Obituaries

Willis Olander

Willis Olander

Feb 6, 2013

Willis Olander Sr., age 84 of St. Paul Park died Wednesday morning February 6, 2013 at The VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Willis Hensel Olander was born January 11, 1929 in Valiska, Iowa the son of Alfred & Anna (Hensel) Orlander. He was raised on the family farm in Cambridge. Willis worked for ISD ten years. He loved helping people...

Andrew Schneider

Andrew Schneider

Feb 4, 2013

Andrew Schneider , age 84 of Cottage Grove died Monday evening February 4, 2013. Andrew Phillip Schneider was born January 18, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Joseph & Theresa (Steinbruchner) Schneider. He was raised in St. Paul. Andy retired from 3M. He enjoyed dancing. Andy was well taken care of the last five years at Norris Square....

David Archer

David Archer

Jan 30, 2013

David L. Archer, age 76, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Susan; brothers, Ralph, James, Thomas, and sister, Margaret. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Sheila Dabiri, David, Trina Blume, Angela Archer; grandchildren, Angela, Kayla, Katie, Sarah, Randi, Kevin, and Anthony; brothers, Richard, John, Phillip, and sister, Mary. Mass of Christian...

Cheryl Port

Cheryl Port

Jan 29, 2013

Of Cottage Grove Beloved sister of Debbie (Dennis Miller); loving aunt of Cyndie (Dan) Leary; great-aunt of Colyn, Breanna; sister-in-law of Edie Davidson; many extended family & friends. Preceded in death by parents Ernest & Gloria Port. Memorial Service (Cheryl wanted it to be her "Retirement Party") Thursday at Community United Church of Christ, 1145 Summit Ave. St. Paul Park...

Dale Sabin

Dale Sabin

Jan 29, 2013

Dale L. Sabin, age 71, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Dianna; parents; two brothers, and two sisters. Survived by four children; grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brothers, and sister-in-laws; as well as many extended family and friends. Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., at St. Paul...

Leona Rumpca

Leona Rumpca

Jan 28, 2013

Leona S. Rumpca, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Renee (Scott) Gerry, Gary, Steve, Cindy (Dennis) Schaffhausen, and Sandra (Steve) Bruflodt; loving grandmother of Troy (Erika) Gerry, Tyson Gerry, Bradley, Britney, Jamie Bruflodt, Jesse Bruflodt, Steve Jr., and Kyle Schaffhausen; great grandmother of Mason Gerry,...

Alice Burke

Alice Burke

Jan 25, 2013

Alice Burke, age 74 of St. Paul Park died Friday morning January 25, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Alice Marie was born September 13, 1938 in Hibbing, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond & Frances (Allison) Erickson. She was raised in Kerr Location, a suburb of Hibbing. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1956. On January 14,...

Mardy Fistman

Mardy Fistman

Jan 23, 2013

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma Dear Friend, age 93 Preceded in death by husband Lawrence, daughter Norma. Survived by children Shirley (Jim) Fasching, David (Joanne), Sharon (Roger) Groth, Pat (Marlyce), Diane (DeLoyd) Burau, Jerry (Carol), Mary (Brian) Lofgren; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Am Saturday February 16, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Ctaholic Church, 920...

Elizabeth Boyett

Elizabeth Boyett

Jan 16, 2013

Elizabeth Jane Boyett, age 91 of Woodbury Villa, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Services are set for 10:00 am Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Elizabeth was born on Feb. 22, 1921 in Savanna, IL to Edmund and Mildred...

Bradley Peters

Bradley Peters

Jan 15, 2013

Bradley S. Peters Age 58 Of Cottage Grove Brad's suffering ended January 15, 2013. Preceded in death by his mother Birdie, father Richard, father and mother-in-law, James and Luella Bellomo. Survived by wife of 37 years Betsy, daughters Angie (Ian) Knutson and Jackie (Dan) Clark, son Jim, sisters Judy Mueller, Els Garcia and Lee (John) Johnston, brothers John (Kathy) Jacobsen...

