Local Obituaries
Cynthia Gilker
Apr 10, 2025
Cynthia Lois Gilker, age 54 of New Richmond, WI, passed away April 10, 2025.
Cyndi will remain in the hearts of her daughters Amanda Gilker and Alexis Moldenhauer; her father Richard "Butch" Gilker (Diane), sisters Barbara Graham (Pat Kelly), and Suzanne Gilker; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Kay Gilker; and grandparents Margaret...
Joan Schaffer
Mar 27, 2025
Joan Elizabeth (VanSteenkiste) Schaffer, age 97, passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughters on March 27, 2025. She was raised in Bayport, Minnesota and was a lifelong resident of the Stillwater area. Joan is survived by her daughters Sarah Schaffer and Ann Kilibarda; grandson Fritz (Erica) Kilibarda; granddaughters Christine (Christopher) Smith, Lauren and Ashley Kilibarda; great-grandchildren Blaire, Franklin,...
Edward Rosenwinkel
Mar 23, 2025
Edward J. Rosenwinkel, born April 2, 1936 to Selma and Edward Rosenwinkel in Fairmont, MN. Ed passed away peacefully Sunday, March 23, 2025 under the care of Lakeview Hospice Program at the Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, MN.
After completing a degree at the University of Minnesota, for several years Ed partnered with his father at Belle Plaine Sand and Gravel...
Marguerite Sonju
Mar 20, 2025
Marguerite "Marge" Sonju, age 80, of Baytown Township, slipped away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Hattie, and siblings Tom, Pat, Joe, Carolyn, and Bill.
Marge was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a principal's secretary at Oakland Jr. High for 35...
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Magnuson) O'Brien
Mar 13, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Magnuson) O'Brien, age 101, of Bayport, passed away on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She grew up on the North Hill in Stillwater where many other Italians resided. She was valedictorian of her Stillwater High School graduating class of 1941.
Jackie married Dick O'Brien in 1951 and settled in Bayport where they raised their five children.
She assumed...
Edwin Andera
Mar 6, 2025
Edwin Charles Andera, Loving Husband, Dad, and "Papa", age 81 of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. Edwin is survived by his loving wife, Madeline; children, Craig (Alice), Kevin, Kristin (Jeff), Clint, and Kyle; grandchildren, Ellen, and Susan; brothers, Bernard, Roger, Alvin, and Gail. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers,...
Bette McDonald
Mar 3, 2025
Bette McDonald, a longtime resident of Bayport and Stillwater, died peacefully at the age of 92 in the presence of her daughter on March 3, 2025. Bette lived a full life, and in retirement enjoyed traveling throughout the world with her husband John. When not traveling, they enjoyed the comfort and warmth of Ft. Myers, FL during the winter. Her...
Leo Schouweiler
Feb 17, 2025
Leo David Schouweiler, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away February 17, 2025. Born on August 18, 1955, Leo spent most of his life in Stillwater. He was a proud graduate of Stillwater High School, Class of 1973, and made many friends along the way. Throughout his life, Leo faced many challenges but persevered through all, never giving up thanks to...
Fred "Jim" Schmidt
Feb 10, 2025
Fred "Jim" Schmidt
Age 88, of Lake Elmo
Fred met his Savior, Jesus, and his beloved wife, LaVon, on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jim was born on May 28, 1936, the sixth of nine children to Fred and Martha (Hintz) Schmidt. His childhood was mostly helping on the family farm in South Stillwater. In the fall of 1953 he met the love...
Lloyd Newman
Feb 4, 2025
Lloyd Edward Newman, Jr.
June 10, 1950 - February 4, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Lloyd Edward Newman, Jr., who left us on February 4, 2025, after a nine-year battle with dementia. Born on June 10, 1950, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Marion Newman, he grew up alongside his three siblings, Laura, Ronald, and...
Gloria Keller
Feb 1, 2025
Gloria Keller, a woman whose strength was as undeniable as her sense of humor, passed away on February 1st surrounded by the things and people she loved most. She was a force to be reckoned with, fiercely independent, and never one to back down from a challenge - or a good laugh. Her spirit touched the lives of everyone who...
Delton Knutson
Jan 28, 2025
Delton E. “Del” Knutson, age 81 of Somerset, WI, passed away January 28, 2025 at his home. Del was born in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School. He was a proud Army Veteran and worked in law enforcement with the Stillwater Police Department, Oak Park Heights Police Department, and Washington County Sheriff's Department.
Del will remain in the hearts of...
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin, age 69, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025 at his home. Joe was born on July 22, 1955, and grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. He graduated Stillwater High School, Lakewood College (now Century College) with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Business, and the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor...
John Howard Weiss
Jan 19, 2025
John Howard Weiss, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away surrounded by family on January 19, 2025, following a three-and-a-half-month battle with T-cell Lymphoma. Born on April 24, 1955, John was a lifelong resident of Stillwater and a graduate of Stillwater High School. He dedicated 42 years of his life working at Andersen Windows in Maintenance and Vacuum Forming. John...
Mary Ann Sandeen
Jan 14, 2025
Mary Ann Sandeen, age 82 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully January 14, 2025. Retired kindergarten teacher, election judge, and longtime volunteer at the Stillwater Public Library. December 18, 2024 was recently declared to be Mary Ann Sandeen Day in Stillwater to recognize her accomplishments and contributions to the library and the city of Stillwater. Mary Ann will remain in...
Dennis Dean Dworshak
Jan 10, 2025
Dennis Dean Dworshak, age 83, of Stillwater passed away on Friday, January, 10, 2025. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Janet Van Dyke (Tom); grandchildren, Krista, BettyJo, Justin (Monica), and James; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Grace, Delaney, and Dominic; siblings, Deb (Rick) and Dale (Dianne). He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; son, Robert; and his brother Doug. Services will...
John Robert Magill
Dec 31, 2024
John Robert Magill, 55, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on December 31st, 2024, after battling Early Onset Alzheimer's for many years. John was born in Fargo, North Dakota on April 23, 1969, to Francis John and Mary L. Magill. He attended Nativity Elementary School and Shanley High School in Fargo and graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota....
Mildred Elizabeth (Hill) Gilbert
Dec 21, 2024
Mildred E. (Millie) Gilbert, age 105, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Everett. She is survived by her son, Ted (Avis) Gilbert; daughter, and Mary (John) Litecky; grandchildren, Matt (Jill) Gilbert, Gracia (Dave) Kitelinger, John (Nan) Litecky, and Ky (ChengIn) Litecky; great-grandchildren,...
Joseph G. O'Brien
Dec 17, 2024
Joseph G. O'Brien, age 62 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 17, 2024 at Regions Hospital following a heart attack. Joe was born April 23, 1962 in Stillwater to Joseph and Mary (McCarthy) O'Brien. He grew up in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School with the class of 1980. Joe enjoyed regular visits to...
Dorothy Ann (Blackwell) Dulon
Dec 15, 2024
Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born June 28, 1930 in McGregor, IA, to John and Salome Blackwell and moved to Stillwater, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1948. Dorothy married the love of her life, Jarold Dulon, and moved to his hometown of New Richmond, WI. Jarold and...
