Obituaries
Norita Cowley
Feb 19, 2006
Norita O. Cowley Age 100 of Newport died on Saturday night February 19, 2006 at Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings. Norita was born August 28, 1905 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Carl & Anna (Quam) Olson. She was raised in Owatonna. On April 8, 1930 she married Harold Steven Cowley. She enjoyed family outings, reading and crocheting. Preceded...
Jim Ordahl
Feb 18, 2006
Ordahl, Jim Age 70 of Cottage Grove on Saturday morning, February 18, 2006 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. James Otto Ordahl was born March 25, 1935 in Minneapolis the son of Otto & Linnea (Enquist) Ordahl. He was raised in Minneapolis. He entered the air force as an airframe mechanic and worked in the airline industry until his retirement. He...
Jeffery Elwell
Feb 17, 2006
Elwell, Jeffrey Allen age 20 of Cottage Grove died on Friday evening, Februay 17, 2006 at Fairview-University Medical Center In Minneapolis after a 1 A� yr. courageous battle with leukemia. Jeffrey was born January 22, 1986 In St. Paul the son of Michael & Donna (Mercereau) Elwell. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School/ALC in...
William Blaksley
Feb 11, 2006
Born January 19, 1920 Passed away February 11, 2006 Age 86 of Woodbury, formerly of St. Paul Park. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis; daughters Norma Jean Bentley, Susan (Steven) Pojanowski, and Claudia Blaksley; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Bill?s Life will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2006 from...
Doris Marsh
Feb 11, 2006
Marsh, Doris Lorraine February 5, 1917-Fenruary 11, 2006 Resident of Cottage Grove since 1952 Preceded in death by husband Arthur C.; Grandson Stephen Boyd. Survived by daughters Irene (Glenn) Boyd of Woodbury, Ann (Craig) Stoneberg of Las Cruces, New Mexico; grandchildren James Boyd & his son Ryan; Jessie & Ian Stoneberg; sisters Belle Draper of Buena Vista, Saskatchewan & Bernice...
Eugene Couture
Feb 10, 2006
Eugene M. Couture, 81 formerly of Cottage Grove, died Friday, February 10, 2006 at the HealthEast Marian Care Center in Saint Paul following a lengthy illness. Eugene was born August 25, 1924 in Saint Paul, the son of Mada and Lillian (Kellogg) Couture. He enlisted in the Marines and fought in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was united in...
Marshall Freeman
Feb 9, 2006
Retired MTC Bus Driver WWII Vet Born Dec. 27, 1922 Went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2006 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by parents Oscar & Sophie Freeman; sister Marlys, & son David Holum; Survived by loving wife of 39 years, JoAnn (Thompson); children Fred (Cheryl), Mike (Jackie), Steve (Madonna), Butch (Gayle) Holum, Roger (Jana)...
Marshall Freeman
Feb 9, 2006
Retired MTC Bus Driver WWII Vet Born Dec. 27, 1922 Went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2006 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by parents Oscar & Sophie Freeman; sister Marlys, & son David Holum; Survived by loving wife of 39 years, JoAnn (Thompson); children Fred (Cheryl), Mike (Jackie), Steve (Madonna), Butch (Gayle) Holum, Roger (Jana)...
Agnes Thunstrom
Jan 30, 2006
Agnes F. Thunstrom, 75, of Saint Paul Park, died Monday morning, January 30, 2006, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury following a brief illness. Agnes F. Thunstrom was born August 26, 1930 in Lakota, Iowa, the daughter of Lee Henry and Regina J. (Diers) Olson. She was raised on the farm and graduated from Lakota High School where she excelled in...
Dorothy Schill
Jan 28, 2006
Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma Age 85 of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2006. Preceded in death by husband Norman and three siblings. Survived by children Michael, Randall (Susan), Teri Randall) Frederick, and Patrick(Angie); grandchildren Amie (Tim) Sittlow, Gena and Ryan Schill, and Tyler Frederick;great-granddaughter Ava Sittlow. Also survived by 2 loving sisters, 2 loving brothers,...
Richard VonSpreecken
Jan 25, 2006
VonSpreecken, Richard J.; age 67 of Newport died at his home early Friday morning, January 24, 2006 after a very long battle with diabetes & cancer. Richard was born June 25, 1938 in Bird Island, Minnesota the son of Louis & Elizabeth (Sacamary) VonSpreecken. He was raised in Bird Island. He loved going to the lake and the cabin. He...
Patrick Doherty
Jan 22, 2006
Doherty, Patrick Age 51, of St. Paul Park passed away of cancer at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday January 22, 2006. Patrick James Doherty was born September 15, 1954 in St. Peter, Minnesota the son of John & Isabel (Swenson) Doherty. He was raised on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School...
Will Olsen
Jan 20, 2006
Olsen; Will Age 18 of Cottage Grove died unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 20, 2006. William Wayne Olsen was born December 26, 1987 in Humble, Texas. His family moved to Cottage Grove when he was in 2nd grade. He loved school, especially history and social studies. He was an honor roll student since 7th grade. He enjoyed playing video...
Helen Rutz
Jan 16, 2006
Rutz, Helen, age 82, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on January 16, 2006. Helen Gladys was born August 1, 1923 the daughter of Tom & Agnes Marie (Johansen) Thoresen. She was a loving mother with a great heart, a continuous learner, wonderful seamstress and very talented artist. Preceded in death by loving husband Jerome; grandsons Joseph & Scott....
Verna Johnson
Jan 13, 2006
(nee Skillings) Age 92 of Saint Paul Passed away surrounded by family on January 13, 2006. Verna was preceded in death by husbands Eric Carl Johnson and Lloyd M. Johnson; son Eric Carl Johnson; grandson Peter L. Johnson. Verna is survived by son, Albert M. Johnson; daughters, Violette Weber and Connie (Jon) Anderson; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many other...
Thomas Harris
Jan 12, 2006
Beloved Husband Dad & Grandpa Age 71, of Cottage Grove passed away at home surrounded by family on January 12, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by son Dan Harris. Survived by loving wife, Yvonne; children Michael Ripley, Jerome (Kimberly) Calcagno, Jeanne Staats, Joan (Gary) Rosett, Sandra (Matt) Hoffa; 11 grandchildren; siblings David (Anna) Harris, Fred...
Mary Cokley
Jan 12, 2006
Loving Wife and Mom 'We will greatly miss you' Age 67, of Cottage Grove passed away on January 12, 2006. Preceded in death by daughters Shelley and Missy. Survived by loving husband of 46 years, Jerry; children Mike (Theresa) and MaryKay (Terry) Erdman; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters Phyllis and LaVerne. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and special friends....
Donald White
Jan 11, 2006
Donald J. White, 89, of Saint Paul Park. Died Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at the Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. Deloris L. White, 87, of Saint Paul Park. Died Thursday, December 22, 2005, at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings following a short illness. Memorial service for Donald & Deloris White will be held together at...
Donna Mathison-Violett
Dec 23, 2005
Mathison-Violett, Donna (Nee McKee) Age 58 of Newport tragically on December 23, 2005. Donna Lee McKee was born August 6, 1947 in St. Paul the daughter of Charles Roy McKee Jr. and Esther Marie (nee Elliott). She was raised in Little Canada and graduated from Roseville High School in 1965. On May 15, 1965 she married Marcus Mathison at North...
Deloris White
Dec 22, 2005
White, Deloris L. Age 87 of St. Paul Park passed away Thursday morning Dec. 22, 2005 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Deloris was born October 24, 1918 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Thorvald & Eneada Morrison. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and going to the cabin in Willow River for the summer. Preceded in death by parents Eneada...
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