Local Obituaries
Eunice A. Melsby
Feb 1, 2012
Eunice A. Melsby, age 88, beloved wife and mother. Preceded in death by husband Orville; parents Harry and Agnes Little of Watertown, SD; brothers Ed (Laura) Little of CA; George (Dorothy) Little of Denver, CO, Leonard Little of SD; Archie (Betty) Little of SD, and sister Viola Boggs of Denver, CO. Survived by daughter Mary (Mike) Pavlovich of Stillwater, MN;...
Kathleen N. Heaney
Jan 25, 2012
Passed away peacefully on January 25, 2012 with her family by her side. Survived by parents Ed & Nancy; brothers Berk, Shawn, and Steve; sister Laurie; other family and friends. She taught us all valuable lessons, she was our â
Sydney Bartkey
Jan 22, 2012
Preceded in death by parents Ottlig(Brion) and Emil Bartkey, brothers Art, Leo, Gilbert, Erwin and Philip, nephew Jim Bartkey. Survived by nieces and nephews Joan Mariana (David), Tom (Anita), Dick (Mary), Eugene (Sophia), Kathy Muellner (Dick), Margaret McKane, Mary Kunde (Russell), Gary (Carole), Robert (Monica), Patty Miller (Mike), and David (Deanne). Many great nieces and nephews especially Michele Clemens and...
Evelyn M. Routier
Jan 20, 2012
Evelyn Marie Routier (nee Loonan) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother 88, of Stillwater Died peacefully January 20, 2012 with family at her side. Preceded in death by devoted husband of 63 years Bill Routier; parents Anna and Thomas Loonan; brother Russell Loonan, sister Carola Russell, sisters-in-law Jean Loonan, and Therese Loonan. Survived by brothers James(Pat) Loonan, Thomas Loonan and brother-in-law Joe...
Harmon "Butch" Cox
Jan 20, 2012
Survived by loving wife Lisa, many family members, friends and neighbors. Harmon was born in Minneapolis, MN. He was a US Marine and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Harmon enjoyed family, friends, laughter, travel and free food. After 28 yrs Harmon retired from the MN Department of Corrections. A gather of family and friends to celebrate his...
Dean T. Carlson
Jan 15, 2012
Dean T. Carlson, age 78, of Stillwater. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa. Preceded in death by parents Marvin and Lucy; brother-in-law Sam Barclay. Survived by loving wife of 55 yrs. Emilie; children Cathy (James) Rochel, Tom (Sheryl) Carlson, John (Carrie) Carlson; grandchildren Craig Rochel, Nicole (Ian) Smith, Cody Rochel, Bjorn, Patrick, and Katie Carlson, Frank, Tony, and Joe Carlson; siblings Marvin...
Roger Bruett
Jan 8, 2012
Beloved Husband ,Daddy, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Russell & Roselind. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne; children Denise (Scott) Erickson, Jackie (Kevin) Day, Russ (Laura); 7 grandchildren Ashley (Nick), Kyle, Alexandra, Tyler, Mitchel, Kallie & Jacob; sisters Rachelle, Renita & Robin; many other family...
Colonel James C. "Jim" Graham Ii
Jan 5, 2012
Preceded in death by wife Orlein. Survived by children Ruth (Mark) Bevacqua, Nan (Kirk) Corson, Jim III (Connie) Graham; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lois Meyer, brother-in-law Don Harris; sister-in-law Margaret Gamber Langholz; many nieces and nephews. Jim served for 26 years as an Air National Guard pilot. He served in 3 wars WWII, Korea, & Vietnam. He retired as...
Frank Riplinger
Jan 3, 2012
Age 99 of Marine on St. Croix on January 3, 2012. Preceded in death by wife Geraldine. Survived by son Rodney; other family. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Monday January 9, 2012 at ST. MARYâ
Gladys Minder
Dec 31, 2011
Minder, Gladys I. (Fehling) Age 94, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 in Naples, Florida. Gladys ('Glady') was born in Minneapolis on August 26, 1917 to Blanche (Round) and Arthur Fehling. A 1934 graduate of Miller Vocational High School, she became a pioneering business woman as the owner of Branham Letter Service, Inc. and was an active and honorary...
Gary Robert Berggren
Dec 29, 2011
Berggren, Gary Robert, age 66 of St. Paul died Thursday, December 29th in his Saint Paul home. He was born June 24, 1945 in Stillwater, Minnesota and graduated with a bachelorâ
Richard C. Mcconaughey
Dec 29, 2011
Richard C. McConaughey "Dick", age 82, of Houlton, WI. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law. Survived by wife of 62 yrs. Phyllis; sons Steve (Gin), Scott (Barbara), Shawn (Barbara); daughters Shelley (Kevin) Keller, Susan (Jerry) Fitzenberger, Sheryl McConaughey; grandchildren Michael, Matthew, David, Daniel, Derek, Keegan, Kyle, Jeremy, Heather, Nathaniel, Megan, Melissa, Jared, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Vanessa, Tiffany, Lynsi, Valerie;...
Peter D. Eldredge
Dec 27, 2011
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Preceded in death by daughter Lisa and sister Mary. Survived by wife Judy; daughter Tina; grandchildren Nathan, Teanna, Kenyatta, & Corey; brothers Tony (Shirley) & Skipper; sister-in-law Marie Gorton (Richard); brother-in-law Chuck Pechmann (Anne); nephew John; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 3, 2011 at ST. MICHAELâ
Mary Kay Munson
Dec 23, 2011
Retired Washington Co. Employee Passed away December 23, 2011. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth. Survived by sons Robert J. (Kim)(special friend Traci Brown) of Stillwater and John L. (Michelle) of Auburn, WA.; four grandchildren Ryan, Nisha, Jared & Kailee Munson; 3 great-grandchildren Hope, Faith & Justice; sister Eileen R. Peterson; nephews Paul D. Peterson & William V. Peterson; nieces...
Jon R. Swenson
Dec 23, 2011
Jon R. Swenson, 75, lifelong educator and former Stillwater High School principal died on December 23. He left a legacy of excellence and dedication to quality education. Jon was born January 5, 1936 in Lake Mills, IA to Josephine and T. Melvin Swenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. He is predeceased by his parents,...
Robert Anthony Wilfer
Dec 21, 2011
Robert Anthony Wilfer, our beloved father, died peacefully, in comfort, fully surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Riva Lee Wilfer. He is survived by his children Judy Rangel, Jennifer Wedan (Jeff Wedan), Clayton Wilfer (Heidi Wilfer) Leah Smith (Justin Smith), Mary Konu, Sally Sell (Jesse Sell), and his ten grandchildren, Brandon and Marisa...
Phillip J. Pearsall Sr.
Dec 17, 2011
Founding member of the Apple Valley City Council. 30 yr. career at Unisys. Ham Radio Operator KC5LXC. Preceded in death by brother William. Survived by wife of 62 yrs. Elsie; children Linda (Geoff) King, Deborah (Bill) Smith, Jim (Carol Marsyla); grandchildren Jenny, Jessica, Jodi, Galen, Rachel, Heather, Vessa, Katarina; great-grandchildren Annie and baby boy Mass. Memorial Service 2 PM Wednesday...
David S. Parkhurst
Dec 17, 2011
David Sargent Parkhurst died peacefully on December 17th, five days short of his 89th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy, and his adoring children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Ann & Steve Wolff, Steve & Diane Parkhurst, Doug, Sara, Maverick & Olympia Wolff, Brad, Lesley & yet to be born Kingsley Wolff, Tom Wolff & Jenny...
