Obituaries
We honor the lives and legacies of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s community members who have recently passed. To pay tribute to their lasting impact, we feature each member on our website for 30 days from the time we are notified of their passing. Below, you’ll find a listing of these obituaries, celebrating their stories and the indelible mark they left on our community.
If you would like to share a remembrance or notify us of a passing, please contact Kim Bakken at kim.bakken@s-sm.org or call 507-333-1686.
![Eric Hagfors '01]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749582609/ssmorg/dbcpabspckt6sc8m2ktc/Screenshot2025-06-10at20957PM.png","width":212}])
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Eric Hagfors '01
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Eric Hagfors's passing on May 19, 2025. May he rest in God's peace.
Let us remember and cherish the moments we shared with Eric during his time with us.
![John Magill '87]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749043237/ssmorg/e8murbamb0xaadrq1gow/Screenshot2025-06-04at81943AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749043237/ssmorg/e8murbamb0xaadrq1gow/Screenshot2025-06-04at81943AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749043237/ssmorg/e8murbamb0xaadrq1gow/Screenshot2025-06-04at81943AM.png","width":570}])
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John Magill '87
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of John Magill's passing on December 31, 2024. May he rest in God's peace.
Let us remember and cherish the moments we shared with John during his time with us.
Memorial Website
![Paul Klinefelter '62]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748964758/ssmorg/c6fq3qgfjrkqglsm7uwp/Thumbnail_11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748964758/ssmorg/c6fq3qgfjrkqglsm7uwp/Thumbnail_11.png","width":340}])
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Paul Klinefelter '62
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Paul Klinefelter's passing on November 14, 2024. May he rest in God's peace.
Let us remember and cherish the moments we shared with Paul during his time with us.
Memorial Website
![William Gumm '67]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748954679/ssmorg/vmxhkgzyot2rm9wodzrm/Screenshot2025-06-03at74428AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748954679/ssmorg/vmxhkgzyot2rm9wodzrm/Screenshot2025-06-03at74428AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748954679/ssmorg/vmxhkgzyot2rm9wodzrm/Screenshot2025-06-03at74428AM.png","width":708}])
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William Gumm '67
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Dr. William B. Gumm's passing on May 2, 2025. May he rest in God's peace.
Let us remember and cherish the moments we shared with William during his time with us.
Memorial Website
![Barbara Merrill '48]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748022543/ssmorg/gu6nacnwc01dxkwaso7c/Screenshot2025-05-23at124848PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748022543/ssmorg/gu6nacnwc01dxkwaso7c/Screenshot2025-05-23at124848PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748022543/ssmorg/gu6nacnwc01dxkwaso7c/Screenshot2025-05-23at124848PM.png","width":704}])
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Barbara Merrill '48
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Barbara Merrill's passing on February 1, 2025. May she rest in God's peace.
Let us remember and cherish the moments we shared with Barbara during her time with us.
Memorial Website