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About Us
Welcome to the Simonet Funeral Home website. Since 1864 we have served the Stillwater and surrounding communities with care and compassion. We understand that funerals are for the living and strive to provide a meaningful, individual service for every family we serve.
Our professional staff is always available for assistance regardless of the time. We have someone available 24 hours a day to answer all calls. We will help answer any questions you may have, whether our services are needed before the funeral, at the time of death, or after the funeral is over.
We’ve designed our website to provide information about the services we offer along with helpful links. We welcome and appreciate any comments or suggestions regarding our service to your family and community. Please feel free to send your comments or suggestions via e-mail to staff@simonetfuneralhome.com.
A map of our location is available for your assistance.
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The roots of Simonet Funeral Home and Simonet’s Home Furnishings & Design run deep in the St. Croix Valley. In 1864 Sebastian Simonet, a master cabinetmaker and Swiss immigrant, opened Stillwater’s first funeral home and furniture store. Today, his descendants, the Simonets and O’Briens, two of Stillwater’s founding families, proudly continue to carry out family business values passed on to them by their founder. The longevity and continuing growth of the business is attributed to the family’s ability to adapt to changing times and always meet the needs of the families they serve. Over the years the Simonet Funeral Home has always striven to provide dignified and compassionate service to the many families who call upon us. Our commitment is also reflected in our support of various organizations and activities throughout the region, including church and civic groups, schools and charitable organizations. |
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Staff
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James Simonet O’Brien – CEO of the Simonet Funeral Home and Simonet Furniture Store. Jim graduated from Stillwater High School in 1940 and received his business degree from the College of St. Thomas in 1949. He still serves on the Stillwater Board of Water Commissioners and is a trustee at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Stillwater. |
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Joseph “Dode” Simonet–Dode graduated from Stillwater High School in 1942 and pursued a business degree at Norte Dame. In 1953 Dode became a licensed funeral director after attending the University of Minnesota. Dode has been a life-long member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where he serves on the historical committee. In his free time Dode enjoys operating on his amateur (ham) radio as well as golfing. |
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Laurel L. Klosterman, CFSP – Manager/Mortician joined the staff of Simonet Funeral Home in May of 2002. She graduated from Minot High School, Minot, North Dakota in 1986. She attended Minot State University and completed her degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Laurel’s 14 years of experience in funeral planning with families is extensive. Her compassion and professionalism are attributes that the many families she serves consistently count on. |
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Nichole M. Waldemar-Hood – Mortician joined the staff of Simonet Funeral Home in October of 2006. She graduated from Chisago Lake High School, Lindstrom MN in 1999. She attended Ely Community College and received her Associate in Science degree in 2001. She then completed her degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota in 2003. |
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