The Obituary Section

Diane Lynn Nemec

, Minnesota

Diane was born on December 7 1946 in Richland Center Wisconsin and spent her early years in Yuba Wisconsin before marrying Harold and moving to St. Paul Minnesota. She built a life centered on family kindness and creating meaningful connections with those she loved. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Harold her daughter Krista Ed Schuebel her grandsons Troy Ellen Schuebel and Kyle Schuebel and her brother Randy Donna Snorek. She was preceded in death by her parents Elgin and Marcy Snorek and other beloved family members. Diane worked for several years with the St. Paul School District where she enjoyed supporting students and staff. She found joy in reading gardening and cheering on her grandsons sports teams and traveling with Harold and her family. Diane never missed an opportunity for a good conversation and had a special gift for connecting with people. Whether chatting with…

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Marie Zobel

, Minnesota

Marie was born in St Paul MN in 1938. On June 29 2026 she peacefully passed away with family by her side. Marie was a longtime teacher with the St Paul Public School system and taught many students who could not be part of the normal school day by teaching them at home or in the hospital and then later in her career moved to helping students trying to get back into a normal school setting. From time to time she would run into former students and always took the time to catch up with them. After retirement she spent time tending to her rose bushes knitting or crocheting Christmas stockings but never would miss her daily paper with coffee soap operas and Sudoku. Marie also enjoyed each year making cookies with her Granddaughter Christina. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Flora Cognetta. She is survived…

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David Brueggemann

, Minnesota

June 26, 2026

Age 79 of Saint Paul Passed away June 27 2026. David grew up in the West 7th neighborhood of St. Paul often enjoying countless adventures down at Crosby. David was a proud graduate of St. Francis de Sales grade school Cretin high school The University of St. Thomas and William Mitchell School of law. He was a devoted son brother husband father uncle grandfather and friend who made everyone feel special with a unique story or memory. David became a teacher after college before transitioning to working in radio and sales. He was a lifelong learner with an incredible work ethic demonstrated by attending William Mitchell while working full time and raising a family. He found his passion as an Attorney Editor at West Publishing and solopractice after working as an attorney at a couple of law firms. As a musician and St. Paul lifer it was only fitting David…

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