Local Obituaries
John H. Foster
May 15, 2009
Retired longtime sales manager with Cummins Diesel St. Paul. Born in Alexis, IL on February 28, 1919. As a youth he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. John was active in the regional trucking industry for over 50 years and received the Outstanding Service Award from MN ATA. Preceded in death by parents and five sisters. Survived by loving wife...
Gottfried S. Lamers
May 15, 2009
Passed away May 15, 2009. Gottfried is now reunited with the love of his life, Emma. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Bianca and many relatives & friends. Survived by siblings Johanna, Hermann, Longin, Ina & Marichen, brothers & sisters-in-law and also many nieces, nephews & cousins. Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 PM Friday May 22, 2009 at...
Michael T. Easton
Apr 16, 2009
Michael T. Easton, Age 59, Of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 16th, 2009. Preceded in death by parents William and Giovanna Easton; brother John; and brother-in-law James Gatza. Survived by loving wife Andrea; siblings Kitsy (Pete) Kuykendall, Carol Gatza, Bill (Lisa) Easton, Mary (Jack) Aikens, Patty (Richard) Clauson; sister-in-law Ruth; and many nieces, nephews,...
Maureen Schwab
Apr 9, 2009
Maureen Schwab, Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Age 59, of Stillwater. Went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2009 at the young age of 59 years. She is survived by her husband Bill; son Travis; daughters Kristen (Eric) Chryst, Patricia (Scott) Tierney; 5 grandchildren Sam, Addie, Logan, Mikayla, and Madi; mother Jean Ehrichs, sister Marilyn (Tim) Jacobs; and...
Pauline Kavanagh
Apr 7, 2009
Pauline (Gram) Kavanagh Pauline Kavanagh lived a long and full life for 95 years and enriched the lives of all who knew her. She died peacefully at home on April 7th after a short illness. In January she held court and celebrated her 95th birthday at brunch at the Lake Elmo Inn with her family including three great grandchildren. She...
Josephine "Josie" Ziemer
Apr 3, 2009
Josephine M. "Josie" Ziemer nee Stinson Cherished Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend Surrounded by her loving family Josie passed into the next phase of her journey the way she lived her life, with amazing grace. Josie was a gentle soul, described by many as the sweetest person they ever knew. Always kind, never judging, Josie saw the best in everyone....
Mary Jane Pierce
Apr 2, 2009
Mary Jane Pierce nee Utecht age 84 of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband Cloyde; parents Joseph & Frances Utecht; brother Robert and sister-in-law Donna. Survived by children Marie (Darryle) Peterson, Louise (Louis) Sesto, Barbara (Michael) Peterson, Kathy (Tom) Luger, Dale (Kathie) Pierce, Ann (Richard) Gunderson; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother...
Marian E, Wicker
Mar 24, 2009
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents George and Irene Olsen; brother Donald Olsen; and son David Wicker. Survived by children Teresa (Dean) Pelnar, Barbara (Steven) Erickson, Stephen (Mary) Wicker; grandchildren Nathan (Rebecca) Erickson, and Kristen (Andrew) Soloman; great grandchildren Kate and Nolan Erickson, Emma Soloman; brother Richard (Marie) Olsen; and many nieces, nephews,...
Robert John "Bob" Brennan
Mar 22, 2009
Beloved Father and Grandfather died in Portland, OR at the age of 87. Bob was born in Port Byron, Illinois to Antoinette Bachman and Leo P Brennan. Bob grew up in Iowa and Illinois, graduated from high school in 1938 and served proudly and with honor in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career with...
Mark O. Polzin
Mar 16, 2009
Mark O. Polzin, Age 53, Of Stillwater. Survived by parents Clarence and Helen; brother Scott; 3 sisters Susan Arthaud, Cynthia Denucci, Nancy Polzin; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; 1 great-niece; 2 great-nephews; and many relatives and friends. Funeral Service 1 PM Friday March 20, 2009 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater. Visitation 1 hour prior at the funeral...
Dan B. Lorentzen
Mar 12, 2009
Dan B. Lorentzen, Age 46, Of Wyoming, Formerly of Stillwater. Passed away at home surrounded by family after a long battle with heart disease. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by parents Robert and Hope; brother Bob (Rachel); nephew Robbie; sister Cyndy Severson (Cory); girlfriend Lucy Turner; longtime friend and business partner Mark Drake; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...
James "Jim" Adcock
Mar 11, 2009
Avid Pilot & Former Unisys Employee. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday March 17, 2009 at ST. MARYâ
Peter A. Thueson
Mar 8, 2009
Retired 40 yr. employee of US West. Survived by loving wife of 50 years Connie; children Sheryl (Kevin Daas), Greg (Cindy Harrison), Pete, Matt; beloved granddaughter Hanna; sister Kathryn; and other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass 11 AM Wednesday March 11, 2009 ST. MICHAELâ
Marie E. Middleton
Mar 1, 2009
Marie E. Middleton (McDonough),(nee Gordon), Born October 8, 1909, Died March 1, 2009. Died peacefully at home last Sunday. Marie was married in 1931 to John J. McDonough, who was Mayor of St. Paul from 1940 to 1948. During those years, Marie was active in many civic and cultural groups, including active service in the American Red Cross during WWII....
William A. Routier
Feb 28, 2009
"Bill", Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Age 86, of Stillwater. Died on Feb. 28, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Aaron and Matilda; sisters: Joyce, Mary, Ann and Janet. Survived by wife of 64 years, Evelyn; daughters Susan (Ben) Shamla, Carol (Dave) Jung, Barbara (Daniel Estrem), Ann (Wayne Branum); grandchildren Sarah and Nicholas Shamla, Ryan Jung; extended Branum family Seth, Noah...
Patricia E. Weyer
Feb 26, 2009
Patricia E. Weyer (nee Lescarbeau) age 83, a lifelong resident of the St. Croix Valley. She died peacefully at the Stillwater Good Samaritan on Thursday February 26, 2009. Preceded in death by husband Gilbert; parents Joseph & Elizabeth; 11 siblings. Survived by children James (Mary), John (Valerie), Charles (Barbara), Mark (Wendy), Elizabeth (Gabriel) Guevara and Kimberly (Andrew) Schubin; numerous grandchildren...
Norman J. Shattuck
Feb 17, 2009
Norman (Norm) J. Shattuck, Age 83, of Bayport, Retiree of Andersen Corp., Marine survivor of Iwo Jima, Preceded by wife Lois V. Shattuck; children Debbie and Jeff; granddaughter Tyra Haslup; brothers George and Dick; sister Mert; sister-in-law Loretta Nelson. Survived by children Linda (Rick) Hoffbeck, John (Deb), grandchildren Ty (Brenda) Hoffbeck, Amy (Jeff) Weller, Cara (Keith) Baker, Brenda (Chris) Mikkelson,...
