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Age 45 of Stillwater, passed away October 20, 2023. To many, Erin, was a sweet and quiet girl with a beautiful smile, but to those who knew Erin best, she was more outgoing, extremely funny, and had a childlike joy that would leave her laughing uncontrollably for minutes on end. Erin, truly loved the simple things in life. Hanging out with her friends and family, camping, making crafts with her children, and spending hours on the river enjoying the day. Erin, absolutely loved the holidays, and whether it was her witches brew at Halloween or the very best pumpkin bars at Thanksgiving, she always brought something special to each of them. Erin was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and...

Age 90, of Oak Park Heights, MN (formerly Hudson, WI and Owatonna, MN), died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 13, 2023. God, her family, and friends were everything to her. She was a humble, fun-loving and selfless person who was always thinking of other people. She worked as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Jostens and National Computer Systems in Minneapolis at the height of her career. Preceded in death by parents, Matie and Emery Conrad, brothers Dean and Dennis Conrad, and husband the Rev. Edwin Schmidt. Pat is survived by loving children Cynthia Hackworthy, Kathy (Jeff) Stonehouse , Mark (Betty) Simonett , and her only sister Charlotte Burgeson. Beloved...

1930 - 2023, age 92, of Stillwater, and formerly of Lake Elmo. Marilyn passed peacefully on August 8, after a brief illness. Marilyn was born in Aberdeen, SD, to Ruth and Elmer Welter, and grew up in St. Paul, MN. She attended Murray High School and the University of Minnesota Dental School, acquiring a degree in Dental Assisting, a career she enjoyed through most of her adult life. Marlyn married Robert King in 1965, and soon after, they made a home in Lake Elmo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, parents, Ruth and Elmer Welter, and brother, Charles J. Welter. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews. and...

Age 96, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 2, 2023. Clara lived a modest yet remarkable life, serving her country with pride during her 22 years in the Navy and exploring the world. Her creative talents as an artist and gardener brought joy to those around her, and her strong faith and her church family at Grace Baptist Church were a source of comfort and strength. Her immediate and extended family were very important to her, and she was there for them whenever they needed her most. She was a quiet soul with a strong opinion and will be remembered for her generosity, dedication, and humility. Preceded in death by parents, John and Nellie, brothers Walter,...

Age 77, of Stillwater, formerly of Deer River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 24, 2023. Preceded by parents, Theodore and Bernice; and brothers, Jean, Richard, Jerrold, Charles and Dallas. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Vivian; children, Beth and Dan (Sara); grandchildren, Sam and Josie; sister, Linda; cousin, Sue; and other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1PM, on Saturday, June 17, at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center (2800 Curve Crest Blvd.). Visitation one hour prior. Luncheon to follow service. Inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, age 73. Preceded in death by her former husband, Gordon Carlson; parents, Lowell and Mildred Bengtson. Survived by daughter, Heather (Chad) Carlson Kehn; grandchildren, Olivia and Odin; siblings, Karen (John) Albert, Judith (Ellis) Wagoner, and Reginald Bengtson; niece, nephews, other family and friends. Bradshaw 4600 Greenhaven Drive White Bear, MN 55127 651-407-8300

Boyd Louis Bouchie, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022. Boyd is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jo; parents, Marvin and Matilda; siblings, Alvina, Clifford, Robert, Irene, Donald, Gertrude, Richard, Doreene, and Adeline. He is survived by his daughters, Michele (Jim) Burger and Brenda (Ken) Jewell; loving granddaughter McKenna; and many nieces and nephews. Boyd served in the US Air Force from 1949 to 1954, soon after he met the love of his life, Mary Jo, at a small caf? and the rest was history. He started his 25-year career with the US Postal Service to ultimately retire as the Postmaster of Afton, MN in 1987. Avid church members, Boyd and Mary...

Helen (age 93) passed away January 27, 2022. Robert (age 95) passed away February 5, 2022. Helen was born and raised in Princeton, and was a Korean Air Force veteran. She was joined in marriage to Robert Hinz on June 10, 1955. Helen was preceded in death by parents Carl and Emma Johnson; brother Charles and sister-in-law Eva; and brother Wayne. Helen and Bob resided in St. Paul, Shoreview and most recently in Little Canada. They are survived by their children William (Ellen), Richard (Julie) and Carol (Steven) Kelley. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Helen and Bob will be held in the spring. Both will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to New Life...

Jane Ellen Svennevig passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Born in Beloit Wisconsin to parents, Calvin and Ethel (Bittrich) Howland on September 23, 1942. She was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High school and then went on to get her bachelor's degree in Education at UW Whitewater, where she majored in English and minored in French. She taught both at Turner High School and then Blackhawk Technical College. Later, while working full time and raising a family, she earned her master's degree from UW Madison, and eventually became a Vice President at Blackhawk Technical College. She was highly successful and motivated in her professional life but she...

Vaughan Heintz, 73 of Breezy Point, MN and formerly of Eagan, MN, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a two year battle with cancer. Vaughan was born September 13, 1947 to Paul and Edith (Vaughan) Heintz in Petoskey, Michigan and he graduated there also in 1966. He went on to DeVry Tech in Chicago until drafted into the Army in 1970, where he served until 1972. He was married in 1974 to Peggy Loodeen in Petoskey, Michigan. He started his working career at his family businesses the Dairy Queen and Heintz Travel & Tours, then he joined Republic-Northwest Airlines where he worked for 28 years and retired as a cargo supervisor in 2009....

Beloved daughter, mother and sister passed unexpectedly in her sleep on December 2nd. Born in Decatur, Illinois on August 19, 1964, the daughter of Wilfred and Audrey Davis. Graduated from Champaign (IL) High School and married Martin Osterhoff in July, 1984. Preceded in death by her parents and survived by husband, Marty; sons, Alex (Amy) and Michael; sisters, Carole Bruce ( Phil Vogel) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Linda Mulligan (Michael) of Minnetrista, Minnesota; and brother Leslie (Cherie) Davis of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Diana fought a courageous lifelong battle with severe chronic asthma. Her warm smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed but live on in the memories of all...