All Obituaries

Denise "Lardo" Marie Arneberg, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2023. Denise grew up on the East Side of St. Paul, graduating from Harding High School. She found the love of her life; Rick and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage and together they raised two children. She survived the 1978 explosion of the Commodore Hotel while working the front desk of the hotel and pregnant with her daughter, Adrienne. Denise and her family spent many years at...

Donna (Gaffney) Siemers, Stillwater, MN, died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 75, on June 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Donna was a faith-filled woman, whose generous and tenacious spirit could not be contained by her small stature. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many in the Stillwater area. She was committed to her faith and community, as demonstrated by her involvement in numerous organizations throughout her life, ranging from Girl Scouts and...

Eleanor M. Schroedl, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023. She was an avid gardener and active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stillwater. Eleanor loved spending time with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, John Schroedl, and Joseph Nasvik; two sons, Christopher and Thomas Schroedl; step son, Peter Nasvik; step daughter, Heidi White; and her parents, Arnold and Gladys Over. Eleanor will...

Benjie Fennern, age 60, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023 at his home after struggling with diabetes for many years. Benjie was born on November 15, 1962 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Bernard and Shirley Fennern. He grew up in Bayport, Minnesota and attended Stillwater High School. Benjie was united in marriage to Tamara Chiconis on November 23, 1997, and they were blessed with two daughters, Sophia and Hannah. Benjie loved his family and was extremely proud of...

Shirley was born on May 8, 1932 to Richard "Dick" and Elsie "Micky" Huff in Stillwater where she spent most of her years. Shirley passed to the Good Lord on May 19, 2023. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph of 52 years; brother, John "Bill"; and sister Margaret "Midge". She is survived by children, Janet, Anne, Eddie, Cindy, Nancy, and Jerry; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on...

Rita Marie Moosbrugger (nee: McDonough) age 91 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023. Rita was born on December 3, 1931 in St. Paul to John and Marie (nee: Gordon) McDonough. She grew up in St. Paul, where her father was Mayor from 1940 to 1948. She was a 1949 graduate of Visitation High School. Rita then attended Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois, and later Macalester College in St. Paul. In 1953 she met and married Gordon Moosbrugger, and together they had eight...

Gerald R. Olson, age 86 of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Jerry was born on March 19, 1937 to Leonard and Julia Olson at the family's home in Northeast Minneapolis. He graduated from Edison High School in 1955. He has been with the love of his life, Judy White, since 1955 and on June 15, 1957 they were united in marriage. Jerry served his country in both the Marine Corps and the Air Force. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for...

Ruth (Barnholdt) Brookman, age 96 of Lake Elmo passed peacefully in hospice care at her residence with her son Dan by her side on May 1, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Kelly and daughter Kelly Ann Fayerweather; mother Nellie Barnholdt (nee Ronhovde); sisters Ella O'Connell and Helen Moen; brothers Fred and Don; best friend Pat Johnson; best friends and world travel partners Jim and Gloria Joyce. Ruth is survived by sons, John (Tracy), Dan (Patrice) and Michael;...

Tamy L. (Rhoads) Leventhal, age 56 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 from progressive supranuclear palsy. Tamy was born on March 8, 1967 in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up in Fountain Valley, CA, and graduated from La Quinta High School. Tamy continued her education at University California Irvine where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1990. In 1990 Tamy eloped with her husband Bruce in the Rocky Mountains on their way to Minnesota. While in Minnesota, Tamy...

Alan S. Karoff, age 77 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. Alan was born in Chicago, IL to Sidney and Irene (Eihlers) Karoff. He served for six years in the U.S. Navy as a Radio Operator aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823). During his deployments, the destroyer was part of the first Nuclear Powered Task Force and participated in the Vietnam War. Alan was united in marriage to Melanie Hirdler on August 10, 1968 at the Church of the...