OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2022

Margaret "Margo" Nicoll

On July 26, 2022 at age 67, she passed peacefully after a 9-month battle with cancer, on her own terms and surrounded by her three beloved children. Margo was a life-long Presbyterian, proud mother, voracious reader, and avid gardener.

Margo is survived by her children Victoria Lee Pyan (St Paul),...

Jul 24, 2022

Blatzheim, Keith Edward Age 81, of Chanhassen, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Lilydale Senior Living in Lilydale, Minnesota. Keith was born on July 6, 1941 in Watertown, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie (Petersen) Blatzheim. He was baptized in the Minnetrista Baptist Church and his family members were devoted to their congregation. Keith grew...

Jul 23, 2022

Died July 23, 2022, age 94, born October 14, 1927.

Lived in Scandia, MN.

Preceded in death by parents, 4 siblings and first wife Nancie Keys Gray

Survived by wife Jean Houlding, Daughters Kathleen Savela (Gary), Gail Wilson (Justin) and Brenda Roberts, 7 grandchildren and...

Jul 23, 2022

Catherine Teresa Matthews, MSN, APRN, CNP of St. Paul, MN died surrounded by cherished friends and family members on July 23, 2022. She lived life as God’s servant through her vocation as a nurse practitioner and participated in numerous professional, community, and spiritual organizations, including St. Peter's Catholic Church. Her missionary heart lead to world-wide travel with UNHCR. Including...

Jul 21, 2022

Hellen Rose Carranza was born September 17, 1992 in Tulare, California. She died July 21, 2022 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hellen attended North High school in North St. Paul. She worked at Macy's for several years, a job she loved. Hellen took great pleasure in travel and went everywhere she had an interest in seeing. She was married to...

Jul 21, 2022

Garl Kalman Rieke, Ph.D., died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 21, 2022. Born in Seattle, WA June 30, 1942, he was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus at age 3 ½ and managed his disease for 76 years. It helped define him and shaped his dedication to science, medicine, and working hard to solve problems. A graduate...

Jul 21, 2022

Calvin David “Sonny” Odenbach, age 83 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. He is survived by sons, David (John Stefany) and Daniel (Amy), and their mother, Lorraine; grandchildren, Jackson, Samuel, Madison; brother, Bruce (Marcia); nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Vivian.

He was born in...

Jul 18, 2022

I will not fear

When we are faced with hard battles, or when life overwhelms us, we never have to run away in fear because "the Lord is my shepherd" and "I will fear no evil" (Psalm 23:1, 4)

We invite you to...

Jul 15, 2022

LaPorte, Alicia M.

Age 33 of Minneapolis, formerly of Rochester

Passed away on July 15, 2022. Alicia was a registered nurse.

Alicia is preceded in death by her mother, Mary; and brother, William.

She is survived by her father, Jeff (Kisha); biological mother, Lori (Scott) Fearing; sister, Brenda (Tim) Bongs; biological...

Jul 12, 2022

David Layne Trahan, age 35 died unexpectedly on 7/12/2022 at his St. Paul home with his Mother by his side. David was born on November 24, 1986 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Daniel Trahan and Denise Austin. David was the middle sibling of 3 children, an older brother Dustin and a younger sister Dawnielle. David was raised by his...

Jul 3, 2022

David W. Kensy, 64, of St. Paul, passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1958 in St Paul, MN to Eugene and Irene (Henning) Kensy. Dave was a gifted musician, having played the drums since junior high school.  He attended Monroe High School and worked at St. Thomas Academy for 21 years.  Dave...

Jul 3, 2022

A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by BRADSHAW, 488 Humboldt Avenue, St Paul, followed by a Service at 12:00 PM. John will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Maplewood.

Jun 24, 2022

On September 24th 1993, the world was introduced to DeShawn John Harden. Born at Trinity Hospital to parents Tressie Denise Tankson-Harden and David Corey Harden in Chicago, Illinois. DeShawn was the second oldest to three other siblings. At the age of three, the family moved to Minnesota, living in Saint Paul for most of his childhood. DeShawn attended John...

Jun 19, 2022

Alejandro Garcia Garcia, age 49, of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 21, at Iglesia Pentecostes (1534 E. 24th St., Minneapolis). Family and friends may visit one hour prior.

Jun 17, 2022

Richard (Dick) Nyberg died Thursday, June 17, at United Hospital in St. Paul of multiple organ failure and cancer. A native of Crosby, Minnesota, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. He worked as an engineer for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut, before returning to Minnesota in the early 80s to pursue his...

Jun 15, 2022

Jenaro Martinez died unexpectedly June 15, 2022. Funeral Service Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 AM at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by BRADSHAW (488 Humboldt Avenue, St. Paul) with visitation from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

Jun 15, 2022

George “Juicy Taco” Anthony Thompson JR, 40, of Welch MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15 2022 in Saint Paul MN. George was born in Park Rapids MN on July 15th 1981 to George A Thompson Sr and Lorina (Stone) Campbell. George became a father at 18 and continued to be a devoted loving dad until death. George was...

Jun 14, 2022

Kathi Stoddard passed away June 14, 2022. No services to be announced.

Jun 13, 2022

George “Jerry” Edmondson

Age 83, of Burnsville, died peacefully June 13, 2022. He is preceded by his wife, Pat; son, Dana; and his 12 siblings. He is survived by sons, Donald (Deb), David, and Daniel (Tina); grandson, Kyle; nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral Service Monday, June 20 at 11:00 at SIMPLE TRADITIONS by...

May 31, 2022

Marc R. Litzenberg, 65, died suddenly but peacefully May 31, 2022 with his family by his side. Marc was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time at home in Saint Paul with Jo reading or putzing about, caring for and watching his grandchildren’s activities, constantly reorganizing and listening to his vast...