Local Obituaries
Paul Thomas Rice
Apr 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that Paul Thomas Rice, age 53, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones, at his home in Stillwater, MN on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Paul was born and grew up in St Paul, MN, in the Highland Park area, graduating from Highland Park High School. He later attended St Paul Technical where...
Elizabeth J Mcginnis
Apr 14, 2019
Elizabeth McGinnis passed away on Apr 14, 2019. Private family services. Service Information
Thomas Michael Bidon
Apr 13, 2019
Thomas Michael Bidon, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on his birthday, April 13, 2019. He’s survived by three children, Susan (Marie) Kumorkiewicz, Michael (Heidi), and Nicole (Troy) Walters; 8 grandchildren; significant other, Carol Swanson; brothers, Gene, and Robert; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; and sister, Renea. Thomas was a...
Audrey E Riley
Apr 8, 2019
Audrey Hannestad Gillam Riley, 83, Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019, surrounded by her children. Audrey was born on Sept 14, 1935 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Gus and Mabel Arneson, attended Fargo Oak Grove High School. She married Donald Hannestad in 1953. Audrey raised four children in Fargo and married John Gillam in 1970. They...
Mary Anne Timm
Mar 30, 2019
Mary Anne Timm passed away on March 30, 2019, at the age of 85. Preceded in death by daughter, Lori and granddaughter, Marissa. Dearly loved wife of Gerald for 65 years; beloved mother of Barb (Jim) Ylinen and Debbie (Chris) Brown; loving grandmother of Amanda, Natalie (Jack), Markie, Elizabeth, Mary, Rebekah (Tyler), and Nathan; sister, Maxine Larson; brothers, Daniel (Lois)...
Elsie Irene Arendt
Mar 18, 2019
Elsie Irene Arendt Age 93, of Stillwater, Mn. Formerly of Mahtomedi, Mn. and Yuma, Az. Passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 with family present. Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald P. Arendt; her brother, Hank Schafer; and sister, Lydia Botten. Survived by daughters, Kathy Hoppe (Wayne), Elizabeth Delgado, Julie Arendt; and sons, Michael (Amber), and...
Anthony James Schmidt
Mar 14, 2019
Anthony James Schmidt age 88 of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, surrounded by family, at his winter home in Tucson, Arizona. Tony, also known as Jim, was a loving husband, proud father, adoring grandfather, much-loved uncle, and good friend. He lived life fully. He loved to read, travel the world, golf and alpine ski, and...
Robert 'Bob' Harold Kroening
Mar 11, 2019
Robert 'Bob' Harold Kroening Age 88 of Stillwater Bob passed away March 11, 2019 surrounded by family. Bob was born in Minneapolis MN, and was raised in Wausau, WI, and Princeton, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School in South East Minneapolis. Bob served as a Sargent in the Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War, earning the...
Rosemary Marie Luckey
Mar 6, 2019
Rosemary Marie Luckey (nee Seibert) Nov. 21, 1930 – Mar. 6, 2019 Born in Rochester, MN to parents Edwin & Alice Seibert, Rosemary was an only child. Earned her Master’s degree at Winona University in Winona, MN. Taught high school for 14 years in Stillwater, MN. Married James F. Luckey in 1972. They resided in Bayport, MN. In 2011, they...
Robert Joseph Coruzzi
Mar 5, 2019
Robert Joseph Coruzzi, Rock of Our Family Age 81 of Stillwater, MN Robert passed away on March 5, 2019. He was a proud reservist of the United States Marine Corps. Robert was a structural and civil engineer of many projects throughout Minnesota. He treasured the many travels he was able to enjoy with his wife. Robert was well liked by...
Mary Bartkey
Feb 16, 2019
Mary J. Bartkey (nee McAlpine), age 70 of Stillwater, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away February 16, 2019 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vivian McAlpine. Survived by husband of 49 years, Dick; children, Dawn (Paul) Luchsinger, Brett (Emily); grandchildren, Sam, Charlie,...
Norman C Knefelkamp
Feb 12, 2019
Born April 13, 1923 and passed away on February 12, 2019. Norman was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen ‘Kay’; and sons, Gary and Robert. He is survived by children, Kenneth (Michelle) and Barbara (Shawn) McConaughey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Celebration of Life will be from 1-3 p.m. on Friday,...
Lorraine Bernice Keller
Feb 3, 2019
Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong and determined mother of eight, loving and kind grandmother of twenty-two and incredibly proud great grandmother of nineteen. She was an avid supporter of whatever her children and grand- children were involved in. She was an avid Minnesota Twins Fan and loved her fellow Bowling...
Jonah Robert Machana
Feb 2, 2019
Jonah Machana of Somerset, Wisconsin passed away on Feb 2, 2019. Service Information
Benjamin William George
Jan 23, 2019
Benjamin George of Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Jan 23, 2019. A gathering in honor of George will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Simonet Funeral Home. Private family burial later. Service Information
Patrick Frank Kearney
Jan 5, 2019
Patrick Frank Kearney was born in February 1934 in St. Paul to Vincent and Helen (Steidl) Kearney. He was a 1952 graduate of Mahtomedi High School and was united to wife Irene in marriage in September of 1953. Pat served in the US Coast Guard and upon returning home started his lifelong career as a cabinetmaker and carpenter. Building and...
Mary 'Jeanne' Crowe
Dec 28, 2018
Mary ‘Jeanne’ Crowe Bloomington, Minnesota Formerly of Chicago, Illinois Died peacefully on December 28, 2018. Born July 10, 1929 in Chicago, IL, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Francis Crowe, her loving parents, Charles and Lucille Griffin, sisters Barbara Griffin and Patricia ‘Pat’ White (Robert White), all of Chicago, IL. Survived by her two daughters, Ann Clare...
Sandra J Gentner
Dec 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra (Sandy) Gentner announces her passing on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 80. Sandy will be lovingly remembered by her children, her many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Johnson; mother, Mildred (Johnson) Johnk; and step-father, Harold Johnk. She is survived...
Lawrence E Mccabe
Dec 5, 2018
Larry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1924, in Hibbing, MN to Lawrence and Grace (LaVaque) McCabe. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1942 and enlisted as a Naval cadet and graduated from Corpus Christie in 1944 as a Naval Aviator. He joined the Naval Reserve in 1946. Larry met Mary...
Bernard Michael Grosche
Nov 24, 2018
Bernard Grosche Age 73 of Stillwater died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Regions Hospital. He will be remembered as the cheerful delivery man for Rose Floral. Bernie could often be seen near the Historic Courthouse walking his dog Ben. He is survived by sister JoAnne Ross; nephew Ray (Franny) Ross; great-nephews Vince, Tony, and Paul Ross. Mass of Christian Burial...
