Local Obituaries
Alva Jeannette Knodt
Nov 8, 2017
Alva Jeannette Knodt, age 99, of Oak Park Heights, passed away November 8, 2017. Preceded in death by six siblings, husband Cloy, and two sons Charles and Daryl Brooks. Survived by brother Nels Carlson and his spouse LaVerne, and sister Lois Carlson; daughter Christine Knodt and son-in-law Robert Knapp, and daughter-in-law Deborah Knodt; grandchildren Shawn Knodt and spouse Elaine, Jennifer...
Betty Ann Elaine Strand
Nov 3, 2017
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Lakewood Cemetery 3600 Hennepin Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408
Robert William Duwe
Oct 29, 2017
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Sunset Cemetery, Minneapolis 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis MN 55418
Marilyn Mcgarry Gelhar
Oct 26, 2017
Marilyn was born June 29, 1928 in Stillwater to Genevieve and Merrill McGarry. She attended Stillwater High School graduating in 1946. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota. Marilyn married Bob Gelhar, also of Stillwater, in 1953. She began her teaching career at Edina High School. She then took a leave to raise her...
Michael L. Peltier
Oct 10, 2017
Michael L. Peltier, age 50 of Stillwater, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 due to a very aggressive form of cancer. His passion for music entertained everyone around him. He would spontaneously burst into a song while playing the air guitar or drums. Mike was a paid on call Firefighter with the Stillwater...
Rita Helen St. Claire
Oct 6, 2017
Age 84 of Stillwater Died October 6, 2017 Helen is survived by her five children, Greg (Patty), Dan (Janelle), Michelle (Marc) Pentland, Tom (Doreen), and Stacey (Terry) Fischer; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 51 years, Bernard (Bernie). Helen was a patient and loving Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma that laughed...
Lucille A. Kryzer
Sep 11, 2017
Lucille A. Kryzer Age 86 of St. Paul Died on September 11, 2017 Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Jennie Kryzer; sisters, Cecelia Karas and Helen McKnight. Survived by 7 nieces and nephews. Lucille was a NICU nurse at St. Paul Children’s and loved the Minnesota Twins. Private family burial at St. Michaels Cemetery, Bayport, MN. Service Information
Myron "Mike" Wallace Scullen
Sep 8, 2017
Myron “Mike” Wallace Scullen Passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at 92.5 years of age. Mike was born March 6, 1925, in Red Wing, MN, to Rueben and Alta Scullen. He moved to Stillwater as a child, living on the north hill just off the 8th hole of Stillwater Country Club. Mike graduated from Stillwater High School in 1943. He...
Frank Jacob Schaffer
Sep 1, 2017
Passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. Survived by wife of 66 years, Joan; daughters Sarah Schaffer and Ann Kilibarda; grandson Fritz (Erica) Kilibarda; granddaughters Christine, Lauren and Ashley Kilibarda; great-grandchildren Blaire and Franklin Kilibarda; and sisters Margaret Jasper and Harriett Brainerd. Preceded in death by parents Frank J. Schaffer, Sr. and Seraphia Leif Schaffer; brother David Schaffer; sister Joanne Brown;...
Ronald K Danielson
Aug 27, 2017
In loving memory of Ronald Kenneth Danielson, who earned his angel wings on August 27th, 2017. Survived by his mother, Emma Danielson; his soulmate and best friend, Mary Wilson; daughters, Amy Danielson and Carrisa Bonse; grandchildren, Joseph & Cheyanne Marlow and Aiden Bonse; sister, Yvonne and brothers, Don & John; nephews, Dan, Chris, Nick and Ryan. Also, survived by many...
Colleen Marie Anderson
Aug 26, 2017
Colleen Marie Anderson, beloved wife, mother, sister and “Amma” passed away at the age of 61 on August 26, 2017 with her family lovingly by her side in Stillwater, MN. She was born on February 8th, 1956 in Ottawa, Ontario to Dr. Daniel and Marie Anderson. She was the third of ten children. Colleen grew up in Taylors Falls, MN...
Peter Grant Chamberlain
Aug 11, 2017
Peter G. Chamberlain Beloved Father, Grandpa, Brother, Family Man, Age 75. Peter Chamberlain, a long-time resident of Stillwater, passed away August 11, 2017, after a brief illness. Pete was a devoted family man who was actively engaged in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and his extended family. His love of family history led him to become a genealogy buff,...
Jeanne Marie Downs-Luebker
Aug 8, 2017
Jeanne Marie Downs-Luebker died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Stillwater, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Jerry and Myrtle (Brown) Downs of Stillwater, her brother John Dudley Downs of Two Harbors, MN, her brother and sister-in-law Gerald Allen and Jane (Stucky) Downs of San Antonio, TX, her infant daughter Elizabeth Emma Louise Luebker and former husband...
Larry Kenneth Asmus
Jul 21, 2017
Larry K. Asmus 10/6/1940 – 7/21/2017 Lifetime Stillwater resident Loving Husband, Dad, and Papa. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Beverly; children, Pam (Mike) Carter, Brian (Sara) Asmus, Lisa (Dave O’Brien) Thompson, and Mike Asmus; grandchildren, Michaela, Caitlin, Madi, Ava, Cooper, Ella, Crosby, and Slim. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on...
Betty M Schmoeckel
Jul 20, 2017
Schmoeckel, Betty M. Loving Mom Grandma & Great-Grandma Betty died on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Estates at Greeley in Stillwater. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She is survived by son David (Donna); daughter Darlene; grandchildren Matthew (Beth), Erin (Todd) Gardner, Sarah (Taylor) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Isabelle Gardner, Samantha Gardner and Oliver Schmoeckel; sister Mildred Westcott;...
Helena Atkins
Jul 5, 2017
Helena Atkins, age 98 of Mahtomedi formerly of Stillwater passed away on July 5, 2017 at New Perspective Living in Mahtomedi. She was born on November 17, 1918 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. She is survived by her sister, Irene Doucette; daughter, Frances (Gary) Teed; son John Atkins; daughter-in-law, Judie Atkins; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Jerry Peter Kukuska
Jul 5, 2017
Jerry Kukuska, age 90 of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away on July 5, 2017 after enjoying a long life filled with family, friends, banter and laughter. His many loves included the Green Bay Packers, bowling, golfing, and a good beer. Jerry was a proud Navy and Army veteran and Andersen Windows retiree. Preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa and...
Hisako 'Betty' Wendt
May 29, 2017
Age 91, passed away May 29, 2017. Born March 21, 1926 in Nagano, Japan. She worked 27 years as a floral designer and 20 years as a Japanese dance instructor. She was a loving wife and adoring mother to her two boys. Preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Kimuyo, Terushige, Satoru, Shizuko, Tomiko, and Giichi. She was survived...
Walter George Gleason
May 27, 2017
Walter “Wally” George Gleason Age 88 Died Saturday, May 27, 2017 He was born the son of John A. and Mary Jane Gleason on September 1, 1928. He moved to Stillwater, Minnesota after marrying Iona (Kromrey) Gleason on May 16, 1953. He worked for and retired from the Washington County Highway Department. Walter also had a landscaping and tree trimming...
Mary Ann Kern
May 26, 2017
Mary Ann (McHugh) Kern passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 26, 2017. Mary was born on April 19, 1933 to Margaret McHugh of Goodhue, MN. She was raised and educated in Goodhue before moving to Minneapolis where she worked at the University of Minnesota, School of Engineering as a secretary. It was there that she met Glaydon...
