OBITUARIES

Lucy Troy

Aug 25, 2024

Lucy Mae Troy, born to Willie and Edna Smith in Milton, Florida December 24th 1941. She was the second youngest of 6 siblings. In 1959 she married her sweetheart Bobby Troy in Chicago, IL In 1968 they moved to St Paul, MN where she had resided since with their four children.

She is survived by her children; Gwen, Marcus, Sonya and...

John Benedict Erler

Aug 23, 2024

John Erler, age 76 of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Monica; brother, Larry. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 40 years, Denise; sons, Michael, Daniel; siblings, Steve (Pam), David (Michelle), Mary, Jeremy; many nieces nephews and friends.

A graduate of Ramsey...

Roger Erickson

Aug 17, 2024

Roger Allen Erickson, age 70 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 17, 2024. He is survived by his sisters, Judith (Charles) Maddux, Marcy Lu Willrich; brother, Paul (Joan) Erickson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edyth and Lester Erickson.

Roger was particularly gifted in working with kids and he was...

Ginger Brown

Jul 30, 2024

Ginger C. Brown, Age 84, of Saint Paul, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown Jr.; parents, Lillie and Oliver Cooksey; brother, Oliver Cooksey Jr.; and granddaughter, Ashli Johnson. She is survived by her children Angelle (Larry) Wimes, Robert Brown III, Ethel Brown, Ginnie Williams (Lawerence), Gabrielle (Kennith) Brown Kreeger,...

Alejandra Lopez Torrez

Jul 24, 2024

Alejandra Lopez Torrez, born July 25th 1969, passed away July 24th 2024 at the age of 54, Alejandra was born in Mexico City, Mexico.

She has always been a hardworking person dedicated to her jobs. She was always a kind, funny and loving person to everyone around her. She was an amazing mom and wife who was loved and appreciated. We...

Ruth Francis

Jul 24, 2024

Ruth Christine Francis (nee Jorgensen), age 93, Minneapolis, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Molly, and father, Ingvard, both of Danish descent, and all five siblings: Dorothy, Harold, Verna, Grace, and Arden. She was the loving mother of her two sons David (Michelle) of Virginia and Douglas of Vermont; grandchildren Andy...

Leontine Aubert

Jul 21, 2024

Leontine "Tina" Aubert

Age 66, of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Myrtle. She will be sadly missed by children, Terrell (Shannon) and Tamika; grandchildren, Khaila, Devon, Armani, Amaijuan and Terrell; siblings, Kermit (Cynthia), Marlene, Glen (Valerie), Catherine Price, Clarence, Roland, and Bryant; many nieces, nephews other family...

Robert Samuelson

Jul 20, 2024

Robert J "Bob" Samuelson passed away July 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Bennie & Merle (Warner) Samuelson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Jan (Harris) Samuelson. His daughters, Stacey (Jeff) Davis, Lesa (Dennis) Madvig, Kelli Samuelson, granddaughters Quinn (Nathan) Henry, Sydney Davis, and honorary Daughter Denise Carrothers along...

Shirley Baugher

Jul 17, 2024

Shirley Baugher Colmenares, Ph.D., of St. Paul, MN, age 75, died on July 17, 2024. Born at home, on the farm near Galt, MO. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 33 years, Felix Enrique Colmenares Mayoral and their four-legged babies, Sasha, Max, and Ramoncito. Shirley is survived by her brother, Larry (Linda) Baugher of Trenton, MO; sister,...

Lynn Marie Dahl

Jul 13, 2024

Lynn Marie Dahl

Lynn lost her battle with COPD on 7/13/2024 at home with loving care by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Dahl and Patricia (Arnold) Hunter; her brother, Mark Hunter; son, Anthony Joseph; grandson, Anthony; and many friends and relatives.

Lynn is survived by her children, Tiffany (Curt) Barry, Mark (Heather) Lance, Lance Dahl, Jeanne...

Angela Hernandez

Jul 13, 2024

Angela Govea Diaz Hernandez, Born January 3rd 1937. She was born in Waco Texas and migrated to Winnebago Minnesota where she spent her childhood.Then spent the rest of her life in Saint Paul Minnesota. Angela fought to the end battling with Cancer until God called her home July 13th 2024. 

