on May 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Stephen) Busk, Jason, and Jeff (Tammey); grandchildren, Jessica, Sophia (Peter), Ryan, Noah, William, Olivia, Elena, Emma, Max, Lauryn, Jacob, Sean, Elizabeth; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Lee, Nancy,...

Eileen Thone

May 24, 2025

Thone (nee Kodada), Eileen, 91, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, William. She is survived by her sons, William (Jane), Greg, and David; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and other family and friends. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace...

Michael Duncan

May 23, 2025

Michael “Mike” Duncan, 69, of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 due to complications from a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Duncan; brothers James and Patrick Duncan; and nephew Jeremy Duncan. Mike is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Schuler) Duncan; children, Christopher (Kelly) Duncan, Anne (Zachary) Morgan,...

Michael Cromett

May 21, 2025

Michael "Mike" Francis Cromett, 70, of St. Paul, passed away on May 21st, 2025.

Beloved husband. Respected father. Adored grandfather. Brilliant lawyer. Loyal friend.

Preceded in death by his parents Francis "Con" and Teresa (Schminski) Cromett.

Survived by his loving family-his wife of 45 years, Ronnie, and their children Andy (Emily) Cromett, Kelly (Jesse) Hentsch & Kate (Scott) Schwietz and grandchildren Cameron, Josephine...

Nancy J. Willy

May 21, 2025

Nancy Joanne Willy (Zabrok)

Nancy- Hebrew origin from Anne or Agnes, evolved with English origins, meaning "full of grace" and/or "with favor".

Born December 2nd, 1947, to a stunningly handsome Chalmer Zabrok and his beautiful bride Catherine Zabrok (Quinlan). Chalmer worked at the South St. Paul meat packing plant and then as a sales rep for McGarvey Coffee while Nancy was growing...

Jane Kiemen

May 20, 2025

Jane Kiemen

January 1, 1928 - May 20, 2025.

Jane peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family, she was blessed with 97 full years of life. Jane, along with beloved twin sister Jean, were born in St. Paul, MN, to Leo and Ella Hurley. She was preceded in death by husband Ray and daughters Jean and Sue....