Obituaries

Nov 29, 2007

Ballard, Paul Thomas age 41 died November 29, 2007 at Regions Hospital. Paul was born June 14, 1966 in St. Paul the son of George & Carol (Vollhaber) Ballard Jr. Survived by wife Nicole; children Jessica, Kyle, Amanda; brothers George (Judi), Randy (Justine), Timothy; sisters Linda, Patty (Oscar); aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; parents-in-law and other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Nov 28, 2007

age 82 of St. Paul Park died Wednesday November 28, 2007. Edna Mae was born September 2, 1925 in Cottage Grove to Rudolph & Lydi (Brown) Amtsbaurer. She was raised in Cottage Grove. On December 13, 1958 she married Harold Melvin Kahl at St. Andrew?s Lutheran Church in St. Paul Park. She enjoyed embroidery, gardening and yard work. She was...

Nov 25, 2007

Allen L. Engen 62, of Shoreview, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul following a short illness. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. www.kokfuneral.com Allen was born September...

Nov 22, 2007

Jim C. Lyon, passed November 22, 2007, age 51 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Jim was born February 6, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Cardinal and Mary Lyon. He was raised in St. Paul Park, attending Pullman Elementary and Park Junior and Senior High. Jim had a passion for automobiles with an expertise in auto body repair....

Nov 22, 2007

Dennis William Stillwell, Loving Husband and Father, age 62 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died to live again with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on November 22, 2007. Survived by loving family: mother, Emma Jean, wife of 38 years, Helen; children, Shannon (Brett) Burfeind and Jon (Mary Ellen); granddaughter, Matson Anne; sister, Linda (Andy) Schwitzer; nephew, Chad Reich. Preceded in...

Nov 21, 2007

Thomas A. Branum, Loving Husband and Father, age 57 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully November 21, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving wife of 34 years, Madeline; sons, Aaron and Curtis; mother, Marie; siblings, Eileen (Julius) Korte, Doris (Greg) Celski, William, Clarence (Barb), Lois (Dennis) Moravec. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Nov 18, 2007

July 3, 1942 ~ November 18, 2007 of Cottage Grove after a courageous journey. Beloved husband of Bernice; loving dad to D.J. of California, Laura (Greg) Piehl of New Market, Kim Peterson of Cottage Grove, Gail (Mark) Harken of Coon Rapids, Missy Abdouch of St. Paul Park, Gary of Summerville, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren Joshua, Jessica, Hannah, Hunter, Michael, Matthew,...

Nov 17, 2007

September 25, 1931 ~ November 17, 2007 of Maplewood died Saturday morning November 17, 2007 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. LaVerne Delores was born September 25, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota the daughter of Roger & Lillian (Vinje) Cushman. She was raised by her grandparents in Montevideo. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1949. On December 9, 1952 she...

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 11, 2007

passed away suddenly on November 11, 2007 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Susan; loving father of Deborah, Michele, Daniel Jr., Signe, Alison, Laurie, Matthew, Danielle; grandchildren Giovanni, Alessandro, Isabella, Cezanne, Norelle, Sullivan, Micah, Savannah, Mataya; siblings Stella, Arnold, Secorrah, Evelyn, Juanita; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Enrique & Refujia; siblings Dario, Henry, Ruben, Benjamin, Lydia,...

Nov 5, 2007

PURVIS, TIMOTHY E. Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle Age 58 of Cottage Grove Tim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday. Preceded in death by parents, William and Helen (Frechette); infant brother, William; and sister, Bernie Ness. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandra Gaye with whom he shared his life for 40 years; sister, Maureen (Larry)...

Nov 5, 2007

PURVIS, TIMOTHY E. Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle Age 58 of Cottage Grove Tim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday. Preceded in death by parents, William and Helen (Frechette); infant brother, William; and sister, Bernie Ness. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandra Gaye with whom he shared his life for 40 years; sister, Maureen (Larry)...

Nov 5, 2007

John C. "Jack" Franklin, Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, age 90 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away November 5, 2007. Survived by loving wife of 8 years, Jeanne; children, Douglas (Linda), Steven (Julie), Christine (Bruce) Gilbertson; step-children, Paul (Keri) Olson, Heidi (Max) Olson-Grinnell; 7 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Nov 2, 2007

Resident of MN Vets Home January 26, 1922 ~ November 2, 2007 Preceded in death by husband Julian. Survived by children Julie (Greg) Steffen of Cottage Grove, Tim (Susan) of Phoenix, Arizona, Maurie of Minneapolis, Paul of Richfield, Mary of Champlin; grandsons Todd and Kyle both of Cottage Grove; special cousin Donna Stone of Fridley. Ruby was born January 26,...

Oct 30, 2007

(nee Dupuis) died Tuesday morning October 30, 2007 at Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury, Minnesota Gertrude was born April 18, 1916 in Centerville, Minnesota the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Houle) Dupuis. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting while always finding comfort in prayer. She worked at 3M. Preceded in death by husband Raymond; grandchildren Amy Spychalla; Gerald Jr.; Christine....

Oct 30, 2007

Newport Business Owner crossed over at home October 29, 2007 Steven was born February 21, 1951 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the son of Alfred and Patricia (Wolske) Sagstetter. He lived in Newport over 40 years. He was a 1969 graduate of Park Senior High School. On June 26, 1976 he married Raven Kathleen Crawley at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in...

Oct 28, 2007

Pariseau, Annette M. Age 16 of Newport Unexpectedly on October 28, 2007. Annette was born November 10, 1990 in Reno, Nevada. In 1994 the family moved to Minnesota from Florida. Annette enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, sunbathing by the pool, playing soccer, and spending time with friends and her dog, Peanut. She was a member of a small group meeting at Crossroads...

Oct 22, 2007

Age 83 formerly of Newport, died on Monday morning, October 22, 2007 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West Saint Paul following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park with the Reverend Greg Esty officiating. Burial will be in...

Oct 19, 2007

Avis Irene Huspek Age 76 of Mission, TX, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, Passed away October 19, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Dick and father of her children, Bob Kruger. Survived by sons, John (Anne) Kruger, Grant (Nancy) Kruger, Kent (Nancy) Kruger; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Lyle (Bev) Gustafson; sister, Elsie...

Oct 17, 2007

Dorothy M. Bahrke (nee Ferguson) Loving Mother and Grandmother, age 83 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away October 17, 2007 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Dorothy is preceded in death by husband Francis J. Leston in 1957, followed by husband, Erich H. Bahrke in 1991; grandsons, Matthew Lovgren and Patrick Hooker; one sister and four brothers. She is survived by...