Obituaries

Marcella Sellner

Marcella Sellner

Aug 21, 2013

Marcella G. Sellner, age 89 of Newport, MN, passed away on August 21, 2013 at the Regina Care Center in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Marcella...

Mary Nasstrom

Mary Nasstrom

Aug 20, 2013

Age 94 On August 20, 2013 Mary Katheryn was born April 15, 1919 in Eveleth, Minnesota the daughter of Matthew & Johanna (Grad) Zadnikar. She was raised in Eveleth and graduated from Eveleth High School and attended college in Eveleth. On May 5, 1944 she was united in marriage with Brother Algot Nasstrom in Eveleth. Mary enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo,...

Arlene Tobel

Arlene Tobel

Aug 19, 2013

Age 75 of Monticello died Monday afternoon August 19, 2013 in Big Lake, Minnesota. Arlene was born July 12, 1938 in Utica, Minnesota the daughter of Arnold & Virgil (Sweningson) Sogla. She was raised in Trail, Minnesota on the family farm and graduated from Mcintosh High School. Arlene enjoyed reading, cooking, and collecting cookbooks. She loved her cats. Arlene was...

Georgene Ake

Georgene Ake

Aug 18, 2013

Georgene Ake Age 82, of Cottage Grove Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Edmund Jr. "Chub"; sister, Carole Heurung. Survived by son, Steve (Sandi), and daughter, Judy (Steve) Chapman; grandchildren, Stephanie Ake, Brian (Maureen) Ake, Jennifer (Aaron) Dockendorf, and Sarah (Mike) Iniguez; great grandsons, Colin, Luke, and Padraig. Private family...

Susan Moran

Susan Moran

Aug 9, 2013

Age 46, of Cottage Grove died Friday afternoon August 9, 2013. Susan Anne was born December 15, 1966 in Ellsworth, Maine the daughter of Patrick & Janet (Ingram) Moran. She was a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1985. Sue earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree from...

George Heller

George Heller

Aug 8, 2013

Age 89 of Cottage Grove died Thursday morning, August 8, 2013 at Southview Acre Care Center in West St. Paul, George Clarence Heller was born June 16, 1924 in St. Paul the son of William & Rose (Wiesner) Heller. He was raised in St. Paul. On September 2, 1950 George was united in marriage with Deloris Seils at Emmanuel Lutheran...

Patricia Hartfiel

Patricia Hartfiel

Aug 4, 2013

Patricia J. Hartfiel Age 80, of Cottage Grove Passed away on August 4, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Fremon and L. Bernice (nee Prince) Peterson; brother, Donald Peterson. Survived by husband of 58 years, Fred; son, F. Scott (Renita); daughters, Lisa, Karen (Michael) Harer, and Janet (Tom) Campbell; grandchildren, Anita (Bob) Wiener, Brian (Callie)...

Jacqueline Mavis

Jacqueline Mavis

Aug 3, 2013

Jacqueline Mavis, age 87, of St. Paul Park died Saturday evening August 3, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jacqueline Joyce Mavis was born January 30, 1926 in St. Paul Park the daughter of James & Lillian (McCoy) Mavis. She was raised in St. Paul Park and graduated from Park High School in 1944. Jacqueline worked as an accountant...

Jeanne Russell

Jeanne Russell

Aug 3, 2013

Jeanne Russell Age 76, of Cottage Grove Went to Heaven on August 3, 2013. Survived by husband of 52 years, Ken; sons, John (Jane), Rob (Lori and her daughter, Isla), Rick; identical twin sister, Joey Pawek and her sons, Brian, Brad, and Todd; who were also known as Jeanne's half sons; and many other extended family and friends. Preceded in...

Allen Payne

Allen Payne

Jul 29, 2013

Allen Cecil Payne Age 66, of South St. Paul Formerly of St. Paul Park Passed away July 29, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Mildred. Survived by wife of 46 years, Barbara; children, Robert, Stacey (John) Karlson, Kim (Mitch) Fercho, and Bonnie Lange; grandchildren, Ashley, Cody (Jessica), Amy (Drew), Samantha, Shyann, Dustin, Shelbi, Jackson, and...

