Local Obituaries
Dorothy Berge
Jan 13, 2009
DOROTHY BERGE, sculptor and gallery owner, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Stillwater, MN. Born May 8, 1923, in Ottawa, IL. Preceded in death by parents Thorvald and Alphena Berge, brothers Rolf and Fritjof and sisters Helen and Carol Eastwood. One of the first American women to create large-scale metal sculpture, Berge also worked for the Walker Art Center, the...
Mary Eva Greene
Jan 8, 2009
Preceded in death by husband Herbert and all her siblings. Survived by her children; Rebecca (Philip) Taylor, Joseph (Melissa), Dennis (Joy), David (Patty), Andrew (Manerva), Debbie (Charlie) Brown, Sharon (Rohn) Moretter, Greg (Christine), Julie (Mike) Miller, Mary (Paul) Maruska; grandchildren Katherine, Brian; Timothy, Ruth, Caleb, Paul, Jeremy, Peter; Trever, Devin; Sarah, Nathan, Hillary; Nicole, Josh; Madeline, Josh, Jocelyn, Jill; Garrett,...
Gretchen H. Gibson
Dec 31, 2008
Gretchen H. (Wolf) Gibson, Age 89, Of Bayport, Preceded in death by husband Elwood â
Kenneth T. Diggins
Dec 30, 2008
FLAG Kenneth T. Diggins, Age 83, Of Stillwater, WWII US Navy Veteran, Kenneth is retired from the US Air Force and the Minnesota Correctional Facility. He was also the Past Commander of VFW Post #323. Preceded in death by parents George and Lois; and brothers Elmer and Clifford. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Charlotte; son Charles (Gail); grandson...
Carl A. Lund
Dec 19, 2008
Preceded in death by 1st wife Bernadine, 2nd wife Gayle; granddaughter Julie Hoffbeck; brother Eddie (Della) Jackson; and sister Evelyn Marihart. Survived by children Carolyn Stivers, Carl A. Lund, Eugene (Debbie) Lund, Sandra Pauley, Barbara (Keith) Hoffbeck, Renie (Dick) Willard, Jon (Deb) Arcand, Mary Jo (Grant) Radinzel, Angie (Bill) Cote, Lori (David) Dielentheis; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carl was...
Mary Jane Mcglinch
Dec 15, 2008
Mary Jane (Collins) McGlinch age 83 of Stillwater Loving Wife,Mother and Friend Passed away December 15, 2008. Preceded in death by husband Robert John. Survived by son Tom (Deborah); daughter Maureen McGlinch Davis (Cub Davis III); grandchildren James & Lauren McGlinch, Morgan, MacKenzie and Cubby Davis IV; sisters Kaye Casey, Sue (Geri) MacDonald; brother Pat (Darlene) Collins; and many great...
Robert "Bruce" Abercrombie
Dec 14, 2008
R. Bruce Abercrombie age 91 of Lake Elmo A lifetime passion for Aviation was brought to an end when R. Bruce Abercrombie made his final takeoff Sunday night, 14 Dec 08. Bruce began flying a â
John A. Stahlberg
Dec 12, 2008
Survived by sister Arline (Bruce) Beutel. Private Services will be held at a later date. Service Information
Paul G. Hendrickson
Dec 7, 2008
Preceded in death by parents Ernest and Josephine Hendrickson. Survived by sister Kristi (Paul) Thompson; niece Laura Thompson; nephew Peter Thompson; and many cousins. Paul devoted his life to music. He was a former director of the White Bear Choral Association and the Elizabethine Syngers. Paul taught music in public schools, Lakewood Community College, as well as private teaching. Paul...
Marcine S. Weiss
Nov 30, 2008
Marcine S.Weiss nee Reiland age 82 of Stillwater Died November 30, 2008. Preceded in death by husband John; and brothers Wallace â
Marion R. Rose
Nov 28, 2008
Marion R. Rose Nee Maher age 87 of St. Paul Died peacefully on November 28, 2008 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband Benjamin; parents John & Rose; siblings John, Mickey, & Irene. Survived by children William (Lisa), Robert (Debbie), Sandy (Mark) Thompson, Jeff (Shelley), Charlie (Kara); grandchildren; other family and friends. Her life was her family and...
Elsie D. Bergstrom
Nov 23, 2008
Elsie Dorothy Bergstrom was born May 4, 1913 in Minneapolis, MN to Anton and Anna Bergstrom. After graduation from Central High School she received her Registered Nursing degree from Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. Elsie served as a volunteer in the Army Nurses Corps during WWII. After a few years working in hospitals she spent almost 5 decades working for several...
Mary Simonet Nelson
Nov 22, 2008
Age 79. Of Stillwater. 4/20/1929-11/22/2008. Preceded in death by husband James Jr.; brothers Edward Simonet Jr. and Bronson Simonet. Survived by children Jim, Anne (Bruce), David (Jennifer), Beth (Mickey) Krouse; grandchildren Taylor, Jack, Victoria, Delaney, and Avery. Mary was a member of the Marvelous Bridge Club, Primrose Club, and was a lifelong member of the Stillwater Country Club. A Mass...
Lorraine M. Condon
Nov 21, 2008
Condon, Lorraine M. Nee Halloran. Devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by children Therese Cowl, Jerry (Nancy), Anne Herwig, John, Tim, Robert (Teresa), Mary Jo (Scott) Stelzner, Dan (Joen); 15 grandchildren Kate, Kris, Jessie, Marie, Zoe, Emma, Elizabeth, Max, Matt, Margaret, Josh, Jack, Ellie, Alexa, Joseph; brother T. Jerome (Carol) Halloran. Mass of Christian...
John A. Ritzer
Nov 18, 2008
Preceded in death by parents Albert & Helen Josephine (Runk) Ritzer; nephews Joshua & Jacob Harmon and brother-in-law Don Mehsikomer. Survived by brothers & sisters Joyce Mehsikomer, James (Margaret), Judy (Don) Schmitt, Jerome (Julie), Jo (Allan) Studtmann, Joel/Tim (Roz), Jane (Conrad) Workman, Jennifer (Charles) Harmon, and Jeffrey; many nieces, nephews, and friends. John was a lifetime member of the American...
Howard L. Hicks
Nov 18, 2008
Preceded in death by wife Helen (Zabel) and son James. Survived by children Margaret(Peg) Wiggins and her husband Stephen; Michael Hicks and his wife Arvilla; granddaughter Stacey Wiggins; grandson Corey and his wife Stephanie; and many cousins. Howard was a retired employee of the Minnesota state prison. He was also a lifetime member of the 34th Infantry Division Association, the...
Roger W. Best
Nov 15, 2008
Preceded in death by parents Harold & Ellen. Survived by daughter Amy of Burnsville; son Jeff (Paula) of Sioux Falls, SD; brothers & sister Harold (Randi) Best of Oregon, IL, Mary (Larry) Fonder of Maple Grove, MN, Michael (Becky) of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Aidan & Connor of Sioux Falls, SD; close friend Harmon â
John O. Wetteroff
Nov 11, 2008
Age 81, of Stillwater. Retired from Andersen Corp. Preceded in death by daughter Peggy; son Michael; son-in-law Kerry; and brother Gary. Survived by loving wife of 57 years Marylin; children Karen Behrman, John Joseph (Cecile), Thomas (Carol); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; son-in-law Henry (Sue) Sullwold; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday November 17, 2008...
