Norma Lee Vargas
Sep 19, 2026
Norma Lee Vargas
Norma Lee Vargas of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 19, 2026, at the age of 66.
Norma was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She started a family and moved to Wisconsin, where she eventually earned her G.E.D in Racine.She entered eternal life joining her father; mother; two brothers; two nephews; and one niece.Survived by her two...
David Warren Stiff
Sep 18, 2026
Age 73 of Afton, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana
He will be remembered for his curious mind, his many hobbies, and his lifelong pursuit of knowledge. He was proud of the many degrees, accomplishments, and accolades he earned throughout his life. He had a remarkable memory that allowed him to share endless stories about the people he met and the places his...
Kenneth Opsahl
Sep 18, 2026
Age 88 of Stillwater
Passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. Ken was a scientific glassblower at 3M for 39 years. He was in the National Guard of Stillwater for 24 years. Ken enjoyed fishing, feeding his ducks, and the time he spent in Arizona. He also had a newfound love for Bingo at Boutwells.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents,...
Stacy Eileen OConnor
Sep 17, 2026
OConnor, Stacy Eileen
Age 44, of Coon Rapids, passed away September 17, 2026.
Stacy was born on October 4, 1981 in Anoka, Minnesota, to Patrick John OConnor and Misty Lorie Bartels. She graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2000. Stacy spent many years working for Marmon Industries as a piecework kit assembler putting together kits like those needed in biomedical assembly....
Elizabeth Helen Carlson
Sep 17, 2026
Elizabeth Helen Carlson, age 105, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Elizabeth went by "Betty" her entire life. She was born on May 27, 1921, the oldest daughter of William and Catherine George. She had two sisters, Peggy and Katie, and one brother, Billy. Betty graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul, MN.She met her husband, George "Judd"...
Jean H. Kroska
Sep 16, 2026
Jean H. Kroska, age 94 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 16, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Jacob; granddaughters, Amy Sundgaard and Becky Nash; great-granddaughters, Angel Nash and Jori Jones; brother, Jim Snyder.
Survived by children, Ted (Patty), Linda (Jan) Sundgaard, Diane (Mike) Haglof, Angie (Mark) Bisping, and Mark (Michele); 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren;...
Donald Blair Siniff
Sep 16, 2026
Donald Blair Siniff was a man with a keen scientific mind, a great love of nature, and a kind and humble heart. His scientific accomplishments are abundant, but he also has touched the lives of many people. To his family, he was simply their Pops.
Donald was born to Millard and Irene Siniff in Ohio on July 7,1935. Farm life had...
Warren Duane Reese
Sep 15, 2026
Warren Reese, age 92, of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights was born August 3, 1934 in Watford City, ND to Donald and Adelia (Pederson) Reese. At the age of 6 Warren moved with his family to North Hudson WI, where they operated a boarding house owned by his grandparents. The boarding house was used primarily by single men working at the rail yard....
Patricia Ann Torgerud
Sep 15, 2026
Patricia (Boisen) Torgerud age 88 of Stillwater passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.Preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Linda, parents Alice and Leslie, sister Jean and brother Alan. Survived and deeply missed by daughters Karen (Bill) Engstrum and Lorie Torgerud; son Thomas (Leah) Torgerud; grandchildren Matthew (Jen), Katie (Steve) Daniel, Jenny (Tony), Bob (Ariel), Asa (Michele), Tomm (Meg),...
Curtis Arthur Johnson
Sep 15, 2026
Age 79 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, surrounded by family.
Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Mary Johnson. Born on November 30, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Curt was a pipefitter, pilot, and instructor for the Steamfitters Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training. He will be remembered for his generosity, sense of adventure, and devotion to...
Doris Ozell Asp
Sep 15, 2026
Doris Ozell Asp, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in Bayport, Minnesota, on September 15, 2026, at the age of 97. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, perseverance, and service to others.
Doris was born on September 20, 1928, in Canton, Texas, to John and Fannie Montgomery. She graduated from the Austin...
James Douglas Shipley Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
James Douglas ShipleyAge 98, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on September 14, 2026 at home.
Preceded by parents, James & Leone; and son, Thomas.Survived by wife, Joyce; children, Steven (Susan), and Wayne (Rhonda); grandchildren, Jonathan (Tara), Daniel (Candice) & Olivia (Jack); and great grandson Cayden.Jim was a devoted family man who enjoyed playing softball, his cars, travel, woodworking and casinos.
A...
Peter Alphonse Lind
Sep 14, 2026
Peter A Lind
Peter A Lind, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away September 14, 2026 after a long battle with dementia at home.
Peter was married to his beloved wife, Ellie Lind, for 55 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, hard work, faith, laughter, and countless memories.
Peter was a devoted father to Tony,...
Anthony Charles Scherer
Sep 10, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Charles Scherer
Tony (age 62) of Scandia, Mn passed away September 10th, of 2026 in his home with his wife by his side after a brief battle with cancer. Tony was an avid hunter, fisherman and lover of nature and his family. He shared this love with many in his life, through hunting trips, fishing adventures, spending time in...
Michael John Garfield
Sep 10, 2026
Michael John Garfield "Fyke"
Age 73, of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away on September 10th, 2026.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Garfield and Joanne (Jenquin) Garfield; stepmother, Grace Garfield; and sister, Sandra Garfield.Survived by his children, Anthony Garfield, Tanya (Charles) Odin, Crystal (Jordan) Felt, and Mandy (Eric) Anderson; grandchildren, Derrek Garfield, Karralyn Garfield, Rylee Felt, and Sylvi Felt; great-grandchildren, Emmalee Garfield and...
Kathleen Mary Wilke (Bierwerth)
Sep 10, 2026
Kathleen (Bierwerth) WilkeLoving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and AuntAge 83
Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. Preceded in death by husband Charles and parents Albert and Mary. Also preceded in death by nine of her siblings; Rose, Bud, Min, Rob, Alb, Nan, Cuts, Boone and Jerry. Survived by children Chuck Jr. (Kelly) and their children, Madyson and Connor (Hannah and great grandson Bodie), Jody...
Ace Arthur Collins
Sep 9, 2026
Ace Arthur CollinsFebruary 26, 1987 - September 9, 2026Ace Arthur Collins, age 39 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2026.Ace was born on February 26, 1987 on the Eastside of St. Paul where he spent most of his life. His beautiful smile and sense of humor will be truly missed.Ace is survived by his mother, Gisele;...
Judith Stearns Rutscher
Sep 9, 2026
Judith Stearns Rutscher, age 92, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, with Pastor Nathan Baker-Trinity officiating. A visitation will begin an hour prior and graveside services will be held at a future date to be determined...
Alan J. Mesenbrink
Sep 9, 2026
Alan J. Mesenbrink, age 73, of East Bethel. Passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice on September 9, 2026. Alan was an avid outdoorsman. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, and his dogs.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Julia Mesenbrink; grandparents, Ward and Etta Tupper, Albert and Christine Mesenbrink; brother-in-law, William "Ghost" Schrecongost, brother-in-law, Gene...
