Obituaries
Lester Westenberg
Aug 6, 2006
Age 78 of Cottage Grove Passed away on Sunday afternoon Aug 6, 2006 at Bethesda Care Center in St. Paul. Lester Norman Westenberg was born March 7, 1928 in Leota, Minnesota the son of James & Theresa (Olivier) Westenberg. He was raised in Edgerton. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army. On...
George Micek
Aug 6, 2006
Longtime Cottage Grove resident Feb 22, 1923 - Aug 6, 2006 Devoted husband, father, brother and Green Bay Packer fan. Survived by wife of 49 years, Kathleen; daughters,Gloria and Karen Micek; and sisters, Joan, Margaret, Bernice & Esther. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11 AM at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park. Visitation Wednesday...
Dwayne Frankfurth
Aug 6, 2006
Dwayne Frankfurth, age 58, Cottage Grove on Sunday afternoon August 6, 2006. Dwayne Michael Frankfurth was born June 11, 1948 in St. Paul the son of Max & Celia (Geletka) Frankfurth. He was raised in South St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1966. On April 17, 1971 he married Rita Hartman at St. Thomas Aquinas...
Michael Chambers
Aug 4, 2006
age 41 of Belle Plain formerly of Cottage Grove on Friday morning, August 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael Ernest Chambers was born July 25, 1965 in St. Paul the son of John & Constance (Jelmberg) Chambers. He was raised in Cottage Grove. He was an avid fisherman who had a great love of the outdoors, especially...
Donald Gehl
Aug 4, 2006
Loving Father Grandpa and Great Grandpa Age 79 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 4, 2006. Preceded in death by wife, Beryle; son, Danny; granddaughter Cassandra Mae; & brother, Gerald. Survived by children, Diane (Philip) Black, Judy Mahler, Janet (David) Hartenstein, Sally Gehl, Sharon Jacka and Larry Gehl; brothers, Calvin (Arlene) & Leonard (Lois); sister,...
Christopher Kullmann
Aug 4, 2006
Age 34 of Cottage Grove Christopher was born on May 5, 1972, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Roger D. and Donna J. (Armbruster) Kullmann. He was raised in the area and worked as a siding contractor in construction. He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. His son, Keaton was the light of his life. Christopher is survived by...
Robert Gaulke
Aug 2, 2006
Gaulke, Robert "Bob" Age 59 of Newport On August 2, 2006 Beloved husband of Yvonne; loving father of Robert Jr of Shakopee., Tony (Melissa) of Savage, Scott (Jessica) of Belle Plain, Tim of Shakopee, Kim (Jon) Sinnen of Shakopee, Scott (Johanna) Wilbanks of Cambridge, Sarah (Alex) Tepley of St. Paul; grandchildren Amanda, Reed, Ryan, Megan, Christian, Aiden, Gavin, Kyler, Emma...
Mary Rydberg
Aug 2, 2006
(nee Hemmingson) Age 55 of St. Paul Park Preceded in death by husband Duke; parents Marilyn Morrison & Gerald Hemmingson. Beloved sister of David (Laurie) of Cottage Grove, Teri (Cal) of Cottage Grove, Debra of Cottage Grove, Steve (Violet) of Cottage Grove, Brian (Char) of St. Paul Park, Meg of Isanti, Jon of St Paul Park, Jeannie (Jim) of Mora,...
Ethan Nelsen
Jul 30, 2006
age 26 of St. Paul Park died Sunday morning July 30, 2006. Ethan was born June 19, 1980 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Private funeral service. Visitation 3-7 PM Thursday August 3, 2006 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park.
Shirley Carter
Jul 29, 2006
Loving Wife, Mom Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 86, longtime resident of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on July 29, 2006. Shirley was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for nearly 50 years serving as the parish secretary from 1974 until 1985. Shirley was also very active in the American Legion Auxiliary serving as Past President of both...
Carter Hickson
Jul 24, 2006
Carter James Hickson infant son of Tamara J. Aydt and Brian J. Hickson, was stillborn July 24, 2006. A private family gathering with a blessing was held at the hospital. Cards or messages of condolence can be forwarded to Kok Funeral Home or submitted online.
LaRita Searles
Jul 20, 2006
LaRita M. Searles Beloved Mother, Grandmother was called home after a courageous 6 mos. battle with cancer while surrounded by family she entered heavens gates on July 20, 2006. LaRita Margaret was born August 18, 1931 in Superior, Iowa the daughter of Monroe R. & Margaret P. (Simon) Brown. She was raised in Williams, Minnesota and graduated from Williams High...
Frank Peppard
Jul 14, 2006
U.S. Army Air Corp World War II Veteran Age 88 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on July 14th, 2006. Frank was preceded in death by wives Kathryn, Colleen, Debbie; daughter Barbara Lynn Mallette; step-daughter Stormie Freeman. Frank is survived by his son Gary (Peggy) Peppard; grandchildren Heather Peppard, Nicole (Andrew) Beecher, Adrienne (Marty) Neveu, Dylan Peppard, Tara Mallette, and...
Ethel Leavens
Jul 6, 2006
Leavens, Ethel Age 83 of Cottage Grove on July 6, 2006 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Ethel Pauline Leavens was born May 14, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Benjamin & Lillian (Genthe) Leavens. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She served in the United States Army as a nurse during...
Adeline Penders
Jul 6, 2006
Adeline B. Penders, 82, formerly of Saint Paul Park, died Thursday morning, July 6, 2006 at the Augustana Home in Hastings following a lengthy illness. Adeline B. Paul was born March 6, 1924 in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Fleeta (Scott) Paul. She was raised on a farm near Buffalo Lake and graduated from Hutchinson High School....
Lucille Starr
Jul 3, 2006
Starr, Lucille M. Age 84 Active Volunteer Born 9/6/21 to Theodore & Fannie (Osterloo) Cordes in German Valley, IL. Died peacefully of cancer in her Cottage Grove home, on Monday morning 7/3/06. Predeceased by husband Charles G.; daughter Linda J.; brother Emerson Cordes; sister-in-law Mrs. Donald Cordes. Survived by sons Ray A. of St. Paul, Warren D. (Julie) of Mounds...
Rita Wasilk
Jul 1, 2006
Longtime Resident of Newport Born on May 30, 1925, Rita passed away peacefully on July 1, 2006. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Raymond. Rita is survived by her children Ron, Gail, Michele (Phil) Hagberg, Deb Budion; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many family and friends.
Virginia Jahner
Jun 21, 2006
Age 77 of Cottage Grove died Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2006 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Virginia was born July 10, 1928 in Dickinson, North Dakota the daughter of Joseph M. & Marianna (Hegel) Frank. She was raised in Yakama, Washington. On July 27, 1946 she married Gregory Jahner in Yakama. He died in 1985. Ginger enjoyed cross-stiching and...
Debbie Zupfer-Quarles
Jun 15, 2006
Age 48 of St. Paul passed away on June 15, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Peggy & Stan Zupfer. Survived by better half, Buddy Larson; beloved sister of Bob (Phyllis) Michaels, Lucy (Dick) Serpico, Tim Zupfer, Lori (Kevin) Schaaf; many nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
Becky Swedzinski
Jun 12, 2006
Becky Swedzinski, age 61 of Cottage Grove died Monday morning, June 12, 2006 after a very courageous battle with ALS. Rebecca Regina was born August 31, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of Kenneth & Mary (Cain) Bockert. She was raised in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1962. On September 14, 1968 she married...
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