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John "Cholly" Coghlan

John "Cholly" Coghlan

Feb 21, 2025

Age 79 of White Bear Lake passed on Friday, February 21, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Bonnie; siblings Kevin (Cathy), Julie( Bob) Zetah, Elizabeth Coghlan (Michael Swartz); and many other beloved family and friends.

A memorial service will take place at The Church of Saint Pius X,...

Amy Benavientes Guzman

Amy Benavientes Guzman

Feb 20, 2025

Amy Benavientes Guzman has gained her Angel wings to soon. She was born February 2nd 2025 and passed February 20th 2025.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4030 Jackson Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A visitation will begin one hour prior at 10:00 AM. A burial will take place...

JoAnn Merritt

JoAnn Merritt

Feb 20, 2025

JoAnn Merritt, beloved wife of Tom Merritt for 58 years, went home to the Lord on February 20, 2025. Born in 1944 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, JoAnn brought kindness and joy to many people throughout her life. JoAnn was a Christ follower for over fifty years, deepening her faith through participation in many Bible study groups. She was generous and...

Alice Linnerooth

Alice Linnerooth

Feb 20, 2025

Alice D. Linnerooth went home to Jesus to be reunited with her beloved husband, Paul, on February 20, 2025, having enjoyed 96 years.

She is preceded in death by her brother and sisters, Kay (Mike) Stevens, Fred (Loretta) Krantz, Mary (George) Smith, Peggy (Joseph) Biniek, Ann Krantz, Josephine (Jerry) Dolan. She is survived by her children, Karin (Craig) Johnson,...

Joanne L. Junkans (nee Koeppen)

Joanne L. Junkans (nee Koeppen)

Feb 20, 2025

Joanne L. Junkans (Koeppen)

Joanne L. Junkans, age 94 of Woodbury, MN died peacefully with her children by her side on February 20, 2025 in Shoreview, MN after a brief illness. 

Joanne was born October 25, 1930 in Britton, South Dakota to Russell and Lottie (Jackson) Koeppen. She grew up in Amherst, South Dakota and was baptized in the Weston Reformed Church....

Maisy Leon

Maisy Leon

Feb 19, 2025

Maisy Jolaine Leon

Born on January 21, 2025 and passed on February 19, 2025 surrounded by loving family, friends and hospital staff.

She is preceded in death by her brother Maxwell Curtis Leon and cousin Lynn Catherine Cutler and Grandma Debra Lou Leon.

She is survived by her parents Chad and Cassandra; sister Madalyn; grandparents Brad, Julie...

Ute Christel Erickson

Ute Christel Erickson

Feb 18, 2025

Of Stillwater, passed away peacefully February 18, 2025. 

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and daughter, Sabine. 

Survived by son, Michael Bugs; family here and in Germany, and her many friends. 

Memorial service Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 North 4th Street, Stillwater with visitation one hour prior to the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to...

Kathrine Toft Nielsen

Kathrine Toft Nielsen

Feb 18, 2025

Kathrine Toft Nielsen was born March 23, 1939 in Ramsey, Minnesota to Peder Toft and Lucretia Hennager. She died on February 18, 2025. 

Kathie completed high school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, graduated from both Dana and Waldorf Colleges, and in 1977 completed a Master's Degree in special education from St. Cloud State University. 

She married Ron Nielsen on June 3, 1963...

Norman Goetzke

Norman Goetzke

Feb 17, 2025

Norman Goetzke

Age 88, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on February 17, 2025.

Norm's prayers were answered as he peacefully entered the gates of Heaven and was re-united with Geri and loved ones! Norm had many career accomplishments, but more importantly, he was an inspiration to us all. He gave us a reason to laugh. He was a beacon of light....

Alex Jared "AJ" Zimmerman

Alex Jared "AJ" Zimmerman

Feb 16, 2025

Alex Jared (AJ) Zimmerman, was born on November 1, 2002, and returned to God's loving arms on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 7:50 PM. Forever 22 and far too young, AJ was guided into Heaven while in the tender and loving embrace of his parents, Tyler and Anne, his brother Riley, sister Lauren, and beloved pup Jovie. He was at...

Jacqueline Lay

Jacqueline Lay

Feb 14, 2025

Jackie ended her earthly journey on February 14, 2025 due to complications from COPD.

Survived by her siblings, Jim (Wink) Lay, Becky Wood, Missy (Gary) May and Bob (Barb) Lay. Nieces and nephew Abby, Alice, Lee, Chris, Georgia and Cassie. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Mary Jane and her devoted dog Dingo.

Born in Stillwater, a 1963...

June Anderson

June Anderson

Feb 14, 2025

June Ann Anderson (Miller) was born June 29, 1930 in St Paul, Minnesota to Frank H Miller and Marie L Opalinsky. She passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Arbor Glen Senior Living in Lake Elmo.

She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Marvin, son Brent, grandson Dylan and sister Ilene. She will be forever remembered by her...

Nancy Ann Swanson

Nancy Ann Swanson

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Ann Swanson (nee Pitzel)

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nancy Ann Swanson (nee Pitzel), age 59. She took her last breath with her family at her side on February 13th 2025, at St. John's Hospital. Nancy was born on May 2, 1965, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in and called White Bear Lake her home....

James R. Brandon

James R. Brandon

Feb 12, 2025

James (Jim) R. Brandon, age 66, passed away on February 12, 2025, in White Bear Lake, MN after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Jim was born on July 7th, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD to David and Barbara (Mulhair) Brandon. In 1968, the family moved to Winona, MN, where Jim attended St....

Lan Nguyen

Lan Nguyen

Feb 12, 2025

Lan Nguyen,

Age 84, of Oakdale, Minnesota formerly of Nghe An, Vietnam, passed away on February 12, 2025.

A public Visitation will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street).

Mass of Christian Burial service for Mr. Lan Nguyen will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at...

Scott Thomas Henderson

Scott Thomas Henderson

Feb 11, 2025

Scott Thomas Henderson, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, due to complications of radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Scott was born on May 1, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Wauwatosa West High School in 1964. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and majored in Business....

Nancy Griffith

Nancy Griffith

Feb 9, 2025

Nancy Marie (Benson) Griffith, age 86, died in peace in Stillwater, MN on February 9, 2025.

Nancy resided at Lake Andrew in New London, MN permanently since 1999. She cherished her time at Lake Andrew watching the loons, taking boat rides around the lake, sitting on the porch watching the birds and entertaining family and friends. Nancy was proud of her...

Terrance Needham

Terrance Needham

Feb 9, 2025

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Terrance Anthony

August 7, 1950 - February 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Terrance "Terry" Anthony Needham, 74, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Terry passed away on February 9, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary "Koke" Needham; his children, Shannon (Ken) and Jason; and his cherished grandchildren,...

Sonia B. Scheele

Sonia B. Scheele

Feb 9, 2025

Sonia Beverly Scheele (Olson)

Passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her children, on February 9, 2025, age 92. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Beatrice; sister, Mavis Myren (Roger), and brother Rev. Gary Olson. Survived by husband of 41 years, Albert; children, Scott McLellan (DeLaura), and Pamela Pike; grandchildren, Micah (Lauren), Lydia (Charles), Jacob (Kristen), Ariel...

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