Barbara Pitzer

Oct 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Pitzer (Cheatham)

Age 89, of Little Canada, Minnesota,passed away on October 11, 2024.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Pitzer; sons, Glenn, Gary, Steven, and Timothy Austin; and parents, Robert and Hildegarde Cheatham (Kromer).

She is survived by her children, Jeanette (Harold) Hawkanson, James (Lori) Austin, and Mark (Punky) Austin; brothers, Robert, "Buzz"...

Patricia Molkenbur

Oct 11, 2024

MOLKENBURPatricia (Bahr)Age 69 of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, the end of her courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded in love by her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and her best friends - her sisters.

Patty was humble and faced over four years of illness without complaint. She never sought out the spotlight, and the last thing Patty...

Reeta Mae Van Asch

Oct 10, 2024

Reeta Mae (Halford) Van Asch, died peacefully at home on October 10, 2024. She is survived by children, Diane Rainer, Debbie Derschl, Patty Fay, Tim Scott, Nioma Scott; siblings, Janet Fay and Jerry Halford; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Susan Halford; daughter, Ivy Lynn Scott; husband, Joe Van Asch, sisters Barbara...

Lisa ("Koopie") Rae Sturm

Oct 10, 2024

Age 61, of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully October 10, 2024, after a long battle with frontal temporal dementia.

She was preceded in death by mother, Rae Kupferschmidt. She is survived by daughter, Mishaun (Jeremy Arndt) Sturm; father, Al Kupferschmidt; brother Scott (Brenda) Kupferschmidt; two nieces and many close friends.

Lisa loved life and was always up for an adventure. She loved...

Joemar Torreda

Oct 10, 2024

Joemar Torreda

Age 63, of the Philippines, passed away on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Thursdsay, October 17 at 2:00PM at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, with a visitation beginning at 1:00PM.

Faith Kippley

Oct 9, 2024

Faith Phuong Kippley (Tran)

Age 55 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on October 9, 2024.

Faith (nee Phuong Thi Tran) was born on September 25, 1969, in Pleiku, Vietnam. She and her family came to live in Chicago in the US in 1985. She moved to Minneapolis in 1992, working in banking and finance to become a tax accountant...

Susan "Susie" DeBruin

Oct 9, 2024

Age 71, of Stillwater

Best Mom and Grandma Ever

Preceded in death by son, Michael. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 50 years, Tim; children, Katie (Chad) Rasmussen, Brian (Vanessa) DeBruin, and Kelly (Matthew) Fronk; grandchildren, Kellen, Elsie, Lacey and Lucas; other family and friends.

A celebration of Susie’s life will be Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at St....

Arne Hoverstad

Oct 9, 2024

Arne Selmer Hoverstad, 86, of New Richmond Wisconsin passed away on October 9th, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on January 18, 1938 in Faribault, Minnesota, Arne grew up on the family’s dairy farm near Dennison, Minnesota. He graduated from Kenyon High School and attended college to study finance. Following college, Arne joined the Navy where he was stationed at...

Wayne Blossey

Oct 8, 2024

Age 91 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. 

Survived by children, Debra (Douglas) Kuehl, Daniel (Cynthia), Julianne, Jon Raasch; his 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim. Preceded in death by wife, Janis, parents, Percy and Evelyn, sister, Ardyth Hedberg.

Wayne was very devoted to his wife Jan and his family. He was very generous with his time,...

John J. Twohy

Oct 8, 2024

Age 73, of Lake Elmo, passed away on October 8, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, John and Rosemary; and sister, Reenie.Survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine; son, Edward; daughter, Margaret; grandchild, Tav; sisters, Eileen, Kathy, Maggie; brothers, Mike, Joe, Jim, and Kevin.Memorial service Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest...

Roger C. Ochs

Oct 8, 2024

Roger C. Ochs, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lydia Ochs; and his sister, Virginia DeBoer.

