Obituaries

Darlene Christenson

Darlene Christenson

Apr 15, 2014

Beloved Wife, Mom, Mimi Age 58 of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 15, 2014. Darlene Emily was born February 5, 1956 in St. Paul the daughter of Edward & Rose (Kroll) Wosick. She was raised in St. Paul Park. On March 1, 1975 Dar was united in marriage with Tom in Stillwater. Her life revolved...

Terence Nichols

Terence Nichols

Apr 12, 2014

Terence L. Nichols Age 73, of Cottage Grove Passed away April 12, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Graduate of Edina High School and University of Minnesota (1966). Terry was the co-owner of Nichols and Hines waterproofing Company from 1971-1982. He did graduate studies in theology at Marquette University, 1982-1988. From 1988 to 2014 he was professor of Theology at...

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Apr 11, 2014

Johnson, Jennifer "Jen" Age 25 of Cottage Grove On April 11, 2014 Jennifer was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 2006. She played soccer and was in track at Park. Jennifer enjoyed playing Frisbee golf. She was enrolled in Culinary School at St. Paul College. Jennifer is the beloved daughter of Julie & Dale; sister...

Keith Kostka

Keith Kostka

Apr 9, 2014

Keith J. Kostka, age 61, of St. Paul died unexpectedly of natural causes on April 9, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Harold; nephew, Andy; brother-in-law, Bob; and grandparents. Survived by mother, Alice M. of Hastings; siblings, Lauson (Sue), Kevin (Maureen), Scott (Cathy), Melissa (Steve), and Craig (Shelly); twelve nieces and nephews; eight great nieces and nephews; close family friends...

Ilene Moldenhauer

Ilene Moldenhauer

Apr 5, 2014

Ilene Moldenhauer, age 97 of Cottage Grove died Saturday evening April 5, 2014 at Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury. Ilene Norma was born January 13, 1917 in Hazel, South Dakota. She was united in marriage with Stanley A. Moldenhauer in Forest City, Iowa on October 15, 1937. She worked for Western Electric and Harvest States GTA for 25 years....

Irene Kroschel

Irene Kroschel

Apr 4, 2014

Age 89 of St. Paul Park Raised in Pine City Passed away on April 4, 2014, surrounded by her caring family. Preceded in death by beloved husband Clayton, granddaughter Leslie, and siblings Stan, Phyllis, Myrtle and Bob. Survived by sons Bill (Jane), Keith (friend Faye Passow), Jeff (Marcie) and Jon (Liz), sisters Mabel Lick of Gaylord, MN and Eleanor Hudak...

Janice Lebeis

Janice Lebeis

Mar 31, 2014

Janice Steinmetz Lebeis, of Cottage Grove died March 31, 2014 after a 11 year battle with breast cancer. She was born September 19, 1947 in Chippewa Falls the daughter of Gerald and Margaret Steinmetz. On September 9, 1967 she married Edward Lebeis at St. Peter's in Tilden. Jan graduated in 1965 from Chi Hi. She is survived by son Steven...

Albert Wright

Albert Wright

Mar 29, 2014

Albert M. Wright, age 90, of Cottage Grove went to be with the Lord, Jesus on March 29, 2014. He was born October 8, 1923 and raised in New York State. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, after which he married Elaine Creecraft in Meadville, Pennsylvania and had a son, Alan. He and the family...

Comfort Famati

Comfort Famati

Mar 27, 2014

Comfort Kokoevi Famati was born May 20, 1930 in Lagos, Nigeria to parents, Gudjo and Agbesi (Teko) Kappo. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 27, 2014 in Woodbury, Minnesota. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Funeral Service 11 am, Friday, April 11, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul...

Ethel Johnston

Ethel Johnston

Mar 22, 2014

Ethel Johnston, age 96, a lifetime Newport resident died Saturday evening March 22, 2014 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Ethel Doris was born July 28, 1917 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Albert & Amanda (Olson) Schilling. She was raised in Newport and graduated from Park High School. Ethel was united in marriage with Lloyd Freemont Johnson. She worked...

John Randall

John Randall

Mar 22, 2014

John Randall, age 70, of Hastings died Saturday morning March 22, 2014. John Joseph Randall was born January 18, 1944 in La Crosse, Wisconsin the son of Nathan & Ann (Reiter) Randall. He was raised in LaCrescent, Minnesota and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1962. In 1966 he was united in marriage with Diane Hafner at St. Peters...

Gary Carlson

Gary Carlson

Mar 19, 2014

Age 54 of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully March 19, 2014 Gary was born December 24, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Donald & Elizabeth (Laszlo) Carlson. He was raised in Cottage Grove, the youngest of six, and graduated from Park High School in 1978. Gary was a beloved football coach for Cottage Grove Athletic Association, Oltman Middle...

Cecil Schlagel

Cecil Schlagel

Mar 18, 2014

Cecil "Cec" Schlagel, age 88, of Cottage Grove, died on his 88th Birthday. Cecil Leroy Schlagel was born March 18, 1926 in Pasco, Washington the son of Paul & Henrietta (Andrews) Schlagel. He was raised in Washington and was united in marriage with Bonnie Jean Morgan on April 7, 1947 in Pasco, Washington. Cecil served in the United States Air...

Michael O'Boyle

Michael O'Boyle

Mar 16, 2014

Michael O'Boyle, age 58 of Marion, South Dakota, formerly of Grey Cloud Island, Minnesota, died March 16, 2014 in Rochester, Minnesota as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 – 72nd Street E, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be...

Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt

Mar 16, 2014

Age 79 of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening March 16, 2014. Mary Jane was born November 16, 1934 at Mounds Park Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ray & Catherine (Kemp) Boyd. She lived in her Cottage Grove Home for fifty years. Mary was the biggest fan of her kids and grandkids sporting activities. She loved her dog...

Frederick Hartfiel

Frederick Hartfiel

Mar 14, 2014

Frederick D. Hartfiel, age 83, of Cottage Grove passed away on March 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Patricia (nee Peterson); parents, Fredrich and Elsa (nee Schultz); sister, LaVerne Dodd and brother, Kenneth. Survived by son, F. Scott (Renita); daughters, Lisa, Karen (Michael) Harer, and Janet (Tom) Campbell; grandchildren, Anita (Bob)...

Dell Edmundson

Dell Edmundson

Mar 11, 2014

Dell Edmundson WWII Veteran Age 89, of Cottage Grove Went home on March 11, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine. Survived by wife, Addie Albright; children, Linda (Jim) Acker, John (Debbie), Denny (Charlene), Steve, and Nancy (Mark) Miller; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Lillian and Almeda; and brother, Ben; as well as many extended family and friends....

Carol Schlorhaufer

Carol Schlorhaufer

Mar 6, 2014

Carol J. Schlorhaufer, age 80, of Newport, MN, passed peacefully under the care of her family on March 6, 2014 and went home to be greeted by her Heavenly Father, beloved husband John "Jack" and family. Funeral services will be 11:30 Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th Street, Newport with visitation starting at 10:00 am until...

Willard Anderson

Willard Anderson

Mar 6, 2014

Willard W. Anderson Willard, a long time resident of Cottage Grove, was born February 7, 1936 in Duluth MN and at the age 78 passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 1:00-5:00 pm on March 15, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...

Harry Wesse

Harry Wesse

Mar 4, 2014

Harry J. Wesse, age 68, of St. Paul Park died Tuesday evening March 4, 2014. Harry Joseph Wesse was born March 5, 1945 in Chisholm, Minnesota. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Washington High School. Harry worked at 3M more than thirty years. He enjoyed cribbage and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Harry loved his dog...