Local Obituaries
James "Jim" Carl Swanson
Dec 10, 2023
James Carl Swanson (Swanny), 72 of Bayport, MN, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2023, from Alzheimer's disease, with his family lovingly by his side. Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 14, 1951, to Carl and Alice Swanson. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1969. Jim loved sports, whether playing,...
John Nicholas Wojtowicz
Dec 8, 2023
John N. Wojtowicz, age 94 of Stillwater, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. John was born on February 11, 1929 in St. Paul, one of a total of twelve children born to Nicholas and Karolina (Wawrzaszek) Wojtowicz. He enlisted in the US Navy on his 17th birthday, and because of his age, his mother had to sign for him to...
Martha Jane (Cooke) Stiller
Dec 5, 2023
Martha Jane Stiller, age 87, died suddenly in Stillwater, MN on December 5th, 2023. She had recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was born to Earl and Nell Cooke on September 1st, 1936, in Rochester, MN. She was a double gold medalist and bronze medalist in dance. She was a beloved coach with the Rochester Figure Skating Club and...
Elizabeth Ann (Hazelton) Rondeau
Dec 3, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Rondeau, age 91 of Bayport, MN passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1932 in Milaca Twp, MN to Evelyn (Belisle) and Grovenor Hazelton. Betty married the love of her life; Arnold Rondeau on June 7,1952 and they settled in Bayport and raised their family. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, fishing, camping, playing cards...
Paula Ann (Baribeau) Mcdonald
Nov 9, 2023
Paula A. (Baribeau) McDonald, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away November 9, 2023. Paula is survived by her husband Mike "Slinger"; children Jason and Molly; step-daughter Kali; several grandchildren; father Russell Baribeau; sister Lavonne (Don) Saunders; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of Paula's life will be held at a later date.
Phyllis Effie (Johnson) Sullivan
Nov 5, 2023
Phyllis E. Sullivan, age 97, passed away on November 5, 2023 at her home. Phyllis was the widow of Dennis J. Sullivan. They shared 55 years of marriage. She was born in Marine on St. Croix to Bernard and Effie Johnson. She attended Stillwater High School and was employed at Unisys. She was a member of the Church of St....
Lyle Carl Doerr
Nov 5, 2023
Lyle Carl Doerr, age 92, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of Stillwater. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1949, attended Macalester College and the University of Minnesota where he studied architectural design. He worked in that capacity for 16 years and...
Elizabeth Marie (Pingle) Harper
Nov 1, 2023
Elizabeth Marie Harper, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away on November 1, 2023. Betty will be greatly missed by her children Paul (Bliss), John (Deborah), Jean (Wynn) Curtiss and James (Patricia); grandchildren Molly (Julian), Katie, Andrew, Ben, Emily (Jacob), Laura, Tommy, Grace, Monica and Joe; and other beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Guðný Anna (Eggertsdã³Ttir) Crist
Oct 30, 2023
Guðný Anna Crist (nee Eggertsdóttir), born in Reykjavík, Iceland, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023, in New Richmond, WI. She was surrounded by her family. Guðný was a beloved mother, Amma (grandmother), great-grandmother, and friend. Born and raised in Iceland, Guðný had a deep love for people. She had a warm and welcoming nature that endeared her to...
James Gorder
Oct 29, 2023
Jim Gorder, age 72, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Gerrie; children, Heather (Rich) Larson, Brandon (Heather), and Brittany; grandchildren, Matthew, Reagan, Hailey, and James; siblings, Duane, Bradley, and Jan Marie (Craig) Shockency. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrol and Avalon Gorder. Jim enjoyed...
Teresa "Susie" Mary (Salmore) Maslowski
Oct 29, 2023
Teresa "Susie" Mary Maslowski, age 80 of Stillwater passed away peacefully October 29, 2023 after years of dealing with COPD. Susie was born on July 25th, 1943, in Stillwater Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Lawrence "Larry" Maslowski, Sr.; her parents Francis and Alice (Pelvit) Salmore; siblings JoAnn, (Scotty) Montbriand, and Philip (Cindy)...
John "Jack" A. Terhaar
Oct 26, 2023
John "Jack" A. Terhaar, age 77 of Somerset, WI, died October26, 2023. Jack was born on November 18, 1945 in St. Cloud, MN to John and Yvette (Huisentruit) Terhaar. He grew up on the family farm west of New Munich, MN and graduated from Melrose High School. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an aviation storekeeper...
Robert "Bob" Leonard Zimmerman
Oct 16, 2023
Robert L. "Bob" Zimmerman of Stillwater passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Receiving a B. A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife Sally Christopherson, his career turned towards data processing and then to software design. He continued to grow his skills, eventually founding a software consulting firm and furthering his education with...
Susan Reed Crouse
Oct 4, 2023
Susan Reed Crouse, age 63 of Stillwater, MN Sue was born in Livonia, MI on May 22, 1960 and passed away at home on Oct. 4, 2023 of rectal cancer. Preceded in death by daughter Laura McDonald, parents David and Alfreda Reed, survived by husband Alan (Al), daughter Jacquelyn (Jackie) McDonald (Seattle, WA), niece/sister, Joan Fay (Port Angeles, WA),...
James "Jim" Merlin Miller
Sep 29, 2023
James "Jim" Merlin Miller, age 66 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 29, 2023. Jim was born on October 12, 1956 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where he grew up and graduated high school, before attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Jim worked his entire career in...
Patricia Margaret (Carroll) Schmidt
Sep 20, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Margaret (Carroll) Schmidt, also known as Pat, passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 84 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Pat was born on March 27, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to her parents Edward and Rose Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Fred and Martha Schmidt. Pat had a fulfilling...
Dorothy Frances (Scott) Simonet
Sep 20, 2023
Dorothy Frances Simonet, at ninety-seven years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the evening of September 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis J and Margaret M. Scott and husband William B Simonet, she will be deeply missed by her surviving children Anne (Bill), Bill, Lucy (Tim), Matthew (Melisa), Sarah (David), eight grandchildren and one...
Patricia Jeanne (Moeller) Mongeau
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia Jeanne (Moeller) Mongeau, "Blondie" age 90 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully September 16, 2023. Patti was born on December 21, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Paul. As a child, Patti enjoyed her summers in Stillwater visiting with extended family. Stillwater was her "Happy Place." For many years, Patti worked as the...
Virginia Nicholson
Sep 5, 2023
Virginia "Sammy" Dianne Nicholson (née Spencer), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt went home to God on September 5, 2023 in the company of family. She was 81 years old. Sammy drew her last breath with summer's fading blossoms. It seemed a perfect homecoming as she had bid her children farewell not long before. Sammy was born on March...
David M Stone
Aug 29, 2023
David M Stone, lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN, passed away August 29, 2023 at the age of 84. David graduated from Stillwater High School - good thing his basketball coach said 'Stone, I think you should stick with golf'. He went on to play golf for the University of Minnesota and lettered. He finished his undergraduate degree at UWRF...
