Local Obituaries
Robert 'Bob' Harold Kroening
Mar 11, 2019
Robert 'Bob' Harold Kroening Age 88 of Stillwater Bob passed away March 11, 2019 surrounded by family. Bob was born in Minneapolis MN, and was raised in Wausau, WI, and Princeton, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School in South East Minneapolis. Bob served as a Sargent in the Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War, earning the...
Rosemary Marie Luckey
Mar 6, 2019
Rosemary Marie Luckey (nee Seibert) Nov. 21, 1930 – Mar. 6, 2019 Born in Rochester, MN to parents Edwin & Alice Seibert, Rosemary was an only child. Earned her Master’s degree at Winona University in Winona, MN. Taught high school for 14 years in Stillwater, MN. Married James F. Luckey in 1972. They resided in Bayport, MN. In 2011, they...
Robert Joseph Coruzzi
Mar 5, 2019
Robert Joseph Coruzzi, Rock of Our Family Age 81 of Stillwater, MN Robert passed away on March 5, 2019. He was a proud reservist of the United States Marine Corps. Robert was a structural and civil engineer of many projects throughout Minnesota. He treasured the many travels he was able to enjoy with his wife. Robert was well liked by...
Mary Bartkey
Feb 16, 2019
Mary J. Bartkey (nee McAlpine), age 70 of Stillwater, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away February 16, 2019 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vivian McAlpine. Survived by husband of 49 years, Dick; children, Dawn (Paul) Luchsinger, Brett (Emily); grandchildren, Sam, Charlie,...
Norman C Knefelkamp
Feb 12, 2019
Born April 13, 1923 and passed away on February 12, 2019. Norman was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen ‘Kay’; and sons, Gary and Robert. He is survived by children, Kenneth (Michelle) and Barbara (Shawn) McConaughey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Celebration of Life will be from 1-3 p.m. on Friday,...
Lorraine Bernice Keller
Feb 3, 2019
Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong and determined mother of eight, loving and kind grandmother of twenty-two and incredibly proud great grandmother of nineteen. She was an avid supporter of whatever her children and grand- children were involved in. She was an avid Minnesota Twins Fan and loved her fellow Bowling...
Jonah Robert Machana
Feb 2, 2019
Jonah Machana of Somerset, Wisconsin passed away on Feb 2, 2019. Service Information
Benjamin William George
Jan 23, 2019
Benjamin George of Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Jan 23, 2019. A gathering in honor of George will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Simonet Funeral Home. Private family burial later. Service Information
Patrick Frank Kearney
Jan 5, 2019
Patrick Frank Kearney was born in February 1934 in St. Paul to Vincent and Helen (Steidl) Kearney. He was a 1952 graduate of Mahtomedi High School and was united to wife Irene in marriage in September of 1953. Pat served in the US Coast Guard and upon returning home started his lifelong career as a cabinetmaker and carpenter. Building and...
Mary 'Jeanne' Crowe
Dec 28, 2018
Mary ‘Jeanne’ Crowe Bloomington, Minnesota Formerly of Chicago, Illinois Died peacefully on December 28, 2018. Born July 10, 1929 in Chicago, IL, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Francis Crowe, her loving parents, Charles and Lucille Griffin, sisters Barbara Griffin and Patricia ‘Pat’ White (Robert White), all of Chicago, IL. Survived by her two daughters, Ann Clare...
Sandra J Gentner
Dec 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra (Sandy) Gentner announces her passing on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 80. Sandy will be lovingly remembered by her children, her many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Johnson; mother, Mildred (Johnson) Johnk; and step-father, Harold Johnk. She is survived...
Lawrence E Mccabe
Dec 5, 2018
Larry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1924, in Hibbing, MN to Lawrence and Grace (LaVaque) McCabe. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1942 and enlisted as a Naval cadet and graduated from Corpus Christie in 1944 as a Naval Aviator. He joined the Naval Reserve in 1946. Larry met Mary...
Bernard Michael Grosche
Nov 24, 2018
Bernard Grosche Age 73 of Stillwater died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Regions Hospital. He will be remembered as the cheerful delivery man for Rose Floral. Bernie could often be seen near the Historic Courthouse walking his dog Ben. He is survived by sister JoAnne Ross; nephew Ray (Franny) Ross; great-nephews Vince, Tony, and Paul Ross. Mass of Christian Burial...
Richard Magner
Nov 23, 2018
Richard James Magner, age 80, died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Mary and family members on November 23rd, 2018. He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved parents James and Margaret, brothers Jerry, Dan and Jim. Richard was a loving father of Ann (Greg), Steve (Lora); grandfather of Samantha, Stacy, Luke, Shannon, Zach, Nick and Jake; great grandfather of...
Michael Gaetano D'Andrea
Nov 11, 2018
Age 89 of Stillwater 11-14-1928 to 11-11-2018 Preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, JoAnne; and parents, Michael and Emma. Survived by his children Mark (Rosemary), Mike (Mary), Pat, and Mary Jo; grandchildren, Michael G., Nicole (Curtis), Anthony (Nicole), and Steven; friend and companion, Teddi; sister, Delores; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Michael served as Twin...
Eleanor Mcwhirter-Barker
Oct 30, 2018
Eleanor Flora (nee Pretzel) McWhirter-Barker of West Chester, OH. Born on November 21, 1924 in St. Paul, MN. Passed peacefully on October, 30, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. McWhirter and Emmett Barker. Loving mother of Bruce (Carola) McWhirter, Debra (Mike) Howe, Robert (Carlene) McWhirter, Nancy (Thomas) Brooke and William (Shawna) McWhirter. Caring...
Darlene Betty Schmoeckel
Oct 21, 2018
Darlene Betty Schmoeckel went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 21st, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A lifelong resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, Darlene was born on May 9, 1951, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schmoeckel of Stillwater. She attended Stillwater High School and studied nursing and teaching at Crossroads Bible College in Indiana and Mounds-Midway School...
Kathleen Mcdonough
Oct 19, 2018
Kathleen (O’Mahony) McDonough Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caring staff at St Therese in Woodbury. Kay was a resilient mother of eleven who never lost her spirit as she succumbed to complications of Alzheimer's and dementia on October 19. She retained her distinctive Boston accent though she saw Minnesota as her true home. A forceful advocate...
Alice Patricia (Pat) Pearson
Oct 8, 2018
Alice Patricia (Pat) Pearson, born June 11, 1945 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2018 at age 73 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Pat was raised in Litchfield, MN, one of eight children to parents, Robert and Elaine Peifer. She had a strong Catholic upbringing and sense of family that contributed to her...
Michelle Nokk
Oct 7, 2018
Michelle Margaret (Junker) Nokk was born April 19, 1966 in Stillwater, MN. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family October 7, 2018 at the U of M Hospital after battling many health complications. Survived by husband, Ben; daughter, Erika Dennis, son, Garett Dennis, mother, Bev Junker, her loving dog Charley; brothers Dave (Libby), Steve (Missy), Scott “Cutter”, sister Heidi; many...
