Local Obituaries
Brian Lee Ness
May 21, 2021
Ness, Brian L. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa Age 75 of Lake Elmo, formerly of Stillwater, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was a longtime St. Croix Valley resident. Brian was proud of his service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. Survived by loving wife Deb; daughter, Erin (Jeff) Holmquist; step-children, Sarah Albrecht...
Lois Marie (Rauen) Wilson
May 14, 2021
Lois Wilson Age 92 of Stillwater, MN Passed away May 14, 2021 Lois worked at 3M until her retirement. She was also a part of the 3M marching band. In her youth, Lois enjoyed and was competitive in speed skating. Later in life, she showed golden retrievers. Lois was a simple but fierce woman. Survived by her sons, Glen,...
Randall Edward Nelson
May 4, 2021
Nelson, Randall E. (Bud) December 4, 1929 -May 4, 2021 Passed away surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. God must have needed a man with big thick callused hands and a kind, gentle, loving heart so he called Bud home to help on the farm. Always fair and honest in everything he did, he loved his life...
Mabel 'Mae' Amelia (Ryan) Pepin
May 2, 2021
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...
Ernest W (Ross) Ross
Apr 27, 2021
Ernest "Ernie" William Ross Jr, 90, passed away on April 27th, 2021. Ernie was born on August 30, 1930 to Ernie and Ellen Ross Sr in St. Paul MN. He had 5 sisters and 1 brother and they grew up around the Rice Street area. He entered the Marines around the age of 17, spent just under 2 years on...
Loretta Rauscher (Tesch) Langer
Apr 25, 2021
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....
Linda Lee (Thomas) Luckey
Apr 19, 2021
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...
Karen Ann (Brown) Peterson
Apr 13, 2021
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.
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Edward N Boyle
Apr 7, 2021
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...
Mary Theresa Shannon
Mar 29, 2021
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,...
James F Ritzer
Mar 17, 2021
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 ...
Richard James O'Brien
Mar 13, 2021
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...
Ann Mary (Thompson) Feider
Mar 10, 2021
Ann Feider of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Mar 10, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
David Patrick Baker
Mar 7, 2021
David Patrick Baker, 51, died March 7,2021 in Staunton, VA due to complications of diabetes and heart problems. Survived by his parents, David and Mary Jo (Kromhout) Baker of Stillwater, his children, Irial Rein and David Michael and their mother, Kristina Martin all of Virginia; his sister, Kristin Baker Niendorf (Eric) their children August, Samuel and Lucia of Eau...
Patrick Michael Dunn
Feb 16, 2021
Patrick Michael Dunn age 50, of Somerset, WI passed away unexpectedly February 16, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Dunn; and beloved dog, Gypsy. Patrick will be loved and missed forever by his mother, Monica; wife, Michelle; and their sweet pups, Dilly and Maisy. He is also survived by brother, Chris (Tabitha); sister, Traci, and...
Glenna Mary (Gleason) Bealka
Feb 14, 2021
Glenna Bealka of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Feb 14, 2021. Services will be held at a later date.
Gloria Ann Leuer
Feb 10, 2021
Leuer, Gloria Ann
Age 76 of Lakeland, MN
Passed away February 10, 2021
Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Margaret Leuer; brother, Edward; and nephew, Drey.
Survived by siblings, Susan (Leo) Bohanon, Barbara (Scott) Kuehn, and Michael (Chris); and nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Melissa, Joshua, Noah, and Amanda.
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James Martin Smith
Feb 9, 2021
James Martin Smith Born 07-14-1948 Died 02-09-2021 Jim was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and moved three years later to Stillwater, where, in 1974 he and wife Jeanne purchased the farm adjacent to his parents’ family farm. In 1986, he began working at Super Value warehouse, retiring 30 years later to the farm to raise chickens, grow vegetables, rearing bees,...
Kyle David Seitz
Feb 8, 2021
Kyle David Seitz Age 21 of Stillwater, MN Our beloved son passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021. Kyle was a friend to all and had a sweet soul and tender heart. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved baseball and was involved in local hockey programs from the age of 4. He also enjoyed music and camping...
Gene Ellis Kieper
Feb 4, 2021
Gene Kieper, age 80 of Stillwater, passed away at his home in Stillwater on February 4, 2021.
Gene was born on July 4, 1940 in Springfield, MN to Rudolph “Mike” and Loretta Kieper. He graduated from Sanborn High School in 1958. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he was honorably discharged after serving three years....
