Local Obituaries
Richard Ross Diethert
Jan 16, 2022
Diethert, Richard Ross Diethert, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Passed away at the age of 87, on January 16, 2022, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his father Ross Diethert, mother Helen, stepmother Ruth and his brother Thomas Diethert. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jean of 53 years...
Karen L Sweet
Jan 15, 2022
Karen Sweet, age 81 of Oak Park Heights, MN, passed away January 15, 2022. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; children Michael, Suzanne (Charles) Wennen, and Matthew (Teresa); 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose Brown. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at...
Kimberly Rinta
Jan 13, 2022
Kimberly Rinta, age 63 of Stillwater, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at her residence. There will be a Memorial Service for Kim on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. and a visitation following the service until 6:00 p.m. at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue North in Stillwater, MN 55082.
David William Korpela
Jan 10, 2022
David Korpela of Stillwater, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 after a long illness. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl; children, Jessica (Asa) Sherwood, Derek (Michelle); grandchildren, Cole, Emily, Abigail, Grayson, Quinn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third...
Marjorie Ann (Hearn) O'Brien
Jan 7, 2022
Marjorie Ann O'Brien, age 97 of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 7, 2022 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents Vincent and Henrietta (McMahon) Hearn. Survived by; children Mike (Debby), Jim (Carolyn), Tom (Tina), Peggy (Gary) Talbot, John (Arti) O'Brien; 10 grandchildren Steve O'Brien, Jill (Jamie) Fischer, Sara (Ritz)...
Julian Johannes Klaas
Jan 6, 2022
Julian Johannes Klaas, age 21 of Stillwater, passed away on January 6, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S Third Street, Stillwater, MN 55082. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport, MN.
George Robert Stoehr
Jan 5, 2022
George Stoehr, age 87 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia; children, Denise, Pam, Linda (Jim), Joe (Kathie); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Lorraine and Patricia (Al). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022...
Neil James Gramenz
Dec 29, 2021
Neil Gramenz, age 61 of Stillwater, passed suddenly on Dec. 29, 2021. Preceded in death by Father, Edward. Survived by Mother, Phyllis; son, Nathan; brothers, Jeff, Alan (Barb), William (Sandy), Gary, Kim, Terry; sisters, Karen, Nancy, Connie (Glen), Mary (Wayne); special friends Scott and Diane; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan 15., 2022 at...
Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley
Dec 14, 2021
Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley, 84, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, following a brief illness.
Born April 25, 1937 to Thomas and Ethel "Peg" (Tavernier) Foley in St. Paul, MN.
Jerry was a 1955 graduate from Humboldt High School in St. Paul, and a 1959 graduate from Hamline University. Jerry spent...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Nolde
Dec 12, 2021
Elizabeth Nolde, age 93, longtime Stillwater resident, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Survived by sister, Merle Nolde; sisters-in-law, Evangeline Nolde, MaryAnne Nolde, Shirley Nolde; ten nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Meryl; brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 423 Fifth...
Lois Jean (Reinhardt) Bingham
Dec 7, 2021
Lois Bingham, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Oak Park Senior Living in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Funeral Services for Lois will be held at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082. Private burial will be at...
Alfred Leroy Pribble
Dec 3, 2021
Alfred Leroy "Lover" Pribble, age 84 of Stillwater, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Al was born and grew up in Hudson, WI, graduating from Hudson High School in 1955. He joined the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960. He met and married Faye Sterling in Clinton, Iowa on April 8, 1961. They moved to Minnesota in December, 1961 and together...
Barbara Bimer (Bimer) Wilson
Nov 29, 2021
Barbara B. Wilson, 99, Bayport, Minnesota, died peacefully at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1922 in St. Paul to Maurine (Gossman) and Mahlon Bimer and grew up in Northfield during the Great Depression. When she was sixteen years old, she and her mother moved to Hot Springs,...
Mary Florence (Mccarthy) O'Brien
Nov 28, 2021
Mary McCarthy O'Brien passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2021 at age 91. Born August 3rd, 1930, in Madison, WI, Mary was the only child to Guy and Florence McCarthy. When Mary was very young, her family moved back to Stillwater, MN. Mary attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. After college she worked for Northern State...
Helen (Foley) Brochman-Jorgenson
Nov 27, 2021
Helen "Toot" Brochman Jorgenson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Survived by children, Kelly (Kevin) Koob, Bill Brochman, Peter (Jackie) Brochman, Tracy (Brad) Fagerland; six grandsons; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; sister, Sue (Roger) Gramenz; sister-in-law, Marlys Foley. Preceded in death by her husbands, William Peter Brochman and James Jorgenson; three sisters; and four brothers. Mass of Christian...
Jessica Jackson
Nov 25, 2021
Jessica Ann Jackson was born in Springfield, IL on July 2, 1970. On Thanksgiving night, November 25, 2021, after a fatal car accident, she went to live with her Lord and Savior. Jess was the dear daughter of Roger and Mary Jackson, cherished sister to Deidra (Teek) Keating, Bradly (Jennifer) Jackson and Andrea (Chris) Ryberg. Mother to her incredible son,...
Phyllis (Anderson) Mcconaughey
Nov 15, 2021
Phyllis J. McConaughey Age 90 Of Houlton, WI Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2021. Survived by sons Stephen, Scott (Barbara), Shawn (Barbara); daughters Shelley (Kevin) Keller, Susan (Jerry) Fitzenberger, and Sheryl (Brian) McConaughey; her grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Keegan, Kyle, David, Daniel, Derek, Jeremy, Heather, Nathaniel, Megan, Melissa, Jared, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Vanessa;...
Edgerton Bronson
Nov 13, 2021
Bronson, Edgerton ("Edge") Born September 20, 1928; passed away peacefully at his home in Woodbury on November 13, 2021 at the age of 93 with Marlys, his loving wife of 29 years, and family at his side. Edgerton was born in Stillwater and raised in Minneapolis. He attended Shattuck School in Faribault (1946) where he was senior class president...
Francis Donald Cortilet
Nov 1, 2021
F. Donald Cortilet Age 91 of Richfield, MN Loving Father and Grandfather. Don passed away November 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by wife, Marcia; parents, B.A. and Lillian; brother, Bart; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his 5 children, 10 grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Don was a proud member of the United...
Joel Alan Loer
Oct 27, 2021
Joel Alan Loer July 6, 1968 - October 27, 2021 Joel's heart was tired and weak, and he could not stay with his family any longer. He is now healthy; probably playing frisbee with his dad and getting to know his baby brother he had never met. Joel was born in Winona, Minnesota on July 6 with a diagnosis of...
