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Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Feb 26, 2020

Dennis Charles Johnson, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Ash Wednesday while vacationing in Destin, FL. Dennis was born July 21, 1957 to Donald and Eunice Johnson in Litchfield, MN. He attended rural Litchfield Elementary and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1975.

Dennis achieved his AA in pre-engineering from Willmar Community College and then...

Katelyn Liehr

Katelyn Liehr

Feb 26, 2020

Liehr, Katelyn Marie

Our Beautiful Daughter

Passed away on February 26, 2020, age 16. Survived by parents, Greg and Kristin; siblings, Trevor and Colton; grandparents, Al and Carolyn Liehr, Frank and Mitzi Vikingstad; many family and friends, including her beloved pets, Molly, Rizzo, and Axel. Katelyn was a loving and caring person who touched so many...

Katherine Thompson

Katherine Thompson

Feb 25, 2020

Our dearly loved Kathy, age 47, of Mendota Heights, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center after a courageous and inspirational 14-month battle with a bacterial infection. Preceded in death by her grandparents Carl and Marge Stender (White Bear Lake) and Leo and Kate Mileski (Milwaukee).

Kathy is survived by her parents, Bruce and Kaye...

Muriel Emo

Muriel Emo

Feb 25, 2020

Born Sept 21, 1938 in Brainerd MN, passed away Tuesday Feb 25th. Preceded in death by husband, Mike Emo; parents, Horace and Alice Connolly. Muriel spent most of her life in Minneapolis and her formative years in N. Minneapolis. She was very proud of being a Minnesotan. Muriel loved picnics, holiday gatherings, and spending time with her many grandchildren, especially at the...

Eleanor Luedtke

Eleanor Luedtke

Feb 25, 2020

Age 83 of St. Paul passed away on February 25, 2020. Eleanor was born on April 11, 1936 to Alois and Evelyn Ullman. She went to St. Joseph’s Academy, and married the love of her life, Hugo, in 1955. Eleanor loved to camp and take vacations with her family. Many times, you could find her in the casino. Most...

Harold Busson

Harold Busson

Feb 24, 2020

Busson Harold (Archie) Age 79 of White Bear Lake Passed away February 24th, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, John and Murrial Busson; sisters, Lorraine Hellms, Lucille Jacobsen, Beverly Johnson, Shirley (Mickey) Warner, June Jarvis, Marilyn Atwood and brother, John Busson. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie; son, Matthew; brother, Gary (Dawn) Busson, grandsons, Zachary and Tyler...

Nina Klosinski

Nina Klosinski

Feb 24, 2020

Age 96 of Minneapolis

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Nina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2020.

Nina was a devoted wife and homemaker. In younger years, she loved spending time in her rose garden and always enjoyed receiving flowers. Most of all, she cherished her time with...

Elizabeth "Betty" Strong

Elizabeth "Betty" Strong

Feb 23, 2020

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Strong

Age 83, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully February 23, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Hans Ludwig  Kleine and Mary Elizabeth Morris; son, Andy; and brother-in-law, Dumont Rush.

She will be sadly missed by husband of 63 years, Doyle; children, Sally (John Pilquist) Strong, Patricia (Gary) Christopherson, Stephen (Katya) Strong and...

Bonnie Erickson

Bonnie Erickson

Feb 23, 2020

Age 79, Passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents Goodwin and Norma Erickson.

Survived by her brother, David Erickson; sister Karen Packer; blessed to have had her as a mother are Jeff and Jodi Trebatowski; she was known to her grandson Evan as Granny, whom she adored. Retiring after 20+...

Ruth "Ruthie" Ritzer

Ruth "Ruthie" Ritzer

Feb 22, 2020

Ritzer, Ruth P. “Ruthie”

Age 81 of Stillwater, formerly of Hudson

Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma

Passed away after a short battle with cancer on February 22, 2020.

Ruth worked in antique sales for about 20 years. Her love and passion was Mission Furniture and Homes.

