Local Obituaries
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...
Lois Dorothy Jenson
May 12, 2017
Jenson, Lois D. RN May 31, 1929 – May 12, 2017 Age 88, Formerly of Hopkins. Most recently of Bayport. Attended Luther College, Fairview School of Nursing. Longtime nurse at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Faithful member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hopkins. Survived by brothers, James and Paul; nieces, nephews and many friends. Service at 1:30 pm, May...
Kathleen Helen Maddock
Apr 23, 2017
Kathleen Maddock, age 75 of Stillwater, MN, passed away April 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jeff; children, Jennifer (John) Troia, Linus (Alison), Sondra (Chuck) Gustafson, and Christopher (Kryss); 7 grandchildren; brother, John McCormick; and sister, Jennifer (Gary) Hawkins. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on...
Mark Edward Gunderson
Apr 21, 2017
Mark E. Gunderson, age 89 of Stillwater, MN, died at home, April 21, 2017. Mark was a modest man and a role model: always a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He was kind, generous and welcoming; if you were his friend, it was a lifelong friendship. He loved to golf and he loved to laugh; his wit...
Thomas Bartkey
Apr 20, 2017
Thomas P. Bartkey ,age 74, of Stillwater, MN ,died peacefully at home on 4-20-17. He was born on January 13th ,1943, in Stillwater to Arthur and Mary Bartkey. He leaves behind his wife Anita and two children, Jeanne and Daniel. He will be missed by brothers Richard and Robert Bartkey, sister MaryAnn Kunde, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces and...
Joan Vivian Westrom
Apr 20, 2017
Westrom, Joan V. Age 90 of Stillwater Joan passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Golden Living Center – Greeley in Stillwater. Joan was born on September 27, 1926, the daughter of Gilbert and Adelle Garbe in Stillwater. She is survived by her Son; Tom (Robin) Westrom of Cranberry PA. Daughters; Joni (Jim) Seagreaves of Crystal River...
Larry G. Oswald
Apr 19, 2017
Private family services at a later date. Service Information Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery 6373 Osgood Avenue North Stillwater MN 55082
Marilyn T Keating
Apr 18, 2017
Marilyn T. (Murphy) Keating, age 82, died peacefully surrounded by family on April 18th. A Lady of the Holy Sepulcher, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Eugene Keating; her parents Thomas and Anne Murphy; and sisters, Anne Catmull and Joan Parker. Marilyn is survived by her children Matthew, Eileen (Mark) Douglass, Marguerite (Michael) O’Meara,...
Nina Williams
Apr 11, 2017
Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Service Information
Ruth Ella Mckean
Apr 11, 2017
McKean, Ruth Ella McKean, age 94, of Stillwater, MN,died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at The Gables at Boutwell’s Landing. Ruth was born on April 18, 1922 in Petersburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant and her son, Tom. She is survived by her nephews, Dennis, Douglas, and Brian. Private family services will be held at...
Virginia Weckwerth
Apr 10, 2017
Virginia "Tootie" Weckwerth, age 93 of Stillwater. Survived by her nephews; Vince (Bev), Scott, and Dave (Jill); Grand-nephew and niece Mike and Christine. Tootie was a lifetime resident of Stillwater and a Life-long Twins fan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 21, 2017 with...
Malcolm "Mac" H. Faust
Apr 8, 2017
Age 86, St. Paul, MN and Houlton, WI. Passed away April 8, 2017. Devoted husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death recently by his wife of 62 and ½ years, Helen T. Faust (née Walsh). Also, parents, Herbert and Mildred Faust; brother, Dick; sister, Pat (Terry) Reilly; sister-in-law, Phyllis; brother-in-law, Ray (Jane) Walsh; and many close relatives and friends. Survived...
Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Conners (Nee Schoenecker)
Mar 28, 2017
Nothing was more important to Bette than her faith and her family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Born on February 8, 1927 to Herb and Louise Schoenecker, Bette was one of 15 children. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 28, 2017 in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her...
Loann M Johnson
Mar 26, 2017
LoAnn M Johnson, age 64 of Stillwater, passed away March 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. LoAnn spent 31 years as an employee of District 834 working at Stillwater Area High School where she was a dedicated Pony fan, devoting much of her time to Pony athletics. She was also a supporter of...
