Local Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

David Korpela of Stillwater, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 after a long illness. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl; children, Jessica (Asa) Sherwood, Derek (Michelle); grandchildren, Cole, Emily, Abigail, Grayson, Quinn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third...

Jan 7, 2022

Marjorie Ann O'Brien, age 97 of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 7, 2022 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents Vincent and Henrietta (McMahon) Hearn. Survived by; children Mike (Debby), Jim (Carolyn), Tom (Tina), Peggy (Gary) Talbot, John (Arti) O'Brien; 10 grandchildren Steve O'Brien, Jill (Jamie) Fischer, Sara (Ritz)...

Jan 6, 2022

Julian Johannes Klaas, age 21 of Stillwater, passed away on January 6, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third Street, Stillwater, MN 55082. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport, MN.

Jan 5, 2022

George Stoehr, age 87 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia; children, Denise, Pam, Linda (Jim), Joe (Kathie); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Lorraine and Patricia (Al). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022...

Dec 29, 2021

Neil Gramenz, age 61 of Stillwater, passed suddenly on Dec. 29, 2021. Preceded in death by Father, Edward. Survived by Mother, Phyllis; son, Nathan; brothers, Jeff, Alan (Barb), William (Sandy), Gary, Kim, Terry; sisters, Karen, Nancy, Connie (Glen), Mary (Wayne); special friends Scott and Diane; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan 15., 2022 at...

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley, 84, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, following a brief illness.

Born April 25, 1937 to Thomas and Ethel "Peg" (Tavernier) Foley in St. Paul, MN.

Jerry was a 1955 graduate from Humboldt High School in St. Paul, and a 1959 graduate from Hamline University.  Jerry spent...

Dec 12, 2021

Elizabeth Nolde, age 93, longtime Stillwater resident, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Survived by sister, Merle Nolde; sisters-in-law, Evangeline Nolde, MaryAnne Nolde, Shirley Nolde; ten nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Meryl; brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 423 Fifth...

Dec 7, 2021

Lois Bingham, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Oak Park Senior Living in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Funeral Services for Lois will be held at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082. Private burial will be at...

Dec 3, 2021

Alfred Leroy "Lover" Pribble, age 84 of Stillwater, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Al was born and grew up in Hudson, WI, graduating from Hudson High School in 1955. He joined the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960. He met and married Faye Sterling in Clinton, Iowa on April 8, 1961. They moved to Minnesota in December, 1961 and together...

Nov 29, 2021

Barbara B. Wilson, 99, Bayport, Minnesota, died peacefully at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1922 in St. Paul to Maurine (Gossman) and Mahlon Bimer and grew up in Northfield during the Great Depression. When she was sixteen years old, she and her mother moved to Hot Springs,...

Nov 28, 2021

Mary McCarthy O'Brien passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2021 at age 91. Born August 3rd, 1930, in Madison, WI, Mary was the only child to Guy and Florence McCarthy. When Mary was very young, her family moved back to Stillwater, MN. Mary attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. After college she worked for Northern State...

Nov 27, 2021

Helen "Toot" Brochman Jorgenson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Survived by children, Kelly (Kevin) Koob, Bill Brochman, Peter (Jackie) Brochman, Tracy (Brad) Fagerland; six grandsons; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; sister, Sue (Roger) Gramenz; sister-in-law, Marlys Foley. Preceded in death by her husbands, William Peter Brochman and James Jorgenson; three sisters; and four brothers. Mass of Christian...

Nov 25, 2021

Jessica Ann Jackson was born in Springfield, IL on July 2, 1970. On Thanksgiving night, November 25, 2021, after a fatal car accident, she went to live with her Lord and Savior. Jess was the dear daughter of Roger and Mary Jackson, cherished sister to Deidra (Teek) Keating, Bradly (Jennifer) Jackson and Andrea (Chris) Ryberg. Mother to her incredible son,...

Nov 15, 2021

Phyllis J. McConaughey Age 90 Of Houlton, WI Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2021. Survived by sons Stephen, Scott (Barbara), Shawn (Barbara); daughters Shelley (Kevin) Keller, Susan (Jerry) Fitzenberger, and Sheryl (Brian) McConaughey; her grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Keegan, Kyle, David, Daniel, Derek, Jeremy, Heather, Nathaniel, Megan, Melissa, Jared, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Vanessa;...

Nov 13, 2021

Bronson, Edgerton ("Edge") Born September 20, 1928; passed away peacefully at his home in Woodbury on November 13, 2021 at the age of 93 with Marlys, his loving wife of 29 years, and family at his side. Edgerton was born in Stillwater and raised in Minneapolis. He attended Shattuck School in Faribault (1946) where he was senior class president...

Nov 1, 2021

F. Donald Cortilet Age 91 of Richfield, MN Loving Father and Grandfather. Don passed away November 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by wife, Marcia; parents, B.A. and Lillian; brother, Bart; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his 5 children, 10 grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Don was a proud member of the United...

Oct 27, 2021

Joel Alan Loer July 6, 1968 - October 27, 2021 Joel's heart was tired and weak, and he could not stay with his family any longer. He is now healthy; probably playing frisbee with his dad and getting to know his baby brother he had never met. Joel was born in Winona, Minnesota on July 6 with a diagnosis of...

Oct 19, 2021

Duane Johnson, age 74, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He is survived by his sons, Bryan, Kale (Caryn); grandchildren, Dakotah, Aiden, Lainey, Dawson. Celebration of Life to be held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave N., Stillwater, MN 55082.

Oct 15, 2021

Marlene J Bastyr, of Fort Mohave, Arizona, formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on October 15, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by parents Carl and Dorothy Obbarius, husband Ronald J Bastyr, Sr. and son Ronald J Bastyr, Jr. Survived by sons Randy (Debbie), Michael (Bonny), Mitchell, Richard (Wendy); and daughter-in-law Laurel Bastyr. Also...

Oct 7, 2021

Born August 19, 1944 in Wallasey, England. Died October 7, 2021 in Bayport, Minnesota. Survived by wife, Mary Ann, sons Ted (Kathy) and Pat (Heather) and grandchildren Brady, Peyton, John, Hannah, Dayne and Sydney. Mike was a son, cousin, friend, teammate, husband, grandfather, godfather, coach, teacher and hero. Mike would frequently say, "Every day is St. Patrick's Day for...