Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

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...

Maureen Watters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dave Revalee

Dave Revalee

Dec 24, 2024

David G. Revalee, age 73 of Stillwater, passed away at home on December 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Deborah; children, Jessie (Robert Larson) Revalee, Justin (Gina); grandchildren, Greyson, Maeven, Jovie; siblings, Paulette (Mike Bohlsen) Tingley, Suzy (Terry) Farley; mother-in-law, Joyce Sanders; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Sharon A. "Sherry" Dornfeld

Sharon A. "Sherry" Dornfeld

Dec 24, 2024

Age 83, of Stillwater. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Doris Haas; brother, Richard Haas; and step-daughter, Julie Morgan.

Survived by husband, Don; children, Sheryl Wells, Kathy Krier, Tom Wilson and LuAnne Jaskowiak; step-children, Jamie Hyland, Jodie Prax, and Don Dornfeld, Jr.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; sisters, LaVonne Wirl and Debra Seledic; many nieces, nephews, other family and...

Wilfred Krieg

Wilfred Krieg

Dec 22, 2024

Wilfred F. Krieg

Born April 3, 1931 in Jay County Indiana. Army veteran, retired from a lifetime of farming, then worked 20 years at Goodwill.

Preceded in death by parents Sebastian and Mary(Laux) Krieg, brother Lionel Krieg, sisters Matilda Beck and Sister Bernice Krieg CPPS, and beloved wife Patricia M. Krieg.

Survived by many nieces and nephews, stepdaughter Therese A. Berry(David), and stepgrandchildren.

Will...

Peach Chea

Peach Chea

Dec 22, 2024

Peach Chea

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Peach Chea, who left us peacefully on Sunday 12/22/2024 at the age of 86 in St. Cloud. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

Born on 06/02/1938 in srok Ou Sra-laok, khet Battambang, Cambodia, She was...