Obituaries

Donna Slusarczyk

Jun 3, 2010

, age 59 of St. Paul Park died on June 3, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Donna Rae was born January 20, 1951 in Illinois the daughter of Robert & Mary Ducett. She was raised in Illinois and graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She enjoyed...

Geraldine DeMarco

May 30, 2010

Treasured Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Age 79, of Cottage Grove . Our precious, fun-loving Gerry passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2010 , after a recent cancer diagnosis. She was born in St. Paul on June 3 rd , 1930 to Eugene and Margaret (McQuillan) Doris....

Adeline Brown

May 25, 2010

Preceded in death by her parents; dearly missed husband Ernest; brother Gene Houle; and sister Patricia Zeman. Survived by her loving daughters Sharon Bartch of St. Paul Park , MN , Barbara (Alexander) Perry of St. Paul Park, MN; grandchildren Lisa (Tom) Pletsch of Cottage Grove, MN, Scott (Jenny) Perry of Cottage Grove, MN, Victoria Perry of Prescott, WI, Terri...

Manley Knutson

May 24, 2010

age 81, of Cottage Grove died Monday morning May 24, 2010 at Southview Acres Care Center .

Manley Jerome Knutson was born September 1, 19 28 in Grand Forks , North Dakota the son of John & Mabel (Ellingson) Knutson....

Bertha Bell

May 23, 2010

age 82 of Newport died unexpectedly May 23, 2010. Bertha was born December 2, 1927 in Carlton, Minnesota the daughter of William & Anna (Pettis) Rahvaine. She was raised in Pine Island, Minnesota. Bertha enjoyed macrame, birds and her many collections. She r etired from US Bank. Loving & Caring Mother of 3 sons...

Gorden Fritz

May 20, 2010

age 51 of Woodbury

died on May 20, 2010

Gorden Philip Fritz was born April 7, 19 59 in St. Paul the son of Donald & Mildres (Roubik) Fritz. He was raised in Woodbury and graduated from Woodbury High School...

John Hoge

May 16, 2010

at the age of 68

after a rich and full life

John was born May 25, 19 41 in St. Paul to Bernard & Florence Heller Hoge. He graduted from Harding High School...

Allen Jones

May 16, 2010

Survived by his sons Trent, Troy , Kelly; mother Marvel Jones; and many other family and friends. Memorial service 11:00 am Thursday, May 20, 2010 , at KOK FUNERAL HOME 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park , MN with burial at Newport Cemetery to follow. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the...

Frederick Holder

May 15, 2010

Gregory Schaefer

May 13, 2010

age 83 of Augustana Homes

in Hastings , formerly of Newport

on May 13, 2010 . Preceded in death by parents Frederick & Gertrude. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday (5/24) with gathering at 10 AM at ST. THOMAS...

Noma Burlingame

May 5, 2010

of St. Paul Park died Wednesday May 5, 2010 .

Noma graduated from Bemidji High School and attended Bemidji State University . She was a teacher by soul. Noma will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her...

Jean Love

Apr 25, 2010

Formerly of Newport Retired to Spooner, WI. Preceded in death by husband Ken. Beloved mother of Brenda (Russell) Murphy; grandmother of Terri (Mike), Katie ( Al); great-grandmother of Levi, Harlin, Matthew, Danielle. Private Services. Interment in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Takeko Simpson

Apr 25, 2010

Takeko Simpson, age 64, died Sunday evening April 25, 2010 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Takeko was born October 11, 1945 in Sai Pan, Marianna Islands to Gashin & Kame (Irei) Tamaki. She graduated from Kokusai University in 1971 in Koza, Okinawa, Japan. Takeko worked for the F.A.A., the Federal Air Marshal Service, and Northwest/Delta Airlines. She enjoyed gardening and was involved...

Marilyn Thoemke

Apr 21, 2010

age 81, of Cottage Grove died Wednesday morning, April 21, 2010. Marilyn Arden Thoemke was born August 13, 1928 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Robert & Marvel (Wheeler) Wentworth. She was raised in Creso, Iowa and graduated from Cresco High School. In 1948 she was united in marriage with Arnold Charles Thoemke. Marilyn enjoyed crochet, embroidery, sewing, reading...

Calvin Schafer

Apr 19, 2010

U.S. Marine Corps Vet October 13, 19 47 ~ April 19, 2010 Calvin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short struggle with cancer. Cal was preceded in death by his mother June & sister LuAnn. Cal is the beloved husband of Joyce; son of Aaron; father of Greg (Joan) Schorn, Don (Amy) Schorn, & Mark Schorn;...

Gordon Plan, Sr

Apr 19, 2010

Beloved Husband, Father

Grandpa & Great-Grandpa

Age 73, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Woodlyn Health Care Center in Inver Grove Heights , MN . Preceded in death by his great-grandson Michael Brun. Survived by his loving wife...

Loren Reichstadt

Apr 19, 2010

Loren H. Reichstadt, 62 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, following a short illness. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, with the Reverend Tom Evans, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery....

Evelyn Esty

Apr 12, 2010

Age 85 of St. Paul on April 12, 2010 . Preceded in death by husband Lee. Beloved mother of Mary (Bob) Harrell, Eileen (Jim) Franzen, Fr. Greg Esty, Barb (Terry) Kelm; grandchildren Bill (Vicky) Harrell, Jessie Franzen, Eric (Brandi) Franzen, Josh Franzen, Tori Kelm, Alli Kelm and Madi Kelm; great-grandchildren; brother Dick Bjostad.

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Deaken Wright

Apr 12, 2010

Deaken Scot Wright, 26 Days.  Our Little Warrior, received his Angel Wings on Monday, April 12, 2010. Survived by his loving mommy & daddy, Ashley & Jeff Wright, also his loving family grandparents; John (Kimberly) Wright, Scot (Lori) McNamara, his great-grandparents; Withee & Nancy Wright, Jerry & Gloria Swenson, Mary Hurlburt & Laura McNamara, his aunts; Leiann Wright & Lauren McNamara....

Kenneth MIllette

Apr 12, 2010

Beloved Father

Son & Brother

Was called away suddenly to be with our Lord April 12, 2010 . Preceded in death by his sister Cindy Vogel. Survived by his loving sons Jimmy, Justin, and Joey; mother Joyce Rauscher; father Lee...