Local Obituaries
Ralph Ingmar Honsvall
Aug 13, 2013
Ralph I. Honsvall, 94 of Stillwater, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater. Ralph was born on the family farm near Grafton, ND on March 21, 1919, the son of Anton and Christine (Hegstad) Honsvall, both natives of Norway. He attended Grafton schools. He was married to Phyllis B. Peterson of St....
David Hill Ottoson
Aug 10, 2013
David Hill Ottoson age 77 of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2013 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. Dave was born May 1, 1936, in Stillwater, MN. David attended Bayport and Stillwater schools, and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for four years. David retired from Andersen Windows after forty years of service. He...
Brian William Lange
Aug 7, 2013
Brian William Lange, age 72 of North Saint Paul died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife Judy; daughter Terri Lange; twin sister Susan Lange and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013...
Mark James Wilmes
Aug 3, 2013
Loving father, son & brother Age 59 of Bayport Passed away suddenly on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fairview Hopsital. Mark is survived by his son Sean; daughter Emily; parents Don & Loretta; sister Susan and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Jennifer Wilmes. Mark loved boating and enjoyed a long...
Monica M Hirdler
Jul 26, 2013
Monica Mary Hirdler, age 91, passed away peacefully Fri., July 26, 2013 at Boutwells Landing surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by husband Vernon; son Joel; son-in-law Chet and daughter-in-law Lori. Monica is survived by her children; Michael (Debra), Melanie (Alan), Kevin, Faith (John), Victorine, Vincent, Mary (Eric), Karen (Richard), Anna (Randy); 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and...
Jarold J Dulon
Jul 25, 2013
Jarold Dulon 83, of Stillwater passed away Thursday July 25, 2013, at Boutwells Landing. Jarold was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Anna (Mercier) Dulon; infant son, Michael; and infant grandson, Matthew Dums: sister, Irene Flandrick; brother, Alfred; and twin brother, Harold. Jarold is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Blackwell), with whom he shared 63 years of marriage;...
Diane Kay Westmoreland
Jul 25, 2013
Diane K Westmoreland, age 62 of McGregor, formerly of Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of her husband, on Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was born on April 12, 1951 in Centuria, WI, the daughter of Margaret and Fred Hoffman. Diane graduated from Unity High School in Balsam Lake WI, with the...
Mary Ann Schmit
Jul 24, 2013
Mary Ann Schmit, age 84 of Mahtomedi died July 24, 2013 at Presbyterian Homes Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Marie (Gelhar) Schmit. She is survived by her brother, Rollie (Cory) Schmit; sister, Jane Wurst; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m.,...
Darwin "Duke" Glen Wald
Jul 23, 2013
Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Marge; children Jeanne (James) Smith, John (Nancy Jo), Jan Radinzel (Del Knutson); grandchildren Micah (Julie), Noah (Nicole Murray), Jonah (Maren), Shannon (Bobby), Jenny, Marc & 7 great-grandchildren. Duke served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII & received a Purple Heart. He was a proud and active member of the Ramsey County Fair board...
Joseph A. Kreimer
Jul 21, 2013
Joseph A. Kreimer, Age 91 of Bayport, died July 21, 2013. Joseph is survived by his wife, Gladys Kreimer; children, John (Carol) Kreimer and Mary (John) Adrian; grandchildren, Kelly, Kyle, Kirk, Michael, Elise, and Emily. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082. Interment will be...
Marguerite Frances Gedatus
Jul 18, 2013
Marguerite Gedatus (nee Schnell), age 88 of Stillwater died Thursday, July 18, 2013. Marguerite was preceded in death by parents Anthony and Christine Schnell, husband Clyde, young son Ricky, daughter-in-law Toni Gedatus, and sister Agnes Burgess. Survived by children Gustav, of Minneapolis, Judy Kislenger (Jerry) of White Bear Lake, Robert (Gena) of Stillwater, and Daniel of River Falls, WI; nine...
Myrtle Rose Judkins
Jul 17, 2013
Born December 1919 Died peacefully July 17, 2013 She was preceded in death by husband Joseph and son Joseph Jr., parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters Judy (David) Gunderson, Mary Jo (Larry) Weller and Jill Judkins; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30AM, Saturday, July 20 at ST. CHARLES CHURCH, 409...
Margaret Ann Utecht
Jul 8, 2013
Utecht, Margaret Ann Our Loving Aunt Lifelong Stillwater Resident Margaret, age 82, died peacefully on July 8, 2013 at Boutwells Landing. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances (Chase) Utecht, her stepmother Helen (Reuter) Utecht, brothers Robert & Kenneth Utecht; sister Mary Jane Pierce, and her nephews Kenneth Utecht Jr. and Dale Pierce. She is survived by her...
John G. Welshons
Jul 7, 2013
Welshons, John Gordon of Stillwater, Minnesota January 1, 1937-July 7, 2013 Died peacefully on July 7, 2013, surrounded by his family. Survived by wife, Lois (Schrantz); son Tim (Ann); daughters Sarah (Stephen) Bennett, Kate (Scott) Mensen; brothers Benjamin (Margaret) and Mervyn (Echo) Welshons, and grandchildren Nicholas, Jack, and Daniel Welshons; Samuel, William, and John Bennett; Charlotte, Caroline, and Joseph Mensen....
Florence H. Coler
Jun 22, 2013
Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma. Age 97 of Stillwater. Passed away June 22, 2013. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years Leonard; parents; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by daughters Judy (Hoyt) Jahnke & Jan (Jerry) Ulrich; son Bill (Sandy) Coler; grandchildren Chris (Jeff) Peterson, Tim (Debbie) Jahnke, Kim (Mark) Stigman, Tom (Jodi) Coler, Cindy (Matt) Fanta; great...
Curtis D Swanson
Jun 21, 2013
Curtis Swanson, born June 25, 1925, much beloved husband, dad, and grandpa died suddenly on June 21, 2013, just a few days before his 88th birthday. Survived by Margaret (Stohl), his high school sweetheart and wife of 66 years; four children: Bruce, Craig, Vicki (Mark) Kirkman, Debra (Dave) Dziuk; 9 grandchildren: Andrea, Michele, Curtis, Melissa, Mathew, Ashley, Erica, Patrick and...
William David Weiss
Jun 15, 2013
Weiss, William David U.S. Navy Veteran Age 90 Of Oak Park Heights, passed away June 15, 2013. Served in the US Navy during WWII. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Ginny; children Carl, Carol (Fred) Carlson & Marykay; grandchildren Angie, Kelly, Stacy (Kris), Melissa, Ashley & Justin; great granddaughter Sophia; sisters Marjorie Mikesell & Barbara Zipperman; sister-in-law Irma Weiss;...
James M Boo
Jun 14, 2013
Age 83 of Mahtomedi. Died peacefully at home. Survived by loving and caring wife Pat; son Jim (Tracy); daughter Dr. Sarah; grandchildren Olivia, Amelia, J. McQuaid and Isabel; brothers Ben (Mary) and Peter (Mimi). Preceded in death by parents Ben and Henrietta; sisters Mary, Barbara and Henrietta. Jim was a many faceted man. He was born and raised in Pine...
Floyd "Herb" Carlson
Jun 9, 2013
Loving Husband Dad and grandpa Age 82 of Stillwater, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. Herb graduated from Johnson High School and the University of Minnesota. He served as an MP in the U.S. Army. He was a thirty five year employee of Northwestern Bell and also served as President of Seven Seas, Inc. Survived by loving wife Betty; children Susan...