Daniel Pierce

Daniel Pierce

Jul 27, 2013

Of St. Paul Park CP Rail died early Saturday morning July 27, 2013 at St. John's Hospital. Daniel was born November 7, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Richard & Marion (O'Gar) Pierce. He was raised in Milwaukee. He moved to St. Paul Park in 1985. Daniel enjoyed woodcarving and rock-collecting. He was a gearhead who liked cars and...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Jul 22, 2013

Died Monday July 22, 2013 Age 57 passed away after a long illness Richard was born June 16, 1956 in St. Paul the son of Richard & Marilyn Smith. He loved fishing and his animals. Survived by Parents Richard & Marilyn Smith; Brother Randy (Jody) Smith of Cambridge, MN; Aunt Eileen Herbert of Cottage Grove and Uncle Dave Kadous and...

Sharon Burgoyne

Sharon Burgoyne

Jul 18, 2013

Sharon A. Burgoyne Age 73, of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2013 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Geneva Connolly; husband, Donald; siblings, Robert Connolly and Kathy Christianson; in-laws, Louis and Inez Burgoyne; brother-in-law, Jim Burgoyne; and great nephew, Eric Middendorf. Survived by sons, Donald Jr. (Joy) and...

Charles Chevalier

Charles Chevalier

Jul 15, 2013

Charles Chevalier, age 77, of Cottage Grove died Monday morning July 15, 2013 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. Charles Francis Chevalier was born April 10, 1936 in Britton, South Dakota the son of Veila & Vivian (Baird) Chevalier. He was raised in Forman, North Dakota and graduated from Forman High School in 1954. On July 6, 1963 he was...

Philip Bromen

Philip Bromen

Jul 15, 2013

Philip L. Bromen, age 65 of Newport died July 15, 2013 at the Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; children, Peggy Schwartz, Patty Lundell (Dan K.), Bryan Bromen and Angie Bromen; grandchildren, Kirsten and Kasha Lundell and Austin and Shelby Schwartz; siblings, Alice Stern (and Ed), Ernie (Hella) Bromen, Everett Bromen, Joyce (Gil) Odegard, Kenny...

Darold Schmitt

Darold Schmitt

Jul 15, 2013

DAROLD "JERRY" SCHMITT Darold "Jerry" Schmitt age 76 of Cottage Grove, died at home Monday morning, July 15, 2013. Funeral will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2013, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, with visitation starting at 11:00 am at church. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers....

Tim Moosbrugger

Tim Moosbrugger

Jul 15, 2013

Tim "Moose" Moosbrugger Age 60, of S. St. Paul Formerly of St. Paul Park Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 15, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Margaret. Survived by siblings, Marge (Dennis) Roper, Reen (Burt) White, Michele (Paul) Hanson, Tom (Becky); nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. There will be a gathering...

Steven Kessler

Steven Kessler

Jul 7, 2013

SGT. STEVEN C. KESSLER Age 27, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away suddenly at his home in Temecula, California on July 6, 2013. Steven was currently serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. He had honorably served his country in Afghanistan. Steven graduated from Park High School in 2004. On July 30,...

Richard Fastner

Richard Fastner

Jul 4, 2013

Richard Fastner Age 80, of Cottage Grove Formerly of Newport Passed away July 4, 2013. Preceded in death by sister Ann, and brother Lawrence. Survived by son Richard; brothers, Frank (Thelma), Edward (Irene); sisters, Rose (Alex) Brietkrietz, and Mary L. Koehler; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 AM, Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th...

Pauline Flick

Pauline Flick

Jul 3, 2013

Pauline M. Flick Age 72, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Robert R. Survived by children, Buck, Rick (Jen), Jacqie, Jim, and Cathy (John) Weninger; grandchildren, Loralee (Jason), Nicholle (Kyle), JT, Haili, and Paige; great grandchildren, Taylor, Kameron, Tyler Jr., Faye, and Ash; sister, Viv White; and other extended family...