Obituaries

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...

Phyllis Schilling

Nov 7, 2009

Phyllis Rose Schilling, age 88, of Newport died Saturday afternoon November 7, 2009 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Phyllis was born June 11, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Albert & Amanda (Olson) Schilling. She was raised in Newport and graduated from Park High School. Phyllis was a photographer who had a...

Janet Woodside

Nov 5, 2009

age 76, of Paul Park died Thursday morning, November 5, 2009 at her home.

Janet was born April 6, 19 33 in St. Paul the daughter of Edythe & William Bringold. She was raised in St. Paul and...

Colleen Yaritz

Nov 5, 2009

Beloved Mother

Grandmother & Friend

Survived by her children Jeff (Jennifer), Russ (Brenda), Kevin (Sheri), DeDe (Brian Russell) Yaritz; grandchildren Hannah, Zachary, Mitchell, Stephen, Ashley, Amber, Allison; and many other family and friends.

Ida Verdick

Nov 5, 2009

Ida C. Verdick, 93, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2009 at Cerenity Care Center on Humboldt Avenue in West Saint Paul following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park, with...

Wilho Liimatta

Nov 5, 2009

Preceded in death by his brother Leslie. Survived by his loving wife Sandy; sons Eric (Willing), Paul (Miranda), Mark (Jenny), Peter; grandchildren Kalle, Kara, Mirelle, Mikko; sisters Esther Shega, Ruth Burger, Sandy (Dennis) Medjo; and sister-in-law Joan Liimatta. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Leila Schneider

Nov 3, 2009

Leila Rose Schneider, 93 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove with visitation after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Leila Rose Schneider was born December 21, 1915 in...

Nancy Emerson

Oct 31, 2009

Nancy Jo Emerson, of Eagan , formerly of Cottage Grove died on Saturday evening October 31, 2009 at Fairview Ridges Medical Center in Burnsville .

Nancy was born June 16, 19 56 in...

Nancy Emerson

Oct 31, 2009

Nancy Jo Emerson, of Eagan , formerly of Cottage Grove died on Saturday evening October 31, 2009 at Fairview Ridges Medical Center in Burnsville .

Nancy was born June 16, 19 56 in...

Gary Gervais

Oct 30, 2009

Gary Gervais, age 56, formerly of Duluth died on October 30, 2009 in Cottage Grove , Minnesota .

Gary was born May 26, 19 53 in St. Paul . He served in the...

Stanley Utsch

Oct 30, 2009

age 87 of Newport on Oct. 30, 2009 .

Stanley was born April 14, 19 22 in St. Martin , Minnesota the son of Herman & Margaret. He was raised in Roscoe , Minnesota . He grew up farming. He...

Lilia Phipps

Oct 30, 2009

Beloved daughter and sister

Will always be remembered by parents Duane & Jennifer’ brother Jace; sister Evelyn; grandparents Michael & Lilinda Gelao; Michael & Marilyn Phipps; aunts; uncles and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Tuesday at ST. RITA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH , 8694 80 th St. S. Cottage Grove...

Otto Schmaltz

Oct 26, 2009

age 86, of Grey Cloud died on Monday afternoon October 26, 2009 at Woodbury Health Care Center.

Otto Emil Schmaltz was born December 23, 19 22 in St. Paul the son of Emil & Olga (Lossow) Schmaltz. He was raised in St....

Henry Peerboom

Oct 21, 2009

Preceded in death by his twin brother Steven; and father Willard. Survived by his wife Patti (nee Brent); his son Bill (Jenny) and their children Kaela and Kyle Henry; son Jim (Kathy) and their children Rylee, Alex, and Lily. Also survived by his mother Margaret and brother Darrel. Retired from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. He will also be missed...

David Birkeland Sr

Oct 13, 2009

Preceded in death by his son David Jr. Survived by his wife Gerry; daughter Cathi (Ben) Rey; daughter-in-law Lisa Birkeland; grandchildren Ashley, Shayne, Jaymee, McKayla; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Casual dress- Flannel preferred.

Carmen Garcia

Oct 12, 2009

age 96, of Cottage Grove , formerly of Brownsville , Texas passed away on Monday morning October 12, 2009 at Woodbury Health Care Center . Carmen was born July 16, 19 13 in Goliad , Texas the daughter of Guillermo & Josefa (Cruz) Perales. She was raised in Brownsville . On September 28, 19...

Alois Jelinek

Oct 10, 2009

Korean war Veteran

Age 81

On October 10, 2009. Beloved husband of MaeJule; loving father of Kathy (Dean) Strauch, Pat (Val Koehler), Cindy (Daniel) Wampach, Richard (Jeanette), John (Vicki), Jayne (steve) Hernandez; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews....

Henry Peltier

Oct 6, 2009

Age 92 of St. Paul Park

On October 6, 2009 .

Preceded in death by wife Harriet; children Judy Baumann; David, Mike. Survived by children Patricia (Alan) Steinhoff, Phillip, Tony, Ted, Lucy (Joel) Englert, Larry (Diana); many grandchildren & great-grandchildren;...