All Obituaries

Randall Nelson of Afton, Minnesota passed away on May 4, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mabel ‘Mae’ Amelia Pepin (nee Ryan) Age 89 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mae’s heart held a special place for all children. She passionately devoted her life to raising her own as well as caring for others’ children.   Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Des; children, Dale (Jennifer), Shawnee Burnett, Tim (Lynne), Maria (Dan) Poliszuk, and Cherie Pepin (Rick Eubanks); grandchildren, Michael,...

Ernest Ross of Moorhead, Minnesota passed away on Apr 27, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Loretta Rauscher Langer, age 86 of Woodbury, formerly of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Loretta, along with her first husband, Joe, owned Joe's Sporting Goods - Ski Shop. Also known as 'Joe's Bait'. Survived by children, Joe (Jolene) Rauscher, Carrie Ogaard, Jim Rauscher (Judy); 4 step children; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Mickey (Lenny) Pederson. Preceded in death by first husband, Joseph Rauscher in 1993, and second...

Linda Lee Luckey was born on February 18, 1948. She passed away on April 18, 2021 at her residence. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Florence (Pulsford) Thomas; husband Hugh and their beloved Old English Sheep Dogs McDougal and Pooh. Linda is survived by her loving companion of over 20 years Michael Razor; her Aunt Doris and numerous cousins. Linda was a graduate of Muskingum College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In her younger years she enjoyed skeet shooting...

 Karen Ann Peterson (nee Brown)   Age 80  Lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN   Karen passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2021. She was a wonderful and caring mother, grandmother, and sister. Karen’s passion was her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Frances Brown. Survived by her children, Lisa (Vern) Christensen, Joe (Harriete) Junker, Jennifer (Robert) Hamm, and Shawn Junker; grandchildren,...

Edward Boyle Age 91 of Lake Elmo, MN Passed away peacefully April 7, 2021 Preceded in death by loving wife of 64 years, Marlene; parents; children, David, Colleen Beer, and Kathleen Ries; and granddaughter, Ashley Ries. He is survived by his grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, and Cory Beer, Alycia, Andrea, and Amanda Ries; great-grandchildren, Mason and Amelia; and sons-in-law, Don Beer and Greg Ries. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Church of Saint...

Mary Theresa Shannon December 28, 1927-March 29, 2021 (age 93) Mary Shannon, age 93 of Stillwater, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1927 in New York City to Mary and John McDonald. She grew up in Johnstown, N.Y., spending summers in Stockport with her cousins. She graduated from Johnstown High School. After graduation, she worked in bookkeeping at a bank and later as a secretary for General Electric Company. She volunteered as a Red Cross nurse and performed in...

James F. (Jim) Ritzer  Age 89, of Menomonie, WI  Passed away on March 17, 2021, surrounded by family.   Jim was born in Stillwater, MN on August 14, 1931 to Helen and Al Ritzer.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Stillwater High School. He proudly served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1951-52.  On returning from the service, he joined his family’s landscaping business and attended the University of Minnesota. He then met...

Richard (Dick) O'Brien, age 97 of Bayport, passed away on March 13, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1924 to Mary and Raphael O'Brien. He grew up in Bayport and graduated from Stillwater High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served his country in World War II as a pilot. He married the love of his life, Jackie Magnuson in 1951 and settled in Bayport where they raised their five children. He worked his entire 37 year career at Andersen Windows, and also...