Local Obituaries
Gloria Keller
Feb 1, 2025
Gloria Keller, a woman whose strength was as undeniable as her sense of humor, passed away on February 1st surrounded by the things and people she loved most. She was a force to be reckoned with, fiercely independent, and never one to back down from a challenge - or a good laugh. Her spirit touched the lives of everyone who...
Delton Knutson
Jan 28, 2025
Delton E. “Del” Knutson, age 81 of Somerset, WI, passed away January 28, 2025 at his home. Del was born in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School. He was a proud Army Veteran and worked in law enforcement with the Stillwater Police Department, Oak Park Heights Police Department, and Washington County Sheriff's Department.
Del will remain in the hearts of...
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph Alois "Lou" Polzin, age 69, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025 at his home. Joe was born on July 22, 1955, and grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. He graduated Stillwater High School, Lakewood College (now Century College) with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Business, and the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor...
John Howard Weiss
Jan 19, 2025
John Howard Weiss, age 69 of Stillwater, passed away surrounded by family on January 19, 2025, following a three-and-a-half-month battle with T-cell Lymphoma. Born on April 24, 1955, John was a lifelong resident of Stillwater and a graduate of Stillwater High School. He dedicated 42 years of his life working at Andersen Windows in Maintenance and Vacuum Forming. John...
Mary Ann Sandeen
Jan 14, 2025
Mary Ann Sandeen, age 82 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully January 14, 2025. Retired kindergarten teacher, election judge, and longtime volunteer at the Stillwater Public Library. December 18, 2024 was recently declared to be Mary Ann Sandeen Day in Stillwater to recognize her accomplishments and contributions to the library and the city of Stillwater. Mary Ann will remain in...
Dennis Dean Dworshak
Jan 10, 2025
Dennis Dean Dworshak, age 83, of Stillwater passed away on Friday, January, 10, 2025. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Janet Van Dyke (Tom); grandchildren, Krista, BettyJo, Justin (Monica), and James; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Grace, Delaney, and Dominic; siblings, Deb (Rick) and Dale (Dianne). He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; son, Robert; and his brother Doug. Services will...
John Robert Magill
Dec 31, 2024
John Robert Magill, 55, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on December 31st, 2024, after battling Early Onset Alzheimer's for many years. John was born in Fargo, North Dakota on April 23, 1969, to Francis John and Mary L. Magill. He attended Nativity Elementary School and Shanley High School in Fargo and graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota....
Mildred Elizabeth (Hill) Gilbert
Dec 21, 2024
Mildred E. (Millie) Gilbert, age 105, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Everett. She is survived by her son, Ted (Avis) Gilbert; daughter, and Mary (John) Litecky; grandchildren, Matt (Jill) Gilbert, Gracia (Dave) Kitelinger, John (Nan) Litecky, and Ky (ChengIn) Litecky; great-grandchildren,...
Joseph G. O'Brien
Dec 17, 2024
Joseph G. O'Brien, age 62 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 17, 2024 at Regions Hospital following a heart attack. Joe was born April 23, 1962 in Stillwater to Joseph and Mary (McCarthy) O'Brien. He grew up in Stillwater and graduated from Stillwater High School with the class of 1980. Joe enjoyed regular visits to...
Dorothy Ann (Blackwell) Dulon
Dec 15, 2024
Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born June 28, 1930 in McGregor, IA, to John and Salome Blackwell and moved to Stillwater, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1948. Dorothy married the love of her life, Jarold Dulon, and moved to his hometown of New Richmond, WI. Jarold and...
John McDonald
Dec 11, 2024
John J. McDonald, age 92 of Bayport, passed away December 11, 2024.
John was a proud Army Veteran. He will remain in the hearts of his wife Bette; children Michael, and Michelle Swanson; daughter-in-law June McDonald; granddaughter Kail (Nate) Kass; great-grandsons Ian and Everett. He is preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Kathleen McDonald; sons John Jr.,...
Carolyn Frances (Hedrick) Flock
Dec 11, 2024
Carolyn Frances Flock, age 85, of Stillwater passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home in Boutwells of Oak Park Heights. Born on November 9th, 1939, in Sparta, Wisconsin, Carolyn was a model of love, faith, and service. Carolyn grew up in a large, loving family on Summit Ridge near Norwalk, Wisconsin. She...
Arnold Rondeau
Dec 8, 2024
Arnold "Arnie" Rondeau, age 93 of Bayport, MN, passed away on December 8, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1931 in Somerset, WI to Theodore and Mary (Beauvais) Rondeau. He grew up helping on the family farm and enlisted in the National Guard where he served for three years. Arnie married the love of his life; Elizabeth "Betty" Hazelton...
Dr. Edward "Ed" Kiolbasa
Dec 5, 2024
Dr. Edward "Ed" Kiolbasa, age 99 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in his home December 5, 2024. Ed was born on April 3, 1925 on a farm near Silver Creek, Nebraska to Frank and Barbara (Uzendoski) Kiolbasa. He was the second oldest of nine children. Ed served in the US Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan during...
Thomas John Gouras
Nov 2, 2024
Thomas "Tom" John Gouras, beloved artist, craftsman, chef, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born on March 20, 1960, in St. Paul, Tom lived a life rich in creativity, friendship, and service to others. A proud graduate of Augsburg University with degrees in art and cultural studies, Tom was an intellectual craftsman whose artistic vision...
David Luke Gunderson
Oct 30, 2024
David Luke Gunderson Loving Husband, Dad & Pops Dave, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on July 19, 1934 in Stillwater, the son of William and Claire (Elliot) Gunderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judy (Judkins); children, Elizabeth (Craig)...
Kathleen (Yost) Crombie
Oct 27, 2024
Kathleen Crombie, age 79 of Lake Elmo, passed away October 27, 2024 Kathleen will remain in the hearts of her children Tim (Tonya), Mara (Bruce), Jennifer, and Burr (Shannon Nalley); grandchildren Emily, Cecily, Jack, Addie, Josie, Ruth, Nora, and Emma; sister Georgene (Bill) Bernatz; and many other extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Randall "Randy" J. Gabrielson
Oct 26, 2024
Randall Jon “Randy” Gabrielson, age 61 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Randy was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota to Arnie and Mickey (Thorson) Gabrielson, the youngest of six children. Randy grew up in Austin and was a proud member of the 1981 Austin Packers boys...
Gerald Raymond Gross
Oct 17, 2024
Gerald Raymond Gross Loving Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Granddad, Bumpa Gerald passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Boulder Ponds Senior Living Memory Care in Lake Elmo. He was born on September 19, 1941, in West Saint Paul, the son of Raymond and Edna (Haapala) Gross. Gerald grew up on a farm in Lake Elmo, MN. He was heavily...
Janette Marie (Cartony) Johnson
Oct 6, 2024
Janette Marie Johnson (nee Cartony) passed away on October 6, 2024 at Regions Hospital at the age of 74. She had a short battle with cancer, but the battle was one sided as the cancer held all the cards. She was born June 10, 1950 in Stillwater. Janette is survived by her husband Paul Johnson after nearly 40 years...
