Obituaries

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Yolanda "Loni" Anderson

Yolanda "Loni" Anderson

Aug 26, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother

Age 84, of Woodbury, MN, Stillwater, MN, Long Key. FL, and Port St. Lucie, FL

Loni passed away on August 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband Ray of 62 years, sons Eric (fiancée Carrie Jones), Leif (Joy Arneson Walker), and daughter Heidi Adam (fiancé Phil Maughan); grandchildren Axel Anderson, John Paul Anderson, Anna-Lena Anderson, Kristof...

Alouise Laverty

Alouise Laverty

Aug 23, 2025

Alouise Elizabeth Laverty passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025.

Alouise was born January 27, 1928 in Rochester, Minnesota. Her family moved to California in 1942. She attended John C. Fremont High school in Los Angeles California. She received her Business degree from Los Angeles Business School.

Alouise's working career included Olmsted County Agricultural Department, Rochester State Bank, and lastly Jefferson High...

Marilyn Dahl

Marilyn Dahl

Aug 22, 2025

Marilyn Dahl, a woman of deep faith and loving spirit, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.She is preceded in death by her husband Lyle; her grandson Kevin; her parents Fred and Marie Pedersen; her siblings Wallace (Dorothy), Gordon (Blanche), Phyllis (Ralph) Undseth, James, and Clifford.She is survived by her children Nathan (Ann), David (Kim), and Diane (Gary) Titusdahl; grandchildren...

Mary Jacoby

Mary Jacoby

Aug 22, 2025

Mary A. Jacoby

Age 79 of Oakdale MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James. She is survived by her children Sue, and Tom (Leanne); brother Johnny; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Born in Eveleth, MN on May 2nd, 1946, she grew up on the...

Janet Peterson

Janet Peterson

Aug 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janet Eileen (Tallman) Peterson 74

Born in St. Paul, MN December 18, 1949

We are sad to announce that Janet (Jenny) passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2025, at home in the loving arms of her partner Michael Wiley of 30+ years.

Janet retired from Northern Star Company after 40 years as an inspector processing potatoes. She...

Marion Meyer

Marion Meyer

Aug 18, 2025

Marion Meyer Service - Livestream

Born December 9, 1943, originally from Mankato, Minnesota and long-time resident of the Stillwater Area, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s on August 18, 2025. Preceded in death by father Alfred and mother Ruth. Survived by daughter Jacqueline (William), daughter Angela, grandsons James and Luke (Linnea), granddaughters Adele, Hattie and Ilsa....

Barbara Worley

Barbara Worley

Aug 17, 2025

Barbara Louise Worley, 99

Barbara Louise Worley died August 17th after a brief illness. She was born south of Stuart, Nebraska, on January 10, 1926, to Charles “Bud” and Louise Moses—the first of their eight children. She grew up helping on the family farm and caring for her younger siblings. Barbara often said she learned to drive by going mostly backwards...

Scott Alan Jahnke

Scott Alan Jahnke

Aug 17, 2025

Scott Alan Jahnke passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Scott was born Nov. 13, 1963 at Otis Air Force Base, Cape Cod Mass.

His early childhood was spent living on several military bases and an overseas tour in the Philippines.

The family made Babbitt Minnesota home in 1972. He had a strong love for the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting...

John Steinworth

John Steinworth

Aug 16, 2025

John Joseph Steinworth, Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully at home on August 16th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.John was known for his love of music, dedication to justice, and spirit of wonder and awe toward nature and the modern world. He championed water rights in Minnesota, notably through his efforts with the White Bear Conservation District and in protecting...

Lindsey Anne Witthaus

Lindsey Anne Witthaus

Aug 16, 2025

Lindsey Anne Witthaus was a beloved partner, friend, precious daughter, sister and Auntie who passed away on August 16th at age 43. She fought a long hard 3-year battle with breast cancer. She passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family.

Lindsey was born on the 4th of July 1982 and truly lived up to her birthdate. She was a vibrant...

Krista Marie Johnson

Krista Marie Johnson

Aug 15, 2025

Krista Johnson of Stillwater, born November 8, 1965, passed away on August 15, 2025, after a courageous 4 year battle against breast cancer.

