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Jean Bruckner

Jean Bruckner

Jan 8, 2025

Jean Frances Bruckner (Chirpich), age 76 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully, on January 8th, 2025. She was born on March 5th, 1948, in La Mesa, California.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Fran Chirpich.

Survived by her loving husband, Gerry "Gary" Bruckner; daughters, Wendy (Chris) Kufner, Shelly (Kelly) Higgins; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, and Sarah Kufner...

Myrtle Janilla

Myrtle Janilla

Jan 8, 2025

Myrtle Marie Janilla

March 8, 1926 - January 8, 2025

Passed away peacefully at her home at Croixdale in Bayport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred. She will be missed by those who survive her: her children, Tim (Deanna) Janilla of Easley, SC, Roxanne (Larry Duerk) of Lakewood, OH, Barry Janilla of Stillwater, MN; grandchildren, Alex (Jessica...

Richard E. "Dick" Paukert

Richard E. "Dick" Paukert

Jan 7, 2025

Age 81 of Stillwater, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 7 after an 18 year battle with non-hodgkins/hodgkins lymphoma. 

Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Helen Paukert; sister, Janette Carlson; and nephew, Don Paukert, Jr. 

Survived by his loving wife, Julianne (Degen) Paukert; children, Rick (Jerusha Thompson), Craig (Jodi Whittier), Libby O'Neil Magnus (Warren), Tim O’Neil; grandchildren, Emily Lodahl, Jackson O’Neil, Bekah...

Cora Yelkin

Cora Yelkin

Jan 7, 2025

Cora (Lindquist) Yelkin

d. January 7, 2025

St. Paul, MN

Cora Yelkin is survived by; children, Barbara (John) Grythe; Bruce (Nicole) Yelkin; grandchildren, Matthew, Jamie, Nicholas and Isaac; great grandchildren, Vivian, Matthew Jr., Tristin and Olivia. Graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, date and time to be announced.

Mary Elizabeth Bichner

Mary Elizabeth Bichner

Jan 6, 2025

Passed away peacefully January 6, 2025. Preceded in death by Husband of 67 years John “Jack” Bichner just a month before. She will be sadly missed by children, John (Deb), Betsy (Jerry) Sommer, Gretchen (Ted) Eibs, Robin (Paul) Molina and Eric (Sheila); 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Services for Jack and Mary will be Friday, February...

Terry Elhardt

Terry Elhardt

Jan 6, 2025

On January 6, 2025, Terry William Elhardt, age 73, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, was graciously called out of this life by our Heavenly Father to be with Him in heaven. He passed at home peacefully in the company of his family.

Terry was born in Minneapolis on June 15th 1951, he grew up in Arden Hills, MN and graduated from Mounds...

Thomas Perrizo

Thomas Perrizo

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas R. Perrizo

Age 77 of St. Paul, passed away on January 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Irene; brother, Bryan; niece, Debra; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his siblings, Bruce (Pat), Duane (Corrinne), Maryann (Mike) Worms, and Mark (Steffen); as well as several nieces and nephews.

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Harold Buckentin

Harold Buckentin

Jan 5, 2025

Harold Buckentin

Age 101 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5th, one year to the day after he lost wife, Mary.

He will be sadly missed by children Betsy and Don (Mary); grandchildren Marissa (Doug)and Katy (Blair); and great grandson, Blaise.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Mary, and his eldest son,...

Bruce Alan Wagner

Bruce Alan Wagner

Jan 4, 2025

Age 74, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 4, 2025, after a hard-fought two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Bruce was born March 3, 1950, in St. Paul, to Harry Wagner Jr. and Carrie Wagner. The family soon moved to Brainerd, but he spent much of his youth in Park Rapids. He graduated in 1968...

Cheryl Trostle

Cheryl Trostle

Jan 4, 2025

Cheryl Yvonne Trostle, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in her family home in Stillwater, Minnesota. She was born on May 20, 1947, to Norma and Thomas Montpetit, and her journey through life was marked by love, laughter, and an unwavering spirit that touched everyone she met. Once you made Cheryl as...

