Local Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Jeanette Marie Bell Age 94 of Stillwater, MN Passed away Nov. 27, 2020 Longtime employee with Andersen Windows. Jeanette loved and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Survived by her children, Gary of Clear Lake, WI, Susan of Stillwater, MN, and Mark (Pam) of Bayport, MN; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild on the way....

Nov 17, 2020

Bonnie Kuhn, age 92 of Stillwater, previously of St. Paul.

Beloved child of God. Loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was a proud nurse for over 35 years.

Survived by children, Terri (Leo) DeCorsey, Connie (Rick) Gloe, and Ken (Kris); 7 grandchildren, Becky (Matt), Chris (Anna), Cory (Brianna), Ryan, Kyle, Casey, Kevin (Kayla); 6 great-grandchildren;...

Nov 3, 2020

Melvin E. Rustin, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Melvin was a greeter at St. Michael’s church and Walmart, as well as a lifelong bass fisherman. He was preceded in death by wife, Kathleen “Kay”; and parents, Oscar and Cecilia. Survived by daughters, Susan, Debra (Jeff) Benson, and Jill (Duane) Schleusner; grandchildren, Chad...

Oct 17, 2020

Arthur Reifke of White Bear Lake, passed at the age of 38, after a courageous and long battle with depression. Yet another person whose life was cut short by this terrible condition. He will forever be in our hearts. Art worked hard to get his engineering degree and was proud to be using that degree in a job he...

Oct 15, 2020

Kristine “Kris” Marie Hostetler Formerly of Lakeland, MN Peacefully passed away October 15, 2020 Kris was born on April 18, 1953. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Dave) Lee of Trinity, FL, and Jesse (Grace) Hostetler of Chula Vista, CA; grandchildren, Cory (21) and Seth (20) Troutman, Zachary and Aden Hostetler; her brothers, James (Barbara) Boetcher, Jerry (Pat) Boetcher,...

Oct 13, 2020

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Oct 7, 2020

Passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. She was born September 29, 1918, in Fosston, Minnesota, to George and Suphrina Theoret. She married Ralph Gieseke in Crookston, Minnesota, in 1949. They later moved to Bayport, where they raised their four children. In her early life, she was a stay-at-home mother and later worked as a bookkeeper in Stillwater. Isabelle...

Oct 7, 2020

Florence J. (née Lohmer) Albrecht, age 92 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. Survived by her children, Linda (Bob) Burger, Marjorie Sutter, and Jeff Albrecht; 8 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son David; and her 9 siblings. Due to Covid 19, private family services will be held at St. Mary’s...

Sep 26, 2020

Patricia Ann Jewell Peterson, age 88 of Stillwater, passed away September 26, 2020. She was born April 17, 1932. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Katherine Jewell. Survived by children, Linda and Jeff Peterson; grandchildren Alyssa and Colin Janilla; sisters Barbara Jewell Greeder and Josephine Jewell Harrison. Longtime teacher at Oak Park Elementary School in Stillwater. Following her...

Sep 22, 2020

James (Jim) L. Seiberlich, age 90, of Stillwater, MN and Sun City West, AZ, left us on September 22, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Annella (Nell), in heaven after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by a loving family; three children, Lizabeth (Kim) Erickson, Toby (Debi) Seiberlich, Angie (Bruce Kammen) Seiberlich; three grandchildren, Chris (Christine)...

Sep 19, 2020

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Peterson (Raduenz) passed away at home unexpectedly at the age of 67 on September 19, 2020. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Shirley Raduenz. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Joshua) Arnold of Hudson, WI; brother, Steven (Debra) Raduenz of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Zachary Pettee and Jacob Arnold; nieces, Antonia Hageman and...

Sep 15, 2020

Jack (John) Sullivan, age 77 of Turtle Lake, WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully in his home on September 15, 2020. Graduate of Cretin 1960, Grand Knight of St. Ann’s Turtle Lake, Irish man. Greatly missed by partner, Pam Nelson; children, Michael (Shannon) Sullivan, Pat, Shawn (Kurt) Johnson, and Bridget (Joe) Hammond; grandchildren, Brendan (Bailey), Ben, Devyn,...

Sep 13, 2020

Our family lost a special and beloved man, husband, father, and grandfather. Embraced in Jesus’ arms, Roger passed away Sept. 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Celestine. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Bonnie; children, Greg (Donna), Mike (Leslie), Michelle (Steve), and Doug; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and...

Sep 12, 2020

Simonet, David W. Age 84 of New Richmond Longtime resident of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Simonet; brothers, Stephen, Charles and Philip. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda; children, Peter, Melissa, Matthew (Lisa), George (Gina Masanz); grandchildren, Alissa and Madalynn. Mass of Christian Burial...

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Lou Hurlburt (nee Schuh), of Mahtomedi, MN July 12, 1934 to September 4, 2020 Mary Lou dedicated her life to her family and her Roman Catholic faith. Throughout her life as a married mother of 11, she instilled in her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren her love for them and her love for God and our Savior, Jesus Christ....

Aug 31, 2020

Orville Pung, Age 83 September 8, 1936- August 31, 2020 Orville B. Pung passed away peacefully at Lakeview Hospital from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. His family was by his side. Survived by his dear wife, Nadine; son, Rick Pung; and daughters, Becky Pung (Joe Schmidt), Ann Pung-Terwedo (Alan) and Amy Ayers (Steve); grandchildren, Renee ‘Heinbigner’ Dennis, John Heinbigner,...

Aug 30, 2020

Margaret (Day) Schmidt age 78 of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020. Margaret was a loving wife and mother, adoring grandmother, much-loved sister and sister-in-law, favorite Aunt, and good friend. Margaret loved world travel and delighted in every activity involving family. She was beloved for her infectious laugh, fun-loving spirit, compassion and understanding, deep faith,...

Aug 5, 2020

Ruth Anne E. Junker, (nee Olson) of Stillwater, MN Ruth Anne was born on July 19, 1939 in Baldwin, WI and passed away on August 5, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Paul; son, Douglas and his children, Jenna and Nathan; daughter, Debra and her children, Ashley and Rachel; and daughter, Denise. Private funeral service will be celebrated. Memorials...

Aug 2, 2020

Keith Ness, age 48 of Amery WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Survived by daughter, Kelly Ness; parents, Brian (Deb) Ness; sister, Erin (Jeff) Holmquist; step-father, Stan Linaman. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley; twin brother, Kelly Ness. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Hazelwood Cemetery,...

Jul 27, 2020

Mary A. (Connors) Swanson, age 92, a lifelong Stillwater resident, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Mary is survived by her children, Richard Kurt Swanson, David (Laurie) Swanson, Dan (Kim) Swanson, Mary K. (Paul) Hanson, Dianne Swanson, and Sue (Mike) Rowley; grandchildren, Erin, Daniel, Andrew, Andy, and Sarah; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Margurite “Peg” McHugh; and brother, Patrick (Elaine) Connors....