Obituaries

Larry Guy

Larry Guy

Aug 23, 2007

Beloved Husband Father Grandfather And Friend Age 65 of Cottage Grove on Thursday August 23, 2007 at his home. Larry Duane Guy was born November 28, 1942 in Fairmont, Minnesota the son of Harold & LaVonne (Johnson) Guy. He was raised in Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1959. On May 5, 1961 he married Judith Tilbury at...

Mary Jerry

Mary Jerry

Aug 22, 2007

Mary D. Jerry, age 98, of St. Paul Park died Wednesday morning August 22, 2007 at her home. Mary was born in St. Paul the daughter of John & Mary (Bergstrom) Dahlgren. On February 7, 1927 she married Irving Jerry in St. Paul. She loved baking and cooking. She was preceded in death by husband of 68 years Irving; son...

Steven Werb

Steven Werb

Aug 19, 2007

Steven William Werb Willy Died August 19, 2007 St. Paul Park, MN Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. Unexpectedly passed at the age of 54. He was an extraordinarily devoted father and grandfather. He had a short life but lived everyday like it was his last. He loved dust behind his tires and the sun to show the way. He...

Robert Duffert

Robert Duffert

Aug 18, 2007

Duffert, Robert W. Rob Age 41 of St. Paul Park Passed away August 18, 2007 Survived by daughter, Sophia; parents, Richard and Bonnie; siblings, Shane (Shawna), Ronda Thorson (Silvio), April (Thomas) Merten, Christie; special friend Mella Lofton. Also survived by grandparents, Robert & Irene Anderson, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Brenda Marie. Visitation...

Mary Houle

Mary Houle

Aug 17, 2007

Mary Ann Houle, loving mother and grandmother, age 71 of Newport, Minnesota passed away August 17, 2007 surrounded by family. Mary was born at home in Eden Valley, Minnesota on August 13, 1936, the daughter of Polycarp and Clara Arnold. She was raised in Eden Valley, attending Eden Valley High School. On June 26, 1965, Mary Ann Arnold and Bill...

David McWain

David McWain

Aug 8, 2007

December 3, 1941 ~ August 8, 2007 Formerly of Cottage Grove Beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of Brenda, Brandee (Kurk) Lee, Eric, Darin; beloved grandfather of John, Jaime, Brigitte (Jesse), Brittney, Breanne; son of E. Marcine; brother of Charmagne (Bob), Karen (Jerry). Visitation 1-3 PM with a memorial service 3 PM Saturday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Avenue,...

Esther Schmidt

Esther Schmidt

Aug 7, 2007

91 years of St. Paul Park Esther Marie was born September 8, 1915 in Nortin Township, North Dakota the daughter of Philip & Emilia (Rechenberg) Hase. She was raised in North Dakota. She retired in 1980 from School District 833. Following retirement, she enjoyed traveling. She was an avid gardener and a talented seamstress as well as a quilter. She...

Florence Kreyer

Florence Kreyer

Aug 7, 2007

age 85, of Cottage Grove died Tuesday afternoon August 7, 2007 at her home. Florence Minetta was born April 13, 1922 the daughter of Louis & Anna (Giampaolo) Collyard. Preceded in death by husband Donald; parents Louis & Anna Collyard; brothers Michael & Henry. Survived by daughters Janice & Linda; brothers Albert, Edward (Beverly), nieces nephews and friends. Mass of...

Todd Froelich

Todd Froelich

Aug 1, 2007

Todd William Froelich, 49, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at his home in Littleton. Memorial services will held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th Avenue, Newport, with the Reverend Dr. Mark Winkler and the Reverend Jerry Malek, officiating. Burial will be...

Richard Petersen

Richard Petersen

Aug 1, 2007

Richard J. Petersen, age 72 of Newport, Minnesota died August 1, 2007. Richard was born at his home in Newport, Minnesota on December 25, 1934, the son of Donald and Dorothy Petersen. He was raised in Newport, while attending Park High in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. After his schooling, he entered the U.S. Army. On January 25, 1975, Richard Petersen...

Kathleen Halvorsen

Kathleen Halvorsen

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...

Craig Larsen

Craig Larsen

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...

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

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...

Mary Lang

Mary Lang

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...

Harry Wolf

Harry Wolf

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.

Debera McElmury

Debera McElmury

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...

Marie Kostelecky

Marie Kostelecky

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....

Mary Zuccarello

Mary Zuccarello

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...

Jacqueline Henseler

Jacqueline Henseler

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.

Dale Spears Sr

Dale Spears Sr

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)...

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