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Ute Christel Erickson

Ute Christel Erickson

Feb 18, 2025

Of Stillwater, passed away peacefully February 18, 2025. 

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and daughter, Sabine. 

Survived by son, Michael Bugs; family here and in Germany, and her many friends. 

Memorial service Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 North 4th Street, Stillwater with visitation one hour prior to the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to...

Kathrine Toft Nielsen

Kathrine Toft Nielsen

Feb 18, 2025

Kathrine Toft Nielsen was born March 23, 1939 in Ramsey, Minnesota to Peder Toft and Lucretia Hennager. She died on February 18, 2025. 

Kathie completed high school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, graduated from both Dana and Waldorf Colleges, and in 1977 completed a Master's Degree in special education from St. Cloud State University. 

She married Ron Nielsen on June 3, 1963...

June Anderson

June Anderson

Feb 14, 2025

June Ann Anderson (Miller) was born June 29, 1930 in St Paul, Minnesota to Frank H Miller and Marie L Opalinsky. She passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Arbor Glen Senior Living in Lake Elmo.

She has proceeded in death by her loving husband Marvin, son Brent, grandson Dylan and sister Eileen. She will be forever...

Nancy Ann Swanson

Nancy Ann Swanson

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Ann Swanson (nee Pitzel)

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nancy Ann Swanson (nee Pitzel), age 59. She took her last breath with her family at her side on February 13th 2025, at St. John's Hospital. Nancy was born on May 2, 1965, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in and called White Bear Lake her home....

James R. Brandon

James R. Brandon

Feb 12, 2025

James (Jim) R. Brandon, age 66, passed away on February 12, 2025, in White Bear Lake, MN after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Jim was born on July 7th, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD to David and Barbara (Mulhair) Brandon. In 1968, the family moved to Winona, MN, where Jim attended St....

Lan Nguyen

Lan Nguyen

Feb 12, 2025

Lan Nguyen,

Age 84, of Oakdale, Minnesota formerly of Nghe An, Vietnam, passed away on February 12, 2025.

A public Visitation will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street).

Mass of Christian Burial service for Mr. Lan Nguyen will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at...

Nancy Griffith

Nancy Griffith

Feb 9, 2025

Nancy Marie (Benson) Griffith, age 86, died in peace in Stillwater, MN on February 9, 2025.

Nancy resided at Lake Andrew in New London, MN permanently since 1999. She cherished her time at Lake Andrew watching the loons, taking boat rides around the lake, sitting on the porch watching the birds and entertaining family and friends. Nancy was proud of her...

Terrance Needham

Terrance Needham

Feb 9, 2025

Needham

Terrance Anthony

August 7, 1950 - February 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Terrance "Terry" Anthony Needham, 74, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Terry passed away on February 9, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary "Koke" Needham; his children, Shannon (Ken) and Jason; and his cherished grandchildren,...

Sonia B. Scheele

Sonia B. Scheele

Feb 9, 2025

Sonia Beverly Scheele (Olson)

Passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her children, on February 9, 2025, age 92. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Beatrice; sister, Mavis Myren (Roger), and brother Rev. Gary Olson. Survived by husband of 41 years, Albert; children, Scott McLellan (DeLaura), and Pamela Pike; grandchildren, Micah (Lauren), Lydia (Charles), Jacob (Kristen), Ariel...

Donavon Grenier

Donavon Grenier

Feb 8, 2025

Donavon E. Grenier

Age 94, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Preceded in death by wife, Doris; son, Michael, parents, Henry and Mary; siblings, Gloria, George, Willard, Charles, and Joyce. He will be sadly missed by sons, Ronald and James; grandchildren, Thomas, Shannon and Jordan; great-granddaughter, Aurora; sisters, Rose and Betty; other family and friends. Memorial Gathering...

Lah Say

Lah Say

Feb 7, 2025

Lah Say

Age 31, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 7, 2025.

Funeral services for Mr. Lah Say will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Keith Englund

Keith Englund

Feb 7, 2025

Age 89, of Lakeland, passed away on February 7, 2025.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Marge; his brother, Garth; and his sister, Marcia.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan; and children and grandchildren Jeff (Pam) Englund, Kari (Joel) Root, Paige (Bryan) Christensen, Alec Englund, Trevor Englund, Morgan Root, Connor Root, Jack Englund, Ali...

Anne Isabel (Millie) Schure

Anne Isabel (Millie) Schure

Feb 7, 2025

Anne Schure was born on a farm in Glassville, New Brunswick, Canada, to John and Beatrice Millie. She died peacefully in the sunroom of her townhouse in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in home hospice.

Anne met her husband Garrett Schure in Presque Isle, Maine, while bowling. They lived in the Chicago area for many years before moving to Minnesota. With Garrett...

Jerry (Gerald) Sharon

Jerry (Gerald) Sharon

Feb 7, 2025

Age 92, passed away February 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His life was filled with love, wisdom, and countless stories that will forever echo in our hearts. He taught many the meaning of kindness, hard work, and resilience. His laughter was contagious, and his presence brought warmth to every room. Though he is no longer with us, his...

Mary Margaret Bell

Mary Margaret Bell

Feb 6, 2025



Margaret passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2025. Margaret was born in Kansas City, KS on March 22, 1922 to Rudy and Emelia Pavlich. When she was 9 months old her parents moved to Minneapolis, MN where she met and eventually married Donald Bell. One of her greatest attributes was her thankfulness for all things she was...

Katrina Ross

Katrina Ross

Feb 6, 2025

Katrina Cietta Ross

A radiant light in the lives of all who knew her, Katrina passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 34.

Born October 13, 1990, Katrina possessed an unforgettable spirit. Eccentric, magnetic, and utterly beautiful, her presence was a gift. she had a remarkable ability to make those around her smile and laugh until...

Dennis L. Pederson

Dennis L. Pederson

Feb 4, 2025

Of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on February 4, 2025 at the age of 73 of natural causes.

Dennis graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1969 and the University of Minnesota in 1973. He married the love of his life, Julie, in 1976. For most of his career, he worked at U.S. Bank as a Personal and Business Banking Officer. Later in...

Steven Vang

Steven Vang

Feb 4, 2025

Steven Vang

Age 41, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 4, 2025.

Funeral services for Mr. Steven Vang will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Stillwater.

Cynthia "Boots" Huhnke

Cynthia "Boots" Huhnke

Feb 4, 2025

Age 91, of Bayport, passed away February 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Bill; brothers, Ernest John, Roger, Jim and John Tietz; and sister, Gloria Requa. 

Survived by children, Wayne (Michelle) Huhnke and Dorothy Bialke; grandchildren, Sierra and Quinn Huhnke, Anna (Andrew) and Ben Bialke; brother, Ernie (Deb) Tietz; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Private family service will be held...

Dean Arthur Shafer

Dean Arthur Shafer

Feb 4, 2025

Age 85 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2025 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. 

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lynn A (Stevens) Shafer, and his sister Susan (Shafer) Peterson of Duluth, MN. Dean grew up in Duluth, attended Duluth East public schools, and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1963...

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