Obituaries

Paul Loberg

Jul 29, 2008

Loberg, Paul D.

January 23, 1957

July 29, 2008

Age 51, died peacefully at his home in Cottage Grove , MN (formerly of Milwaukee ), July 29, 2008. Beloved father of...

George Brager

Jul 25, 2008

age 35, of St. Paul Park is now in a better place making a home for his family for when we meet again in heaven.

George was born February 28, 1973 in St. Paul , Minnesota the son of George...

Anelda Herzak

Jul 19, 2008

Herzak, Anelda M. Beloved Mother Passed over on July 19, 2008 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, brother Donald Rydberg, and son-in-law Gary Synnott. Survived by daughter Mary Jo Synnott; brothers Bud (Dorothy) Rydberg, Neal (Maxine) Rydberg; sisters Myla Price, Avis (Glen) Nordin: and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Shirley Meade

Jul 18, 2008

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, brother Wayne, and foster mother Esther Shurster. Survived by brother Richard (Mary Kay) Cottrell; sisters Mary (Steve) Cottrell-Bledsoe and Laura (Brian) Axmark. Also survived by her many caregivers and group home housemates.

Chris Murtagh

Jul 17, 2008

MURTAGH, CHRIS.

Loving Son, Brother & Uncle

Age 30 of Mpls.

Formerly of Cottage Grove , passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2008 . Survived by his mother, Linda L. (Tom Melbye)...

Clifford Braun

Jul 17, 2008

Cottage Grove

Clifford W. Braun, 90 of Cottage Grove , passed away on Thursday July 17, 2008, at Woodbury Healthcare Center .

Clifford was born June...

George Kemp

Jul 17, 2008

George E. ?Stub? Kemp, 81, of Saint Paul Park, passed away on Thursday evening, July 17, 2008 at the Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following a short illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Community United Church of Christ in St. Paul Park, with the Reverend Janet Shannon, officiating. Burial was in...

Brenda Stotzheim

Jul 16, 2008

Cottage Grove Brenda Stotzheim, 53 of Cottage Grove, passed away Wednesday morning, July 16, 2008 at her home. Brenda was born March 21, 1955 in Heflin, Alabama, the daughter of Walton and Louise Jones. In September of 1978, she married Master Sergeant Richard Stotzheim and had a wonderful 29 years together. Brenda enjoyed music, especially rock and roll, and had...

Freddie Larson

Jul 11, 2008

Age 51 of Cottage Grove, passed away on July 11, 2008 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following a short illness.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Kok Funeral Home, Saint...

Frances Espinoza

Jul 11, 2008

Espinoza, Frances L. “Tudy” September 27, 1959 – July 11, 2008 Of Cottage Grove, passed away after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Frances Bertha and Walter Espinoza, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survived by her sons Robbie (AiryAnn) and Cody; daughter Misty Espinoza (Joseph Koerner); and 5 grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers Raymond...

Louis Kavaloski

Jul 10, 2008

age 89, died Thursday morning July 10, 2008 at the Linden Golden Living Center in Stillwater .

Louis was born October 27, 19 18 in Saaint Paul , Minnesota the son of Antoni & Eva (Weidenska) Kavaloski. He was raised...

Drake Gengnagel

Jul 10, 2008

Loving Partner, Son & Brother

Age 47 of Minneapolis , formerly of Cottage Grove , passed away July 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Drake was born October 22, 19 60...

Gerald Bjork

Jul 8, 2008

age 77, of Newport , MN passed away on July 8, 2008 .

Gerald Dean Bjork was born May 29, 19 31 in Ellsworth , Wisconsin the son of Herbert & Martina (Mewhorter) Bjork. He was raised in Ellsworth and...

Nina Burkhart

Jul 8, 2008

July 16, 19 42 ~ July 8, 2008

of Cottage Grove , Minnesota formerly of Wichita

Nina was born in Wichita . She graduated from Howard High School in Howard and St. Mary’s...

Esther Jackson

Jul 6, 2008

age 92, formerly of Grand Marais passed away peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Sunday morning July 6, 2008 .

Esther was born November 4, 19 15 in Gilbert , Minnesota the daughter of Lillian (Majala) & William...

Edward Rice

Jul 1, 2008

Edward ?Eddie? J. Rice , age 71, of Cottage Grove passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, Saint Paul Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676...

JoAnn Johnson

Jul 1, 2008

Johnson, JoAnn (Binkley) Of Cottage Grove, MN September 22, 19 47 – July 1, 2008 JoAnn Binkley Johnson, 60, died on July 1, 2008 in Woodbury, MN at Woodwinds Hospital after a short illness. She was born on September 22, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Robert and Catherine Binkley. JoAnn, a loving...

Melanie Mattson

Jun 26, 2008

Mattson, Melanie M. Born July 18, 1954 in Virginia, Minnesota Died June 27, 2008 of indeterminate causes in Falls Church, Virginia Melanie was formerly of St. Paul Park She graduated from Park Senior High School, Cottage Grove, Minnesota in 1972, 4 th in her class, and from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music...

Lynsay Nieman

Jun 22, 2008

Hastings

Lynsay Leigh Nieman, 25 of Hastings , died peacefully Sunday morning, June 22, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Since February 2006, Lynsay has been living with colon cancer. She is now cancer and pain...

Harry Kelley

Jun 22, 2008

age 82 of Cottage Grove on Sunday morning June 22, 2008 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.

He is the beloved husband of Mildred; loving father of Clifford (Vesna), Irene (Scott) Raun, Deidre (Eddie) Townsend, Monica (Ed) Koezly, Kearn (Patty)’ 6 grandsons; 6 granddaughters; 2 great-grandsons; 2 great-granddaughters;...