Local Obituaries
Carolyn Frances (Hedrick) Flock
Dec 11, 2024
Carolyn Frances Flock, age 85, of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home in Boutwells of Oak Park Heights. Born on November 9th, 1939, in Sparta, Wisconsin, Carolyn was a model of love, faith, and service. Carolyn grew up in a large, loving family on Summit Ridge near Norwalk, Wisconsin. She...
Arnold "Arnie" Rondeau
Dec 8, 2024
Arnold "Arnie" Rondeau, age 93 of Bayport, MN, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1931 in Somerset, WI to Theodore and Mary (Beauvais) Rondeau. He grew up helping on the family farm and enlisted in the National Guard where he served for three years. Arnie married the love of his life; Elizabeth "Betty"...
Dr. Edward "Ed" Kiolbasa
Dec 5, 2024
Dr. Edward "Ed" Kiolbasa, age 99 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in his home December 5, 2024. Ed was born on April 3, 1925 on a farm near Silver Creek, Nebraska to Frank and Barbara (Uzendoski) Kiolbasa. He was the second oldest of nine children. Ed served in the US Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan during...
Thomas John Gouras
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas "Tom" John Gouras, beloved artist, craftsman, chef, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born on March 20, 1960, in St. Paul, Tom lived a life rich in creativity, friendship, and service to others. A proud graduate of Augsburg University with degrees in art and cultural studies, Tom was an intellectual craftsman whose artistic vision...
David Luke Gunderson
Oct 30, 2024
David Luke Gunderson Loving Husband, Dad & Pops Dave, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on July 19, 1934 in Stillwater, the son of William and Claire (Elliot) Gunderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judy (Judkins); children, Elizabeth (Craig)...
Kathleen (Yost) Crombie
Oct 27, 2024
Kathleen Crombie, age 79 of Lake Elmo, passed away October 27, 2024 Kathleen will remain in the hearts of her children Tim (Tonya), Mara (Bruce), Jennifer, and Burr (Shannon Nalley); grandchildren Emily, Cecily, Jack, Addie, Josie, Ruth, Nora, and Emma; sister Georgene (Bill) Bernatz; and many other extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Randall "Randy" J. Gabrielson
Oct 26, 2024
Randall Jon “Randy” Gabrielson, age 61 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Randy was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota to Arnie and Mickey (Thorson) Gabrielson, the youngest of six children. Randy grew up in Austin and was a proud member of the 1981 Austin Packers boys...
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...
