Local Obituaries
Roland "Bud" George Buchman
Feb 22, 2024
Roland "Bud" G Buchman, age 95 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away at home on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Bud was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm in Springbrook, Wisconsin. After high school he spent one year at Michigan Tech, served in the Army, then earned degrees in education (math and social studies) from the University of...
Charles Campbell Jensch
Feb 18, 2024
Charles "Herman" C. Jensch, of St. Paul, passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 94. Charlie was born April 15, 1929 in St. Paul. He graduated from St. Paul Academy in 1946 and from Williams College in 1950. Charlie then went on to the University of Michigan Law School, graduating in 1953. While at the University...
Roger Paul Mueller
Feb 10, 2024
Roger Paul Mueller, age 87 of Stillwater, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Roger was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Willmer and Marie (Mielke) Mueller. Roger graduated from Stillwater High School before proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Following his enlistment, Roger was united in marriage to Darleen Wieland on November 25, 1961. The couple were blessed with two...
Kevin James Charlsen
Jan 20, 2024
Kevin James Charlsen, age 76 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2024. He was born June 18, 1947 in Stillwater, where he grew up and graduated from Stillwater High School. Kevin was a proud National Guard veteran, a retired volunteer firefighter in Stillwater and a retired American Family Insurance agent. He loved spending time entertaining family and...
Gary Eugene Gipson
Jan 16, 2024
Gary Eugune Gipson, age 83 of Stillwater, passed away on January 16, 2024. Gary was born on September 13, 1940 in South Gate, California to Darlene Lubken. He was united in marriage to his wife Patricia on February 24, 1962. Gary was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat"; son Steve...
Mark A Sullivan
Jan 14, 2024
Mark A. Sullivan, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mark was united in marriage to Laura Miller on May 8, 1992. He was born in Stillwater to Dennis and Phyllis (Johnson) Sullivan. He attended Stillwater High School and was employed at Andersen Windows until his retirement in 2006. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. Mark...
Marcella Christine (Schell) Lantz
Jan 13, 2024
Lantz, Marcella "Marcie" nee Schell Lantz was born on December 23, 1925 in Stillwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christine (Junker) Schell; husband of 51 years, Bob; brother, Bob Schell, sisters, Donna Lindquist, and RoseMary Ste. Marie; brothers-in-law, John Lindquist and Dennis Ste. Marie; sister-in-law, Marjorie Schell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews....
Joyce H (Ritzer) Mehsikomer
Jan 8, 2024
Joyce Mehsikomer, age 95 of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away on January 8, 2024. Joyce, also known as Helen Joyce Mehsikomer, was born on August 31, 1928, to Albert and Helen (Runk) Ritzer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Joyce will be deeply missed by her three children: Patti (Keith) Hutchinson, Steve (Theresa) Mehsikomer, and Greg (Marie)...
Barbara Jerome
Dec 28, 2023
Barbara "Annie" Jerome (Nelson), age 79 of Oakdale, passed away December 28, 2023. Annie was born on January 27, 1944 in Duluth to Leonard "Red" and Barbara (Schmitz) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jamie Jerome; her love Joe Clemons; brothers Jack, Bill and Tom Nelson; nephews Tim and Steve Nelson; and niece Kellyn Nelson. Annie...
Gregory Patten
Dec 23, 2023
Gregory D. Patten, age 75 of New Richmond, was taken home to glory by the grace of his savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2023. Greg was born on November 22, 1948, the youngest of Howard and Mildred Patten's three children. Anyone that knew Greg knows that he lived to help people. He was a master when working with...
Demeter "John" Kalinoff
Dec 13, 2023
Demeter "John" Kalinoff, age 83 of New Brighton, formerly of Stillwater passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence. John is survived by his daughters, Karen (Paul) Oswood and Kristen (Scott) Jester; grandchildren, Madeleine, Elk, Rachel, Erin, Bethany, and Samuel; brother, Fred; sister, Louise Chickering; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first...
Deborah Payne Carter
Dec 10, 2023
Deborah P. Carter, age 72, of Stillwater, Minnesota-formerly of Louisa, Virginia-passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Estates of Greeley Care Center. Debbie was born January 16, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia to Charles and Ila (Hasher) Payne. After graduating from Patrick Henry High School, Debbie began her career with the State of Virginia as a human resources specialist...
James "Jim" Carl Swanson
Dec 10, 2023
James Carl Swanson (Swanny), 72 of Bayport, MN, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2023, from Alzheimer's disease, with his family lovingly by his side. Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 14, 1951, to Carl and Alice Swanson. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1969. Jim loved sports, whether playing,...
John Nicholas Wojtowicz
Dec 8, 2023
John N. Wojtowicz, age 94 of Stillwater, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. John was born on February 11, 1929 in St. Paul, one of a total of twelve children born to Nicholas and Karolina (Wawrzaszek) Wojtowicz. He enlisted in the US Navy on his 17th birthday, and because of his age, his mother had to sign for him to...
Martha Jane (Cooke) Stiller
Dec 5, 2023
Martha Jane Stiller, age 87, died suddenly in Stillwater, MN on December 5th, 2023. She had recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was born to Earl and Nell Cooke on September 1st, 1936, in Rochester, MN. She was a double gold medalist and bronze medalist in dance. She was a beloved coach with the Rochester Figure Skating Club and...
Elizabeth Ann (Hazelton) Rondeau
Dec 3, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Rondeau, age 91 of Bayport, MN passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1932 in Milaca Twp, MN to Evelyn (Belisle) and Grovenor Hazelton. Betty married the love of her life; Arnold Rondeau on June 7,1952 and they settled in Bayport and raised their family. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, fishing, camping, playing cards...
Paula Ann (Baribeau) Mcdonald
Nov 9, 2023
Paula A. (Baribeau) McDonald, age 67 of Stillwater, passed away November 9, 2023. Paula is survived by her husband Mike "Slinger"; children Jason and Molly; step-daughter Kali; several grandchildren; father Russell Baribeau; sister Lavonne (Don) Saunders; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of Paula's life will be held at a later date.
Phyllis Effie (Johnson) Sullivan
Nov 5, 2023
Phyllis E. Sullivan, age 97, passed away on November 5, 2023 at her home. Phyllis was the widow of Dennis J. Sullivan. They shared 55 years of marriage. She was born in Marine on St. Croix to Bernard and Effie Johnson. She attended Stillwater High School and was employed at Unisys. She was a member of the Church of St....
Lyle Carl Doerr
Nov 5, 2023
Lyle Carl Doerr, age 92, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of Stillwater. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1949, attended Macalester College and the University of Minnesota where he studied architectural design. He worked in that capacity for 16 years and...
Elizabeth Marie (Pingle) Harper
Nov 1, 2023
Elizabeth Marie Harper, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away on November 1, 2023. Betty will be greatly missed by her children Paul (Bliss), John (Deborah), Jean (Wynn) Curtiss and James (Patricia); grandchildren Molly (Julian), Katie, Andrew, Ben, Emily (Jacob), Laura, Tommy, Grace, Monica and Joe; and other beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
