Local Obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

Donald Hickman Anderson, age 89, longtime resident of Bayport, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, American Legion Bayport Post 491, Toastmasters, and Stillwater Country Club. Don was a graduate of Hamline University, and a longtime employee of 3M....

Jul 28, 2015

Leland Duane Schultz, Sr., age 92 of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his residence. Leland was born May 12, 1923, in Plum City, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick and Marie (Cowley) Schultz. Leland served as a Merchant Marine Radio Officer for 7 voyages during World War II. He is survived by his loving...

Jul 24, 2015

William (Bill) Bentzin, the son of Frank and Winifred (Hilbelink) Bentzin was born July 17, 1934 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He had two brothers, Lowell and Frank, and one sister, Mardell. The family later moved to Austin, Minnesota. Bill graduated from Austin High School in 1952 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in...

Jul 4, 2015

Jim, age 66, passed away from natural causes on July 4, 2015, leaving behind a devoted and loving partner, Martha. Jim is also survived by his daughters, Jessica and Erica; Martha’s daughter Amallia; brothers, Scott and Tom; sisters-in-law, Roxi and Joni; grandchildren, Mary, Tim and Madeline; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Danny, Chad, Mark, and Lindsey. Preceded in death by his...

Jul 3, 2015

Amos “Mick” Schultz died peacefully on July 3 in Stillwater, just a month shy of his 99th birthday. Mick was born in Stillwater and raised on the family homestead in West Lakeland Township that was established by his immigrant grandparents in the late 1890s. Mick’s father died when he was just 12. Along with his beloved mother, Theresa, and with...

Jul 2, 2015

Marion, age 86, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 2, 2015 at her home. Marion was born on September 13, 1928 in Stillwater, the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Johnson) Wagner. She grew up and attended school in Stillwater. She earned her RN degree from the Minneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing and was employed as...

Jul 2, 2015

Francis Joseph Allard Jr., age 75, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away July 2, 2015, at The Lighthouse of Mahtomedi from Amyloid Angiopathy and Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Green Bay, WI, on Nov. 5, 1939, to Francis J. Allard and Marguerite (Simonet) Allard. Preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Rosella (VanVonderen) Allard; infant brother, Joseph; brothers, John,...

Jun 25, 2015

Todd Eric Johnson, age 54 of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2015. Todd was born April 22, 1961 in St. Paul, the son of Gregg and Helen (Smolik) Johnson. He was employed as a Tool and Die maker for over thirty years at Modernistic, Inc. in Stillwater. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and Gopher hockey. Todd is survived by...

Jun 24, 2015

Suzanne (Lauseng) Keeley July 28, 1940 – June 24, 2015 Our beautiful “Suzy Q” left this earth on a gorgeous summer day and has gone to heaven where she will be greeted by our Heavenly Father, her parents, son Kent, sisters Joanne and Carolyn, brother Pete, and other family members and friends. In the company of those who have gone...

Jun 20, 2015

Service Information Visitation

Wednesday, July 1 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Simonet Funeral Home 6429 Osgood Ave.N. Stillwater MN 55082

Jun 19, 2015

Lloyd Ivan Zieske, age 89 of Stillwater, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Brookdale of Blaine Assisted Living. He was born and raised in the Courtland/New Ulm, MN area. After high school he entered the Army and served his country during WWII. Following the war he received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U of MN. Lloyd...

Jun 10, 2015

Age 87 of Stillwater, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Greeley. Survived by his siblings, Warren Lassen, Elaine (Andy) Salitros, and Beverly Follett. He is also survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082...

Jun 9, 2015

Age 60 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Julia Eichten. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jeffrey, of 37 years; and son, Nicholas; siblings, Estia (Deborah) Eichten, Becky (Brian) Benson, David (Margy) Eichten, Joseph (Karen) Eichten, and Edward (Julie)...

Jun 6, 2015

Age 92 of Bayport was called home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2015. She served as a Registered Nurse in the U.S. Navy during WWII and continued to provide private duty care during her career. She was the longest residing resident at Croixdale in Bayport. Survived by her children, Mary Kane (Jerry), Cindy Thomas (Jeff), Chuck Meyer...

Jun 6, 2015

Steele, James Age 88 Of Stillwater, On June 6, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Daniel and Augusta (Erlitz) Steele; brother, Daniel; and sister, Joanne. Survived by sons, Michael (Carol), David (Deborah); grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick), Daniel (Kelly), Mary, Caitlin, and Anna; and great-grandsons, Dominick, Walter, and George. Private family interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bayport. Service Information

May 28, 2015

Lois Edstrom, age 96 of Stillwater passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Golden Living Greeley. Survived by her two sons, Dick (Julie), Bob (Julie); grandchildren, Brett, Lane, Kristina, Matt, Erik and Andrew; and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Edstrom; and her parents. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 1,...

May 27, 2015

Roger passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, while running, which was his lifelong passion. He was born on October 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, the son of Byron and Anne (Uhan) Carlson. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Benilde High School. He often spent time with family in Eveleth. Roger married his best friend, Sally Buttenhoff on...

May 19, 2015

Mary passed away on May 19, 2015 at the age of 97. She was a lifelong resident of St. Paul and a 32 year employee of the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Narcisse; one sister, Kathleen; and two of her brothers, John and Marty. She is survived by her daughter, Madonna;...

May 16, 2015

Mary Zeuli Wagner passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born in St. Paul, MN, and raised in Stillwater, MN. Mary moved to St. Paul to raise her family and has lived there ever since. Preceded in death by parents, James and Minnie Zeuli, siblings Josephine Lentz, Anthony Zeuli, Frank Zeuli, Louis Zeuli, Delphine Zeuli, James Zeuli, Margie O'Keefe....

May 8, 2015

Catherine M. Moris, (nee Schwebach), age 96, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph, son-in-law Frank, and grandson James. She is survived by children Judy Moris, Catherine Nichols, Karen (Rex) Phillips, Ralph (Nancy), John (Kaye), and Mary Moris; niece Patricia Utecht; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Catherine’s family would like to thank her...