Local Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

Delores Lorraine Lundgren, age 95, of Stillwater (formerly Bloomington), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Dee was born in St. James, MN on January 23, 1927 to Lars and Dorothea (Olson) Johnson; who were Norwegian emigrants. Dee grew up on a farm with six siblings and while they did not have much,...

Feb 7, 2022

Paul T. Koob passed away on February 7, 2022 at the age of 76. He was a loving husband, stepfather, grandpa and great-grandpa. Survived by his wife, Shirley and many friends and family members.

Jan 28, 2022

Susan Fair "Susie" Lieber of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota passed away on January 28, 2022 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Susie was born on November 14, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Elizabeth (Ennenga) Lieber and Lincoln Lieber, Sr. She grew up in Quincy, Illinois and...

Jan 28, 2022

Rosemary R. Ranalla (Downs) May 2, 1939-January 28, 2022 Survived by most gentle husband Robert, four children who were the love of her life: Diane Beane (Matthew); Michael (Diane); Robert Jr. (Jennifer) and Mary. 13 special grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and business owner. Private Mass at the Church of St. Michael.

Jan 27, 2022

Patty Young passed away on January 27, 2022 at New Perspectives Long Term Care in Mahtomedi. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Mariana; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lee Powers (Jerrie); brother, Michael Young (Eileen); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Anne and Chester Young; brothers, Richard and Robert Young; daughter, Theresa;...

Jan 19, 2022

Sally K. (Christy) Zimmerman of Minnetonka passed away suddenly on January 19, 2022. Though born in Aberdeen, Washington, she grew up on a farm near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. With a strong work ethic and a drive for learning, she attended business college before moving on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in sociology and minors...

Jan 16, 2022

Darlene Cecelia (nee Maruska) Foley, 82 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully January 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born September 18, 1939 to Jerome and Genevieve (Young) Maruska in St. Paul, MN.

Darlene was a 1957 graduate from Monroe High School in St. Paul, MN.  She spent most of her career working as a...

Jan 16, 2022

Margaret Rose Nelson, nee de Solla, age 90, passed away on January 16, 2022. Margaret was the youngest of three born in Montreal, Quebec to British immigrants. She attended the McDonald School of Teaching at McGill University. Margaret loved to travel, and one of her adventures brought her to Chicago, where she taught first grade. As luck would have...

Jan 16, 2022

Diethert, Richard Ross Diethert, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Passed away at the age of 87, on January 16, 2022, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his father Ross Diethert, mother Helen, stepmother Ruth and his brother Thomas Diethert. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jean of 53 years...

Jan 15, 2022

Karen Sweet, age 81 of Oak Park Heights, MN, passed away January 15, 2022. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; children Michael, Suzanne (Charles) Wennen, and Matthew (Teresa); 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose Brown. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at...

Jan 13, 2022

Kimberly Rinta, age 63 of Stillwater, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at her residence. There will be a Memorial Service for Kim on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. and a visitation following the service until 6:00 p.m. at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue North in Stillwater, MN 55082.

Jan 10, 2022

David Korpela of Stillwater, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 after a long illness. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl; children, Jessica (Asa) Sherwood, Derek (Michelle); grandchildren, Cole, Emily, Abigail, Grayson, Quinn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third...

Jan 7, 2022

Marjorie Ann O'Brien, age 97 of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 7, 2022 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents Vincent and Henrietta (McMahon) Hearn. Survived by; children Mike (Debby), Jim (Carolyn), Tom (Tina), Peggy (Gary) Talbot, John (Arti) O'Brien; 10 grandchildren Steve O'Brien, Jill (Jamie) Fischer, Sara (Ritz)...

Jan 6, 2022

Julian Johannes Klaas, age 21 of Stillwater, passed away on January 6, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third Street, Stillwater, MN 55082. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport, MN.

Jan 5, 2022

George Stoehr, age 87 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia; children, Denise, Pam, Linda (Jim), Joe (Kathie); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Lorraine and Patricia (Al). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022...

Dec 29, 2021

Neil Gramenz, age 61 of Stillwater, passed suddenly on Dec. 29, 2021. Preceded in death by Father, Edward. Survived by Mother, Phyllis; son, Nathan; brothers, Jeff, Alan (Barb), William (Sandy), Gary, Kim, Terry; sisters, Karen, Nancy, Connie (Glen), Mary (Wayne); special friends Scott and Diane; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan 15., 2022 at...

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley, 84, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, following a brief illness.

Born April 25, 1937 to Thomas and Ethel "Peg" (Tavernier) Foley in St. Paul, MN.

Jerry was a 1955 graduate from Humboldt High School in St. Paul, and a 1959 graduate from Hamline University.  Jerry spent...

Dec 12, 2021

Elizabeth Nolde, age 93, longtime Stillwater resident, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Survived by sister, Merle Nolde; sisters-in-law, Evangeline Nolde, MaryAnne Nolde, Shirley Nolde; ten nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Meryl; brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 423 Fifth...

Dec 7, 2021

Lois Bingham, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Oak Park Senior Living in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Funeral Services for Lois will be held at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082. Private burial will be at...

Dec 3, 2021

Alfred Leroy "Lover" Pribble, age 84 of Stillwater, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Al was born and grew up in Hudson, WI, graduating from Hudson High School in 1955. He joined the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960. He met and married Faye Sterling in Clinton, Iowa on April 8, 1961. They moved to Minnesota in December, 1961 and together...