Local Obituaries
Olga Ollie Engelhardt Davis
Oct 11, 2006
Formerly of Lake Elmo Born May 17, 1928 in Augsburg Germany (Bavaria) and died October 11, 2006. Preceded in death by parents Wilhelm and Anna Engelhardt. Survived by loving husband Harold and son Wilhelm. Funeral Service 3 PM Friday 10/13/2006 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater. Visitation one hour prior to service at Simonetâ
Beverly Fillmore
Oct 6, 2006
Died October 6, 2006 at her home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband Warren. Survived by children Charlie, Rodney (Cindy), Lois (Paul) Bergson, & Carol (Reece) Schlenz; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; siblings Betty Boe, Maxine Anderson & Loren Solberg; many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of the W.B.A. Service 11:00AM Wed. 10/11/2006 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME,...
Leroy Judkins
Oct 4, 2006
Died peacefully Oct. 4th surrounded by three generations of family members. Born in 1922 to parents Elizabeth and Elton Judkins in Breckenridge, MN. A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Coast Guard, 1942-46. Roy moved to Bayport at the age of 3. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1940. He worked at Andersen Corp from 1940-1980. His...
James Nelson
Sep 24, 2006
Survived by wife Mary of 49 years; children Jim, Anne (Bruce), David (Jennifer), Beth (Mickey) Krouse; grandchildren Taylor, Jack, Victoria, Delaney, and Avery. He was a Korean War Veteran, a member of the VFW, the American Legion and was a lifelong member of the Stillwater Country Club. Service 1:00 PM Thursday September 28, 2006 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood...
Barbara Bancroft Uppgren Klemme
Sep 22, 2006
Barbara Bancroft Uppgren Klemme, a distinguished alumna of Stillwater High School, died September 22, 2006 at home in Stillwater, Minnesota. Born December 12, 1929, she was the last surviving child of George and Estelle Bronson Bancroft, pioneer lumber families. She grew up happily in Stillwater, was valedictorian of the class of 1947 and an excellent figure skater. She attended Radcliffe...
Louise B. Brudos
Sep 22, 2006
Preceded in death by husband Elmer exactly fifteen years earlier, September 22, 1991. Survived by children Richard of Torrance, CA, Thomas of Phoenix, AZ, Kathleen (Jonas) Hiner of Spokane, WA and Karen Ruud of Stillwater, MN; 10 grandchildren Christyne Brudos - Sommers, Kellee Brudos - Nockles, R. Todd, Sean, Thomas C., James, Susan Nord , Sara-Margaret Mary Crawford, Kimberly Katko...
William Carl Holst, Sr.
Sep 20, 2006
Preceded in death by wife Gerrie; infant son Brian; grand daughter Elizabeth; parents William & Hazel; sister Madelyn. Survived by three sons William (Debbie), Robert (Katrina), Randy; daughter Laurie; grandchildren William Jr. and William III (baby Trey); brother Richard (Janet); sisters Marion Lehmann and Lou Ann Broneak (Dick); many nieces and nephews. Service 11:00 AM Wednesday September 27, 2006 at...
Phyllis Lorraine (Nee Foley) Maitrejean
Sep 19, 2006
She was born September 18, 1933 in Baytown Township, Washington County, MN to Leo Patrick Foley and Minnie Anna Louise Lindeke. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth on October 7, 1974; sister Jeanette Foley; and brothers John, William and James. Survived by son Ken (Karen) of New Richmond, WI; daughter Roxanne (Ed) Ecker of Sleepy Eye, MN; grandchildren Dan (Danielle)...
Debra Jean "Debbie" Schmit
Sep 17, 2006
She was born October 6, 1959 in Stillwater, MN to Kenneth and Phyllis (Foley) Maitrejean. Preceded in death by father Kenneth on October 7, 1974. Survived by son Joseph Schmit; boyfriend Steve Longworth both of Sleepy Eye; sister Roxanne (Ed) Ecker of Sleepy Eye; brother Ken (Karen) Maitrejean of New Richmond, WI; niece and nephews Daniel (Danielle) Ecker of New...
Donald Mehsikomer
Sep 15, 2006
Preceded father Walter and mother Molly; brothers Lawrence and Robert. Survived by loving wife of 57 years Joyce; children Patricia (Keith) Hutchinson, Steve (Theresa), Greg (Marie); 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister Rita Casper; brother Arnie; many nieces and nephews. Retired 3M employee after 41 years. Requeim Mass 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at ST. ANNEâ
Louise E. Cameron
Sep 13, 2006
Preceded in death by husband William. Survived by her daughter Joan and grandchildren. Service Information
Helen J. Akey
Sep 12, 2006
Preceded in death by husband Richard. Survived by children Jerry (Marilyn), Jane (Rick) Sigstad; grandchildren Sherri Weiss, Brad Akey, Karen Wiegand, Amanda Behrens, and Tom Sigstad; great grandchildren Lauren, Heather, Carly and Jake; brother Wilbur Casperson; sister Virginia Daniels; other family and friends. Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bayport or to the Arthritis Foundation. Service Information
Kenneth M. Fixmer
Sep 7, 2006
Preceded in death by Minnie and Pete Fixmer. Survived by loving wife Joan of 53 years. son Don Fixmer; sister Maxine Sandling; brother in law Richard Champley (Sharon Farrell); nephews Joe Jr.( Elizabeth ) Sandling; Nieces Sharon (Mikel) Darling, Barbara (Ashley) Morris; cousins Kris and Conor Champley. Kenneth served as an Air Force weather Service Information
Gary Funke
Sep 7, 2006
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa Will be deeply missed Passed away September 7, 2006 surrounded by his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Herbert & Ella; brother Arlen. Survived by loving wife Judy of forty one years; children Brian, Douglas, Pamala (Tom) Hughes; grandchildren Spencer, Mackenzie, Austin, Brandon; brothers Roger (Judy), Vernon, and Dean; sister Sandy; many nieces, nephews,...
Roland "Rollie" Krueger
Sep 2, 2006
Rollie died unexpectedly on September 2nd 2006. Preceded in death by his wife Belle Rae. Survived by children Linda Foth, Lori (Troy) Ewert, Richard (Susan), Renae (Jon) Bell; sister JoAnne (Ron) Wood; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Rollie worked in the construction trade and was an Army Vet. Service Information
Frances Crawford
Aug 28, 2006
Died peacefully on August 28, 2006. Preceded in death by husband Brandon Sr.; parents Thomas and Alice Oâ
Paul C. Presbrey
Aug 25, 2006
Loving Father and Husband Passed away surrounded by family Preceded by father, Paul W. Presbrey (newspaper reporter) and mother Ethel Presbrey. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Gerri, son Paul and daughters Jacque (Rick), Georgiann (Tim), and Michelle (Lee). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, as well as sister Alice, brother Don, numerous family and friends. He died Friday...
John "Jack" Hogberg
Aug 24, 2006
Jack passed away on August 24th with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Gunnar and Florence as well as his brother Thomas. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Donna; sons Brent (Elaine), Kirk (Beth), daughters Jennifer (Rob) McGarry, Susan (Mark) Oleson;...
