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Betty K. Proesch

Betty K. Proesch

Apr 20, 2008

Mrs. Betty Proesch died Sunday morning, April 20, 2008, at Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater. She was born August 13, 1924 in Stillwater, the daughter of Vincent and Pearl (McClay) Rice. She graduated in 1942 from Stillwater High School, and then worked as a secretary at the Crane Company and at 3M in St. Paul, until her marriage in 1950...

John Phillip Easton

John Phillip Easton

Apr 17, 2008

Passed away peacefully April 17th, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents William and Giovanna Easton; and brother-in-law James Gatza. Survived by loving wife of 20 years Ruth Chaussee-Easton; siblings Kitsy (Pete) Kuykendall, Carol Gatza, Bill (Lisa) Easton, Mike (Andrea) Easton, Mary (Jack) Aikens, Patty (Richard) Clauson; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and...

Catherine H. Eastwood

Catherine H. Eastwood

Apr 15, 2008

Catherine H. Eastwood, Nee Richert, Age 87. Preceded in death by husband George; sons George and Craig. Survived by children Gary (Vickie), Nancy (John) Rieger, Judy (Wayne) Keiser, Patti McClain, Michael (Karen Kivi), David (Kelly); grandchildren; great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Service 12:00 PM Friday April 18, 2008 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Avenue N., Stillwater. Visitation starting...

Margaret F. Blekum

Margaret F. Blekum

Apr 12, 2008

Margaret Frances Blekum Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12 at Lakeview Hospital. She was 78 years old, born in St. Paul on June 13, 1929 to Gordon and Ellen Martinson. She married her husband William June 15, 1951 in Alabama. She is survived by her loving children Jeffrey Blekum, David (Karen) Blekum, Barbara (Tom) Smith, Gene Blekum; grandchildren Angela...

Karen Jean Mcgrath

Karen Jean Mcgrath

Apr 9, 2008

Karen Jean McGrath Age 63, of Stillwater Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 9th. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. She is missed by all who met or knew her. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Irene Swenson; father-in-law James E. McGrath; mother-in-law Mary Douville. Survived by husband James; children Michael (Nancy), Mark (Amy) and James...

Darlene L. Chamberlain

Darlene L. Chamberlain

Apr 7, 2008

Darlene L. Chamberlain Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt Age 60 Passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Verna and Lester Johnstone; granddaughter Alyssa Reeves; brother Ronald Johnstone; sisters Audrey (John) DeCorsey, Lois (Lyle) Zerwas. Survived by husband Peter; children Pedar (Dawn Bentley) Brown, Heather (Michael) Lacy, Emily (Josh) Reeves; step-children Mark Chamberlain, Scott (Jill) Chamberlain;...

William J. Mcdonough

William J. Mcdonough

Apr 7, 2008

William J. McDonough, age 76, of Oakdale, formerly of Arlington, MA; Stillwater, MN; and Austin, TX, died peacefully on April 7, 2008, at Lakeview Memorial Hospital, where he had previously celebrated the birth of five of his eleven children. He was well cared for by his physicians, Drs. Stratte, Williams, Mahoney, Quaday and colleagues. Bill was preceded in death by...

Mary M. Zieske

Mary M. Zieske

Apr 2, 2008

Mary M. Zieske Nee Koch Age 81 Of Stillwater Survived by loving husband of 59 years Lloyd; children Tom (Becky), Larry (Carol), Lynn Richard (Sara), Theresa Polta; 12 grandchildren; sisters Beverly Cadelbert, and Marce Stien. Mary was a member of the Columbian Women and was retired from the Lakeview Hospital. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10:30AM Tuesday 4/7/2008 at ST. CHARLES...

Barbara A. Polzin (Nee Harvieux)

Barbara A. Polzin (Nee Harvieux)

Mar 28, 2008

Preceded in death by husband of 54 years Robert, parents and brothers. Survived by loving children Don, Deb, Denise (Scott) Hartenstein, Doug (Thea); grandchildren Trace, Kari, Cassie, Katie, Ellen, Troy, Matt (Jaime), Laina, Alicia; great-grandchildren Taylor, Hayleigh, Claire. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday April 1, 2008 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave. N, Stillwater, with a prayer service at 7PM....

