Local Obituaries
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...
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,...
