Obituaries

Frank Peppard

Frank Peppard

Jul 14, 2006

U.S. Army Air Corp World War II Veteran Age 88 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on July 14th, 2006. Frank was preceded in death by wives Kathryn, Colleen, Debbie; daughter Barbara Lynn Mallette; step-daughter Stormie Freeman. Frank is survived by his son Gary (Peggy) Peppard; grandchildren Heather Peppard, Nicole (Andrew) Beecher, Adrienne (Marty) Neveu, Dylan Peppard, Tara Mallette, and...

Ethel Leavens

Ethel Leavens

Jul 6, 2006

Leavens, Ethel Age 83 of Cottage Grove on July 6, 2006 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Ethel Pauline Leavens was born May 14, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Benjamin & Lillian (Genthe) Leavens. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She served in the United States Army as a nurse during...

Adeline Penders

Adeline Penders

Jul 6, 2006

Adeline B. Penders, 82, formerly of Saint Paul Park, died Thursday morning, July 6, 2006 at the Augustana Home in Hastings following a lengthy illness. Adeline B. Paul was born March 6, 1924 in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Fleeta (Scott) Paul. She was raised on a farm near Buffalo Lake and graduated from Hutchinson High School....

Lucille Starr

Lucille Starr

Jul 3, 2006

Starr, Lucille M. Age 84 Active Volunteer Born 9/6/21 to Theodore & Fannie (Osterloo) Cordes in German Valley, IL. Died peacefully of cancer in her Cottage Grove home, on Monday morning 7/3/06. Predeceased by husband Charles G.; daughter Linda J.; brother Emerson Cordes; sister-in-law Mrs. Donald Cordes. Survived by sons Ray A. of St. Paul, Warren D. (Julie) of Mounds...

Rita Wasilk

Rita Wasilk

Jul 1, 2006

Longtime Resident of Newport Born on May 30, 1925, Rita passed away peacefully on July 1, 2006. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Raymond. Rita is survived by her children Ron, Gail, Michele (Phil) Hagberg, Deb Budion; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many family and friends.

Virginia Jahner

Virginia Jahner

Jun 21, 2006

Age 77 of Cottage Grove died Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2006 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Virginia was born July 10, 1928 in Dickinson, North Dakota the daughter of Joseph M. & Marianna (Hegel) Frank. She was raised in Yakama, Washington. On July 27, 1946 she married Gregory Jahner in Yakama. He died in 1985. Ginger enjoyed cross-stiching and...

Debbie Zupfer-Quarles

Debbie Zupfer-Quarles

Jun 15, 2006

Age 48 of St. Paul passed away on June 15, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Peggy & Stan Zupfer. Survived by better half, Buddy Larson; beloved sister of Bob (Phyllis) Michaels, Lucy (Dick) Serpico, Tim Zupfer, Lori (Kevin) Schaaf; many nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Becky Swedzinski

Becky Swedzinski

Jun 12, 2006

Becky Swedzinski, age 61 of Cottage Grove died Monday morning, June 12, 2006 after a very courageous battle with ALS. Rebecca Regina was born August 31, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of Kenneth & Mary (Cain) Bockert. She was raised in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1962. On September 14, 1968 she married...

Louise Kirby

Louise Kirby

Jun 10, 2006

August 15, 1910 - June 10, 2006 Of Regina Assisted Living formerly of Woodbury. Louise Marie was born August 15, 1910 in Manchester, Minnesota the daughter of William & Mary (Huber) Sippel. She was raised in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1928. On November 18, 1942 she married Aino Kirby in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Aino worked...

Dennis Dignen

Dennis Dignen

Jun 9, 2006

Age 55 of Cottage Grove died suddenly on June 9, 2006. Dennis Herman Dignen was born April 27, 1951 in New Prague, Minnesota the son of Hugh & Alma (Mach) Dignen. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from SouthWest High School in 1968. In May of 1970 he married Diane Richardson at The Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis....

