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

Marley Patrick “Pat” Meyer, 74, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 27, 2026, at St. J...
02/02/2026

Marley Patrick “Pat” Meyer, 74, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 27, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood, MN, due to complications following a recent surgery.

Born on August 7, 1951, in Waterloo, Iowa, Pat was the son of Edwin and Margaret Meyer and g...

Steven E. Pieczykolan, age 64, of Saint Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones January 18.Steve, often ref...
01/21/2026

Steven E. Pieczykolan, age 64, of Saint Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones January 18.

Steve, often referred to as “Peach” was a man with a heart of gold. He was well known for his great sense of humor (sometimes, with no filter) and willingness to help others whenever need...

Jay Patrick Toll of Racine, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Charles and...
01/20/2026

Jay Patrick Toll of Racine, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Charles and Alice “Polly” Toll on June 8, 1950.

Jay attended Saint Nicholas School and Parish, and Rosecrans High School in Zanesville until the family relocated to Racine in his late...

Carolyn Ann MuskePassed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2026. She was born ...
01/16/2026

Carolyn Ann Muske

Passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2026. She was born in Duluth, MN on January 2, 1945. Carolyn is preceded in death by her daughter Wendy Lynn Smith and her parents Harry and Frances Lehtinen.

She is survived her lov...

John Richard PawlakPawlak, John Richard, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. He is preceded in death by ...
01/15/2026

John Richard Pawlak

Pawlak, John Richard, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara; and his brothers, Jerry and Jim. John is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Mike) Thompson and Terry (Jereme) Allen; his grandchildren, Ryan ...

Bonnie M. Swanson (nee: Perzichilli)Passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 84. Bonnie was born on August 25, 1941,...
01/09/2026

Bonnie M. Swanson (nee: Perzichilli)
Passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 84. Bonnie was born on August 25, 1941, in Saint Paul to Tom and Norma (Olson) Perzichilli. She was a lifelong Saint Paul resident.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Norma; brothers Steven an...

Evangeline “Vangie” Charlotte McDougall, born July 16, 1965, in Oakland, California, passed away peacefully at home on D...
01/02/2026

Evangeline “Vangie” Charlotte McDougall, born July 16, 1965, in Oakland, California, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025, at the age of 60.

Vangie was raised and educated in Minnesota, attending Minneapolis Phillips Junior High School and graduating from Detroit Lakes High Sc...

Margaret Ellen Haggerty, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on Se...
12/23/2025

Margaret Ellen Haggerty, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 17, 1930, in Saint Paul, MN, Margeret lived a life centered on family, faith, and love. A proud graduate of Saint Agnes School, she carried the lessons of her educ...

Sylvia Ann Peterson (née Boeke), age 89, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. S...
12/19/2025

Sylvia Ann Peterson (née Boeke), age 89, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on May 25, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Peterson; her daughter, Patricia Schommer; her parents, Clifford and ...

Lanny M. Johnson was born on April 19, 1946 to Durell and Theodora (nee: Mark) Johnson in Red Wing, MN. He died at his h...
12/11/2025

Lanny M. Johnson was born on April 19, 1946 to Durell and Theodora (nee: Mark) Johnson in Red Wing, MN. He died at his home on December 9, 2025. Lanny is survived by his children Denise (Scott) Appleton, and Robert Johnson and his children Jessica, Matthew and Molly; Lanny is also his wife Shela and...

Shirley Ann (Kahl) Mau, age 81, of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 after a long journey with A...
12/02/2025

Shirley Ann (Kahl) Mau, age 81, of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born December 11, 1943, in Prairie Farm, WI, to Bennie and Lenore Kahl, Shirley was the valedictorian of her class and married the love of her life, Barry Mau, ...

Mary Ann Sumption, of Maplewood, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born and raised in Minnesota. She raised her ...
11/30/2025

Mary Ann Sumption, of Maplewood, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born and raised in Minnesota. She raised her family in Oakdale. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Doug; mother Julianna; father Tom; sisters Patti and Susan; brother Joseph; daughters Jessica (Kyle), Heidi (Mike), W...

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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.