Local Obituaries
Dorothy Rose Smith
Aug 7, 2019
Dorothy Rose (Ruemmele) Smith was born on January 5, 1925 in Troy Township, rural Hudson, Wisconsin to Jacob W and Amelia M (Feyereisen) Ruemmele. She attended Oak Ridge rural school and graduated from Hudson High School. Dorothy was united in marriage to Enos F Smith on June 24, 1947 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson. Dorothy and Enos moved...
Rick Paulson
Aug 2, 2019
Rick passed away on Friday, August 2nd with his wife and two daughters by his side. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jana (née Brooksbank), daughters Rhian (Mike) Hauck and Lindsey (Rick) Drietz, 2 grandchildren William and Charlotte, sister Christine (Corky) Brabbs, brothers-in-law Scott Brooksbank, James (Karen) Brooksbank, Gregg (Robin) Brooksbank, Phillip (Beth) Brooksbank, and many nieces...
Jean Mary Miner
Jul 24, 2019
Jean Mary Miner (nee Eichten), age 75 of Stillwater, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 24, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Miner; parents, Thomas & Florence Eichten; and other dear family members. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Koski, Jon Miner, and Jeff (Heather) Miner; grandchildren, Holly (Zach) Upgren, Sarah &...
Patricia J Campbell
Jun 28, 2019
Born, 10/23/1921, died 6/28/2019 at age 97. Pat was one of those “Greatest Generation” folks. Born in Ellsworth, MN, she grew up in Worthington, a child during the Roaring Twenties, an adolescent to a young woman during the Great Depression. She had a wonderful family, parents Walter Henry and Eugenia King Rohlk, and a dear older sister, Pauline Arlie Rohlk....
Kelly Jane Westerdahl
Jun 26, 2019
Kelly Jane Westerdahl (Rog) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 56. Kelly was born on April 18, 1963 in Stillwater to James and Elizabeth (Hart) Rog. She attended and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1981. After graduating from school, she worked in sales and marketing at Andersen Windows for over 20 years. She...
Barbara Jane Sullivan
Jun 18, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Sullivan, age 89, passed away on June 18, 2019, at Oak Park Senior Living after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. Mrs. Sullivan, nee Barbara Jane Gast, was born in Stillwater, MN, where she remained a lifelong resident. Barbara was the 3rd of 6 children, born of Harry and Ada (Knott) Gast. On March 4,...
David Francis Steele
Jun 9, 2019
Dr. David Francis Steele, age 61, of Lake Elmo / Stillwater, died suddenly after a short illness on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Devoted husband, father, educator, historian, and mentor. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Deb; daughters, Caitlin (Dylan) and Anna; little dog, Elsie; brother, Michael “Bucks” (Carol); siblings-in-law Becky (Rick), Rob (Steve), and Brad (Lori); six nieces...
Bernice May Schneider
Jun 2, 2019
Bernice (Nonnie) May (Behrman) Schneider, age 92, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away at Monarch Care Center, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Nonnie was born to Otto and Margaret Behrman in Finlayson, Minnesota on May 6, 1927. She was a valued employee at Sperry Univac/Unisys for 25 years. She enjoyed the friends she made there long after retirement. She loved to...
James Edward Melton
May 22, 2019
James E. Melton was born on June 28th, 1933, son of Howard B. and Charlotte E. Melton in Joplin, Missouri. Jim went to heaven on May 22nd, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce; and daughter, Georgiann M. Melton; siblings, Jeraldine Andrick, Jack Shanklin, and Eddie Shanklin; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...
Raymond F Loonan
May 18, 2019
Raymond Francis Loonan, age 76 passed away at home on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1943 to Virgil and Vera in Lismore, Minnesota. Raymond attended and graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in Lismore, Minnesota in 1961. He proudly served his country in the Naval Air from 1963-1967 serving multiple tours in Vietnam. When...
Virginia B Weaver
May 14, 2019
Virginia “Billie” Weaver, age 91 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully May 14, 2019. She is survived by her children Lynsey, Thomas (Sonia), Paul & Jon (Michelle) and grandchildren Trevor, Treggon, Ashley, Desiray, Nick (Alex) & Laura and 4 great-grandchildren. Billie had a gift to make people feel loved. She was a big part of the community and giving to others...
John Mills Pominville
May 10, 2019
John (Pooch) Pominville, age 86 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, children James and Mary and parents Henry and Geraldine. He is survived by his children Nancy (Marc) Porembo, Mark (Renae) and Michael; grandchildren Timothy, Megan, Abbigail and Dylan; Great grandchildren Joseph, Lacey, Mason and...
Mary Nora Sample
Apr 28, 2019
Mary Nora (Lynch) Sample, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 84 years old. She was born and raised in Chatfield, MN, the only child of Harold Lynch and Patrice (Healy) Lynch. Mary was a loving, faithful mother of 8. She was a long-time resident of Oak Park Heights / Stillwater MN. She volunteered at Community Thread, St....
Paul Thomas Rice
Apr 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that Paul Thomas Rice, age 53, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones, at his home in Stillwater, MN on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Paul was born and grew up in St Paul, MN, in the Highland Park area, graduating from Highland Park High School. He later attended St Paul Technical where...
Elizabeth J Mcginnis
Apr 14, 2019
Elizabeth McGinnis passed away on Apr 14, 2019. Private family services. Service Information
Thomas Michael Bidon
Apr 13, 2019
Thomas Michael Bidon, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on his birthday, April 13, 2019. He’s survived by three children, Susan (Marie) Kumorkiewicz, Michael (Heidi), and Nicole (Troy) Walters; 8 grandchildren; significant other, Carol Swanson; brothers, Gene, and Robert; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; and sister, Renea. Thomas was a...
Audrey E Riley
Apr 8, 2019
Audrey Hannestad Gillam Riley, 83, Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019, surrounded by her children. Audrey was born on Sept 14, 1935 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Gus and Mabel Arneson, attended Fargo Oak Grove High School. She married Donald Hannestad in 1953. Audrey raised four children in Fargo and married John Gillam in 1970. They...
Mary Anne Timm
Mar 30, 2019
Mary Anne Timm passed away on March 30, 2019, at the age of 85. Preceded in death by daughter, Lori and granddaughter, Marissa. Dearly loved wife of Gerald for 65 years; beloved mother of Barb (Jim) Ylinen and Debbie (Chris) Brown; loving grandmother of Amanda, Natalie (Jack), Markie, Elizabeth, Mary, Rebekah (Tyler), and Nathan; sister, Maxine Larson; brothers, Daniel (Lois)...
Elsie Irene Arendt
Mar 18, 2019
Elsie Irene Arendt Age 93, of Stillwater, Mn. Formerly of Mahtomedi, Mn. and Yuma, Az. Passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 with family present. Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald P. Arendt; her brother, Hank Schafer; and sister, Lydia Botten. Survived by daughters, Kathy Hoppe (Wayne), Elizabeth Delgado, Julie Arendt; and sons, Michael (Amber), and...
Anthony James Schmidt
Mar 14, 2019
Anthony James Schmidt age 88 of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, surrounded by family, at his winter home in Tucson, Arizona. Tony, also known as Jim, was a loving husband, proud father, adoring grandfather, much-loved uncle, and good friend. He lived life fully. He loved to read, travel the world, golf and alpine ski, and...
