Local Obituaries
Fred David Primoli
Jun 11, 2024
Primoli, Fred David Primoli Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa Fred passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Fred was united in marriage to Margaret "Meg" Jennings on May 28th, 1960 at Nativity of our Lord Church in St. Paul and the couple enjoyed 64 years together raising five children and welcoming 11 grandchildren to their family....
Joseph H. Hibberd
May 26, 2024
Joseph H. Hibberd, Jr., age 73 of Stillwater, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home. Joe was born on January 12, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA to Joseph and Jeanne Hibberd. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Henderson Senior High in West Chester. Following high school, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam...
Lorraine Hazel (Swenson) Rydeen
May 14, 2024
Lorraine Rydeen, age 101, passed away peacefully May 14th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is proceeded in death by her husband Kenneth Rydeen (1998) and sister Beatrice Skoglund (2005). She is survived by 6 children Gary Rydeen, Tana Dunkirk, Tari Rydeen, Sara Zeuli, Jani Lindstrom, and Kari "Fred" Rydeen; 12 grandchildren Louie, Paul; Todd,...
Thomas Roy Murphy
Apr 15, 2024
Tom passed away on Monday, April 15,2024 at Woodland Hill in Hudson, Wisconsin. Tom grew up on a farm in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada and went to college and medical school in Nova Scotia. While in school he met and married his wife, Edna. The two emigrated to the US and Tom started a General Surgery residency at the Mayo...
William Vern Peterson
Apr 2, 2024
William V. (Bill) Peterson, age 67, of Stillwater, passed away on April 2 ,2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald P. Peterson and Eileen R. Peterson. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Marivie Aquino Peterson, his daughter Sarah A. Arnold (Joshua) and two Grandson's Zachary and Jacob; brother Paul Peterson, cousins, and other...
William "Greg" Louis Gregurich
Mar 15, 2024
William Louis "Greg" Gregurich, age 100 of Stillwater, formerly of Bayport, passed away in Stillwater March 15, 2024. Greg was born on January 7, 1924 in International Falls to Matt and Veronica (Ojanich) Gregurich. Following his 18th birthday, a month after the United States entered World War II, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was assigned to...
John Paul Greenberg
Mar 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Greenberg, a resilient soul who grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, embodying a work ethic he took with him as a devoted teacher in the Stillwater district. With a passion for education, he dedicated over 30 years to teaching history and industrial technology, coaching soccer and volleyball, and advising several student organizations, leaving an...
Robert James Fox
Feb 27, 2024
Robert "Bob" James Fox (aka Foxie), age 87 of Long Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024 at Cambridge Senior Living in Hudson, WI. Bob was born on December 20, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Ralph and Alice (Johnson) Fox. He grew up in Woodbury, MN on the family farm. Bob left high school early and enlisted...
Roland "Bud" George Buchman
Feb 22, 2024
Roland "Bud" G Buchman, age 95 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away at home on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Bud was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm in Springbrook, Wisconsin. After high school he spent one year at Michigan Tech, served in the Army, then earned degrees in education (math and social studies) from the University of...
Charles Campbell Jensch
Feb 18, 2024
Charles "Herman" C. Jensch, of St. Paul, passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 94. Charlie was born April 15, 1929 in St. Paul. He graduated from St. Paul Academy in 1946 and from Williams College in 1950. Charlie then went on to the University of Michigan Law School, graduating in 1953. While at the University...
Roger Paul Mueller
Feb 10, 2024
Roger Paul Mueller, age 87 of Stillwater, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Roger was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Willmer and Marie (Mielke) Mueller. Roger graduated from Stillwater High School before proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Following his enlistment, Roger was united in marriage to Darleen Wieland on November 25, 1961. The couple were blessed with two...
Kevin James Charlsen
Jan 20, 2024
Kevin James Charlsen, age 76 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2024. He was born June 18, 1947 in Stillwater, where he grew up and graduated from Stillwater High School. Kevin was a proud National Guard veteran, a retired volunteer firefighter in Stillwater and a retired American Family Insurance agent. He loved spending time entertaining family and...
Gary Eugene Gipson
Jan 16, 2024
Gary Eugune Gipson, age 83 of Stillwater, passed away on January 16, 2024. Gary was born on September 13, 1940 in South Gate, California to Darlene Lubken. He was united in marriage to his wife Patricia on February 24, 1962. Gary was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat"; son Steve...
Mark A Sullivan
Jan 14, 2024
Mark A. Sullivan, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mark was united in marriage to Laura Miller on May 8, 1992. He was born in Stillwater to Dennis and Phyllis (Johnson) Sullivan. He attended Stillwater High School and was employed at Andersen Windows until his retirement in 2006. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. Mark...
Marcella Christine (Schell) Lantz
Jan 13, 2024
Lantz, Marcella "Marcie" nee Schell Lantz was born on December 23, 1925 in Stillwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christine (Junker) Schell; husband of 51 years, Bob; brother, Bob Schell, sisters, Donna Lindquist, and RoseMary Ste. Marie; brothers-in-law, John Lindquist and Dennis Ste. Marie; sister-in-law, Marjorie Schell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews....
Joyce H (Ritzer) Mehsikomer
Jan 8, 2024
Joyce Mehsikomer, age 95 of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away on January 8, 2024. Joyce, also known as Helen Joyce Mehsikomer, was born on August 31, 1928, to Albert and Helen (Runk) Ritzer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Joyce will be deeply missed by her three children: Patti (Keith) Hutchinson, Steve (Theresa) Mehsikomer, and Greg (Marie)...
Barbara Jerome
Dec 28, 2023
Barbara "Annie" Jerome (Nelson), age 79 of Oakdale, passed away December 28, 2023. Annie was born on January 27, 1944 in Duluth to Leonard "Red" and Barbara (Schmitz) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jamie Jerome; her love Joe Clemons; brothers Jack, Bill and Tom Nelson; nephews Tim and Steve Nelson; and niece Kellyn Nelson. Annie...
Gregory Patten
Dec 23, 2023
Gregory D. Patten, age 75 of New Richmond, was taken home to glory by the grace of his savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2023. Greg was born on November 22, 1948, the youngest of Howard and Mildred Patten's three children. Anyone that knew Greg knows that he lived to help people. He was a master when working with...
Demeter "John" Kalinoff
Dec 13, 2023
Demeter "John" Kalinoff, age 83 of New Brighton, formerly of Stillwater passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence. John is survived by his daughters, Karen (Paul) Oswood and Kristen (Scott) Jester; grandchildren, Madeleine, Elk, Rachel, Erin, Bethany, and Samuel; brother, Fred; sister, Louise Chickering; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first...
Deborah Payne Carter
Dec 10, 2023
Deborah P. Carter, age 72, of Stillwater, Minnesota-formerly of Louisa, Virginia-passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Estates of Greeley Care Center. Debbie was born January 16, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia to Charles and Ila (Hasher) Payne. After graduating from Patrick Henry High School, Debbie began her career with the State of Virginia as a human resources specialist...
