All Obituaries

Edward Boyle Age 91 of Lake Elmo, MN Passed away peacefully April 7, 2021 Preceded in death by loving wife of 64 years, Marlene; parents; children, David, Colleen Beer, and Kathleen Ries; and granddaughter, Ashley Ries. He is survived by his grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, and Cory Beer, Alycia, Andrea, and Amanda Ries; great-grandchildren, Mason and Amelia; and sons-in-law, Don Beer and Greg Ries. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Church of Saint...

Mary Theresa Shannon December 28, 1927-March 29, 2021 (age 93) Mary Shannon, age 93 of Stillwater, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1927 in New York City to Mary and John McDonald. She grew up in Johnstown, N.Y., spending summers in Stockport with her cousins. She graduated from Johnstown High School. After graduation, she worked in bookkeeping at a bank and later as a secretary for General Electric Company. She volunteered as a Red Cross nurse and performed in...

James F. (Jim) Ritzer  Age 89, of Menomonie, WI  Passed away on March 17, 2021, surrounded by family.   Jim was born in Stillwater, MN on August 14, 1931 to Helen and Al Ritzer.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Stillwater High School. He proudly served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1951-52.  On returning from the service, he joined his family’s landscaping business and attended the University of Minnesota. He then met...

Richard (Dick) O'Brien, age 97 of Bayport, passed away on March 13, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1924 to Mary and Raphael O'Brien. He grew up in Bayport and graduated from Stillwater High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served his country in World War II as a pilot. He married the love of his life, Jackie Magnuson in 1951 and settled in Bayport where they raised their five children. He worked his entire 37 year career at Andersen Windows, and also...

Ann Feider of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Mar 10, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

David Patrick Baker, 51, died March 7,2021 in Staunton, VA due to complications of diabetes and heart problems.  Survived by his parents, David and Mary Jo (Kromhout) Baker of Stillwater, his children, Irial Rein and David Michael and their mother, Kristina Martin all of Virginia; his sister, Kristin Baker Niendorf (Eric) their children August, Samuel and Lucia of Eau Claire, Wi. and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his infant brother, Michael Timothy, grandparents,...

Patrick Michael Dunn age 50, of Somerset, WI passed away unexpectedly February 16, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Dunn; and beloved dog, Gypsy.  Patrick will be loved and missed forever by his mother, Monica; wife, Michelle; and their sweet pups, Dilly and Maisy. He is also survived by brother, Chris (Tabitha); sister, Traci, and daughters, Jasmin and Mackenzie. Patrick was the proud son-in law of Michael & Charlene; and brother-in-law of Doug (Emma), Megan...

Glenna Bealka of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on Feb 14, 2021. Services will be held at a later date.

James Martin Smith Born 07-14-1948 Died 02-09-2021    Jim was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and moved three years later to Stillwater, where, in 1974 he and wife Jeanne purchased the farm adjacent to his parents’ family farm. In 1986, he began working at Super Value warehouse, retiring 30 years later to the farm to raise chickens, grow vegetables, rearing bees, making maple syrup and amass an impressive collection of “precious treasures”. He enjoyed his family, bike...

Kyle David Seitz  Age 21 of Stillwater, MN  Our beloved son passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021. Kyle was a friend to all and had a sweet soul and tender heart. He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved baseball and was involved in local hockey programs from the age of 4. He also enjoyed music and camping with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Kyle is survived by his mother, Lori; father, David (Kerry); brother, Zachary; grandparents, Ruth Nelson...