Local Obituaries
Mary C. O'Keefe
Jan 1, 2007
Preceded in death by husband Eugene D. and daughter Colleen. Survived by sons Eugene R. (Donna), Brian J. (Key); grandchildren, Margaret (David) Andrea, Monica (Tom) Eull, Daniel and Aime Oâ
Kenneth F. Plourde
Dec 30, 2006
Survived by loving wife of 56 years Aryliss; children, Steven, Mary Ellen (Don) Klabunde, Maureen (Larry) Lanoux, Lola (Jim) Higgins, Monica (Tim) Moulton; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, 1/3/2007 at ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 139 Church Hill Rd, Somerset, WI. Visitation one hour prior to service at church....
Newman Avery
Dec 22, 2006
Preceded in death by wife Dorothy. Survived by loving son Dick (Marge); daughter Lynne (Keith) Lawson; devoted granddaughter Andrea (Chris) Wyffels & children Olivia, Charlie & Victoria â
Ralph E. Sauer
Dec 19, 2006
Passed away in Sun City, AZ on December 19, 2006. He was born to Oscar and Frances Sauer in Melrose, MN. He is a veteran of WWII and was an active member in the American Legion. Ralph taught and then became the principal at Albany High School in Albany, MN. He retired after 34 years of dedicated service. After retirement,...
Leonard R. Feely
Dec 17, 2006
Preceded in death by parents Mark Stephen Sr. & Frances Feely; sister Genevieve; brothers Mark Stephen Jr. and twin James; daughter-in-law Becky; and great grand daughter Ariadne. Survived by loving wife of 63 years Elizabeth Lucille; children Leonard Allan (Lynn), Kathleen (Thomas) Klonecki, Carolyn (Carlus Sr.) Dingfelder, Mark (Nancy), and John (Mary Jo); 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and...
Samuel "Sam" Bluhm
Dec 16, 2006
ATT: MILWAUKEE ROAD/SOO LINE RR Died peacefully at home December 16, 2006. Preceeded in death by wife Mary K.; parents Samuel C. & Francis. Survived by children Gloria (Tim) Keller, Ed, Karen Lutz, JoAnne (Jerry) Sandahl and John; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother Fred; special friend, his dog Boomer; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was a member of...
Lyle E. Peterka
Dec 13, 2006
Lyle Emerson Peterka died peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by sons Greg and Dave; wonderful daughters-in-law Dianne and Debby; beautiful grandchildren Jason and his wife Carrie, Cameron, Melissa, and Mitchell; adorable great-grandchildren Chloe and Hunter; brother Howard; sister-in-law Arlene Douglas; special friend Carrie Howes. Lyle also leaves many close life-long...
Alvon J. Eide
Dec 10, 2006
Age 79 Of Stillwater Member of the American Legion Post #48, Moose Lodge, and VFW #323. Preceded in death by sister Ruth Wilcox, and brothers George and Olaf. Survived by Ann Marie (Richard) Bradsteen, Esther Venske, Dagny (Edward) Ponce, David (Shirley), Linda Hart, Gloria (James) Osland, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, 12/15/2006, at SIMONET...
Harriet Joan Arndt
Dec 8, 2006
Born in Afton, MN on June 4, 1915 daughter of Benjamin & Selma Richert. Graduate of Stillwater High School, Class of 1933. Attended St. Cloud State University and the University of Minnesota, was graduated from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls with a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Began teaching career in a one room rural school...
Albert C. Ponath
Dec 4, 2006
Preceded in death by wife Katharine and brother James. Survived by children, Stephen (Mary Jean), Wendy (Bob) Anderson, Patti (Tim) Zeilinger, Jill (Rob) Merrill; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday December 8, 2006 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment St. Michaelâ
George H. Reuter
Nov 25, 2006
Survived by loving wife Kathleen; Children, Ron (Kate), Don, Steve, Ken; granddaughters, Sarah and Samantha; sister, Jean (Richard) Diethert; brother, Bill (Carol), and many nieces and nephews. George was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at ST. MARYâ
Walter Rydeen
Nov 19, 2006
Walter A. Rydeen Age 87 Of Stillwater Walter was a WWII veteran and was in the 34th infantry division. He was a member of the A and D last mans club and also the American Legion Post #48 Preceded in death by first wife Bette and brother Lester. Survived by loving wife, Bette Tuenge; children, Barbara (Colin) Partidge, James (Kay),...
Victor Marcotte
Nov 19, 2006
Marcotte, Victor P. Age 64 Of Stillwater Died peacefully November 19, 2006 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimerâ
John Russ
Nov 12, 2006
Russ, John M. Age 60 Retired 3M Employee Of West Lakeland Township Preceded in death by father John. Survived by loving wife of 35 years, Patty; daughter, Andrea; mother, Matilda; sister, Kathe (Frank); and many other relatives and friends. John was a member of the St. Croix Valley United Methodist Church and experienced the love of Jesus in a new...
Mary Elaine Simonet
Nov 11, 2006
Elaine (Mary) Hennessey Simonet, 86, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 11, 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:00 AM at St. Michaelâ
Lorraine Anders
Nov 6, 2006
Anders, Lorriane H. Age 83 Of Mahtomedi Went to Heaven into the loving arms of her husband Ellery on Nov. 6, 2006. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Hannah Knutson, husband Ellery, sister Aldys, and brother Donald. Survived by daughters Nancy (Russ), Bonnie (Glyn); son Mitch; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Nov. 9th, 2006 11 AM at ST....
James Fife
Nov 6, 2006
James E. Fife Age 81 of Hudson,WI Retired NWA Pilot Passed away Monday 11/6/2006 after a seventeen year fight with cancer. Survived by loving wife Phyllis of 57 years; children Bob (Denise), Lee (Sally), Susan (Brian) Faust; grandchildren Sara, Zach, Brandon Meyer, Nicholas, Samantha, Katherine and Robert. James was a WWII & Korean War Veteran. The family would like to...