Local Obituaries
Grace Ann Van Norman
Sep 11, 2015
Grace Van Norman (nee Montgomery) The Light and Laughter of our Hearts Age 36, died unexpectedly on September 8, 2015. Grace is survived by her husband, Tod Van Norman; father, Bruce Montgomery and step-mother, Linda; mother, Julie Ann Montgomery; sisters, Emily Montgomery-Hennessy (Pete St. Martin, Paul Hennessy), Elizabeth Montgomery (Sadi Khan), and Anna Montgomery (Chris Peters); and a host of...
Patricia Susan Collins (Nee Samek)
Aug 22, 2015
Age 70 of Stillwater, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Patricia is survived by her children; Deb (Scott) Johnson, Ken Schorr, and Corrine Schorr; grandchildren, Anthony and Hannah; brothers, Phil and Dave Samek. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Collins and her parents, Donald and Dorothy Samek. Mass of Christian Burial...
Mary Jean Stewart
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Jean, age 86, lifelong resident of the St. Croix Valley, was born June 12, 1929 and passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015. Mary Jean grew up in Bayport and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1947 and from the University of Minnesota in 1952. Mary Jean is preceded in death by her father and mother; Ray and Mary...
Mark Crimmins
Aug 8, 2015
Mark Crimmins, of Stillwater, formerly of Lake Elmo, age 86, passed away on August 8, 2015 of cancer at his residence. He was born to Jerome and Maude (nee Enos) Crimmins on January 3, 1929 in Stillwater. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Olive Crimmins; brothers Joseph, Charles, Robert, Lee, George, John and James. He is survived...
Donald Hickman Anderson
Jul 29, 2015
Donald Hickman Anderson, age 89, longtime resident of Bayport, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, American Legion Bayport Post 491, Toastmasters, and Stillwater Country Club. Don was a graduate of Hamline University, and a longtime employee of 3M....
Leland Duane Schultz
Jul 28, 2015
Leland Duane Schultz, Sr., age 92 of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his residence. Leland was born May 12, 1923, in Plum City, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick and Marie (Cowley) Schultz. Leland served as a Merchant Marine Radio Officer for 7 voyages during World War II. He is survived by his loving...
William (Bill) Allen Bentzin
Jul 24, 2015
William (Bill) Bentzin, the son of Frank and Winifred (Hilbelink) Bentzin was born July 17, 1934 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He had two brothers, Lowell and Frank, and one sister, Mardell. The family later moved to Austin, Minnesota. Bill graduated from Austin High School in 1952 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in...
James L. Buege
Jul 4, 2015
Jim, age 66, passed away from natural causes on July 4, 2015, leaving behind a devoted and loving partner, Martha. Jim is also survived by his daughters, Jessica and Erica; Martha’s daughter Amallia; brothers, Scott and Tom; sisters-in-law, Roxi and Joni; grandchildren, Mary, Tim and Madeline; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Danny, Chad, Mark, and Lindsey. Preceded in death by his...
Amos W. Schultz
Jul 3, 2015
Amos “Mick” Schultz died peacefully on July 3 in Stillwater, just a month shy of his 99th birthday. Mick was born in Stillwater and raised on the family homestead in West Lakeland Township that was established by his immigrant grandparents in the late 1890s. Mick’s father died when he was just 12. Along with his beloved mother, Theresa, and with...
Marion Weiss
Jul 2, 2015
Marion, age 86, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 2, 2015 at her home. Marion was born on September 13, 1928 in Stillwater, the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Johnson) Wagner. She grew up and attended school in Stillwater. She earned her RN degree from the Minneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing and was employed as...
Joe Allard
Jul 2, 2015
Francis Joseph Allard Jr., age 75, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away July 2, 2015, at The Lighthouse of Mahtomedi from Amyloid Angiopathy and Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Green Bay, WI, on Nov. 5, 1939, to Francis J. Allard and Marguerite (Simonet) Allard. Preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Rosella (VanVonderen) Allard; infant brother, Joseph; brothers, John,...
Todd Eric Johnson
Jun 25, 2015
Todd Eric Johnson, age 54 of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2015. Todd was born April 22, 1961 in St. Paul, the son of Gregg and Helen (Smolik) Johnson. He was employed as a Tool and Die maker for over thirty years at Modernistic, Inc. in Stillwater. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and Gopher hockey. Todd is survived by...
Suzanne Marie Keeley
Jun 24, 2015
Suzanne (Lauseng) Keeley July 28, 1940 – June 24, 2015 Our beautiful “Suzy Q” left this earth on a gorgeous summer day and has gone to heaven where she will be greeted by our Heavenly Father, her parents, son Kent, sisters Joanne and Carolyn, brother Pete, and other family members and friends. In the company of those who have gone...
Charles David Annis
Jun 20, 2015
Service Information Visitation
Wednesday, July 1 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Simonet Funeral Home 6429 Osgood Ave.N. Stillwater MN 55082
Lloyd Ivan Zieske
Jun 19, 2015
Lloyd Ivan Zieske, age 89 of Stillwater, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Brookdale of Blaine Assisted Living. He was born and raised in the Courtland/New Ulm, MN area. After high school he entered the Army and served his country during WWII. Following the war he received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U of MN. Lloyd...
Stanford "Buster" Eugene Lassen
Jun 10, 2015
Age 87 of Stillwater, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Greeley. Survived by his siblings, Warren Lassen, Elaine (Andy) Salitros, and Beverly Follett. He is also survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082...
Mary Ellen Jones
Jun 9, 2015
Age 60 of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Julia Eichten. Survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jeffrey, of 37 years; and son, Nicholas; siblings, Estia (Deborah) Eichten, Becky (Brian) Benson, David (Margy) Eichten, Joseph (Karen) Eichten, and Edward (Julie)...
Arleene Margaret Meyer
Jun 6, 2015
Age 92 of Bayport was called home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2015. She served as a Registered Nurse in the U.S. Navy during WWII and continued to provide private duty care during her career. She was the longest residing resident at Croixdale in Bayport. Survived by her children, Mary Kane (Jerry), Cindy Thomas (Jeff), Chuck Meyer...
James William Steele
Jun 6, 2015
Steele, James Age 88 Of Stillwater, On June 6, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Daniel and Augusta (Erlitz) Steele; brother, Daniel; and sister, Joanne. Survived by sons, Michael (Carol), David (Deborah); grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick), Daniel (Kelly), Mary, Caitlin, and Anna; and great-grandsons, Dominick, Walter, and George. Private family interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bayport. Service Information
Lois V. Edstrom
May 28, 2015
Lois Edstrom, age 96 of Stillwater passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Golden Living Greeley. Survived by her two sons, Dick (Julie), Bob (Julie); grandchildren, Brett, Lane, Kristina, Matt, Erik and Andrew; and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Edstrom; and her parents. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 1,...
