Local Obituaries
Elaine Marjorie (Benoe) Johnson
Jan 5, 2021
Elaine Johnson (Benoe)
Age 90, of Stillwater, MN, died January 5, 2021 of natural causes. Elaine was born January 9, 1930 to Bill and Mabel Benoe in Bayport, MN. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Betty Peterson; brother, Bill; twin sister, Ellen Olson; loving husband of 70 years, Bob; and great grandson, Jordan Johnson. ...
Jerome Richard Smith
Jan 5, 2021
Jerry Smith, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away on Jan. 5, 2021. Jerry was born May 15, 1953 to Enos and Dorothy Smith. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Enos and Mother Dorothy Smith. Jerry is survived by his Daughter, Betsy (Bryan) Stark; Son, Andy Smith; Sister Patricia (Roger) Waterman; grandchildren Olive and Jack Smith; Niece Lauren (Nick)...
Erica Lynn (Tuomi) Grothaus
Jan 3, 2021
Erica (Tuomi) Grothaus of Mahtomedi, Minnesota passed away suddenly on January 3, 2021. Just 49, Erica was born February 18, 1971, in Minneapolis, MN to Norman & Gayle (Kirkpatrick) Tuomi. Erica spent her early childhood in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, where she became an older sister and lifelong friend to her sibling Nicole. Erica will always be remembered for touching the...
Harriet Clare (Mcdonough) Marchetti
Dec 31, 2020
Harriet Marchetti
Age 87 of Stillwater, MN
Passed away December 31, 2020
Harriet was loved by many and will be missed dearly.
Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth; parents, Thomas and Edreia McDonough; and brothers, Thomas, Richard, and Myles “Butch”.
She is survived by her children,...
Karen Joan (Pree) Dahl
Dec 28, 2020
Karen Pree Dahl, 76, of Houlton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020. Karen was the proud mother of four and grandmother of eleven. She was a great listener. Whether holding a tea party, reading a book, or making sure they knew she loved them, she loved spending time with her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren. Karen graduated...
Mary Ann Lux Schwantes
Dec 11, 2020
Mary Ann Aberwald Lux Schwantes
Age 92, passed away on December 11, after a long period of declining health. Throughout her life, she exhibited unfailing good humor and optimism. She was a role model of living a faith-filled life. She is preceded in death by her first husband, John W. "Jack" Lux, (deceased 1996); and second husband...
Arlita Ione (Kueng) Hanson
Dec 1, 2020
Arlita Ione (nee Kueng) Hanson, Age 89, Lifelong resident of N. St Paul/Oakdale, died peacefully on December 1, 2020. Arlie managed the N. St Paul Medical Center for 30+ years. Arlie had a kind and gentle spirit, she loved family and friends; entertaining, traveling, and daisies. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Survived by children, Bradley (Mary); and Missy...
Jeanette Marie (Roettger) Bell
Nov 27, 2020
Jeanette Marie Bell Age 94 of Stillwater, MN Passed away Nov. 27, 2020 Longtime employee with Andersen Windows. Jeanette loved and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Survived by her children, Gary of Clear Lake, WI, Susan of Stillwater, MN, and Mark (Pam) of Bayport, MN; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild on the way....
Bonnie Belle (Weseloh) Kuhn
Nov 17, 2020
Bonnie Kuhn, age 92 of Stillwater, previously of St. Paul.
Beloved child of God. Loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was a proud nurse for over 35 years.
Survived by children, Terri (Leo) DeCorsey, Connie (Rick) Gloe, and Ken (Kris); 7 grandchildren, Becky (Matt), Chris (Anna), Cory (Brianna), Ryan, Kyle, Casey, Kevin (Kayla); 6 great-grandchildren;...
Melvin Edwin Rustin
Nov 3, 2020
Melvin E. Rustin, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Melvin was a greeter at St. Michael’s church and Walmart, as well as a lifelong bass fisherman. He was preceded in death by wife, Kathleen “Kay”; and parents, Oscar and Cecilia. Survived by daughters, Susan, Debra (Jeff) Benson, and Jill (Duane) Schleusner; grandchildren, Chad...
Arthur William Reifke
Oct 17, 2020
Arthur Reifke of White Bear Lake, passed at the age of 38, after a courageous and long battle with depression. Yet another person whose life was cut short by this terrible condition. He will forever be in our hearts. Art worked hard to get his engineering degree and was proud to be using that degree in a job he...
Kristine Marie (Boetcher) Hostetler
Oct 15, 2020
Kristine “Kris” Marie Hostetler Formerly of Lakeland, MN Peacefully passed away October 15, 2020 Kris was born on April 18, 1953. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Dave) Lee of Trinity, FL, and Jesse (Grace) Hostetler of Chula Vista, CA; grandchildren, Cory (21) and Seth (20) Troutman, Zachary and Aden Hostetler; her brothers, James (Barbara) Boetcher, Jerry (Pat) Boetcher,...
Florence Josephine Albrecht
Oct 7, 2020
Florence J. (née Lohmer) Albrecht, age 92 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. Survived by her children, Linda (Bob) Burger, Marjorie Sutter, and Jeff Albrecht; 8 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son David; and her 9 siblings. Due to Covid 19, private family services will be held at St. Mary’s...
Isabelle F Gieseke
Oct 7, 2020
Passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. She was born September 29, 1918, in Fosston, Minnesota, to George and Suphrina Theoret. She married Ralph Gieseke in Crookston, Minnesota, in 1949. They later moved to Bayport, where they raised their four children. In her early life, she was a stay-at-home mother and later worked as a bookkeeper in Stillwater. Isabelle...
Patricia Ann Peterson
Sep 26, 2020
Patricia Ann Jewell Peterson, age 88 of Stillwater, passed away September 26, 2020. She was born April 17, 1932. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Katherine Jewell. Survived by children, Linda and Jeff Peterson; grandchildren Alyssa and Colin Janilla; sisters Barbara Jewell Greeder and Josephine Jewell Harrison. Longtime teacher at Oak Park Elementary School in Stillwater. Following her...
James Lawrence Seiberlich
Sep 22, 2020
James (Jim) L. Seiberlich, age 90, of Stillwater, MN and Sun City West, AZ, left us on September 22, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Annella (Nell), in heaven after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by a loving family; three children, Lizabeth (Kim) Erickson, Toby (Debi) Seiberlich, Angie (Bruce Kammen) Seiberlich; three grandchildren, Chris (Christine)...
Jacquelyn Kay Peterson (Nee Raduenz)
Sep 19, 2020
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Peterson (Raduenz) passed away at home unexpectedly at the age of 67 on September 19, 2020. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Shirley Raduenz. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Joshua) Arnold of Hudson, WI; brother, Steven (Debra) Raduenz of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Zachary Pettee and Jacob Arnold; nieces, Antonia Hageman and...
Jack (John) Sullivan
Sep 15, 2020
Jack (John) Sullivan, age 77 of Turtle Lake, WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully in his home on September 15, 2020. Graduate of Cretin 1960, Grand Knight of St. Ann’s Turtle Lake, Irish man. Greatly missed by partner, Pam Nelson; children, Michael (Shannon) Sullivan, Pat, Shawn (Kurt) Johnson, and Bridget (Joe) Hammond; grandchildren, Brendan (Bailey), Ben, Devyn,...
Roger D. Neeser
Sep 13, 2020
Our family lost a special and beloved man, husband, father, and grandfather. Embraced in Jesus’ arms, Roger passed away Sept. 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Celestine. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Bonnie; children, Greg (Donna), Mike (Leslie), Michelle (Steve), and Doug; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and...
