Local Obituaries
Alvera Anonson
May 14, 2011
Funeral Service 11 am Thursday May 19, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bayport. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interement Oakwood Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. Service Information
Ronard G. Harjes
May 9, 2011
Ronald G. Harjes, age 63, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Anne Harjes and brother Larry Harjes. Survived by his nephew Dan (Melynda) Harjes. Ron retired from the Minnesota National Guard where he was a mechanic for 22 years. He was also a member of the Detroit Lakes Eagles Club. Interment Fort Snelling National...
John David Petrisko
May 8, 2011
Petrisko, John D. Of Stillwater. 8-8-1930 ~ 5-8-2011. Slipped away quietly at Lakeview Hospice Gathering after a long journey of extended illness. Born at Aliquippa, PA to Andrew and Caroline Petrisko. Educated at St. Titus School, St. Veronica High School, Duquesne University (BS), Pittsburgh, University of Minnesota (MS), U.S. Army 1954-1956 at Orleans, France, thirty-three year 3M Retiree-Abrasives/BSCP. Survived by...
Marcella M. Collova
Apr 30, 2011
Marcella M. Collova, a blessing of 85 yrs, of Osceola, WI. Preceded in death by husband Chuck. Survived by 8 children Lorrie (Bob) Wood, Tom, Pat (Laurie), Charlie (Cindy), Larry (Sue), Rose (Steve) Bussjaeger, Phil (Pam), Matt (Pam); 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother Pete (Shirley) Sadowski; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday May...
Olive G. Bellman
Apr 10, 2011
Olive G. Bellman (Sherrard) Age 89, of Stillwater, MN. Passed away on April 10, 2011. Pre- ceded in death by husband, John, parents Joseph and Minnie Sherrard, and 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters Kathie (Peter) Derrick, Debra (Daryl Asmus), and Patricia, granddaughters Elizabeth and Rebecca, and sister Julie Thorsheim Johnson. Memorial service will be held at the First...
Ruth Peterson
Apr 2, 2011
Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harry D. Peterson, in 2007, parents Herman and Anna Pohl, four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Janet Kilkelly of Stillwater; sons Wayne Peterson of Ladysmith, WI, Stephen (Jackie) Peterson of Hudson,...
Marcella Fisher
Mar 26, 2011
Marcella Fisher, age 89, formerly of Stillwater. Born 23 December 1921 to Eli and Frieda Schrank. Mom graduated from Stillwater HS and earned her teacher's degree from Winona College by working summers and cleaning houses. Her first teaching was a Grant County one room prairie school house teaching 18 students from grades 1-8 in 1943. In mom's 41 year teaching...
Mary A. Borden
Mar 21, 2011
Mary A. Borden Age 93 Of Stillwater Preceded in death by husband Russell H. Borden and son-in-law Arthur Urbanek. Survived by children Phyllis Urbanek, Jim (Sue) Borden, Yvonne (William) Dabruzzi, Don (Janelle) Borden; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Joe Vanderwal; sister Edna Ludowese; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday March 24, 2011 at St....
Diane Betty Kever
Mar 20, 2011
Nee Magistad Loved By Many. Survived by beloved daughter Mindy (Matt) Reller; grandchildren Alison & Wyatt; many other family and friends. Service 6:00 p.m. Friday March 25, 2011 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater. Visitation one hour prior to service. Service Information
John A. Berschens
Mar 17, 2011
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Survived by wife Jan; daughters Jean Ann, Mary Jo (Ray) Davis and Susi; grandchildren Brandi, Justin, Bram and Corry; sister Jane Nordquist; many other family and friends. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresterâ
Pauline H. (Dufresne) De Cosse
Mar 15, 2011
De Cosse, Pauline (Dufresne) Of Stillwater Beloved wife of Norman J. Dufresne. Passed away peacefully after a battle with lung cancer. She was born to Herbert and Amanda De Cosse in Somerset, WI and preceded in death by her parents and five brothers and sisters; Jeanne, Ruth, Vilbon, Bernard, and Herbert Jr. Survived by husband Norman J. Dufresne and his...
Mary Catherine Dewitt
Mar 15, 2011
Mary Catherine DeWitt of Stillwater, MN & Rio Verde, AZ. Born 3/9/28 in St. Paul, died 3/15/11, at her Stillwater home. Loving & beautiful wife, mother & Nana. Preceded in death by Gene, her husband of 61 years, on 1/29/11, parents Alfons & Catherine Yzermans, sisters Teresa, Joan, Rose, brothers Louis, Arthur, & Joseph. Survived by children Greg, John, David...
Nathaniel P. Langford
Mar 11, 2011
Nathaniel Pitt Langford, age 66, of Somerset, WI, died on March 11, 2011. Nathaniel was born the son of Theodore and Josephine (Neumeier) Langford on October 21, 1944 in Stillwater, MN. Nat (nick-named Tan) spent his career at 3M as a chemist. He enjoyed playing golf, heading to Anna Marie Island, FL during the winter months, and spending time with...
Gerald J. Runk
Mar 9, 2011
Beloved Husband & Father. Preceded in death by parents Gerald and Mary. Survived by his wife Mischelle; sons Erin, Cayle, and Andrew; sisters Kay Yanish and Mary Ann Langer; brother Michael. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Monday March 14, 2001 at ST. MICHAELâ
Donald R. Heaney
Mar 5, 2011
Donald R. Heaney, age 87, of Stillwater, formerly of Elk River, Sandstone and South St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Helen, son Dr. Richard DDS and granddaughter Kaylyn Stoutenburg; brother Bernard and Thomas. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Bernice; children Diane (Dale) Daniel and their children Caitlin & Evan; Steven (Lynn) and...
