OBITUARIES

Marilyn Dayton

Oct 10, 2024

Marilyn passed away peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 88. Marilyn was a friend to all. She naturally sought joy, kindness, and companionship and had so many good people in her life. Marilyn was a presence for all that knew and embraced her - friends, family, and community. She was always on...

Kelly Jean Kivel-Lindgren

Oct 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kelly Jean Kivel-Lindgren, who breathed her last on October 6, 2024. She was a beacon of light in our lives, gracing us with her kind and caring nature.

Kelly was born on January 7, 1970, and throughout her life, she exuded a passion for dance that was unmatched....

Finn Ivar Wolden Henrikssen

Sep 30, 2024

In the early morning hours on September 30, 2024, FINN IVAR WOLDEN HENRIKSSEN passed peacefully away at the age of 87. Finn was born in Bergen, Norway on April 1, 1937. He was a soft spoken, kind, and hard-working man with a dry sense of humor, who was dearly loved by his close-knit family. After graduating with an engineering degree...

Pamela Latvala

Sep 26, 2024

At 72 years of age, Pam passed away on September 26th, 2024 leaving a lasting legacy.

A Minneapolis native, Pam graduated from Roosevelt High School. She was preceded in death by spouses Larry Latvala and Jerry L. Swenson, parents Fred M. Weitz and Arline M. Weitz, and grandson James R. Rapp. Surviving Pam is her son Brian (Valarie) Hullett of Milton,...

David Polzin

Sep 25, 2024

Our beloved David passed from complications related to his frontal temporal dementia, Progressive Primary Aphasia.

His life was cut short, and he leaves behind a loving blended family who misses him greatly. This includes his beloved wife Brenda (Fleming) Knapp-Polzin and children Kelsey (Polzin) Higdon, husband Jimmy Higdon, grandchildren, Isabella, Madigan, James, Haynes, and Weller, son Elliot Polzin, wife Jordan (Balbach)...

Cynthia Taylor

Sep 24, 2024

Cynthia Marie Taylor, 56, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.

The service for Ms. Cynthia Taylor will be held on Saturday, at 2:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland. Visitation: Saturday, at 1:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Highland. 

The service will be Livestreamed on this page.

Mathew Perlick

Sep 23, 2024

Passed unexpectedly in his sleep, way too soon. Mat will be greatly missed by his wife Rachel, his children, Madisen, Tristen, Jamisen and Ashlen, his parents Thomas and Valeree, brother Reid (Jessica), Grandmother Maizie, Uncles: Randall (Linda), Jeffery (Michelle), Tyrone (Kristy), Troy, Aunt's Sheryle (Michael), Judy (Bruce) and Suzette. Rachel's parents Bill and Pat Long, Brother Michael (Wiesla), niece Emma,...

Abadi Arefeayne

Sep 23, 2024

Abadi Arefeayne, 75, of St. Paul, Minnesota, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 23, 2024.

Abadi is survived by his wife Yeshewatsehay of 72 years, daughters Salem and Semenawit, sons Selam and Seretseab grandchildren Abigail, Israel, Alazar, Abel, Hasset, Yohana and KeAb., brother Amaha Kenaw, sister Mereseit. Abadi was a...

Juanita Quintero

Sep 21, 2024

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 8th 2024 beginning at 1:00 PM at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 488 Humboldt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior.

I lieu of flowers, memorial can be made out to the family.

Donna Henderson

Sep 20, 2024

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM at Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, 451 Central Avenue W, Saint Paul, MN. A visitation will begin one hour prior.

Tammy Rice

Sep 16, 2024

Tammy Lynne Nickel Rice, 55, of Willmar, passed away peacefully at her home on

September 16, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Jerry;

daughter, Sabrina; aunts June, Nancy, and Jeanette; Jerry's extended family; special

friends, MaryAnne and Paulie Rabenort; a host of special lifelong friends; and her

beloved cats, Jazzy and Nala. She was preceded...

Florence Katharyne Stater

Sep 16, 2024

A Memorial Service for Florence Stater will be held on Monday November 18 at 11am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Visitation one hour prior. Luncheon to follow. Memorials can be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or charity of the giver's choice. 

Alicia Carlson

Sep 14, 2024

Alicia Gabrielle Carlson, born July 6, 1982, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024, in Roseville, Minnesota, at the age of 42.

Alicia graduated from Roseville Area High School in 2000 and went on to become a dedicated heavy equipment operator, known for her hard work and commitment to the paving industry. Outside of her career, she found...

Charles Selander

Sep 10, 2024

Charles Melvin Selander, known affectionately as Chuck, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 81 in Maplewood, Minnesota. Born on August 27, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Chuck led a life marked by dedication to service and family.

During his senior year of high school, he attended the Billy Graham Crusade. There, for the first time, he recognized...

John Garcia

Sep 9, 2024

John Joseph Garcia, affectionately known as "Wishbone," passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9th 2024, in St. Paul, MN, at the age of 74.

John is survived by his daughters Michelle Garcia-Strait (James) and Vicki Garcia (Seville); grandchildren, Reina Garcia, Jordan Strait, Alex Garcia, Javen Strait, Dion Garcia-Starr, Savon Garcia-Starr, and Josiah Strait; and great-grandchildren Satiza Garcia-Anderson, Andres Garcia-Moore, Delany Ryan,...

Peter Willems

Sep 4, 2024

Willems, Peter G., age 94 passed away on September 4. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Lena Willems; brothers Frank, Christopher and John; sisters, Madge Corrigan, and Marie Willems.

Peter attended St. Matthew's School, graduated from Humboldt High School (Class of 1947) and attended the University of Minnesota.

Peter served in the Army as a corporal during the...

Mary Jane Fankell

Sep 2, 2024

Mary Jane Fankell passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 95. At the time of her death, Mary was a resident of The Deerfield in New Richmond, Wi.

Mary lived and attended school in Eau Claire, She later moved to Chippewa Falls, completing high school in 1947. Mary spent most of the remainder of her life in her...

Mattie Robinson

Sep 1, 2024

Life Reflections

Mattie Lucille Robinson,daughter of Mary Hayden and James Johnson on July 18th 1948. She was born in Belton, KY.; later moved to Owensboro, KY where she was schooled and graduated from O.H.S. Lucille professed her life in Christ at an early age, faithfully attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed family gatherings; her son taking her to concerts...

Luke Fangel

Sep 1, 2024

Luke passed away surrounded by his family. He was a kind and gentle soul, a brilliant person who fell victim to the disease of addiction.

He is survived by his mother, Janet; father, Tom; and brother, Dylan; his grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, & cousins that loved him.

Luke is preceded in death by his grandfather's, Jim and Tom; and his uncle...

James Norman

Aug 27, 2024

Norman, James Arthur "Jim" of Minneapolis died of complications of Parkinson's on Tuesday, August 27th, at the age of 88. He was born to Arthur and Inga Norman in Minneapolis on October 31, 1935. He attended Hiawatha Elementary School; Sanford Junior High School; and Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he was involved in the development of his Christian faith early...