Roll Call

Sara Benner, mother of  SPPRA member Funeral to be held on 7/10/26. Her obitualry can be found here. 

Mary Katherine Berken, 82 yrs, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 2nd. Mary Katherine was the spouse of Sgt Bob Berken who passed away tragically, along with Sgt James Southward, on a Canadian fishing trip in 1983 due to a faulty portable tent heater.  A private family service will be held in her honor.  Full Obituary can be found here. 

Judy passed away peacefully while surrounded by her  family at 75 years of age. She and Archie Smith were life partners.  Read her full obituary here. 

Lesley Mead, wife of our member Bruce Mead  passed away on May 24th, 2026. Our sincere sympathy to Bruce and his family.  Click on this link for more details.

Retired Sergeant Joseph Flaherty passed away on 5/17/26.  Joe was one of the officers everyone knew and respected in his time.  Read his obituary here to see arrangements

Mark Jessen passed away on May 6, 2026, due to complications that developed following surgery two weeks ago. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and dedicated 33 years as an officer with the Saint Paul Police Department. Mark was well known for his gift as a storyteller, bringing laughter and memorable stories to his family and all who knew him. At this time, no memorial services are planned. Interment at Fort Snelling will take place at a later date.

Ester Weida, widow of SPPRA Member Dave Weida passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Click here for full obituary. 

SPPRA Member Dave Titus's mother passed away peacefully on 3/29/26 in her hometown of Stewartville, MN  Full obituary can be seen here. 

SPPRA Member Art Guerrero and his wife Bonnie sadly lost their son Marc.  See the obituary for more information. 

Patrick Finnigan's wife, Deb Finnigan, sent a message that Pat is in Memory Care with Hospice at Maplewood Care Center. Pat was one of St Paul's Finest from 1977-1999. She asks if members could send him a card to brighten his day.  Visitors are also welcome.  The address of Maplewood Care Center is 1911 Sherran Blvd, Maplewood, MN 55019   Pat is in Room 203-2.  You can email for more information at: TheIrishiFinns@gmail.com

TRetired Sgt. Dennis Hale passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026.  He served on the St Paul Police Department from 1956 to 1987.  here will be a Celebration of Life at Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th Street West, St. Paul, MN on Monday January 19, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers please donate to one of his favorite charities – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  You can read his obituary here

Our condolences go out to our member Dana Jabs and all friends and family. Retired Officer Steve Jabs passed away on December 27 after a five year battle with cancer.  He fought until the very end.  Steve served from 1978-2007.  Here is a link to his obituary. 

Officer Arturo E. Dearo passed away on 10/27/25. He was 65 yrs old.  Arturo served with the department from 1993-1998. 

At 65 years of age, retired Officer Mark Wiegel passed away on 12/8/25. He served from 1984-2011.  During his career he served on the Federation Executive Council and was a Founding Father and past President of the Emerald Society of Minnesota.  No memorial service information available at this time.  

Sharon Neubrand, wife of retired offier Paul Neubrand passed away on 11/7/2025 in Lake Elmo, MN  Visitation on 11/21/25 at 1 pm. Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN with the funderal service to follow at 2 pm. 

Donny Grundhauser passed away on 9/4/25 after a long battle with Cancer.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  You can read a copy of a message posted on his Caring Bridge site by his family by clicking on this link.  Details on his funeral arrangements can be found at this link.  

Retired Officer Mark Sletner passed away on 7/17/25. You can read his obituary at this link.    There will be a Celebration of Life for Mark on Sunday, September 14, from 2-5 pm at the Roseville Skating Center Rose Room.  That address is 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN.  Please keep Mark and his family in your throughts and prayers. 

 Carole Yoswa (Harren) who was both Chief McCutcheon's secretary for 12 years and Chief Harrington's secretary for six years is in hospice. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Retired Officer Beverly Hall passed away today. She faced her battle with Cancer with strength and when it returned volunteered for a drug treatment trial to try and help others fight their battle.  Read her obituary here. 

I just wanted to mention a five-star referral for Dave Sohm and his company, Mission Critical Gunsmithing (651-263-7057). Dave upgraded my 10mm SW trigger assembly in the past and recently fixed an optics problem that even the SPPD Range begged off on. Highly recommended if you need work done!  Brad Jacobsen

  Retired Officer Bill Walton passed away on 6/29/25. He is fondly remembered for his hobby farm and petting zoo, Animals of Walton's Hollow. There will be a celebration of life at 6 PM, Thursday 7/10/25 with vistiation starting at 4 PM at Roberts Funderal Home in Forest Lake, MN   Full Obituary here

  We remember Howard Tucker, retired officer of the Saint Paul Police Department who served with honor for 25 years. Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January 2025, he faced his illness with strength and courage. After undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he passed away at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 74. Howard’s legacy of service and dedication to his community will not be forgotten. 

