Obituaries

Dr. Henry Smith

Oct 19, 2010

Dr. Henry Nippert "Nip" Smith Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Age 78, taken away suddenly by a stroke on October 19, 2010. He will be greatly missed by wife Kathy; children Nippert C. (Cindy), David C. (Brenda), MaryAnn (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren of Stephanie, Chad, Christopher, Hamilton, Gunnar, Marisha, Juliana; sister MariLou Birkeland; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents....

Omer Dick

Oct 11, 2010

Proud US Marine WWII Vet

Of Newport

On October 11, 2010.

Born January 31, 1924 in Monticello, Kentucky to Obie James and Edna Eula (Dabney). Longtime Newport Barber. Retired as a corrections officer...

Jason Dero

Oct 10, 2010

Of Cottage Grove died Sunday morning October 10, 2010.

Jason Richard Dero was born March 3, 1962 in Marshall, Minnesota. He was raised in Minneota. Jason received his GED recently. He enjoyed cooking, playing his dulcimer, WWE, collecting cookbooks and John Deere merchandise, fishing, watching western and...

Jeffrey Linna

Oct 10, 2010

Age 64 Died October 10, 2010 Born on October 29, 1945 in Hancock, MI to Roy & Martha Linna. Jeff served in the US Navy. Highlights of his career were working at UO Power, General Electric, Grede Foundry, White Pine Copper Mine, and retired as a Maintenance Supervisor at Potlatch Paper. Jeff was preceded in death by his daughter Monica...

Jeffrey Linna

Oct 10, 2010

Age 64

Died October 10, 2010

Born on October 29, 1945 in Hancock, MI to Roy & Martha Linna. Jeff served in the US Navy. Highlights of his career were working at UO Power, General Electric, Grede Foundry, White Pine...

Bonnie Cleveland

Oct 6, 2010

Bonnie Cleveland died unexpectedly on Wednesday October 6, 2010. Bonnie was born December 30, 1930 in Hudson, Wisconsin the daughter of Fred & Hazel (Person) Sweitzer. She was raised in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School in 1947. On June 14, 1953 she was united in marriage with George Cleveland. Bonnie worked for the Saint Paul Companies for many years....

Aloha Waller

Oct 2, 2010

Preceded in death by her husband Bruce and granddaughter Camille. Survived by her loving children Rory (Rochelle), Dana Waller, Todd (Kathy); grandchildren Delanie, Christina, Leah, Madeline, Jordan, Emma; great-grandchildren Mariah, McKenzie, Jayce, Trevelle; and many other family and friends.

Vernon Stordahl

Oct 2, 2010

Vernon Michael Stordahl Born: February 26, 1945 Died: October 2, 2010 “Vern” passed away suddenly while enjoying time with his family at the cabin on a beautiful fall day in Miltona, MN. He was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his father, Harold; mother, Cecilia; father-in-law, Keith; sister, Janice; nephew, Joe; great nephew, Triston and...

Gregory Johnson

Oct 1, 2010

Gregory W. Johnson, US Navy Veteran who proudly served on the USS Higbee. Preceded in death by his father Warren; previous wife JoAnn. Survived by his wife Bobbi; children Jennifer (Matt) Blatz and Nate (Cindy) Johnson; stepchildren Brian (Oralia) Stordahl, Susan (John) Nettle, Jodie (Jason) Lundell, Aly (Tony) Quinn; grandchildren Sammie, Tommy, and Timmy Blatz, Katherine and Carson Nettle, Shelby...

John Suski

Oct 1, 2010

Survived by his loving wife Regina ; children Thomas, Susanne Meredyk, Karen Klausen; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends

Richard Moon

Oct 1, 2010

After a valiant battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Judith (nee Rosacker); children Jennifer Moon-Jerikovsky, Cyndi (Joe) Mee; grandchildren Adam Jerikovsky, A.J. Mee, Kinsey Mee; mother Paula Moon; and many other family and friends. Richard is retired from US West and the Minnesota Vikings. He was involved with major league sports and various other ticket...

Teresa Turner

Oct 1, 2010

Teresa Turner was preceded in death by her father Lloyd McPherson and brother Richard McPherson. She is survived by her loving children, Debra (Paul) Courneya, Brennan Harris; grandchildren Joshua and Avery Courneya; sisters and brothers Lynda McPherson, Karen (Jim) Decker, sister-in-law Sherry (Greg) McPherson-Ness, Donna (Al) Dockendorf, David (Kim) McPherson, Jeff (Denise) McPherson, Robert McPherson, Bill (Anita Martin) McPherson, Scott...

Lawrence Anderson

Sep 30, 2010

Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Sylvia Anderson; brother Richard; and brother-in-law Jim Weber. Survived by his sisters Jackie Hail, Anita (Don) Kvidt, Jane Weber, Theresa Anderson; his beloved dogs Misty & Toby; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Lynn Jundt

Sep 29, 2010

Preceded in death by her grandmother Linda Jundt. Survived by her loving parents John and Shauna (Langlie) Jundt; grandparents John Jundt, Tim and Judy Langlie; uncles Mark Jundt, Matt (Dawn) Langlie; aunt Janene (Brett) Wittmayer; great-grandmother Edna Paetow; and many other family and friends.

James Yanisch

Sep 27, 2010

Age 51

Beloved Dad, Brother, & Son

James Eugene Yanisch was born January 13, 1959 in St. Paul the son of Eugene & Helen (Buscher) Yanisch. He was raised in Cottage Grove and...

Kenneth Bauer

Sep 25, 2010

Survived by his children Ian (Jamie), Angelina, Antone, Crystal; grandchildren Brea, Makenna, Starla, Jailee; parents Walter and Aurelia Bauer; brothers and sisters Darlene (Al) Schroeder, Robert (Gail), Wayne (Lori); and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Janet Meyers

Sep 25, 2010

Preceded in death by her husband Fay; son Michael; 1 brother; 3 sisters. Survived by sister Betty Cox; daughter-in-law Katrina Zastera; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

William Crockett

Sep 23, 2010

Preceded in death by his son William James Crockett; parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy; children Stephen (Judy), Gail (Richard) Stanghelle; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Florence; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Private Interment.

Arthur Anacker

Sep 20, 2010

Anacker, Arthur Attn: Steelworkers District 11 Local 7263 August 9, 1947-September 20, 2005 Of Newport, unexpectedly. Arthur was born August 9, 1947 in St. Paul the son of Arthur J. & Lillian (Meyers) Anacker. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School in 1964. He retired from North Star Steel after 35 years of service. He...

Andrew Prater

Sep 4, 2010

We celebrate the miraculous life of a congenital heart defect warrior, who has become a heart angel. Andrew continued his life in death by donating the gift of life and hope. Andrew is survived by his mother Teresa Okeson-Prater; father Jeffrey Prater; sister Brittany Prater; brothers Daniel, Alexander; aunts Candace Okeson, Sharon Lehew, Lorisa Davis, Shona Lapsley; uncles Bruce Okeson,...