All Obituaries 

Jacqueline L. Bailey  6-24-35  -  11-16-23 Jackie passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her daughter Tammy, son Raymond, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She preceded in death by her husband David and her three sons Glen, Jimmy, and Gordy.  There will be a celebration of life held at the VFW at 2483 7th Ave East North St. Paul, MN at 3pm, Monday November 27, 2023 with a pot luck lunch being...

Gene LaVerne Eshelman,  age 85 passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 with family at home in Blaine, MN.  He was born on September 20, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa to Elmer Eshelman and Mildred Newburn.  He is survived by wife Catherine; children Gene, Tim (Jan), Mary (Mike), Chris (Steph), Tony and Steve, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, siblings Jerry (Twin), Mel (Gloria) and Marv (Carol).  Gene raised a family of six children in...

James W. Harris, age 47, passed away Sunday November 12, 2023.         Arrangements entrusted to SUMMIT Funeral & Cremation

 Michael Shawn K Bloomer, age 70 of Lilydale, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.    Michael was born in Duluth Minnesota on April 12, 1953.  He was a loving husband and will be remembered by his wife Wendy Bloomer.  Interment will take place at Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.     Arrangements entrusted to SUMMIT Funeral & Cremation

Melvin Joseph Montoya, age 80 of Inver Grove Heights, MN. May 24, 1943 – November 4, 2023 On Saturday, November 4th, 2023 in Inver Grove Heights, MN, a small piece of glowing, bright sunlight made its way back to the heavens. Melvin Joseph Montoya was born on May 24th, 1943, to James (Jimmy) and Inez Montoya, in Trinidad, CO. He kept us all smiling and laughing for 80 years on this earth. Melvin was the third child of what would become a large family of six boys and seven girls. His...

Mark Allen Hanley, Age 58 of Rosemount MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30th, 2023 Mark was born in St Paul, MN September 7th, 1965 to John and Darlene Hanley. He graduated from River Falls High School and attended Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond where he completed his degree in accounting.  Mark loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman, loved most genres of music, and loved football at any level.  He especially liked going to Rosemount High School...

John While passed away on Monday, October 30 at Mapleton Community Home.

Karl (with a “K”) Martin Thorson, age 92, passed away on October 28, 2023 in Edina, MN with his daughter, Susan at his side. Karl graduated high school in Coleraine, Minnesota and then enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he served our country earning Top Secret clearance to decipher codes to help keep our homeland safe. While home on leave, he met the love of his life, Glenis Jessie Lawrence whom he courted and married within a year.  At age 21 and 19, my...

Jane Thom passed away on Saturday, October 28th at Saint Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN.   Services and Obituary are pending.

Carl "Duff" Hanson, age 70 of Mound, MN passed away peacefully on October 27. Duff was born in Hopkins Minnesota on May 3, 1953 to Swede and Dori Hanson, He attended Hopkins Eisenhower HS and after graduation  went into the Navy where he became an airplane mechanic. After the Navy he explored many jobs, bartending, security, bouncer, boat sales and owned his own car dealership, you name it, and he probably did it. He would joke about being a man of many talents, but master...