Local Obituaries

Feb 24, 2018

Jeffrey Thomas Ritzer Age 66 of Stillwater Jan. 13, 1952 – Feb. 24, 2018 Jeff died peacefully surrounded by family on February 24, 2018. Jeff was born January 13, 1952, and was raised in Stillwater, Mn, along with his nine siblings. Jeff will be deeply missed by his brothers; James (Margaret), Jerry (Julie), Joel “Tim” (Roz); and sisters, Joyce Mehsikomer,...

Feb 24, 2018

John “Joe” Maroney, age 81 of Stillwater, passed away Feb. 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was the founder of Maroney’s Sanitation. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adrienne; and brothers, James and Robert. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Mike (Alissa), Tom, and...

Feb 20, 2018

Robert Thorbus, age 89, and longtime Stillwater resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 20, 2018. Survived by daughter Barb; sons Robert (Heather) and David; grandchildren Adam (Amy), Tor, and Elin; great-grandchildren, Camille, Nevie, and William; and many nieces, nephews and good friends. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joan; mother, Anna; and father,...

Feb 19, 2018

Charles P Simonet, age 87 of Stillwater, retired from IBM, passed away at his home on February 19, 2018. Survived by brother, David (Linda); sister-in-law, Janet Simonet; nieces and nephews; 2 great nieces. Preceded in death by parents George and Helen (Gelhar) Simonet; brothers, Steven and Philip. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018,...

Feb 18, 2018

Surrounded by family, Saranne passed away peacefully on Sunday , February 18th at Boutwells Landing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Peltier, her parents, Ralph and Josephine (O’Brien) McGrath, her brother Ralph William McGrath, and her sisters Jean Simonet and Ruth Hennessey, all of Stillwater. Saranne was born on March 26, 1927 and was a lifelong resident...

Feb 17, 2018

Helen Elizabeth Heise, 89, passed away on Feb. 17, 2018, surrounded by her children at Lakeview Hospice in Stillwater, Minnesota. Helen was born June 17, 1928, in Adams, Minnesota, to Charlotte and Rudy Schmitz. The family later moved to Austin, Minnesota, and Helen graduated from St. Augustine High School. She worked at the Hormel Company for a while and then...

Feb 5, 2018

Anna Jane Montgomery - "Fox" to her friends - passed away suddenly in her West Saint Paul home February 5th, 2018. She was a truly good and loving person who brought light and joy to all she met. She is survived by her children, Ethan Peters and Gabriel Peters; life partners, Tom Burns and Amie Johnson; sisters, Elizabeth (Sadi) Montgomery...

Feb 5, 2018

Jeanette D. Parizino (nee Lacktorin) Age 100 of White Bear Lake The Lord embraced her Feb 5, 2018 Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Steve) Kling; daughter-in-law, Gayle (Joel Huser) Parizino; grandchildren, Kate (Ryan) Campbell, Nick (Alissa) Kling, Laura (James) Cawthern, and Patrick (Deb) Parizino; 6 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Preceded in death by her...

Jan 23, 2018

Shirley Irene Frentz (nee Simpson) Born Oct. 26, 1938 Passed away Jan. 23, 2018 Shirley was Pepper Festival Queen in 1957. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kermit. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave N., Stillwater, MN 55082 with a visitation one hour...

Jan 22, 2018

Susan Delores Simonet Age 61 of Stillwater “Gone Quilting” Her valiant battle living with cancer ended on Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Tom; daughters, Lisa (Erik) Sjogren and Sarah (Joel) Sederstrom; grandchildren, Felix and Henry; sister, Peggy Patterson; and many family and friends. Preceded in death by...

Jan 19, 2018

Gordon left this earth to meet his heavenly Creator on January 19, 2018. He was born on October 31, 1926 to Charles A. and Cecilia C. (Rombach) Moosbrugger in St Paul, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister Donna Jean (John) Goulet, brother Grant, and daughter Mary Therese (in infancy). He is survived by...

Jan 17, 2018

Michael James Jacoby, age 71, of Stillwater, MN passed away on January 17th surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 29, 1946. He was raised in Stillwater and graduated high school in 1964. He served in the Army, completed two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1971. He spent 35 years at Andersen Windows, until...

Jan 5, 2018

Todd “Sky” Segelstrom Age 45 Of Woodbury Todd Andrew “Sky” Segelstrom left us too soon entering into eternal life on January 5, 2018. We love you and will miss you everyday. We are heart broken but find comfort knowing we will see you again. Todd is survived by loving parents, Donald Segelstrom and Kristen Lee Hochhalter; loving stepmother, Vicki Mjanger...

Dec 28, 2017

Kenneth Donald Crist passed away on December 28th, 2017 with family by his side at the Saint Croix County Health Center. Ken was born on October 31, 1929 to Horace and Julia Crist in Austin, MN. After high school graduation, Ken went on to play in the minor leagues for the Chicago Cubs farm system before joining the Air Force....

Dec 17, 2017

Jerry R. Ness Age 70 of Danville, KY Formerly of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2017 due to complications from cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Maxine Ness, his loving wife of 42 years; Vicki Ness and sister Alta Schweitzer. Jerry was a father to over 180 foster children...

Dec 8, 2017

John Garner of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Dec 8, 2017. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. Service Information Funeral Service

Tuesday, December 12 2017 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Simonet Funeral Home 6429 Osgood Avenue Stillwater MN 55082

Dec 8, 2017

Edward Ronald “Ron” Parish, Jr. January 22, 1941—December 8, 2017 Stillwater, MN A giant of a man, in stature, presence, and in heart, E. “Ron” Parish, died on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was a full-haired fella, philanthropist, daily phone caller, Farmall tractor and Lionel train enthusiast, outsider artist, amateur historian, thespian, storyteller, and good friend. He surrounded himself with...

Dec 3, 2017

Age 91 of Stillwater, MN. Passed away Dec. 3, 2017. Jule is survived by sisters, Susan (Roger) Gramenz and Helen Jorgenson; sister-in-law, Marlys Foley; and loving nieces and nephews, friends, and neighbors. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Minne Foley; sisters, Jeanette Foley and Phyllis Maitrejean; brothers, John, James, William, and David Foley; and brother-in-law, Jim...

Nov 22, 2017

Henry Luis Rodriguez, age 58 of Stillwater and longtime Cubs Foods employee, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 with visitation for one hour prior all at the funeral home. Service Information

Nov 21, 2017

​ Passed away peacefully on November 21st at Oak Park Senior Living in Stillwater, MN from effects of MSA (multiple systems atrophy). Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Irja Mayala; brothers-in-law, Paddy Isom, David Kashner, Ronald Stowers, John Fippinger, David Todd; and parents-in-law, Tex and Geneva Todd. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Carol (nee Todd) Mayala; sisters,...