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Paw Htoo

Paw Htoo

Mar 20, 2025

Paw Htoo

Age 64, passed away on March 20, 2025.

Paw Htoo was loved and respected by many. She loved God and her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all. Rest In Peace

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 1 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an...

Robert Keith Clements

Robert Keith Clements

Mar 19, 2025

Robert Keith Clements

Age 74 of Somerset, formerly of Bayport, St. Paul, and Shoreview.

Robert passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025, with his son Ryan at his side. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1968 then attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth in 1972 and graduated with a BA in Accounting - Business Administration. He was a...

Richard Clifford Markgraf

Richard Clifford Markgraf

Mar 19, 2025

Of Stillwater, MN passed away at age 88 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Richard was born in Woodbury, MN on August 22, 1936. He is preceded in death by parents, Arthur F. and Elsie V. Markgraf; siblings, Gene, Elden, Harvey, LaVerne, Donna, Art; brothers-in-law, Adrian and Bill; sisters-in-law, Catherine and Bernie; son-in-law, Dave; and granddaughter, Danielle.

He married Jeri Heaney, for 19...

Dennis Yaritz

Dennis Yaritz

Mar 19, 2025

Dennis G Yaritz

Age 73 of Maplewood passed away on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joyce and John; and his brothers Doug and Brad.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Shannon; children Missi Mielke, Amanda(Kevin) Sutherland, and John(Erin) Yaritz; grandchildren Tally, Reid, Reagan, and Maeve; siblings Darryl(Ramona), Bob(Viki),...

Bernard Rappa

Bernard Rappa

Mar 19, 2025

Bernard "Bud" Peter Rappa.

Age 89, of Stillwater. Born on January 14, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois to Peter and Helen Rappa and passed away on March 19th, 2025 while living at Waverly Gardens Assisted Living. Although born Bernard, he would come to be known by his family and friends as "Bud."

Bud was raised in Rockford, Illinois and lived in several areas...

Stephen Michael McGarthwaite

Stephen Michael McGarthwaite

Mar 18, 2025

Age 72. Passed away on March 18, 2025. 

Preceded in death by father, Thomas Patrick; mother, Shirley Jean; and good friend, Bob Nygren. 

Survived by wife, Susan; children, Michael (Nikki), Anna (Kevin) and Ella; grandchildren, Meta and Silas McGarthwaite and Wirth Carfa; brother, Tom (Cheryl); sisters-in-law, Deb, Mary and Terri; and brothers-in-law; David and Doug; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. 

A...

David Shutt

David Shutt

Mar 18, 2025

Shutt, David A.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 18, 2025, age 74. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Gladys. Survived by wife of 52 years, Carol; children, Jennifer and Bryan; grandchildren, Shelby (Maged) Backstrom, Joshua Backstrom, and Evelyn Shutt; siblings, Deb (Rick) Nelson, and Earl, Jr. (Dianne); many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Dave was...

Joseph Arndt

Joseph Arndt

Mar 18, 2025

Joseph E. Arndt

With deep sadness and faith in the promises of eternal life, we announce the passing of Joe Arndt, who was called home to the Lord on March 18th, at the age of 89.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Connie; four children, Joanne (Jerry) Hilpert, Diane (Jeff) Lunde, Lisa (Steve) Plourde, and David (Jennifer) Arndt;...

Vivian Anderson

Vivian Anderson

Mar 17, 2025

Vivian B. AndersonAge 95, of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away March 17, 2025.She was preceded in death by husband Sidney; parents, Charles and Emma Burk; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Donald; and daughter, Karen.Survived by children, Kim (Kevin) and John (Rena); 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.Mom was a smart, strong-willed, and opinionated woman. She was also a wonderful wife, mother, and...

Sonia Carol (Swanson) Churchill

Sonia Carol (Swanson) Churchill

Mar 15, 2025

Sonia Carol (Swanson) Churchill of Stillwater, MN, was called home to Heaven on March 15th, 2025 at the age of 75. Sonia is survived by her husband Ronald Churchill. Survived by her daughter Carol Churchill and grandson Milo Poole of Boston, MA. Survived by her daughter Sarah (Churchill) Silva and husband Cristian Silva of Bayport, MN. Also survived by granddaughters...

