Local Obituaries

Jun 3, 2023

Donna (Gaffney) Siemers, Stillwater, MN, died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 75, on June 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Donna was a faith-filled woman, whose generous and tenacious spirit could not be contained by her small stature. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many in the Stillwater area. She was committed...

Jun 3, 2023

Denise "Lardo" Marie Arneberg, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2023.

Denise grew up on the East Side of St. Paul, graduating from Harding High School. She found the love of her life, Rick, and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage and together they raised two children. She...

May 23, 2023

Eleanor M. Schroedl, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023. She was an avid gardener and active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stillwater. Eleanor loved spending time with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, John Schroedl, and Joseph Nasvik; two sons, Christopher and Thomas...

May 22, 2023

Benjie Fennern, age 60, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023 at his home after struggling with diabetes for many years. Benjie was born on November 15, 1962 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Bernard and Shirley Fennern. He grew up in Bayport, Minnesota and attended Stillwater High School. Benjie was united in marriage to Tamara Chiconis on...

May 19, 2023

Shirley was born on May 8, 1932 to Richard "Dick" and Elsie "Micky" Huff in Stillwater where she spent most of her years. Shirley passed to the Good Lord on May 19, 2023. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph of 52 years; brother, John "Bill"; and sister Margaret "Midge". She is survived by children, Janet,...

May 14, 2023

Rita Marie Moosbrugger (nee: McDonough) age 91 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023. Rita was born on December 3, 1931 in St. Paul to John and Marie (nee: Gordon) McDonough. She grew up in St. Paul, where her father was Mayor from 1940 to 1948. She was a 1949 graduate of Visitation High School. Rita then...

May 4, 2023

Gerald R. Olson, age 86 of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Jerry was born on March 19, 1937 to Leonard and Julia Olson at the family's home in Northeast Minneapolis. He graduated from Edison High School in 1955. He has been with the love of his life, Judy White, since...

May 1, 2023

Ruth (Barnholdt) Brookman, age 96 of Lake Elmo passed peacefully in hospice care at her residence with her son Dan by her side on May 1, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Kelly and daughter Kelly Ann Fayerweather; mother Nellie Barnholdt (nee Ronhovde); sisters Ella O'Connell and Helen Moen; brothers Fred and Don; best...

Apr 26, 2023

Tamy L. (Rhoads) Leventhal, age 56 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 from progressive supranuclear palsy. Tamy was born on March 8, 1967 in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up in Fountain Valley, CA, and graduated from La Quinta High School. Tamy continued her education at University California Irvine where she earned a Bachelor's degree in...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...