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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Lake Elmo Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash; Funeral Services Set

Anthony John Carlson, 20, of Lake Elmo, died after losing control of his motorcycle Thursday evening near Minnemishinona Falls. Carlson was a 2010 graduate of Stillwater Area High School.

A 20-year-old Lake Elmo man died after losing control of his motorcycle Thursday evening near Minnemishinona Falls. Anthony John Carlson was traveling westbound on a curve of County Road 41 when he crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck a guardrail, the Associated Press reports. He was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital, where he later died. Carlson was a 2010 graduate of Stillwater Area High School. Visitation is set for 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater, and also one hour prior to the service at church. Click here to read the full obituary. A celebration of Carlson's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Christ Lutheran Church, 11194 36th St. N., in Lake Elmo. Interment at…

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Police Officer Josh Lynaugh's Funeral Will Cause Road Closures Near Government Center

The Funeral procession for Stillwater native and St. Paul Police Officer Josh Lynaugh will cause Osgood Avenue North to be closed from 62nd Street North to 65th Street North from about 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other delays are expected.

St. Paul Police Officer Josh Lynaugh will be laid to rest Friday in Stillwater. Lynaugh’s funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Paul Cathedral, with interment following at Lakeview Cemetery. Lynaugh, a Stillwater native, graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 2001. He played football and baseball for the Ponies. He was also an Explorer with the Stillwater Police Department and got his start in law enforcement at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater. Lynaugh’s funeral procession on Friday will cause some road closures and delays in the area, Washington County Chief Deputy Daniel Starry said, possibly affecting Washington County employees, customers and clients arriving to and leaving from the Government Center. The …

Monday, February 11, 2013

Woodbury Husband, Father Dies after Fight With ALS

Scott Andrew Stafne, age 40, faithful son, husband, father and friend, courageously died of ALS Thursday, February 7, 2013. Services for Scott are set for Friday.

Scott Andrew Stafne, Woodbury, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 after a more than eight-year battle with ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease." He was 40 years old.   Scott was born May 10, 1972 to Gerry and Judy Stafne of Cottage Grove. He graduated from Park High School in 1990 and the University of Minnesota in 1995 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2002, he married his wife Kirsten, who loved and cared for him gracefully. Upon his diagnosis with ALS in 2004, Scott “retired” from an information technology career and devoted himself to his passion for writing and filmmaking. With the birth of daughters Eva Lorraine in 2005 and Miranda Roxanne in 2008, Scott found his purpose in life. Scott shared his friendly smile and sharp wit with …

Laura Hopkins

2:32 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013

Kristen, I found this because my husband is dying from ALS also. He was diagnosed 01/2010. He is 44 and we have 3 young kids. I watched the video. It's brilliant! I tried to get my husband to leave a similar legacy, but it was too painful for him. You had a Love Warrior as a husband! Kristen, I will keep you, Eva and Miranda in my prayers and I wish you love and light forward!   more ›

Friday, January 11, 2013

Dick Wolff, Founder of Woodbury’s Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf, Dies (Updated)

Share your memories of Wolff in the comments section.

Dick Wolff, the founder of the Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. He was 78. “He was just a servant,” said Tim Hayden, a member of the food shelf board who knew Wolff for about seven years. Hayden recalled a Bible passage about Jesus feeding people when they were hungry and giving them something to drink when they were thirsty. “That reminds me so much of Dick,” he said. Memorial service Sunday, Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road. Visitation begins at 3:30 p.m. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. The Christian Cupboard Emergency Fool Shelf will celebrate its 30th year in 2013. Wolff had been experiencing health issues lately and was at the hospital when he told nurses he …

Lori Engesser

7:28 am on Monday, January 14, 2013

I was on the board when the Christian Cupboard was founded and worked with both Dick and Sharon off and on for years. Dick always had a warm smile and had a genuine concern for all the individuals that passed through the doors of the Christian Cupboard. When the scouts had their big food drives, Dick was right there bright and early with loads of encouragement and big thanks to the scouts. Both …   more ›

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