Obituaries

Ernestine Lueck

Jul 5, 2010

Ernestine M. Lueck, age 83, of Newport , passed away Monday July 5, 2010 at Woodbury Health Care Center.

Ernestine was born May 26, 1927 to her parents Alvin and Hazel (Fry) Olson and was raised in the Baldwin, Spring...

Charlene Sigsworth

Jun 29, 2010

Nee Tessmer October 6, 1953 ~ June 29, 2010 Passed away at her home in Arizona. Beloved sister of Karen Schottmuller, Richard (Nancy) Tessmer, Ronald Tessmer, Sharon (Dennis) Buermann, Reginald Springer; many nieces & nephews; good friend Alex Barker. Preceded in death by husband Bill; brother Vern Tessmer. She was a civil war buff who loved to go camping, crochet,...

Clarence Berger

Jun 27, 2010

Longtime Cottage Grove Resident Age 80 died unexpectedly on June 27, 2010. Clarence was born July 19, 1929 in Henderson, Minnesota the son of Alfred & Esther (Lawrence) Berger. He was raised on a farm in Henderson. Clarence served in the United States Army. On May 22, 1954 he was united in marriage with Irma Nelson at St. Mark’s Catholic...

Lewis Shipp

Jun 26, 2010

Clara Urban

Jun 25, 2010

Preceded in death by her son Ronald Jr., granddaughter Kerri, and sister Frieda. Survived by her loving husband Ronald; daughter Vickie (Rick) Braun; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers Ralph, Carl, Laverne, Lamar, Harold, Jimmy; sisters Eileen, MaryAnn; and many other family and friends. Clara was a proud Past President of American Legion Post 98 Ladies Auxiliary,...

Arthur Evans

Jun 17, 2010

Of Cottage Grove After a hard fought, courage battle, Art passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. Survived by loving wife Marcia, children, Barb, Patrick (Naomi), and Brian (Heather) and grandchildren Zach “Dude” and Cori Lyn; sister Patricia Anderson and brothers-and sisters-in-law, Curt (Arlene), Neil (Patricia), Judy Young and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe...

Daniel Lauritsen

Jun 17, 2010

Richard Dahlstrom

Jun 14, 2010

Beloved Husband, Father, Friend Age 60 of Cottage Grove died early Monday morning June 14, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard was born December 30, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Richard & Dorothy (Swanson) Dahlstrom. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School. In February of 1976 he was united in marriage with...

Lee Hanner

Jun 10, 2010

Lee was a life long resident of St Paul Park, MN, born on May 10, 1924 to Frank and Helena Hanner. Lee served the US Army Infantry in the South Pacific, during WW II. Lee retired as an engineer on the Rock Island and the Northwestern Rail Roads. He was a Lifetime Member of...

Helen Hedeen

Jun 8, 2010

Preceded in death by her husband Archie and grandson Eric. Survived by her loving sons Gerald (Delores) and Kent (Muriel); grandchildren Christopher, Laura Hedeen, Kevin (Susan), Kurt, and Valerie (Steve) McInnes. Also survived by her sister Loraine McCarter; and many other family and friends. Funeral Mass 2:00 pm Thursday, June 17, 2010 , at...

Donna Slusarczyk

Jun 3, 2010

, age 59 of St. Paul Park died on June 3, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Donna Rae was born January 20, 1951 in Illinois the daughter of Robert & Mary Ducett. She was raised in Illinois and graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She enjoyed...

Geraldine DeMarco

May 30, 2010

Treasured Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Age 79, of Cottage Grove . Our precious, fun-loving Gerry passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2010 , after a recent cancer diagnosis. She was born in St. Paul on June 3 rd , 1930 to Eugene and Margaret (McQuillan) Doris....

Adeline Brown

May 25, 2010

Preceded in death by her parents; dearly missed husband Ernest; brother Gene Houle; and sister Patricia Zeman. Survived by her loving daughters Sharon Bartch of St. Paul Park , MN , Barbara (Alexander) Perry of St. Paul Park, MN; grandchildren Lisa (Tom) Pletsch of Cottage Grove, MN, Scott (Jenny) Perry of Cottage Grove, MN, Victoria Perry of Prescott, WI, Terri...

Manley Knutson

May 24, 2010

age 81, of Cottage Grove died Monday morning May 24, 2010 at Southview Acres Care Center .

Manley Jerome Knutson was born September 1, 19 28 in Grand Forks , North Dakota the son of John & Mabel (Ellingson) Knutson....

Bertha Bell

May 23, 2010

age 82 of Newport died unexpectedly May 23, 2010. Bertha was born December 2, 1927 in Carlton, Minnesota the daughter of William & Anna (Pettis) Rahvaine. She was raised in Pine Island, Minnesota. Bertha enjoyed macrame, birds and her many collections. She r etired from US Bank. Loving & Caring Mother of 3 sons...

Gorden Fritz

May 20, 2010

age 51 of Woodbury

died on May 20, 2010

Gorden Philip Fritz was born April 7, 19 59 in St. Paul the son of Donald & Mildres (Roubik) Fritz. He was raised in Woodbury and graduated from Woodbury High School...

John Hoge

May 16, 2010

at the age of 68

after a rich and full life

John was born May 25, 19 41 in St. Paul to Bernard & Florence Heller Hoge. He graduted from Harding High School...

Allen Jones

May 16, 2010

Survived by his sons Trent, Troy , Kelly; mother Marvel Jones; and many other family and friends. Memorial service 11:00 am Thursday, May 20, 2010 , at KOK FUNERAL HOME 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park , MN with burial at Newport Cemetery to follow. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the...

Frederick Holder

May 15, 2010

Gregory Schaefer

May 13, 2010

age 83 of Augustana Homes

in Hastings , formerly of Newport

on May 13, 2010 . Preceded in death by parents Frederick & Gertrude. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday (5/24) with gathering at 10 AM at ST. THOMAS...