Kyle Richard Tierney

Kyle Richard Tierney

Mar 27, 2008

Beloved Son, Grandson, Friend, Age 7, of Stillwater. Kyle was our real life angel. He gracefully took on the many challenges he faced after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and suffering a stroke. Kyle courageously fought for over 4 é

Helen M. Ridgway (O'Neal)

Helen M. Ridgway (O'Neal)

Mar 26, 2008

Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Age 88, Helen M. Ridgway of Stillwater, passed away March 27, 2008 at Boutwellâ

Lois E. Wright

Lois E. Wright

Mar 14, 2008

Died peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born in Mankato, MN. Graduated from St. Clair High School & Gustavus Adolphus College where she was a member of the Symphony Orchestra. Preceded in death by parents Mina & Rueben Riese. Survived by husband of 52 years Gerald F.; daughters Janis (Gene Pederson), Lori (Tim) Gardner, Sandy, Cheryl (Mike) Townsend;...

Thomas J. Rohlik

Thomas J. Rohlik

Mar 11, 2008

Survived by loving wife of 70 years Ada; brothers Dick and Donald; children Mary (Dick) Marchant, Russell (Patricia) Rohlik, Mona Rohlik; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Friday March 14, 2008 at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 409 N 4th Street, Bayport. Visitation é

Blanche V. Litchy

Blanche V. Litchy

Mar 9, 2008

Preceded in death by parents Wilfred and Theresa Litchy; step-mother Anna Litchy; and brother Jerome. Survived by brothers Charles (Arlene), Franklin, James (Carol); nephew Robert (Stephanie) Litchy; nieces Michelle (Charles) Weiler, , Ann-Marie (Matt) Litchy, Mary (Curt) Schweiters, Beth Ann (Russell) Volk, Amy (Steve) Bruesten; and many other great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday March...

Ralph James Loehr

Ralph James Loehr

Mar 8, 2008

Passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Dwight and Cleo Loehr; brothers William, Junior, Leland, Cloyce, Lawrence, Charles, Bud; sisters Ethel and Alice. Survived by loving wife of 40 years Judy; children Wanda (Randy) Hooey, Bruce Loehr, Brenda (Pat) Hanson, Scott (Billie) Loehr, Yvette (Tom) Herian, Jamie (Denise) Loehr; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren;...

M. Josephine Lupient

M. Josephine Lupient

Mar 6, 2008

M. Josephine Lupient, age 93, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. She was born in Stillwater, the daughter of Robert and Josephine (Clarey) MacDonald. She graduated from Stillwater High School and from the University of Minnesota, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She will be greatly missed and is survived by her children Mary Jo and husband Donald...

Catherine D. Kinsel

Catherine D. Kinsel

Mar 5, 2008

Preceded in death by husband William; brothers Leonard & Raymond Kern; sister Helen Wolf. Survived by children Marcia (Don) Cortilet, William (Carol), Carol (Wayne) Wohlers; grandchildren Christopher (Jacqui) Cortilet, Thomas Cortilet, Susan (Bill) Jones, Diane (Mike) Wiebel, Tony (Jennifer) Cortilet, Polly Uner, Mandy Wohlers (Diane Farley), Nick (Michelle)Wohlers; great grandchildren Tiffany, Zachary, Anthony, Gabrielle, Brittainy, Jocelyn, and Natalie Cortilet, Alex,...

Carl S. "Corky" Trenda

Carl S. "Corky" Trenda

Mar 3, 2008

Preceded in death by parents Orval & Dolores Trenda, grandparents Carl & Dessa Hohlt. Survived by wife Lillian of 23 years; children Tom (Tammie), Cheryl (Wayne), Gene â

Dennis H. Kalmon

Dennis H. Kalmon

Feb 29, 2008

Dennis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family February 29th, 2008. Survived by loving wife Penny, with whom she shared 35 close years of marriage; daughter Lisa; sons, John, Dan, and Bennet; grandchildren, Hannah, Sam, Mariah, Will, Justin, Ella, Grace and James. Dennis is preceded in death by father Stephan; mother Laura; brother Allan. Survived by sisters Elaine (George...

Josephus F. "Jef" Geuskens

Josephus F. "Jef" Geuskens

Feb 29, 2008

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