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Joseph "Jay" Westwater Jr.

Joseph "Jay" Westwater Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Described by his son, Nathan, as a great man, Jay left this earth reluctantly on January 29, 2021. Uniquely curious, kind, boyish and conscientious, his easy temperament belied his strong drive.

Born in 1955 in Dorchester, MA, and raised in Falls Church, VA and Louisville, KY, Jay went to Boston College, law school at Georgetown, and medical...

Deborah Bixby

Deborah Bixby

Jan 29, 2021

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Jon Speich

Jon Speich

Jan 29, 2021

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Jon Paul Speich ,"Spiker" age 52, of Bayport and Stillwater passed away on January 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, David & Leona Speich. Survived by daughters, Jenna (Michael) Welch and their son Nolan,  Caitlin Speich and her son Weslee; fiancee, Cheryl Haase and her daughters Lauren and...

Jenny Maher

Jenny Maher

Jan 29, 2021

Jenny Lynn Maher

Born on February 4th, 1971 in Red Wing, MN. She passed away peacefully on January 29th at the age of 49 in Stillwater, MN (formerly of St. Cloud & Starbuck, MN). Jenny was just a few days shy of her 50th birthday. Jenny was an extremely strong individual who loved music, singing, her Gigi doll, and...

Jami Londino

Jami Londino

Jan 29, 2021

Jami Londino of Stillwater, MN, died unexpectedly January 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph Martin Londino and Marilyn Yvonne Londino. She is survived by siblings, Joseph Londino, Janel Londino and Julie (Damien) Londino-Green; nephews, Satchel, Rainer and Holden Londino-Green and CJ Londino-O’Neal; nieces, Emma and Taylor Joswiak; and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and close...

Patricia Whetstone

Patricia Whetstone

Jan 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Anne Whetstone. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michelle "Shelly" Paulsen

Michelle "Shelly" Paulsen

Jan 26, 2021

Michelle ‘Shelly’ Ann (Watchman) Paulsen

Paulsen, Michelle ‘Shelly’ Ann (Watchman), age 67 of White Bear Lake, passed away on January 26th, 2021. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Morris and Mari-Ann Watchman.  She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband of 40 years, Greg. Her two loving daughters, Amy (Scott) and Brittany.  She was adored by...

Edward Grieman

Edward Grieman

Jan 26, 2021

Grieman, Edward G.

Age 85 of Hugo, MN

Passed away on January 26, 2021 after a long illness. Edward was born in St. Paul, MN on May 3, 1935 to George and Catherine (Nee: Mollner) Griemann, and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1953. He proudly served his country in the Air Force from...

Karna Schafer

Karna Schafer

Jan 24, 2021

Karna Kay Schafer

Of Stillwater

Born June 13, 1967

Passed away at home on January 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with ALS.

Preceded in death by parents, Rod and Lou Marschke and brother, Scott.

Karna was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and...

Jesse Chapman

Jesse Chapman

Jan 24, 2021

Jesse D. Chapman passed away peacefully on January 24 at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota with Marylyn, his wife and daughter Lisa at his side.

He was born in Preston, Idaho, the son of Muriel (Roper) and Floyd Chapman. Jesse had two sisters, Carma Rae Novak, deceased, and Deanne (Wendell) Langman, of California.

His beloved...

Kent Maffitt

Kent Maffitt

Jan 23, 2021

Kent Maffitt passed into eternal life on Saturday January 23rd 2021.  He was born on February 24th 1936 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Floyd and Helen (nee Newton) Maffitt and grew up on a family farm near Sidney, Iowa.  Though he lived in Missouri while earning his bachelor’s degree, he lived 63 of his 85 years in Minnesota.

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Richard Friedl

Richard Friedl

Jan 21, 2021

On January 21 Richard “Dick” Friedl passed into eternal life at the age of 92, succumbing to the debilitating effects that Covid left behind. Richard was born in Saint Paul, MN on January 14, 1929 to Richard Friedl and Gertrude (Zientek) Friedl. He attended St. Bernard’s Grade School and Washington High School. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S....

Florence Voelker

Florence Voelker

Jan 21, 2021

Florence E. Voelker age 95 of Stillwater passed away on January 21, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, William and Minnie (Bacholke) Voelker; brothers, Melvin, William and Frederick Voelker; nephew, Melvin Voelker, Jr.; great nephew, Christoph Hubman and great niece, Brenda Westbrook. Survived by nieces and nephews, Susan Lundstrom, Patrick Voelker, Lori Christenson and Carol Splittstoesser; William Voelker (Sonnie),...

Jerry Langner

Jerry Langner

Jan 21, 2021

Jerry Jay Langner

Age 56, of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Dorothy; brother, Kevin; sister, Beverly Wolf; wife, JoAnne; and four legged companion, TJ.

Survived by sisters, Brenda (Patrick) Dallager and Darlene (Clyde) Engel; brother, Duane (Debbie) Farness; former spouse, Tricia...

Plaw Lay

Plaw Lay

Jan 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Plaw Lay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Caroline Strugala

Caroline Strugala

Jan 20, 2021

Caroline Strugala

Age 85, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 after testing positive for Covid-19.

Preceded in death by husband Edward; parents William and Marie Heifort; sister Kay Heifort; brothers Henry and Allen Heifort. Survived by daughter Janet Strugala (Anthony Ketcham); son William (Billy) Strugala; brother Kenneth (Geraldine) Heifort; nieces,...

Catherine "Cay" Peloquin

Catherine "Cay" Peloquin

Jan 20, 2021

Peloquin, Catherine “Cay” A.

Age 57 of Centerville

Passed away due to complications from kidney cancer on January 20, 2021.

Cay is preceded in death by her father, George Buhl; brother, Greg Buhl.

She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Tim; children, Derek (Tori), Nathan, Tyler; grandson, Wyatt;...

Vanessa Knutson

Vanessa Knutson

Jan 20, 2021

Vanessa Lynn Knutson

Age 42, of St. Paul, died suddenly January 20, 2021.

Preceded in death by uncle, Eddie; and aunt, Fran.  She will be sadly missed by fiancé, Dayon Michael Durick, Sr.; children, Dayon, Jr., Damon, Dakota, Daylani Durick; parents, Tom and Linda Knutson; sisters, Jessica (John) Clear and Amy (Mike) Lorentz;...

Vikij Xiong

Vikij Xiong

Jan 19, 2021

Vikij Xiong

Age 25

Passed away on Jaunary 19, 2021. ---------------------- Livestream:

Norma Jump

Norma Jump

Jan 19, 2021

Jump, Norma C.

Age 99, passed away at home on January 19, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley; sister, Elsie (Kenneth) Oney; son-in-law, Otto Sczepanski. Survived by daughter, Jackie Sczepanski; grandson, Todd (Marri) Sczepanski; grandchildren, Annie (Darrick), Nicole (Jerry), and Isaac; great-grandchildren, Sadie and David; many nieces and nephews. Talented porcelain painter; loved ballroom dancing and...

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