Obituaries

Gertrude Edwards

Gertrude Edwards

Oct 30, 2007

(nee Dupuis) died Tuesday morning October 30, 2007 at Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury, Minnesota Gertrude was born April 18, 1916 in Centerville, Minnesota the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Houle) Dupuis. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting while always finding comfort in prayer. She worked at 3M. Preceded in death by husband Raymond; grandchildren Amy Spychalla; Gerald Jr.; Christine....

Steven Sagstetter

Steven Sagstetter

Oct 30, 2007

Newport Business Owner crossed over at home October 29, 2007 Steven was born February 21, 1951 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the son of Alfred and Patricia (Wolske) Sagstetter. He lived in Newport over 40 years. He was a 1969 graduate of Park Senior High School. On June 26, 1976 he married Raven Kathleen Crawley at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in...

Annette Pariseau

Annette Pariseau

Oct 28, 2007

Pariseau, Annette M. Age 16 of Newport Unexpectedly on October 28, 2007. Annette was born November 10, 1990 in Reno, Nevada. In 1994 the family moved to Minnesota from Florida. Annette enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, sunbathing by the pool, playing soccer, and spending time with friends and her dog, Peanut. She was a member of a small group meeting at Crossroads...

Lorraine Dick

Lorraine Dick

Oct 22, 2007

Age 83 formerly of Newport, died on Monday morning, October 22, 2007 at the Southview Acres Health Care Center in West Saint Paul following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park with the Reverend Greg Esty officiating. Burial will be in...

Avis Huspek

Avis Huspek

Oct 19, 2007

Avis Irene Huspek Age 76 of Mission, TX, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, Passed away October 19, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Dick and father of her children, Bob Kruger. Survived by sons, John (Anne) Kruger, Grant (Nancy) Kruger, Kent (Nancy) Kruger; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Lyle (Bev) Gustafson; sister, Elsie...

Dorothy Bahrke

Dorothy Bahrke

Oct 17, 2007

Dorothy M. Bahrke (nee Ferguson) Loving Mother and Grandmother, age 83 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away October 17, 2007 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Dorothy is preceded in death by husband Francis J. Leston in 1957, followed by husband, Erich H. Bahrke in 1991; grandsons, Matthew Lovgren and Patrick Hooker; one sister and four brothers. She is survived by...

Michael Rowles

Michael Rowles

Oct 17, 2007

Age 82 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Our beloved Mike passed peacefully on October 17, 2007 at St. John?s Hospital in Maplewood. Born July 22, 1925 and preceded in death by parents Charles and Catherine Rowles, brother Jack and grandson Quentin Norman. Survived by Margaret, his bride of 57 years and sisters Patricia Buckvold, Kathleen (Don) Bethke, Nancy Donnelly, and brother...

David Rose

David Rose

Oct 12, 2007

Age 57 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away accidentally on October, 12, 2007. Survived by loving wife of 20 years, Kris; daughters, Krystil, Lauralynn (Sam) Ozegovic, Jodilynn (Lacroy) Sobotta; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Darcy (Loren) Frana, Douglas (Nancy), Randy, Wesley (Natalie), Rena (Richard) Valenty; god-daughter, Jami and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents. A Celebration of Life...

Marjorie Wood

Marjorie Wood

Oct 8, 2007

WOOD, MARJORIE L. (Welke) Of Cottage Grove, Woodbury Passed away on October 8, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Carleton. Survived by daughter, Carla (Venkat) Prakash; sons, Kenneth (Sheryle), Curtis (Cynthia) and Kevin. Grandchildren; Dennise, Jason, Christopher & three great-grandchildren. Marjorie was born in 1919 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1937. She worked...

Gerald Halstenson

Gerald Halstenson

Oct 7, 2007

Gerald "Jerry" D. Halstenson, age 70 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully October 7, 2007. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce. Survived by daughters, Carrie (Ed Colwell), Melanie (Mark) LaBrasseur; stepchildren, Scot Jennings and Sonia Marrs; grandchildren, Charles and Jessica LaBrasseur, Kathleen Rushford and Jason Jennings, and Alyssa, Natalya, and Karina Marrs; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Marian (Ernie)...

