Local Obituaries
Matthew S. Anderson
May 17, 2008
Matthew Scott Anderson of Stillwater, precious son of Scott and Krista Anderson, was born on May 15, 2008 and died May 17, 2008 at Childrenâ
Edwin Mitchell Conrad
May 13, 2008
Born in Stillwater on Dec.1, 1923 and died May 13, 2008 at The Gathering at Boutwells Landing in Stillwater of pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Oz and Faith Bronson Conrad. Survived by his wife, Muriel; son Scott of Stillwater; daughter Jane (Don) Richardson of Eagan; grandsons Donald and David Richardson; sister Jane Conrad Gale of Fort Myers...
David A. Johnson
May 12, 2008
Preceded in death by father Rex Johnson; nephew David Sajka. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Jane; son Ron (Alysia) Johnson; daughter Pam (Jeff) Rademacher; grandchildren Brianna and Bailey Johnson, Mariah Hill, and Jacob, Austin, and Blake Rademacher; mother Beatrice Morrall; sisters Judy (Vlad) Sajka and Jan (Jim) Thomas; brother Rick Johnson; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and...
Stella "Sis" Casanova
May 12, 2008
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday May 14, 2008 at ST. MARYâ
Norman H. Guse
May 10, 2008
Norman H. Guse Lifelong resident of Stillwater WWII veteran-Age 91 Preceded in death by wife of 52 years Betty; brother Bill, and sister Margaret. Survived by children Mary (Steve) Swanson of Eau Claire, WI, Ann (K.K.) Khakzadi of Woodbury, Sue (Scott) Persby of Oakdale; grandchildren Kirsten, Jeffrey, Scott, and Megan Swanson, and Dana Persby; brother Reiny (Ruth) Guse; sister Addie...
Dolores "Dody" Becolah Brand
May 5, 2008
Preceded in death by husband Arvid; parents Peter and Geneva Knops. Survived by children Gary, Barbara (Cy) DeLorme, Bud (Marijo), Celeste (Robert) Dahlgren; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers Duane, Donald Knops; sister Diane Knops; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Thursday May 8, 2008 at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater. Visitation 5-8...
Everist F. Speltz
May 4, 2008
Preceded in death by parents Everist & Margaret; brothers Delmar, Merlin, Thomas, Donald; sister Dolores Balint Survived by brother Robert (Ramona) Speltz; godchildren Mary Newman & Michael Speltz, Kenny Smith; numerous nieces & nephews & loving family & friends. Ev was active in the MN Horse Show Industry for over 50 years, as an announcer, judge, owner, exhibitor and breeder....
Betty K. Proesch
Apr 20, 2008
Mrs. Betty Proesch died Sunday morning, April 20, 2008, at Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater. She was born August 13, 1924 in Stillwater, the daughter of Vincent and Pearl (McClay) Rice. She graduated in 1942 from Stillwater High School, and then worked as a secretary at the Crane Company and at 3M in St. Paul, until her marriage in 1950...
John Phillip Easton
Apr 17, 2008
Passed away peacefully April 17th, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents William and Giovanna Easton; and brother-in-law James Gatza. Survived by loving wife of 20 years Ruth Chaussee-Easton; siblings Kitsy (Pete) Kuykendall, Carol Gatza, Bill (Lisa) Easton, Mike (Andrea) Easton, Mary (Jack) Aikens, Patty (Richard) Clauson; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and...
Catherine H. Eastwood
Apr 15, 2008
Catherine H. Eastwood, Nee Richert, Age 87. Preceded in death by husband George; sons George and Craig. Survived by children Gary (Vickie), Nancy (John) Rieger, Judy (Wayne) Keiser, Patti McClain, Michael (Karen Kivi), David (Kelly); grandchildren; great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday April 18, 2008 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue N., Stillwater. Visitation starting...
Margaret F. Blekum
Apr 12, 2008
Margaret Frances Blekum Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12 at Lakeview Hospital. She was 78 years old, born in St. Paul on June 13, 1929 to Gordon and Ellen Martinson. She married her husband William June 15, 1951 in Alabama. She is survived by her loving children Jeffrey Blekum, David (Karen) Blekum, Barbara (Tom) Smith, Gene Blekum; grandchildren Angela...
Karen Jean Mcgrath
Apr 9, 2008
Karen Jean McGrath Age 63, of Stillwater Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 9th. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. She is missed by all who met or knew her. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Irene Swenson; father-in-law James E. McGrath; mother-in-law Mary Douville. Survived by husband James; children Michael (Nancy), Mark (Amy) and James...
Darlene L. Chamberlain
Apr 7, 2008
Darlene L. Chamberlain Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt Age 60 Passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Verna and Lester Johnstone; granddaughter Alyssa Reeves; brother Ronald Johnstone; sisters Audrey (John) DeCorsey, Lois (Lyle) Zerwas. Survived by husband Peter; children Pedar (Dawn Bentley) Brown, Heather (Michael) Lacy, Emily (Josh) Reeves; step-children Mark Chamberlain, Scott (Jill) Chamberlain;...
William J. Mcdonough
Apr 7, 2008
William J. McDonough, age 76, of Oakdale, formerly of Arlington, MA; Stillwater, MN; and Austin, TX, died peacefully on April 7, 2008, at Lakeview Memorial Hospital, where he had previously celebrated the birth of five of his eleven children. He was well cared for by his physicians, Drs. Stratte, Williams, Mahoney, Quaday and colleagues. Bill was preceded in death by...
Mary M. Zieske
Apr 2, 2008
Mary M. Zieske Nee Koch Age 81 Of Stillwater Survived by loving husband of 59 years Lloyd; children Tom (Becky), Larry (Carol), Lynn Richard (Sara), Theresa Polta; 12 grandchildren; sisters Beverly Cadelbert, and Marce Stien. Mary was a member of the Columbian Women and was retired from the Lakeview Hospital. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10:30AM Tuesday 4/7/2008 at ST. CHARLES...
Barbara A. Polzin (Nee Harvieux)
Mar 28, 2008
Preceded in death by husband of 54 years Robert, parents and brothers. Survived by loving children Don, Deb, Denise (Scott) Hartenstein, Doug (Thea); grandchildren Trace, Kari, Cassie, Katie, Ellen, Troy, Matt (Jaime), Laina, Alicia; great-grandchildren Taylor, Hayleigh, Claire. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday April 1, 2008 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave. N, Stillwater, with a prayer service at 7PM....
Kyle Richard Tierney
Mar 27, 2008
Beloved Son, Grandson, Friend, Age 7, of Stillwater. Kyle was our real life angel. He gracefully took on the many challenges he faced after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and suffering a stroke. Kyle courageously fought for over 4 é
Helen M. Ridgway (O'Neal)
Mar 26, 2008
Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Age 88, Helen M. Ridgway of Stillwater, passed away March 27, 2008 at Boutwellâ
Lois E. Wright
Mar 14, 2008
Died peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born in Mankato, MN. Graduated from St. Clair High School & Gustavus Adolphus College where she was a member of the Symphony Orchestra. Preceded in death by parents Mina & Rueben Riese. Survived by husband of 52 years Gerald F.; daughters Janis (Gene Pederson), Lori (Tim) Gardner, Sandy, Cheryl (Mike) Townsend;...
Thomas J. Rohlik
Mar 11, 2008
Survived by loving wife of 70 years Ada; brothers Dick and Donald; children Mary (Dick) Marchant, Russell (Patricia) Rohlik, Mona Rohlik; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Friday March 14, 2008 at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 409 N 4th Street, Bayport. Visitation é
