Obituaries

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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...

Katrina Ross

Katrina Ross

Feb 6, 2025

Katrina Ross

Age 34, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 6, 2025.

Family is composing an obituary, which you will be able to read here.

A memorial gathering for Ms. Katrina Ross will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 12pm to 4pm at Bradshaw (4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake).

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...

Ky Warrington

Ky Warrington

Feb 3, 2025

Kylan "Ky" Warrington

Age 18 of Lake Elmo

Was taken too soon from us on February 3, 2025. Ky had a huge heart that he wore on his sleeve and a smile that would light up any room. His home is where everyone gathered. He was an avid snowboarder at Trollhaugen. He loved skateboarding and exploring with his friends. Ky...

Christopher Patrick Duffy

Christopher Patrick Duffy

Feb 3, 2025

Born April 19, 1974, departed February 3, 2025 at the age of 50 from natural causes.

Chris knew how to live life with genuine kindness and joy. He always showed selfless compassion with an easy going style. His hobbies included cinema, golfing and bowling. Chris was blessed with a vast amount of authentic lifelong friends. This speaks of his character and...

John Elias

John Elias

Feb 2, 2025

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John Elias, age 75 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents George and Doris Elias; sister Mary Kay (Dickhaus), brother Jim Elias, and sister Joann (McLean).

John is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (Stock) Elias; children Joe (Nicole) Elias, Katie Adrians, Annie...

Arlo Jude Dunn-Thomas

Arlo Jude Dunn-Thomas

Feb 2, 2025

Arlo Jude Dunn-Thomas was born on January 23rd, 2025 and died peacefully in his moms' arms 10 days later on February 2nd, 2025. Arlo was born at 25 weeks and 4 days and was the bravest and strongest baby we have ever known. He made us moms and showed us a love we didn't know was possible. He will be...

Carolyn Ann Henry-Johanson

Carolyn Ann Henry-Johanson

Feb 1, 2025

Age 60 of Saint Paul, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 1 from complications with chemotherapy. 

Carolyn was born in Cloquet Minnesota on May 17, 1964. She graduated from Cromwell High School in 1982 while completing her studies abroad in Finland. She moved to St. Anthony Park in 1989, and she was involved with volunteering at St. Anthony Park elementary when her...

Carol Anton Christiansen

Carol Anton Christiansen

Feb 1, 2025

Carol Anton Christiansen was born to Carl & Mary (Nielsen) Christiansen on October 13, 1934 on a farm near Oberon, North Dakota. He graduated from Oberon High School in 1952. He worked for 40 years for the Soo Line Railroad as a depot agent, relief train dispatcher, program supervisor, and computer instructor until he retired in 1992.

He married Faye Myrtle...

John Saunders

John Saunders

Jan 31, 2025

John M Saunders, 90, of Oak Park Heights, MN formerly of Stone Lake, WI, passed away comfortably on Friday, January 31, 2025.

John was born July 23, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa, son of Merwin B. and Frances M. Saunders. In his adult life, his journey eventually led him to join the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Schleissheim, Germany...

Sharon Kay Bauer

Sharon Kay Bauer

Jan 31, 2025

(nee Rohde), age 79, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully January 31, 2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Gladys; brothers, David, James and Paul Rohde; and sister, LaVonne Dempsey.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Thomas (Lorre) Rhodes, Robert Bauer, Jeanne (Scott) Tadych, and Tom (Sheila) Bauer; grandchildren, Jackie (Ryan) Christensen, Nikki (Matt) Rebischke, Shayna (Heath) Fonnest, Alysia...

Erling Marquez Sanchez

Erling Marquez Sanchez

Jan 30, 2025

Erling Marquez Sanchez

July 17, 2024 - January 30, 2025

With hearts filled with love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Erling. Though his time on earth was brief, he brought immense joy, love, and warmth to everyone who knew him.

From the moment he was born, Erling was surrounded by love. He found comfort...

William and Dorothy Schindler

William and Dorothy Schindler

Jan 30, 2025

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William and Dorothy

Ages 94 and 91 of Apple Valley

Beloved son and daughter, niece and nephew, cousin, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle.

After spending 71 years married, Dorothy and William died just 20 minutes apart on January 30, 2025, two days after sustaining injuries in a serious car accident.

They are survived by their children, David, Susan (Joseph) Peittersen; grandchildren, David II, Isabel, Ryan...

David Needham

David Needham

Jan 30, 2025

David Eugene Needham

07/10/1941 - 01/30/2025

David, who called St. Paul home, was a loving family man and friend. He was preceded in death by his dear parents, Tony and Katherine Needham; and his cherished sister, Aleta. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 60 years, Nancy "Koester" Needham; and their beloved children, Greg (Angie), Gary (Jodi), and Beth (David) Weidner; as...

Barbara Locke

Barbara Locke

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara Rosbrook Locke, age 79 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully January 30, 2025

A celebration of Barb's life will be Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo Street, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service.

James "Jim" Joseph Anderson

James "Jim" Joseph Anderson

Jan 29, 2025

James "Jim" Joseph Anderson

Age 95 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on January 29, 2025.

He was survived by his wife of more than 72 years, Katherine (Kay); 7 children; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and his beloved Springer Spaniel, Dixie.

He had a long and adventurous life, including completing a degree in Civil Engineering in the early 1950s and a Master of Science...

Kerry E. Beecroft

Kerry E. Beecroft

Jan 28, 2025

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Age 56, of Baytown Township, passed away suddenly January 28, 2025.

Preceded in death by father, Eugene. 

He will be sadly missed by mother, Bonnie; sister, Kelly (Steve) Riemenschneider; niece, Nicole Riemenschneider; many other family and friends. 

A celebration of Kerry's life will be Friday, February 21, 2025, 3:00 P.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve...

Aurora Solsrud

Aurora Solsrud

Jan 27, 2025

Aurora Solsrud was a radiant soul whose smile lit up the room when she was born on March 19, 2011. She died by suicide on January 27, 2025. Aurora possessed a spirit as bright and vibrant as the northern lights for which she was named. Throughout her young life, she brought joy and generosity to everyone around her.

Aurora was an...

Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson

Jan 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" Emily Johnson, at the age of 82 on January 27th, 2025 after a long battle with dementia.

Judy was born on May 15th, 1942 to parents Anastacio and Gladys Viray in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by: brothers Carlos and Andy Viray,...

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