Local Obituaries
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...
Anne Patricia (Willett) Bradshaw
Jun 26, 2024
Anne (Willett) Bradshaw, age 62 of Stillwater, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, she was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Willett and Carolyn Willett (Miller). She is survived by her son Ryan Bradshaw, and daughter Nicole Vemuri (Arun Vemuri); grandchild Louisa J. Vemuri; and brother, Dr Joseph Willett (Dr Jane Willett). Memorial service will be held at...
Jacqueline Kathryn Carlone
Jun 16, 2024
Jacqueline Kathryn Carlone (née Solseth) Beloved wife, cherished mom, gentle grandmother, faithful Godmother, loving aunt, and dear friend, Jacquie lived her life in joyful service to others. She carried out her beautiful and life-giving faith every day and beautifully embodied St. Teresa of Calcutta's guidance to "do small things with great love." Jacquie's life was a model of selfless love....
Fred David Primoli
Jun 11, 2024
Primoli, Fred David Primoli Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa Fred passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Fred was united in marriage to Margaret "Meg" Jennings on May 28th, 1960 at Nativity of our Lord Church in St. Paul and the couple enjoyed 64 years together raising five children and welcoming 11 grandchildren to their family....
Joseph H. Hibberd
May 26, 2024
Joseph H. Hibberd, Jr., age 73 of Stillwater, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home. Joe was born on January 12, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA to Joseph and Jeanne Hibberd. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Henderson Senior High in West Chester. Following high school, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam...
Lorraine Hazel (Swenson) Rydeen
May 14, 2024
Lorraine Rydeen, age 101, passed away peacefully May 14th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is proceeded in death by her husband Kenneth Rydeen (1998) and sister Beatrice Skoglund (2005). She is survived by 6 children Gary Rydeen, Tana Dunkirk, Tari Rydeen, Sara Zeuli, Jani Lindstrom, and Kari "Fred" Rydeen; 12 grandchildren Louie, Paul; Todd,...
Thomas Roy Murphy
Apr 15, 2024
Tom passed away on Monday, April 15,2024 at Woodland Hill in Hudson, Wisconsin. Tom grew up on a farm in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada and went to college and medical school in Nova Scotia. While in school he met and married his wife, Edna. The two emigrated to the US and Tom started a General Surgery residency at the Mayo...
