Obituaries

Gardner Keeler

May 18, 2009

Gardner H. Keeler, 82 of Cottage Grove, passed on Monday, May 18, 2009. Survived by his wife, Lorraine, sons; David (Vicky), Stephen, Paul (Kathy), Timothy & Matthew Keeler, daughter, Deborah Sandstrom (Tim Ludwigson), 19 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded by his son, Michael, two sisters, Elaine & Maxine. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, at Fort Snelling Nat’l Cemetery, Minneapolis. Ph....

Charles Hinz

May 18, 2009

age 93 of Woodbury passed away surrounded by family on Monday morning May 18, 2009 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Charles’s journey through life encompassed his dedication to faith, family, and friends.

He was...

Joanne Oswald

May 17, 2009

Joanne E. Oswald, 79 of Newport, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at her home following a lengthy illness.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a Time of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home, Saint Paul Park. Burial will be at a later date in...

Nancy Quam

May 14, 2009

Quam, Nancy J. Quam, 70 of St. Paul Park, p assed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband, John, sons; John Jr., and Steven, her daughter, Stephanie  and her sister, Carol (John) Wentz. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Bruce Melton

May 13, 2009

age 54 of Cottage Grove , suddenly on May 13, 2009 .

Bruce Michael was born March 5, 19 55 in Cleveland , Tennessee the son of Bennie Joe and Pauline (Higdon) Melton. He moved to Minnesota in junior high....

Barbara Gott

May 4, 2009

Barbara “Zitso” Gott (nee Brown) age 58 of Cottage Grove on May 4, 2009 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.

Barbara Ann was born February 4, 19 51 in St. Paul , Minnesota the daughter of Adrain & Lorraine (Hansen) Brown....

Nancy Esboldt

May 2, 2009

, age 52, of Cottage Grove died late Saturday evening May 2, 2009 .

Nancy Ann was born June 16, 19 56 in Saint Paul the daughter of Herman & Lorraine (Roby) Kehl. She was raised in Saint Paul and...

Anita Mize

May 2, 2009

age 47, of Woodbury died Saturday evening May 2, 2009 at St. Joseph ’s Hospital in Saint Paul .

Anita Jo was born April 27, 19 62 in Minneapolis the daughter of Arthur & Joanne (Adair) Cantrell. She was raised...

Bruce Long

May 2, 2009

age 86 of Cottage Grove on May 2, 2009 .

Bruce Lathrop Long was born December 2, 19 22 in White Bear Lake , Minnesota the son of Lloyd & Edna (Lathrop) Long. His family farmed in Forest Lake and...

Clark Burt

May 1, 2009

“Doc” “Gene” Burt, age 96 of Grey Cloud Island died Friday evening May 1, 2009 .

Clark Eugene Burt was born March 20, 19 13 in Three Forks, Montana the son of Clark I and Myra Burt. He was raised...

William Bergstrom

May 1, 2009

Private Services.

Alice Lauve

Apr 30, 2009

, Age 94, of Newport died on April 30, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Minneapolis. Alice was born November 13, 1914 in Maynard, Minnesota the daughter of Theodore & Annette (Stenson) Thorkelson. She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1932. She was united in marriage to Stanley Lauve at Wang...

Michael Lovitt, Jr

Apr 28, 2009

Michael Robert Lovitt Jr., was stillborn on April 28, 2009 at United Hospital in Saint Paul.

He is survived by his parents, Jessica Hanson & Michael Lovitt, his sister, Sarah Hanson, grandparents; Debbie Lovitt & Timothy Lovitt, Cindy Hanson & Rick (Patty) Morris, great-grandparents; Dorothy & David Lilygren, Carol Lovitt, Duane Lovitt & Shirley Miller.

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Richard Siem

Apr 27, 2009

age 67, of Woodbury (formerly of Lafayette ) died peacefully on April 27 th at the Woodbury Health Care Center. he was born in Ormsby , MN on March 26, 19 42 to Harry and Viola (Schultze) Siem. He was raised in the Ormsby area and attended St. James High School . He married...

William Wiech

Apr 26, 2009

age 72 of Cottage Grove ,on April 26, 2009 .

William was born September 22, 19 36 in Frontenac , Minnesota the son of William & Annabelle Wiech. He was raised in Hager City and Red Wing and graduated from...

Kiera Conroy

Apr 25, 2009

Survived by her parents Michelle Lee and Andrew Conroy; grandparents William and Jane Conroy; great-grandmothers Mary Jane Arnfelt, Gayle Anderson; great-great-grandmother Jeanette Pecuman; and many other family and friends.

Jim Bourasa

Apr 19, 2009

Jim Bourasa, 74 of Cottage Grove died Sunday morning April 19, 2009, at his home following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday April 24, 2009 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Paul Park with the Reverend Greg Esty officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4...

Ann Wren

Apr 19, 2009

age 66, of Cottage Grove went home to be with her Lord Sunday morning April 19, 2009 .

Ann was born June 26, 19 42 in New Rockford, North Dakota the daughter of Oscar & Mabel (Gutterud) Hungness. She was...

Laurie Zitzman

Apr 17, 2009

age 59 of Cottage Grove

on April 17, 2009 .

Laurie was born June 16, 19 49 in St. Paul the daughter of Norman Dale & Cleo McCann. She was raised in St....

Kenneth Efram

Apr 8, 2009

Kenneth E. Efram, 47 of St. Paul Park, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Lakeridge Care Center in Roseville, following a lengthy illness. Memorial, Friday April 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park, Visitation after 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Survived by his mother, Joan and siblings;...