Obituaries

Marion Nelson

Marion Nelson

Apr 24, 2013

Marion Arlene Evers ("Ma Gould") Nelson Age 78, of Afton moved into her room which was prepared by Jesus on April 24, 2013. She was born on March 28, 1935 in the same place as her mother, the kitchen of her grandmother's house in Delton Township. Marion loved her children fiercely and was always supporting them through all of life's...

James Dahl

James Dahl

Apr 20, 2013

James Dahl, age 73, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully Saturday evening April 20, 2013 at Augustana Home in Hastings. James LeRoy Dahl was born September 2, 1939 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Joseph & Lillian (Halvorsen) Dahl. He was raised in Battle Lake and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957. James was united in marriage with...

Duane Hoffman

Duane Hoffman

Apr 16, 2013

Duane Magnus Hoffman, age 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday evening April 16, 2013 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Duane was born July 16, 1935 in Mankato the son of Walter & Marjorie (Gronquist) Hoffman. Duane was a United States Marine, teacher, builder, woodcarver and loving husband, father and...

Rita Ruiz

Rita Ruiz

Apr 13, 2013

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Soulmate Age 48 of St. Paul Park unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2013. Rita Mae Ruiz was born June 7, 1964 in South St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Gary & Diane (Hostetler) Ruiz. Rita was a devoted mother, grandma, and dog-owner. She was obsessed with ebay and also enjoyed scratch-offs. Her favorite holiday was...

Donald Oehlke

Donald Oehlke

Apr 13, 2013

Donald C. Oehlke, age 86, of Cottage Grove passed away on April 13, 2013. Preceded in death by first wife, Dorothy Richert, and brother, Clifford. Survived by devoted friend, Audrey Lewis; children, Diane Oehlke, Jeanne (Dan) Clark, Suzanne (Dale) Hammonds, and Dwayne; grandchildren, Sven Johnson, Mariah Johnson, Amanda Clark, and Andrea Clark; siblings, Norman (Adeline), Francis (Marylis), and Georgene Elliott;...

Mary Lanik

Mary Lanik

Apr 11, 2013

Lanik, Mary Jo Loving Wife, Mom and Grandma Age 73, of Sauk Centre Formerly of Cottage Grove Died suddenly on April 11, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Margaret Bregel. Survived by husband, Bill; children, Kathie (Jeff) Struve, Mike (Kathy), and Steve; grandchildren, Matt and Amy Struve, and Tom and Joe...

Marise Losness

Marise Losness

Apr 11, 2013

Marise B. Losness of Fairchild, WI Formerly of Cottage Grove, MN Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2013. Marise was born July 29, 1936, in Fairchild, WI to parents, John and Rubye Moe. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry, son, and Jeffrey. Survived by daughters, Laurie (Chuck) Luman and Sally (Ned) Schoephoerster; grandchildren, Nick and Sarah Luman, Sam,...

Madelaine Colburn

Madelaine Colburn

Apr 8, 2013

Madelaine E. "Bertie" Colburn, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2013. Survived by son, Harley (Debra), and daughter, Nancy Isaacs; grandchildren, Stephanie, Daniel, John, Mickie, and Raymond; four great grandchildren; sister, Dawn Ruppert; as well as other extended family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Palmer "Charlie"; daughters, Shelley, Laurie; and many other loved...

Louis Poganski

Louis Poganski

Apr 4, 2013

Louis Poganski Jr., age 79 of Cottage Grove, died Thursday afternoon April 4, 2013. Louis Albert Poganski was born April 14, 1933 in St. Cloud, the son of Louis & Anne (Spaniol) Poganski. He was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951. On August 24, 1957 he was united in marriage with Bernadine Determan at...

Claudette Meyer

Claudette Meyer

Apr 3, 2013

Claudette (L'Allier) Meyer, age 69 of Inver Grove Heights, left her earthly dwelling place surrounded by her family and safely arrived at her eternal home on April 3, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Her Life will be 11:00 am Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Inver Hills Assembly Of God, 8265 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove...

