Local Obituaries
Gerald Raymond Gross
Oct 17, 2024
Gerald Raymond Gross Loving Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Granddad, Bumpa Gerald passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Boulder Ponds Senior Living Memory Care in Lake Elmo. He was born on September 19, 1941, in West Saint Paul, the son of Raymond and Edna (Haapala) Gross. Gerald grew up on a farm in Lake Elmo, MN. He was heavily...
Janette Marie (Cartony) Johnson
Oct 6, 2024
Janette Marie Johnson (nee Cartony) passed away on October 6, 2024 at Regions Hospital at the age of 74. She had a short battle with cancer, but the battle was one sided as the cancer held all the cards. She was born June 10, 1950 in Stillwater. Janette is survived by her husband Paul Johnson after nearly 40 years...
Donald Joseph Garner
Sep 30, 2024
Donald J. Garner, age 78 of Lake Elmo, passed away September 30, 2024. US Navy Veteran with two tours in Vietnam during the war. Diesel Mechanic for 30 years and proud member of Teamsters Local 120. Don will remain in the hearts of his wife of 53 years Jerilyn "Lynn"; children Joe (Anne), Kristy (Scott) Campbell; grandchildren Cassie and...
Joanne Fay (Syverson) Anderson
Sep 24, 2024
Joanne Fay (Syverson) Anderson, age 86 of Mahtomedi, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood Care Center. Joanne was born on December 21, 1937 in Emmons, Minnesota to Stanley and Margaret (Peterson) Syverson. She grew up in Blue Earth, Minnesota and graduated from Blue Earth High School before continuing her studies at Mankato State University. Joanne...
Father Robert Leland Valit
Sep 21, 2024
Father Robert Valit was born on April 1, 1928 and died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Our Little Sisters of the Poor. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Robert and Louise; his sister, Norma Knaus, and her husband Joseph; his special aunts, Agnes Raiter and Julia Hill, and other cherished relatives and friends. He is...
Mary C (Lynch) Schoenecker
Sep 14, 2024
Mary C. Schoenecker, age 86 of Oak Park Heights, passed away September 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. Mary was born May 12, 1938 in St. Paul to James and Pauline (Riley) Lynch. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Saint Agnes School in 1956. Mary was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Schoenecker in 1958. The...
Daniel G. Novak
Sep 10, 2024
Daniel G. Novak, age 75, of Lake Elmo, passed away at his home on September 10, 2024 following a progressive illness. Dan was born August 21, 1949 in Streator, IL to Fabian and Eleanor (Ross) Novak. He graduated from Streator High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Dan would continue his...
Roger Paul Ericson
Sep 9, 2024
Roger Paul Ericson age 65 of Hastings Minnesota passed away September 9th. Born March 14, 1959 in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife Renee; Mother Esther; Sisters Mary and Rebecca; Brother Darwin and Brother In Law James Barkdull. He is survived by his children Sarah Pinotti (Steve) and Tonya Strong (John Neuser); Granddaughters Adrianna Pinotti, Stella...
John Joseph Hennessey
Sep 7, 2024
John Joseph "Jack" Hennessey, age 97, of Stillwater passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, with family by his side. Jack was born on October 2, 1926, the son of Martin and Inez (Mockler) Hennessey. He grew up in Stillwater and graduated from St. Michael's Catholic School and Stillwater High School. He served his country in the Navy during World...
Linda Lee (Wick) Klein
Sep 6, 2024
Klein, Linda Lee (née Wick), age 77, of Stillwater, died at home on September 6, 2024. The youngest of six siblings, Linda was born August 23, 1947 to William and Esther Wick in Mankato, Minn. She is survived by her three beloved children Mary, Andrew, and Alison (Brian). She will be missed by grandchildren Lyra and Hannes; siblings Marilyn Dundas...
Dolores Henrietta (Quast) Vanhouten
Sep 2, 2024
Dolores H. VanHouten Born: 04/24/1925 - Called to Glory: 09/02/2024 Dolores was born to Cordt and Alice (Raasch) Quast in Zumbrota, MN, grew up there, graduating from Zumbrota High School in 1943. She married John VanHouten on September 4, 1946. They farmed in the Zumbrota/Wanamingo area until 1957, when they moved their family of four daughters to St. Paul Park...
Dr. Michael J. Junker, Dds
Sep 1, 2024
Dr. Michael J. Junker, DDS, 76, of Stillwater, passed away Sept. 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He died at home under the care of his loving family. "Mike" was born in Stillwater on June 26, 1948, to Herman and Agnes "Babe" (Sinkler) Junker. The fourth of five children, Mike attended St. Mary's School in Stillwater and later Hill...
Dr. Gene Samuel Kelley, Dds
Aug 22, 2024
Gene Samuel Kelley, DDS March 27, 1937 - August 22, 2024 Gene Samuel Kelley, age 87, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Boutwells Landing. Gene was born on March 27,1937 to George and Ellen Kelley. He grew up in Garden City, MN and graduated from high school in 1955. He went to Mankato State...
Linda Culhane
Aug 19, 2024
Linda Jeanne (Gierok) Culhane, age 71, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota surrounded by her husband and children. Linda was born in Saint Paul on July 15, 1953, to Jerome and Josephine (Kulstad) Gierok. She was a 1971 graduate of Johnson High School in Saint Paul. Linda married Roger...
Calista Mae (Boland) Stefanski
Aug 1, 2024
Calista Mae Stefanski, age 102 of Stillwater, passed away August 1, 2024 at the Gables of Boutwells Landing. Calista was born May 31, 1922 in Armstrong, IA to Frederick and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Korrect) Boland. She grew up in Armstrong and graduated from Armstrong High School. Calista was united in marriage to Raymond Stefanski on April 23, 1949 in Armstrong. The...
Nancy (Mariana) Thompson
Jul 28, 2024
Nancy Thompson, age 77, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Nancy is survived by her fiancé, Neil Conoboy; children, Kimberly (Tony) Otley and Keith Thompson; grandchildren, Zachary (Cassie), Kyanne (Raul), Mason, Zoey, and Mallory; great-grandchildren, Luis, Rio, Fae, and Kennedy; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garry of...
Robert Paul Gelhar
Jul 13, 2024
Robert "Bob" Gelhar, age 95, of Stillwater, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Boutwells Landing. Bob was born on October 15,1928 to Lawrence and Antoinette Gelhar. He grew up on the North Hill of Stillwater and graduated from high school in 1946. He married Marilyn McGarry in 1953. After living briefly in Edina, they moved back to Stillwater...
Dale Apel
Jul 4, 2024
Dale Apel, 87, passed away peacefully on July 4th with her family by her side. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Dale enjoyed the benefit of loving parents and close friends, some of whom considered each other sisters. She attended the University of Alabama where she was the president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and attained her bachelors and...
Timothy John Ives
Jun 30, 2024
Timothy John Ives, age 55 of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Timothy was born on October 14, 1968, in Stillwater, the son of Ralph and Mary (Haun) Ives. He attended SCCS (St. Michael's), graduated from Stillwater Area High School, Century College and Metro State University with a B.A. in Business. He went on to be licensed in...
Prosper "Jr" Harvieux, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Prosper "JR" Harvieux, Jr., age 67 of Stillwater, formerly of Sun City, AZ, died June 27, 2024. JR was born January 19, 1957 in New Richmond, WI to Prosper and Leona (Gibson) Harvieux. He grew up attending Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond High School where he played on the...
