Obituaries

Jan 29, 2010

Thomas D. “Tom” Fritze, age 49 of Cottage Grove died Sunday afternoon January 29, 2010 at United Hospital in Saint Paul after a short illness. Tom was preceded in death by his mother Mary and his fiancée Judy Krenz.

He is survived by his father...

Jan 29, 2010

age 94, of St. Paul Park died Friday evening January 29, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Albert was born May 5, 19 15 in Prairie Island , Minnesota the son of Albert T. & Minnie (Holmquist) Larson. He was raised in Prairie Island...

Jan 26, 2010

Ronald G. Hedman, 56 of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis following a lengthy illness.

Ron's wishesd were to be cremated and private family services will take place at a later date. Ronald G. Hedman was born January 9, 1954 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of...

Jan 26, 2010

Of Cottage Grove , formerly of Hopkins . Survived by her loving husband Dale; children Darla (Dan) Groshens, Debra (Michael Trombley) Saunders, Cynthia (Kevin McCarty) Gillenwater; grandchildren Devin (Floest) Hedberg, Brittany Hedberg, Troy Gillenwater, Nicole (Kevin) Monahan; brother Wayne (Vera) Hawkinson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lela Hawkinson, and very...

Jan 24, 2010

age 78, of Cottage Grove , Minnesota died late Sunday afternoon January 24, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St Paul .

He was born August 9, 19 31 in Faribault the son of Charles & Irene (Reoll) Jaachim. He was raised in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem...

Jan 23, 2010

William T. (Smith) Orth, 64 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul following a sudden illness. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Private family burial will be...

Jan 10, 2010

“Dick”

March 5, 1925 ~ January 10, 2010

Beloved husband of Sheila; loving father of four children; stepchild Shawn Marie (Jeff) Carpenter; five step-grandchildren; one step great grandson. Preceded in death by brother Kenneth. Memorial Service to be held in...

Jan 9, 2010

Survived by his wife DeAnna; children Kent (Miranda), Alyssa Nelson, Leah Nelson; parents Dean and Patricia; brothers Mike (Connie), Dale; nieces Nicole Nelson, Ashlee Nelson; and many other family and friends. Brian was a very compassionate man who helped many, and has left this earth far too soon. Memorial service 11:00 am Thursday, January...

Jan 6, 2010

Alice was born at home in Oma Township on April 25, 19 25 to George and

Selma Ketola (nee Hendrickson). George was a lumberman and owned a grocery store in Van Buskirk.

She...

Dec 30, 2009

of Cottage Grove

October 18, 19 42 ~ December 30, 2009

after 22 years of sobriety. Survived by children Larry Jr., Joel, Kim (Greg) Kauffman, Elise Shamberger; and their mother Ardith; grandchildren Nichole, Cody, Isaiah, Jericho ; will be missed...

Dec 30, 2009

Beloved Mother

Grandmother, Great-grandmother

Age 84, formerly of Cottage Grove , passed away on December 30, 2009 . Preceded in death by her husband Raymond; brothers Clifford and Rev. Barney Burgin; and sister Leva Compton. She is survived by her children Robert (Gwen) Kessler of...

Dec 28, 2009

age 70 of Newport , MN . Beloved mother of Betty Sue (David) Smith, John Michael, Roy, Doug, David & Oney Jr. “Bug” (Shannon) Nickels; Heidi (John) Calton, William; 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers Betty (Jesse) Rodriguez, Carol Lunsford, Jesse & Bill St. John; many nieces & nephews. Graveside Service 1:30 PM...

Dec 20, 2009

"You turned my wailing into dancing. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever." Psalm 30 Barbara Jean Tellin of Cottage Grove died peacefully on December 20, 2009 . Preceded in death by mother and father Fred and Alta Southerling.  Survived by loving and nurturing husband of 22 years Howard Tellin; Sons Greg Gutterman (Leslie) of Ohio ,...

Dec 19, 2009

Jennifer Lynn DeKarske, 31 of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Saint Paul on Saturday, December 19, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 with a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home in St. Paul Park. Jennifer Lynn DeKarske was born March...

Dec 18, 2009

Preceded in death by her daughter Maria, and husband Otto. Survived by her children Kuno (Lori), Lothar (Bonnie), Gerda (Bruce Beach) Fox, Henry (Debra), and Marianne (Bob Ptacek) Doble. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Dec 17, 2009

Darlene Baker was born in Chicago, IL on 1/16/1930. She lived with her mother and Grand-mother in Chicago on South Halstad St. She met the love of her life, Jack Baker and they were married. They were married for 53 years. Cats were a big part of their lives. They loved and cared for multiple cats throughout their lives. Darlene...

Dec 16, 2009

Daisy M. Meyers, 86, formerly of Cottage Grove & Newport, died Wednesday morning, December 16, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Inver Grove Heights following a lengthy illness. Daisy M. Meyers was born December 28, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Henry Andrew and Sylvia Agnes (O’Connor) Westermeyer. She moved with her family at an early age...

Dec 15, 2009

born May 29, 19 43

passed away December 15, 2009

Survived by loving companion Jerry Schissler; daughters Lynn Van Duyn, Kathy (Craig) Strowbridge, Lorinda (Don) Petricka; grandchildren Spc. Joshua Larson, Tavia, Tyler, Adam, Abbie, Joey; mother Doris Casper; sisters Marie...

Dec 13, 2009

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Teacher, Friend

passed away on december 13, 2009 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 23, 1928 to Edwin & Estella Anderson in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Marge taught math in Minnesota schools for 38 years, retiring from Sibley in 1989. She cared deeply for her students. She was a dedicated bridge player, always worked...

Dec 13, 2009

Virginia “Ginny” Vibo, 68 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday afternoon, December 13, 2009 at the HealthEast Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following declining health. Virginia “Ginny” Vibo was born December 14, 1940 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry G. and Leila (Stevens) Schneider. She was raised in the Lake Owasso area and following high school attended cosmetology school....