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Marlanda Salak

Marlanda Salak

Jul 11, 2024

Marlanda P. Salak

Age 35 of Woodbury, MN, passed away on July 11, 2024.



The service for Marlanda will be held on Sunday, July 21st at 12:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Gary A. Bier

Gary A. Bier

Jul 10, 2024

Gary Allen Bier, age 68, of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Gary was born on November 6, 1955 to Adam and Gladys (Ryle) Bier in Robbinsdale, MN and grew up in Minneapolis. Gary attended Marshall High School in St. Paul. Gary worked as a dispatch operator for Metro Transit for 38 years. He proudly served as...

Gilbert Anthony Jansen

Gilbert Anthony Jansen

Jul 9, 2024

Gilbert (Gil) Jansen, a long time Stillwater resident, died on July 9th, 2024 at the age of 86. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loving partner, children and grandchildren.

Gil is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Nancy; daughters, LuAnn and Kim; and son, Tom.

He is survived by his partner of 20 years, Gudrun Bartkey (Goody); children, Bob...

Gerald Newton Griffith

Gerald Newton Griffith

Jul 8, 2024

Gerald Newton Griffith, 95, passed away at 11:11 on July 8th, bringing his well-lived life to a peaceful close. He was attended in death as he was in life by his beloved daughter Lori and her husband Dan.

Jerry was born in Portland, OR, in January 1929, to Mary and Jesse Esta Griffith. As kids, Jerry and his brother William (Bill)...

Eileen Johnson Goetzke

Eileen Johnson Goetzke

Jul 7, 2024

Eileen Johnson Goetzke, cherished mother and grandmother, peacefully went on to be with her Lord on July 7, 2024, at the age of 92 with her family at her side. Eileen was born in Gilbert, MN on November 28, 1931, to Einar and Sadie Sissala, In 1954, she married Robert (Bob) Johnson of Makinen, MN, with whom they raised five...

Kathi Mary Millington

Kathi Mary Millington

Jul 4, 2024

Dear Nana-lamb,

We wonder how

many rainbows

your absolutely

beautiful sky-blue

eyes have witnessed in your lifetime &

how many times you gazed at whatever the sky

presented & were

so completely in serenity

with all of it; the wicked storms, the peaceful calm, the knock-down winds, the glorious clouds that look like a stunning painting above as the sun glitter-shines on their soft edges.



You were absolute contentment, love,...

Darlene Svoboda

Darlene Svoboda

Jul 3, 2024

On July 3rd , Darlene (Sederlund) Svoboda was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was undoubtedly met at Heaven's door by her loving parents, Herbert and Ruth Sederlund, her in-laws, Frank and Agnes Svoboda, and her beloved dog, Scruffy (along with MANY other special pups and grand-pups)!

Dar was born in Siren, Wisconsin, on December 8th,...

Dr. Donald Leroy Wyse

Dr. Donald Leroy Wyse

Jul 2, 2024

Donald Leroy Wyse, 77, of Shoreview, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with his loving wife and family at his side. Don loved his family and was a visionary for agriculture, education, and community development. 

Don was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on June 6, 1947, the son of Earl and Ruth (Garner) Wyse. He grew up on the family...

Charles Dudas

Charles Dudas

Jul 1, 2024

Age 80 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024. Chuck was an avid sportsman with a passion for hunting, fishing, camping and boating. He loved to spend hours in his shop building rustic furniture and creating art out of found objects. He loved to travel with his family on cruises all over the world, they were able to experience...

Ker Ler

Ker Ler

Jul 1, 2024

Ker Ler

Age 42 of St. Paul, MN, passed away on July 1, 2024.



Funeral services for Mrs. Ker Ler will be held on Friday, July 12 at 10:30 AM at Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Ave. W) with visitation at 10:00 AM.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul.

Mary Jirik

Mary Jirik

Jul 1, 2024

Mary F. Jirik

Age 92 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; parents, Charles and Esther Rogers; brother, John Rogers; sister, Joan Harris; granddaughter, Mary Ammons; and friend, Howard Eckstrom.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Kohl, Cindy Nelson, Betsy Johnson, Vickie (Gregg) Copeland, Mark (Joan) Jirik; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings,...

Za Xiong

Za Xiong

Jun 29, 2024

Za Xiong, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1960, in Laos. Despite challenges, Za found strength and resilience in her upbringing alongside her younger brother. Her life's journey took her through hardship and love, shaping her into the remarkable woman we remember today.

...

Colin James Gantz

Colin James Gantz

Jun 28, 2024

Colin James Gantz

Age 42, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died June 28, 2024 following a long battle with addiction. 

Colin was born September 19, 1981, in Park Ridge, Illinois, and grew up in Wascott, Wisconsin, graduating from Northwood High School in 2000. Colin had been thriving in his recovery journey and had recently begun working toward a degree at Minneapolis College when he...

David C. Spencer

David C. Spencer

Jun 28, 2024

David C. Spencer 89, passed away peacefully on June 28 at Boutwells Landing, Stillwater, MN.

David was born on June 19, 1935, in Almont, MI. He attended Romeo High School participating in football and baseball. His proudest moment was getting two hits off of Dick Raditz. Following high school, he began working at Pontiac Motors, fulfilling many expectations. Lasting just 6...

Timothy "Tim" Anderson, Jr.

Timothy "Tim" Anderson, Jr.

Jun 27, 2024

Age 54 of Hugo passed away on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Tim, Sr.; and his beloved animals, Kali and Jimmy.

He will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his wife of 37 years, Cassie & dog Gillis; mom, Pat & step-father, Dan; siblings, Mark (Joanna), Molly, and Dan (Katie); sister in law, Marissa...

Gary Reinhardt

Gary Reinhardt

Jun 25, 2024

Gary Leo Reinhardt

Gary Leo Reinhardt (80) passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024. Born June 30, 1943 to the late Leo and Helen Reinhardt, Gary lived a life full of active service to family, country, and community.

Gary made many life-long friends as a student at Saint Bernard's high school as part of the first graduating class. He...

Lorraine Knapp

Lorraine Knapp

Jun 25, 2024

Lorraine M. Knapp (Kasenow)

Beloved Mother; aged 99 years of Maplewood, MN. Passed away June 24, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Geoffrey; brothers, Tom and Fran.

Survived by sons, Frank, John and Mike.

We are grateful for our mother's long life and loving care of her family.

Private family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Matthew J. Thueson

Matthew J. Thueson

Jun 25, 2024

Age 60, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully June 25, 2024.

Preceded in death by father, Peter A. He will be sadly missed by mother, Connie; sister, Sheryl (Kevin) Daas; brothers, Greg (Cindy) and Peter; niece, Hanna; other family and friends. 

Matt worked for Truck Utilities for over 36 years. 

A celebration of Matt’s life will be Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 5:00 P.M. at...

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