Local Obituaries
Scott J. Garavalia
Mar 19, 2012
Scott J. Garavalia, age 39, of Lake Elmo. Preceded in death by parents Louie and Judie. Survived by siblings Pam, David, Linda, Jim, Tim, Wendy; step-father Rob â
Althea J. Ryden
Mar 5, 2012
Althea J. Ryden, 91, of Minneapolis, Minnesota was born April 7, 1920 in Stillwater, MN to Adolph T. and Sandra (nee Nelson) Ryden and passed away March 5, 2012 at Mt. Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis, MN. Althea was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Elizabeth Carlberg, Harriet Engler; brother A.T."Buzz" Ryden, Jr.; niece Marion Carlberg; and nephew Alan...
Joseph M. Zell
Feb 27, 2012
Preceded in death by wife Barbara; son Matthew and brother Jim. Survived by loving and caring wife Carol Ann Purington; children Cynthia (John) Clinton and Sheila; step children Scott (Nancy) and Mark (Karen); grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Darrell (Avias), Duane (Bonnie) and sister-in-law Gretchen. Remember Joe - Live, Love and Laugh. A visitation will be held 5:00 â
Steven K. Haddeland
Feb 17, 2012
Steven Karl Haddeland passed away Friday, February 17th, 2012. He was born on July 23rd, 1953 in Mahnomen Minnesota to parents Karl and Gudrun Haddeland. He was raised in Waubun Minnesota on the White Earth Indian Reservation. He graduated as class president and captains of both the football and wrestling teams from Waubun High School in 1971. He received a...
Kurt G. Rousseau
Feb 14, 2012
Passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14. Beloved father of Matthew Nicholas Rousseau, son of Alan and Patricia Rousseau, brother of Kirstin Jacobson, fun-loving uncle of Dylan and Serena Jacobson and grandson of Ruth Rousseau of Norwalk, CT. In his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder Kurt demonstrated courage and strength, bravely facing lifeâ
Sallie C. Grovhoug
Feb 5, 2012
Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma Passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2012, with her devoted husband, Eugene, by her side. Preceded in death by parents John (Frank) and Gladys Maxwell. Along with her loving husband, Gene, she will be sadly missed by brother Donald (Pug) Maxwell; daughters Kim (Ben) Gabatino; Robyn (Jim) Brown; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jed)...
Barbara Fedorowski
Feb 2, 2012
Barbie Fedorowski died peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February 2nd, 2012. Born on August 9th, 1965 to Geraldine and Keith Benson of Duluth, MN; she graduated from Virginia High School in Virginia, MN in 1983. She attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth, receiving her Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education....
Mary Ann Raduenz
Feb 1, 2012
Raduenz , Mary A. age 61, of Oakdale, passed away Feb. 1, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Andrew Finken. Survived by mother, Eleanor Finken; siblings Paul (Kristy Michaelson) Finken , Mark (Peg Trotman) Finken, Colette (Ernest) Preimesberger; nephews and nieces Deborah and John Finken, Lena (Gino) LoPesio, Elaine (Kevin Kautzman) Preimesberger, Karen Preimesberger, Joseph Preimesberger; great nieces, Eleanor Kautzman...
Eunice A. Melsby
Feb 1, 2012
Eunice A. Melsby, age 88, beloved wife and mother. Preceded in death by husband Orville; parents Harry and Agnes Little of Watertown, SD; brothers Ed (Laura) Little of CA; George (Dorothy) Little of Denver, CO, Leonard Little of SD; Archie (Betty) Little of SD, and sister Viola Boggs of Denver, CO. Survived by daughter Mary (Mike) Pavlovich of Stillwater, MN;...
Kathleen N. Heaney
Jan 25, 2012
Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2012 with her family by her side. Survived by parents Ed & Nancy; brothers Berk, Shawn, and Steve; sister Laurie; other family and friends. She taught us all valuable lessons, she was our â
Sydney Bartkey
Jan 22, 2012
Preceded in death by parents Ottlig(Brion) and Emil Bartkey, brothers Art, Leo, Gilbert, Erwin and Philip, nephew Jim Bartkey. Survived by nieces and nephews Joan Mariana (David), Tom (Anita), Dick (Mary), Eugene (Sophia), Kathy Muellner (Dick), Margaret McKane, Mary Kunde (Russell), Gary (Carole), Robert (Monica), Patty Miller (Mike), and David (Deanne). Many great nieces and nephews especially Michele Clemens and...
Evelyn M. Routier
Jan 20, 2012
Evelyn Marie Routier (nee Loonan) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother 88, of Stillwater Died peacefully January 20, 2012 with family at her side. Preceded in death by devoted husband of 63 years Bill Routier; parents Anna and Thomas Loonan; brother Russell Loonan, sister Carola Russell, sisters-in-law Jean Loonan, and Therese Loonan. Survived by brothers James(Pat) Loonan, Thomas Loonan and brother-in-law Joe...
Harmon "Butch" Cox
Jan 20, 2012
Survived by loving wife Lisa, many family members, friends and neighbors. Harmon was born in Minneapolis, MN. He was a US Marine and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Harmon enjoyed family, friends, laughter, travel and free food. After 28 yrs Harmon retired from the MN Department of Corrections. A gather of family and friends to celebrate his...
Dean T. Carlson
Jan 15, 2012
Dean T. Carlson, age 78, of Stillwater. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa. Preceded in death by parents Marvin and Lucy; brother-in-law Sam Barclay. Survived by loving wife of 55 yrs. Emilie; children Cathy (James) Rochel, Tom (Sheryl) Carlson, John (Carrie) Carlson; grandchildren Craig Rochel, Nicole (Ian) Smith, Cody Rochel, Bjorn, Patrick, and Katie Carlson, Frank, Tony, and Joe Carlson; siblings Marvin...
Roger Bruett
Jan 8, 2012
Beloved Husband ,Daddy, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Russell & Roselind. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne; children Denise (Scott) Erickson, Jackie (Kevin) Day, Russ (Laura); 7 grandchildren Ashley (Nick), Kyle, Alexandra, Tyler, Mitchel, Kallie & Jacob; sisters Rachelle, Renita & Robin; many other family...
Colonel James C. "Jim" Graham Ii
Jan 5, 2012
Preceded in death by wife Orlein. Survived by children Ruth (Mark) Bevacqua, Nan (Kirk) Corson, Jim III (Connie) Graham; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lois Meyer, brother-in-law Don Harris; sister-in-law Margaret Gamber Langholz; many nieces and nephews. Jim served for 26 years as an Air National Guard pilot. He served in 3 wars WWII, Korea, & Vietnam. He retired as...
