Frances K. Paolo

PAOLO, FRANCES K. COTTAGE GROVE-Frances K. Paolo, age 95, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on Jan. 23, 1919, in Dodgeville, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Mary (Chop) Vukonich. Frances was first united in marriage with Nathan Martin, and then Tony Paolo. She loved cooking, baking, going through recipe books and changing recipes. Frances also loved canning and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. While married, she enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. Frances is survived by a niece, Carol “Sparky” Huck; great-nieces and a great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her first and second husband; sisters; brothers; and her beloved dog, Mickey. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51 N., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Monday, March 10, 2014, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing, Minn., at Noon, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.