To place an obituary, please include the information from the obituary checklist below in an email to . There is no option to place them through our website.Feel free to contact our obituary desk at 651-228-5263 with any questions. General Information: Your full name, Address (City, State, Zip Code), Phone number, And an alternate phone number (if any) Obituary Specification: Name of Deceased, Obituary Text, A photo in a JPEG or PDF file is preferable, TIF and other files are accepted, we will contact you if there are any issues with the photo. Ad Run dates There is a discount for running more than one day, but this must be scheduled on the first run date to apply. If a photo is used, it must be used for both days for the discount to apply, contact us for more information. Policies: Verification of Death: In order to publish obituaries a name and phone number of funeral home/cremation society is required. We must contact the funeral home/cremation society handling the arrangements during their business hours to verify the death. If the body of the deceased has been donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program, or a similar program, their phone number is required for verification. Please allow enough time to contact them especially during their limited weekend hours. A death certificate is also acceptable for this purpose but only one of these two options are necessary. Guestbook and Outside Websites: We are not allowed to reference other media sources with a guestbook or an obituary placed elsewhere when placing an obituary in print and online. We may place a website for a funeral home or a family email for contact instead; contact us with any questions regarding this matter. Obituary Process: Once your submission is completed, we will fax or email a proof for review prior to publication in the newspaper. This proof includes price and days the notice is scheduled to appear. Please review the proof carefully. We must be notified of errors or changes before the notice appears in the Pioneer Press based on each day's deadlines. After publication, we will not be responsible for errors that may occur after final proofing. Online: All obituaries appear on TwinCities.com with a permanent online guestbook presence. If you wish to have the online presence removed, you can contact us to remove the guestbook online. Changes to an online obituary can be handled through the obituary desk. Call us with further questions. Payment Procedure: Pre-payment is required for all obituary notices prior to publication by the deadline specified below in our deadline schedule. Please call 651-228-5263 with your payment information after you have received the proof and approved its contents. Credit Card: Payment accepted by phone only due to PCI (Payment Card Industry) regulations EFT: Check by phone. Please provide your routing number and account number. Cash: Accepted at our FRONT COUNTER Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 3:30PM Rates: The minimum charge is $162 for the first 10 lines. Every line after the first 10 is $12.20. If the ad is under 10 lines it will be charged the minimum rate of $162. On a second run date, the lines are $8.20 per line, starting w/ the first line. For example: if first run date was 20 lines the cost would be $164. Each photo published is $125 per day. For example: 2 photos in the paper on 2 days would be 4 photo charges at $500. Deadlines: Please follow deadline times to ensure your obituary is published on the day requested. Deadline (no exceptions) MEMORIAM (NON-OBITUARY) REQUEST Unlike an obituary, Memoriam submissions are remembrances of a loved one who has passed. The rates for a memoriam differ from obituaries. Please call or email us for more memoriam information Please call 651-228-5280 for more information. HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (CLOSED WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS) Please submit your memoriam ad to or call 651-228-5280. Copied to Clipboard Benjamin Scott "OP" KURTH Benjamin Scott "OP" KURTH
KURTH Benjamin Scott "OP", Age 46, of West St. Paul, With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Benjamin (OP) Scott Kurth, who left us far too soon on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on March 24, 1978, Ben was a man of adventure, passion, and an undeniable zest for living. His presence was larger than life, and his spirit roamed as wild and free as the open water and winding roads. Ben's love for the water began at an early age, and he was happiest on Big Wood Lake. Ben thrived in the water, whether he was jet-skiing at full throttle, barefoot skiing, cruising on his boat, or bass fishing with one of his handmade lures. His summers at Wood Lake were filled with laughter and adventure — countless joyful moments that will forever resonate with those who loved him. He followed in his father's footsteps, working for the family business, KCI Trucking. Ben spent years working alongside his father, Denny, and his older brother, Hack. He built a reputation for hard work and camaraderie. Eventually, Ben became the proud owner and operator of Sure Shot Construction. He loved what he did, and the people he worked with. To the trucking community, he was affectionately known as "Benny". He had boundless energy and an infectious smile. Ben lived life on his terms, always full of laughter and joy. Every gathering was filled with excitement. Every venture, especially in Las Vegas, was immersed in pure fun. His love for family and friends was fierce and unwavering, and his loyalty ran as deep as the lakes he cherished. Ben is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Kelsey and his father Dennis. He is survived by his loving partner of 27 years, Dawn Danneker, and his best fur friend, Scouty. He also leaves behind his mother, Connie Kurth; his siblings, Carie Zeise (Jason), Dennis Hacken and Linda Rademacher (Mike); his nieces and nephews, Tavin, Tanner, Rowan, Jacob, Joseph, Jessica, Bret, Britney, Bradly, Frank and Lucia; and a wide circle of friends and loved ones who will forever miss his adventurous spirit and unforgettable presence. Though he has left this world, Ben lived life to its fullest and he leaves us with countless memories that will live on in our hearts. A celebration of Ben's life will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120. Friends and family are invited to gather at 4:30, with a service at 5:30, followed by food and refreshments. The celebration will be a time to share stories and honor Ben's adventurous, joy-filled life.
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