Obituaries

Herbert Dammer

Herbert Dammer

Oct 18, 2005

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather,age 79 Of Grey Cloud Island, passed away peacefully of cancer surrounded by his family on Oct. 18, 2005. Preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Survived by wife of 57 years, Emma; children Herb Jr. (Lynn), Bob (Kay), Linda (Bob) Stemwedel, Deb (Doug) Rasmussen, Don (Karen), Eric (Rie); 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister...

James Chilton

James Chilton

Oct 13, 2005

Age 89 of Stacy, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2005. James was preceded in death by wife Cleo; brothers Delmar, Maurice, Mathias, and Glen. James is survived by siblings George, Donavon, Kenneth, Delano, Virgil, Wayne, Ruby, Ann, Betty & Jenny. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Visitation Monday October...

Gladys Tschida

Gladys Tschida

Oct 12, 2005

'Dearly Missed By All' Age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away on October 12, 2005. Survived by her loving companion of 30 years, Richard Newlin; sons Don (Diane), Bob (Becky); 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be on Friday, October 14, 2005 from 1-2:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. all at: Kok Funeral Homes 1201...

Robert McKenna

Robert McKenna

Oct 10, 2005

McKenna, Robert G. Age 73, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away on October 10, 2005 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Robert George McKenna waa born March 26, 2005 in Saint Paul the son of Thomas & Agnes (Kowalski) McKenna. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1953. On March 1, 1969 he married...

David Klinkhammer, Jr

David Klinkhammer, Jr

Oct 8, 2005

DAVID EARL KLINKHAMMER, JR. Age 57 of Cottage Grove, died October 8, 2005 doing what he loved to do. Beloved husband of Carol; loving father of David of Cottage Grove & Carol (Scott)of Harris, Minnesota. Grandfather of Zackery & Madison; son of David Sr., & Avis of St. Paul; Brother John (Sandra) of Inver Grove Heights; Jean (Larry)of Texas; many...

Harrison Hoke

Harrison Hoke

Oct 4, 2005

Entered into this World October 3, 2005 Received unto the Lord October 4, 2005 'Peace to our Sweet Boy' If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Harrison is survived by his parents Daniel H. and Meg Hoke; big brother Conner; sisters Mikael and Delaney; grandparents Daniel W. and Virginia Hoke and Gordon and Marlis Urdahl. Funeral...

Barbara Otterness

Barbara Otterness

Sep 30, 2005

(nee Altimus) Loving Wife & Mother Age 48 of Newport, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2005. Preceded in death by her father Carl. Barb is survived by her loving husband Michael; children Nikki, Billy, and Brian; mother Helen; brothers Richard and Thomas. Barb will also be greatly missed by her husband's family; 'Gramma O'; sister 'Antie' Sheryl; brothers Jeff,...

James Meade

James Meade

Sep 29, 2005

Lived Life To the Fullest Age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by family on September 29, 2005. Survived by loving wife Sally; sons Matt Meade (Kristy), Chris (Michelle) Meade; stepsons Dennis (Cari) Evans, Damon (Molly) Evans; grandchildren Ty, Riley, Nolan; mom Shirley Gorg; brother Gary Meade; sister Patsy Meade; nieces and nephews Dan, Al, & Stacey; and many...

Helen Brennan

Helen Brennan

Sep 29, 2005

Loving Mom and Grandma Age 93 of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 29, 2005. Preceded in death by husband Robert T. Survived by children Diane, Daniel, Gerald, Richard, and Michael; grandsons Larry, Tom, and Mark. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, October 3, 2005 from 5-8 p.m. at the...

Lyle Swanson

Lyle Swanson

Sep 27, 2005

Loving Dad & Grandpa Age 84, of Afton passed away peacefully on September 27, 2005. Preceded in death by wife Harriet and nephew Keith Krage. Survived by daughter Peggy (Larry) Yung; son Gary (Lori) Swanson; grandchildren Jeff and Jon Yung, Travis and Lindsey Swanson; sister Dorothy (Jack) Krage; nephew Dan Krage. Also survived by good friend Vi LeMay. Visitation Thursday...

