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Nona Okerstrom

Nona Okerstrom

Feb 17, 2020

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Nona Lee

Age 71, of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully February 17, 2020 after a 7-month journey with cancer.  Nona was born in Cloquet, Minnesota.  She is the daughter of the late Bill and Helen Engen.

Nona is survived by her loving husband of 53...

William Bickner

William Bickner

Feb 17, 2020

We’ve all heard the expression, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” but there was seemingly nothing he couldn’t figure out how to do, and do well.

Bill was born in Worthington, Minnesota, December 27, 1929, some two months after the start of The Great Depression, to William Isadore Bickner and Mary Lucille Bickner (Jackson), the oldest of what would eventually be four. It was...

Donald Jacobson

Donald Jacobson

Feb 16, 2020

Age 72, of Minneapolis, died February 16, 2020.

He is preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Marjorie Jacobson; sister, Lois Jacobson; brother, Richard Jacobson; and mother-in-law, Marla Wahl.

He will be missed by wife, Mary Jacobson; son, Eric Jacobson; daughters, Linda Jacobson (Daniel Wadena) and Shannon Jacobson (Michael Gordon); granddaughters, Makayla Jacobson and Valerie...

Audrey Jensen

Audrey Jensen

Feb 16, 2020

Audrey Jane Jensen

Age 85, of Stillwater, formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 16, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband, Sherwood “Woody”; parents, Maurice and Irene Onsgard; sisters, Carole Simonet and Brenda Trehus.  She will be sadly missed by children, Vanesa (Bill) Soukup...

William Gardner

William Gardner

Feb 16, 2020

Age 91, former Dean of the College of Education at the University of Minnesota, passed away peacefully in St. Paul, MN on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was the proud son of English and Swedish immigrant parents, a child of the Depression, an intellect of the highest order, a committed teacher and mentor, an involved citizen of our country,...

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

Feb 16, 2020

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

Age 85, of Stillwater, died peacefully February 16, 2020

He will be sadly missed by wife, Eloise; daughter, Collene Martin; and son, Bernard; grandchildren, Ryan Ganser, David Martin (Carly Nelson) and Samuel Aurelius; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Cassidy and Courtney; sister, Kate Anderson; other family and friends.  Mass of...

Jean Remington

Jean Remington

Feb 16, 2020

Age 88 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020. Jean was a woman of real grit and love and style, a successful hard-working businessperson and avid traveler who loved her hometown, Chisholm, and who never forgot how to laugh at herself and at the world.

Jean is preceded in death by parents Raymond...

Charlotte Beck

Charlotte Beck

Feb 16, 2020

Beck, Charlotte  M.

Joined her husband of 54 years, Harold, on February 16, 2020, age 93. Survived by 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Prayer Service Friday, February 21, 7:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation 4-7 P.M.

Thwen Say

Thwen Say

Feb 15, 2020

Services are to be announced.

Joel Adamic

Joel Adamic

Feb 15, 2020

Joel G. Adamic

Age 69, of Stillwater, went home to the Lord February 15, 2020. Joel was a man who lived his faith by example. He guided without judgement, allowing his children to make their decisions, standing by whatever the results may be with a support and love. He forgave readily and without question. In his quickness...

Avis Fellman

Avis Fellman

Feb 15, 2020

Avis was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15th, 2020. She was 87 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fellman; and son, Douglas Fellman. She is survived by her 8 children, Terry (Teri) Fellman, Deborah (Gene) Patrin, Sandra (Allen) Hanley, Paula (Steve) Fellman, Greg...

Keith Friendshuh, D.V.M.

Keith Friendshuh, D.V.M.

Feb 15, 2020

Friendshuh, Keith, D.V.M.

Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, age 74. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cherry; son, Todd (Angela Giuliani, along with their children, Noah and Anna) and daughter, Keri Furlano (Brent, along with their children, Aaron and Abi). Attended St. John’s University and U of M Veterinary College, Class of 1970. Practiced veterinary...

Robert "Bob" Schwarz

Robert "Bob" Schwarz

Feb 14, 2020

Age 59, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in the twilight hours of Valentine’s Day.

Bob was born 1/23/1961 in Mpls. He resided in Faribault, MN until 1995 before moving to the Longfellow area in Mpls. He enjoyed touring the Duluth Harbor, camping and fishing around MN. Bob worked at Metro Resources Tech Park until Jan 2018. He loved...

Lynda Hansen

Lynda Hansen

Feb 14, 2020

Lynda Belle (Van Syckel) Hansen

Age 67

Died peacefully on February 14, 2020

Lynda is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Hansen, and her mother, Clairolyn Neely. She is survived by her daughter, Janis Hansen, and granddaughter, Yuliana Wekseth, daughter’s partner, Mark Stone and his daughters, Emily and Johanna Stone,...

Catherine Weyrens

Catherine Weyrens

Feb 14, 2020

Kate Kugler Weyrens

Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on February 14, 2020.  Born January 18, 1937 in St. Paul, the eldest of the three daughters of Kate McIntosh Kugler and Dr. Alexis Kugler.  She is now reunited (on Valentine’s Day!) with her husband of fifty-two years, Jack.  Kate is survived by twin...

Harold Jackle

Harold Jackle

Feb 13, 2020

Jackle, Harold M.

Went home to the Lord on February 13, 2020, age 90. Preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Bonnie. Survived by children, Dan and Diana; grandchildren, Jacquelyn T. Thorsen, Joe Daniels (Dawn), and  Michael Strom; great-grandchildren, Tasha Perry (Andrew) and Samantha Tufenk. Retired from 3M. Service Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 A.M. at ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN...

Maung Gyi

Maung Gyi

Feb 13, 2020

Service pending

Donald Klatke

Donald Klatke

Feb 13, 2020

Don joined the family of Walter E. and Clara Austad Klatke on September 23, 1929, the first born of four siblings.  He is survived by his three siblings – James Klatke (Bea), Marlys Edlund and Mary Nygren (Mel).

After Don was honorably discharged from the Army in 1953 he continued his education at the University of Minnesota...

Carol Klitzke

Carol Klitzke

Feb 13, 2020

KLITZKE Carol Lindberg Age 66, of St. Paul Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Elizabeth; and brother, Robert. Survived by siblings, Chuck and Marcia; and special friend, Philip. Private burial at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi.

Shaw Lwa

Shaw Lwa

Feb 13, 2020

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