Local Obituaries
Joseph G. O'Brien
Oct 6, 2018
Joseph G. O'Brien, passed away peacefully on Oct. 6th 2018. Born, Jan. 1st, 1928, he was the fourth of five children to Joseph and Loretto Simonet O'Brien. Joseph attended the College of St. Thomas and was signed to play baseball for the New York Yankees farm team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Soon after, Joseph served in the Korean War. He...
Kathleen Lucille Knefelkamp
Oct 6, 2018
Kathleen ‘Kay’ L. Knefelkamp Born January 2, 1926 and passed away on October 6, 2018. Preceded in death by sons, Gary and Robert. She is survived by her husband, Norman; children, Kenneth (Michelle) and Barbara (Shawn) McConaughey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Church...
Theresa Ann Brine
Oct 4, 2018
Theresa Ann Brine (nee Houle), age 87 of Stillwater, MN passed away Oct. 4, 2018 Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Lamont “Bud”. Co-Founder of Brine’s Market in Stillwater, MN. She is survived by her children, Monty (Terri), Gerry (Cindy), Mark (Chloe), Sue (Mark) Elmer, Matt (Marianne), and Polly (Jim) Hoy; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-granchildren,...
Scott John Hebaus
Sep 24, 2018
Scott J. Hebaus, age 52, of Stillwater, MN, passed away Sept. 24, 2018 after years of struggling with a weak heart, he now has lost his battle. Scott was a graduate of Stillwater H.S. and the University of Minnesota – Duluth. He was proudly employed as a disability paralegal at Hoglund Law. Scott is survived by his parents, Ron and...
Charlotte Lucy Dauffenbach
Sep 13, 2018
Charlotte Lucy Dauffenbach, age 92 of Stillwater, died Wednesday September 13, 2018 at Good Samaritan Home in Stillwater. Charlotte was born November 12, 1925 to George and Marie (Austin) Wittrock in Mankato, MN. After attending school in Mankato, she worked at Brett’s Department Store. On May 19, 1947 she married Leo Dauffenbach and started her most loved vocation of being...
Barbara Gunderson Carter
Sep 9, 2018
Barbara Gunderson Carter, age 63, left this world peacefully on Sunday, September 9th 2018 in her loving Shafer MN home. She was born on January 8th, 1955 in Washington Co. Minnesota. Barb grew up in Grant Township (Stillwater) MN, with her doting parents John and Beulah Gunderson as well as her loving sisters, Becky Cossor and Jeneen Johnson. Barb is...
Jack Grant Folsom
Sep 5, 2018
Jack Grant Folsom, age 86 of Shoreview, passed away Sept. 5, 2018. Survived by loving wife, Joanie; children, Jeff, Lori (Jim), Kim (Chet), Heidi, and Michael; and many grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 with a visitation one hour...
Natasha Barbara Lukacs
Aug 25, 2018
Natasha Barbara Lukacs born on September 20, 1995 in St. Paul, Minnesota suddenly passed away on August 25, 2018, in Mora, Minnesota. Natasha is survived by her fiancé, Keenan Hansen; mother, Cynthia Lukacs (Matt Haseman); father, Bela Lukacs; sisters, Zoey Lukacs, (Brad Day), Anika Lukacs; nephews, Arian Day, Jaylon Day; grandparents, Dennis & Jean (Marshall) Widenstrom; aunts, Avia Lukacs &...
Cuu Thi Vu
Aug 13, 2018
Cuu Thi Vu, 101, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 10, 1917, in Bui Chu, Vietnam. She lived the past 43 years in Minnesota. She loved a good laugh, ice cream and feeding the family dog Zeke (sometimes with chopsticks) under the table when she thought no one...
Darlene Florence Peterson
Aug 9, 2018
Darlene Peterson (nee Schell), age 80 of Stillwater, passed away on August 9, 2018 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Frances Schell; and siblings, Richard Schell, and Adeline Glennon. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Roger; sons, Todd (Susan), Brent (Christine); daughter, Laura; grandchildren, Anna (Chris) Mattaliano,...