Jack Harding

Jack Harding

Sep 15, 2005

Harding, John 'Jack' Loving Husband & Dad Carpenter's Local 87 Member Age 53, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly at home on September 15, 2005. Preceded in death by his father Richard. Jack will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of 31 years, Karen; daughters Dawn and Pamela; mom Rose Mary; siblings James (Linda) Harding, Peggy (Jim) Schoenberger, Shirley...

Jane Jeffers

Jane Jeffers

Sep 15, 2005

Jeffers, Jane Ann 'God Loving Spirit' Age 45 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 15, 2005. Preceded in death by her father Gerald Pawlik. Survived by her mother Beverly Pawlik; brothers David and Nancy Pawlik of Cottage Grove, Jon Pawlik of North Branch; favorite aunt Lois Ehret; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and best friend Cindy...

Irene Grapp

Irene Grapp

Sep 9, 2005

Grapp, Irene A. Age 84 died on Friday morning, September 9, 2005 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Irene Agnes Grapp was born March 2, 1921 in St. Paul the daughter of Frank & Irene (Shaefer) Leschinsky. She was raised in St. Paul.She has lived in Cottage Grove since 1958. She graduated from Johnson High School. On January 5,...

Ronald Schmidt

Ronald Schmidt

Sep 5, 2005

Schmidt, Ronald A. November 19, 1935-September 5, 2005 Age 69 Of Cottage Grove, died Monday night at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Ronald was born in Hull, Iowa the son of Albert & Olga (Groth) Schmidt. He was a longtime Cottage Grove Resident. On May 7, 1955 he married Mary Jane Boyd at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Paul...

Margaret Uglem

Margaret Uglem

Sep 5, 2005

Margaret Uglem Age 64 of Cottage Grove, MN died Monday September 5, 2005 at her home. Margaret was born April 30, 1941 in Pennington County, Minnesota. She was raised in Oakley, Minnesota. She loved spending time with her children and liked to be on the go. Dear mother or Keith & Shane, Loving sister of Selmer Linvik, Melvin Linvik &...

Jeff Nolder Jr

Jeff Nolder Jr

Sep 2, 2005

Loving Son, Grandson, & Brother                          'We will always love you' Age 21, of Hastings formerly of Cottage Grove passed away on September 2, 2005. Survived by father Jeff Sr. (Diane), mother Barb (Doug); sister Sarah age 16, brother Jacob age 12, step-brother Kyle age 16, step-sister Kelsey age 14; best friend Kally Hohman; grandparents Nick and Joanne Kovello, Patrick and...

Orvin Bollin

Orvin Bollin

Aug 30, 2005

Loving Husband Dad & Grandpa Age 79, of Cottage Grove passed away on August 30, 2005. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Eleanore; children Nanette (Don) and Kevin (Deborah); grandchildren Ben, Andrew, Karl, and Sophie. Visitation Friday, September 2, 2005 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. all at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH located...

Rosemary Budziszewski

Rosemary Budziszewski

Aug 26, 2005

Budziszewski, Rosemary July 15, 1947-August 26, 2005 Died at St. Joseph?s Hospital in Saint Paul after a brief battle with cancer. Rosemary Henrietta Budziszewski was born July 15, 1947 in Strandquist, Minnesota the daughter of Gerard W. & Florence (Stusynski) Budziszewski. She worked as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Divine Redeemer Hospital until their closing; then...

Margaret Marier

Margaret Marier

Aug 22, 2005

Age 93 Of St. Paul Park Passed away on August 22, 2005. Preceded in death by husband Isadore Marier. Survived by sons Roland (Marianne), William (TruLee), Edward (Trudi), and Henry (Sherri). Grandchildren Rosie (Dave) Redding, Evie (Greg) Casarez, Dawn (Perry) Forster, Davidf Otterson, Mark, Brian, John (Lisa), Ann (Mitch) Schaff, Chris (Sally), Angie(Norb) Leitch, fifteen-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Catherine Marrier, brother-in-law,...

Rose Young

Rose Young

Aug 22, 2005

Age 70 Beloved Mother & Grandmother Formerly of Cottage Grove, on August 22, 2005. Survived by sons, Robert and Michael of Cottage Grove, daughter, Judy Saldin of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren; Tony, Audrey, Bryan, Jennifer, Matt and Angie, great-grandchildren; Isaiah, Brandon, Alaiyah and Delaney, brothers: Harold, Merlin (Helen) Fasbender and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband, Laurence, daughter-in-law, Nadine...

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