Local Obituaries
Nancy Stella (Hadrath) Hooley
Aug 16, 2021
Nancy Hooley (Hadrath), age 90, passed away peacefully Monday, August 16, 2021 surrounded by her children. Nancy was the beloved wife of Charles, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to so many.
She was born on February 11, 1931 in St. Paul, they moved to Stillwater soon after, where she grew up. She graduated from St....
Stephen John Mccarten
Aug 10, 2021
Stephen J. McCarten, 76, died after an illness with cancer; August 10, 2021. He was in hospice at The Estates at Greeley in Stillwater MN since June 2021. Steve was born in Stillwater, spent many years in Colorado and returned to Stillwater in 2013. Steve graduated from Stillwater High School and Regis University. He owned an electronic cable installation wholesale...
Clifford Paul Fearing
Aug 7, 2021
Age 77 of Stillwater, MN
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Arbor Glen in Lake Elmo, MN. Cliff was an avid hunter and fisherman, as well as an active golfer. He spent a majority of his career as C.F.O. at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, and...
Paul Herman Junker
Jul 19, 2021
Paul Herman Junker, of Stillwater, Minnesota, known around Stillwater as the Candy Man for many years, was born on February 13, 1940 and passed on July 19, 2021, the birthday of his wife of 53 years, Ruth Anne Elizabeth Junker (nee Olson) who preceded him in death in August of 2020. He is survived by his son, Douglas and his...
James F Luckey
Jul 8, 2021
James F. Luckey
Age (91) of Mahtomedi
Passed away on July 8th, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Moorhead, MN to John and Winifred (Rambaugh) Luckey on December 3rd, 1929.
Preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and his wife, Rosemary (Seibert) Luckey of Bayport,...
Norene S (Ulvila) Petrick
Jun 16, 2021
Norene (Nori) Petrick Age 76 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021 at Healtheast Pillars in Oakdale. Nori is survived by her loving husband, Richard; sons, Aaron (Txia) and Nicholas (Nealy); brother, Ronald (Cheryl) Ulvila; and sisters, Gloria Barnes and Lexi Hakamaki. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvo and Faye (Pikka) Ulvila. Private family...
William Joseph Reuter
Jun 4, 2021
William Reuter Loving Husband, Dad Grandpa, & Great Grandpa Age 83 of Stillwater, passed away on June 4, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; parents and grandson, Lance Husfeldt. Bill is survived by his children, Debbie (Jon) Klein, Linda (Brian) Husfeldt, Mark (Connie) Reuter, Laurie (Brent)...
Paul Richard Kooser
May 30, 2021
Paul Richard Kooser, age 74, passed away on May 30, 2021
Paul was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato, MN. He attended Lincoln Grade and Junior High School and graduated Mankato High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Mankato State and graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN with a degree in...
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...
