Obituaries

Larryjo Plemel

Larryjo Plemel

May 31, 2011

Larryjo R. Plemel Loving Husband, Dad And Brother Age 54 of Cottage Grove. Passed away suddenly on May 31, 2011. He is preceded in death by his daughter Brooke Plemel, his son Travis Plemel, his parents Anthony & LoVern Plemel, and two brothers Steve & Bill Plemel. Larry is survived by his wife Debbie; children Donna (Don Ihrke) Plemel, Brandon...

Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane

May 29, 2011

"Herbie" Beloved Husband, Father & Papi Age 54 Passed away peacefully May 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of Christopher, Emily "Emma"; grandpa of Hailee "Halo"; son of Elizabeth; brother of Maureen (John Knoedler), Rosemary "DeeDee" (Bruce Diker), Michael, Joseph "Jobey"; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by father Joseph; brother Kevin, sister Kathryn "Katie", daughter Angie....

Eleanor Laughlin

Eleanor Laughlin

May 26, 2011

Loving Mother, Sister, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great Grandma Preceded in death by husband Cy. Beloved mother of Mary Lou (Tom) Rochel, Pat Perkins;grandchildren Dan, Theresa, Tim, Tom, Kathleen, Mike, Steve, Lynn, Bob, Bill, Laurie, Geri; 32 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; sister Dorathe Luke; many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday with visitation one hour prior at ST. THOMAS...

Virginia Miles

Virginia Miles

May 24, 2011

"Ginny", Of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends. Preceded in death by husband William. Survived by children Joe, Cindy Irvin; grandchildren Amye, Jennifer, Tracy; great-grandchildren Justice, Salem, Kobi, Lukas. Graveside Service 1:15 Friday June 3 at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY. (meet in assembly area 4) Service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, MN Friday, June 3, 2011...

Leland Powers

Leland Powers

May 21, 2011

Powers, Leland Beloved Husband, Father And Grandfather Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 21, 2011. Survived by his wife Marlys; daughters Catherine (David Bower) Powers, April Powers; grandson Daniel (Kristen) Spielman; great-grandsons Caleb, Luke and Nathan Spielman; sister Janet Schultz; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service 10:30 am Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at ALL...

Nancy Altermatt

Nancy Altermatt

May 20, 2011

Altermatt, Nancy C. August 28, 1937 May 20, 2011 Preceded in death by her husband Minehardt and daughter Nancy Jo Emerson. Survived by her Frank (Theo), Robert (Linda); son-in-law Vern Emerson; grandchildren Jason, Jeremiah, Melissa (Chris) Olsen; great-granddaughter Kirra Altermatt; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service 11:00 am Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at KOK FUNERAL HOME 7676...

Carol Kemp

Carol Kemp

May 15, 2011

Age 77 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2011. Beloved wife Mother, Caring Friend. Carol was born June 19, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She enjoyed gardening, her pets, reading, traveling, and was a caring friend who generously helped many. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy & Hilda Walter. Will be dearly missed by Daniel,...

DoLores Backer

DoLores Backer

May 13, 2011

January 26, 1925 ~ May 13, 2011 Of Saint Paul Park Passed away peacefully on May 13th. She was born in Jefferson, S.D. Married Elmer in 1950 and moved to St. Paul. They raised nine children to be kind, hardworking, value family, and wait their turn. She was generous with hugs and loved people. She found joy in a well-made...

Delores Kullmann

Delores Kullmann

May 11, 2011

Delores Kullmann, age 79, of Cottage Grove died early Wednesday morning May 11, 2011 at united Hospital in Saint Paul. Delores Julia was born January 12, 1932 in Wadena, Minnesota the daughter of William and Julia Kasper. She was united in marriage with Rufus Kullmann in Motley, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus; parents; grandson Chris;...

John Lentsch

John Lentsch

May 3, 2011

Beloved Husband, Father Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Preceded in death by his daughters Jacquie Perkovich and Peggy Lentsch. Survived by his loving wife Margaret; son Jeff (Debbie); grandchildren Corey, Jessica (Mike) Miller, Nicole (Christopher) Mattson, Josh Perkovich; great-grandchildren Leo & Jackie Miller, Kelsey Mattson; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday,...

