Obituaries

Regina Suski

Regina Suski

Mar 9, 2012

Regina Suski age 92, of Newport passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Regina was born on May 30, 1919 the daughter of Anthony and Clara Jasicki in Strickland, Wisconsin. She later moved to Minnesota with her husband John. She married John Suski in Weyerhaeuser, WI and they later moved to Minnesota. She...

Esther Moriarty

Esther Moriarty

Mar 6, 2012

ESTHER I. MORIARTY Esther I. Moriarty, age 86 of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Norris Square Presbyterian Home in Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7...

Glorine Raeker

Glorine Raeker

Mar 5, 2012

Raeker, Glorine C. (Ostendorf), Age 81, of Burtrum, Minnesota died March 5, 2012 at her daughters home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Mary Ostendorf; brothers, Richard (Edna), Gilbert (Monica), Roman and Herbert (Dee); and sisters Mary and Leona (Cecil) Prokop. Survived by husband of nearly 60...

Lowell Muhl

Lowell Muhl

Mar 3, 2012

Muhl, Lowell S. Muhl, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2012. Preceded in death by loving wife, Dorothy, and brother, Carroll. Survived by his children, Denise (David) Llanos of Utah, Dennis (Sandi) of Hastings, Becky (Cande) Ramirez of Texas; grandchildren, Paul (Steph), Nikole (TJ), Chassidy, Levi (Kristin), Abbi, Jessa (Jeff), Tyler, Lilliana, Coralee; great grandchildren,...

Thomas Backe

Thomas Backe

Feb 22, 2012

Thomas J. Backe, age 84, a long time resident of St. Paul Park, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Regina Care Center in Hastings. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday, February 26, 2012 with visitation on Sunday evening from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to the service all held at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue,...

Gerald Swenson

Gerald Swenson

Feb 16, 2012

Gerald (Jerry) Swenson, age 71, of Cottage Grove, died February 16, 2012. He was called back to God peacefully surrounded by loving family. Jerry had a loving heart, an immense sense of humor and loved his family with all his heart. Preceded in death by his parents, Walfred and Myrtle; great grandson, Deaken Scot Wright. Survived by loving wife, Gloria...

Linda Klukas

Linda Klukas

Feb 15, 2012

Linda Jean Klukas, age 62, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Kevin; children, Kimberly (Mark) Mattson, John (Rose Vanyo); granddaughter, Aby; sister, Virginia Webb; as well as other extended family and friends. Proceeded in death by parents, John and Frances Shepard. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2012,...

Shawn Abrahamson

Shawn Abrahamson

Feb 14, 2012

Shawn O. Abrahamson, age 40, of Newport passed away on February 14, 2012. Survived by parents, Ollie and Sandy; Fiancée, Steph Rassett; sister, Shelly (Scott) Munos; nephew, Anthony; nieces, Rachel and Marissa. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation two hours prior to the service...

Marianne Berreth

Marianne Berreth

Feb 10, 2012

Berreth, Marianne M. nee Prybella) Age 61 She was preceeded in death by 3 of her children, Donald, Michael, Angela, brother Jerry and parents Marge and Herman Prybella. Marianne is survived by her daughter Amanda Hoffman (Jon)., son James J. Berreth (Stacie), step daughter Stacey Arth,(Blaine), 5 grandchildren and sister Linda. Also survived by former husband James R Berreth. Marianne...

Kyla German

Kyla German

Feb 9, 2012

Kyla Rae German, our little angel, touched this world for a short time, but will remain in our hearts forever. She is the daughter of Miranda Schmidt and Dan German; the granddaughter of Cindy Pinder, Orville German and Laurie Monson. Also survived by her loving aunts and uncle, Sally Schmidt, Ed Schmidt, Nicole German and Amanda Henning. There will be...

Kim Kronstedt

Kim Kronstedt

Feb 5, 2012

Caregiving Angel Kim was born May 19, 1961 in St. Paul the daughter of John & Dorothy (Delfs) Kronstedt. She was raised in St. paul park and graduated from park High School in 1979. In 1996 Kim graduated from St. Paul College's nursing program. She was a Mary Kay consultant for many years. Kim was a devoted caregiver who loved...

Irene Sherry

Irene Sherry

Feb 3, 2012

Irene Sherry (nee Fritzke) died Friday morning February 3, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Irene was born December 22, 1923 in West St. Paul the daughter of Margaret (Harders) & Alvin Fritzke. She was raised in Red Wing. On January 22, 1944 she was united in marriage with Joseph at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She enjoyed cake decorating, crocheting,...

Elizabeth Bina

Elizabeth Bina

Jan 31, 2012

of Regina Nursing Home formerly of St. Paul died Tuesday afternoon January 31, 2012. Elizabeth was born in Aussig, Czechoslovakia and was raised in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She enjoyed gardening, canning, dancing and playing cards with her neighbors. She was preceded in death by husband Frank, son-in-law Gerald Franzen; and sister Helen. She is the beloved mother of Patricia Franzen, Frank...

Mae Jelinek

Mae Jelinek

Jan 28, 2012

Mae Jule Jelinek Mae Jule Jelinek, age 84 of Woodbury, died peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. A memorial mass will be 11:00 am FRIDAY, February 3, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. There will be a memorial gathering on THURSDAY...

Jacqueline Weineck

Jacqueline Weineck

Jan 27, 2012

Jacqueline Weineck Jacqueline Weineck, age 44, of Inver Grove Heights, died Friday January 27, 2012 as the result of injuries from an accident. Funeral service 10:30 am Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 8694 – 80th Street South, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery. Jacqueline...

Stephen Tague

Stephen Tague

Jan 26, 2012

Stephen Tague Age 47 of St. Paul died Wednesday morning, January 26, 2012 as a result of injuries from an accident. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 2 pm, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery....

Warren Spicer

Warren Spicer

Jan 25, 2012

Warren "Red" Spicer, age 89, of Old Cottage Grove, Minnesota died Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. VISITATION will be 3-7 PM Sunday at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove (651-459-2875), and also one hour prior to the service at church. FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM Monday at Cottage Grove United Church of...

Leila Adams

Leila Adams

Jan 23, 2012

Leila M. Adams Age 85 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died Monday January 23, 2012 after a lengthy illness at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National...

Linda Auger

Linda Auger

Jan 22, 2012

Linda "Lyn" Auger, age 64 of Cottage Grove died Sunday January 22, 2012. Linda Lee was born November 22, 1947 in St. Paul the daughter of Richard & Mergrite. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. She loved to crochet. Lyn is the beloved wife of Ted; loving mom of Carrie McCallister, Tiffany Schmidt,...

Harold Holzschuh

Harold Holzschuh

Jan 19, 2012

Harold Henry Holzschuh, age 66, of Lamberton died Thursday evening January 19, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Harold was born August 16, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Ralph & Joyce (Vance) Holzschuh. He attended Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights. Harry was a history buff who enjoyed racing and loved to read. His biggest joy was his...