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...

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 20, 2025

Richard (Dick) Peterson, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He lived nearly all his years in the communities of Somerset and Osceola, WI, devoting himself to faith, family, and service.

After graduation from Somerset High School, Dick began a career in the lumber industry. A man of deep conviction and gentle strength, Dick then...

Dec 18, 2025

Age 75, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025 surrounded by family.

Known to many as the “Dirt Hauler,” Reed was admired for his unique approach to landscaping. He ran his sand and gravel business for over 40 years in the river valley and continued hauling gravel just weeks before his passing.

Reed loved to travel, work,...

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Irving Mulvey Bloom, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2025, with family by his side. Irving (Irv) was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on September 19th, 1936. He was very proud of his Stillwater roots and at 13 years of age was the youngest to win the Minnesota State Skeet Shooting Championship. He grew up across the street from...

2025

Dona Mae Gilbertson, age 95, passed peacefully on December 18, 2025 after an 18 month hard fought battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Dona was born on a farm near Hunter, ND on September 1, 1930 to Paul and Nora (Hanson) Jorgensen. Her family moved to Hunter when she was 8 years old. Dona was a cheerleader and graduated from Hunter...

Dec 16, 2025

Donald Arthur Wright of Stillwater, MN died December 16th, a month short of his 85 birthday. Don graduated from East High, Duluth, attended UMD, and graduated in electrical engineering at the U of M Minneapolis campus.

At E. F. Johnson Co, Waseca, he designed and built a 1000K transmitter. As an employee at 3M he held several patents, co-designing Tattle Tape...

Dec 16, 2025

Marlene Elaine Lee, age 83, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025, after several months of declining health. She was surrounded by family, dear friends, and the truly angelic care of the Oak Ridge staff and Lakeview Hospice team, whose compassion and kindness meant so much to her and to those who loved her.

Marlene was a mother,...

Dec 15, 2025

Stacy Lynn Meyer (née Thompson), age 50, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, faith, and devotion to family. A beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, and friend, Stacy was the heart of her family and a steady source of strength and compassion to all who knew her.

Stacy was born on April...

Dec 15, 2025

Age 77 of White Bear Lake

Carolyn passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was a talented sewer and dedicated many years to volunteering at Joseph's Coat. Her favorite colors were orange and purple, but she loved anything tie-dye. She enjoyed refinishing furniture, collecting elephants, and thrifting. She cherished annual traditions, including attending the Minnesota State Fair, making lefse for Christmas and...

Dec 15, 2025

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Audrey Eickhof passed away on December 15th in St. Paul at the age of 99. Audrey was born on September 16, 1926 to Rufus and Alice Graupmann in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Audrey was the first child of two girls, having a younger sister Kay.

She graduated from Faribault High School. She spent her freshman year at St....

Dec 15, 2025

Duane Elliott, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, son Kevin, daughter Susan, and brother Myron. He is survived by sons Brian (Nancy) and David, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Duane was born on December 28, 1924, in Rice Lake, WI. He spent his youth in Detroit,...

Dec 14, 2025

Frank William EhrnreiterAge 93, of St. Paul, passed away December 14, 2025.

U.S. Navy Veteran- Korean War.

Preceded in death by wife, Audrey Ehrnreiter; parents Frank J Ehrnreiter & Rose Ehrnreiter; and many siblings.

Survived by children, Lynn Ehrnreiter (Pat), Cherie O'Neil (Pat), & Sandra Anderson; siblings, Dick Ehrnreiter & Carol Fisher; 6 grandchildren; & 7 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of...

Dec 14, 2025

Josh Headlee, 49, of Stillwater, MN, passed away at his home on December 14, 2025, after a courageous one-month battle with cancer.

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Life and Career

Born December 8, 1976, in Brainerd, MN, Josh carried a lifelong love of learning and innovation. He began his professional career at the University of Minnesota Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where he helped develop an electronic...

Dec 14, 2025

Age 67, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, surrounded by love.

Kathy was born on December 9, 1958, and lived a life defined by faith, compassion, and purpose. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lucille Wolf. She is survived by her beloved children, Brenda (Tony) and David (Jennifer), and her cherished grandchildren, Zoe, Audrey, Reagan, and...

Dec 13, 2025

Robert C. Fischer (Bob)

April 22th,1933 – December 13th, 2025

Our dad passed away on December 13th, 2025. Dad had to overcome his hearing loss from Korea and his lack of reading from having Dyslexia. Between printing, truck driving and the Lake Johanna Fire Department, were he served as a fire fighter and a District Chief. He was a great provider for...

Dec 13, 2025

Age 96 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Preceded by her beloved husband of 72 years, James (Jim) January 29, 2025, she is survived by 7 children, 19 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

She had a long and inquisitive life including completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at the University of Minnesota in 1951. Kay and...

Dec 12, 2025

Carol Joanne Muellner (Dixon), age 92, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, of Centerville, passed away on December 12, 2025.Preceded in death by parents, Emmett and Florence; brothers, Gerald and Lowell; sister, Kathleen; sons, Michael (Cindy) and Mark. Survived by son, Jeffrey (Mary); daughter, Jill; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.Carol was the life of the party;...

Dec 12, 2025

 78, of Somerset, WI, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 in New Richmond, WI.

Jean was born in New Richmond on November 27, 1947. She graduated from Somerset high school in 1965. She enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 while studying nursing at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire. She served for nearly twenty years, receiving an...

Dec 10, 2025

48, of Andover, MN, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 10, 2025 in Andover, MN.

Zong was born in Laos on January 1, 1977. He graduated from Fresno High School in 1994. He attended Fresno City College from 1995-1997. He then relocated to the twin cities in Minnesota to pursue new opportunities. He then met Myra Lee...