Ronald Lucken
Jun 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ronald Lucken of Bemidji, MN, who passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 85.Ron was born in Blackduck, MN, to Edward and Rachel Lucken. He attended high school in Laporte and graduated from Bemidji State University. He dedicated his career to serving Beltrami...
Judith "Judy" M. Olson
Jun 13, 2026
Passed away peacefully June 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at age 88.
Judy was born September 11, 1937 in Northeast Minneapolis to Dorothy and Jimmy White. She graduated from Edison High School in 1955, and married Gerald Olson, the love of her life, June 15, 1957. She worked with her beloved grandfather, Alfred, at the Soo Line for a few...
Meer Nyimulu Gilo
Jun 12, 2026
Meer Nyimulu GiloMeer Nyimulu Gilo, age 37, passed away on June 12, 2026. He is survived by his aunt and uncle, Abang Gowi and Akom Lero.
Joyce Elaine Ehman
Jun 9, 2026
Joyce Elaine Ehman
Age 87 of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.
Joyce is preceded in death by Mother Eugenia Lathrop and Father Melvin Lathrop.
She is survived by and sadly missed by her husband of over 70 years, Harvey; children Danny(Debbie),Cynthia (Mark) Banta, Linda (Paul) Flicek and Ronny; grandchildren Jesse(Sandy); Paul(Tracy),Kayla (Joe),Jake,Josh,Jenny,Claire, Daniel,Charlize,Anessa. Great...
Richard Nickolas Andor
Jun 9, 2026
Richard “Dick” Andor, age 84, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Dick was a proud veteran. He is survived by his two daughters Brenda (Tracy) Van Heel and Bridget (John) Bydlon. 7 grandchildren; Ashley (Mike) Van Eps; Kirsten (Nick) Carr; Anna (Paul) Krieger; Alycia (Brian) Will’s; David (Rachel) Van Heel; Michelle (Cameron) Sucik; Dylan Bydlon and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Nancy Carole Goodman (née Nietz)
Jun 9, 2026
Nancy Carole Goodman (née Nietz), a distinguished independent historian, author, and longtime advocate for preserving Minnesota history, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was 87.
Born in Owatonna, Minnesota, on July 27, 1938, Nancy graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956 before attending the University of Minnesota, where she studied journalism and advertising. It was there that she met...
Kyran Michael Murphy
Jun 8, 2026
Kyran Michael Murphy was born in Paris, France, on June 14th, 1983, to Lynn and Mark Murphy of Stillwater, MN. He came into the world as a small, very handsome baby who worried his mother instantly, as he spent his first month in the NICU. He continued to worry Lynn for his entire 42 years, 11 months, and 25 days...
David K. Shopbell
Jun 7, 2026
Age 71, of Newport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2026.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Donna Shopbell; brothers, Clint and Craig Shopbell; sister, Dianna Hallas; mother and father-in-law, Edna and Lyle Foster; brothers-in-law, Loren Foster, Johnnie DeVault and Rick Hallas.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, Janelle;...
Lawrence Joseph Ulrich Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Ulrich Jr.Age 83, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2026.He is survived by sisters, Mary Ulrich, and Kathleen (Tom) Schuster; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many more friends and loved ones.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11am at Lyngblomsten Care Center Chapel (1415 Almond Avenue, St....
Rev. Dr. Leland Botzet
Jun 6, 2026
Leland Botzet, 72, left this world peacefully at home with family by his side on June 6, 2026, in Shoreview, MN. Leland was born in 1954, in St. Paul, MN, and lived a life marked by the transforming work of Christ, love for his family, and devotion to his call into ministry.Leland is preceded in death by his mother (Grace Graham),...
Scott Willard Rose
Jun 6, 2026
Age 65 of Oakdale
Passed away on June 6, 2026. Scott lived in Detroit Lakes for a lot of his childhood. He spent many years in Glidden, Wisconsin before he moved to Oakdale, Minnesota. Scott retired from the United States Postal Service in 2016 after working there for 31 years. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, and pool player. He loved...
Roy S. Woods
Jun 5, 2026
Roy, age 71, is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; son, Jeremy (Kristi), and grandson Dagen; daughter, Jacqueline (Rob), and grandsons Evan and Elliott. He is also survived by his sister, Ramona (Roger); his brother, Ron (Colleen); and many nieces and nephews.
He was born September 6, 1954 in Milaca, MN to Sherby R and Cora L Woods, who have preceded...
Richard Charles Oberg
Jun 5, 2026
Age 81 of Stillwater
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 5, 2026. Rick was born in Menomonie, WI on October 2, 1944 to Lucille and Richard Oberg. He graduated from Bloomington High School and the University of Minnesota. He then earned his Master's in Reading at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Rick was a long-time resident...
Dennis James Schluender
Jun 4, 2026
Dennis James Schluender Service - Livestream
Dennis James Schluender, 74, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away after a courageous 13-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Dennis was born November 1, 1951 in Alexandria, Minn., to Emil and Katherine Schluender. He grew up in small town Monticello, Minnesota. The second born of seven children, Dennis deeply loved his siblings Jerome, Diane,...
Timothy James Sprandel
Jun 3, 2026
Tim "Bubba" Sprandel, age 63, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026, due to complications from cancer. Tim was born September 17, 1962, to Leonard and Blanche Sprandel. He was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated from Como Senior High in 1981. Tim worked for Avis for many years, then he went to Century College...
Richard Henry Westby
Jun 3, 2026
Richard Henry Westby
October 24, 1934 – June 3, 2026
Richard Henry Westby, known as Dick, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on
October 24, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dick lived a life defined by faith, family, service,
friendship, joy, and a deep commitment to the neighborhood in which he lived.
Dick was raised in Minneapolis and attended Seward...
Raymond W. Karnuth
Jun 3, 2026
Age 90, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.
A celebration of Ray's life will be held at a later date.
Full obituary to follow.
Judy Kostohryz
Jun 2, 2026
Age 75, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully June 2, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Virginia Kostohryz. She will be sadly missed by life partner, Archie Smith; children, Ben (Lisa) Magnuson and Anne (Justin) Aaron; grandchildren, Dylan, Autumn, Jace and Addy; siblings, Ron (Mary) Kostohryz, Russ Kostohryz, Jane (Greg) Larson and Ray Kostohryz; nephews,...
C. Jean Johnson
Jun 2, 2026
Age 87, of Stillwater, passed away June 2, 2026.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 65 years, Robert; children, Eric (Kristi) Johnson and Kristin (Patrick) Hoel; grandchildren, Elleanor and Carlton Johnson, and Erik Hoel; sister, Kay Keske; nephews, other family and friends.
Born and raised in Beaver Dam, WI, Jean earned her degree in elementary education from Wartburg College...
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