Local Obituaries
Carolann Purington-Zell
Dec 12, 2014
Purington-Zell, CarolAnn Age 72 of Bayport, died Friday, December 12, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. CarolAnn is survived by her sons; Mark (Karen) Purington and Scott (Nancy)Purington; granddaughters; Kailey and Morgan; brothers; Don (Darla), Tim, and Jim (Irene) Giles; and her beloved dog, Suka. CarolAnn is preceded in death by her husbands; Dale Purington and Joseph Zell;...
Louise Lenore Denman
Dec 2, 2014
Denman, Louise L. Age 88 of Bayport Longtime 3M employee Louise died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born February 19, 1926 in Winona, MN, the daughter of Leo and Martha Lica. She was a longtime 3M employee and active member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Bayport. She is survived by her children...
Grace Ruth Thomas
Nov 26, 2014
Beloved Daughter and Sister Grace Ruth Thomas was born sleeping on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Gracie is the cherished daughter of Chase and Tiffany Thomas of Stillwater, MN and sister of Kieran. Grace has been greeted in Heaven by her great-grandparents Bob and Mary Clark, Melvin and Myrtle Tronrud, and Clarence Thomas. She...
Lillian D. Smith
Nov 24, 2014
Services for Lillian will be at a later date. Please check back for details. Thank you. Service Information
David "Choc" Junker
Nov 23, 2014
David “Choc” Junker, age 80 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on Sunday, November, 23, 2014 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Choc was born September 11, 1934 in Stillwater, the son of Joseph and Iva (Hagen) Junker. He was a lifelong resident of the Stillwater. He spent most of his working career as a self- employed landscaper hiring numerous local kids...
Robert John Ackerson
Nov 17, 2014
Robert John Ackerson, age 88 and long-time Stillwater resident. A true gentleman who passed with grace. Family observance only. Service Information
Adrian Dallas "Tommy" Thompson
Nov 15, 2014
Tommy was born October 30, 1918 in Alvord, Iowa. He passed away November 15, 2014 in Stillwater. He is survived by his daughter Teri Selden; son Greg Thompson; grandchildren Charlie Selden, Amanda (Chris) Rick, Tyrus Thompson, Peter Thompson; great grandson Calvin Rick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verle; parents Dallas and Elizabeth...
John "Jack" Mcginnis
Nov 8, 2014
McGinnis, John “Jack” In Loving Memory 1931-2014 Jack died peacefully, in his home, at the age of 83. He was a Korean War veteran, enjoyed playing cards, hunting, golfing, fishing, and sitting by the fire at his home by the lake. Jack lived his life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in...
Benjamin Richard Welshons
Nov 6, 2014
Died peacefully at home on November 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by wife, Margaret (Shields); sons Benjamin Jr. (Barbara), Eric (Amy); daughters Ann (Robert) Ordyniec, Nora (David) Vernon; grandchildren Katherine and Ian Welshons; Elizabeth Ordyniec; Alexandria Wright (Douglas), Jacob, Isaac, and Charlotte Welshons; Claire and Maxwell Tuchel; Michael, Grant and Laurel Vernon; and great-granddaughter Roslyn Wright; Sisters-in-law...
Margaret Marie Wald
Nov 3, 2014
Wald, Margaret Marie Loving Wife, Mom & Nana February 12, 1922 – November 3, 2014 Survived by her children Jeanne (James) Smith, John (Nancy Jo), Jan Radinzel (Del Knutson); grandchildren Micah (Julie), Noah (Nicole Murray), Jonah (Maren), Shannon (Bobby), Jenny, Marc; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, Duke. Marge...
Diane Nelson
Oct 30, 2014
Diane M. Nelson Loving Mom Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 82 on October 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband Wade; parents, Emil and Ann Balfanz; and brother Richard Balfanz. Survived by children Roxane (Scott) Buege, Bob (Michele) Nelson, Tim (Nancy) Nelson, Karen Nelson; 8 grandchildren, Chad (Leiyang) Buege,...
Rebecca Leverty
Oct 28, 2014
Age 55 of Roberts, Wisconsin, formerly of Bayport, Minnesota, Becky passed away suddenly from complications of acute leukemia on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Becky was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ann Parent. Becky is survived by her loving family, husband Mark, son Matthew, and daughter Shannon, siblings Kathy Green, Craig (Bonnie)...
Robert F Kemper
Sep 16, 2014
Age 86 of Stillwater Died September 16, 2014 Visitation will be on Monday, September 22, 2014 from 4-7 PM at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue N., Stillwater. Burial will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10:15 AM in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please arrive at 10 AM in Assembly Area #4. Service Information Cemetery
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Tommie Rosewicz
Sep 12, 2014
Age 86 Tommie passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014 surrounded by her children. She is survived by her children Danny (Sharon), Michael (Robbie), Judye (Joe), Randy (Dawn), Maynard (Brenda), Chris (Craig), and Dawn (Kevin); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Tommie had a great love for her horses, big band music and her family. Service Information
Mary "Desta" Modesta O'Brien Forbes
Sep 10, 2014
Age 88 of Stillwater. Formerly of Little Canada. Died September 10, 2014. She was born in Stillwater, the daughter of Joseph G. and Loretto (Simonet) O'Brien. Preceded in death by her husband Gordon Forbes; brothers Jim and William O'Brien; sister Maureen Palmer. Survived by daughters Nancy (Stan) and Jo; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brother Joseph (Mary) O'Brien; sisters-in-law Marge...
Geraldine D Kranz
Sep 8, 2014
Age 78 of Stillwater, MN Passed away on September 8th surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents and sons Thomas and Frank. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard; sons Patrick (Marion), Michael (Julie), Rick; daughters Kathleen (Mark), Mary (Jon); and many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM...
Ruth Elva Baribeau Geiger
Sep 2, 2014
Geiger, Ruth Elva Baribeau Loving Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, & Great-Great Grandma Age 97 of Stillwater, died September 2, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Linden in Stillwater, Minnesota. Ruth was born Januray 23, 1917 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Vera Harkness. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Raymond V. Baribeau and Norman Geiger; daughter...
Milton C. Guion
Sep 2, 2014
Guion, Milton C. Wonderful Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Great-Great Grandpa Age 89, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Stillwater, Minnesota. Milt was a WWII Veteran involved in the Normandy invasion. He was employed at Control Data for 18 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater, American Legion,...
Joseph Raymond Albert
Aug 16, 2014
Passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Joe was born August 13, 1941 in Baraboo, WI to Ray and Helen Albert. Joe spent his early years in Wisconsin and Iowa, settling in Minneapolis and graduating from Osseo Senior High in 1959. He served in the US Navy on board the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier, followed by the Naval...
Evelyn I Kluedtke
Aug 12, 2014
Age 91 Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Ernest; her parents George and Lydia Johnson; granddaughter Holly. Survived by children James Kluedtke of Shell Lake, WI, Linda (David) Simonet of Stillwater and Sandra Kluedtke of Lakeland; grandchildren Peter, Melissa, Matthew (Lisa), George Simonet and Jason (Hannah) Kluedtke; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 2PM on Saturday, August 16th at...