Thomas Fossum

Thomas Fossum

Jan 4, 2025

Thomas "Big Daddy" Fossum

Age 71 of Minneapolis

Passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025. Tom was an army veteran. He loved being on the pontoon drinking beer with his dog, Scooter.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Beverly; siblings, James and Dale.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda; son, Corey (Tomiko);...

Shawn J. Filiowich

Shawn J. Filiowich

Jan 4, 2025

Age 52 of St. Paul

Shawn passed away at home surrounded by family on January 4, 2025. He was a wonderful husband, father, friend and dedicated St. Paul Police Officer for 28 years.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Christopher; and aunt, Nancy.

Shawn is survived by his wife of 22 years, Rochelle; children, Danielle and Amber; mom, Deborah; dad,...

David Foner

David Foner

Jan 3, 2025

David Isaac Foner

August 4, 1935 - January 3, 2025

David Isaac Foner, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 4, 1935 in Douglas County, Minnesota to Julius Warren Foner and Irene Latisha Cummins, David's life was marked by his faith, his family, and friends.

David met Arlene Lois...

Georganne Williams (Schaffer)

Georganne Williams (Schaffer)

Jan 2, 2025

Age 81 of Stillwater, passed peacefully on January 2, 2025 with her family by her side. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Glenna Schaffer. 

She will be deeply missed by those who survive her. Her husband of 56 years, Craig; sons, George and Tom; grandchildren, Catherine, Logan, Phillip, and Tim; brothers, Tom (Susie Caughey), Tim (Lorel); nieces, nephews,...

Harriette Mary Wock

Harriette Mary Wock

Jan 1, 2025

Harriette Bubla Wock, a remarkable woman who touched many lives, passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 74 on January 1, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, known for her passion, resilience, and dedication to her family and community.

Harriette was married to Mike for 29 years, building a life filled with love, laughter,...

Sheryl Niebuhr

Sheryl Niebuhr

Jan 1, 2025

Dr. Sheryl Niebuhr of Lake Elmo, MN passed away peacefully January 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Sheryl was born on August 25, 1950, to Edwin and Vera (Cordes) Niebuhr and into a large farming family in Blairstown, Iowa. As the only daughter with four brothers, she helped her mother with many duties caring for the family,...

Richard Thul

Richard Thul

Jan 1, 2025

Richard "Butch" Lewis Thul

Age 86 of Vadnais Heights. Passed away peacefully January 1, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Preceded in death by his wife Marlene; parents Wallace and Mildred Thul; brother Ken; sister Marlys Laubach. He is survived by his loving children, Richard (Dorie), Cathy (Joe) Ferrazzo, David (Karin); 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Pam) and...

John Nicholas Sklarow

John Nicholas Sklarow

Dec 31, 2024

John Nicholas Sklarow

Age 80, of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024. He was born May 21, 1944, in Flint, MI. John was preceded in death by his sister, Betty; and his parents, Nicholas and Dorothy Sklarow. He is survived by his wife, Takako Matsunaga; and his children, Kent and Lauren Sklarow.

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Janelle Rosa

Janelle Rosa

Dec 31, 2024

Rosa, Janelle Louise (nee Gobeil)

Beloved wife, mom, and grandma, age 77, passed away on December 31, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Laura Gobeil. Survived by husband, and best friend John "Jack" Rosa; brother Charles (Lori) Gobeil; daughter Julie (Jim) Vacha; son Jesse Rosa; grandchildren Vince Rosa, Derek Vacha, Devin Vacha, Rachel Rosa (Andrew Elliott); great...

Allen Moe

Allen Moe

Dec 31, 2024

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Allen Lloyd

Age 95 of Oakdale

passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving children. Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Doris; and many loved family members and friends. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: daughter, Cindy (Audie) Schabert; son, Kevin (Kelsey) Moe; grandson, Neil...

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