Local Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 8, 2016

Jean Ann Dahlin, age 82 of Bayport passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Jean is survived by her daughter Sally, and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Richard; son Craig; sister Marilyn Peterson; brother Donald Peterson; parents Roy and Adeline Peterson. Jean worked for 3M before taking time...

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas W. Johnson, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 6, 2016. He was born in St. Paul on April 20, 1947 the son of Winston and Eleanor (Greeder) Johnson. Tom worked at Unisys as a software developer for 38 years. He was a member of St. Anne’s Church in Somerset. Tom was...

Jun 28, 2016

Margaret (Pat) Doerr age 88 of Stillwater passed away Tuesday, June 28th at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Stillwater. Margaret was born on December 1, 1927 to William L. Peulen and Annie Legler in Oak Park. She attended Oak Park Grade School and graduated from Stillwater High School. She married Paul Doerr on September 2, 1952 in Stillwater. Margaret...

Jun 23, 2016

Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery, 6373 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. Service Information Cemetery

Fairview Cemetery 6373 Osgood Avenue North Stillwater MN 55082

Saturday, June 25 2016 11:00 AM

Fairview Cemetery 6373 Osgood Avenue North Stillwater MN 55082

Jun 18, 2016

John August Inderieden of Stillwater, Minnesota died Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Louise Rhoades Inderieden, his parents, August and Frances (Schroeder) Inderrieden, and his brothers, Robert (Lorraine) Inderrieden and Richard (Sandi) Inderrieden. He will be missed by his sister, Arlene (Mel) Opstad; daughters, Carol (Jim Schiller) Inderieden...

Jun 17, 2016

Mary Ann Peltier-Rigney was born on November 17, 1955. She attended St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1974. She moved to Texas where she started her family. Several years later she moved back home to Minnesota to raise her boys. Her sons were her world and she will forever be proud of...

Jun 13, 2016

Charles "Chuck" L. Schwartz Age 77 of Bayport, MN Died June 13, 2016 of long term heart failure and cancer. Chuck is survived by his wife, Susan of 53 years; children, Jeff (Amy), Jon (Lisa), Jessie (Jay), and Mark (Alicia); and 13 wonderful grandchildren. Chuck served the community for 25 years working at the Washington County Sheriff's office and 30...

Jun 13, 2016

Diggins, Charlotte Marie Age 102 Of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Stillwater. She was born on October 12, 1913 in Hildreth, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Schlepler) Best. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; son Donnie; grandson Jeff; parents, and 13 siblings. Survived by son, Charles (Linda);...

May 31, 2016

Clarence E. “Pat” Schultz Age 72 of Stillwater Passed away May 31, 2016 Survived by wife, Jane; son, Craig (Sandee); daughters, Cari (Miguel), Cassandra (Anders), Abigail (Michael); and 12 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 423 S. 5th St., Stillwater, MN 55082 with a visitation one...

May 25, 2016

Maxine Mae Schultz (Mittelstadt), age 91, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at The Gathering. Maxine was born December 30, 1924, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick and Pearl (White) Mittelstadt. She is survived by sons, Leland, Jr. (Maria), Keith (Linda), Ryan (Lois), and Royce (Terri); grandchildren, Erica (Jeff Tam) Schultz, Leland...