Obituaries

Nov 22, 2010

Mike Wrisky, age 51 of Inver Grove Heights died unexpectedly on Monday November 22, 2010. Michael John Wrisky was born September 1, 1959 in St. Paul the son of Paul & Marcella (Kustrich) Wrisky. He was raised in North St. Paul and graduated from North High School. Mike enjoyed camping, cooking, fishing, music, bonfires, his car, his dog Oakley and...

Nov 22, 2010

"Ginny" 09/19/1943 – 11/22/2010 Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence & Leocadia Karels, brother Vernon, and sister Joanne Brague. Survived by her loving husband Paul; children Joseph, Jennifer (Mark) Williams, John (Bobbie); grandchildren Paul & Alayna Williams, Landri & Sasha McCauley; brothers Donald, Leland (Ruby), Wilfred (Sue), Jerry, George, Terry; sisters Muriel (Dick) Loomis, Kathy (Al) Copeland, Mary Staude,...

Nov 19, 2010

Beloved Father, Grandfather WWII Army Veteran Passed away peacefully on November 19, 2010 at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years Hazel; daughter, Patricia and only brother Edmund. He is survived by his sons; Robert Jr. (Louise) and Michael (Frances); daughter, Barbara Alge; grandchildren, Stephen (RaVonn), Robert (Terry), Andrew (Dawn), Michael,...

Nov 18, 2010

November 29, 1944 ~ November 18, 2010 Navy Veteran Survived by wife Carolynn; children Rob, Jessica (Bill) Buhler; granddaughter Caryss; mother Dorothy, brother Ken (Shirley). Preceded in death by father Robert. Memorial Service 11:30 Tuesday at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8100 Belden Blvd. Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 10:30 AM. Inurnment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation All Saints Lutheran...

Nov 16, 2010

Michael Corrigan, age 50 of Cottage Grove died peacefully surrounded by his loving family during a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Joseph. Survived by his loving soulmate, Laura; dedicated sons, Joshua and Jacob; mother Jeanne Corrigan; brothers, Joseph and Robert (Barbara) Corrigan; also many other caring family and friends. The family wishes to thank Patty &...

Nov 14, 2010

Darlene Schmidt, age 69 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday evening November 14, 2010 at the Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury. Darlene was born June 13, 1941 in Saint Paul, the daughter of George & Teresa (Peck) Hamer. She was raised in Saint Paul and graduated from Harding High School. On October 15, 1960 she was united in marriage with...

Nov 14, 2010

Luck, David J. Beloved Husband, Father Son, Grandpa & Brother Of Cottage Grove, passed away on 11/14/2010 after a long struggle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years Donna; children Melissa (Dustin) Kaiser and Christopher (Amber) Holwerda; 2 grandchildren Gabriella & Miles Kaiser; mother Rosemary Engstrom; sister Linda Arzoumanian; and many other family and friends. Visitation Tuesday...

Nov 13, 2010

Gene A. Monson, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather was preceded in death by his son, Scott Gene; brothers, Dick, Don and parents Wilford and Adeline (Levine)Monson. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norine; children Mark, Marie Livingston; grandchildren, Josh, Joey, Justin, Kyra Ann, Kamieka; great grandchildren, Savanna, Logan; sister Carole (Jim) Waddick; and many...

Nov 11, 2010

Decorated WWII Veteran who flew fifty (50) combat missions as a tail gunner with the 15th Army Air Force over Europe died on Thursday November 11, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday November 16, 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park with the Reverend Greg Esty officiating. Burial...

Nov 11, 2010

John Cockriel 2/1/1944 – 11/12/2010 Of Saint Paul Park Decorated WWII Veteran who flew fifty (50) combat missions as a tail gunner with the 15th Army Air Force over Europe died on Thursday November 11, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday November 16, 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St....

Nov 10, 2010

Bradley D. Olson was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Geraldine Olson. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; sons, Dave (Annie McCleary), Dan; sister Ronda Kroll; in laws, George and Carol Fortune; many nieces, nephews and family and friends. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the loving care at Woodwinds Hospital and...

Nov 4, 2010

Age 55 passed away peacefully on November 4, 2010 Preceded in death by father, Bob. Beloved husband of Karen; loving father of Consuelo (Steve) Hager, Dana Adams, Stefanie (Joe) Waldoch, Robert Fahey, and Kaela Fahey; and five grandchildren. Also survived by his mother, Marjorie Fahey, and siblings Brian (Sherry) Fahey, Michele (Tom) Gustafsson, and Doug (Lisa) Fahey; and many other...

Oct 31, 2010

Remembering Rosalind "Roz" Reimers, age 54, who passed away on Sunday afternoon October 31, 2010. Rosalind was born October 24, 1956 in St. Paul the daughter of Roman & Helen (Rivera) Lopez. She was raised in Inver Grove Heights and graduated from Simley High School in 1974. On July 5, 1975 she was united in marriage with Thomas Reimers. Roz...

Oct 30, 2010

Noren-Rivera, Quinton T., age 9 died peacefully on Saturday night October 30, 2010 at Children's Hospital in Saint Paul. Quinton was born October 13, 2001 in Maplewood, Minnesota. He is the beloved son of Jill (Ron), Christian (Jacqui); brother of Shirley, Isabel; uncle of Vincent; grandson of Jim & Lu Noren, Ted & Carol Rivera; godson of Chad Rivera, Ann...

Oct 27, 2010

Dorothy S. Zeimet, age 75 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 from Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by her parents Steve and Sophie John; brothers Donald and Harold. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Warren; daughter Sharon Hobbs; proud of her Eagle Scout sons Terry (Lenore), Daniel, Jeffrey, Edward (Kari); sister Gloria Hicks and...

Oct 22, 2010

LeRoy Nyberg, age 81 of Cottage Grove passed away on Friday afternoon October 22, 2010 at Woodbury Health Care Center. LeRoy was born December 15, 1928 on the "East Side" of Saint Paul, where he was raised, and attended Johnson High School. To all who knew and loved him he was known as Ted. Ted was preceded in death by...

Oct 19, 2010

Dr. Henry Nippert "Nip" Smith Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Age 78, taken away suddenly by a stroke on October 19, 2010. He will be greatly missed by wife Kathy; children Nippert C. (Cindy), David C. (Brenda), MaryAnn (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren of Stephanie, Chad, Christopher, Hamilton, Gunnar, Marisha, Juliana; sister MariLou Birkeland; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents....

Oct 11, 2010

Proud US Marine WWII Vet

Of Newport

On October 11, 2010.

Born January 31, 1924 in Monticello, Kentucky to Obie James and Edna Eula (Dabney). Longtime Newport Barber. Retired as a corrections officer...

Oct 10, 2010

Of Cottage Grove died Sunday morning October 10, 2010.

Jason Richard Dero was born March 3, 1962 in Marshall, Minnesota. He was raised in Minneota. Jason received his GED recently. He enjoyed cooking, playing his dulcimer, WWE, collecting cookbooks and John Deere merchandise, fishing, watching western and...

Oct 10, 2010

Age 64 Died October 10, 2010 Born on October 29, 1945 in Hancock, MI to Roy & Martha Linna. Jeff served in the US Navy. Highlights of his career were working at UO Power, General Electric, Grede Foundry, White Pine Copper Mine, and retired as a Maintenance Supervisor at Potlatch Paper. Jeff was preceded in death by his daughter Monica...