Obituaries

Dec 11, 2007

June 28, 1924 ~ December 11, 2007 of Cottage Grove Kathleen was born June 28, 1924 in Gilbert, Minnesota the daughter of Patrick & Margaret Hogan. She was raised in Gilbert and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1943. She was active in the South Washington County Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed art, gardening, and crocheting....

Dec 9, 2007

(nee Schafer) Of Cottage Grove Age 44 on Dec. 9, 2007. Pam was born June 3, 1963 in Johnson City, New York. She was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1981. She was a dedicated and committed mother to Corey and Whitney, always had an open door for their friends and was often referred to...

Dec 5, 2007

KLAPAK, JASON W. Loving Son, Brother & Father, age 36, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2007. Survived by his parents; Frank & Judy, his brother, Lance and his wife, Judith Klapak all of Cottage Grove, his daughter, Izabelle. Private family services were held on Saturday.

Dec 1, 2007

age 50 of Cottage Grove on Saturday morning December 1, 2007 at her home. Survived by husband and best friend Terry; children Kortney and Kyle both of Cottage Grove; father Eugene (Myra) of Delano; sisters Linda (Gary) Danielson of Delano, Pam Gannis of Golden Valley, Kim (Chris) Capaul of Mayer, Tammie (Rick) Trevena of Eden Prairie; many nieces and nephews....

Nov 30, 2007

Little Lowell 11/22/07-11/30/07 Lowell Thomas Vannelli was named after his mom?s paternal grandpa and his mom?s dad. He surprised us and was born 14 weeks early. He weighed 1lb 8oz and was 13in long. He had his dad?s long arms, legs, fingers, and toes, and his mom?s spirit. He was with us only a week, and brought everyone around him...

Nov 29, 2007

age 65 of Regina Nursing Home died early Thursday morning, November 29, 2007. Barbara Jean Halvorson was born on September 6, 1942 in Whitamore, Iowa to Kenneth and Ardith Gilbaugh Halvorson. She was a 1960 graduate of Sentral High School in Fenton, IA, and a 1962 graduate of the Lutheran Bible Institute in Golden Valley, MN. She married Noel Westlind...

Nov 29, 2007

Ballard, Paul Thomas age 41 died November 29, 2007 at Regions Hospital. Paul was born June 14, 1966 in St. Paul the son of George & Carol (Vollhaber) Ballard Jr. Survived by wife Nicole; children Jessica, Kyle, Amanda; brothers George (Judi), Randy (Justine), Timothy; sisters Linda, Patty (Oscar); aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; parents-in-law and other relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Nov 28, 2007

age 82 of St. Paul Park died Wednesday November 28, 2007. Edna Mae was born September 2, 1925 in Cottage Grove to Rudolph & Lydi (Brown) Amtsbaurer. She was raised in Cottage Grove. On December 13, 1958 she married Harold Melvin Kahl at St. Andrew?s Lutheran Church in St. Paul Park. She enjoyed embroidery, gardening and yard work. She was...

Nov 25, 2007

Allen L. Engen 62, of Shoreview, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul following a short illness. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. www.kokfuneral.com Allen was born September...

Nov 22, 2007

Jim C. Lyon, passed November 22, 2007, age 51 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Jim was born February 6, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Cardinal and Mary Lyon. He was raised in St. Paul Park, attending Pullman Elementary and Park Junior and Senior High. Jim had a passion for automobiles with an expertise in auto body repair....

Nov 22, 2007

Dennis William Stillwell, Loving Husband and Father, age 62 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died to live again with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on November 22, 2007. Survived by loving family: mother, Emma Jean, wife of 38 years, Helen; children, Shannon (Brett) Burfeind and Jon (Mary Ellen); granddaughter, Matson Anne; sister, Linda (Andy) Schwitzer; nephew, Chad Reich. Preceded in...

Nov 21, 2007

Thomas A. Branum, Loving Husband and Father, age 57 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully November 21, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving wife of 34 years, Madeline; sons, Aaron and Curtis; mother, Marie; siblings, Eileen (Julius) Korte, Doris (Greg) Celski, William, Clarence (Barb), Lois (Dennis) Moravec. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Nov 18, 2007

July 3, 1942 ~ November 18, 2007 of Cottage Grove after a courageous journey. Beloved husband of Bernice; loving dad to D.J. of California, Laura (Greg) Piehl of New Market, Kim Peterson of Cottage Grove, Gail (Mark) Harken of Coon Rapids, Missy Abdouch of St. Paul Park, Gary of Summerville, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren Joshua, Jessica, Hannah, Hunter, Michael, Matthew,...

Nov 17, 2007

September 25, 1931 ~ November 17, 2007 of Maplewood died Saturday morning November 17, 2007 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. LaVerne Delores was born September 25, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota the daughter of Roger & Lillian (Vinje) Cushman. She was raised by her grandparents in Montevideo. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1949. On December 9, 1952 she...

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 11, 2007

passed away suddenly on November 11, 2007 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Susan; loving father of Deborah, Michele, Daniel Jr., Signe, Alison, Laurie, Matthew, Danielle; grandchildren Giovanni, Alessandro, Isabella, Cezanne, Norelle, Sullivan, Micah, Savannah, Mataya; siblings Stella, Arnold, Secorrah, Evelyn, Juanita; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Enrique & Refujia; siblings Dario, Henry, Ruben, Benjamin, Lydia,...

Nov 5, 2007

PURVIS, TIMOTHY E. Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle Age 58 of Cottage Grove Tim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday. Preceded in death by parents, William and Helen (Frechette); infant brother, William; and sister, Bernie Ness. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandra Gaye with whom he shared his life for 40 years; sister, Maureen (Larry)...

Nov 5, 2007

PURVIS, TIMOTHY E. Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle Age 58 of Cottage Grove Tim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday. Preceded in death by parents, William and Helen (Frechette); infant brother, William; and sister, Bernie Ness. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandra Gaye with whom he shared his life for 40 years; sister, Maureen (Larry)...

Nov 5, 2007

John C. "Jack" Franklin, Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, age 90 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away November 5, 2007. Survived by loving wife of 8 years, Jeanne; children, Douglas (Linda), Steven (Julie), Christine (Bruce) Gilbertson; step-children, Paul (Keri) Olson, Heidi (Max) Olson-Grinnell; 7 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in...

Nov 2, 2007

Resident of MN Vets Home January 26, 1922 ~ November 2, 2007 Preceded in death by husband Julian. Survived by children Julie (Greg) Steffen of Cottage Grove, Tim (Susan) of Phoenix, Arizona, Maurie of Minneapolis, Paul of Richfield, Mary of Champlin; grandsons Todd and Kyle both of Cottage Grove; special cousin Donna Stone of Fridley. Ruby was born January 26,...