Oakwood Funeral—Celebrate Life

Oakwood Funeral—Celebrate Life We are a local, family-owned funeral home serving Maplewood, Oakdale, North St. Paul, and surrounding areas. Welcome to the Oakwood Funeral.

We are committed to helping you celebrate the life of your loved one with our experienced, compassionate, and personal care. Paul, and its surrounding areas. We believe strongly in the celebration of life, and serve the needs of the families we work with as if they were our own. You can be assured that whether you call us with a question, or at a time of need, you will be speaking to a professional who will provide you with helpful and compassionate information on funeral and celebration of life planning. For those wishing to prearrange a fitting celebration, we have a Licensed Preneed specialist available to our community at any time. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Regards,

JR (John) Jaskulske

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mom and Grandma, Janice Elaine McCraryOur hearts are broken as we share that our beautif...
11/03/2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mom and Grandma, Janice Elaine McCrary

Our hearts are broken as we share that our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Janice Elaine McCrary, of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away October 20, 2025, at the age of 89 years old.

Mama was t...

David C. Shanley, “Yo Dave,” age 79 of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 31st, 2025. ...
11/03/2025

David C. Shanley, “Yo Dave,” age 79 of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 31st, 2025. Dave was a long time employee of Taystee Bakery after serving in the U.S. Navy.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary Shanley, brother, Robert Shanley, Sister, Sharon Hasel...

Stenlund, Alice Marie. Born 4/19/1936 and passed on 10/3/2025 at the age of 89.Preceded in death by her parents Ludvik a...
10/31/2025

Stenlund, Alice Marie. Born 4/19/1936 and passed on 10/3/2025 at the age of 89.
Preceded in death by her parents Ludvik and Frances Kučera, and her husband of 63 years,
Darrell Wayne Stenlund.

Alice Marie (Kučera) Stenlund was born on April 19, 1936 to Ludvik and Frances Kučera
i...

Steven M. Hipkins passed away on October 22, 2025 in Somerset, WI at the age of 62. Steve was born on June 19, 1963 to p...
10/23/2025

Steven M. Hipkins passed away on October 22, 2025 in Somerset, WI at the age of 62.

Steve was born on June 19, 1963 to parents Frank and Dolly Hipkins. Steve was raised by his father and stepmom, Helen, in the Twin Cities area where he attended Roosevelt High School. After graduating, Steve...

In Loving Memory of LynneLynne passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in St. Paul. Her passing was very unexpec...
10/16/2025

In Loving Memory of Lynne

Lynne passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in St. Paul. Her passing was very unexpected, but it came shortly after a special moment surrounded by the family she loved so deeply at her sister’s funeral.

What a blessing it was that so many of us who...

Lamentamos profundamente tu partida. Tu recuerdo vivira eternamente en nuestros corazones. Tu familia y amigos te record...
10/14/2025

Lamentamos profundamente tu partida. Tu recuerdo vivira eternamente en nuestros corazones. Tu familia y amigos te recordaremos por tu amor y bondad.

Te amamos tu esposa y tus hijos e hijas.

La familia Castro Ardon les informa que los servicios funerarios para honrar y despedir el cue...

David Arlance Bjork, age 77, of Maplewood passed away October 12, 2025.Preceded in death by his parents; Merle & Shirley...
10/14/2025

David Arlance Bjork, age 77, of Maplewood passed away October 12, 2025.

Preceded in death by his parents; Merle & Shirley; brother, Joel.

Survived by his nephews, Kevin Dinsmore & Mike (Sarah) Bjork; sister, Cindy Bjork; great-niece Samantha Bjork; great-nephew, William Bjork.
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Craig Matthew Brannon, 65, of Maplewood Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025, surrounded by family, af...
10/13/2025

Craig Matthew Brannon, 65, of Maplewood Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Craig was born on August 10th, 1960 to Dorothy and Rodney Brannon in Wells, Minnesota. He graduated from Columbia Heights High Scho...

Carol Ann Folger, age 89, of St. Paul passed away October 09, 2025.Preceded in death by her loving husband, Otto; son, R...
10/10/2025

Carol Ann Folger, age 89, of St. Paul passed away October 09, 2025.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Otto; son, Ronald; sister, Lois.

She is survived by her children; Douglas (Audrey) Folger, Susan Folger; grandchildren, Keasha (Steven) Evans, Brian Folger, Lindsey (Andy) Pru...

Margery Dorothy Rosenthal (Schifsky, Friske) passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 92.A devoted banke...
10/08/2025

Margery Dorothy Rosenthal (Schifsky, Friske) passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 92.

A devoted banker, creative crafter, and enthusiastic traveler, Margery found joy in
exploring the world — taking six memorable cruises over the years.

She was the beloved daugh...

Christopher Michael Thompson, age 38, of Woodbury, MN, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2025.Chris, or “CT” as he ...
10/07/2025

Christopher Michael Thompson, age 38, of Woodbury, MN, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2025.

Chris, or “CT” as he was affectionately known (among many other nicknames), was born on January 30, 1987, in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in North St. Paul and Oakdale, MN. Chris attended Tartan H...

David Stanley Espelien, age 84, of Oakdale passed away September 22, 2025.Preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Ar...
10/01/2025

David Stanley Espelien, age 84, of Oakdale passed away September 22, 2025.

Preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Arlene Espelien; great-granddaughter, Aria Espelien.

He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene; Vicki (Mark) Cahill, Julie (Mike Henriksen) Espelien, Debra Lanoux; g...

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Traditional, contemporary, or anywhere in between, we promise to dedicate ourselves to your family during the loss of a loved one. We proudly own and operate our own crematory, meaning your loved one never leaves our professional care. We’re honored to be the only firm in Maplewood and the surrounding communities to offer these signature services.

We are a locally, family-owned funeral home serving Maplewood, Oakdale and its surrounding areas. We believe strongly in the celebration of life and work with families as if they are our own. We strive to arrange a fitting tribute to your loved ones, and pledge to provide the highest quality service at a cost which fits the needs of each family.

You can be assured that whether you call us with a question or at a time of need, you will be speaking to a professional who can help you with knowledge and many aspects of funeral planning. For those wishing to prearrange a fitting celebration, we proudly have a Licensed Pre-need Specialist available to our community at any time.

We invite you to contact us if you have any questions.