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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

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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...

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...