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Eileen Rydeen

Eileen Rydeen

Apr 17, 2019

Eileen Ann (Oppek) Rydeen slipped away on April 17, 2019, due to cancer, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Worthington, MN. Obtained a nursing degree and moved to the farm north of Stillwater to raise a big family with Bud. Now reunited in heaven with parents, Ethel and Clarence Oppek, son Peter, and sister Caroline Ling. Will...

Merlin Dowdall

Merlin Dowdall

Apr 17, 2019

Dowdall Merlin James Age 86, of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by Barbara, loving wife of 54 years; parents, Charles and Elsie; sister, Delores; and infant daughter, Peggy Ann. Merl will be greatly missed by children, Steve (Sue), Mark (Lynne), Mike (Janet), Brad (Missy), and Charles (Kristin); brother, Don...

Nou Lee

Nou Lee

Apr 16, 2019

Nou Hang Lee, at age 66, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on April 16, 2019.

She was born on August 10, 1952 in Xiengkhouang, Laos.  The eldest of nine children to parents Song Koua Hang and Yeu Yang.

In 1972 she married Vang Neng Lee, who fought in the "Secret War", which ended in...

Daniel Dodge

Daniel Dodge

Apr 16, 2019

DODGE Daniel R. Husband, father, Son, brother, uncle, friend Passed away unexpectedly at home on April 16, 2019. He is survived by wife, Diane Eagon Dodge; son, Adam (Martha Grave) Dodge; stepdaughter, Haley Eagon; stepsons, David (Heather) Silva, Eric (Brittney) Sandquist, Andy (Elizabeth) Vetter; parents, Juliann Johnson, Harold (Cynthia Martz) Dodge; siblings, Carl (Jeri) Dodge, Christina (Scott Rogers) Dodge, Ben...

Theodore Rockne

Theodore Rockne

Apr 15, 2019

Funeral Home Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082

Dorothy Turner

Dorothy Turner

Apr 14, 2019

Dorothy "Dot" Wingfield Turner, 92, of Woodbury, MN, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday April 14th, 2019. Dot was one of eleven children born to Webb and Pearl Wingfield on October 19th, 1926 in Martinsville, VA. Dot married Henry Turner and lovingly raised their four children in Williamsburg, VA and moved to Anderson, SC in 1970. She moved to...

Marianne Nack

Marianne Nack

Apr 14, 2019

Marianne Beth Mathre Nack, 77, of Minneapolis MN passed away after a brief illness on April 14, 2019. Marianne was born in Chicago, IL on December 7, 1941, daughter of the late Raymond and Beulah Mathre, long time missionaries in Cameroon, Africa. She graduated from Northwestern Nursing School in 1965. Most of her nursing career was spent as a Mother/Baby...

Norma Swanson

Norma Swanson

Apr 13, 2019

SWANSON Norma Age 94, of Stillwater Passed away on April 13, 2019 Preceded in death by husband LeRoy. Survived by children, Dennis (Sue), Peter (Kim), Maureen (Kevin) Wilson, John (Carol), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters: one surviving brother, Harold, and sister-in-law, Ruth Larson. Norma was born on the family farm in Lindstrom, MN October 16, 1924. She attended...

Mary Giles

Mary Giles

Apr 11, 2019

Giles, Mary Internationally recognized fiber artist Mary Giles died April 11 at her home on the St. Croix River near Stillwater, Minnesota. Ms. Giles represented the United States at the 10th International Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland, in Contemporary International Basketry at the Barbicon Center, London, was recognized as the Master of Fiber art by the Renwick Alliance, Renwick...

Lorraine Bruchu

Lorraine Bruchu

Apr 10, 2019

BRUCHU (Radke) Lorraine Of Bayport Passed away April 10, 2019 Lorraine was preceded in death by parents, Henry & Alma Radke of Somerset, WI; husband, Edward Bruchu; granddaughter, Leah Bruchu; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by daughter, Deb (Kevin) Anez; son, Jim (Annette); grandchildren, Kevin Jr., Brad, Bob & Ryan Anez, Neil & Billy Bruchu; 7 great-grandchildren, and many...

