Local Obituaries
Richard Klein
May 14, 2025
Richard Stephen Klein, age 79 of Stillwater, MN, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
He was born the son of Stephen and Helen (Kapuscinski) Klein on January 10, 1946, in Brainerd, MN. He graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in Teaching and Mathematics and met Susan Bromaghin. They got married on June 13, 1970. Dick was a beloved high...
Nancy Condon
May 13, 2025
Nancy M. Condon, age 79, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on May 15, 1945, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Irvin "Lee" and Louise (Thieschafer) Martin. She spent her early years in Swanville before her family moved to...
Ronald Sweep
May 11, 2025
Ronald K. Sweep, age 66 of Oakdale, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Outdoors was where Ron truly thrived, drawing strength and joy from nature. A quiet and hardworking soul, Ron was known for his stubbornness but had an enormous heart to match. He was a man of adventure, with a pilot's license in one hand and a blasting license in...
Kenneth Voss
Apr 29, 2025
Kenneth E. Voss, esteemed attorney, age 95 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025.
Born on April 10, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, Ken was the son of the late Andrew H. and Helen L. (Kosidowski) Voss. He spent his formative years on the east side of Milwaukee, nurturing a keen intellect and earning his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy...
Marjorie Hooley
Apr 26, 2025
Marjorie "Marge" Hooley passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Marge was born in Stillwater, Minnesota to Alva (Wright) and Matthew Hooley. Marge graduated from Stillwater High School in 1946, and she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in education. She spent one fabulous year...
Cynthia Gilker
Apr 10, 2025
Cynthia Lois Gilker, age 54 of New Richmond, WI, passed away April 10, 2025.
Cyndi will remain in the hearts of her daughters Amanda Gilker and Alexis Moldenhauer; her father Richard "Butch" Gilker (Diane), sisters Barbara Graham (Pat Kelly), and Suzanne Gilker; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Kay Gilker; and grandparents Margaret...
Susan Lo
Apr 7, 2025
Susan Michelle Lo
Born February 5, 1959 in Seoul, South Korea. Went to heaven on April 7, 2025. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota doing what she loved, playing her violin.
Preceded in death by: Parents-Yuen Tze Lo, Sara DeMundo, and Kenneth McNair. Granddaughters-Sophia and Jasmine McNair.
Survived by: Parent Bonnie McNair, 3 Children: Shanna, Serena and...
Joan Schaffer
Mar 27, 2025
Joan Elizabeth (VanSteenkiste) Schaffer, age 97, passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughters on March 27, 2025. She was raised in Bayport, Minnesota and was a lifelong resident of the Stillwater area. Joan is survived by her daughters Sarah Schaffer and Ann Kilibarda; grandson Fritz (Erica) Kilibarda; granddaughters Christine (Christopher) Smith, Lauren and Ashley Kilibarda; great-grandchildren Blaire, Franklin,...
Edward Rosenwinkel
Mar 23, 2025
Edward J. Rosenwinkel, born April 2, 1936 to Selma and Edward Rosenwinkel in Fairmont, MN. Ed passed away peacefully Sunday, March 23, 2025 under the care of Lakeview Hospice Program at the Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, MN.
After completing a degree at the University of Minnesota, for several years Ed partnered with his father at Belle Plaine Sand and Gravel...
Marguerite Sonju
Mar 20, 2025
Marguerite "Marge" Sonju, age 80, of Baytown Township, slipped away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Hattie, and siblings Tom, Pat, Joe, Carolyn, and Bill.
Marge was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a principal's secretary at Oakland Jr. High for 35...
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Magnuson) O'Brien
Mar 13, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Magnuson) O'Brien, age 101, of Bayport, passed away on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She grew up on the North Hill in Stillwater where many other Italians resided. She was valedictorian of her Stillwater High School graduating class of 1941.
Jackie married Dick O'Brien in 1951 and settled in Bayport where they raised their five children.
She assumed...
Edwin Andera
Mar 6, 2025
Edwin Charles Andera, Loving Husband, Dad, and "Papa", age 81 of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. Edwin is survived by his loving wife, Madeline; children, Craig (Alice), Kevin, Kristin (Jeff), Clint, and Kyle; grandchildren, Ellen, and Susan; brothers, Bernard, Roger, Alvin, and Gail. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers,...
Bette McDonald
Mar 3, 2025
Bette McDonald, a longtime resident of Bayport and Stillwater, died peacefully at the age of 92 in the presence of her daughter on March 3, 2025. Bette lived a full life, and in retirement enjoyed traveling throughout the world with her husband John. When not traveling, they enjoyed the comfort and warmth of Ft. Myers, FL during the winter. Her...
Leo Schouweiler
Feb 17, 2025
Leo David Schouweiler, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away February 17, 2025. Born on August 18, 1955, Leo spent most of his life in Stillwater. He was a proud graduate of Stillwater High School, Class of 1973, and made many friends along the way. Throughout his life, Leo faced many challenges but persevered through all, never giving up thanks to...
Fred "Jim" Schmidt
Feb 10, 2025
Fred "Jim" Schmidt
Age 88, of Lake Elmo
Fred met his Savior, Jesus, and his beloved wife, LaVon, on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jim was born on May 28, 1936, the sixth of nine children to Fred and Martha (Hintz) Schmidt. His childhood was mostly helping on the family farm in South Stillwater. In the fall of 1953 he met the love...
Lloyd Newman
Feb 4, 2025
Lloyd Edward Newman, Jr.
June 10, 1950 - February 4, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Lloyd Edward Newman, Jr., who left us on February 4, 2025, after a nine-year battle with dementia. Born on June 10, 1950, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Marion Newman, he grew up alongside his three siblings, Laura, Ronald, and...
Gloria Keller
Feb 1, 2025
Gloria Keller, a woman whose strength was as undeniable as her sense of humor, passed away on February 1st surrounded by the things and people she loved most. She was a force to be reckoned with, fiercely independent, and never one to back down from a challenge - or a good laugh. Her spirit touched the lives of everyone who...
Delton Knutson
Jan 28, 2025
Delton E. “Del” Knutson, age 81 of Somerset, WI, passed away January 28, 2025 at his home. Del was born in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School. He was a proud Army Veteran and worked in law enforcement with the Stillwater Police Department, Oak Park Heights Police Department, and Washington County Sheriff's Department.
Del will remain in the hearts of...
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin, age 69, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025 at his home. Joe was born on July 22, 1955, and grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. He graduated Stillwater High School, Lakewood College (now Century College) with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Business, and the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor...
John Howard Weiss
Jan 19, 2025
John Howard Weiss, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away surrounded by family on January 19, 2025, following a three-and-a-half-month battle with T-cell Lymphoma. Born on April 24, 1955, John was a lifelong resident of Stillwater and a graduate of Stillwater High School. He dedicated 42 years of his life working at Andersen Windows in Maintenance and Vacuum Forming. John...