 Curt Sandell has entered in home Hospice care after a 17 year battle with several types of cancer.  Sadly Curt passed away on 5/9/25.  

Read his obituary here 

 Retired SPPD Officer Cory Manthei passed away while living in Florida.   

Norm Clark passed away peacefully surrounded by his family while in hospice care on 3/22/25    Read his obituary here for further details. 

Patricia Nash, mother of SPPD retiree Jim Nash passed away on April 9, 2025.   Her obituary can be seen here

Hanne Lilly Hubenette, widown SPPD Retiree Dave Hubenette passed away on 3/30/25.    Full details here

Paula (Esau) Christopherson, wife of Ralph Christopherson, passed away peacefully on Friday March 7th. Ralph served on the SPPD from 1947 to 1976. 

 Here is a link with additional details.

Jim Arend is now in  St. Andrews Village Memory Care located at 240 East Ave. Mahtomedi, MN 55115.  Jim is open to and would like visits and phone calls. His cell #651-587-0501. 

Felicia Reilly, who served the St Paul Police Department from 1996-2013 died on March 1, 2025.  Officer Reilly will receive a law enforcement funeral service.  Click here for the full obituary and details  Note-Details updated 3/4/2025

Ruby McDonald, 80 yrs, of Hugon, MN  wife of retired SPPD officer William (Bill) McDonald passed away on February 19th.  A service will be hald on March 4th from 10:00-12:00 at Mueller Memoral, 4738 Bald Eagle Drive, White Bear Lake, MN with internment at 12:30 at St Mary's Cemetary in St Paul.  You can read the full notice here.

SPPRA Member Howard Tucker sent the following to the SPPRA ..."  I was just diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer on January 27th. I've just finished radiation on Wednesday, February 12th and will start chemotherapy on Tuesday, February 18th."  Please keep him your thoughts and prayers as he battles his cancer. 

SPPRA Member John Adamek passed away 2/17/25.  Details will be posted when they are announced.  Kim and the family request privancy as they process his passing.  Please keep them all in your prayers as they mourn his loss.  Read his obituary here

Carolen Fay Bailey passed away on February 3, 2025  at the age of 88.   Carolen is a retired ground breaking Lieutenant who served our department from 1961 to 1991. The family will have a celebration of life ceremony for Carolen and Roger in June 2025.

The family has requested memorial contributions to the Minnesota Association of Women Police – The Carolen Bailey Memorial Fund   Read her full obituary here. 

Marion Elaine (Irvin) Wohlfeil  age 92, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep, April 11th, 2024.  She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Frederic H. Irvin, and widowed by Walter Wohlfeil and Francis Duxbury, former St Paul Police Officer.  Her complete obituary can be found here.  

Passed away on January 28, 2025, he passed away peacefully while in hospice.  Read his obituary here.    A Memorial Gathering for Ron will be held from 2-5 PM Sunday, April 27 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B. 

Passed away on January 19, 2025 in Tuscon, AZ surrounded by his family.  He was 77 yrs old. He was born and raised in St Paul and served with the St Paul Police Department for 30 years, 8 of which he was the Federation President. He retired in 1998.  Honsa Funeral Home Obituary

Passed away on January 18, 2025 in Rice Lake, WI.  He was 81 yrs old and lived in Birchwood, WI. He served with the St Paul Police Department for 29 years after serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam ERA.  Funeral Services will be held on March 1st, 2025 at the Appleyards Home for Funerals at 3:30 pm. Visitation will be held before the service starting at 1:30 pm.  Obituary link will be provided once we have it.  

Former Police Artist,  Paul D. Johnson passed away on December 20, 2024. A visitaiton will be held on January 23, 2025 at 10:00 am, with a service to follow at 11:00 am at Gustavus Adophus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade Street in St Paul.    Full Obituary here  

Sanda Elizabeth Reding, wife of SPPD retiree Thomas Reding and mother of retiree Mark Reding passed away on December 22, 2024.    Full Obituary here

Shawn Fillowich passed away on 1/4/25 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Full obituary here.   

Howard J. "Butch" Swintek passed away in Colorado Springs CO.  He served 1975 ~2002. Butch was beloved by many and will be missed.  You can see the complete obituary by following this link.