Local Obituaries
Frank Riplinger
Jan 3, 2012
Age 99 of Marine on St. Croix on January 3, 2012. Preceded in death by wife Geraldine. Survived by son Rodney; other family. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Monday January 9, 2012 at ST. MARYâ
Gladys Minder
Dec 31, 2011
Minder, Gladys I. (Fehling) Age 94, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gladys ('Glady') was born in Minneapolis on August 26, 1917 to Blanche (Round) and Arthur Fehling. A 1934 graduate of Miller Vocational High School, she became a pioneering business woman as the owner of Branham Letter Service, Inc. and was an active and honorary...
Gary Robert Berggren
Dec 29, 2011
Berggren, Gary Robert, age 66 of St. Paul died Thursday, December 29th in his Saint Paul home. He was born June 24, 1945 in Stillwater, Minnesota and graduated with a bachelorâ
Richard C. Mcconaughey
Dec 29, 2011
Richard C. McConaughey "Dick", age 82, of Houlton, WI. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law. Survived by wife of 62 yrs. Phyllis; sons Steve (Gin), Scott (Barbara), Shawn (Barbara); daughters Shelley (Kevin) Keller, Susan (Jerry) Fitzenberger, Sheryl McConaughey; grandchildren Michael, Matthew, David, Daniel, Derek, Keegan, Kyle, Jeremy, Heather, Nathaniel, Megan, Melissa, Jared, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Vanessa, Tiffany, Lynsi, Valerie;...
Peter D. Eldredge
Dec 27, 2011
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Preceded in death by daughter Lisa and sister Mary. Survived by wife Judy; daughter Tina; grandchildren Nathan, Teanna, Kenyatta, & Corey; brothers Tony (Shirley) & Skipper; sister-in-law Marie Gorton (Richard); brother-in-law Chuck Pechmann (Anne); nephew John; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 3, 2011 at ST. MICHAELâ
Mary Kay Munson
Dec 23, 2011
Retired Washington Co. Employee Passed away December 23, 2011. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth. Survived by sons Robert J. (Kim)(special friend Traci Brown) of Stillwater and John L. (Michelle) of Auburn, WA.; four grandchildren Ryan, Nisha, Jared & Kailee Munson; 3 great-grandchildren Hope, Faith & Justice; sister Eileen R. Peterson; nephews Paul D. Peterson & William V. Peterson; nieces...
Jon R. Swenson
Dec 23, 2011
Jon R. Swenson, 75, lifelong educator and former Stillwater High School principal died on December 23. He left a legacy of excellence and dedication to quality education. Jon was born January 5, 1936 in Lake Mills, IA to Josephine and T. Melvin Swenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. He is predeceased by his parents,...
Robert Anthony Wilfer
Dec 21, 2011
Robert Anthony Wilfer, our beloved father, died peacefully, in comfort, fully surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Riva Lee Wilfer. He is survived by his children Judy Rangel, Jennifer Wedan (Jeff Wedan), Clayton Wilfer (Heidi Wilfer) Leah Smith (Justin Smith), Mary Konu, Sally Sell (Jesse Sell), and his ten grandchildren, Brandon and Marisa...
Phillip J. Pearsall Sr.
Dec 17, 2011
Founding member of the Apple Valley City Council. 30 yr. career at Unisys. Ham Radio Operator KC5LXC. Preceded in death by brother William. Survived by wife of 62 yrs. Elsie; children Linda (Geoff) King, Deborah (Bill) Smith, Jim (Carol Marsyla); grandchildren Jenny, Jessica, Jodi, Galen, Rachel, Heather, Vessa, Katarina; great-grandchildren Annie and baby boy Mass. Memorial Service 2 PM Wednesday...
David S. Parkhurst
Dec 17, 2011
David Sargent Parkhurst died peacefully on December 17th, five days short of his 89th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy, and his adoring children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Ann & Steve Wolff, Steve & Diane Parkhurst, Doug, Sara, Maverick & Olympia Wolff, Brad, Lesley & yet to be born Kingsley Wolff, Tom Wolff & Jenny...
Joan P. Thorbus
Dec 16, 2011
Joan P. Thorbus, longtime Stillwater resident, age 83. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 16, 2011. Survived by loving husband Robert (Bob), with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage; daughter Barb; sons Robert (Heather) and David; and grandson Adam (Amy). Joan is preceded in death by mother, Flo, and father, Henry. Survived by sisters Maureen and Maxine,...
Paul A. Nord
Dec 15, 2011
Paul A. Nord, beloved father, grandfather, & son Preceded in death by wife LaRayne; sister Marilyn; brother Mark; and nephew Mark Jr. Survived by parents Keith and Donna; siblings Deborah Goya, Christie Kastama, Kent; children Bridget Subia, Shannon, Sarah Lewis, Nichole, and Bryan; grandchildren Lucas Leisering, and Aydin and Isaiah Subia. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday December 20, 2011 at...
Beatrice R. Corcoran "Gaga"
Dec 8, 2011
Preceded in death by husband Eugene; granddaughter Shannon Kathleen Corcoran; siblings infant Leona Hinz,Charles Hinz, John Hinz. Survived by son Dan (Jeanne), daughter Maureen (John) Kispert; grandchildren Dan Jr. (Susan), Deborah (Kevin) Kiel, Kelly (Karl) Reichersamer, Colleen (Scott) Landin, John Jr. (Jill) Kispert, Jamin Kispert, Mary (Tom) Folliard; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Ray Hinz, Evelyn Krenz; and many nieces and nephews....
David "Dave" Yingling
Nov 29, 2011
Died suddenly at home on November 29th in Stillwater, Minnesota. Dave was born in Key West, Florida on November 10, 1960. He graduated with a major in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1983 and a M.B.A. from Purdueâ
Noland R. Heiden
Nov 27, 2011
Noland R. Heiden, age 91, of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on November 27. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he served in the Navy in WWII. After the war he earned a PhD from the University of Michigan. He spent his professional life in City Planning and as a Professor of Urban Planning. He...
Daniel O. Thomas Jr.
Nov 26, 2011
Daniel O. Thomas Jr. Age 73, of Stillwater, MN. U.S. Navy Seabees. Retired 3M Employee. Preceded in death by son Michael Thomas and sister Barbara Rogers. Survived by wife of 50 yrs. Faye Thomas; daughter Karen (Tim) Rassmussen; son Scott (Cristina) Thomas; 7 grandchildren; brothers Dick (Rita) Thomas and Roger (Betty) Thomas and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11...
Arnold Hindahl
Nov 4, 2011
Arnold Hindahl Age 91 of Stillwater Died November 4, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy. Survived by children Sanford â
Phyllis Bell
Oct 18, 2011
Phyllis (Hayner) Bell 12/3/1918 ~ 10/18/2011 of Bayport, Minnesota Preceded in death by husband Randall and four grandchildren. Survived by her children Larry (Kathy), David (Sharon), Brian (Mary), Craig, Dawn (Mel) Peaslee; many grandchildren, great grandchildren & a great great grandchildren. Private services were requested by Phyllis. Simonet LOGO Service Information
Frances M. Arcement
Oct 17, 2011
Frances M. Arcement, age 85, of Stillwater. Preceded in death by husband Norman â
