Obituaries

Joan Thompson

Joan Thompson

May 1, 2014

Joan Thompson, age 85 of Norris Square died Thursday afternoon May 1, 2014 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Joan Margaret was born July 7, 1928 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Dow & Luene Starkey. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1946. On March 19, 1949 she was united in marriage with Thomas John Thompson in Minneapolis. Joan was...

Terry Stroth

Terry Stroth

Apr 27, 2014

Terry Stroth, age 60 of Cottage Grove died Sunday afternoon April 27, 2014. Terrance Lee Stroth was born November 23, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Eugene and Margorie (Gonser) Stroth. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1972. Terry served in the United States Army from June 1972 until November...

Peter Goerges

Peter Goerges

Apr 27, 2014

Peter W. Goerges, age 76 of Cottage Grove died Saturday morning April 27, 2014 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Peter Werner Goerges was born August 23, 1937 the son of Johan and Johanna (Fritche) Goerges. He is best known for his passion for soccer and his kindness to all he touched Peter was preceded in death by his parents...

Julie Adams)

Julie Adams)

Apr 25, 2014

Julie (nee Adams) Van Hoven Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Age 57, of Beldenville, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away April 25, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Helen Adams. Survived by husband, Peter; children, Helen (Chris) LaRoue, Peter Jr. (Kelly O'Neil), and...

Duane Donkers

Duane Donkers

Apr 23, 2014

Duane J. Donkers age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 23, 2014. Survived by wife of 53 years, Mary; children, Duane (Tara), David (Angela), William, Janet, and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jessica, Clinton, Michael, Tommy, Solenne, Sarah, Nicholas, Matthew, Xavier, Travis, and Heather; sisters, Helen (Joe) Tillman and Ora (Bill) Dorgan; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of...

Donald Eisenmenger

Donald Eisenmenger

Apr 20, 2014

Eisenmenger, Donald "Ike" Captain St. Paul Fire Department Age 85 of Denmark Township died early Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2014 at the Prescott Nursing Home. Donald David was born October 1, 1927 in Walker, Minnesota the son of William & Ethel (Culp) Eisenmenger. He was raised in the twin cities area. Ike served in the United States Navy during...

Edward Leithauser

Edward Leithauser

Apr 16, 2014

"Bubby" of St. Paul Park January 4, 1926 – April 16, 2014 Edward John Leithauser was born January 4, 1926 in St. Paul the son of Edward & Ruth (Walstrom) Leithauser. He was raised on St. Paul's east side and graduated from Harding High School. On July 10, 1955 he was united in marriage with La Verne Barbara Opatz in...

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...