Paula Costilla

Paula Costilla

Apr 9, 2019

Passed peacefully at home on April 9, 2019 age 83. Preceded in death by husband, George Sr; sons, Robert and Hector; daughter, Guadalupe; grandsons, George III Costilla, Alex Rocha. Survived by children George Jr. (Oksana), Lupe, Denise (Carlton Reynolds), David, Ann, Linda (David Rocha), Tony (Victoria), and Patrick; Caregivers, Lorraine (Sonya); 112 grandchildren. Mass of Catholic Burial 11 AM on...

Charles Marsh

Charles Marsh

Apr 8, 2019

MARSH Charles H. Passed peacefully at his winter home April 8, 2019, age 97 Survived by companion of 16 years, Barbara Stephens; children, Charles (Debbie), Marlene (Dale) Howey; grandchildren, Kris (Jon) Mueller, Tony Howey; great-granddaughter, Savanna Mueller. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Olga; wife, Arlene Marsh; 5 sisters. Charles enjoyed a career with the United States Postal Service/RPO,...

Velvet Wing

Velvet Wing

Apr 8, 2019

Velvet Lynn (McNeil) Wing, age 56, passed away on April 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; sons, Michael Anthony (Branisha) Cheramie, John Paul (Jay) Cheramie; grandson on the way, Jackson Isiah Cheramie; father, John McNeil; siblings, David (Ann) McNeil, Josie (Guy) Swagart, Eddie McNeil, Evie (John) Frisch, Charley (Robert) Bingham; many nieces, nephews, friends. She was preceded...

George Chiarella

George Chiarella

Apr 8, 2019

Age 69 of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2019. George was a proud navy veteran. George is preceded in death by dad, George Chiarella. He is survived by wife, Linda; children, Kristine (Daren) Anderson, Brian (Cathy) Chiarella; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Anderson, Nicholas Anderson, Sam Brust, Abby Brust; mom, Helen Chiarella; brother, Steve (Sue) Chiarella; and little...

Daryl Zimmer

Daryl Zimmer

Apr 8, 2019

Daryl Zimmer, 76, of Houlton, WI and Hereford, AZ died tragically in a motorcycle accident near Sonoita, Arizona on Monday, April 8. Daryl, the 5th of five children, was born and raised in Waite Park, Minnesota and graduated from Cathedral High School, St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1961. He attended college at St. John's University, Collegeville, MN graduating in 1965 with...

Bob Davis

Bob Davis

Apr 7, 2019

DAVIS Bob Age 71, of Marine on St. Croix Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He will be sadly missed by wife, Jeannie; father, Ronny Schmidt; children, Bryan (Chris) Davis, Jenni (Justin) Viken, Sherry (Jeremy) Rasmussen, Lance (Melissa) Nelson and Rusty (Tamara) Davis; 11 grandchildren and one on the way; family friend, Jason King; many other family and friends. A...

Lawrence Driscoll

Lawrence Driscoll

Apr 7, 2019

DRISCOLL Lawrence "Larry" Age 77, of Stillwater Passed away suddenly April 7, 2019 Preceded in death by parents, 1 sister and 2 brothers. Survived by wife, Sandy; children, Mike (Brenda), Jim "Bimmer" (Lisa), and Scott (Tami); 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, 1 sister, many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION...

John Parcheta

John Parcheta

Apr 7, 2019

It is with great sadness that we remember the passing of Jack Parcheta (78) of Stillwater MN, on April 7, 2019. Jack was vacationing in Steamboat Springs, CO when he suffered a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ollie Parcheta and son-in-law Jeff Scheidt of Steamboat Springs. After graduating from General Motors Institute as...

Keith Pitzer

Keith Pitzer

Apr 6, 2019

Went home to visit Jesus on April 6, 2019. He is survived by wife, Barbara Pitzer; children, Debra, Kevin, Dawn and Andrea; step-children, Karl and Brett; grandchildren, Matthew, Jestin, Jillian, Jamen, Audreanna, Tyler, Antony, Connor and Alexander; and 6 great-grandchildren. After driving as a Teamster for many years he has earned a rest! Visitation beginning at 1:00pm with a Funeral...

Louise Friedrich

Louise Friedrich

Apr 5, 2019

. Burial St. Lucas Community Church 1195 Manning Avenue North Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 Saturday, April 13, 2019 11:30 AM

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