Local Obituaries
Margaret Swanson
Jul 21, 2020
Margaret Linnea (Stohl) Swanson, born December 12, 1925 to Alva and Arthur Stohl, died on July 21, 2020. Preceded in death by high school sweetheart and husband, Curtis Swanson; sister, Dorothy Cashman; brothers, Arthur and Paul Stohl; son-in-law, Mark Kirkman. Survived by children, Bruce, Craig, Vicki Kirkman, Debra (Dave) Dziuk; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Joanne Stohl and...
Samuel Dean Leedom
Jul 16, 2020
It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Samuel Leedom, age 20 from Stillwater, Minnesota passed suddenly on Thursday July 16th, 2020. Sam will be missed everyday by his mother, Heidi Leedom (Bobby Bischoff); father, Christopher Leedom; brother, Jady Wright (25); sister, Michaela Leedom (13); grandparents, John (Jack) Terhaar, Susan Bischoff; and many other family and friends. We know Sam...
Helen Daniels
Jul 15, 2020
Helen Daniels, age 92 and longtime Bayport resident, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Helen was born May 16, 1928 in Houlton, WI. She worked many years as a nursing assistant at Andersen Windows. Preceded in death by her husband, Gordy; nephew, Billy; and sister, Virginia and her husband Jack Lewis. Survived by nephew, Tom (Dorothy) Lewis; niece, Sally (Mike) Wendel;...
Elaine Marie Reinhardt
Jul 11, 2020
Elaine Marie Reinhardt Of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; children, Kathi and Charlie Lakins of Albuquerque, NM; Dave and Sue Reinhardt of Rapid City, SD; Nancy and Dennis Schaeppi of Stillwater, MN; Lee Ann and Steve Schaeppi of Eagan, MN; and Kevin Reinhardt of Rapid City, SD;...
Sharon A Oswald
Jul 11, 2020
Sharon A. Oswald, Age 79 of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020. Sharon was a longtime resident of Stillwater and grew up at Oswald’s Resort on Big Carnelian Lake. She enjoyed and spent her early years watching and caring for her many nieces and nephews. She loved all holidays spent with her family. Sharon also enjoyed search...
Marlys Mary Bell
Jul 10, 2020
Marlys Bell Age 69 of Stillwater, MN Passed away on July 10th ,2020 Marlys was born January 10th 1951 in Stillwater, MN, the daughter of Leroy “Ringer”and Virgina Bell. Marlys’ love of horses began at a young age, riding her pony. Her passion grew into a lifelong career, owning and operating her horse training facility, focusing on the American Saddlebred...
Jozine Helene Biessener
Jul 9, 2020
Age 79 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020. Beloved for her bright gardens, sly humor, and earned wisdom that brought peace and joy to all in her life. Saw the beauty and worth in everyone and used her time to care for those who needed it most. Preceded in death by husband, Willie; daughter, Elizabeth; brothers,...
Helen Marcia Cool
Jul 4, 2020
With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Helen “Ama” Cool, at 89 years old on July 4th with family at her side. Our wonderfully fierce, independent, and ever-loving matriarch was able to spend her last days exactly where she wanted to be: the farm. Helen was a graduate of Stillwater Area High School. She went on to attend Macalester...
James B Heimann
Jul 3, 2020
James (Jim) Bernard Heimann, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday July 3rd, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN after a courageous 6-month battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 39 years, Priscilla, daughters Cate (Matt) Hoffman, Holly Heimann, sister Gayle (Walter) Briceno, brother Jeff (Terrie) Heimann, brothers–in-law...
Donald Fredric Dunlap
Jun 29, 2020
Donald Fredric Dunlap was born in St. Paul, MN, on December 20, 1930. He passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 at his home in Stillwater, MN. Preceded in death by baby Diane; and son, James. Survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Claire; brother, Robert; sister, Joanne Morrisette; children, Mary Rudeen, Scott, Wendy (Kent) Grandlienard, Dr. Michelle, Catherine...
Donald A Barnholdt
Jun 18, 2020
Donald (Barney) Barnholdt, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 18, 2020. Barney was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Janet; parents George and Nellie Barnholdt, brother Fred (Fritz) Barnholdt, sisters Helen Moen and Ella O’Connell. He is survived by his children; Cheryl (Ron) McKenzie, Dawn (Bob) Briggs, Becky (Scott) Muellner, Teri (Dan) Barnholdt....
Edna G Mclaughlin
Jun 6, 2020
Edna McLaughlin of Lakeland, Minnesota passed away on Jun 6, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. Service Information
Colton Francis Leekley-Winslow
May 24, 2020
Colton Francis Leekley-Winslow, age 26, of Afton, MN died unexpectedly on May 24, 2020. Colton is greatly missed. He will be remembered for his fierce sense of what’s right and loyalty to family and friends. He had an extremely gifted intellect and was a risk taker. He started building computers from parts at age 12 and taught himself Python programming...
Mary Elizabeth Johnson
May 8, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Stillwater MN passed away May 8th 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Carmen Ellefson of Spring Valley WI. Mary is survived by only daughter Libby Johnson, sister- Ann Jensen (Byron); brothers, Tom Ellefson (Jan), and Terry Ellefson (Rhonda); and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed working at Minnesota Mutual Life in...
Edward B Leuer
May 1, 2020
Edward B. Leuer. Passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Croixdale, Bayport, MN. Edward was a longtime resident of Croixdale. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Margaret Leuer. Survived by siblings, Gloria, Susan (Leo) Bohanon, Barbara (Scott) Kuehn, and Michael (Chris). The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Croxdale for their wonderful...
Elizabeth Ann Orne
Apr 25, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Orne, age 89 of Bayport, MN passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Pillars of Oakdale. Survived by her daughters, Patricia Swanburg and Diane Perkins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date when family and friends can gather again safely. Service Information
Marcia A Paskeuric
Apr 20, 2020
Age 85, of Stillwater MN, passed away April 20, 2020. Preceded by parents, Greg and Ida Zoller; sister and brother in-law, Elaine and Marv Richert. Survived by children, Jodi Stebe (Pasquale), Dee Mack, Michael Paskeuric (Sophia Pham); grandson, Jake Mack; nephews, Rod Richert (Pat) and Mark Richert (Claire); also caring friends. Marcia was a long time member of St. Michael’s...
Lorraine Aronson
Apr 9, 2020
Lorraine (Often) Aronson, age 97, of Lake St. Croix Beach, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2020 at Gables of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN. Preceded in death by husband Harris; parents Edward and Gena Often; uncle Oscar Moe; sisters Evelyn Ziegel and Gertrude Often; sons Brian, Bruce and Gary; daughter Mary Ann Mack....
Pauline Marie Junker
Apr 5, 2020
Pauline Marie Junker (Proulx) Age 98, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on April 5, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, John Leo; parents Albert and Delphine Prouix; brothers Edgar, Donald, Vital, Burt, Paul and Bernell; sisters Genevieve, Theresa, and Lillian; and granddaughter Colleen Tschida. Survived by her sister Jayne Berg and sister-in-law Anne Prouix;...
Dianne Dorothy Radke
Mar 30, 2020
Dianne Dorothy Radke, age 84, long time resident of Bayport, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Irving Dahlin and brother Richard “Dick” Dahlin. Survived by her loving husband, Jim of 63 years, sisters Joann (Bumps) Woolsey, Gail Alanko, brother Jim “Turk”...