Iris Johnson

Iris Johnson

Jun 5, 2006

Age 69 of Cottage Grove died Monday June 5, 2006. Iris Joan was born March 10, 1937 in Hallock, Minnesota the daughter of Clifford & Evelyn (Renville) Quiner. She was raised in Warren, Minnesota and graduated from Warren High School in 1955. On June 30, 1956 she married Darrel Theodore Johnson in Warren. Iris was a retired bank teller who...

Shivaun Anderson

Shivaun Anderson

Jun 3, 2006

"Yvonne" age 83, of Cottage Grove was reunited with her beloved husband Albert; parents Michael & Margeret Fitzpatrick; brothers Jim, John, Michael, and Steven; sisters Madge, Anastascia, and Mary on Saturday evening, June 3, 2006. Shivaun was born February 10, 1923 in Kilkenny County, Ireland. She grew up in South Wales. On June 2, 1945 she married Albert Edwin Anderson...

Margaret House

Margaret House

May 30, 2006

Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma Age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2006 at Regions Hospital after a long illness. Margaret was born March 12, 1935 in Milwaukee the daughter of Glen E. & Ruth (Bangert) Jones. She was raised n Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin. On October 6, 1956 she married Frank House at St. Mary?s...

Delores Schmitz

Delores Schmitz

May 28, 2006

(Nee Robertson) age 74 Passed away Sunday May 28, 2006 At Woodwinds Health Campus. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony & Frances; brothers Clarence, Chester, Donald; sisters Irene & Blanche. She is survived by her loving husband Arthur; her children Cheryl (Roger) Vang, Mark (Cyndi), Tammy (Dan) Hingst; six grandchildren; brother Willard; many nieces and nephews. Born...

Gary Scharnberg

Gary Scharnberg

May 27, 2006

of Newport died unexpectedly on Saturday morning May 27, 2006. Gary David Scharnberg was born December 15, 1944 in Williston, North Dakota the son of Clayton & Evalyn (Westlund) Scharnberg. He was raised in North Dakota. Beloved husband of Shirlee; loving father of Jeff (Kristen) & grandson Carson of Woodbury, Jamie (Tammy) & grandson Jacob of Afton, Chad of Minneapolis...

Dorothy Storby

Dorothy Storby

May 24, 2006

Storby, Dorothy 'Dot' age 75 of St. Paul Park on Wednesday evening May 24, 2006 at United Hospital in St. Paul. All who know Dot think of her beautiful gardens. Her life was dedicated to planting, growing and nurturing. She tenderly cultivated young minds as an inspiring school teacher. She planted skills and confidence in others by diligently coaching tennis...

Carol Germain

Carol Germain

May 22, 2006

Of Cottage Grove died Monday morning, May 22, 2006 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a 39 year battle with MS. Carol Ann was born January 2, 1936 in St. Paul the daughter of John & Agnes (Hoeller) Juelich. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1955. On September 30, 1961 she...

Rosemary Olson

Rosemary Olson

May 21, 2006

(nee Dressely) Loving mom, grandma & sister 22 year survivor of breast cancer. Born April 22, 1940 in St. Paul passed May 21, 2006 in St. Paul Park. Rosemary was raised in West St. Paul and graduated from Sibley High School in 1958. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by children Barb (Jere) Rothgarn, David (Jodi); grandchildren Andrew,...

Dale Senn

Dale Senn

May 19, 2006

Loving Husband,Dad,Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 75, of Cottage Grove passed away suddenly at home on May 19, 2006. Preceded in death by parents Harold & Constance Senn; brother Curtiss; and sister Peggy. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Delores; children Doug (JoAnn) Senn, Dennis Senn (Michael Warman), Dawn Senn-Rewey (David Rewey), Darla Senn (Richard Constable Jr.) and Greg (Dee)...

Robert Walkush Sr

Robert Walkush Sr

May 19, 2006

Born May 26, 1939, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2006 after living life to the fullest. Survived by loving wife, Jane; son Robert (Bob) Jr. and his wife Sherry; grandsons Charlie Rea and Brandon Joseph; sister Barb Filzen of New Ulm and many family and friends. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be on Tuesday May 23, 2006 from...

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