Local Obituaries

May 2, 2022

LaVonne Mary Mulvehill Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Friend, and second Mother to many. LaVonne passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 2, 2022. She was born May 24, 1937, in Greenbush, MN, the daughter of Peter and Applone Schires. She graduated from Saint Catherine's University and worked as an O/B RN for many years at...

Apr 8, 2022

Jeffrey Paul Maddock, age 79 of Novato, CA (formerly Stillwater, MN), passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was the youngest of four born in Winona, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, his brother John, and his sister Georgianna Swanson. Jeff was a devoted and faithful husband and father, and is survived by his loving...

Mar 24, 2022

Colleen T Faust, 58, Woodbury, Minnesota, March 24, 2022 Devoted daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. Preceded in death by parents Helen and Malcolm (Mac) Faust. Survived by siblings: Doug; Patrick (Dona); Kathy (Tom Averbeck); Mary (Tom Rucke); Dan (Kim); Dennis (Debbie); Terry (Kim); Tom (Lisa); Shannon (Joe Coughlin); Kevin (Michelle); 27 nieces and nephews; and extended family. Also...

Mar 20, 2022

Rosina R. Kowal, age 99 of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Survived by children, Mary Jane (Charles) Kindred, Nick (Sandie) Turner, Deborah Cook; fourteen grandchildren; three step grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son-in-law Gregory W. Cook. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429...

Mar 9, 2022

Lynn passed away on March 9, 2022. She is survived by her husband Tom; children, Christopher (Robert) Foster-Schmidt, Mae (Tim) Nies and Elizabeth Foster; mother, Shirley Saulsbury; nieces, Robbie Adams and Laura Walton. She was preceded in death by father, Toby Saulsbury, and sister, Jan Barnum. Lynn was born on November 19, 1947, to Shirley and Toby...

Feb 22, 2022

Nancy Nelson, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry; son, Christopher; sisters, Mary Jane Dengler, Barbara Dengler and Patricia Dengler; many family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Dengler. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,...

Feb 20, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stillwater.

Feb 11, 2022

Ann Jean Tibbetts Age 84 Fell asleep in death peacefully knowing she was loved by many near and far on February 11, 2022 of ALS. Despite adversity and the tragic loss of her two daughters, she led a rich, full life. Courage, determination, strength, humor and class were reflected in everything she did. Her career years as Event Planner...

Feb 11, 2022

Roy Erhorn Jr. 97, affectionately referred to as "Bum or Bummer" died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Ecumen Prairie Hill Assisted Living in St. Peter. Roy was born to Roy and Florence (Law) Erhorn on March 3, 1924, in Oak Park Heights (Stillwater, MN). He lived most of his life in the Stillwater/Bayport area, moving to St. Peter to...

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.