The Obituary Section

Nancy Ann Orbell

, Minnesota

Nancy was born on April 13th 1936 in Quimby Iowa. She lived a life defined by love dedication to family and a caring spirit that touched all who knew her. Through her kindness strength and unwavering devotion to those she loved she created a legacy that will be cherished for generations. Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond Orbell Sr. with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage and family memories. She was preceded in death by her parents Van and Marie Lundberg brothers James and Gary Lundberg. She is survived by her sons Ray Jr. Kelli and Rich Kristine. Nancy was a proud and loving grandmother to Michael Emily Mason Rachel Eli and Will and a treasured greatgrandmother to Lou and Beau. Nancy was survived by her sister Kay Starken. Her family was the center of her life and she took great joy in watching…

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Angela "Angie" Spence

, Minnesota

Angela "Angie" Therese Spence death notice and obituary, Monday August 10, 2026. O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services St. Paul, MN 55116

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Suzanne Perlich

, Minnesota

August 10, 2026

Beloved mother and grandmother passed away August 11 2026 surrounded by a loving family. Preceded in death by husband Richard Perlich and sister Corrine Sierakowski Joseph. Survived by her children David Welsch Anna Gregory Welsch Debbie Kirsten Rios Omar and stepchildren Angie Williams and Timothy Perlich grandchildren Ashley Katie Enrique Alicia Marisa Jillian Valerie and Jordan. She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Leona Raschke. Born February 14 1941 in St. Paul Suzanne graduated from Johnson High School with honors and received a nursing degree from the University of Minnesota. While raising her children during herfirst marriage to Francis Welsch she served on the Roseville Area School Board for many years. Richard and Suzanne were owners of Piece of the Past antiques in Osceola. Suzanne was a member of Saint Odilia Catholic Church and prioritized community service throughout her life. Her talents included repairing antiques sewing cooking and baking.…

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Mark Smith

, Minnesota

Mark J. Smith 70 of Lakeville Minnesota passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday August 9th 2026. He will be remembered for his love of family his warm spirit his sense of humor and the impact he made on those who knew him. Mark will be deeply missed by his wife Debra Smith daughter Haley Casey soninlaw Andrew Casey and grandchildren Reese Evelyn and Calvin who were the light of his life. He also leaves behind his brother James Smith Henri Borchardt extended family and a multitude of friends. Mark grew up in the Macalester Groveland area of St. Paul and attended Nativity Grade School and Highland Park High School where he made many lifelong friends. He attended St. Paul College and had a long career in shipping and hospitality however his favorite role was being Papa. Mark was preceded in death by his parents James and Gertrude Smith…

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Ann Ettel

, Minnesota

August 11, 2026

Born April 12 1945 died August 12 2026. raised and lived her life in St. Paul. I did my best I stayed the course fought the good fight Preceded in death by husband David A. Ettel parents Shepley and Alice McLeer Sudheimer Mary Alice Sudheimer Bird. Survived by beloved children John Ettel Jeni and Sarah Maristuen Mitch. Beloved grandchildren Jake Ettel Sam Alice Mattox Maristuen. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am on Friday October 9th at Assumption Catholic Church 51 W. 7th Street St. Paul. Visitation one hour prior at the church. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred. We are deeply sorry for your loss the staff at OHalloran Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services

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Loren "Jake" Stahmer

, Minnesota

Loren "Jake" G. Stahmer death notice and obituary, Thursday August 13, 2026. O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services Woodbury, MN 55125

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Erna Lou Smith

, Minnesota

Erna Lou Mildred (Lofstrom) Smith death notice and obituary, Saturday August 15, 2026. O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services Woodbury, MN 55125

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