John Thoemke

Sep 2, 2024

John Tyson Thoemke

Age 84 Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Union Electrician September 2, 2024 John Tyson Thoemke died with loved ones by his side on Monday, September 2, 2024. A family man, devout Catholic, and union organizer, he died on Labor Day, the eve of what was to be his and Mary's 64th wedding anniversary.

John is survived by his wife,...

David F. Link

Sep 1, 2024

US Army SPC, US Air Force AMN

David Francis Link passed away on September 1, 2024 at the age of 58. Born on May 3rd 1966 in St. Paul MN, David was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle, and dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country.

David proudly served in the Air Force for 3 years at Hill...

Levonne Larson

Sep 1, 2024

Levonne Larson, age 97. Charter member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, much loved by children, Linda (Larry) Berger, Janet, Brent (Cindy), Blake (Julia), Karen (Doug Storms); grandchildren, Mark (Jessica) Berger, Scott (Sarah Gibson) Berger, Matthew (Katie), Andrew, Chad (Caitlin), Christopher (Jennifer Mihok); Sarah (Matthew) Davis; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Cohen, Stella, Miles, Grace, Caroline, Connor, Cameron, Caleb, Aran, Mira, Abigail, Henry....

Helen M. Swanson

Aug 31, 2024

Age 91 of Balsam Lake, WI, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Chuck; parents, Herbert and Mabel Harmel; brothers, Richard and Roland Harmel; sisters, Julie Norby and Ruth Schumacher.

Survived by children, Jay (Renee) Swanson, Jim Swanson, and Lori Swanson; grandchildren, Beth (Ben) Butler, Kristen Swanson, and Scott Swanson; great-grandsons, Noah and Augie...

Bradley Molstad

Aug 31, 2024

Bradley Molstad, age 69, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Brad was born to Robert and Lenore (Schouten) Molstad. He grew up in Glen Lake, MN, and attended Hopkins-Lindbergh High School. After high school, Brad attended the University of Minnesota where he majored in Theater. During high school and college, he worked as...

Robert "Bob" Michael Schurhamer

Aug 31, 2024

A devoted family man, friend to many and passionate outdoorsman, passed away August 31, 2024 at the age of 64, He leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering loyalty.

An avid outdoorsman, he cherished hunting of any kind, guiding clients on fishing trips on Lake Superior and training the families two dogs (Orla and Festus, both Drahthaars). Bob made...

Audrey M. Haller

Aug 30, 2024

Audrey M. Haller, a strong and determined Swede whose warmth and smile would light up a room, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, James Haller; her parents, Albert and Alice Willman; her brothers, Milton (Donna) and Roy Willman; her sister, Eleanor (Ted) Strauch; and her granddaughter, Clara....

Kenneth Quade

Aug 29, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Alan Quade, (1951 - 2024), was a very well-known, dynamic and contributing member of Minneapolis, Hampton and Padua, Minnesota communities. He is survived by his partner Jackie Mcleod, his son, Daniel J. Quade, grandson, Chester K. Quade, brothers, Richard Quade and Michael Quade, sister Renee Quade and with family honors, Sylvia Quade.

Kenny was most well known...

Lois M. Peterson

Aug 29, 2024

Age 97, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar; and her son, Greg. 

Lois is survived by her children, Maureen (Michael) Paque, Deborah Peterson, and David Peterson; daughter-in-law, Michelle Peterson; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Marilyn) Richert; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Lois lived her life filled with love and...

Donna Showers

Aug 29, 2024

Donna J. Showers (nee Baker), age 84 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024.

She was a wife, daughter, sister, grandma, and great-grandma who treasured time with family. Donna was born in Madison, WI to Nathan and Lucille Baker. She graduated from Madison East High School. On June 24, 1961 she married her high school sweetheart, Will. They...

Naw True

Aug 28, 2024

Naw True

Age 93 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 28, 2024.

Funeral services for Ms. Naw True will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery, in Saint Paul.

John Jourdan

Aug 28, 2024

John Henry Jourdan, age 89 of Stillwater, MN, passed away on August 28, 2024 in his home surrounded by family.

John was born in Northome, MN on May 30, 1935. He attended Mizpah Elementary and Northome High School before attending the University of Minnesota, earning a Bachelor's and then Master's Degree.

It wasn't until he was 14 that rural electrification brought power...

Kirk Sampson

Aug 26, 2024

Kirk Sampson, a devoted family man, friend to many and passionate outdoorsman, passed away August 26th, 2024 at the age of 49. He leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering loyalty.

Kirk’s passion for life was evident in his many hobbies and interests. An avid outdoorsman, he cherished hunting of any kind, baseball/softball, skiing, trap shooting and training the...

Phyllis Mary Tincher

Aug 25, 2024

Age 87, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born January 25, 1937 in Grosse Pointe Farms, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan to Florence and Omar Klinger. She was proud of her city and the University of Michigan football team, often recalling how her father turned up the record player full blast to play the fight song. 

Phyllis and her...

Helen Swanson

Aug 24, 2024

Helen Avis (Martin) Swanson

Helen Swanson, age 92 years and eight months of White Bear Lake, formerly of Winthrop, MN, who suffered from Primary Progressive Aphasia [PPA] for seven years, died in her sleep on Saturday, August 24.

Helen was born in Alfsborg Township to Esther Alida [Lundberg] and Oscar Edward Martin and baptized at First Lutheran Church in Winthrop. She graduated...

Douglas "Doug" Johnson

Aug 24, 2024

The family of Douglas "Doug" Johnson sadly announces his passing on August 24, 2024, at the age of 79 after a brief battle with cancer. Doug is lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Doreen; children, Jennifer (Pete) Tholen, Jeremy (Jessica Nunez); grandchildren, Quintin, Makenna, Bailey, Gabriella, and Isabelle; sister and brother-in law, Jeanne and Alan Nordstrom; sisters-in-law, Sharon...

Richard Ellis

Aug 24, 2024

Richard C. Ellis

Age 76 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024. Richard had a passion for gemology and was a longtime jeweler at Bockstruck Jewelers in St. Paul from 1971 - 1988. Later in life, Richard worked as a cashier at Walmart in Vadnais Heights for over a decade, retiring from there in 2014. Richard loved...

Kevin Christian

Aug 23, 2024

Kevin Lamont Christian

Age 51 of Stillwater passed away on Friday, August 23rd.

Kevin was an entrepreneur, skilled DJ and world traveler, who believed that when you work hard, you play harder.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernice (Kim) Harkness; father Leonard Christian; brother, Leonard (Wesley) Christian; and sister Michelle Glover

He will be sadly...

Eh Lay

Aug 23, 2024

Eh Lay

Age 65 of St. Paul, passed away on August 23, 2024.

Funeral services for Mr. Eh Lay will be held on Friday, August 30 at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Ave. W) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Dan Henson

Aug 23, 2024

Daniel Frederick "Danny" Henson

Age 69 of Minneapolis

Passed away on August 23, 2024 at the VA Medical Center. Danny was a proud Army veteran. He was very funny, strong-willed but a caring man. He went out of his way for those he loved. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dan is preceded in death by...