Obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Dave loved life and had the biggest personality, filling rooms with his presence. He brought joy to those he met. Strangers would often approach him to start conversations. He had a kind spirit, giving often to anyone who needed help and many times on the spur of the moment. He was an avid learner, overcoming his dyslexia to learn how...

Nov 6, 2024

David Leo Pierre born in St. Paul, MN on June 17, 1954 and passed away at home November 6, 2024 at the age of 70 years. He is preceded in death by parents Leo & Loretta; sister & her husband Nancy (Tod) Bertsch and their son Christopher. David is survived by siblings Ralph (Lynn), Susan & Lorri; aunts Annette Pierre...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce on November 6, 2024, our precious Robert Charles Carraher was called back to God. He died peacefully in his new home in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with loved ones by his side, including his adoring wife JoAnn, whose devotion and loving care in Bob's final months was an inspiration to any who witnessed...

Nov 4, 2024

Tajai Denariss Evans

Age 26, of St. Paul

Passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2024. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. Preceded in death by father, Denariss; and grandfather, Michael Fahrnow. He is survived by mother, Lisa; "Pops", Shelton; siblings, Mikayla, D'Jaelen, DeNaeza, Jyacia "Ace Boon Coon", and Jymani; best friends, Terrell, James "Rocco", Sammy, John, Somsavon, Perry, and...

Nov 3, 2024

Terry Murphy, 71, of St. Paul, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Harriet Murphy; and brother, Michael Murphy. He is survived by his siblings, Tom (Lynn) Murphy, Kevin (Xiaoyuan) Murphy; sister-in-law, Linda Murphy; nephews and niece, Kai (Abby) Dong, Joe Murphy, Michael (Amy) Murphy, and Ruth (Joey) Fasulo;...

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Memorial Service for Thomas:

Sunday, November 10th: 2:30 PM Memorial Service.

Unitarian Society Building - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

900 Mt Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Formal Secular Memorial Service with gathering

   to follow with snacks, water, and beverages.

Please wear vibrant colors.

There will be a livestream of the service available at this link: https://firstunitarian.org/live/

Oct 29, 2024

Chilson, Victor "Vic", 93, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, David; son-in-law, Dick Baker; and siblings, Ordella, Leland, Elwood, Joan, and Joe. Vic is survived by his wife of 70 years, Virginia; children, Michael (Liz), Richard (Kristen) Tracey Baker, and Joe (Pam); 10 grandchildren; and 12 great...

Oct 28, 2024

Jeanette M. Schmidt

Age 79 of Woodbury

Born November 15, 1944, in Roseau, Minnesota, and raised in Malung, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024.

After graduating high school, Jeanette moved to St. Paul, where she began a career at the Federal Reserve Bank. On September 7, 1968, she married Allen G. Schmidt.

Jeanette had a passion for creativity, enjoying sewing, quilting, scrapbooking,...

Oct 28, 2024

Herbert Leonard Weber was born in Greenwald, MN on January 13, 1941 to parents Leo and Mathilda Weber. He was the fifth of eight children. He joined a family that already had siblings Jim, Donna, Alice, and Vernon. Later three more boys would come along, Norman, Charlie, and John.

Herb was mischievous under the guidance of older brother Vernon in and...

Oct 27, 2024

Marcia Frances (Brown) Hoeffel entered into eternal life on October 27,2024. Marcia was born in Rochester, NY on October 17, 1933 the fourth child of Dr. Raymond J. and Marie (Spillane) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Nancy (French), Richard, Mollie (Sr. Marie Raymond RSM) and Daniel. Also preceded in death by her beloved son,...

Oct 25, 2024

Mike Widmer

Age 72 of White Bear Lake 

Born on August 22, 1952, and raised in NE Minneapolis, Mike passed into Glory on October 25, 2024 surrounded by family. As a longtime member of Redeeming Love Church and master electrician with the IBEW Local 292 Union, Mike was a faithful servant who gave of his time and talents to those in need....

Oct 24, 2024

Raymond F. Mueller

of Spring Valley, WI

June 15, 1943 - October 24, 2024

Preceded in death by parents, John and Rose Mueller; and sister, Carol. Survived by wife and companion of 58 years, Judith. Long-time employee of Robin Hood Flour Milling Co. Private Interment.

Oct 24, 2024

Wacker, Marlene Mary

April 10, 1936 - October 24, 2024

Age 88 of St. Paul, MN

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt

A woman of strong faith, she lived in prayer all her life. Faith and prayer led her to Blessed Sacrament Church where she volunteered and worked part-time for more than 60 years and along the way, created many cherished lifelong...

Oct 24, 2024

Wanda Elaine Kelly (Nee Van Kampen), 88, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. She is survived by 4 children, Kim Kelly, John (Mary) Kelly, Nancy (Marty) Wickoren, and Bob (Bridget) Kelly; 7 grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Guy), Robert (Beth), Megan (Spencer), Thomas, Bo, Dan (Paige), Ryan (Amanda); 7...

Oct 23, 2024

Rosemarie May, nee Satriano, age 86. Born in Brooklyn, New York and long-time resident of St. Paul's East Side. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence, son Gregory; parents Jack and Mary; siblings Angelina, Pauline and Paul.

She will be forever missed by children Christina (Noah), Anthony (Marci), and Michael (Lois). Grandchildren Justina (Marty), Jacob (Natalie), Rachel Elizabeth, Charlie (Rachel) and Trenton....

Oct 22, 2024

James C. Overson, known affectionately as Jim, Big Jim, and Tex, age 85 of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Jim grew up in St. Peter, MN, but spent many cherished years in Bloomington, MN, where he was a beloved member of his family and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clara, and...

Oct 21, 2024

Duane "Bud" Lindabaur, age 92, of Saint Paul passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. He is survived by his children, Lynn (Jeff) Wilson, Michael (Janice) Lindabaur, Lisa (Todd) Lindabaur-Zrucky; grandchildren Daniel Lindabaur, Thomas (Gretta) Lindabaur, Katie (Genevieve) Farley, Annie Farley, Kevin Farley, and Emelie Lindabaur; great grandchildren Leo Lindabaur and Letti Lindabaur, and best friend since childhood Jimmy Nagel...

Oct 20, 2024

Eleanor Mangine

Age 95, of Maplewood

Passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony; daughter Toni Cheryl; parents Frank & Sophia Kubiszewski ; brothers & a sister. Eleanor is survived by her sister-in-law Adlyne Mangine and many nieces & nephews. Private family interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood, MN

Oct 20, 2024

Angels life may have been only 16 months, but in those 16 months Angel had the most enormous impact on anyone who got to meet him. Angel spent around half his life in the hospital. Around 5 months, seizures and infantile spasms took over his body and development. Angel was born with microcephaly, unknown during pregnancy. The hospital was extremely...