Wayne "Boomer" A. Austad

Jan 9, 2025

Wayne "Boomer" A. Austad

Age 85 of Ramsey, formerly of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 after a hard battle of complications with dementia. He was a 27 year employee with Minneapolis Water Department and retired in 2002.

Preceded in death by wife, Sandra in 2001; parents, Anton and Alma Austad; brothers, Jerry and Kermit; sister, Darlene.

Survived...

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

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

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

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 will be held at a later date. 

Terry Elhardt

Jan 6, 2025

On January 6, 2025, Terry William Elhardt, age 73, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, was graciously called out of his 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...

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

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,...

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

Maureen "Mykky" Watters

Dec 30, 2024

Maureen "Mykky" Watters, age 75 of Forest Lake, passed away on December 30, 2024. She is survived by her children, John Townsend, Angel Watters, Mark (Heather) Watters; grandchildren, Sammiy and Johnny Townsend, Zack, Joey and Katelynn Stariha; Marky, Thomas and Autumn Watters, Zach and Serenity; and a large extended family including her Birchwood Senior Living family. She was preceded in...

Kenneth Quickel Jr

Dec 29, 2024

Kenneth E. Quickel, Jr, M.D., passed away at the age of 85 on December 29, 2024 in Stillwater, MN. Dr. Quickel was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, son, and friend to many. He was a physician and a lifelong philanthropist.

Dr. Quickel's long and successful career began at Dartmouth College, followed by Johns Hopkins Medical School, and endocrinology training at...