Obituaries

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...

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...