Obituaries

Jun 29, 2007

Curt was born December 10, 1931 to Anna and Oscar Olson in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He was a 1949 graduate of Central High School of East Grand Forks and in 1952 he married his sweetheart, Marian, daughter of Leonard and Gertrude Driscoll. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Curt and Marian remained in East Grand...

Jun 24, 2007

Shirley Ann Woodard, age 70 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died on June 24, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Richard ?Dick?; son, Daniel. Survived by son Bobby and many other relatives and friends.

Jun 21, 2007

Emery H. (Jack)Meyers, devoted to wife and family, age 87 of Cottage Grove, MN died on June 21, 2007. Survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Daisy; children, Karen (Mike) Stoven, Marlene (Joe Wittl) Williams, Bonnie Meyers; grandchildren, Julie, Adam, Allan, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Tommy, Jessica; sister, Peggy Smith. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Jun 20, 2007

Arlyn H. Schwarz, 47 of Saint Paul, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota Arlyn was born April 20, 1960 in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Eldor and Elsie (Wilde) Schwarz. He grew up in Amboy, Minnesota and graduated from Amboy High School. He was united in marriage to Susan Swann. The couple made...

Jun 20, 2007

Jeremy, Jody (nee Ittel) and Charlie announce the birth of their special angel, Adeline Lori, born June 19, 2007. She stayed long enough to touch our hearts before she died on June 20, 2007. Among the many hearts she touched are grandpa and grandma, Bill and Lorraine Pire, and Jon and Lori Ittel. Services private. Arr. Kok Funeral Home (651-459-2875)....

Jun 20, 2007

KARWOSKI, EUGENE R. Best Husband, Father & Grandfather Age 81, of Cottage Grove, died on June 20, 2007. Beloved husband of Lillian for 60 years, Loving father of Kurt (Annette), Gene (Cindy), Jill (Bill) Randall, Stan (Linda), seven grandchildren; Amy, Carrie, Joseph, Kelly, Tracy, Kaitlyn & Neil, brother of Donald (Jean), Shirley (Robert) Waters, brother-in-law of Sam (Carolyn) Henriksen.

Jun 18, 2007

Christopher Nyberg, 47 of Saint Paul Park, died early Monday morning, June 18, 2007 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury following a sudden illness. Christopher Nyberg was born April 19, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clarence A. and Joan M. (Webb) Nyberg. He was raised on a farm in Hewitt and attended school in Bertha, Minnesota. He...

Jun 16, 2007

Beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather age 82 of Cottage Grove & Attleboro, MA died Saturday morning, June 16, 2007 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. William Calvin Brown was born June 18, 1924 in Slaton, Texas. He was raised in Texas. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He served in the South Pacific...

Jun 8, 2007

Jun 4, 2007

William H. Haluzak, Loving Husband and Father, age 40 of Cottage Grove, MN passed suddenly surrounded by family June 4, 2007. Bill was born on July 30, 1966 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the son of William and Helen Haluzak. He attended Slinger High School and the University of Wisconsin ? Oshkosh, followed by two years at Edgewood College. On December 23,...

Jun 3, 2007

Age 72 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed courageously of heart complications on June 3, 2007. Charlie was born on February 9, 1935 in Lawton, North Dakota, the son of Frank and Emma Rysavy. He attended a country school near the family farm. On December 15, 1961, Charles Rysavy and Dianne Alme were united in marriage in Whitman, North Dakota. After...

May 27, 2007

Clarion E. "Woody" Good, age 74 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed peacefully on May 27, 2007 surrounded by family. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley; children, Brenda (Jeff) Schottmuller, Bill (Linda), Ben (Tanya), Robert (Stacey); grandchildren, Jessi (Mike) Shepperd, Jenni (Brian) Schottmuller, Sydney. Services Private.

May 25, 2007

Robert ?Bubba? Fritz, 46 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2007. Robert A. Fritz was born July 25, 1960 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the son of Richard and Lorraine Anita (Huhti) Fritz. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1978. He worked for 3M for the past 28...

May 25, 2007

Gwen Wuorenma, 71 of Newport, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 25, 2007. Gwen Wuorenma was born May 4, 1936 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Bernetta (Eddington) Kruse. She was united in marriage to Henry Wuorenma on November 26, 1955 in Almena, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in various locations while Henry served...

May 22, 2007

Thomas W. Ellison, age 62 of Cottage Grove, MN, died unexpectedly on May 22, 2007. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sharon; children, Cheryl (Michael) Gruhlke, Christopher (Amy); grandchildren, Amanda, Abigail, Madeline, Samantha, Dustan; siblings, Judy (Dan) Witt, Doug (Nancy), Pat (Mike) Rishavy, Larry (Linda), Jerry, Sue (John) Harrington, Janet (Dan) Carpenter, Laurie Henschell, Bob. Also survived by...

May 21, 2007

LaVerne H. Score, 78, formerly of Newport, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 21, 2007 after suffering from the effects of a stroke four years ago. LaVerne Hugh Score was born March 9, 1929 in Dunn County, Wisconsin, the son of Severin Ingvald and Minta Elizabeth (Baker) Score. He had worked in the meat packing industry for many years...

May 19, 2007

March 1, 1920 ~ May 19, 2007 of Old Cottage Grove died Saturday afternoon, May 19, 2007 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Harriet Thelma was born March 1, 1960 in St. Paul the daughter of William & Evelyn (Schilling) Biscoe. She was raised in Old Cottage Grove. She will be remembered by her family as a great cook. She...

May 18, 2007

Age 93; of Cottage Grove; died early Friday morning May 18, 2007 at the Pillars Hospice in Oakdale. Gertrude Ruby was born October 11, 1914 in Glasgow, Montana the daughter of Peter & Gertrude (Swartz) Breigenzer. Preceded in death by husband Earl 'Pat'; parents. Survived by brother Everett ( Elizabeth); special niece Barbara Beckrich; nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian...

May 17, 2007

Harthaus, Carl (Bart) Marine Veteran age 84 on May 17, 2007 Beloved husband of Lois; loving father of Cheryl (Bruce) Warkentien; Robert (Cheri); grandchildren Karen & Kevin Warkentien, Brittney (Lucas) Brock, Courtney & Vanessa Harthaus; sisters Arlene (Lewis), Lorraine, sisters-in-law Mildred (Stan) & Cyrilla; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents & sister Phyllis. Mass of Christian Burial...

May 15, 2007

Sandi A. Charest Beloved wife, mother, and dear friend Sandra Arlene was born October 17, 1937 in Minneapolis the daughter of John and Arlene (Reiter) Crady. She was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt in 1955. On May 13, 1972 Sandi married Floyd Martin Charest at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Richfield. Sandi loved her family and friends and...