Obituaries

Myrtle Olvey

Mar 5, 2009

of Cottage Grove on March 5, 2009 .

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Bill; sons Billy and Gary; daughter MaryAnn; parents; sisters Arlene, Marcella, Bernadine, and Pearl.

She is survived by her daughter Kathy; grandchildren Christine (David)...

William Schafer

Mar 1, 2009

“Opa” of Cottage Grove lost his six year battle with emphysema on March 1 at the age of 74.

William was born in Keil , Wisconsin . He graduated from Keil High School . He graduated from Lakeland College in...

Evelyn Smith

Mar 1, 2009

Preceded in death by her brother Everett Jr. Survived by her brother Garfield (Mary) Smith; nieces and nephews Eddie Smith, Quinton Smith, Michelle Deziel, Christopher Smith, Angela Smith; and many other family and friends. Evelyn was a graduate of Abilene High School in 1950 and also of the University of Minnesota with a degree...

Ethel Smith

Feb 28, 2009

Preceded in death by her husband John, daughter Rose Marie, and son-in-law Leonard. Survived by her daughters Gloria Krueger, Nancy Schauer, Darlene (Ronald) Krueger; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister Loraine (Grayden) Moorhouse; and many other family and friends. Ethel was a member of the WWII Ladies Aux. VFW 6845 and was a...

Charles Woodward

Feb 28, 2009

Charles was born to George and Alice (LaTourelle) Woodward on October 24, 1910 in Cottage Grove , Minnesota . He was raised and went to school in the Cottage Grove area in a little one room school house.

Charles was...

James Melby

Feb 18, 2009

James W. Melby, 60 of Newport passed away on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2009 following a short illness. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home, Saint Paul Park, Minnesota. Burial will be at a later date in Newport Cemetery. James W....

Phyllis Merthan

Feb 13, 2009

Merthan, Phyllis M. Wife, Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother Age 80 of Woodbury on February 13, 2009. Survived by her husband John R.; children Jim (Barb), John M. (Jan), Mary (Ed) Strobel, Bob (Jenny); 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers Bill, Chuck, Jerry; sisters Barb, Annette; many nieces and nephews; other family and friends. She is preceded in...

Ronald Sparks Sr

Feb 9, 2009

Ronald D. “Sparky” Sparks, Sr., 71 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, February 9, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove with the Reverend Mike Hanson, officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Elmhurst Cemetery,...

Mary McGraw

Feb 7, 2009

Mary Catherine McGraw, 94 of Saint Paul Park, died Saturday evening, February 7, 2009 at the Regina Health Care Center in Hastings following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Reverend Greg Esty, officiating. Burial will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cemetery,...

Marlene LaBarr

Jan 27, 2009

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother on Tuesday evening January 27, 2009 .

age 73, formerly of Enola , PA passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and caregiver, in Cottage Grove , MN , after a long courageous battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Darlene Werrbach

Jan 26, 2009

Darlene L. Werrbach Age 82, passed away on January 26, 2009. Darlene was born to Robert and Clara (Olson) Johnson on November 28, 1926 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She went to school in Menahga, Minnesota and graduated from Menahga High School in 1944. On May 15, 1946, she was joined in marriage to her husband Herbert “Jerry” Werrbach. Darlene had...

Marie Grudle

Jan 24, 2009

age 91, of Cottage Grove on January 24, 2009 .

Marie Catherine was born November 8, 19 17 in Glenwood , Iowa . She was one of ten children born to Michael J. & Elizabeth F. (Keimig) Konz. On January...

Gerald Rice

Jan 18, 2009

Gerald “Gary” Rice Passed away peacefully on his birthday, Jan. 18, 2009. Gary was born January 18, 1947, the son of Elizabeth (Kessler) and Leslie Rice in Minneapolis. He attended school in Minneapolis and was a 1965 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He would marry Victoria Gardner on July 1, 1965. Gary had worked for Marathon Oil...

William Knauff

Jan 17, 2009

William Frank Knauff, 76, passed away on January 17, 2009. William was born to William O. and Mary (Strafelda) Knauff on February 11, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised and went to school in South St. Paul, Minnesota. On December 27, 1952, he was joined in marriage to his wife Barbara M. Benham at St. Louis Catholic Church...

James Burrell, Sr

Jan 14, 2009

James M. Burrell, Sr.

Born April 26, 19 44

Died January 14, 2009

James is preceded in death by his son Bradley, and his father John....

Arthur Schroeder

Jan 11, 2009

Age 89 of Newport went peacefully to be with our heavenly father January 11, 2009 .

Arthur was raised in Cashton , Wisconsin and graduated from Cashton High School . On May 3, 19 47 he was united in marriage...

Tim Caswell

Jan 6, 2009

Tim Caswell, age 56 of St. Paul died accidentally early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2009 .

Timothy Joe Caswell was born February 2, 19 53 in Flandreau , South Dakota . He was raised in Cottage Grove .

Nona Zimmerman

Dec 30, 2008

Nona joined her husband Ed and her daughter Virginia (Sue) in Heaven on Dec. 30th at 1 A.M. 2008. Nona had an infection her body couldn't fight. She was singing with her family around her while at Regions. She was moved to Ramsey care Center where she received excellent comfort care. Nona leaves behind her son Bruce Zimmerman , his...

Alice Moody

Dec 29, 2008

Alice A. Moody, 87, passed away on December 29, 2008 .

Alice was born to George and Elizabeth Brown on September 16, 19 21.

On February 4, 19 67, she was joined in...

Katherine Ewald

Dec 27, 2008

(nee Mitchell) died early Saturday morning, December 27, 2008 at her home.

Katherine was born January 5, 19 53 in St. Paul the daughter of Donald & Wilma (Buckenburger) Mitchell. She was raised in Cottage Grove .