Local Obituaries

Jul 8, 2013

Utecht, Margaret Ann Our Loving Aunt Lifelong Stillwater Resident Margaret, age 82, died peacefully on July 8, 2013 at Boutwells Landing. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances (Chase) Utecht, her stepmother Helen (Reuter) Utecht, brothers Robert & Kenneth Utecht; sister Mary Jane Pierce, and her nephews Kenneth Utecht Jr. and Dale Pierce. She is survived by her...

Jul 7, 2013

Welshons, John Gordon of Stillwater, Minnesota January 1, 1937-July 7, 2013 Died peacefully on July 7, 2013, surrounded by his family. Survived by wife, Lois (Schrantz); son Tim (Ann); daughters Sarah (Stephen) Bennett, Kate (Scott) Mensen; brothers Benjamin (Margaret) and Mervyn (Echo) Welshons, and grandchildren Nicholas, Jack, and Daniel Welshons; Samuel, William, and John Bennett; Charlotte, Caroline, and Joseph Mensen....

Jun 22, 2013

Beloved Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma. Age 97 of Stillwater. Passed away June 22, 2013. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years Leonard; parents; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by daughters Judy (Hoyt) Jahnke & Jan (Jerry) Ulrich; son Bill (Sandy) Coler; grandchildren Chris (Jeff) Peterson, Tim (Debbie) Jahnke, Kim (Mark) Stigman, Tom (Jodi) Coler, Cindy (Matt) Fanta; great...

Jun 21, 2013

Curtis Swanson, born June 25, 1925, much beloved husband, dad, and grandpa died suddenly on June 21, 2013, just a few days before his 88th birthday. Survived by Margaret (Stohl), his high school sweetheart and wife of 66 years; four children: Bruce, Craig, Vicki (Mark) Kirkman, Debra (Dave) Dziuk; 9 grandchildren: Andrea, Michele, Curtis, Melissa, Mathew, Ashley, Erica, Patrick and...

Jun 15, 2013

Weiss, William David U.S. Navy Veteran Age 90 Of Oak Park Heights, passed away June 15, 2013. Served in the US Navy during WWII. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Ginny; children Carl, Carol (Fred) Carlson & Marykay; grandchildren Angie, Kelly, Stacy (Kris), Melissa, Ashley & Justin; great granddaughter Sophia; sisters Marjorie Mikesell & Barbara Zipperman; sister-in-law Irma Weiss;...

Jun 14, 2013

Age 83 of Mahtomedi. Died peacefully at home. Survived by loving and caring wife Pat; son Jim (Tracy); daughter Dr. Sarah; grandchildren Olivia, Amelia, J. McQuaid and Isabel; brothers Ben (Mary) and Peter (Mimi). Preceded in death by parents Ben and Henrietta; sisters Mary, Barbara and Henrietta. Jim was a many faceted man. He was born and raised in Pine...

Jun 9, 2013

Loving Husband Dad and grandpa Age 82 of Stillwater, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. Herb graduated from Johnson High School and the University of Minnesota. He served as an MP in the U.S. Army. He was a thirty five year employee of Northwestern Bell and also served as President of Seven Seas, Inc. Survived by loving wife Betty; children Susan...

Jun 9, 2013

Age 88 Of Oak Park Heights Passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013. Marlin was a dedicated father and grandfather. He worked as an entrepreneur, teacher, realtor and land developer. Marlin loved Jesus, his family and hard work. He was a true preservationist, planting thousands of trees in Washington County. Preceded in death by his parents Mikkel and Caroline Rygh; brothers...

Jun 3, 2013

Age 92 of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, June 03, 2013. A graduate of St Joseph's College, New York, she was a high school English teacher in Brooklyn. She met her husband, Noland, who was stationed with the Navy in New York during WWII. They married in 1944. She was preceded in death by Noland,...

