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 professiona

l 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

Geraldine A. O'Kane, (O'Malley), age 89, of Vadnais Heights, MNPassed peacefully with family members near her side July ...
07/31/2025

Geraldine A. O'Kane, (O'Malley), age 89, of Vadnais Heights, MN

Passed peacefully with family members near her side July 29,2025.

Survived by children Michael R., Jean M. Mickus, Edward P. (Kelli), Rita A. (Jeffery) Pollard, Donald J. (Wendy); daughter-in-law Kris O'Kane; 11 grandch...

John "Rudy" RuettimannPassed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 72.Preceded in death by siblings Joan, Rita, Buzz, Jer...
07/30/2025

John "Rudy" Ruettimann
Passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 72.
Preceded in death by siblings Joan, Rita, Buzz, Jerry and Denny. He is survived by his loving wife Cris; daughter Kelly (Andrew) Opp; step children Eric (Tracy) Torgersen, Nick Torgersen and Emily (Matt) Ouke; grandchildren M...

Suzanne Lloyd, age 73, passed away on July 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving son Jos...
07/29/2025

Suzanne Lloyd, age 73, passed away on July 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; her loving son Josh; her brother Bruce Bettendorf; and her parents George and Fay Bettendorf. Suzanne is survived by her sisters Ann Bata, Paula (Bridget) and Peggy (Jeff) Vogt; daughter Tracy; her ...

Margret M. FrankLoving Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma. Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her lov...
07/27/2025

Margret M. Frank
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma. Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on July 25, 2025. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, John. Margaret is also survived by her children Margaret (Daniel) Kvamme, Patricia (Bruce) More...

Jill J. HetlandPassed away on July 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband Leon. Survived by her sons Chris and Jeff;...
07/24/2025

Jill J. Hetland
Passed away on July 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband Leon. Survived by her sons Chris and Jeff; also, her 3 grandchildren.

Mary Kay Nelson passed away on July 17th in New Brighton, MN at the age of 62, after a brief and unexpected battle with ...
07/24/2025

Mary Kay Nelson passed away on July 17th in New Brighton, MN at the age of 62, after a brief and unexpected battle with throat cancer. Diagnosed in January, she chose comfort and peace over aggressive treatment and spent her final months in hospice care, surrounded by compassion.

Born and ra...

The family of Gary A. Korba announces his passing on July 11, from complications resulting from 65 years of living with ...
07/13/2025

The family of Gary A. Korba announces his passing on July 11, from complications resulting from 65 years of living with Type I diabetes and 7½ years on kidney dialysis.

Gary will be deeply missed by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Nancy (Slaughter); his children Kate (Ben) Reinhardt, Bet...

Dwayne was a deeply loving soul whose heart touched everyone fortunate enough to truly know him. Though he carried a ser...
07/12/2025

Dwayne was a deeply loving soul whose heart touched everyone fortunate enough to truly know him. Though he carried a serious demeanor, his warmth, humor, and steadfast love made him unforgettable to those closest to him. He had a way of lighting up the lives around him—even when life got heavy...

A Mass of Chirstian Burial will be held Friday, August 8 at 12:00 PM with a visitation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the C...
07/08/2025

A Mass of Chirstian Burial will be held Friday, August 8 at 12:00 PM with a visitation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Church of St. Peter North Saint Paul, 2600 N. Margaret St., ​North St. Paul, MN 55109.

Full obituary to come.

In his 67th year of life, Timothy John Husemann passed away on July 2, 2025 with his wife and children at his side. He w...
07/05/2025

In his 67th year of life, Timothy John Husemann passed away on July 2, 2025 with his wife and children at his side. He will be remembered as devoted husband, beloved dad, and proud Papa to his grandchildren.

In life, he never let his hard times define him. There was always a joke to be had a...

Mary M. CrowleyLoving wife, cherished mom and grandma, Age 96, of Woodbury,formerly of St. Anthony. Preceded in death by...
06/30/2025

Mary M. Crowley
Loving wife, cherished mom and grandma, Age 96, of Woodbury,
formerly of St. Anthony. Preceded in death by husband John (Jack); grandson
Nicholas; parents Thomas and Esther Mahoney; brother James Mahoney.
Survived by children John Jr. (Ellen), Cecilia, Margaret (Tom) Hoffman,...

A celebration of Susana's life will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 1 PM with a visitation from 10:00 - 1:00 PM at Oakwood C...
06/23/2025

A celebration of Susana's life will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 1 PM with a visitation from 10:00 - 1:00 PM at Oakwood Celebrate Life, 2585 Stillwater Rd. E., Maplewood, MN 55119.

Full Obituary to come.

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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.