Gail N. Freese
Jan 4, 2026
Age 79, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully January 4, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Neil.
She will be sadly missed by sons, Wayne (Mayra) and Jason (Shannon); grandson, Spencer; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Memorial service Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 P.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater with visitation one hour...
Steve Ridgway
Jan 2, 2026
Age 86, of Bayport, passed away January 2, 2026
Preceded in death by son, Steve; sisters, Ann Flug and Kathy Conley.
Survived by his wife of 65 years, Sharon; children, Matthew (Julie), Sarah (Eleazar Villanueva) and Luke (Lisa Meyers); 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dan (Kit), Mark (Sandy) and Peter (Mary); many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A celebration of Steve’s life...
Barbara Jo Heath
Jan 2, 2026
Heath, Barbara Jo WalkerAge 77, born April 14, 1948 in Decatur, IL and passed away on Jan. 2 at home surrounded by family.Barbara married the love of her life, Michael Earl Heath on February 16, 1964. Though marriage and motherhood became her reality early in life, Barbara was determined to achieve her high school diploma, which she did in 1966.In...
Joshua Taulbee
Jan 2, 2026
Joshua J. TaulbeeJosh was a loving father, accomplished musician, committed teacher, avid outdoorsman, and a bigger than life personality. We are all overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and memories.
Josh Taulbee passed away on January 2nd following a year-long battle with glioblastoma. He is survived by his two beloved sons, Max and Miles; his mother, Sylvia Beer Taulbee; his sister...
Dian Doss
Jan 1, 2026
Dian Doss passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Dian loved feeding ducks at the pond. She enjoyed planting flowers and using her gardening skills to add beauty to the world around her.
Blaine Dallas Haywood
Dec 29, 2025
Blaine Dallas Haywood, 74, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following complications from pulmonary fibrosis.
Blaine was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Sheryl; his children, Russ (Kari), Dan (Laura), and Natalia (Steve); his seven grandchildren; and two grand-puppy's. He also leaves behind one unattended trip...
Dorothy Marie Biessener (Johnson)
Dec 28, 2025
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Dorothy Marie Biessener of Mahtomedi died peacefully on December 28, 2025 at the age of 89, surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.
Dorothy was born in St. Paul on August 13, 1936. Dorothy is survived by her three children: Steve (Paula), Rick (Vicky), Sue (Chad) Greeder, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was...
John "Johnny" Ahlbom
Dec 27, 2025
John "Johnny" Ahlbom, of Maplewood, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on December 27, 2025 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN, at the age of 92.
Johnny was born November 24th, 1933, to John and Anny Ahlbom, who emigrated from Sweden to America in 1914. Johnny was their fifth child, the baby of the family. He grew up in...
Lance Alvin Stobbe
Dec 26, 2025
Lance Alvin Stobbe, 58, passed away in New Hope on December 26, 2025, following a 30+ year battle with Advanced Chronic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis with quadriparesis.
He was born on November 4th, 1967, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The son of Alvin Stobbe and Janice (Arvig) Stobbe. Lance was raised in Golden Valley, MN., and a 1986 graduate of Minnehaha Academy. He attended both...
Jack Ralph Diethert
Dec 26, 2025
Age 85 of Lake Elmo
Passed away on December 26, 2025. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He proudly served in the Navy and was a lifetime member and past commander of the Stillwater VFW. Jack was an avid bowler and loved playing horseshoes.
Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; children, Todd (Denise), Lonnie and Jessica Lieffort; grandchildren,...
Peter LaCasse
Dec 26, 2025
Peter Richard LaCasseAge 71 of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by love.Pete worked for Trane Technologies in White Bear Lake as a machine operator where he was a devoted and much appreciated employee for 26 years. He wore many hats and took all of his positions seriously.Pete is preceded in death by his parents,...
Betty Luverne Holm
Dec 24, 2025
Betty L Holm
Age 94 of Stillwater passed away on Christmas Eve, 2025.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Frank; parents Benjamin and Marie Lay; siblings John, Myrtle Rohrer, Janet Holtkamp, Cassie Maahs, Bernice Soper, Arlene MacKenzie, and Virgil.
She is survived by her children; Larry, Randall (Pamela) Mitchell-Holm and Pam (Joe) Cote; 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren;...
Judith Elizabeth Lipovetz
Dec 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Lipovetz, age 87, of Roseville, Minnesota, formerly of Hibbing, Minnesota. Judy passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.
Born on February 16, 1938, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Judy was the beloved daughter of Carl Rudolf Johnson and Ida Marie Johnson (née Johnson). She was a lifelong...
Sherman Danielson
Dec 23, 2025
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Born on November 2, 1948, in Hutchinson, MN, to Eldon and Lois Mae Danielson, Sherman grew up in the Dassel area. He attended the Collinwood one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Dassel High School in 1966. His passion for education led him to earn a BA from Augsburg College, a Master of Education from the University of...
Betty Celina Grenier
Dec 22, 2025
Betty Celina GrenierAge 91, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away December 22nd , 2025.Betty was born on November 12th , 1934 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Henry and MaryGrenier (née Kuld). After graduating from Lafyette High School in Red Lake Falls in 1953, she relocated to Minneapolis, where she lived for the rest of her life.Betty was preceded in death...
Robert Kviberg
Dec 21, 2025
Robert LeRoy Kviberg, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert George Kviberg and Mary Jane Kviberg (nee Brandis). He is survived by friends and caregivers.
Funeral Service Wednesday, January 7, 2025, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior. Private burial Lakewood Cemetery
Sylvia Schreifels
Dec 21, 2025
Sylvia Marie Schreifels (nee Smith), age 78, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Sylvia grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, off West 7th Street, where many members of her extended family lived on the same street. Those close family roots shaped her life and remained deeply important to her. She cherished time spent with family, especially at...
Shirley Kathryn Spector
Dec 21, 2025
Shirley Kathryn Spector, age 82, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born on February 6, 1943, to Willis and Margaret Warkentien and grew up in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
Shirley graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1961 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in...
Melissa Nelson (Bushnell)
Dec 21, 2025
Melissa Nelson (Bushnell), age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with her daughters and mother by her side. She was a devoted mother, proud "Maka", and an amazing friend to many.
Melissa was born on March 29, 1963, in Eugene, Oregon, to Suzanna Moody and Donald Bushnell. She attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, MN and earned her...
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