Egil Svennevig

Mar 11, 2025

Egil Jakob Svennevig

Born in Eide, Grimstad Norway on September 5th 1936, Died March 11th 2025 in Shoreview, MN. He was 88. He grew up in Eide, Norway on the family farm called Enge. He attended school and got a degree in forestry. He served in the Royal Norwegian Air Force, where he attained the rank of corporal....

Candrice "Candy" and John Ellickson

Mar 11, 2025

Ages 77 and 76 of Bayport

Passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. They committed their lives to public safety. John retired as deputy director of New Brighton's Department of Public Safety and Candy retired as a dispatcher for the Washington County Sheriff's Office. They enjoyed traveling in their retirement especially the southwestern US. They loved touring historical estates, watching movies,...

Joan M. Lorenzi

Mar 11, 2025

Joan M. LorenziAge 87 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away on March 11, 2025. Joan had a pretty busy schedule - Tuesdays were for the casino, Wednesdays were for pizza at the VFW, and on Fridays you could find her dancing at Mancini's. She was a member of the West Coast Swing. She worked at City Service then started at Gillette in...

Floyd Freeman

Mar 10, 2025

Floyd Anthony Freeman

Aged 69 years, passed away on March 10, 2025.

Funeral services for Mr. Freeman will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street, St. Paul) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

A Letter from Heaven

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there...

Judith (Judy) Ann Becker

Mar 10, 2025

Judith (Judy) Ann Becker died peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 77, after contending with Lewy body dementia.

Judy was born in Forest City, IA, to Norman and Ruth (Vinje) Madson. She spent many of her formative years in Northfield, MN, and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, majoring in psychology and minoring in music. As an...

John A. "Gus" Blanchard III

Mar 10, 2025

John Augustus Blanchard, III—always known and loved as Gus—was born in Laurel, MS on October 17, 1942. He was diagnosed in 2020 with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and achieved his goal of being “the best patient” for the next few years as his body succumbed to Parkinsonian symptoms. Gratefully, he kept his memory till the end and died peacefully surrounded...

Dr. Timothy Allen Ackerman, DDS, MD, FACS

Mar 9, 2025

Dr. Timothy Ackerman, DDS, MD, FACS, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 58. A distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a dedicated naval officer, and a beloved family man, Tim's life was one of service, compassion, and joy.

Born on October 21, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tim grew up in Cottage Grove and attended Park High School before...

Matthew Jungbluth

Mar 9, 2025

Matt Jungbluth

Age 48, of Rush City - Passed away suddenly on March 9, 2025.

Matt was kind, humble, thoughtful, hardworking, and incredibly intelligent. He was a farm kid until the family moved from Loyal, WI, to Stillwater at age 8. His love for farming continued with the help of neighboring farmers, where he was able to spend his summers working. That...

Joyce Fagen

Mar 9, 2025

Joyce C. Fagen (Becker)

Age 84, passed away March 9, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ralph (Butch); by parents, Louis and Cecilia Becker; and siblings, Roger, Carol, James, Gary and Thomas.

Survived by children, Jean (Rick) Hausladen, Don (Lisa) Fagen and Sue (Ray) Titel; seven grandchildren; and one great grandson.

A special...

Diane Rappa

Mar 7, 2025

Diane Adele Holmes Rappa.

Age 88, of Stillwater. Born on November 22, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Harry and Flora Holmes and passed away on March 7, 2025 while in the care of Harbor Crossing's Memory Care Unit.

Diane lived most of her life between Minneapolis, White Bear Lake and Stillwater. She was a faithful Christian, devoted wife, incredible mother, loving grandmother,...

Jack W. Neihart

Mar 7, 2025

Neihart, Jack W.

4/25/1943 - 3/7/2025

Preceded in death by: wife Gale Neihart; parents John and Erika Neihart; brother Fred. Survived by: brother Peter (Ceil) Neihart; daughters: Julie Neihart, Jennifer (Kelly) Plante; grandchildren: Stephanie (Jacob) Schultz, Hailey Pagani, TJ Pagani; great granddaughters: Lyla and Nora Schultz and many family and friends. Member of Plumbers Local 34.

