Local Obituaries
Alan S. Karoff
Apr 25, 2023
Alan S. Karoff, age 77 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. Alan was born in Chicago, IL to Sidney and Irene (Eihlers) Karoff. He served for six years in the U.S. Navy as a Radio Operator aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823). During his deployments, the destroyer was part of...
Robert "Bob" A. White
Apr 13, 2023
Robert "Bob" A. White, age 90, of Lakeland, passed away April 13, 2023 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Bob was a proud veteran that served in the U.S. Navy aboard a ship during the Korean War. He worked at Andersen Windows for 38 years and retired as a foreman. Bob is preceded in death by his wife of...
Peg Ann (Connors) Mchugh
Apr 2, 2023
Peg McHugh December 10, 1922-April 2, 2023 A woman known for her many friendships and hospitality, her support of social justice issues, her faith and her singing died on April 2nd at the age of 100. Peg was loved by her children and grandchildren and her husband, Tom, who preceded her in death after sixty-two years of marriage. She...
Gary Charles Gapen
Mar 31, 2023
Gary C. Gapen, age 77 of Stillwater, MN, formerly of Madison, WI, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home. Gary was born in Peru, IL, to Leo and Lyla (Cleer) Gapen. He grew up in Peru, and graduated from Peru High School with the class of 1963. He continued his education at Wartburg College in Waverly,...
Judith Ann Schmidt
Mar 19, 2023
Judith A. Schmidt, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away March 19, 2023. Judy was a lifelong resident of Stillwater and was fond of playing BINGO and watching WWE wrestling. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Frances (Colombo) Schmidt. Judy is survived by her brother Jim (Cheryl); nieces Nicole and Heather; close friend Mary Schmidt; many...
Donald Robert Polzin
Mar 17, 2023
Donald R. Polzin, age 67 of Somerset, Wisconsin, formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Don was born on December 30, 1955 in Stillwater to Robert and Barbara (Harvieux) Polzin. He graduated from Stillwater High School with the class of 1974, and was blessed with four daughters. Don grew up in...
Kathie Ann (Westberg) Pate
Mar 7, 2023
Kathie Ann (Westberg) Pate, 77, passed away March 7, 2023, at her home in Stillwater, MN. Kathie was born in Red Wing and raised in St. Paul. She married James J. Pate in 1965, raised their family in Roseville, and was a dedicated & loving Mother, Grammie and Gigi. Kathie will be missed by all that knew & loved...
Helen Louise (Schnell) Thomsen
Mar 5, 2023
Helen Louise Thomsen, age 99 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away March 5, 2023. Helen was born on April 16, 1923 in Ramona, South Dakota to George and Louise (Fazendin) Schnell. Her family moved to Stillwater when she was a little girl. Helen graduated from Stillwater High School and continued her education with three years of nursing training that allowed...
Lila M (Haugen) Chiconis
Mar 1, 2023
Lila Mae Chiconis, age 93 of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away peacefully March 1, 2023. Lila was born October 25, 1929 in Hudson, Wisconsin to Oscar and Hedwig "Hattie" (Bodesheimer) Haugen. She grew up on the family farm in Burkhardt, Wisconsin, later moving to Hudson. Lila was united in marriage to Arthur Chiconis in 1947, and the couple was blessed with...
Mary Elizabeth (Frederick) Ames
Feb 22, 2023
Mary E. Ames, age 83, long-time resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Clarissa Frederick, the love of her life husband Richard H. Ames, her brother-in-law Patrick Mahoney, and her sister-in-law Jan Ames. Survived by her children Richard Ames, Robert Ames (Elena),...
Deborah Jean (Parent) Schultz
Feb 13, 2023
Deborah Schultz, age 72 of Maplewood, passed away on February 13, 2023. Survived by her daughter, Amy Schultz (Jason); step children, Joel (Linda) Schultz, Suzanne Schultz, Yvette Lindemoen, Paul Schultz; grandson, CJ; siblings, Robert (Carol) Parent, Barbara Johnson, Jane Parent, Connie (Rob) Carlson, Kevin Parent. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Schultz; parents; foster daughter, Donna Chicone. Funeral service...
