Obituaries
William Smith
Sep 5, 2012
"Little Billy" Age 66, of Cottage Grove William Forrest Smith was born July 7, 1946 in Rolette, North Dakota. He was raised on the family farm in Rolette and graduated from Rolette High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army. Bill enjoyed family time, hunting, camping and motorcycles. On August 4, 2012 he was united in marriage...
Joe Wroblewski
Aug 30, 2012
Joe P. Wroblewski, age 46, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Cottage Grove, and Chicago, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Victor, and brother, Jim. Survived by mother, Mary; siblings, John, Lisa, Lori (David) Nelson, Leann (Ben) Kielb; nephews, Zachary and Derek Nelson; and best friend of over 30 years, Victor Donato; many other relatives and...
Rick Ruppert
Aug 29, 2012
Rick J. Ruppert, age 66, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2012 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father, Dan, brothers, Russ and Dennis, and niece, Becky. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Linda; children, Melissa (Scott) Brabec, Jeb (Missy), and Paul Hamerski; grandchildren, Austin, Tyson, Jager, Leo,...
Judy Andrea
Aug 25, 2012
Judy L. Andrea, age 47, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Lake City, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Milton Eggenberger and Karron Demarais; step-father, Maurice Demarais; sister, Lori Tighe. Survived by fiancé, Alan Martin; children, Molly (fiancé, Roy Redner), Sue (Mike) Schroeder, John Sperl, Thomas Sperl, and Nicholas Sperl; seven grandchildren; two great...
Lois Walseth
Aug 25, 2012
Of St. Paul Park on Saturday afternoon August 25, 2012 at Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center. Lois was born April 20, 1926 in Boone, Iowa the daughter of Charles & Leora (Leininger) Fibikar. She was raised in Iowa and graduated from Boone High School. She moved to the twin cities and worked at the VA where she met veteran Edwin...
Richard Pederson
Aug 22, 2012
Age 77 of Cottage Grove died early Wednesday morning August 22, 2012 at Southview Acres Health Center in West Saint Paul. Richard Harvey Pederson was born January 6, 1935 in Bartley Township, North Dakota the son of Sylvester & Gladys (Skarloken) Pederson. He was raised in North Dakota and graduated from Wimbleton High School. On September 5, 1956 he was...
Harry Darst
Aug 12, 2012
"Snook" of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening August 12, 2012 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Harry Patrick Darst was born June 8, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Murray & Nola (Cummings). He was raised in St. Paul and graduated Harding High School in 1954. On December 20, 1958 he was united in marriage with Allison...
Merton Bresnahan
Aug 11, 2012
Bresnahan, Merton Beloved Father And Papa Merton Edward Bresnahan was born May 1, 1928 in Hankinson, North Dakota the son of William & Josephine (McMorrow) Bresnahan. He lived in Hankinson until age 16 when he came to South St. Paul to work. Merton served in the United States Army as a sergeant from 1951 until 1953. On February 11, 1956...
Alfred Sobaski
Aug 11, 2012
Age 89 of Cottage Grove WW II Army Veteran Died Saturday evening August 11, 2012 at United Hospital In St. Paul. Alfred Joseph Sobaski was born April 4, 1923 in South St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Joseph & Marie (Hallenmak) Sobaski. He was raised in South St. paul and graduated from South St. paul High School in 1941. In...
Michael Ahlgren
Aug 7, 2012
Beloved Husband Father, Grandpa Age 69 of Cottage Grove on August 7, 2012. Michael Charles Ahlgren was born June 20, 1943 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the son of Robert & Verle (Schmidt) Ahlgren. He was raised in St. Paul. He graduated from Washington High School and the University of Minnesota. On March 21, 1970 he was united in marriage with...
Scott Weisskirk
Aug 4, 2012
April 26, 1951 ~ August 5, 2012 Of Columbia, Missouri Formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Loving husband to Claudia, also survived by sons Cory (Amanda), Brian, grandsons Hunter & Zachary; step-children Patrick (Stacy), Meghan, Sean & Michael Jeffrey; step-grandchildren Molly, Kieran; brother Gregg (Peggy), Lauren, Maggie; sister Lynne; Jesse and other family members. Scott was preceded in death by parents...
Michael Susla
Aug 3, 2012
Michael (Mike) A. Susla, age 52, of Dresser, Wisconsin, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died suddenly on August 3, 2012. Survived by wife, Pauline; children, Bonnie (Luis) Tarazona and Jeff (Laura); granddaughter, Emma Tarazona; siblings, Barb (Mark) Erickson, Dick, Mary Beaver, and Jeanne; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Pearl. Sadly, Mike was to retire in...
Lois Mavis
Aug 1, 2012
Lois V. Mavis, age 96, of St. Paul Park, went to meet her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Francis; parents, John and Zadie Fry; sisters, and brothers. Survived by daughters, Colleen (Ron) Edstrom, and Maureen (Gerald) Monberg; three grandchildren, Jay, Janine, and Denise; ten great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; three sisters, and many...
Peggy Smith
Jul 26, 2012
of Inver Grove Heights & St. Paul Park Peggy (Meyers) Smith passed away July 26, 2012. She was born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota on March 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Emily and Herman Meyers. She was the former owner of Bill's Bar in St. Paul Park. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Day Smith; son Terrance;...
Peggy Smith
Jul 26, 2012
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Mary Schneider
Jul 25, 2012
Of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on July 25, 2012 Mary Joan was born October 4, 1948 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the daughter of John & Velma (Dix) Dinndorf. She was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from St Cloud Cathedral in 1967. On October 4, 1970 she wasunited in marriage with Jerome Schneider at Holy Spirit Church in St. Cloud. Mary...
Victor Wroblewski
Jul 22, 2012
Victor Wroblewski, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away Sunday July 22, 2012.Victor was born July 26, 1936 in Poland the son of Konstanty and Mary Wroblewski. He came to St. Paul in 1952. On April 15, 1961 he was united in marriage with Mary at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in St. Paul. He worked at MSP airport 44 years...
Jack DeMarre
Jul 19, 2012
Jack DeMarre, age 66, of Cottage Grove, on July 19, 2012. Will be missed and always cherished by wife, Kathy; daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Treviranus, Shelly and Gabby DeMarre; son, Jack; grandchildren, Josh and Jake Dahn, Tony (Hanna) and Nick Gomez, Jimmy Deshler, RuthAnn and Amber Pedersen; In-laws, Charlie and Peggy Dopkins; sisters, Jimmi and Bev. Preceded in death by parents,...
Benjamin Franczok
Jul 16, 2012
Ben C. Franczok, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Betty. Survived by sons, David (ex-wife, Michele), and James (Elizabeth); one granddaughter, Nicole Marie; brother, James Noel; and other extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th...
Michael Kuzma
Jul 14, 2012
Age 47 of Cottage Grove unexpectedly on July 14, 2012. Michael was born January 13, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of John & Catherine (Smith) Kuzma. He was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On May 12, 2000 he was united in marriage with Katy Bjorge in Hastings, Minnesota. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children building...
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