Local Obituaries
Doris V. Kellogg
Apr 3, 2014
Doris Viola Kellogg, age 94 of Stillwater, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Golden Living Center Greeley in Stillwater. Doris was born November 24, 1919, in Stillwater, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Rose (Bossetti) Garavalia. She grew up and attended school in Stillwater. She was united in marriage to Wallace Kellogg on June 28, 1941 in Stillwater. The...
David C. Smith
Mar 23, 2014
David C. Smith, age 91 of Stillwater passed away on March 23, 2014 at the Stillwater Good Samaritan Center. David was born on September 15, 1922, the son of Walter and Hazel Smith in Stillater, where he grew up and graduated from high school. David was preceded in death by his sister Joan and his wife of 64 years Erma....
Mildred C. Simonet
Mar 11, 2014
Loving Wife, Mom Grandma and Great-Grandma Age 88 of Stillwater died Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born June 7, 1925, the daughter of Alfred “Oscar” and Esther (Nelson) Turnblad. She grew up in Scandia and graduated from Forest Lake High School. She was united in marriage to Cletus Simonet on February 8, 1947 at the Church of St. Charles...
Donald D. Junker
Mar 10, 2014
Donald Junker, age 77 of Stillwater, died March 10, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Don was born on February 3, 1937 in Stillwater, the son of Lawrence “Shoes” and Sara (Vailleux) Junker, and remained a lifelong resident. Don was united in marriage to Shirley Swerkstrom on October 3, 1959 at the Church of St. Dominic in Frederic, Wisconsin....
Richard "Dick" N. Olsen
Mar 1, 2014
Age 78 of Stillwater Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Passed away March 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. Dick was the 3rd generation president of George W. Olsen Construction Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marie (nee Wichelmann); children Jeff (Cheryl) Olsen, Ann Marie (Dan) Thurmes, & Jenny (Rob) Handberg; grandchildren Meghan, Lauren & Ryan...
Dale Lee Nelson
Feb 27, 2014
Age 65, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home in Somerset, Wisconsin. Survived by daughters Jodi (Fred) Chu, Tammy (Carlos Leon) Urhammer, Brenda (Kevin) Iverson; grandchildren Katie, Matt, Justin, Nic, Benny, Jesse and Stefanee; mother Leona Nelson; brother Gerald (Lynn) Nelson. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by the love of his...
Melissa Myhra Norlander
Feb 26, 2014
Age 34 of Stillwater Loving wife, daughter, sister and friend. Passed away suddenly on February 26, 2014. Melissa was a remarkable young woman who never let physical challenges limit her life. She laughed easily and loved deeply. She liked “hanging out” with family and friends, and was always up for a hot game of Skip-Bo. She took real pride in...
James H Elfstrom
Feb 15, 2014
Age 86 Loving Father Passed away February 15, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife Pearl; sisters Lucile Voelker & LaVerne Letourneau; step son Ron Hjelseth; granddaughter Micki Madland. Survived by daughters Deb (Mike) Dragich, Julie (Bob) Wegscheider & Carla O'Heaney; daughter-in-law Peggy Hjelseth; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11AM on Wednesday (2/19) at Simonet Funeral Home,...
Donald Fred Hering
Feb 7, 2014
Donald Fred Hering, age 98 of Bayport, died on Friday, February 07, 2014 at Golden Living Center Greeley in Stillwater surrounded by his family. Donald was born February 18, 1915 in Bayport, Minnesota, the son of William and Carrie (Berger) Hering Sr. He grew up in the Bayport area and graduated in 1934 from Stillwater High School. Don proudly served...
Malcolm (Mike) Eskierka
Feb 4, 2014
Age 66 of Stillwater Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa Called home to God on February 4, 2014 surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany on September 13, 1947 and came to the U.S. in 1957. Preceded in death by his parents Mike and Hedwig Eskierka. Survived by loving wife of...
Thomas J Rowland
Jan 30, 2014
Proud member of the Bayport Legion Retiree of Andersen Corporation Born on January 30, 1923 and passed away on his 91st birthday, January 30, 2014 at Oak Park Senior Living. Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Lucille (Sager) Rowland; brother Pat Rowland; sisters Margaret Ann Bischel & Mary Rose Kuehn; parents Edmund and Elizabeth Rowland. Survived by...
Allan K Syverson
Jan 15, 2014
Age 94 of Stillwater Died January 15, 2014 Worked most of his life as a carpenter. Enjoyed antique cars and playing horseshoes. Allan was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Arlene; sons Tom, Jim (Lynn), John, Russell (Mary) and many other family members and friends. Funeral Service will be 11AM on...
Rueben F. Moll
Jan 13, 2014
Age 92 of Afton Lifelong Farmer Passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emily, daughter Diane and grandson Nicholas. He is survived by children Judi (Pat) Kruse, Jan (Rollie) Schwitters, Steven (Barb) Moll, Debbie (John) Vanderbosch, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service, 11 AM,...
Mary Dianne Miller (Pfluger)
Jan 1, 2014
Loving Wife & Mother Age 68 of Pillager formerly of St. Paul Born January 27, 1945. Passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 1, 2014. Survived by loving husband of 50 years Dale; daughters Karan (Steve) Ferguson, Kathy (Troy) Christenson, Jenny (Phil) Miller; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Gladys Pfluger;...
Renee Yvonne Nelson
Dec 25, 2013
Age 84 Passed away on December 25, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Constance Lelle; siblings Donald Lelle, Donna Johnson, Lavone Nelson. Survived by sons Ricky Nelson; Randy Nelson (Cathy); Dale Nelson (Faith); Daniel Nelson (Pam); 9 grandchildren and 10 great-granchildren; many nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11AM on Monday (12/30) at Simonet Funeral...
Carol Jean Anderson
Dec 24, 2013
Age 86 Longtime resident of Bayport, MN. Grew up in Afton, MN. Was active in the Bethlehem Lutheran Womens Group. She served on both the Bayport Library Board and the Croixdale Residence Board. Carol Jean was an avid Bridge player and gardener. Both she and Don were members of the Stillwater Country Club. She is survived by her husband of...
John W Linquist
Dec 23, 2013
Linquist, John Sr. Age 87 of Oak Park Heights Loving Father Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 23, 2013. John is survived by his children; John Jr. and Julie; brother, David. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna. A private family service will be held. Service Information
Shayne Marie Blackstock (Keenan)
Dec 20, 2013
Loving mom, daughter, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by father Fred Keenan; grandma Gertrude Olesen; cousin Jeff Lunsmann. Survived by mother Dixie Keenan; son Jeremy Scott (Maria & Leo); daughter Alisha Blackstock; brother Gary (Pam, Nicholas & Emily); Uncle Bob. Memorial Service 12 noon on Friday (12/27) at Simonet Funeral Home. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorials preferred...
Gary Lynn Buege
Dec 14, 2013
Gary Lynn Buege, age 69 of Minneapolis formerly of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Augustana Healthcare Center in Minneapolis. Gary is now with his Savior Jesus Christ. Survived by brothers, Roger (Mary) Buege of Stillwater, Dean (Joan) Buege of Yakima, WA, and Leslie (Kay) Buege of St. Paul, MN; sister-in-law, Karen Buege of Stillwater; and many...
