Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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