Roger is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruby; his children, Cheryl (Ray) Vasquez, Debbie (Johnny) Jackson; and his grandson, Bradley Jackson. He so deeply loved and cherished each one...

Cindy Mlynarczyk

Oct 7, 2024

Cindy Mlynarczyk, age 70, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, on October 7, 2024, after a courageous and brave battle against cancer. Preceded in death by parents Philip and Rose Peck and brother Tom. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John; daughters, Molly Mlynarczyk, Katie (Mlynarczyk) Dox (Ronny); brother, Tim Peck; sister, Laurie O’Brien. And her...

Carol Elaine Costello (Hagstrom)

Oct 7, 2024

Age 91, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully October 7, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Lillian Rehnberg; brother, Gale Rehnberg and husbands, Richard Hagstrom and Howard Costello.

Survived by children, Lynn (Gary Howe) Hagstrom, Bruce (Lori) Hagstrom, Kristin (Laird McGeeney) Hagstrom and David (Wendy) Hagstrom; stepchildren, Scott (Pam) Costello, Tom (Wendy) Costello and Sue (Mark) Bonitz; 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren;...

Joan Engler Holmes

Oct 7, 2024

Age 93, of Woodbury, left us on October 7, 2024

Beloved and cherished mother of Karen (Mike) Wertish and Mark (Sherry) Holmes. Grandmother of Chad and Laurel Wertish, Breanna (Andy) Brasser and Eric Holmes. Great-grandmother of Lila, Elsie, Lucy and Jack. Also survived by other family and friends. 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl Engler; brother, Clark;...

Letty Sullivan

Oct 5, 2024

Letty J. Sullivan

Age 95 of Charles City, Iowa, formerly of New Hampton, Iowa

Passed away in the presence of her daughter on October 5, 2024 at Oak Park Senior Living.

Letty is survived by her children, Jayne (Tom) Holmstrom and David Sullivan; grandchildren, Eric (Angie) Holmstrom, Jay (Shelly) Holmstrom, Jill Holmstrom, Katie Holmstrom, Josh (Christa) Sullivan, Beth Sullivan,...

Phillip Rood

Oct 3, 2024

ROOD, Phillip

Phillip Rood of Stillwater, MN changed his address to Heaven on October 3, 2024 at the age of 85. He spent his finals days at home with family including his cat, Harley. Phil was born and raised in Minneapolis, but spent time on a cousin's farm in Ladysmith, WI. For a city kid, he really took to...

Leslie Earl Krongard

Oct 3, 2024

Leslie (Les) Earl Krongard, graced this world with his presence for 99 years before peacefully passing away on October 3, 2024, in Bayport, MN. He was born on August 1, 1925, in Lakeland, MN. Les had a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is reunited in heaven with his wife Marilyn, sons James and...

Richard Kaplan

Oct 2, 2024

Richard Kaplan, "Rick," father of three, grandfather of ten, listener and wise counsel to countless, and one true love of Mary (McGinn) Kaplan, died on October 2, in Minneapolis, MN. He was 78.

Ever thoughtful, Mr. Kaplan packed his bags just as the sun set at precisely 6:51 on Rosh Hashanah eve— it is said that a Jewish person who dies...

Audrey Elizabeth Copeland

Oct 2, 2024

Adored wife, mother, and grandmother passed away, peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by family on October 2, 2024, at United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. 

Born in Saint Paul, MN, Audrey was a proud 1954 graduate of the Hamline University School of Nursing and worked as a nurse until she retired. Married to Frank whom she enjoyed 57 years...

Marvin L. "Marv" Schroeder

Oct 1, 2024

Age 93, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully October 1, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Beverly; son, Timothy and daughter, Debra.

Survived by sons, Thomas, Dean (Barb), Dennis (Tina), and Douglas; 25 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; beloved dog, Rock; other family and friends.

Memorial service Friday, November 8, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation one...