Preceded in death by Mother Maria Escontrias. Her husband Alfred Hernandez...

Ramiro Zuniga, Sr.

Jul 11, 2024

Ramiro Zuniga Sr.

Ramiro "Rommy" Zuniga Sr. Born January 5th, 1953 passed away July 11th, 2024 at the age of 71.

Preceded in death by his parents Martin Sr. & Feliciana; brothers, Eudel, Juan, Oscar Sr. and Felix; sisters-in-law, Carol, Wendy and Linda.

Survived by his three children Ramiro Jr., Mia and Julian; his grandchildren and great- grandchildren; brothers, Martin Sr., Arturo Sr....

Patrick Neuville

Jul 9, 2024

Patrick Neuville (63) of Navarre/Pequot Lakes, born March 9, 1961, passed away July 9, 2024. Pat took pride in maintaining the Minneapolis parks for 32 years, bringing the same energy & care to his own lawn. He thrived outdoors, but truly loved fishing - especially Lake of the Woods. He never failed to make you smile, and is deeply loved...

Judith Caron

Jul 8, 2024

Judith (Judy Caron, 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully after a struggle with dementia, on July 8, 2024. Judy was born on February 24, 1938, to Leonard and Thurley Arneson in Worthington, MN. After graduating from Marshall High School, Judy moved to the cities to attend Flight Attendant/Modeling School. After spending some time in Minneapolis, she returned to...

Mario Sierra

Jul 7, 2024

Mario Hernandez SierraAge 73 of Saint PaulBeloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, BrotherPassed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Anita; father, Ernesto Sierra; mother, Rosalinda Hernandez.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Mario (Maia), Melissa (Matthew) Christensen, and Michael (Kristin); grandchildren, Monique, Annica (Ethan), Mario Jr., Sergio, Gabriella, Ebin, and Luca; great-grandchildren, Maricella, Mason,...

Harold Hjelle

Jun 25, 2024

Harold Norman Hjelle

Harold Hjelle died peacefully on June 25, 2024 in Woodbury, MN. Harold was born on June 15, 1938 in Thief River Falls, MN to parents Henry Norman Hjelle & Elsie (Gunderson) Hjelle.

Harold graduated in 1956 from Thief River Falls HS and in 1960 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from his beloved NDSU Bisons. He was the 1st...

Michael Peterson

Jun 25, 2024

Michael "Mike" Jon Peterson Obituary

Age 62 of White Bear Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 25th 2024..

He is preceded in death by his parents Kay and Donald Peterson.

He will be missed by his wife of 36 years Danielle Cezanne; daughter Arielle (Adam) Lifto; Granddaughter Edie; sibling Susan (Mike) Steadman; brothers by marriage Bob (Lisa-Marie) Hanson, Dan Hanson and Eric Hanson;...

Alan Hooper

Jun 22, 2024

Alan Bacon Hooper made his daring escape into the great beyond on June 22nd, 2024. He was 86.

He will be mightily missed, and celebrated for his mind, his mirth, and his sweetness, by his partner, Sigi Leonhard; daughter, Nadja Leonhard-Hooper; brother, Kim Hooper; nephews Josiah and Muir Hooper and their families, cousins Carol, Celia, and Fran, and countless friends, former...

Nancy Bell Hall Fumuso

Jun 22, 2024

"To my dear friend of unbounded joy, limitless love of life and friends,

depthless curiosity, and endless, bubbling enthusiasm.

The fabric of reality is somehow thinner without you.

Colors are less bright, and sounds are tinny.

But your spirit remains in our hearts.

We will love you, always. I will look for you on the lake."

-Quote from Bob Doolittle, Family Friend

In Loving Memory of Nancy...

Patricia Jerde

Jun 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Jerde sadly passed away on June 19, 2024 at her home in Little Canada, MN.

Patricia loved to spend time with her grandchildren, do puzzles, play bingo and go to the casino for crab legs and slot machines.

Patricia is survived by her children Charlie, Dugan, Denise, Spencer, Joseph and her grandchildren Taleasha, Christa,...