Krista was, and always will be the heart of her family. She was a devoted wife, extraordinary mother, loving and caring daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Joseph and Marvella Gamboni, Raymond and...

Carine "Carrie" Bajda

Carine "Carrie" Bajda

Aug 15, 2025

Carine M. “Carrie” Bajda

Age 52, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully August 15, 2025.

Preceded in death by her father, Frank Spollar; and her mother-in-law, Majda Bajda.

Survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Kendall; son, Gavin; mother, Genny Spollar; sister, Gayle (Justin) Forsman and son, Kolton; father in law, John.

Carrie Bajda, a warm-hearted and compassionate woman known for her deep love of family,...

Susan Carol Johnson

Susan Carol Johnson

Aug 15, 2025

Mrs. Susan (Sue) Carol Johnson, age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in Centerville, MN, surrounded by family.

Sue is survived by her three daughters and their families: Jill Wyant (Pat) of North Oaks, Jennifer Johnson of Lino Lakes, and Kathryn Thacker (Nick) of Blaine. She was a devoted grandmother to Bailey, Tegan, Jacob, Henry, and Hazel. She is also survived...

Henry Combs

Henry Combs

Aug 14, 2025

Henry Combs

Age 42, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away on August 14, 2025.

The service for Henry Combs will be held on Friday, August 29 at 11:00 AM at The Recovery Church (253 State Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Valera Garrett

Valera Garrett

Aug 14, 2025

Valera Garrett Service - LivestreamValera Pearl Garrett, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025 at the age of 96 years.

Born Valera Pearl McCumber on January 4, 1929 in Omaha, NE, "Val" was the first child of John and Pearl McCumber. She arrived a couple of minutes before her twin sister, Stella Jane, and a...

James Dunn, Sr

James Dunn, Sr

Aug 13, 2025

It is with much grief that we announce the passing of Jame Patrick Dunn on August 13, 2025. Jim died with his children by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet (nee Bowe).

Son of Franklin and Othelia (Schaub) Dunn, Jim was born in Ortonville March 22, 1932. His parents moved to Red Wing during the depression,...

Tori Hanson

Tori Hanson

Aug 12, 2025

Kristin Tori Hanson age 56 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. 

Born on September 9, 1968, Tori was welcomed into the loving home of Gary and Karen Hanson as the second of three children. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1987 and later earned her medical assistant degree from Minneapolis Business College in 1995—setting the foundation...

Nicholas J. Beck

Nicholas J. Beck

Aug 11, 2025

Nicholas Beck Service - Livestream

Nicholas Beck, 78, passed away from complications of ALS, on August 11, 2025, in Chisago City, MN.

Nicholas was born on April 13, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, to Jack and Madelyn Beck.Nick graduated from Cretin High School in 1965 and went on to earn an Associate Degree from Century College in 2019. He started his career...

Kathleen M. Luhrsen

Kathleen M. Luhrsen

Aug 11, 2025

Kathleen Luhrsen, age 91, of Stillwater, MN,

passed away peacefully August 11, 2025.

Preceded in death by Parents, Charles and Pearl Iverson; 

Son-in-law, Jeff.

Survived by loving Husband of 70 years, Richard; 

Children, Mike (Chrysa), Cindy, Randy (Vicki), Rebecca (Ed); 

Grandchildren, Jim (Angela), Steven, Calvin (Breauna), Brenna, Ella, Ava;

Great-grandchildren, Johnathan and Blake; 

and other family and friends.

Kathleen was an author, songwriter, inventor and loved spending time with...

Doris Nelson

Doris Nelson

Aug 10, 2025

Doris Nelson Service - Livestream

Doris Marie Nelson, age 94 of Stillwater died on August 10, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Lars and Lillian Larson; husband, Emery; daughter, Tina Olson; son in-law, Daniel Magnuson; 6 siblings and extended family members. Survived by sister, Kathy Rostamo; daughter, Debra Magnuson; grandchildren, Mathew Olson, Samantha Olson; son-in-law, Charles Olson; and many nieces and...