Monte White

Monte White

Jan 11, 2013

Age 61 of Cottage Grove Died peacefully at home With his family around him after a courageous battle with lung cancer caused by Agent Orange. Beloved husband of Jana for 33 years; loving father of Matthew (Andrea). Survived by mother Ardis Speckel, sisters Nita Davis; Karen (Harry) Marsh; Althea (Al) Heim; brothers Paul (Pam), Barry; special cousin Susan Hammock; many...

Mary Rassett

Mary Rassett

Jan 11, 2013

Mary Ann Rassett, age 67 of Newport, died January 11, 2013 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul after battling numerous illnesses. A memorial mass will be 11:00 am Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with visitation held for one hour prior. Mary Ann was born July 18, 1945 in Chisholm, Minnesota to her parents, Steve and...

John Markgren

John Markgren

Jan 11, 2013

Age 89 Died January 11, 2013 at his home at Norris Square Senior Living. He was born on September 11, 1923 in Cumberland, WI to Carl & Violetta (Lundstrom) Markgren. During WWII he served with the 1881st Engineer Aviation Battalion in the South Pacific. IBM employee for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Earl &...

Maria Rooney

Maria Rooney

Jan 10, 2013

Age 86 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Canton, OH, passed away at home on January 10, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. She was small in stature, but a strong, "family comes first" lady. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anne Marcelli and her brothers Joe and Don. She is survived by...

April Kloz

April Kloz

Jan 6, 2013

April Lee Kloz, age 39, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Audrey Kloz. Survived by brother, Allen (Sally) Warren and sister, Deb (Chris) Kuhns; nieces and nephews, Robert Warren, Jessica Warren, BJ Kuhns, Nick (Sarah) Kuhns, Heidi Kuhns; and special great nephew, Alex Kuhns; aunts, uncles, and cousins....

Mary Morgel

Mary Morgel

Jan 1, 2013

July 28, 1927 – January 1, 2012 Of St. Paul Park Beloved wife of 64 years of Ted; loving mother of Gloria (Les) Ives, Dave (Michele), Mark, Lynn; 6 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister of Joseph Achman. Preceded in death by daughter Diane. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park (651-459-2875) and 9:30-10:30 Friday at...

Rita Williams

Rita Williams

Jan 1, 2013

(nee Roering) Age 81, of Newport died Tuesday night January 1, 2013. Rita was born December 15, 1931 in St. Francis, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph & Mary (Tobroxen) Roering. She was raised in Upsala and graduated from Upsala High School in 1950. She was a writer and singer. Preceded in death by husband Earnest; daughters-in-law Deb & Sue; sisters...

Joshua Dywiak

Joshua Dywiak

Dec 29, 2012

Dywiak, Joshua May 30, 1987 – December 29, 2012 Of Cottage Grove Joshua was a 2005 graduate of Park High School. He attended University of Minnesota, Duluth. Josh enjoyed golf, Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nephew. Beloved son of Kathy & Dave; brother of Jessica (Adam) Wolf; uncle of Logan; grandson...

William Perkins

William Perkins

Dec 27, 2012

William "Bill" Perkins, age 70 of Cottage Grove, died December 27, 2012 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Bonny; daughter, Beth (Lee) Kwiatkowski; son, Brian (Johanna); grandchildren, Connor, Kiel and Alaina; sisters, Margaret (Jerry) Slacum, Lori Perkins, Renee (Joel) Mussetter and Marcia (Mike) Albers; brothers, Michael (Sherri), Jerry...

Elizabeth Lawton

Elizabeth Lawton

Dec 26, 2012

May 24, 1932 ~ December 26, 2012 Of Cottage Grove Elizabeth was born in New Jersey and raised in New York City. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Douglass College. She met and married Frederick Lawton in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 1954. They moved to Chambersburg, PA where he taught before moving to Washington DC so he could complete foreign...