Frances Ann (Erickson) Peterson

Frances Ann (Erickson) Peterson

Mar 15, 2025

Fran Peterson, of Oak Park Heights, MN, was called home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2025 at age 90. 

Fran grew up in Ellsworth, WI, and married her love, Ritchie Peterson, while he was in seminary. After his ordination as a minister, Fran & Ritchie lived and served in churches in Monmouth and Arthur, IA, and Babbitt and...

Shirley Mae Kemerer White

Shirley Mae Kemerer White

Mar 15, 2025

Shirley Mae Kemerer White, a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the youthful age of 97.

Shirley was born to Scott Kemerer and Annie Leese Kemerer on June 26, 1927 and grew up in Irwin, Pennsylvania. With her life-long best friend Betty Hamilton she went to Muskingum University in...

Karen Alma Reigstad

Karen Alma Reigstad

Mar 14, 2025

Karen Alma (Gronseth) Reigstad, age 77, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. A beloved and cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Karen was born on July 25th, 1947 in Kerkhoven, MN, the first born of three to the late Arnold and Eleanor Gronseth.

Karen grew up actively working and driving the tractor on...

Jerry Burnett

Jerry Burnett

Mar 13, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Burnett, age 86 of Stillwater MN, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 after battling kidney disease for some time.

Jerry is preceded in death by his daughter Julie Eder and siblings Hartland "Smiley" Burnett and William "Bill" Burnett. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Susan Burnett nee Peterson; son Jay Burnett; sisters Susan (Dale)...

Martha "Oman Onak" Ojulu Olay

Martha "Oman Onak" Ojulu Olay

Mar 12, 2025

Join us in celebrating Martha's life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at Calvary Church, 2120 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN. A visitation will begin one hour prior. A burial will follow the service at Roselawn Cemetery, 803 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN.

For Those I LoveFor Those Who Love Me

When I am gone release me, please just let...

Sherry Nygaard

Sherry Nygaard

Mar 12, 2025

Sherry B. Nygaard, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at St. John's Hospital, with her family and close friends by her side.

Sherry was born on July 20th, 1947, in Minneapolis, to Lowell and Marjorie Kaplan. She attended school and graduated from Saint Louis Park, MN. Sherry had a successful career in banking, where she...

William Patrick Bump

William Patrick Bump

Mar 12, 2025

William "Bill" Patrick Bump

Age 77 of Saint Paul and Stacy MN passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his wife Gail; and siblings Patricia Moyer and Edward Bump.

He is survived by his children Ruby (Douglas) Schultz, George (Sheryl) Bump, Patrick Bump, Rachel (Lucas) Mechtel, and Jacob (Melissa) Bump; step children Shannon (Tony) Sandstrom, David (Amy)...

Raymond Lundgren

Raymond Lundgren

Mar 12, 2025

Raymond J. "Jack" Lundgren

Age 87 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.

Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Donna.

Survived by daughters, Renee (Mike) McFadden and Jodi (Barry) Armstrong; grandchildren, Morgan and Megan McFadden, Zach and Makena Armstrong; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Service Friday, March 21, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN...

Mikayela Christine Barden

Mikayela Christine Barden

Mar 12, 2025

Mikayela Christine Barden, 38, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN, with her family by her side.

Mikayela was born on October 24, 1986, in New Rockford, ND. She attended school in Carrington, ND, and Eagan, MN, before graduating from the SES in Apple Valley. Mikayela earned her bachelor's degree in geology from...

Carol Rasmussen Hering

Carol Rasmussen Hering

Mar 12, 2025

Carol Sue Rasmussen Hering

December 1, 1948 - March 12, 2025

Carol Sue Rasmussen Hering, age 76, passed away peacefully from complications due to Alzheimer's Disease on March 12, 2025.

Carol was born on December 1, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI. She moved to Woodbury, MN at the age of 16, where she spent most of her adult life. Carol...