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Colhapp selected as outstanding volunteer BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com
Barbara Colhapp has been called a mentor, “a community treasure” and one of the best volunteers in the area. Now you can add “Outstanding Senior Volunteer in Carver County” to her impressive résumé. Colhapp, 76, of Chaska, received the award at the Carver County Fair last week, along with Jerry Schmieg, of Victoria. (See story on page 12). The award is sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs and the Minnesota State Fair. Colhapp and Schmieg will now be considered for a statewide award that will be announced during the Minnesota State Fair. Colhapp, who has lived in Chaska for 47 years, has been active in a wide spectrum of community activities.
She is the president of the Chaska Friends of the Library and has been active in several book discussion clubs as well as the Carver County Library Foundation. This fall, she’s organized a poetry night at the Chaska Library set for Oct. 11. Colhapp served as a charter member of the Human Rights Commission, as a member of the county’s Health Partnership Task Force and has organized monthly discussions at The Lodge at the Chaska Community Center. She also describes herself as a political activist and previously served as an election judge. From 1969 to the early 1990s, Colhapp taught English as a Second Language at the Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative. Her husband, Ted, who died in 2001, was also a teacher in Chaska schools. Col happ was nomi nated for the outstanding volunteer
award by Pat Wittrock, a retired Chaska school employee and active member at The Lodge. In her nomination, Wittrock described Colhapp as “a community leader in the true sense of the word.” C ol h app’s volu nte er i sm hasn’t waned, even though she has battled asthma and other health issues. Five years ago, Colhapp was in a coma for 17 days and required care outside the home for six months as a result of a blood disease. “Even at age 76 and having dealt with major health issues, Barbara has not slowed down,” Wittrock said in her nomination. Colhapp says she likes to keep up her volunteer pace because it’s good for her health and well-being. In addition to receiving the Outstanding Senior Volunteer, in 2009 Colhapp received the Chaska Rotary Club’s George Klein Service Above Self award.
FILE PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO
Barbara Colhapp, of Chaska, participates in a book club discussion in 2009. Colhap was recently named Outstanding Senior Volunteer in Carver County.
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LIVESREMEMBERED Anthony Richard Dolski
Clara Margaret Laxen
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Anthony Dolski, 19, of Chaska, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Larry Johnson officiated. Visitation was Sunday 4-7 p.m., Rosary 5 p.m., at the Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska. Casketbearers were Adam Dolski, Tyler Moore, Tyler Ryyth, Jim Halsey, Nick Host, Dan Brink, Bryan Waterman and Brian Nagan. Burial was at Guardian Angles Cemetery. Tony was born April 18, 1992 at Methodist Hospital to Richard and Brenda (Andrews) Dolski. Tony was one of two children. Tony was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Des Moines, IA and confirmed at Guardian Angels. Tony attended school at Main Street School of Performing Arts in Hopkins. Tony had a passion and talent for music, enjoyed baseball and earned a First Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tony was everybody’s best friend; he was that guy. Tony was preceded in death by grandfather, Leon Dolski. Survivors include pa and ma, Richard and Brenda (Andrews) Dolski; sister, Gina Dolski of St. Paul; grandparents, Richard and Karen Andrews, and Eugenia Dolski, all of Iowa; aunt, Kristi Quijano of Iowa; uncle and aun,t Wojtek and Terri Dolski of Kansas; cousin, Adam Dolski of Kansas; and all those whose lives were touched by him. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the New Beginnings Alumni Association in Anthony Dolski’s name, 109 North Shore Drive, Waverly MN, 55390. Arrangements by the Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska, 952-448-2137.
Clara Laxen, 82, of Chaska, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Chaska. Memorial Mass was Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Father Doug Ebert was the celebrant. Private family inurrment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Clara was born April 4, 1929 in Silver Lake, MN to John and Sophie (Wendolek) Jaskowiak. She was one of eight children. Clara was baptized and confirmed at St Albert’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake. On May 16, 1950 she married Leonard Laxen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted, MN. Clara was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church for 51 years and was also a daycare provider in Chaska for 22 years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Leonard; brothers, Edmond and Simon Jaskowiak; sisters, Pauline McClary, Martha Brown and Blanche Quast. Survivors include her children, Sharon Laxen of Chaska, Sandra (John) Kuhn of Wisconsin, Leonard (Rhonda) Laxen of Shakopee, Nancy Nelson of Chaska, Paul (Mary) Laxen of Shakopee, Timothy (May) Laxen of California, William (Kolleen) Laxen of Chaska, Patricia Laxen of California; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa (Jerome) Cafferty of Howard Lake. Arrangements are with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, 952-448-2137.
Robert Best, 54, of Shakopee, died Friday, Aug.12, 2011 in a motorcycle accident in South Dakota. He was born in Minneapolis, May 9, 1957 to Robert C. Best Sr. and Mary Louis (Casey) Best. On Aug. 28, 1982 he and Mary Nell Strunk were married in Shakopee. He was Senior Facilities Manager for Jones Lang LaSalle. He is survived by wife, Mary Nell; daughter, Meghan; son, John “Jack”; brothers, Paul Best and Jeff Best; mother-in-law, Mona Strunk; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Paula Best. The family will receive relatives and friends at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee, Friday, Aug. 19 from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9:30-11 a.m. Memorial Service at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake, Saturday at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow the service. Officiating at the funeral service is the Rev. Francis J. Roach. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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In a quiet hilltop graveyard Where the gentle breezes flow Sleeps the one we loved so dearly We lost four years ago. We remember her so often And miss her every day For our life is not the same Since she was called away. Forever loved, always remembered, and sadly missed by, Husband Bill, Sons and Daughters and their families.
Richard E. Wolff Richard Wolff, 72, of Shakopee, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis. Born in Wood Lake, MN, Jan. 28, 1939, he was the son of Reuben and Irene (Wenholz) Wolff. He and Arlene (Iffer) were married April 23, 1960 in Morgan, MN. Richard was employed as plant manager for Chott Corporation prior to retirement. Richard served in the United States Air Force and he was a member of the James F. Campbell Knights of Columbus of Council 1685 of Shakopee. He is survived by wife, Arlene; sons, Brad (Lisa) of Eagan, Paul (Nancy) of Champlin; grandchildren, Nicholas, Annalise and Jacob; brother, Lowell (Lila); sisters, Shirley (James) Stevenson and Joyce Krage. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Roger and Arvin and infant brother, James. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 17, after 10 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Funeral service followed at 10:30 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home. Honorary Pallbearers were Mark, Mitch and Mike Stevenson, Blane, Dana and Jason Iffert. Pallbearers included Nicholas, Annalise and Jacob Wolff, Brady Gulden, Brian Zimmerman, Matt Stevenson, Mike Mattila, Craig Spreiter and Mike Hagstrom. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com