May 25, 2013

Glenice A. (Jordahl) McGarry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bob, and her parents Olaf and Pearl (Boyd) Jordahl. Glenice was born in Adrian, MN on August 6, 1933 and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1951. She...

May 22, 2013

Age 93 of Stillwater Loving Mother and Grandma Avid gardener and baker. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Hodge Sr.) Van Tassel; grandchildren, Laura Christensen, Troy Van Tassel, Hodge Jr. Van Tassel, Lisa Bigaouette, Robert Donnett, Kimberly Buckmaster, Sara Donnett; 17 1/2 great grandchildren; her dog & companion, Chloe. Preceded in death by husband, Robert & son, Robert James. Memorial Service 1PM...

May 17, 2013

Gordon Johnson Age 90 of Bayport Died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his wife Esta and daughter Becky. Survived by his children; Sharon (Harlin) Heinen, Barb (Barb) Stanton, and Ron Johnson. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2013 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue N., Stillwater, MN...

May 17, 2013

Robert McGarry II Age 79 of Stillwater Family man and business owner Robert McGarry died Friday, May 17th 2013 from complications following surgery. Bob was born in Stillwater on December 10 1933, and he graduated in 1951 from Stillwater High School, where he played football and basketball. The Ponies remained a lifelong interest of his, and he enjoyed watching his...

May 13, 2013

Darlene Breault died suddenly, Monday, May 13, 2013 in Houlton, WI. Darlene was born May 11, 1939 in Somerset, WI, the daughter of Mark and Vera Raboin. Dar was a waitress for 42 years at Meister's Bar and Grill. She enjoyed talking with people which allowed her to enjoy her job for so many years. She was a beloved icon...

May 10, 2013

Went to join her beloved husband, Peter, on May 10, 2013. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Vernes and Lola; 3 brothers, Carl, Bill and Cyril. Survived by son, Mike (Sharon) and daughter, Mary (Arvin) Welle; 5 grandchildren, Molly (Todd) Grivna, Pat (Gina) Peschel, Dan (Shelly) Peschel, Brian (Amanda) Welle, Adam (Meredith) Welle; 11 great grandchildren; brother, James Robert Galagan;...

May 8, 2013

Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma. Age 90, of Stillwater, died on May 8, 2013. She is survived by her son Gregg and his wife Julie; grandaughters, Alisha (Jeff) Olson and Ashley (Bill) Raleigh; great grandaughter Madison Raleigh; nieces and other relatives and loving friends. Service Information Cemetery

Evergreen Memorial Gardens Mahtomedi MN

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May 1, 2013

Barbara Ann Moorhouse, 83 of Stillwater, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Arland; children Robert (Mary), Virginia, Colette (Robert) Schorr, Barbara Jean (Michael) Powers, Susan, Patrick (Amy), Judith (Randy) Hammons, and Joan (Scott) Bjork; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister Patricia Utecht. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 23, 2013

Ewald "Wally" Ryll of Orchard Park, NY, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2013 in MN, age 85, beloved husband of 59 years to Cecilia "Joanne" Ryll. Wally was born April 6, 1928 in Alexandrowka, Wolyn, Poland, and emigrated as an infant with his parents to British Columbia, Canada, where he grew up in Wembly, Leduc, Conrich, and Vernon. He...

Apr 19, 2013

Hooley, Joyce Age 85, of Stillwater MN Joyce died peacefully in her Stillwater home on April 19, 2013. Loving life to the very end, her last days were spent talking and laughing with her beloved husband Jack, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She found joy in everything she did. She played expert Bridge, golfed, skied, swam, played tennis, read, served...

Apr 18, 2013

Johnathon Henry Pohlen, age 16, of Houlton, Wisconsin passed suddenly on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Johnathon is survived by his parents; Lyle and Kerrie Pohlen; sisters Casandra and Michelle; grandparents Don (Judy) Cordie and great-grandma Gladys Broker; he is also survived by many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry (Edith) Pohlen and Harriet...