All Obituaries

Judith A. Schmidt, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away March 19, 2023. Judy was a lifelong resident of Stillwater and was fond of playing BINGO and watching WWE wrestling. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Frances (Colombo) Schmidt. Judy is survived by her brother Jim (Cheryl); nieces Nicole and Heather; close friend Mary Schmidt; many aunts and uncles; cousins and friends. Private interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport. Memorials preferred.

Donald R. Polzin, age 67 of Somerset, Wisconsin, formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Don was born on December 30, 1955 in Stillwater to Robert and Barbara (Harvieux) Polzin. He graduated from Stillwater High School with the class of 1974, and was blessed with four daughters. Don grew up in a home where cooking was both a hobby and a profession. This ignited his passion, which led him to working in the restaurant industry for...

Kathie Ann (Westberg) Pate, 77, passed away March 7, 2023, at her home in Stillwater, MN. Kathie was born in Red Wing and raised in St. Paul. She married James J. Pate in 1965, raised their family in Roseville, and was a dedicated & loving Mother, Grammie and Gigi. Kathie will be missed by all that knew & loved her, especially her adoring companion George Merth. She was the devoted Mother of Jennie (Paul), Chris (Jen B.), Ben (Malia); cherished Grammie of Ellie, Amie (Johan),...

Helen Louise Thomsen, age 99 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away March 5, 2023. Helen was born on April 16, 1923 in Ramona, South Dakota to George and Louise (Fazendin) Schnell. Her family moved to Stillwater when she was a little girl. Helen graduated from Stillwater High School and continued her education with three years of nursing training that allowed her to be a homecare nurse. She was united in marriage to Ejgil "Snowball" Thomsen on August 11, 1945 at the Church of Saint...

Lila Mae Chiconis, age 93 of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away peacefully March 1, 2023. Lila was born October 25, 1929 in Hudson, Wisconsin to Oscar and Hedwig "Hattie" (Bodesheimer) Haugen. She grew up on the family farm in Burkhardt, Wisconsin, later moving to Hudson. Lila was united in marriage to Arthur Chiconis in 1947, and the couple was blessed with six children and made their home in Bayport. Lila understood grace, she had incredible strength and believed all people are worthy of...

Mary E. Ames, age 83, long-time resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Clarissa Frederick, the love of her life husband Richard H. Ames, her brother-in-law Patrick Mahoney, and her sister-in-law Jan Ames. Survived by her children Richard Ames, Robert Ames (Elena), and Cheryl Ames; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; her brother Joseph Frederick, sisters Janet Mahoney...

Deborah Schultz, age 72 of Maplewood, passed away on February 13, 2023. Survived by her daughter, Amy Schultz (Jason); step children, Joel (Linda) Schultz, Suzanne Schultz, Yvette Lindemoen, Paul Schultz; grandson, CJ; siblings, Robert (Carol) Parent, Barbara Johnson, Jane Parent, Connie (Rob) Carlson, Kevin Parent. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Schultz; parents; foster daughter, Donna Chicone. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023 with visitation one hour...

Clarence "Red" Polzin, age 90 of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on February 5, 2023 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Clarence served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime employee of Andersen Windows. He is survived by his children Scott Polzin, Susan Arthaud, Cindy Denucci, and Nancy Polzin; grandchildren Cheri (Ryan) Brenna, Jennifer Mancl, Brian Polzin, Anthont Arthaud, and Angela (Ben) Arthaud Cesar; great-grandchildren Cayden Mueller, Matthew Mancl, and Briahna Polzin....

Vaughn Hugo Wolf Of Little Canada/Lake Elmo Born 2-6-2003, passed away suddenly at home on January 7, 2023. Many gifts, with none more important than being a friend to all. Survived by parents Michael and Elizabeth. Siblings Julia (Mark), Jared, Ethan (Ellen), Augustin, Ave, Claira, Martin, and 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Monday January 16, 2023 with visitation from 9-11 a.m. at the Church of St. Agnes, 530 LaFond Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota.  

Karen Lee (Stone) Olson, age 63 of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Scott; daughter, Michelle; siblings, Steve (Jan) Stone, Nancy (Les) LaCroix, Terry (Judy) Stone, Tom Stone. Preceded in death by her parents; Warren and Helen (Dellorfano) Stone. Karen was born in Baldwin, Wisconsin on June 30, 1959. She graduated from White Bear High School in 1977 and then went to work at 3M Company for 20 years as a Customer...