All Obituaries

Robert Patrick Ranalla Sr. (1933-2022) Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rosemary. Survived by four children who he did everything for in life: Diane Beane (Matthew), Michael (Diane), Robert Jr. (Jennifer) and Mary; 13 special grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Born in Cumberland, WI, graduate of Johnson High School, Korean War Veteran, and retired Lt. Colonel in the Army. He loved his many years at NSP and owning businesses with his wife. He had passion for restoring vehicles...

Suzanne Marie Daniels, age 73 of Stillwater, MN passed away on November 14, 2022, surrounded by her family who loved her so much. She is preceded in death by her husband David M. Daniels, parents Phillip and Shirley Carlson, and sister-in-law Judy Riddle. She is survived by her daughters, Janette, Jacqueline, and Angela; grandchildren Audrey, Kenneth, Halie, Amanda, Ashley, Hannah, Skyann, Izzy, Brennan, Gage and Chloe; great- grandchildren Eli, Graham, Mariah and Ivy. Funeral services...

Arthur V Palmer, age 94, former Stillwater Lowell Inn Innkepper, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Art was an only child born in Minneapolis, MN on May 20, 1928 to Arthur and Nell Palmer.  Art attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School in Stillwater, MN and graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1946. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Hotel Management/Architecture and was commissioned into the Army. Art...

Arthur V Palmer, age 94, former Stillwater Lowell Inn Innkepper, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Art was an only child born in Minneapolis, MN on May 20, 1928 to Arthur and Nell Palmer. Art attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School in Stillwater, MN and graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1946. He earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in Hotel Management/Architecture and was commissioned into the Army. Art married his...

Joann Marie Phillips, age 72, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 with family at her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Survived by the love of her life for 42 years, Loren Kalal; brother, John (Lisa) Gammel; step-sons, Peter (Khin), William, John (Amy); grandchildren, Win, Lin and William Jr; niece, Nicole; nephew, Sam. Preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Mary Belle Gammel; and brother, Warren. Joann was born in St. Paul on September 17,...

Albert J. Roettger, age 81, of Stillwater, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Survived by his 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; sister, Ger Clammer. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carol; parents, Albert and Marie (Junker); brothers, Gerald and Steve; and sister, Janice Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial will be at...

Ramona E. Speltz (nee Zollner) of Lake Elmo, MN, was born September 10, 1935, in Fairfax, MN, and passed away on October 18, 2022. Beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ramona was preceded in death by husband, Robert; infant son, John E.; special nephew Donald Larkey; siblings, Arlene Carroll, George (Norbert), and Ruth Larkey. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Merrill; children, Thomas (Cynthia), Mary (David) Demko, Michael, Steven (Shawna), Raymond (Lisa),...

Lois Jean (Eckard) Kohns, age 87, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at Lakeview Hospital on October 17, 2022 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by parents, Rowena Florence (Bruns) and Elmer Dana Eckard; brothers, Bob Eckard, Larry Eckard, and Don Eckard; her loving husband of 55 years, Richard (Dick) Sylvester Kohns. Survived by brother, Marv Eckard; children, Kathy Kohns, Mike (Nancy) Kohns, Karen (Bob) Carlson, Karla (Brad) Johnson, Konnie (Shawn) Helwig; many grandchildren;...

George A. Pagnucco, age 87, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 12, 2022. George grew up in Virginia, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in both Electrical and Mechanical engineering. George worked at Honeywell for 37 years and enjoyed many years of retirement in Hayward and Hudson, WI as well as winters in Tucson, AZ. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Survived by wife of 63 years, Nancy,...

Lawrence (Larry) Conroy, age 88 of Stillwater, passed away at Lakeview Hospital on September 16, 2022. Preceded in death by son, Mark; mother, Margaret (Burke) father, John Conroy; brother, John K. Conroy; and sister-in-law, Sara "Lola" Conroy. Survived by dearly beloved wife of 66 years, Yvonne; brothers, James Conroy, Thomas (Robin) Burke; many nieces and nephews. Larry served in the Korean War and was very active for many years in the Knights of Columbus. Mass of Christian...