Obituaries

Robert Kammerer

Robert Kammerer

Oct 25, 2012

Robert Hugo Kammerer, age 89 of So. St. Paul, formerly of St. Paul, died October 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frank and Anna (Glaser) Kammerer and attended St. Agnes Catholic School. His father died when Robert was 12 years old which marked the start of Robert's working career....

Irene Mercereau

Irene Mercereau

Oct 19, 2012

Irene Mercereau, Age 94; longtime resident of Newport died Friday afternoon October 19, 2012 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Irene Kathleen was born March 8, 1918 in Phillips, Wisconsin, the daughter of James & Bertha (Swift) Murphy. She was raised in Phillips and graduated from high school in 1936. She then went to teachers college and taught country school four...

Diane Weitzel

Diane Weitzel

Oct 19, 2012

Diane Weitzel, age 65 of White Bear Lake, died Friday afternoon October 19, 2012. Diane Marie was born May 22, 1947 in Saint Paul the daughter of Donald and Hazel (Baker) Pearson. She was raised on St. Paul's east side and graduated from Johnson High School in 1965. She worked at the Maryland Clinic. In 1966 she was united in...

John Tabor

John Tabor

Oct 17, 2012

John P. Tabor, age 69 of St. Paul Park died unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon October 17, 2012. John Paul Tabor was born October 24, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Elsie Margret (nee Jensen) and Alvin James Tabor. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1961. On May 23, 1975 he was...

Leo Peterson

Leo Peterson

Oct 17, 2012

Peterson, Leo Age 77 of Cottage Grove Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa Passed away on Oct. 17, 2012. Survived by wife Diane, children Leanne (John) Zeller, Dawn (George) Grabrick; grandchildren Emma, Chloe, Elijah, Jonah, Ania; brother Milo (Lorraine). Memorial Service at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8500 Hillside Tr. Cottage Grove, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00...

Dorothy Ratzlaff

Dorothy Ratzlaff

Oct 16, 2012

Dorothy Ratzlaff, age 94 of Cottage Grove died Tuesday afternoon October 16, 2012. Dorothy Grace was born July 31, 1918 in Denmark Township, Minnesota the daughter of Henry & Amanda (Wendt) Rentz. She was raised in Denmark Township. On October 13, 1944 she was united in marriage with Gerald Ratzlaff at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hastings. She enjoyed flower...

Deborah Lepinski

Deborah Lepinski

Oct 15, 2012

Lepinski Deborah "Debbie" Passed away on October 15, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Michael Lepinski, Darlene (Joe) Fiebiger and brother Tunney. Survived by brother's Mike (Barb), Hank (Ginny), Jerry (Diane), Doug and sister-in-law Doris Lepinski. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cared for until the end by loving, devoted group home staff. Memorial Service 11 AM with gathering at...

James Tjernagel

James Tjernagel

Oct 12, 2012

James S. Tjernagel, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away on October 12, 2012. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Joan; children, Jeffrey (Amy), Jody (Nathan) Bitter, Jonathan (Kelsi), Julie, and Joelle (Nick) Price; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Gwen), John (Judy), and other extended family and friends. Jim was a devoted servant of the Lord. Visitation 4-8 p.m.,...

Gloria Skare

Gloria Skare

Oct 10, 2012

Gloria Ann Skare Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and Lioness Age 74, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2012 surrounded by her family. Survived by beloved husband, Morris "Sonny" Skare Jr.; loving children, Laura (Tim) Sandvig, Allen (Rick) Opse II, and Renee (Michael) Chapman-Opse; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Betty Duerkop, Cheryl Seleski,...

Kurt Hanson

Kurt Hanson

Oct 7, 2012

KURT ALLAN HANSON March 30, 1963 ~ October 7, 2012, of Cottage Grove Kurt Allan Hanson was born March 30, 1963 in Duluth, the son of Floyd and Charlotte (Kilbey) Hanson. He was raised in Duluth and attended Denfeld High School. On June 15, 1985 Kurt was united in marriage with Sharon Watczak in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church...

Richard Zywiec

Richard Zywiec

Oct 5, 2012

Richard "Dick" Zywiec, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 5, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Eva Zywiec, Billy Marano, and Deborah Zywiec. Survived by Joyce Zywiec; Carol Marano and Rick Klingbeil, Rick Zywiec and Shelley Cole, Suzanne (Steve) Wente, and Lorelee Zywiec; grandchildren, Tyler Wente, Andrew Zywiec, Alex Wente,...

E. Lahr

E. Lahr

Oct 3, 2012

E. Eugene Lahr, age 75, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Alice; brothers, Duane, and "Skip". Survived by wife of 56 years, LaVern; son, Kevin, and daughter, Karla Nelson; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Gaylon. "Wir lieben dich über alles." A Celebration of Gene's Life will be...

Jean Mesner

Jean Mesner

Sep 28, 2012

Jean Mesner, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2012. Jean Marie Hendrickson was born June 5, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of John and Lois (Fertig) Hendrickson. She graduated from Central High School. She followed graduation with a dedicated career at Century Link of 35 years. She is the beloved mother of Venus,...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Sep 27, 2012

Marie Eileen was born December 15, 1936 in Wauban. She was raised in the Wauban area and graduated from McIntosch High School. On December 8, 1956 she was united in marriage with Llewwllyn in Winger. They moved to St. Paul Park in 1957. She enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her husband Llewellyn "Lew". Beloved mother of Terry; grandma of...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Sep 21, 2012

age 80 of Newport died Friday morning September 21, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Robert William Davis was born May 27, 1932 in St. Paul the son of George & Helen (Lush) Davis. In 1953 he married Elaine in Georgia. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, grocery shopping and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death...

John Rivers

John Rivers

Sep 19, 2012

John A. Rivers, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Virginia. Survived by wife, Dora; three daughters, Roxanne (John) Muller, Dawne Wiegel, and Christine; grandchildren, Nicole (Tim), Marcus (Krista), Rachel, Joseph, and Karissa (Nick); two great grandchildren, Allison and Wyatt; brother, Lloyd (Billie), and sister, Lois Erwin; and...

Robert Lehman

Robert Lehman

Sep 17, 2012

Robert F. Lehman, age 72 of McGregor, Minnesota died early Monday morning September 17, 2012 at Aicota Halth Care Center in Aitkin. Robert Fred Lehman was born February 17, 1940 in Glenview, Illinois the son of Lawrence & Violet (Straka) Lehman. He was raised in Illinois. He graduated from the University of Minnesota before serving in th United States Air...

Chancey Andrews

Chancey Andrews

Sep 15, 2012

Chancey "Lee" Andrews, age 78, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul. Preceded in death by wife Yvonne; parents, Val Andrews and Gladys Jones; brothers and sisters, Robert (Dolores) Andrews, Harvey (Marge) Andrews, and Lurlie Jones; and grandson,...

MaryJo Vigilante

MaryJo Vigilante

Sep 14, 2012

MaryJo Vigilante, age 55, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 14, 2012 after a short battle with liver cancer that was a result of a long term battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Yvonne Gooch; grandmother, Millie Buberl; aunt, Betty Gooch; and aunt, Alice Kreager. Survived by loving husband,...

Dorothy Lund

Dorothy Lund

Sep 12, 2012

Dorothy Ione Lund, age 88, of Newport, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Harold, brother, Charles, and sisters, Lucille, Jean and Dolly. Survived by her daughter, Trudy (Jerry) Griebie; grandchildren, Lisa and Tony; and great granddaughter, Hailey. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2012 at Kok Funeral Home,...