Obituaries
Ruth McWain
Feb 13, 2008
McWain, Ruth Marie, June 27, 1944 ~ February 13, 2008, Formerly of Cottage Grove, Preceded in death by husband, David; parents, George and Elsie Nelson. Survived by loving children, Brenda (George), Brandee (Kurk) Lee, Eric (Sonya), Darin (Deborah); grandchildren, John (Samantha), Jaime, Brigitte (Jesse), Brittney (Ryan), Breanne; brothers, Jim and Bob and sisters, Ann and Jane. Funeral Service Saturday, February...
Elmira Gossman
Feb 11, 2008
Age 88, formerly of Newport, passed away at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February, 15, 2008 at the Newport Lutheran Church, Newport, with the Reverend Dr. Mark Winkler, officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church. Burial will...
Frances Espinoza
Feb 10, 2008
age 83, formerly of St. Paul Park on Sunday evening February 10, 2008 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Frances was born May 7, 1924 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of Rena Craven. She was raised in Fort Dodge. She enjoyed crossword as well as seek and find puzzles. She loved watching her grandchildren and was the Grandma after...
Sheila Lisk
Feb 4, 2008
of Cottage Grove suddenly on Monday morning February 4, 2008 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Sheila Lynn was born June 18, 1963 at Mounds Park Hospital in St. Paul the daughter of Ethel (nee Patnode) & Clarence Fischer. She enjoyed reading and cooking. Sheila was a Girl Scout leader in Newport. She loved to get together with family and friends....
Arlene Perna
Jan 31, 2008
Arlene M. Perna, 65, of St. Paul Park, died Thursday, January 31, 2008, at the Regina Nursing Care Center in Hastings following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Saint Paul park, with the Reverend Martin L. Schwartz, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m....
Norma Hirte
Jan 26, 2008
Age 78 of St. Paul Park Suddenly on Jan. 26, 2008 Preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill; sister Phyllis Pschandl. Loving mom of Debbie (Pat) Irestone, Denise (Steve) Walther, Bill, Bob (Betsy Benjamin), Cindy (Bill) O?Neal, Pete (Debbie Mullins-Hirte); devoted grandmother known as ?G? to Carly & Kyle Irestone, Elliott (Paula) & Gordy Walther, Allan & Kevin Hirte,...
Samuel Stinson
Jan 25, 2008
PhD. Of Carrollton, Texas Formerly of the twin cities As a result of a car accident on Jan. 25, 2008. Beloved father of Cindy, James (Kay), Jennifer (Paul) Zerba, Mark; and their mother Joan; grandchildren Kevin, Ryan & Jamie Weyker, David Zerba, Brody, Andrew & Connor; great-granddaughter Elliana Weyker; brother John; sister Mary Jo Gulden; many nieces & nephews. Preceded...
Joan Herman
Jan 22, 2008
Beloved daughter, mother, nana and sister age 64 on January 22, 2008 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joan Elaine was born July 10, 1943 in Willmar the daughter of Henry & Inez (Larson) Eddy. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1961 and Macalester College in 1965. On January 28, 1967 she was united in marriage to John Allen...
Michael Phillips
Jan 21, 2008
April 28, 1948 ~ January 21, 2008 of Newport, MN Loving. Intelligent. Courageous. Humorous. Loyal. Hardworking. Good Heart. Mike died peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife, Marge Meconis, children, Sara and Ben Phillips, and sister, Shawn Phillips. He is at peace after a courageous struggle to recover from a brain hemorrhage in May 2007. Mike was...
Joel Overholser
Jan 19, 2008
Joel Duane Overholser, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, age 75 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, January 19, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia; great-grandson, Landen McEvoy; loyal canine companions, Missy and Abbey. Survived by daughters, Lynne (Gregory) Elsenpeter of St. Paul Park, Julie (Gregory) O?Brien of Cottage...
Carol Henning
Jan 19, 2008
Carol J. Henning, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend, age 58 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2008 surrounded by family and friends. Survived by husband of 35 years, Steven; son, Brian and daughter, Amy (Nathan) Fritz; grandchildren, Ethan and Audrey Fritz; mother, Doris Rosenfelt; sister, Kathy (Don) Biscoe and brother, John Rosenfelt. Preceded in death by...
Leonard Snider Jr
Jan 14, 2008
age 72 of St. Paul Park at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood on Monday morning January 14, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. Leonard was born September 29, 1935 in St. Paul. He was raised in St. Paul Park and graduated from Park High School in 1954. On august 22, 1959 he married Darlene Euerle at Community United Church...
Brooke Plemel
Jan 12, 2008
loving daughter sister granddaughter age 17 of Cottage Grove received her angel wings on January 12, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Brooke was born March 6, 1990 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was raised in Cottage Grove and attended Park High School. Brooke participated in adapted soccer and softball winning the state championship in 2005 and...
Shiela Sellner
Jan 9, 2008
Shiela A. Sellner, 58, of Newport, passed away Wednesday morning, January 9, 2008 at the HealthEast Bethesda Care Care Center in South Saint Paul following short illness. Memorial services are being planned for a later date. The Kok Funeral Home of Saint Paul Park is in charge of the arrangements. Shiela A. Sellner was born August 8, 1949 in Bemidji,...
Mary Engebretson
Jan 7, 2008
November 11, 1938 ~ January 7, 2008 of Cottage Grove died at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mary Ann was born November 11, 1938 in Hammond, Wisconsin. She grew up in Hammond and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1957. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her sisters. Beloved mother of Jerry (Carole), James (Mary), Bob (Lori), Kevin...
Clarence Moore
Jan 6, 2008
U.S. Navy WWII age 80 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at Regina Nursing Home Sunday evening Jan. 6, 2008. Clarence was born April 15, 1927 in Grand Forks. He graduated from Grand Forks High School and University of North Dakota. He attended graduate school at Ohio State. On August 22, 1959 he married JoAnn Schneider in Mt. Carmel, North...
Virgil Donnelly
Jan 2, 2008
COTTAGE GROVE Virgil Catherine Donnelly, 76, of Cottage Grove, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at her home following a lengthy illness. Virgil Catherine Donnelly was born August 2, 1931 in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Florence (Johnson) Brenner. She was raised in the area and graduated from Maiden Rock High School. She was united in marriage to...
Frank Vruno
Jan 2, 2008
"Blackie" Frank Vurno, Age 82 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away January 2, 2008. Preceded in death by infant son, parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Ginny; daughters, Diane, Patti and Nikole; sons, Frank Jr. and Michael; step-children Greg, Sue and Linda; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Also...
Charles McGraw
Dec 31, 2007
Charles A. McGraw, 93 of Saint Paul Park, died Monday morning, December 31, 2007 at the Regina Health Care Center in Hastings following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Reverend Greg Esty, officiating. Burial will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...
Roger Parpart
Dec 30, 2007
Loving Son, Father and Brother, age 66, formerly of St. Paul Park, MN passed away December 30, 2007. Preceded in death by wife, Lucie; father, Elroy. Survived by mother,Lenora; children, Jason (Lindsay), Jodi, Billy, Craig, Kris, Kim; siblings, Richard (Shirley), Judy Brunotte, Jane (Tom) Mack. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thanks to Robin, Rick...
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