Marvin James Nelson
Mar 29, 2026
Marv Nelson, 76, of Lakeland passed away on March 29, 2026 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Marv was born on August 10, 1949 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Lawrence and Izola Nelson. He grew up on a small farm in Lakeland as the middle of three children. On the farm, Marv learned the value of hard work,...
James "Hollywood" Reier
Mar 29, 2026
A lifelong resident of Stillwater, passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 82. Much of this obituary was thoughtfully written by Jim himself, in his own words and with the pride and clarity that reflected his life. His family is honored to share it just as he wished, with only light additions for context.
Jim was preceded in...
Nancy Carol Jacobs Czernek
Mar 29, 2026
Nancy Jacobs Czernek, 77, of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, passed away on March 29th, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; daughter, Anne Czernek; sisters Judy Littlefield, Gloria (Charles) Nofsinger, Marilyn (Chris) Phillips, and Patty (Mark) Maston; and brother Paul Jacobs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Todd Jacobs and Amy Korta Jacobs, brother-in-law Art Littlefield,...
Kathleen Rose Taddei
Mar 28, 2026
Beloved wife and mother, age 88, of Vadnais Heights, and recently Eagan. Born in Isle, Minnesota, she passed away on March 28, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.Kathleen was preceded in death by husband Joseph; siblings, Caroline Remer, Virginia Cloutier, Rosemary Olson, Henry Remer, Bernard Remer, Russell Cloutier and Delores Brettingen; and...
Bradley Richard Halfman
Mar 26, 2026
Bradley Richard Halfman, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 26, 2026, after a life lived with quiet strength, deep faith, and an abiding love for his family.
Brad was born on August 29, 1959, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and grew up in Milwaukee, where his faith took root in his earliest years. He attended Salem Lutheran Grade...
David John Tschida
Mar 25, 2026
David "Dave" J Tschida
Age 64 of Oakdale, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.
He is preceded in death by parents Richard and Margaret; siblings Michael and Linda; and sister in law Nola.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Nikki; daughters Hope and Miranda; in-laws Gary and Gayle Nason, Shane and Nina Nason, Kevin Hallen; siblings Rickie, Pam (Mark)...
Darlene Joyce (Filenius) Weiss
Mar 25, 2026
Darlene Joyce Weiss, aged 88, was called to her eternal home in heaven on March 25, 2026, by the grace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Darlene was born on April 30, 1937, to John and Hedwig (Hattie) Filenius in Helenville, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Lloyd John; and infant son, Daniel John.
She is...
Marilyn Amanda Van Pelt (nee Vetter)
Mar 24, 2026
Marilyn Amanda Van Pelt (nee Vetter), age 85, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24th 2026. Born in May 1940 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Virginia Vetter, she was united in marriage to William Peter Van Pelt in 1959. The couple moved from Wisconsin to White Bear Lake in 1969, where Marilyn lived...
Ardis Elaine Hokins
Mar 24, 2026
Ardis Elaine Hokins
March 27, 1951 - March 24, 2026
Born to Wallace and Frances (Minet) Hokins. She grew up on the family farm in Ruthton, MN . Soon after graduating from high school , she was united in marriage to Dale Babcock . After that they lived in Sioux Falls, SD. Before moving to Minneapolis. Where she went to college briefly....
Joseph Andrew Leonard
Mar 24, 2026
Joseph Andrew Leonard passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on March 24th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In his final month, he was surrounded by love in a beautiful family home, where friends and family gathered to share time, stories, and their love for Joe.
Joe’s greatest legacy is his commitment to family and the extraordinary...
Richard Schultz
Mar 23, 2026
Richard Schultz
Age 89, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23rd, 2026. He was a beloved Guidance Counselor at Stillwater Senior High School during his long career (1967-1998). "Mr. Schultz" was fondly remembered by all his students for his kindness and counsel, as the teacher advisor to AFS, and for writing hall passes...
Gene David Delano
Mar 22, 2026
Gene passed away unexpectedly on March 22nd at the age of 67. Gene was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis. He is proceeded in death by his parents Glenn and Carol Delano. He is survived by his siblings Mark Delano, Renee (Bruce) Pingree, Craig Delano and Ann Delano, nieces and nephews. Gene graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1976 and went...
Donald Duane Larson
Mar 21, 2026
Age 88, of Oak Park Heights, formerly of Hibbing and Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.
Preceded in death by his infant sons, David and Duane; parents, Nels and Gloria; brothers, Loren, Arthur and Norman.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kazuko; children, Dale (Jacalyn), Linda (Kenneth) Ray and Daniel (Susan); grandchildren, Carissa, Jason, Danica, Nicholas...
Mary Annette Andres
Mar 20, 2026
Mary AndresAge 69, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on March 20, 2026 after a short battle with ovarian cancer.
Mary was born on March 11, 1957, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to William Andres and Lorraine (Kleinman) Andres. She grew up in Sumner, Iowa and graduated from Sumner Community High School. Mary earned her bachelor's degree in social work and psychology...
Sandra Jean Stephan
Mar 19, 2026
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sandra J. Stephan of Hugo, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home on March 19, 2026. Born in St. Paul on January 16, 1949, Sandy's life was a testament to love, faith, and the service of others.
Sandy worked as a legal secretary to Jerome D. Ciresi for many years while raising...
Charlie Joe Bardwell
Mar 18, 2026
Charlie Joe Bardwell
Age 68 of Lake Elmo, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carolyn Norris Bardwell and Victor Bardwell.
He will be sadly missed by his spouse, Michele, sons Cole (fiancée Leah), Chad, and Cristopher; daughter April, sister Vicki, niece Lindsay, and nephew Adam.
Joe was born and raised in West Virginia, as well as spent...
Audrey Ernestine McRoy
Mar 18, 2026
Audrey Ernestine McRoy, age 77, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on November 6, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, Audrey lived a life defined by her deep commitment to education, her love for children, and her quiet but powerful presence in the lives of those who knew her.
Audrey earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from...
Robert C. Anderson
Mar 17, 2026
Robert (Bob) Anderson of Maplewood, MN passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 17th, 2026 at the age of 78. Bob was born on May 17, 1947 in St. Paul, MN and was the only child of Maynard and Frances Anderson.
Bob graduated from North High School in 1965, and attended the University of Minnesota until he stepped...
Richard "Dick" Eder
Mar 17, 2026
Age 80 of Lake Elmo
Passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at home on March 17, 2026. Richard graduated from Stillwater High School where he was an avid wrestler and member of the track team. He was an Air Force veteran and member of the Bayport Legion. Richard retired in 2012 from the Stillwater Court House where he was a bailiff.
Preceded in...