Bodey Benjamin Seidl
Aug 8, 2018
Bodey, son of Benjamin Seidl and Sharon Seidl, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2018. Bodey was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He recently enlisted in the U.S. Army and would have begun his military service following his senior year at River Falls High School. Bodey is survived by his parents; brother, Kolby; sister, Katie; paternal grandparents, Roy and Anne...
Loudine P Lauseng
Aug 6, 2018
Loudine P. Lauseng Co-owner Lauseng Stone Age 81 of Lake Elmo Preceded in death by loving husband of over 50 years, Ruben. Survived by children Russell and Jeffrey (Holly); grandchildren Ashley Jo (Pete) Levasseur, Brennan (Brittany), and Joshua Holmes; great grandson, Grayson; sister Maureen (Mark) Bielawski; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at...
Donna Jean Dellis
Jul 10, 2018
Donna J. Dellis, age 89 of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Mike of 52 years, her parents Lambert and Mavis Beer, sisters Mary and Patricia, survived by sons James and wife Debra, Brian and wife Gail, Kevin and daughter Michelle, 8...
Jennifer Rosemary Donfrancesco
Jun 28, 2018
Jennifer R. DonFrancesco (nee Brick) Age 34 of Stillwater, MN Beloved wife, mother, daughter Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Jenny is survived by her loving husband, Mike; children, Rosemary and Mickey; parents, Bill and Sharon Brick; sister, Sarah Brick; god-mother, Sharon K; parents-in-law, Livy and Ed (Susan); siblings-in-law, James (Elena), Elena (Michael); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and...
Evelyn B Crawford
Jun 27, 2018
Beloved wife, partner and crew to Dr George H Crawford on the long voyage. Mother to Valerie, Constance and Sandra. Grandmother to Antonia, Kayleigh, Theo, Alice and Nondi. We loved her. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Church of Saint Michael, 611 S. 3rd. St., Stillwater, MN 55082 with a...
Charles Matthew Hooley
Jun 17, 2018
Charles Matthew Hooley, age 89 of Stillwater, died peacefully on June 17, 2018. He was born to Matthew and Alva Hooley on October 18, 1928. Charlie had a keen business aptitude and a passion for innovation early in life. His success in life reflected his strong beliefs in perseverance and hard work, but his true happiness came from Nancy, the...
Lansing Adair Wilson
Jun 12, 2018
Lansing Adair Wilson III Age 64 of Stillwater, MN Passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. Lansing served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lansing and Joanne. Lansing is survived by his siblings, Patty (Jeff) Thomsen, Mary, Jane (Don) Ringwelski, Doug (Becca), and Alice Strand (Jeff Lewellen);...
Beverly Jean Decorsey
Jun 11, 2018
Beverly Jean DeCorsey (nee Kress) Age 84 of Stillwater, MN Passed away on June 11, 2018 surrounded by family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Esther; husband, Ronald; son, Kevin; and grandson, Austin. She is survived by children, Leo (Terri), Ron (Cindy), Jim (Colleen), Nan (Mike) Oswald, and Peter (Lynn);...
Doris Leanne Graham
Jun 6, 2018
Doris “Dorie” Graham, age 90 of Lakeland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2018 at Deerfield in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Dorie is survived by her daughters, Lee Klossner, Jerita (Robin) Wright, and Rochelle Burow; grandchildren, Ari (Jeff) Dionisopoulos, and Nathan Klossner; great-grandchildren, Ian, Brenna, Cameron and Lane. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; granddaughter, Jennifer Klossner; five brothers; and...
Mark Edward Tyler
Jun 2, 2018
Mark Tyler Age 61 of Stillwater Passed away June 2, 2018 Mark was a gentle soul; faithful, loyal, and devoted to his loved ones. He had a passion for fishing and hunting and a deep respect for God’s creation. His generosity was unmatched and he donated his time, talent, and resources to support causes dear to his heart. Mark reached...
