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

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Lee entered life on May 31, 1934, and arrived in heaven on March 13, 2026, after a short illness. S...
03/17/2026

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Lee entered life on May 31, 1934, and arrived in heaven on March 13, 2026, after a short illness. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to George and Earline (Goldsmith) Knox. She moved to Superior, Wyoming as a teenager, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Jame...

Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of the heart of our family, John “Jack” Duddeck, who left us peacefully wh...
03/12/2026

Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of the heart of our family, John “Jack” Duddeck, who left us peacefully while in the VA Hospital at 10:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother- in-law, uncle, cousin and a gr...

John Richard Stockey,The son of William J. Stockey and Paraskevia (Mary Carauox) Stockey, was born on June 12, 1929, in ...
03/12/2026

John Richard Stockey,

The son of William J. Stockey and Paraskevia (Mary Carauox) Stockey, was born on June 12, 1929, in Grand Rapids, MN.

Following graduation from High School, John enlisted in the Army during the Korean war in 1951.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge in ...

Joann M. Martinez, age 88, of Maplewood passed away March 8th,2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Preceded...
03/11/2026

Joann M. Martinez, age 88, of Maplewood passed away March 8th,2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by parents; Adolph & Willmattie Wedebrand; loving husband, Chon; siblings, Edward & James Moran, Chuck Wedebrand.

Joann leaves behind son, Shawn Martine...

Lawrence “Larry” LarsonLarry Larson, beloved father and brother, age 84 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 6, 2026. Pr...
03/08/2026

Lawrence “Larry” Larson

Larry Larson, beloved father and brother, age 84 of Forest Lake, passed away on March 6, 2026. Preceded in death by Parents Florence “Ole” Larson and Harold “Mickey” Larson.

Survived by daughters Krista Larson and mara larson, sister Linda LaChapelle, and ne...

Luther Wilson Neil Jones, age 96 of Little Canada, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026.Born on Sep...
03/06/2026

Luther Wilson Neil Jones, age 96 of Little Canada, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026.

Born on September 2, 1929 to Luther Neal and Pearl Sherman Jones in Sweetwater, TN. Luther professed a hope in Christ at North Point C.P. Church, the Reverend H. A. Scheeler, Pastor....

Mary Virginia Kreuger, 88, of Hugo (formerly Golden Valley), Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026.Mary ...
02/18/2026

Mary Virginia Kreuger, 88, of Hugo (formerly Golden Valley), Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026.

Mary (nee Desautels) was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Reo Paul Kreuger. The young couple moved to Fresno, California, wher...

Melinda Kay Curran, known to most simply as Lin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 9,...
02/17/2026

Melinda Kay Curran, known to most simply as Lin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 9, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donna and Harold Georgeson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tom Georgeson.

Lin ...

Paula Perzichilli, age 81, passed peacefully on February 8th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet...
02/12/2026

Paula Perzichilli, age 81, passed peacefully on February 8th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet grace.

Preceded in death by parents Ed and Elsie Carver,
brothers Tom Carver and Mike Carver, parents in law Tom and Norma Perzichilli, siblings in law Bonnie Swanson, D...

Georgios Efthimios Taratsas was born on September 4, 1954 in Pentapoli Greece. He passed away peacefully in his home in ...
02/11/2026

Georgios Efthimios Taratsas was born on September 4, 1954 in Pentapoli Greece. He passed away peacefully in his home in Minneapolis on Sunday February 8th at 8:05am due to complications from pneumonia.

In Greece George grew up playing a sport he always loved, soccer. At 19 he joined the Gree...

In Loving Memory of Antiwone GibsonOctober 11, 1967 – January 24, 2026Antiwone Gibson was born on October 11, 1967, to F...
02/08/2026

In Loving Memory of Antiwone Gibson

October 11, 1967 – January 24, 2026
Antiwone Gibson was born on October 11, 1967, to Fred and Arrella Gibson. On January 24, 2026, he went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family and friends...

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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.