Obituaries

Jul 30, 2007

nee Comfort age 75 of Cottage Grove at United Hospital in St. Paul on Monday evening July 30, 2007. Kathleen was born April 23, 1932 in Duluth the daughter of Harry & Margaret (Smith) Comfort. She was raised in Duluth and married Alfred Havorsen on October 19, 1957. She enjoyed watching the birds and had a love for flowers. Preceded...

Jul 30, 2007

Touched the lives of many. Age 41 of Cottage Grove, MN died unexpectedly on July 30, 2007 surrounded by friends. Survived by son, Devin; fiancAC., Sue Johnson (Heather and Matt); parents, Lois (Harlan) Ritter; sisters, Linda Wilson and Debra Daniels; nieces, Hannah and Lindsey; step-siblings, Robin, Jay, Arrin and families. Also survived by relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Jul 27, 2007

Nee Messerschmidt Formerly Haggenmiller Age 92 of Cottage Grove died on Friday evening, July 27, 2007 at her residence. Elizabeth was born September 20, 1914 in Dixon, Montana the daughter of Charles & Evva (Weaver) Messerschmidt. A former resort owner and restaurantur, Elizabeth was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook. Our beloved mother and grandmother's love for her family...

Jul 22, 2007

Mary Catherine Lang, 49, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at her home. Mary Catherine Lang was born May 15, 1958 in Hastings, Minnesota, the daughter of James J. and Theresa A. (Teuber) Downey. She grew up on a farm in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1976. She attended the...

Jul 21, 2007

Harry "Hap" C. Wolf, age 70 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2007. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Judy; sons, Brian (Julie), Kris (Tarrah); granddaughters, Ashlee and Chelsee; siblings, Allen (Margie), Dale (Joyce), Lyle (Jan), Sally (Dennis). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Jul 8, 2007

Debera A. McElmury, Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Age 59 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed on July 8, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debera was born on July 24, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Russell and Ethel Deubel. She attended Bowling Green University. On June 23, 1974, James McElmury and Debera Deubel were united in marriage...

Jul 7, 2007

Marie Agnes Kostelecky, age 82 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2007. Marie was born on May 17, 1925 in Dunn County, North Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Agnes Sadowsky. She was raised on a farm near Dickinson, North Dakota while attending St. Peter's and Paul's Catholic School in New Hradec, North Dakota....

Jul 6, 2007

Mary I. Zuccarello, beloved mother and grandmother, 96 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, died following a long life, Friday, July 6, 2007, at the Southview Acres Nursing Home in West Saint Paul. Family services were held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Kok Funeral Home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Graveside services will be held...

Jul 2, 2007

Jacqueline V. Henseler, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Arnold "Ozzie"; Survived by children, Michael, Connie Downs, Lynda (David) Baer, Patti (Mike) Coleman, Tony (Anne), Nick (Lori), Ken (Paula), Barb (Dewey) Koshenina; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Jun 29, 2007

January 13, 1955 ~ June 29, 2007 of Cottage Grove unexpectedly at his home. Dale was raised in St. Paul and attended Washington High School. On December 2, 1972 he married Sherry Matykiewicz in Watertown, South Dakota. He served in the United States Army from 1974 until 1977. Survived by wife Sherry, sons Dale Jr. of Cottage Grove, Todd (Elizabeth)...

Jun 29, 2007

Curt was born December 10, 1931 to Anna and Oscar Olson in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He was a 1949 graduate of Central High School of East Grand Forks and in 1952 he married his sweetheart, Marian, daughter of Leonard and Gertrude Driscoll. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Curt and Marian remained in East Grand...

Jun 24, 2007

Shirley Ann Woodard, age 70 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died on June 24, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Richard ?Dick?; son, Daniel. Survived by son Bobby and many other relatives and friends.

Jun 21, 2007

Emery H. (Jack)Meyers, devoted to wife and family, age 87 of Cottage Grove, MN died on June 21, 2007. Survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Daisy; children, Karen (Mike) Stoven, Marlene (Joe Wittl) Williams, Bonnie Meyers; grandchildren, Julie, Adam, Allan, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Tommy, Jessica; sister, Peggy Smith. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Jun 20, 2007

Arlyn H. Schwarz, 47 of Saint Paul, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota Arlyn was born April 20, 1960 in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Eldor and Elsie (Wilde) Schwarz. He grew up in Amboy, Minnesota and graduated from Amboy High School. He was united in marriage to Susan Swann. The couple made...

Jun 20, 2007

Jeremy, Jody (nee Ittel) and Charlie announce the birth of their special angel, Adeline Lori, born June 19, 2007. She stayed long enough to touch our hearts before she died on June 20, 2007. Among the many hearts she touched are grandpa and grandma, Bill and Lorraine Pire, and Jon and Lori Ittel. Services private. Arr. Kok Funeral Home (651-459-2875)....

Jun 20, 2007

KARWOSKI, EUGENE R. Best Husband, Father & Grandfather Age 81, of Cottage Grove, died on June 20, 2007. Beloved husband of Lillian for 60 years, Loving father of Kurt (Annette), Gene (Cindy), Jill (Bill) Randall, Stan (Linda), seven grandchildren; Amy, Carrie, Joseph, Kelly, Tracy, Kaitlyn & Neil, brother of Donald (Jean), Shirley (Robert) Waters, brother-in-law of Sam (Carolyn) Henriksen.

Jun 18, 2007

Christopher Nyberg, 47 of Saint Paul Park, died early Monday morning, June 18, 2007 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following a sudden illness. Christopher Nyberg was born April 19, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clarence A. and Joan M. (Webb) Nyberg. He was raised on a farm in Hewitt and attended school in Bertha, Minnesota. He...

Jun 16, 2007

Beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather age 82 of Cottage Grove & Attleboro, MA died Saturday morning, June 16, 2007 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. William Calvin Brown was born June 18, 1924 in Slaton, Texas. He was raised in Texas. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He served in the South Pacific...

Jun 8, 2007

Jun 4, 2007

William H. Haluzak, Loving Husband and Father, age 40 of Cottage Grove, MN passed suddenly surrounded by family June 4, 2007. Bill was born on July 30, 1966 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the son of William and Helen Haluzak. He attended Slinger High School and the University of Wisconsin ? Oshkosh, followed by two years at Edgewood College. On December 23,...