Clarence "Red" Polzin
Feb 5, 2023
Clarence "Red" Polzin, age 90 of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on February 5, 2023 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Clarence served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime employee of Andersen Windows. He is survived by his children Scott Polzin, Susan Arthaud, Cindy Denucci, and Nancy Polzin; grandchildren Cheri (Ryan) Brenna, Jennifer Mancl, Brian Polzin, Anthont Arthaud,...
Vaughn Hugo Wolf
Jan 7, 2023
Vaughn Hugo Wolf Of Little Canada/Lake Elmo Born 2-6-2003, passed away suddenly at home on January 7, 2023. Many gifts, with none more important than being a friend to all. Survived by parents Michael and Elizabeth. Siblings Julia (Mark), Jared, Ethan (Ellen), Augustin, Ave, Claira, Martin, and 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Monday...
Calvin John Brookman
Jan 3, 2023
Calvin "Kelly" Brookman, age 95, of Lake Elmo, passed quietly in hospice care at his residence with his wife Ruth and his son Daniel "Archie" by his side, January 3, 2023. Kelly is survived by his wife Ruth (nee: Barnholdt); children, John (Tracy), Archie (Patrice), and Michael; grandchildren, Ben (Alison), Calvin (Caitlyn), James (Nisha Malhotra) MacDonald, Seth (Jill) James, Kayla...
Karen Lee (Stone) Olson
Jan 3, 2023
Karen Lee (Stone) Olson, age 63 of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Scott; daughter, Michelle; siblings, Steve (Jan) Stone, Nancy (Les) LaCroix, Terry (Judy) Stone, Tom Stone. Preceded in death by her parents; Warren and Helen (Dellorfano) Stone. Karen was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin on June 30,...
Richard John Treichel
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Treichel, age 89, of Stillwater, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Catherine; children, John, Tom (Barb), Barb (Jeff) Linda, Jim; grandchildren, Nicole (Brad), Bryan (Becca), Krysten (Tim), Kellie (Darrin), Kim (Brian), Jared, Amanda (Jarid); great-grandchildren, Owen, Carter, Jaxson, Addie; sister, Marge Coen. Preceded in death by...
Joan Louise (Kiesling) O'Neal
Dec 13, 2022
Joan L. O'Neal, age 75 of Woodbury, formerly of Oakdale, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2022. Survived by her son, Daniel (Jessica); grandchildren Trent, Tyler, and Dana; great-grandchildren, Alyson, Bella, and Jasper; sister, Judy. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. O'Neal. Service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 22, 2022 with visitation one...
Paul John Keating
Dec 7, 2022
Paul was the youngest of Eugene and Marilyn Keating's six children. Born on September 13, 1976 "Little Little" was much loved. Soon after Paul was sleeping through the night, his Grandpa Tom Murphy requested Paul's bassinet be placed in his room and each night Grandpa would sing Paul old Irish songs as he went to sleep. As a toddler...
Robert Patrick (Ranalla) Ranalla
Dec 5, 2022
Robert Patrick Ranalla Sr. (1933-2022) Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rosemary. Survived by four children who he did everything for in life: Diane Beane (Matthew), Michael (Diane), Robert Jr. (Jennifer) and Mary; 13 special grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Born in Cumberland, WI, graduate of Johnson High School, Korean War Veteran, and retired Lt. Colonel in...
Suzanne Daniels
Nov 14, 2022
Suzanne Marie Daniels, age 73 of Stillwater, MN passed away on November 14, 2022, surrounded by her family who loved her so much. She is preceded in death by her husband David M. Daniels, parents Phillip and Shirley Carlson, and sister-in-law Judy Riddle. She is survived by her daughters, Janette, Jacqueline, and Angela; grandchildren Audrey, Kenneth, Halie, Amanda, Ashley, Hannah,...
