Local Obituaries

Nov 24, 2014

Services for Lillian will be at a later date. Please check back for details. Thank you. Service Information

Nov 23, 2014

David “Choc” Junker, age 80 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on Sunday, November, 23, 2014 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Choc was born September 11, 1934 in Stillwater, the son of Joseph and Iva (Hagen) Junker. He was a lifelong resident of the Stillwater. He spent most of his working career as a self- employed landscaper hiring numerous local kids...

Nov 17, 2014

Robert John Ackerson, age 88 and long-time Stillwater resident. A true gentleman who passed with grace. Family observance only. Service Information

Nov 15, 2014

Tommy was born October 30, 1918 in Alvord, Iowa. He passed away November 15, 2014 in Stillwater. He is survived by his daughter Teri Selden; son Greg Thompson; grandchildren Charlie Selden, Amanda (Chris) Rick, Tyrus Thompson, Peter Thompson; great grandson Calvin Rick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verle; parents Dallas and Elizabeth...

Nov 8, 2014

McGinnis, John “Jack” In Loving Memory 1931-2014 Jack died peacefully, in his home, at the age of 83. He was a Korean War veteran, enjoyed playing cards, hunting, golfing, fishing, and sitting by the fire at his home by the lake. Jack lived his life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in...

Nov 6, 2014

Died peacefully at home on November 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by wife, Margaret (Shields); sons Benjamin Jr. (Barbara), Eric (Amy); daughters Ann (Robert) Ordyniec, Nora (David) Vernon; grandchildren Katherine and Ian Welshons; Elizabeth Ordyniec; Alexandria Wright (Douglas), Jacob, Isaac, and Charlotte Welshons; Claire and Maxwell Tuchel; Michael, Grant and Laurel Vernon; and great-granddaughter Roslyn Wright; Sisters-in-law...

Nov 3, 2014

Wald, Margaret Marie Loving Wife, Mom & Nana February 12, 1922 – November 3, 2014 Survived by her children Jeanne (James) Smith, John (Nancy Jo), Jan Radinzel (Del Knutson); grandchildren Micah (Julie), Noah (Nicole Murray), Jonah (Maren), Shannon (Bobby), Jenny, Marc; 8 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years, Duke. Marge...

Oct 30, 2014

Diane M. Nelson Loving Mom Grandma, Great-Grandma Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 82 on October 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband Wade; parents, Emil and Ann Balfanz; and brother Richard Balfanz. Survived by children Roxane (Scott) Buege, Bob (Michele) Nelson, Tim (Nancy) Nelson, Karen Nelson; 8 grandchildren, Chad (Leiyang) Buege,...

Oct 28, 2014

Age 55 of Roberts, Wisconsin, formerly of Bayport, Minnesota, Becky passed away suddenly from complications of acute leukemia on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Becky was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ann Parent. Becky is survived by her loving family, husband Mark, son Matthew, and daughter Shannon, siblings Kathy Green, Craig (Bonnie)...

Sep 16, 2014

Age 86 of Stillwater Died September 16, 2014 Visitation will be on Monday, September 22, 2014 from 4-7 PM at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue N., Stillwater. Burial will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10:15 AM in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Please arrive at 10 AM in Assembly Area #4. Service Information Cemetery

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Sep 12, 2014

Age 86 Tommie passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014 surrounded by her children. She is survived by her children Danny (Sharon), Michael (Robbie), Judye (Joe), Randy (Dawn), Maynard (Brenda), Chris (Craig), and Dawn (Kevin); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Tommie had a great love for her horses, big band music and her family. Service Information

Sep 10, 2014

Age 88 of Stillwater. Formerly of Little Canada. Died September 10, 2014. She was born in Stillwater, the daughter of Joseph G. and Loretto (Simonet) O'Brien. Preceded in death by her husband Gordon Forbes; brothers Jim and William O'Brien; sister Maureen Palmer. Survived by daughters Nancy (Stan) and Jo; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brother Joseph (Mary) O'Brien; sisters-in-law Marge...

Sep 8, 2014

Age 78 of Stillwater, MN Passed away on September 8th surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her parents and sons Thomas and Frank. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard; sons Patrick (Marion), Michael (Julie), Rick; daughters Kathleen (Mark), Mary (Jon); and many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM...

Sep 2, 2014

Geiger, Ruth Elva Baribeau Loving Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, & Great-Great Grandma Age 97 of Stillwater, died September 2, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Linden in Stillwater, Minnesota. Ruth was born Januray 23, 1917 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Vera Harkness. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Raymond V. Baribeau and Norman Geiger; daughter...

Sep 2, 2014

Guion, Milton C. Wonderful Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Great-Great Grandpa Age 89, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Stillwater, Minnesota. Milt was a WWII Veteran involved in the Normandy invasion. He was employed at Control Data for 18 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater, American Legion,...

Aug 16, 2014

Passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Joe was born August 13, 1941 in Baraboo, WI to Ray and Helen Albert. Joe spent his early years in Wisconsin and Iowa, settling in Minneapolis and graduating from Osseo Senior High in 1959. He served in the US Navy on board the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier, followed by the Naval...

Aug 12, 2014

Age 91 Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Ernest; her parents George and Lydia Johnson; granddaughter Holly. Survived by children James Kluedtke of Shell Lake, WI, Linda (David) Simonet of Stillwater and Sandra Kluedtke of Lakeland; grandchildren Peter, Melissa, Matthew (Lisa), George Simonet and Jason (Hannah) Kluedtke; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 2PM on Saturday, August 16th at...

Aug 11, 2014

Age 97 Longtime resident of Bayport. Marion C. Thompson passed away peacefully on August 11, 2014 from congestive heart failure at the age of 97. She was born on October 12, 1916 to Fred G. and Edla S. (Peterson) Thompson on the family farm outside of Cushing, WI. At an early age Marion and her family moved to Bayport and...

Aug 11, 2014

Mary C. “Geega” McCabe Beloved wife, mother, grandmother Age 94 died August 11, 2014 in Stillwater Mary was born on June 30, 1920 in Hibbing, MN to Domenic and Annunziatta (Tanturri) Albani. She attended junior college in Hibbing for two years before graduating from St. Catherine University, St. Paul in Library Science. After working in Kansas City, she returned to...

Aug 10, 2014

Sally, age 88, was a woman with a warm heart and a ready smile. Her friendly spirit was evident to all and she easily developed and nurtured connections with those around her. Active volunteer with Prison Ministry, Cursillo and Episcopal Church activities . Survived by children, Leslie, Megan and Jim and grandchildren, Anna (Adam), Leah (Jim), Joe, Jocelyn, Adam, and...