Carolyn Richman

Carolyn Richman

Oct 5, 2007

of Cottage Grove, formerly of Buckhannon, West Virginia went on to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2007. Carolyn Jean was born August 7, 1938 in Buckhannon, West Virginia the daughter of Francis & Vesta (Howes) Fitzgerald. She graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1957. She married John Richman in 1958. She was preceded in death by...

Ralph Beste

Ralph Beste

Oct 5, 2007

of Cottage Grove on October 5, 2007. Ralph was born and raised in Freeport, Minnesota He graduated from Melrose High School in 1956. In September of 1963 he married Karen Sather in Staples. He worked as an accountant at Quality Park Products in St. Paul. He was an avid golfer. Beloved husband of Karen; loving father of Melissa (Joe) Favorite,...

Tony Otieno

Tony Otieno

Oct 2, 2007

age 22 of Cottage Grove on October 2, 2007 in Fridley, Minnesota. Tony was born January 23, 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya the son of Aggrey & Joyce (Aida) Otieno. They moved to Arizona in 1986 and to Minnesota in 1994. Tony worked at the Walmart store in Hastings. He enjoyed running, playing football and baseball. Beloved son of Aggrey &...

Ardys Miller

Ardys Miller

Oct 2, 2007

Loving sister, mother, grandmother,friend was called to heaven on Tuesday evening October 2, 2007 at The Lodge in Burnsville. Preceded in death by husband James; brother Larry (Agnes) Schreiber. Loving mother of James (Annette) of Kingman, Arizona, April (David) Miller-Larson of Ramsey, Melody (Michael) Miller-Slathar of Mounds View; grandchildren James, Edward, William, Rachel, Roscoe, Sarah, Michael, Samuel; sisters Audrey, Margaret;...

Katheryn Meier

Katheryn Meier

Sep 30, 2007

Katheryn Meier, Loving Wife and Mother, age 45 of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2007 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving husband of seven years, Walter; children, Jason (Shannon) Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Matthew Meier, and Travis (Janel) Meier; parents, Allyn and Doris Goshy; siblings, Mark, Marianne, Allyn, and John. Also survived...

Marian Silver

Marian Silver

Sep 18, 2007

Age 66 of Cottage Grove Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother died peacefully on Sept. 18, 2007 at her home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Marian Deloris was born August 18, 1941 in Ivanhoe, Minnesota the daughter of Louis & Eleanor (Przybys) Bednarek. She was raised in St. Paul. On October 13, 1962 she married Charles...

Eleanor Weller

Eleanor Weller

Sep 13, 2007

Eleanor M. Weller, age 87 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away Sept. 13, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Warren C; parents, brother, sisters and son-in-law. Survived by children, Sharon VonSpreecken, Kitty, Warren S. (Debbie), Judy (Bob) Purdy; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering, Tues., Sept. 18, 2007 from 4-7...

Inez Carlson

Inez Carlson

Sep 12, 2007

Inez J. Carlson, 75, of St. Paul Park, died on Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2007 at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, September 17, 2007 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park 651-459-2875....

Donald Cohoon, Jr

Donald Cohoon, Jr

Sep 4, 2007

Donald J. Cohoon, Jr., 59 of Cottage Grove, died on Tuesday afternoon, September 4, 2007 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Donald J. Cohoon Jr., was born December 4, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Donald J. and Catherine (Keenan) Cohoon Sr. He graduated from Harding High School in 1965 and...

Leo Mueller

Leo Mueller

Sep 4, 2007

aka "Grumpy" Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa age 78 of Cottage Grove on September 4, 2007 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. Leo was born April 26, 1929 in St. Paul. He was raised in St. Paul and married Lois F. Euerle on June 16, 1950. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Preceded in death by wife Lois parents Joseph & Linnea; siblings...