Local Obituaries

Sep 4, 2022

Gerald August Timm, of Stillwater, passed away on September 4th, 2022 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Anne, daughter, Lori, and granddaughter, Marissa. Dearly loved father of Barb (Jim) Ylinen, and Debbie (Chris) Brown; loving grandfather of Amanda (Nik), Natalie (Jack), Markie (Gabe), Elizabeth, Mary (Richie), Rebekah (Corbin), and Nathan (Sara);...

Aug 30, 2022

Lynda Anne (Spencer) Durst of Richfield passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022. Lynda was the third daughter of Oliver "Ben" Spencer and Anne Elizabeth Spencer. Lynda suffered from Alzheimer's disease the last years of her life. Lynda resided at Wealshire Memory Care where she received extraordinary care. Throughout her illness her warm and caring personality were present. Lynda...

Aug 26, 2022

Jim Friedrich passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022, after years of decline from Alzheimer's disease. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Arline, brother David, grandson Zachary Sobiech. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy, his sister Sue (Doug) Abel, his children Laura (Rob) Sobiech, Adam (Debi) Friedrich, Lee (Jon) Schimnowski, Andrea Friedrich (Grant Canfield),...

Aug 23, 2022

Eugene Grovhoug passed away on Aug 23, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 21, 2022

Dorothy Rose Gerson, age 100 of Stillwater, died peacefully on August 21, 2022. She was born in Nunda, South Dakota on November 25, 1921 to Christine and Anthony Schnell. Dorothy and her family moved to Stillwater where she graduated from high school. Her first employment was with Connolly Shoe Company where she worked for over twenty- six years. After...

Aug 18, 2022

William E. "Bill" Klein of Stillwater died at home on August 18, 2022. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Winifred of Des Moines; brother, Bob of Akron, Ohio; and infant son, Michael. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda; daughters, Karen (Greg) of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Mary of...

Aug 14, 2022

Our beloved son and brother, Peter James Qualey, age 30, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his residence in Minneapolis. Peter was born on April 3, 1992, the son of Brad and Caroline Qualey. He grew up in the Brainerd Lakes area, where he attended school and graduated from Brainerd High School. He loved the outdoors, hunting,...

Aug 10, 2022

Ronald Witzel, age 86, of Lake Elmo, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2022 at his residence. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, LaRue; children, Dan, Jim, Marti (Dan) Korbel; grandchildren, Barrett, Halee Jo, Michaela Jo, Dalton; great-grandson, Henry; siblings, Gary (Marie), Hilde (Jerry) Class. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Erna Witzel and his...

Aug 9, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Johnson, of Bayport, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 with her daughter Susan by her side at Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI. She was born March 15, 1927 to Ernest (Burly) & Viola Gast in Stillwater and graduated in 1945 from Stillwater High School. She loved playing Bridge, golf and her favorite past time...

Aug 4, 2022

Daniel "Bumps" Kroening, age 86, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home while watching the Twins in his favorite chair with his faithful companion, dog Zoey. Dan was born February 8, 1936 in Stillwater, the son of Daniel and Florence (Kimker) Kroening. He grew up and attended school in Stillwater. After high school...

Aug 3, 2022

Carol Roettger (Wendorf), age 77 of passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Albert; children, Philip (Erica), Lisa (Jeff) Dietrich, Jason (Kari Baker), Joshua (Nicole); grandchildren, Stephanie (Zachary), Matthew, Mark, Erik, Luke, Anya, Amelia, Sam, Jacob, Ben, Hailey, Ryan; siblings, Glenn Wendorf, Sheldon (Melody) Wendorf, Diana...

Jul 29, 2022

David Garavalia, age 63 of Lakeland, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Louie and Judie Garavalia and brother, Scott.

Survived by siblings, Pam Caduff, Linda (Glenn) Doermann, Jim, Tim, and Wendy Ingalls; nieces and nephews, Nate, Jake, Lacey, Michele, Charlie, Jimmy, Paul, Brian, Ashley, Austin, Timmy, Heidi, Jesse and...

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Edwin Anderson, age 83, of Woodbury, died peacefully at home on July 10, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family after complications arising from his battle with Parkinson's. Charlie was born on July 2, 1939 in Saint Paul, the son of Edna "Marj" (Peterson) and Algot Anderson. He served his country as a US Navy Seabee (MCB 11:...

Jul 7, 2022

David E. Peterson, passed away on July 7, 2022. Son of Roy and Helen Peterson. Born April 8th, 1935. Married Joan Jackson November 25th, 1961. Three children; Donald, Deborah and Diana. Six grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dave worked over 38 years at Andersen Windows. He liked to watch the Twins, Vikings and car racing. He also liked fishing,...

Jun 10, 2022

Richard (Dick) Dean Daniels, age 75 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, June 10, 2022 after a battle with dementia. Dick was born on August 31, 1946, in Stillwater, MN. After taking classes at University of Wisconsin - River Falls, he worked numerous jobs but it didn't take long to find his calling in...

May 30, 2022

Frank Michael Monteiro (78) of Stillwater Township died peacefully at home on May 30, 2022 in the loving arms of his family after a lengthy battle with multiple medical problems including Lewy Body Dementia. Frank was born on September 9, 1943 in Pune, India. He graduated with a BE in Civil Engineering in Mangalore, Karnataka. Frank immigrated to Minnesota in...

May 30, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128.  There will be no visitation prior to the Mass. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

May 25, 2022

Constance DeLee Lynch 10.30.45 ~ 5.25.2022 Constance DeLee (Barkie) Lynch, age 76, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Connie was born October 30th,1945 to Wilbur and Sylvia (Abraham) Barkie. She grew up in Williston, North Dakota with her...

May 8, 2022

Marilyn Schmoeckel of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on May 8, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 3, 2022

Miriam Seim Of Oakdale Formerly of Des Moines, IA Age 91, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 survived by her loving husband, George and 2 daughters, Linda Koester of Ankeny, IA, and Cathy Hrabik of Elizabeth, CO. She dearly loved her 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,...