Obituaries

William Knauff

Jan 17, 2009

William Frank Knauff, 76, passed away on January 17, 2009. William was born to William O. and Mary (Strafelda) Knauff on February 11, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised and went to school in South St. Paul, Minnesota. On December 27, 1952, he was joined in marriage to his wife Barbara M. Benham at St. Louis Catholic Church...

James Burrell, Sr

Jan 14, 2009

James M. Burrell, Sr.

Born April 26, 19 44

Died January 14, 2009

James is preceded in death by his son Bradley, and his father John....

Arthur Schroeder

Jan 11, 2009

Age 89 of Newport went peacefully to be with our heavenly father January 11, 2009 .

Arthur was raised in Cashton , Wisconsin and graduated from Cashton High School . On May 3, 19 47 he was united in marriage...

Tim Caswell

Jan 6, 2009

Tim Caswell, age 56 of St. Paul died accidentally early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2009 .

Timothy Joe Caswell was born February 2, 19 53 in Flandreau , South Dakota . He was raised in Cottage Grove .

Nona Zimmerman

Dec 30, 2008

Nona joined her husband Ed and her daughter Virginia (Sue) in Heaven on Dec. 30th at 1 A.M. 2008. Nona had an infection her body couldn't fight. She was singing with her family around her while at Regions. She was moved to Ramsey care Center where she received excellent comfort care. Nona leaves behind her son Bruce Zimmerman , his...

Alice Moody

Dec 29, 2008

Alice A. Moody, 87, passed away on December 29, 2008 .

Alice was born to George and Elizabeth Brown on September 16, 19 21.

On February 4, 19 67, she was joined in...

Katherine Ewald

Dec 27, 2008

(nee Mitchell) died early Saturday morning, December 27, 2008 at her home.

Katherine was born January 5, 19 53 in St. Paul the daughter of Donald & Wilma (Buckenburger) Mitchell. She was raised in Cottage Grove .

Kenneth Tacheny

Dec 20, 2008

Tacheny, Kenneth E.

December 24, 1933

December 20, 2008

Preceded in death by his infant daughter Dorothy, and brother Jerry. Survived by his children Wendy Schultz, Connie (John) Tuchner, and Mark Tacheny; grandchildren...

Ronald Anderson

Dec 16, 2008

Anderson, Ronald D. Age 49 Of Cottage Grove Passed away Tuesday December 16, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents Donald and Geniece Anderson. Survived by his wife of 20 years Karen (nee Kelly); children Justin (Nicole) of North Carolina, Grant, & Hailey; grandson Easton Cole; 4 brothers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mitchell Wichser, Sr

Dec 15, 2008

Mitchell Earl Wichser, Sr., 46, longtime resident of Cottage Grove , passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 15, 2008.

Mitchell was raised by his parents in Cottage Grove ,...

Deloros Otterness

Dec 12, 2008

Deloros ?Joan? Otterness DeMuynck, 76, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away, Friday, December 12, 2008, in Red Wing following a lengthy illness. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Kok Funeral Home in Saint Paul Park. Burial will be at a later date in Newport Cemetery. Joan was the...

Michael Paul

Dec 5, 2008

Michael J. Paul, 50, longtime resident of St. Paul Park , passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2008 .

Michael was raised by his parents Donald and Marian Paul, in St. Paul , MN . He attended Hill Murray High School and later furthered his education by...

Gerold Jorgenson

Dec 4, 2008

Gerold D. Jorgenson, 80 of Cottage Grove, formerly of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Lutheran Home in River falls following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Kok Funeral Home in Cottage Grove, with the Reverend Jules Erickson, officiating. Burial will be in Cottage Grove Cemetery. Friends may...

Matthew Hoffman

Dec 3, 2008

Matthew Hoffman, 49, of Cottage Grove, passed way on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Kok Funeral Home, in Cottage Grove with the Reverend Brad Kindall, officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral...

Dwight Greenbush

Dec 3, 2008

GREENBUSH, DWIGHT B. Age 45 Of Blaine Passed on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at his home. Survived by his daughter, Ashley of Newport, brother Dennis, sisters; Elaine (Richard) Oftedahl & Lori (Greg) Fuller, also several nieces and nephews. Remebrance Gathering, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1144 5 th Avenue, Newport.

Connie Miller

Dec 2, 2008

Connie L. Miller, 58, of Saint Paul Park, Passed away on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2008 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Paul Park, with the Reverend Greg Esty, officiating. Burial will be...

Jerry Ruka

Nov 28, 2008

age 77 of Cottage Grove , was greeted in Heaven by his beloved son Mark on November 28, 2008 .

Jerome Edward Ruka was born March 10, 19 31 in Mason City , Iowa to Irving and May (Purington) Ruka....

Margaret Eberspacher

Nov 26, 2008

age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by family Nov. 26, 2008 .

Margaret Josephine was born December 10, 10 30 in St. Paul , Minnesota the daughter of Lee & Katie (Biscoe) Crippen. She was raised in...

Kathleen Brahmer

Nov 25, 2008

age 63, on Wednesday November 25, 2008 at her home.

Kathleen Lucille was born August 18, 1945 in Menomonie , Wisconsin the daughter of Merton and Ruby (Hoyt) McGilton. She was raised in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School...

Randy Hazelton

Nov 24, 2008

Hazelton, Randy C.

November 27, 1960

November 24, 2008

Age 47. Survived by his wife Cheri; son Randy Jr.; mother Margaret; grandmother Alta; 2 brothers; 1 sister; special friend Karen; and many other...