Obituaries

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,...

William Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...