Local Obituaries
David Malcolm Finger
Sep 22, 2016
David Malcolm Finger, age 97 of Stillwater, MN died September 22, 2016. He was born in Llanerch, PA and resided in Whiting, NJ before moving to Bayport, MN in 2005. He attended Fairleigh Dickenson University and worked in the shipping industry as an account executive. Prior to that he worked as a production coordinator for Bendix Aviation. Mr. Finger was...
Alice Dorothy Cahanes
Sep 20, 2016
Age 97 of Stillwater, passed away Sept. 20, 2016 Alice was born on December 3, 1918 in St. Paul, MN. She was a member of VFW Post #5725 and a lifelong member of the St. Paul Swiss Society. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; and daughter, Pamela. Survived by children, Carol (Josef) Kriegl, Jerry, Norma (John) Last, Eileen (Dick) Bergmann,...
Larry Weller
Sep 18, 2016
Larry R. Weller, age 76 of Bayport, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016 with his family at his side. His greatest pleasures in life were his family, golf, hunting and fishing, especially doing these things with his sons. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jo; sons,...
Richard S. Kilty
Sep 18, 2016
Kilty, Richard S. Nov. 30, 1925 – Sept. 18, 2016 Born in Stillwater, MN Son of Reginald Kilty and Joan (Gunlaugson) Kilty. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joan K O’Brien. As a child of the depression and World War II, he embodied the common virtues of that generation; duty, honor, service, responsibility and economy. He graduated from...
Steven Howard Walter
Sep 14, 2016
Born on April 30, 1949 in Dubuque, IA, Steven Howard Walter passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Rochester, MN. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a highly respected fire protection engineer. He was known for his sweet sense of humor, his love of fishing, and his uncanny ability to attract a crowd wherever he went....
Virginia Carol Weiss
Sep 12, 2016
Virginia Carol Weiss, age 94, of Oak Park Heights passed away on September 12, 2016. She was the Director of Webster County American Red Cross in Ft. Dodge, IA. She is survived by children, Carl, Carol (Fred), and Marykay; grandchildren, Angie, Kelly (Zach), Stacy (Kris), Melissa, Ashley and Justin; great granddaughters, Sophia, Cordelia, unborn twins due in October; sisters-in-law Barbara...
Eleanor Clara Finken
Sep 1, 2016
Eleanor Clara Finken (nee Weyer), born September 5, 1916, passed away on September 1, 2016, just four days shy of her 100th birthday. Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Andrew Finken; parents, Charles N. and Mary A. Weyer; daughter, Mary A. Raduenz; sister, Colette A. McCurdy; brother, Charles M. Weyer and special pups, Minnie...
Philip Norbert Simonet
Aug 31, 2016
Philip Norbert Simonet Age 84 Native of Stillwater Passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Survived by his loving wife, Janet; children Greg, Kevin, Anne, Mark (Diane); grandchildren Rylie and Kayla; brothers, Charles and David (Linda). Preceded in death by parents George and Helen (Gelhar) Simonet; brother, Stephen. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6,...
Annella "Nell" T Seiberlich
Aug 29, 2016
Annella “Nell” Seiberlich (nee Holmes), age 85 of Stillwater, passed away August 29, 2016. Annella grew up on the St. Croix River in Bayport, MN. She married Jim in 1954 and together they raised 3 children in Maplewood, MN. They retired to Sun City West, AZ. Her children and family were the focus of her life and the source of...
Helen Marie Mcknight
Aug 29, 2016
Helen M. McKnight Age 88 of Stillwater Passed away August 29, 2016 Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Jennie Kryzer; husband, William; sister, Cecelia Karas; and son-in-law, Daniel O’Connell. Helen is survived by her children, Marilyn (Paul) Omelianchuk, Sandy (Dave) Lennander, Terry (Scotty) McKnight, Jennie (Brian) Johnson, and Molly (Eric) Barth; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Lucille Kryzer....
Barbara Jane Proesch
Aug 28, 2016
Barbara Jane Proesch (nee Tonskemper) passed away August 28, 2016 at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights. Born in Duluth, MN in 1919, her life was shaped by the major events of the last nearly 100 years. She attended UMD during the Great Depression and graduated from UMD with a degree in Education just prior to World War II. She...
Barbara Louise Rose
Aug 21, 2016
Barbara Louise Groberski Hunt Rose, 72, Died suddenly on Sunday evening, August 21st, 2016 at home in Oak Park Heights, MN. Barbara was born January 7th, 1944 in Sioux City, IA, raised in Chicago, IL and was a long term resident of Stillwater, MN. Barbara was a Registered Nurse for 52 years. She was a graduate of Columbus Hospital School...
Jerry W. Roettger
Aug 20, 2016
Jerry W. Roettger, age 83 of Stillwater, died on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at The Gathering at Boutwells. He was born on December 15, 1932 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jerry served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Whirlpool Corporation for 20 years as a Draftsman. He was a member of of the Stillwater...
Sharon Lynn Gangeness
Aug 18, 2016
Sharon Lynn Gangeness was preceded in death by her loyal companion dogs, Pippen and Keeya. She peacefully passed on August 18, 2016 after 60 years of life. She was engaging, resilient and a pet-lover. Sharon enjoyed connecting with friends, family and pets, often stating "we need to visit more". She was a proficient wheelchair driver and known by her friends...
Robert Clarence Meisterling
Aug 16, 2016
Dr. Robert (Bob) Meisterling passed away on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at the age of 69, in the comfort of his home in Stillwater, MN after being diagnosed in 2008 with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Bob lived a fun and colorful life that was filled with wonderful memories. After moving to Stillwater in 1974, Bob co-founded St. Croix Orthopaedics in...
Dorothy Jean Pominville
Aug 11, 2016
Dorothy Jean Pominville Age 83 of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Elma Higgins; son, James; and daughter, Mary. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John (Pooch) Pominville; children, Nancy (Marc) Porembo, Mark (Renae), and Michael; grandchildren, Megan, Abbigail, Tim Pominville and Dylan...
James Forrest Meister
Aug 1, 2016
James Meister Sr. Age 75 of Stillwater Died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center Greeley. He was born and raised in Stillwater, the son of Forrest and Gretchen (Seldon) Meister. He is survived by former wife Shirley; children, James Meister Jr., Pamela West, Paula Meister, Michelle (Frank) Baker, Jennifer (Kelly) Lewis, Craig Meister, Jason (Stacy) Meister; 20 grandchildren;...
John "Jack" Wright Hooley
Jul 30, 2016
Jack (John Wright) Hooley Jack Hooley died peacefully on July 30 at the age of 90. He was one of the most innovative grocers of his generation, leading the change in the Minnesota food industry from corner groceries to supermarkets to warehouse food superstores. After growing the family business of small grocery providers into Hooley’s Supermarkets, a longtime presence in...
Susan Amundson Howard
Jul 26, 2016
Susan Amundson Howard, age 85 of Stillwater passed away peacefully at home with her family on July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Arthur Amundson and Florence Lange Amundson of Eau Claire, WI. Susan is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert N. Howard, Sr.; sons, Bob (Kathleen), Tim (Gina), and David; daughter, Sarah...
Wayne John Plourde
Jul 20, 2016
Age 79, of Afton, MN Formerly of Somerset, WI Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an active member of the Bayport Legion. He was owner of Spriggs Plumbing in St. Paul for 40 years. Wayne especially...