Ruth is preceded...

Vicki Peterson

Vicki Peterson

Feb 22, 2020

Vicki J. Peterson age 72, of Hugo passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2020 of cancer. Preceded in death by father, Robert Fernlund and sister, Jan. Survived by loving husband, Jerry of 51 years; son, Jeff (Jenny); daughter, Jill (Paul) Ice; grandchildren, Justin, Noah, Olivia, Jeremiah, Jack, Chloe, and Jessica; mother, Joyce Fernlund; brother,...

Marvin Zahler

Marvin Zahler

Feb 21, 2020

Marvin E. Zahler, Age 84, of Withrow, went home to the Lord on February 21, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet; children, Mitchell (Maureen) Zahler, Michelle Volgren, Marsha Zahler and Melanie Zahler; Grandchildren Lera (Matt) Beauchane, Aaron Vasatka, Breanna Diedrich, Garrett Diedrich, Anna Volgren and Ethan Volgren.   Great-grandchildren Mila, Paige and Ben Beauchane.  Numerous...

Joel Lundgren

Joel Lundgren

Feb 21, 2020

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

John Eickhof

John Eickhof

Feb 20, 2020

John “Jack” Kenneth Eickhof April 6, 1923 – February 20, 2020

John “Jack” Kenneth Eickhof passed away on February 20, 2020 in St. Paul at the age of 96. Jack was born on April 6, 1923 to Denora and Otto Eickhof in Crookston, Minnesota. Jack was the second child of three sons, having an...

Mabel Holman

Mabel Holman

Feb 20, 2020

Age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 20, 2020. Born in rural Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Mabel married Merlin Holman June 9, 1956 and raised their family in Conrath. She devoted her life to putting the needs of others before her own. Her compassion and desire to help family and friends was a gift she gave willingly and was...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Feb 20, 2020

Johnson Virginia (Jini) May Age 92 Passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2020 Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, James; parents, Arthur and Ruth (Touschardt) Bowen; brother, Arthur Bowen; cherished daughter, Barbara Kallusky; and great-grand daughter, Ezra Quinn Ribbens. Survived by her loving children, Cathy Spear (Ted), Randy Johnston (Jan), John...

Roger Yelkin

Roger Yelkin

Feb 20, 2020

Roger H. Yelkin is survived by his wife, Cora; son, Bruce; daughter, Barbara (John) Grythe; grandchildren, Matthew, Jamie, Nicholas and Isaac; great grandchildren, Vivian, Matthew Jr., Tristin and Olivia. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 11:30AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Lane #2). A celebration of life luncheon will follow beginning at 12:30PM at American...

Donald Nicklay

Donald Nicklay

Feb 19, 2020

Age 71 of St. Paul

Passed away on February 19, 2020.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Catherine; sister, Joanne.

He is survived by his siblings, Jack (Judy), Phyllis (Jim) Putz, Mary (Chuck) Cloutier, Tom (Mary).

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, February 24th at Church...

Audrey Ratkovich

Audrey Ratkovich

Feb 19, 2020

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Audrey (Alseth)

Age 87 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully February 19, 2020. Survived by children, Steven, Mary Adolphson, Jana, Peter; grandchildren, Jesalee (Chris), Kirstee (Trevor), Benjamin, Shelbee, Casidee, Jake; great-grandchildren, Liliana, Oskar, Zachary; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph S. and Irene Alseth; husband of 58...

Nelson Hardy

Nelson Hardy

Feb 18, 2020

Nelson James Hardy passed away on February 18th, 2020 at the age of 41. Nelson is predeceased by Father Nels William Hardy. Grandparents Eileen & Walter Woodbeck and Donna & Bob Hardy. Nelson is survived by his loving Mother Sherry Hardy and daughter Angela Rabbitt. Nelson is lovingly remembered by Renne Woodbeck, David Woodbeck his brother-in-law Jason Rabbitt...

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