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Nathaniel Matteson

Mar 6, 2025

Nathaniel "Nate" Matteson

Age 44 of Lakeville passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 6, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Ashlyn Matteson; parents, Laura and Jon Lundquist; siblings, Rachel (Matt) Sinnen, Kelsey Gjere, Carly (Zach) Hunter, Kirsten (Cody) Brostrom, Brandon Matteson, Trevor James “TJ” Matteson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nate was a strong man who survived...

Oun Tann

Mar 6, 2025

Oun Tann,

Age 89 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on March 6, 2025.

Funeral services for Ms. Oun Tann will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 12:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation begining at 10:00 AM.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Jeremy Ryan Sherman

Mar 5, 2025

Jeremy Ryan Sherman, a young man whose life was filled with joy, generosity, and love, passed away on March 5, 2025, in St. Louis Park, MN. He was 38 years old. Born on September 8, 1986, in Houston, TX, Jeremy's journey touched countless hearts and left an indelible mark on us all.

Jeremy grew up in Minneapolis, MN, where he attended...

Joann Otterness

Mar 5, 2025

Joann Christine Otterness



Joann was born July 29, 1930, to Carl Edward "Ed" Sodergren and Emma Martina (Peterson) Sodergren at home on the family farm in Scandia, Minnesota. Two brothers greeted their baby sister, Lowell Edward age 7 and Glendon Robert age 3. Her brother Lowell died of scarlet fever at age 12.



Joann was born and raised...

Vue Cha

Mar 3, 2025

Age 42 of St. Paul

On March 3, 2025, the world dimmed as Vue Cha passed away unexpectedly, due to an aortic dissection. Born on January 3, 1983, in the city of St. Paul, MN, to the loving embrace of his mother, Sai Thao and father, Da Cha. Vue was a shining light in the lives he touched. In 2005, he...

James W. Burket

Mar 3, 2025

James W. Burket, Age 86, rose to heaven on Monday, March 3rd.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, William Burket; his mother, Anna Petersen; his brother, Donald Burket; Step siblings; Paul Petersen, Catherine Hoppe; and his companion, Darlene Barron.

He is survived by his five children: Jeannette (Matt) Sonnentag, Joan Mertes, Jim (Lynn) Burket Jr., Jennifer (Chuck) Forliti-Weymann, and Jill...

Gregory Thomas

Mar 2, 2025

Gregory Thomas

Age 67, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on March 2, 2025.

Gregory Thomas is survived by his wife, Kitt Blakey-Thomas; Children Shantez Krebs, Gregory Krebs, Desiree Thomas, Eric Thomas, Sasha Thomas, Ramon Blakey, Christina Blakey, Portia Blakey, Elizabeth Blakey, Rico Blakey, and Gregory Blakey; Siblings Geri, Solomon, Thurman, Charles, Marlon, Marty Lamont, and Michael; grandchildren and...

Gretchen Elizabeth Davidson (nee Dornfeld)

Mar 2, 2025

Gretchen Elizabeth Davidson (nee Dornfeld) Born October 17, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away March 2, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Preceded in death by husband James E. “Jed” Davidson, parents Warren Dornfeld and Jeanette Dornfeld (nee Sweney), and niece Julessa Bass. Survived by sons Robert (Stacy) and Steven (Shelly); grandsons Andy (Kayla), Adam, Aiden and Ashden; sister Susan;...

David Fetzek

Mar 2, 2025

David Charles Fetzek

Age 64 of Minneapolis passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Jean and Albert.

He is survived by his partner of over 15 years, Kelly Ogletree; siblings Steven(Pam), Ann(Will) McAndrew, Sue(Jay Lubbesmeier) Visconti; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved family.

A Mass of Christian burial is set to take place at...