Helen Schlicht

Helen Schlicht

Apr 25, 2011

Beloved Mother And Grandmother Age 84, of Newport, passed away peacefully at St. John's hospital in Maplewood on Monday April 25, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on August 20, 1926 in Janesville, Minnesota daughter of Harold Janke and Martha (Yonke) Faltersack. Helen married Milton Schlicht on July 10, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoyed spending time...

Kenneth Carigiet

Kenneth Carigiet

Apr 24, 2011

Age 56, of Cottage Grove. Beloved husband of Barb; loving dad of Patti Ehresmann, Cathy, Jenny, Brigitte; paw paw of Caitlin, Lexi, Sophie, Lilli; brother of Rick (Deets), Michelle (Paul) Keller, Tammy Gatzow, Kristine (Shawn) Murphy; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents Betty & Joseph; brother Timothy; father-in-law Mike Ehresmann. Ken's life is remembered through his love...

Dorothy Whortenbury

Dorothy Whortenbury

Apr 20, 2011

Beloved Mother Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 88, went to her eternal rest on April 20, 2011 after a 3 A½ year journey with dementia. In her final days she was surrounded by the love of her family and the wonderful care of the staff at The Gables in Stillwater. Dorothy grew up in Owatonna, worked many years at Bethesda Hospital,...

Billy McDonough

Billy McDonough

Apr 17, 2011

age 50 of St. Paul Park. Beloved son of Joan & Bill; brother of Michael (Karen), Vicki (Kevin), David (Debbie), Jodi (Jeff); uncle of Joel, Jon, Jenna, Braeden, Nicole, Sammy; special friend of Rhonda. Preceded in death by brothers Stephen & Joseph. Graduate of Tartan High School. Visitation 9-11 with Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday (4/21) at ST....

William Pike

William Pike

Apr 13, 2011

Age 64 of Oak Grove died Wednesday morning April 13, 2011 at Mercy Hospital. William Kenneth Pike was born June 11, 1946 in Newport, Minnesota the son of Walter & Lucille Pike. Bill will be remembered for his devotion to his family. He loved working for the railroad. John Wayne was his idol. Bill enjoyed fixing things, animals and the...

Jerome Schlichting

Jerome Schlichting

Apr 10, 2011

March 9, 1923 April 10, 2011 Preceded in death by daughter Mary. Survived by loving wife Viola; children Gail (Stu) Hilderbrand, Ann Morton, Glen (Patty), Karl (Cindy), Lori (Rob) Grant; grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Amber, Cody, Kelsey, Lindsay, Kailee, Megan, Matthew, Lexi, and Daniel. Also survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Jerome will be...

Faye Rodgers

Faye Rodgers

Apr 10, 2011

November 12, 1935 April 10, 2011 Survived by Shirley Roeller, Sharon Langness; and many other family and friends. Funeral service Thursday April 14, 2011 at Newport Lutheran Church 900 15th St. Newport, MN at 6 pm with visitation at the church from 4-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Service Newport Lutheran Church 900 15th St. Newport, MN 55055...

Adeline Howard

Adeline Howard

Apr 8, 2011

formerly of Cottage Grove passed away April 8, 2011. Adeline was born December 3, 1923 in St. James, Minnesota. She was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in St. James. Preceded in death by husband Roger; son Joel; sister Sylvia Tollefson. Survived by children Lynn (Bill), Dean (Gieg), Paul (Geri); grandchildren Brian, Lea (Todd), Matthew (Meghan), Andrew, Samantha, John, and Lisa;...

Micheal Weiss

Micheal Weiss

Apr 7, 2011

Age 64 of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully on April 7th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 15, 1946 in Fergus Falls, MN, Micheal grew up in Detroit Lakes and Bemidji. MN. He graduated from Bemidji High School, attended two years at Bemidji State College and graduated with a degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University....

Alan Wilson

Alan Wilson

Apr 5, 2011

Preceded in death by his parents Archie & Bette Wilson. Survived by his loving wife Laurie (nee Berg); children Jason, Ryan, Chelsea, Fletcher, Madi, Parker, Christopher; brothers and sisters Joan Kendall, Tom (Maurene), Fiona (Brian) Nielson, Rob, Colin (Carole). Also survived by Lyn Bussey; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th...