Larry Dailey

Larry Dailey

Apr 2, 2013

Larry J. Dailey Age 83, of Cottage Grove passed away on April 2, 2013 at Norris Square Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Survived by wife of 62 years Katherine (Katie), sons Norman (Susan), James (Michelle) and Mark (Sue), and grandchildren Schuyler and Meara. Larry was born in Texas and moved at a young age to Michigan. He graduated from Adrian...

Clayton Ingvalsen

Clayton Ingvalsen

Mar 30, 2013

Clayton (Snooks) Walter Ingvalsen Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend June 11, 1935 – March 30, 2013 Preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Rita and daughter, Kimberly. Survived by children, Mike, Martin (Nancy), Mitchell (Brenda), and Jodi; grandchildren, Kalie, Erika, Nicole, Melissa, Emily, Elizabeth, Clayton & Carter; sister, Darlene and brother-in-law/good friend, Bob Bruce. He was a...

Barbara Gorder

Barbara Gorder

Mar 30, 2013

August 10, 1944 – March 30, 2013 Of Woodbury Beloved wife of Paul; loving mother of Carrie, Stacey Hanson (Shelby); cherished grandma of Mayah, Lily, Lucy; sister of Jack Thomson, Linda (Paul) Sayther, Glenn Thomson, Scott (Teresa) Thomson; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents John & Elaine (Rhode) Thomson; sister Susan; sister-in-law Pat Thomson. Gathering 4-8 PM...

Stanley Lauve

Stanley Lauve

Mar 23, 2013

Stanley Arnold Lauve, 97, of Newport died Saturday morning at Augustana Health Care Center in Minneapolis. Stanley was born March 29, 1915 to Theodore H. and Gina (Swenson) Lauve. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1933. He met Alice in high school before leaving for the CCC's where he helped in the creation of state parks in Minnesota....

James Wrisky

James Wrisky

Mar 21, 2013

Jim Wrisky, age 64 of Newport, died Thursday afternoon March 21, 2013 surrounded by his family. James Paul Wrisky was born April 21, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Paul & Marcella (Kustrich) Wrisky. He was raised in North St. Paul and graduated from high school in 1966. On June 8, 1974 he was united in marriage with...

Sharon Cartier

Sharon Cartier

Mar 21, 2013

May 15, 1954 – March 21, 2013 Age 58 formerly of White Bear Lake died Thursday afternoon March 21, 2013. Sharon Rose was born May 15, 1954 in St. Paul, the daughter of Ronald & Virginia (Barg) Fagely. She was raised in White Bear Lake and graduated from high school in 1972. She took great pride in her work. Sharon...

Grace Hennen

Grace Hennen

Mar 14, 2013

Grace L. Hennen, age 99, of Newport passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; son, Richard; grandson, Richard; and 5 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Marlyn (Edna) of Inver Grove Heights, Mary Lou (Stephen) Carpenter of Hastings, Janice Lindala of West St. Paul, Donald (Jane) of Cottage Grove, and Gary (Phyllis) of...

LaVerne Mullen

LaVerne Mullen

Mar 12, 2013

LaVerne Mullen (nee Kratzke), age 84, of Grey Cloud Island passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by parents, and two brothers. Survived by her beloved husband of 57 ½ years, Richard; loving mother to Dawn (Kent) Summerfield, Lee, and Fay; loving grandmother to Douglas (Melissa) Summerfield, Janice...

Thomas Eng

Thomas Eng

Mar 10, 2013

Age 70 unexpectedly Of St. Paul & Grand Rapids Thomas John Eng was born August 4, 1942 in St. Paul the son of Christopher & Carmen Eng. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Ramsey High School. Tom enjoyed his upholstery work, fishing, sitting on his deck and tinkering with things that need fixing. He loved spending time...

Shirley Williams

Shirley Williams

Mar 9, 2013

Of Woodbury MN died peacefully in her sleep March 9, 2013 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Shirley Ann was born June 4, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Roy & Fern (Kuhn) Grigsby. She was raised in Hutchinson, Kansas and graduated from Hutchinson High School. Shirley worked as a switchboard operator during the 1950s. In...