Local Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Susan Reed Crouse, age 63 of Stillwater, MN Sue was born in Livonia, MI on May 22, 1960 and passed away at home on Oct. 4, 2023 of rectal cancer. Preceded in death by daughter Laura McDonald, parents David and Alfreda Reed, survived by husband Alan (Al), daughter Jacquelyn (Jackie) McDonald (Seattle, WA), niece/sister, Joan Fay (Port Angeles, WA),...

Sep 29, 2023

James "Jim" Merlin Miller, age 66 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 29, 2023. Jim was born on October 12, 1956 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where he grew up and graduated high school, before attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Jim worked his entire career in...

Sep 20, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Margaret (Carroll) Schmidt, also known as Pat, passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 84 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Pat was born on March 27, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to her parents Edward and Rose Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Fred and Martha Schmidt. Pat had a fulfilling...

Sep 20, 2023

Dorothy Frances Simonet, at ninety-seven years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the evening of September 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis J and Margaret M. Scott and husband William B Simonet, she will be deeply missed by her surviving children Anne (Bill), Bill, Lucy (Tim), Matthew (Melisa), Sarah (David), eight grandchildren and one...

Sep 16, 2023

Patricia Jeanne (Moeller) Mongeau, "Blondie" age 90 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully September 16, 2023. Patti was born on December 21, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Paul. As a child, Patti enjoyed her summers in Stillwater visiting with extended family. Stillwater was her "Happy Place." For many years, Patti worked as the...

Sep 5, 2023

Virginia "Sammy" Dianne Nicholson (née Spencer), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt went home to God on September 5, 2023 in the company of family. She was 81 years old. Sammy drew her last breath with summer's fading blossoms. It seemed a perfect homecoming as she had bid her children farewell not long before. Sammy was born on March...

Aug 29, 2023

David M Stone, lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN, passed away August 29, 2023 at the age of 84. David graduated from Stillwater High School - good thing his basketball coach said 'Stone, I think you should stick with golf'. He went on to play golf for the University of Minnesota and lettered. He finished his undergraduate degree at UWRF...

Aug 15, 2023

Lasilla Clara (nee Eckermann) Stephenson Age 98 of Stillwater Lasilla was born on October 29, 1924 in Defiance, Iowa and passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Stillwater, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Stephenson in 1995, parents, Henry and Hilda (Heinzlmeir) Eckermann, daughter-in-law, Joan Stephenson, and sister, Marcella Allstot. She is survived by...

Aug 14, 2023

Rodney "Rod" Comiel DeReu, 93, of Stillwater MN, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023. Rod was born on April 29,1930 to Mel and Fern (McCall) DeReu in Garretson SD. Rod joined the MN National Guard while attending Pipestone High School and graduated in 1948. He completed officers training in Fort Benning, GA. After school, Rod held down several...

Aug 6, 2023

Teary O'Hara, age 65 of Stillwater, passed away August 6, 2023 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Teary was born July 9, 1958 in Minneapolis to George and Margaret (Anderson) Olson. He graduated from Woodland Park High School in Woodland Park, Colorado and attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he studied liberal arts and music. Teary opened...

Aug 2, 2023

Harold Earl Sharp, age 82 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Stillwater, MN, passed away August 2, 2023 at his home. Harold was born on January 10, 1941 in Clear Lake, WI, to Russell and Joyce (Leonard) Sharp. He was an exceptional horseman and was an impressive bull rider competing in local rodeos. He graduated from Stillwater High School in...

Jul 31, 2023

Carol Ann Cavanaugh, age 83 of Stillwater, MN, passed away July 31, 2023 at her home. Carol was born on February 16, 1940 in Grantsburg, WI, to Warren and Doris (Lindstrom) Edwards. She grew up in Cloque, MN and graduated from Cloque High School. Carol was united in marriage to Terrance Cavanaugh, and the couple was blessed with three sons,...

Jul 29, 2023

Nancy Lee Charbonneau, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by parents Lee and Catherine Charbonneau. Nancy is survived by brother Tony Charbonneau and sister Kit Charbonneau (Dan) Ridgway; nieces Wendy Ridgway Sorenson, Beth Ridgway (Christian) Taverna, and Cady Ridgway (Patrick) Amador; nephew Christopher Ridgway (Jon). She will be missed...

Jul 20, 2023

Marlyce Jean Miller, age 87 of St. Mary's Point, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2023, at her home. Marlyce was born March 7, 1936, on the family farm in Langford, South Dakota to Olaf and Hattie (Waage) Johnson. She graduated from Langford High School before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she eventually took a job with Prudential...

Jul 11, 2023

Charles Ciesman, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. He was 30 minutes shy of his 91st birthday. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Mathilda and Charles; sisters, Helen Garavalia, Arlene Holmen Dixon, Frances Portz, Madelyn Ihlan, Dorothy Hawkins, Shirley Register, and Emily Radke; nieces and nephews, Louis Garavalia Jr, David Holmen, Ted Holmen, Dawn Register, Jackie...

Jul 8, 2023

Cecilia (Berschens) Burtzlaff, age 103, of Stillwater, passed away on Saturday, July, 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater. Cecilia attended St. Mary's School and graduated from the Stillwater High School in 1947.She worked for 29 year in sales at Old Home Foods. She was a Past President of the St. Anne's Society, and a member of the...

Jun 20, 2023

Mary Louise DeReu, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 in Bayport, Minnesota, surrounded by family. She was born January 23, 1930 in Urbank, Minnesota and lived in Stillwater, Minnesota for over 57 years. Mary spent most of her adult life in nursing, caring for many throughout the St Croix Valley. Her hobbies included gardening, antiques, Red...

Jun 15, 2023

Dorothy Ann (White) Scullen, lifelong resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 96. Born May 31, 1927, in Stillwater to Eugene and Helen Claire (Hynes) White, Dorothy attended St. Michael's Catholic School and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1945. Proud of her time as a lab technician at Maple Island, she...

Jun 3, 2023

Donna (Gaffney) Siemers, Stillwater, MN, died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 75, on June 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Donna was a faith-filled woman, whose generous and tenacious spirit could not be contained by her small stature. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many in the Stillwater area. She was committed...

Jun 3, 2023

Denise "Lardo" Marie Arneberg, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2023.

Denise grew up on the East Side of St. Paul, graduating from Harding High School. She found the love of her life, Rick, and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage and together they raised two children. She...