Local Obituaries
Betty H. Gfrerer
Feb 4, 2011
Betty H. Gfrerer, 91, died peacefully in Baxter, MN on Friday, February 4, 2011. Prior to moving to Baxter in 2010, she resided in Stillwater since 1947. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at St. Maryâ
Eugene Richard Dewitt
Jan 29, 2011
Eugene Richard DeWitt Of Stillwater & Rio Verde, AZ. Born 6/9/28, Florence, MN, died 1/29/11 at their Rio Verde home. Survived by Mary, his loving, devoted wife of 61 years; sons Greg, John, David (Pam), Paul (Becky) and daughter Nell Allen (John); grandchildren Jennifer, Luke, Allison, Nick, Caity, Rodrigo and Magdalena. Gene and Mary owned and operated DeWittsâ
Donald J. Valsvik
Jan 26, 2011
Born in Rochester, MN Aug. 14, 1922. Died peacefully January 26, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Stillwater. Don was a WWII Veteran, US Air Force, he was a trainer pilot. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy (Swanson) Valsvik; parents Joseph Valsvik, Rochester and Amanda Schwaderer, Guthrie Center, Iowa; daughter Karen Ann. Survived by children, Lee Valsvik (Holly Boyer), Jon Valsvik,...
Marian J. Reier
Jan 24, 2011
Beloved wife, mom, granma, auntie, friend, 74 of Bayport. Died Monday January 24, 2011, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Marian is survived by husband of 57 years, Robert; daughters Barbara (John) Chase and Wendee (Chuck) Jones, son, Mark (Karen) Reier; grandchildren Cian (Amy) Chase, and Hollie Chase, Shelbee and Whitnee Jones, Brian and Kristine Reier. Marian proudly...
Lois F. Simonson
Jan 24, 2011
Lois F. Simonson age 75 of Bayport/Stillwater Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Olive and Herman Anderson; infant daughter Tracy Lee; husband, Richard; sister, Donna Lichtenberg. Survived by children Terry Nerby (Rick Halvorson), Ricky (Cindy) Melby, Sandy (Gary) Lindeman; grandchildren Grant, Taylor, Shelby, Kendra; sister Mary Kelly (Joe)...
Frank E. Bremer
Jan 22, 2011
Bremer, Jr., Frank E. age 89, of St. Paul and recently of Stillwater and Woodbury Health Care Center, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Born Oct. 15, 1921 in St. Paul, Minn., Frank was the son of the late Frank E. and Agnes (Hensler) Bremer, Sr. Frank worked in engineering and management for Bendix in South Bend, Ind. and American Hoist...
Robert E. Eardley
Jan 16, 2011
Robert E. Eardley, age 91, retired Major USAF, WWII Veteran. Of Star Prairie, WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN, died Jan. 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion, and his daughter Susan Johnson. He is survived by his loving children; son Jim (Nita) of Tulsa, OK, daughter Margaret (David) Eichten of Stillwater; son-in-law Brian Johnson of Eden...
Clarence W. Albrecht
Jan 14, 2011
Clarence W. Albrecht, age 84, of Stillwater. US Navy WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Emil and Clara; son David, sister Edna Erler and brother Raymond. Survived by wife Florence; children Linda (Bob) Burger, Marge (Greg) Sutter, Jeffrey; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Violet Kern; many other relatives; and good friend Glenn Crain. He worked for Andersen Corporation for...
Loretta C. Weissenborn
Jan 10, 2011
Loretta C. Weissenborn nee Hughes age 90 of Stillwater Loving Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, Sister Preceded in death by parents John & Clara; 9 brothers; husbands Ted Carlson & Rollie Weissenborn. Survived by her loving children Bob (Sue) Carlson, Mary Tennant, Helen Strong, Loretta (Ted) Tryke, Joe Weissenborn; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren;...
James F. Lammers
Dec 30, 2010
James F. Lammers, of Stillwater, age 69. Passed away suddenly at his home on December 30, 2010. He was a graduate of Stillwater High School, Carleton College, and University of Minnesota Law School. He was a founding partner of the Eckberg Lammers law firm. He served as the City Attorney of Woodbury for 40 years. Jim received many awards for...
Wanda L. Donahue
Dec 27, 2010
Preceded in death by husband Jack; two brothers and two sisters. Survived by son Patrick (Trudy); daughters Diane (Dave) Leduc and Susan Gramenz (Terry Vanderveer); 11 grandchildren; 7great grandchildren; brother Victor (Marie) Shepherd. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00AM Thursday December 30, 2010 at ST. MICHAELâ
Lorraine M. Myer
Dec 23, 2010
Lorraine M. Myer Age 79 of Woodbury. Formerly of Stillwater. Loving Mom, Grandma, and GG. Died 12/23/2010. Preceded in death by husband Mel; sister Eleanor; brother Walter. Survived by son Dave (Mary); daughter Jean; grandchildren Matt (Cara) and Chelcee; great-grandchildren Kylee, Coleman; and 3 siblings. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday December 29, 2010, ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH 409...
Mary Louise Emanuelson
Dec 18, 2010
nee Raduenz. Lifetime Stillwater rsident, age 75 on December 18, 2010. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Angel. Survived by children Mary Ann, Beth (Jim), and John; grandsons Evan and Weston; siter Marge (Dennis) Galowitz; sister-in-law Jean Dugan of Palo Alto, CA; nephews: Lisa and Lori Raduenz, and Michael (Shelley) Galowitz. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wedensday December 22,...
Jerrald Wayne Brown
Dec 16, 2010
Jerrald Wayne Brown, age 83, of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 16, 2010. He was born April 2, 1927 the son of Carroll and Viola (Bailey) Brown. He married Suzanne Stussi on August 26, 1948 in Stillwater. He owned Associated Printers in North Hudson, WI until his retirement. He is survived by his children Nancy...
Lorna M. Burke
Dec 12, 2010
Burke, Lorna M. Nee Allenson Age 86 of Marine on St. Croix Passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; son, Paul; sisters Jean Hering and Patricia Bell. Survived by children Kevin (Sandy), Charlie (Pam), Mary (Roger), (Debbie), and Amy (Dave) Krattley; grandchildren Rob, Ally, McKenzie, Willem, Trace, Martina and great grandchild Piper. Funeral 3:00...
Ellen C. Colombo
Dec 12, 2010
Ellen C. Colombo, nee Sommers, of Stillwater. Passed away Sunday December 12, 2010. She was 99. Preceded in death by husband Charles Colombo. Survived by children Kay (Len) Gudmunson. Karen, and Chuck (Vicki); 3 grandchildren Kim (Joe) Pond, Erik and Scott (Sarah) Gudmunson; and 3 great-grandchildren Austin and Jasmine Gudmunson, and Jaxon Pond. Private family service will be held. Memorials...
