All Obituaries

Gale Pettee, age 84 of Centerville, passed away on Jan 6, 2021. Gale is survived by his children, Kevin, Keith (Sandy), Kayleen, Kraig, and Kurt; grandchildren, Casey, Charlie, Calen, Dustin, Danielle, Dayna, Josh, and Katie; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Allisa, Leah, Timmy, Elijah, Zachary, Willow, Zachary, Brianna, Audryanna, and Aaliyah; siblings, Leon, Dennis, Diane Hansen, Lynn Nelson, and Kay Carlson; nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank...

Jerry Smith, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away on Jan. 5, 2021. Jerry was born May 15, 1953 to Enos and Dorothy Smith. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Enos and Mother Dorothy Smith. Jerry is survived by his Daughter, Betsy (Bryan) Stark; Son, Andy Smith; Sister Patricia (Roger) Waterman; grandchildren Olive and Jack Smith; Niece Lauren (Nick) Chase; Nephew Tim (Holly) Waterman and numerous family and friends. Jerry loved his family, sports, the Minnesota State Fair and trips to Las...

Elaine Johnson of Lake Elmo, Minnesota passed away on Jan 5, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Erica (Tuomi) Grothaus of Mahtomedi, Minnesota passed away suddenly on January 3, 2021. Just 49, Erica was born February 18, 1971, in Minneapolis, MN to Norman & Gayle (Kirkpatrick) Tuomi. Erica spent her early childhood in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, where she became an older sister and lifelong friend to her sibling Nicole. Erica will always be remembered for touching the lives of so many people around her. Erica had a heart of gold and was known as a beautiful person inside and out....

Harriet Marchetti Age 87 of Stillwater, MN Passed away December 31, 2020 Harriet was loved by many and will be missed dearly. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth; parents, Thomas and Edreia McDonough; and brothers, Thomas, Richard, and Myles “Butch”. She is survived by her children, Barb (Scott) Henderson, Terese (Merced) Doria, Roleen, Peggy, Sue (Micky) Dinatale, Matt (Paula), Michael (Karen), Mary, Tony (Kerry) Marchetti- Knarr, Thomas,...

Karen Pree Dahl, 76, of Houlton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020. Karen was the proud mother of four and grandmother of eleven. She was a great listener. Whether holding a tea party, reading a book, or making sure they knew she loved them, she loved spending time with her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren. Karen graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1962 and the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1966. She obtained her Master of Social Work from the...

Mary Ann Aberwald Lux Schwantes Age 92, passed away on December 11, after a long period of declining health.  Throughout her life, she exhibited unfailing good humor and optimism. She was a role model of living a faith-filled life. She is preceded in death by her first husband, John W. "Jack" Lux, (deceased 1996); and second husband Arno Schwantes (deceased 2005). She is survived by her children Joe (Pam), Ann Lux McLiney (Ed), Pete (Julie), Paul (Emily), Jay (Christy), and...

Arlita Ione (nee Kueng) Hanson, Age 89, Lifelong resident of N. St Paul/Oakdale, died peacefully on December 1, 2020.  Arlie managed the N. St Paul Medical Center for 30+ years. Arlie had a kind and gentle spirit, she loved family and friends; entertaining, traveling, and daisies. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Survived by children, Bradley (Mary); and Missy (Mark) Hamre; grandchildren, Kyle (Chayna) Hamre, and Meghan (Tom) Esser; and 3 great-grandchildren. Thank you to Oak...

Jeanette Marie Bell Age 94 of Stillwater, MN Passed away Nov. 27, 2020 Longtime employee with Andersen Windows. Jeanette loved and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Survived by her children, Gary of Clear Lake, WI, Susan of Stillwater, MN, and Mark (Pam) of Bayport, MN; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. Preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Donald; son, Michael; and grandchild, Misty. Private family graveside...

Bonnie Kuhn, age 92 of Stillwater, previously of St. Paul. Beloved child of God. Loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was a proud nurse for over 35 years. Survived by children, Terri (Leo) DeCorsey, Connie (Rick) Gloe, and Ken (Kris); 7 grandchildren, Becky (Matt), Chris (Anna), Cory (Brianna), Ryan, Kyle, Casey, Kevin (Kayla); 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, Evelyn Stener, Reverend Melvin Weseloh; and brother-in-law, Reverend Robert Kuhn. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Lee; and...