Local Obituaries
Patrick Donald Gogerty
Nov 4, 2015
Patrick Donald Gogerty, age 60, of New Richmond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 surrounded by his family. Pat’s family was his life and he was known for his cooking, his great hugs, his love of fishing and the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sally; daughter, Sarah (Paul) Stadler; son,...
Renee A. Guindon
Nov 4, 2015
Of Lake Elmo, MN. Born April 28th, 1929, died November 4th, 2015. Survived by her children Joan, Laurie and Thomas Guindon (fiancée Amy Brynildson), her grandsons Nicholas, Samuel, Taran, Benjamin, Tobias and Linden as well as many dear family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 - 10:00am with Mass of Christian Burial from 10:00...
Susan May Klein
Nov 1, 2015
Susan May Klein, age 68 of Stillwater, MN died on Sunday, November 1, 2015 after a courageous 23 year battle with cancer. She was born the daughter of Jack and Lois (Hurd) Bromaghin on January 29, 1947 in Bagley, MN. She graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in English and met Richard Klein. They got married on June...
Gayle Helen Nelson
Nov 1, 2015
Gayle Helen Nelson, age 78 of Stillwater, died November 1, 2015 at the Golden Living Center-Linden. She is survived by her daughter, Leanna Nelson; grandsons, Joseph and Joshua Hance; and brother, Terry Lind and wife Fay. Preceded in death by her husband Jack; parents, Kennard and Alpine (Pierce) Lind; and siblings, Diane Betzler, Pierce, Jim, and Mary Lind. Graveside Services...
Sally Ann Michaelson
Nov 1, 2015
Sally Michaelson, age 84 of Oak Park Heights, died on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Gathering at Boutwells Landing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Danny; parents, Anne and Rollin Minard; and brother, Buster (June) Minard. She is survived by her children, Timothy, John, Thomas (Rita), Susan (Michael) Balfanz, and Edward (Donna); ten grandchildren; six...
Robert Dale Johnson
Oct 28, 2015
Robert D. Johnson, age 90 of Stillwater, passed away on October 28, 2015. He was the founder of MN Big Dads. He helped over 350 kids. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Ardis; children, Wendy (Gary) Miller, Candi (Rex) Alwine, Jeff (Lori) Johnson, Chris Brown, and David (Nancy) Dennis; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and sister, Alta Strassburg. He is...
Arlys Joan Peterson
Oct 26, 2015
Arlys Joan Peterson Age 84, of Stillwater, formerly of Great Falls, Montana Loving Mom and Grandma With grace and strength to the end, Arlys Peterson passed away on October 26, 2015. She was born to Leslie and Renata Drager on September 20, 1931 in Long Prairie, MN. Arlys grew up in small communities throughout Minnesota and graduated with a BS...
Hartland "Smiley" George Burnett
Oct 18, 2015
After a brief illness, our loving husband, dad, and grandpa left this earth on a beautiful autumn day and has entered Heaven where he will be greeted by our Heavenly Father, his parents Hartland Francis and Emma, brother Bill and other family members and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene, children Robert, Bethann (Jeff) Skogen, Suzanne (Brian)...
Joanne Therese D'Andrea
Oct 18, 2015
JoAnne Therese D'Andrea, age 85 of St Paul died peacefully on October 18, 2015 after complications of Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Viola Ziniel and sister, Carol Sandberg. Survived by her husband of 65 years Michael; children Mark (Rosemary), Mike (Mary), Patrick, Mary Jo D’Andrea Powers; and sister, Nancy (Don) Lunzer. JoAnne loved her four...
Harold Jay Heggerness
Oct 16, 2015
Heggerness, Harold “Jay” Died on October 16, 2015. Survived by his wife, Luella "Lu"; daughters Deborah (David), Karen, Sandra, Cheryl; sister, Judy; grandsons, Jon, Brandon, and Chris; and many loving relatives and friends. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday October 21, 2015 at Ascension Episcopal Church, 214 N 3rd St., Stillwater, MN with visitation one hour prior. In...
Harold Berton Day
Oct 14, 2015
Harold Berton Day Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 88, of Stillwater, died on October 14, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther; daughter-in-law, Connie; and grandson, Derek. Survived by his children, James, Janice (Roger) Hines, and David (Brenda); 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marlene (John) Garner. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday,...
Adeline Louisa Otte
Oct 2, 2015
Survived by her daughter, Cheris (Robert) Schmoeckel; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Vivian Guse; nieces, Peggy (Gordon) Kircher and Vicki (David) Anderson. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Happy” Otte; sister, Margaret Salmore; brothers, Norman, Billy, and Reinhold Guse. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with visiation one hour prior all at St. Paul Lutheran Church,...
Jason Thomas Anderson
Sep 27, 2015
Jason, age 39, of Somerset, WI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Jason grew up in the NE suburbs and attended Hill Murray High School. He graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Jason was raised in a loving family atmosphere and portrayed that in all of his adult encounters with how...
Thomas Henry Brackley
Sep 27, 2015
Thomas H. Brackley Loving Husband, Dad and Granddad Passed away peacefully on the 27th of September 2015, age 77. Tom was a long time employee of 3M and throughout his life was an avid sportsman, playing handball, tennis, cycling and running. He was also a keen outdoorsman, sailor, gardener and fisherman. At a young age Tom emigrated from the United...
Robert E. Strand
Sep 26, 2015
Robert E. Strand, age 82 of Stillwater Loving Husband, Dad, Gramps Passed away on September 26, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Robert is survived by his wife, Marva; daughters, Bobbi (Mike) Belz, and Tamia (Ron) Hamilton; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, October 2, 2015 with visitation one hour prior...
Charity Veronica Gustafson
Sep 24, 2015
Age 86, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Charity was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; sons, Kenneth and Christopher; and son-in-law, Joseph Prince. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Prince, Claudia (Michael) Moffitt, Mark, Matthew, and Nancy Harvey; grandchildren, Kenneth, Nathan, Erin, Elijah, Margaret, Catherine, Bobbie, and...
Grace Ann Van Norman
Sep 11, 2015
Grace Van Norman (nee Montgomery) The Light and Laughter of our Hearts Age 36, died unexpectedly on September 8, 2015. Grace is survived by her husband, Tod Van Norman; father, Bruce Montgomery and step-mother, Linda; mother, Julie Ann Montgomery; sisters, Emily Montgomery-Hennessy (Pete St. Martin, Paul Hennessy), Elizabeth Montgomery (Sadi Khan), and Anna Montgomery (Chris Peters); and a host of...
Patricia Susan Collins (Nee Samek)
Aug 22, 2015
Age 70 of Stillwater, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Patricia is survived by her children; Deb (Scott) Johnson, Ken Schorr, and Corrine Schorr; grandchildren, Anthony and Hannah; brothers, Phil and Dave Samek. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Collins and her parents, Donald and Dorothy Samek. Mass of Christian Burial...
Mary Jean Stewart
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Jean, age 86, lifelong resident of the St. Croix Valley, was born June 12, 1929 and passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015. Mary Jean grew up in Bayport and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1947 and from the University of Minnesota in 1952. Mary Jean is preceded in death by her father and mother; Ray and Mary...
Mark Crimmins
Aug 8, 2015
Mark Crimmins, of Stillwater, formerly of Lake Elmo, age 86, passed away on August 8, 2015 of cancer at his residence. He was born to Jerome and Maude (nee Enos) Crimmins on January 3, 1929 in Stillwater. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Olive Crimmins; brothers Joseph, Charles, Robert, Lee, George, John and James. He is survived...
