Obituaries

Jennifer DeKarske

Dec 19, 2009

Jennifer Lynn DeKarske, 31 of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Saint Paul on Saturday, December 19, 2009. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 with a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home in St. Paul Park. Jennifer Lynn DeKarske was born March...

Irmgard Nawrocki

Dec 18, 2009

Preceded in death by her daughter Maria, and husband Otto. Survived by her children Kuno (Lori), Lothar (Bonnie), Gerda (Bruce Beach) Fox, Henry (Debra), and Marianne (Bob Ptacek) Doble. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Darlene Baker

Dec 17, 2009

Darlene Baker was born in Chicago, IL on 1/16/1930. She lived with her mother and Grand-mother in Chicago on South Halstad St. She met the love of her life, Jack Baker and they were married. They were married for 53 years. Cats were a big part of their lives. They loved and cared for multiple cats throughout their lives. Darlene...

Daisy Meyers

Dec 16, 2009

Daisy M. Meyers, 86, formerly of Cottage Grove & Newport, died Wednesday morning, December 16, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Inver Grove Heights following a lengthy illness. Daisy M. Meyers was born December 28, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Henry Andrew and Sylvia Agnes (O’Connor) Westermeyer. She moved with her family at an early age...

Donna Wesse

Dec 15, 2009

born May 29, 19 43

passed away December 15, 2009

Survived by loving companion Jerry Schissler; daughters Lynn Van Duyn, Kathy (Craig) Strowbridge, Lorinda (Don) Petricka; grandchildren Spc. Joshua Larson, Tavia, Tyler, Adam, Abbie, Joey; mother Doris Casper; sisters Marie...

Marjorie Hiltunen

Dec 13, 2009

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Teacher, Friend

passed away on december 13, 2009 surrounded by loved ones. Born July 23, 1928 to Edwin & Estella Anderson in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Marge taught math in Minnesota schools for 38 years, retiring from Sibley in 1989. She cared deeply for her students. She was a dedicated bridge player, always worked...

Virginia Vibo

Dec 13, 2009

Virginia “Ginny” Vibo, 68 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday afternoon, December 13, 2009 at the HealthEast Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following declining health. Virginia “Ginny” Vibo was born December 14, 1940 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry G. and Leila (Stevens) Schneider. She was raised in the Lake Owasso area and following high school attended cosmetology school....

Myrna Chasteen

Dec 11, 2009

January 20, 19 29 ~ December 11, 2009

of St. Paul Park

surrounded by her loving family was reunited with her husband James, fifteen brothers and sisters, grandson James Allen Chasteen, Jr., and a great-grandchild . Myrna was the youngest...

F. Anderson

Dec 9, 2009

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma. Longtime resident of St. Paul Park. Survived by her loving husband Eugene; children and step-children Scott Kerssen, Sandra (Rick) Gonzalez, Shari (Gerald) Cartwright, Karen (Mark) Vetvick, Susan (Daniel) Patchen; and 8 grandchildren. Also survived by her mother Winnie Purdy; and many other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Richard Bernard

Dec 9, 2009

Richard C. “Dick” Bernard, 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away Wednesday morning, December 9, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Saint Paul, following a lengthy illness. Richard C. Bernard was born February 1, 1932 in Hibbing, Minnesota, the son of Louis and Helen (Yates) Bernard. He grew up in the Hibbing area and attended schools there. He enlisted in the...

James Woodside

Dec 8, 2009

December 23, 19 31 ~ December 5, 2009

of St. Paul Park

went to join the love of his life Janet after complications of a fall on Thanksgiving Day only three weeks after...

Willie Rankin

Dec 8, 2009

Willie Rankin, our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Friend, at the age of 82 went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2009. Willie was born March 2, 1927 in Perryville, Arkansas the son of Artie & Emma Rankin. He was raised in Arkansas. He served in the United...

Victor Nippoldt

Dec 5, 2009

Age 90. Preceded in death by his parents Lehart and Anna Nippoldt; sisters Alice , Frances , and Viola. Survived by his loving friends and neighbors. A special thank you to the staff of Woodbury Health Care Center for their wonderful care and friendship. Memorials may be made to Woodbury/Peaceful G rove United Methodist Church/Silent...

Thomas Opatz

Dec 3, 2009

Thomas Frank Opatz, age 71, of St. Paul Park , passed away Thursday December 3, 2009 at United Hospital in St. Paul .

Thomas was born December 17, 19 37 in South Saint Paul , MN the son of Frank...

Bernice Detviler

Nov 24, 2009

age 86 of Cottage Grove died early Tuesday morning, November 24, 2009 at Lakeview Commons Assisted Living in Maplewood .

Bernice was born January 12, 19 23 and was raised in the Morris area. She graduated from Appleton High School...

Karen Koch

Nov 16, 2009

Beloved Wife

Mother Grandmother

Age 62, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 unexpectedly at her home. Preceded in death by her grandson Daniel, parents Louis (Ina) Mullner, in-laws Bill (Maude) Koch, and sister-in-law Elaine Beyer. Survived by her loving...

Susan Halberg

Nov 15, 2009

, age 57, of St. Paul Park died early Sunday morning November 15, 2009 at Woodwinds Hospital surrounded by family after a courageous battle with breast cancer

Susan Jane was born December 31, 19 51 in St. Paul to Robert...

James Marsolek

Nov 13, 2009

April 24, 19 46 ~ November 13, 2009

of Cottage Grove

Beloved husband of Mary; loving father of Terry, Steve (Connie), Julie (Brad) Rekstad; grandfather of Matthew, Danielle, Derek, Marissa, Cade, Barrett, Aubrey, Carly, Cameron; brother of Glenn. Funeral Service...

Caleb Soderbeck

Nov 12, 2009

U.S. Army Veteran

age 26 passed into the hands of the Lord surrounded by many loving family & friends on Thursday afternoon November 12, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. Caleb John Soderbeck was born April 30, 1983 in St. Paul the son of...

Walter Brunotte

Nov 7, 2009

“The Music Man” – age 78

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa

Passed away after battling mesothelioma cancer from asbestos exposure. His lifelong passion was playing music and spending time with his family. He is survived by his devoted...