Obituaries

James Tjernagel

James Tjernagel

Oct 12, 2012

James S. Tjernagel, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away on October 12, 2012. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Joan; children, Jeffrey (Amy), Jody (Nathan) Bitter, Jonathan (Kelsi), Julie, and Joelle (Nick) Price; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Gwen), John (Judy), and other extended family and friends. Jim was a devoted servant of the Lord. Visitation 4-8 p.m.,...

Gloria Skare

Gloria Skare

Oct 10, 2012

Gloria Ann Skare Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and Lioness Age 74, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2012 surrounded by her family. Survived by beloved husband, Morris "Sonny" Skare Jr.; loving children, Laura (Tim) Sandvig, Allen (Rick) Opse II, and Renee (Michael) Chapman-Opse; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Betty Duerkop, Cheryl Seleski,...

Kurt Hanson

Kurt Hanson

Oct 7, 2012

KURT ALLAN HANSON March 30, 1963 ~ October 7, 2012, of Cottage Grove Kurt Allan Hanson was born March 30, 1963 in Duluth, the son of Floyd and Charlotte (Kilbey) Hanson. He was raised in Duluth and attended Denfeld High School. On June 15, 1985 Kurt was united in marriage with Sharon Watczak in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church...

Richard Zywiec

Richard Zywiec

Oct 5, 2012

Richard "Dick" Zywiec, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 5, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Eva Zywiec, Billy Marano, and Deborah Zywiec. Survived by Joyce Zywiec; Carol Marano and Rick Klingbeil, Rick Zywiec and Shelley Cole, Suzanne (Steve) Wente, and Lorelee Zywiec; grandchildren, Tyler Wente, Andrew Zywiec, Alex Wente,...

E. Lahr

E. Lahr

Oct 3, 2012

E. Eugene Lahr, age 75, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Alice; brothers, Duane, and "Skip". Survived by wife of 56 years, LaVern; son, Kevin, and daughter, Karla Nelson; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Gaylon. "Wir lieben dich über alles." A Celebration of Gene's Life will be...

Jean Mesner

Jean Mesner

Sep 28, 2012

Jean Mesner, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2012. Jean Marie Hendrickson was born June 5, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of John and Lois (Fertig) Hendrickson. She graduated from Central High School. She followed graduation with a dedicated career at Century Link of 35 years. She is the beloved mother of Venus,...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Sep 27, 2012

Marie Eileen was born December 15, 1936 in Wauban. She was raised in the Wauban area and graduated from McIntosch High School. On December 8, 1956 she was united in marriage with Llewwllyn in Winger. They moved to St. Paul Park in 1957. She enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her husband Llewellyn "Lew". Beloved mother of Terry; grandma of...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Sep 21, 2012

age 80 of Newport died Friday morning September 21, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Robert William Davis was born May 27, 1932 in St. Paul the son of George & Helen (Lush) Davis. In 1953 he married Elaine in Georgia. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, grocery shopping and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death...

John Rivers

John Rivers

Sep 19, 2012

John A. Rivers, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Virginia. Survived by wife, Dora; three daughters, Roxanne (John) Muller, Dawne Wiegel, and Christine; grandchildren, Nicole (Tim), Marcus (Krista), Rachel, Joseph, and Karissa (Nick); two great grandchildren, Allison and Wyatt; brother, Lloyd (Billie), and sister, Lois Erwin; and...

Robert Lehman

Robert Lehman

Sep 17, 2012

Robert F. Lehman, age 72 of McGregor, Minnesota died early Monday morning September 17, 2012 at Aicota Halth Care Center in Aitkin. Robert Fred Lehman was born February 17, 1940 in Glenview, Illinois the son of Lawrence & Violet (Straka) Lehman. He was raised in Illinois. He graduated from the University of Minnesota before serving in th United States Air...

Chancey Andrews

Chancey Andrews

Sep 15, 2012

Chancey "Lee" Andrews, age 78, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul. Preceded in death by wife Yvonne; parents, Val Andrews and Gladys Jones; brothers and sisters, Robert (Dolores) Andrews, Harvey (Marge) Andrews, and Lurlie Jones; and grandson,...

MaryJo Vigilante

MaryJo Vigilante

Sep 14, 2012

MaryJo Vigilante, age 55, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 14, 2012 after a short battle with liver cancer that was a result of a long term battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Yvonne Gooch; grandmother, Millie Buberl; aunt, Betty Gooch; and aunt, Alice Kreager. Survived by loving husband,...

Dorothy Lund

Dorothy Lund

Sep 12, 2012

Dorothy Ione Lund, age 88, of Newport, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Harold, brother, Charles, and sisters, Lucille, Jean and Dolly. Survived by her daughter, Trudy (Jerry) Griebie; grandchildren, Lisa and Tony; and great granddaughter, Hailey. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2012 at Kok Funeral Home,...

William Smith

William Smith

Sep 5, 2012

"Little Billy" Age 66, of Cottage Grove William Forrest Smith was born July 7, 1946 in Rolette, North Dakota. He was raised on the family farm in Rolette and graduated from Rolette High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army. Bill enjoyed family time, hunting, camping and motorcycles. On August 4, 2012 he was united in marriage...

Joe Wroblewski

Joe Wroblewski

Aug 30, 2012

Joe P. Wroblewski, age 46, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Cottage Grove, and Chicago, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Victor, and brother, Jim. Survived by mother, Mary; siblings, John, Lisa, Lori (David) Nelson, Leann (Ben) Kielb; nephews, Zachary and Derek Nelson; and best friend of over 30 years, Victor Donato; many other relatives and...

Rick Ruppert

Rick Ruppert

Aug 29, 2012

Rick J. Ruppert, age 66, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2012 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father, Dan, brothers, Russ and Dennis, and niece, Becky. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda; children, Melissa (Scott) Brabec, Jeb (Missy), and Paul Hamerski; grandchildren, Austin, Tyson, Jager, Leo,...

Judy Andrea

Judy Andrea

Aug 25, 2012

Judy L. Andrea, age 47, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Lake City, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Milton Eggenberger and Karron Demarais; step-father, Maurice Demarais; sister, Lori Tighe. Survived by fiancé, Alan Martin; children, Molly (fiancé, Roy Redner), Sue (Mike) Schroeder, John Sperl, Thomas Sperl, and Nicholas Sperl; seven grandchildren; two great...

Lois Walseth

Lois Walseth

Aug 25, 2012

Of St. Paul Park on Saturday afternoon August 25, 2012 at Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center. Lois was born April 20, 1926 in Boone, Iowa the daughter of Charles & Leora (Leininger) Fibikar. She was raised in Iowa and graduated from Boone High School. She moved to the twin cities and worked at the VA where she met veteran Edwin...

Richard Pederson

Richard Pederson

Aug 22, 2012

Age 77 of Cottage Grove died early Wednesday morning August 22, 2012 at Southview Acres Health Center in West Saint Paul. Richard Harvey Pederson was born January 6, 1935 in Bartley Township, North Dakota the son of Sylvester & Gladys (Skarloken) Pederson. He was raised in North Dakota and graduated from Wimbleton High School. On September 5, 1956 he was...

Harry Darst

Harry Darst

Aug 12, 2012

"Snook" of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening August 12, 2012 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Harry Patrick Darst was born June 8, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Murray & Nola (Cummings). He was raised in St. Paul and graduated Harding High School in 1954. On December 20, 1958 he was united in marriage with Allison...

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