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...

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

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 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...

Merelyn Demoski

2024

Merelyn J. DemoskiDecember 29, 2024Age 93 of Stillwater.

Passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, J. Demoski; brother, James Seim; mother, Myrtle Seim; and father, Edwin Seim. Survived by children, Susan (David) Stenberg, John (Cheryl Payne) Demoski, Jean (Tim) Radke, Mary (Blake) Thorson, Ann Demoski (Wayne) Roberts; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Merelyn's...

Karen Yvonne Smith

Dec 28, 2024

 Karen Yvonne Smith nee Gustner, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 28, 2024. She was born on February 26,1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Olga Gustner. She attended Whittier elementary, Jefferson middle, West High School 1955 and earned her way through the University of Minnesota receiving a B.S. with honors in Elementary Education 1959.

Affectionately known...

Allan Thomas Palmer

Dec 27, 2024

Allan T. "Al" Palmer

Age 82, of Stillwater, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years and the love of his life, Georgann; parents, Allen and Margaret (nee Dougherty); cousin, Steve; and lifelong friend, Dave Cole. 

He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his...

Stephanie Junker

Dec 26, 2024

Stephanie Beth Junker, age 73 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Iva Jean (Hagen); siblings, Richard (Barb), John "Jack" (Jean), David (Choc), Neil (Susan), Nancy (Jerome) Eder, Joseph, Jr. "Dutz," Jeffrey. She will be missed by those who survive her: brother, James (Deborah); sisters-in-law, Beverly, Cathy; 32 nieces, nephews and...

Ernest R. Hintze

Dec 26, 2024

Ernest R. "Ernie" Hintze 

Age 77 of Chisago City, formerly of Stillwater

Passed away on December 26, 2024

Ernest R. "Ernie" Hintze age 77, peacefully passed away on December 26 with his wife Mary, son Ernie, his wife Annie, and daughter Laura by his side.

Born June 26, 1947 to Ernest and Rita Hintze (Rossi), Ernie grew up on the east side of St....

Roger H. Anderson

Dec 25, 2024

Age 86, of Cumberland, WI, passed away December 25, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Janet; and sister, Janet Tangen. 

Survived by children, Gary (Teresa) and Julie; grandchildren, Madeleine and Molly; sister, Judy Johnson; best friend, Diane Ericksen; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Roger’s life will be Friday, January 3, 2025, 12:30 P.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center,...

Rita Ann Eskierka

Dec 24, 2024

Rita Ann Eskierka

December 16, 1963 – December 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Ann Eskierka, who left this world unexpectedly on December 24, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 61, due to surgical complications.

Rita was born on December 16, 1963, in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. She later moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where...