Obituaries

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John Benson

John Benson

Jan 18, 2016

John Benson, age 74 of Mahtomedi, formerly of Stillwater, died at home on January 18, 2016, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Maxine Benson; and sisters-in-law, Julie Cates, and Deanna Molitor. John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lynette; sons, Tim (Gina), Matt (Amy), and Jason...

Eugene Joseph Langer

Eugene Joseph Langer

Jan 16, 2016

Eugene Joseph Langer Age 76 of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Eugene worked for 3M for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil & Margaret Langer; and brothers, Ken and Larry Langer. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Ann; children, Julie...

Kevin James Hirdler

Kevin James Hirdler

Jan 7, 2016

Kevin Hirdler, passed away January 7, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Luke) Reierson; siblings, Michael (Debra), Melanie (Alan), Faith (John), Vickey, Vince, Mary (Eric), Karen (Richard), and Anna (Randy); and dear friend, Fran. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family...

Robert James Halverson

Robert James Halverson

Jan 5, 2016

Age 82 of Stillwater, MN Passed away January 5, 2016 Robert was preceded in death by two children, Gregory and Angela. He is survived by his life partner and best friend, Mary Goers; children, Steven Halverson, Julie (Jack) Van Remortel, and James Halverson; five brothers; four sisters; ten grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to charity...

Gladys Rita Kreimer

Gladys Rita Kreimer

Dec 15, 2015

Gladys Rita Kreimer (nee Puvogel) Age 90 of Bayport Died on December 15, 2015 Gladys is survived by her children, John (Carol) Kreimer and Mary (John) Adrian; grandchildren, Kelly, Kyle, Kirk, Marty, Michael, Elise, and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Hazel, Brooke, Abby, and Peter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; and grandchild, John Joseph “JJ”. Service Information ...

Peter Francis Riehle

Peter Francis Riehle

Nov 27, 2015

Peter F. Riehle Age 83, of Stillwater, passed away on November 27, 2015. He was born on November 8, 1932 in Foxholm, North Dakota the son of Charles and Catherine (Streitz) Riehle. Peter graduated from The University of North Dakota with a degree in chemical engineering. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elsie (McNeil) Riehle; children,...

John James Mcelwain

John James Mcelwain

Nov 21, 2015

Service Information Cemetery

Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave S Minneapolis MN 55450

Visitation

Wednesday, November 25 2015 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Church of Saint Mary 423 5th Street South Stillwater MN 55082

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, November 25 2015 10:00 AM

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Arthur Glenn Buell

Arthur Glenn Buell

Nov 13, 2015

Arthur Glenn Buell, 89, died on November 13, 2015 in Oakdale, MN. Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, Art was the son of the late Arthur Buell and Margaret (Lute) Buell. He served stateside in the Army Air Corps from July 1944 to October 1945, attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, and graduated from Penn State University with a...

Eugene Albert Lehmicke

Eugene Albert Lehmicke

Nov 7, 2015

Eugene A. Lehmicke Jr. “Beans” Age 82 of Stillwater Eugene was preceded in death by father, Eugene Lehmicke Sr. and mother Elizabeth Brosious; and daughter, Geanine. He is survived by daughter, Gina and son, Greg (Barb); daughter, Dori; recently reunited son, Dan; grandsons, Josh, Gregory, and Casey; great-grandsons, Talan and Mason; sister, Anne (Bill) Owen; and many nieces, nephews, and...

Loretta  Joan Wilmes

Loretta Joan Wilmes

Nov 5, 2015

Loretta Wilmes (nee Zeuli) Born Jan. 6, 1931 Loretta passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald; daughter, Susan Wilmes; grandchildren, Emily (Ryan) Neumann and Sean Wilmes; sister, Eleanor (Jack Wiese); brother, Richard (Paula); and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, Mark; parents,...

Renee A.  Guindon

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...

Patrick  Donald Gogerty

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,...

Gayle Helen Nelson

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

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...

Susan May Klein

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...

Robert Dale Johnson

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

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...

Joanne Therese D'Andrea

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...

Hartland "Smiley" George Burnett

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)...

Harold Jay Heggerness

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...

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