Obituaries
Ronald Michael Ulrigg
Dec 14, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Ulrigg, age 48 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 with family by his side after a long and vigorous fight with Colon Cancer.
Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Area #3 - Arrive by 10:45 AM); 7601 34th Avenue S.; Minneapolis,...
William "Bill" DeJonker
Dec 14, 2024
William "Bill" DeJonker, age 75, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Bill was born on April 15, 1949 in Minnesota. Bill is survived by his wife, Karen DeJonker; children, Kasey Short (DeJonker,) and Derek DeJonker; many grandchildren; and many family.
Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bill was a hard worker and...
Susan Jean Roubinek
Dec 11, 2024
Susan "Sue" Roubinek, age 64, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 surrounded by family.
Memorial service will be 11 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visiation from 10-11 AM prior to service. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Private interment will take place...
Roy Melford Dunn
Dec 9, 2024
Roy Melford Dunn, age 90, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 9,2024. Roy was living at Norris Square Assisted Living, a Presbyterian Home in Cottage Grove.
Memorial service will be at 11 AM on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with a visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the service. All...
Frederick "Fred" Draxton
Dec 9, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Ward Draxton, age 77, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Memorial Service will be 11 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the service. All are invited to a luncheon following the service.
Fred was born in...
Christopher "Chris" Andrew Ajer
Dec 3, 2024
Chris was born on September 24, 1980, in St Paul, Minnesota.
On December 3, 2024, Chris passed away unexpectedly at home in his bed surrounded by Sonic and Tails and every character from the Sonic movie.
Chris attended Wilshire Park Elementary in St. Anthony Village, 916 South Campus White Bear Lake, Minnesota and received his certificate from Woodbury High School in 2002.
Chris...
Lois Joanne Larson (Johnson)
Dec 4, 2024
Lois Joanne Larson (Johnson), age 96, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024.
She was surrounded by her loving family who sang to her and prayed for her as she was slipping from this earthly life to begin her new life in the presence of her Lord. She was a wonderful woman who loved Jesus with all...
MaryAnn Barbara Lindsay
Dec 2, 2024
MaryAnn “Rusty” Lindsay (Ronyak), age 94, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 8, 1930, in Holdingford, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Lindsay; parents, Benedict and Mary Ronyak; siblings, Rita, Rosemary, Roman, Robert and Raymond. Survived by daughters, Lisa Lindsay and Susan Ronyak Lindsay;...
Paul Gregory
Nov 28, 2024
Paul Gregory, age 70, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Services are pending at this time; details will be added as they become available.
Michael John Paul II
Dec 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael John Paul II, age 42, on 12/10/2024. He is preceded in death by his father Michael Paul and his grandparents. Michael mostly remembered as Mick was a loving fiancé, devoted father, and cherished family member who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Mick is survived by...
Charlene "Char" Marie Kester (nee Dickey)
Dec 8, 2024
The family of Charlene "Char" Marie Kester (nee Dickey) of Cottage Grove, is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 70 years after a brief battle with Cancer.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Tony; children: April (Jason) Degler and Steve (Tracy) Krech; grandchildren: Dylan, Heather, and Autumn; siblings,...
JoAnn Lois Kasa
Dec 3, 2024
JoAnn Kasa, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th Street; Newport, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM with a luncheon following service. Interment will take place at Cottage Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove,...
Joan Strawmatt
Nov 28, 2024
Joan Strawmatt, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 28, 2024.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church (All Saints); 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Joan May Strawmatt was born August 9, 1937 in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Arthur and...
Mark A. Seifert
Nov 26, 2024
Mark A. Seifert passed away on November 26, 2024. Mark was 69 years old. He grew up in Saint Paul Park and lived there for his entire adult life. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael W. Seifert, Sr; mother, June L. Mulcahy; and brother, Gregory Seifert. He is survived by his son, Rob Schumann; sister, Bonnie Finley...
Brian Zemke
Nov 26, 2024
Brian W. Zemke, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 26 at home.
Visitation will be 3-6 pm on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Funeral service will be 11 am, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th Street E., Inver Grove Heights with visitation one hour...
Alfred "Al" G. Brandt Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Alfred "Al" G. Brandt Jr., age 91, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Preceded in death by loving wife of 63 years, Grace. Survived by children, Mark (Lynn), Tom (Chris), Dean (Terrie), and Kim (Rob) Decker; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and sister, Beverly VanHout.
Private family services are being held. Interment at...
2024 Holiday Service of Remembrance HSOR
Nov 16, 2024
The Holiday Service of Remembrance is a special event centered on keeping memories of your loved ones alive. It is our hope that these service recaps will offer you a sense of comfort and strength.
Ruth Taylor
Nov 15, 2024
Ruth Clara (Plantenberg) Taylor passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Therese Memory Care in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Ruth was born on October 19, 1934 in Richmond, MN, to Veronica (Buerman) Plantenberg and Norbert Plantenberg. She attended Richmond Grade School, followed by St Boniface High School in Cold Spring, MN. After high school graduation, she...
Annette Marie Mullen
Nov 15, 2024
Annette "Nettie" Mullen, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 15, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home - 7676 80th Street S. Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. All are invited to a luncheon to follow...
Sharon Rae Bliven
Nov 15, 2024
Sharon Bliven, age 86, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 with family by her side.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 201 East 104th Street; Bloomington, MN with a visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow service at Pleasant View Memorial Garden, 200 Highway...
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