Obituaries
Gerhardt "Jack" Knutson
Feb 15, 2025
Gerhardt “Jack” Knutson, age 100, of Grey Cloud Island, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan hospice care in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Jack was born in Ridgeland, Wisconsin to John and Clara (Gravermoen) Knutson on December 17, 1924. He grew up in Ridgeland where he attended school until the 8th grade.
At age 18 he entered the US...
Susan Madsen (nee Wampfler)
Feb 11, 2025
Susan (Wampfler) Madsen, 69, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on February 11, 2025 at home. Born on September 15, 1953 in Rice Lake, WI, Sue was the third daughter of Albert and Dorothy (Putnam) Wampfler.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Norman Madsen; her children Amanda Madsen and Ben (Katie) Madsen; grandchildren JoeLeigh and Parker Madsen;...
William "Bill" George Snyder
Feb 13, 2025
William George "Bill" Snyder, age 86, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Bill married Maggie Hoffman on September 14, 1957 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul, MN. He spent his life working at the oil refinery in the maintenance department. He enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, avid Twins fan,...
Elaine K. Pederson (nee Rebers)
Feb 12, 2025
Elaine Karen Pederson (nee Rebers), passed away on February 12, 2025, peacefully in her sleep in her Cottage Grove home.
Elaine was born on August 21, 1941, to Victor and Elda Rebers, in Rural Vesta, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo, Minnesota where she also grew up and graduated high school. Elaine then attended Glenwood...
Toni Whiteside Malveaux Helgeson
Feb 11, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Toni Whiteside Malveaux Helgeson, who died peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 68. Toni was born on December 23, 1956, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Robert and Shirley Whiteside. She worked for many years at the Twin Cities Ford...
Jacque "Jack" Olander
Feb 7, 2025
Jacque "Jack" Olander, age 65, of Cottage Grove passed peacefully on February 7, 2025, surrounded and serenaded by loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 3-5 PM prior to the service.
Jack was born on October 8, 1959...
Sandra "Sandee" Doucette
Feb 8, 2025
Sandra "Sandee" Doucette, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away February 8, 2025 surrounded by family.
A memorial visitation in her honor will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN.
Sandra Lee Doucette was born May 22, 1945, in Superior, Wisconsin to Einar and Mary Jane (nee...
Carl Arthur Aegler
Feb 5, 2025
Carl Aegler, age 77, was born on March 9, 1947 in rural Cresco, IA to Art and Leona Aegler. Carl left this world for the next on February 5th, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be at 4:30 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025, with a visitation from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove,...
Sandra Bornfleth
Jan 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Bornfleth on January 29, 2025, from ALS at the age of 78. Born in St. Paul, MN on June 15, 1946, Sandy met her husband, Bob, while working as an inspector at Buckbee Mears in downtown St. Paul. They had...
Robert David Allram
Jan 30, 2025
Robert David Allram, age 35, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 with luncheon to follow service. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights,...
Redin Seimeh
Jan 6, 2025
Redin Seimeh, age 34, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on January 6, 2025 unexpectedly.
It's with a heavy hearts that we inform you of the recent passing of Redin Seimeh on 01/6/25. Redin migrated from Dubai to USA to reunite with his wife and son after 5 yrs of waiting just arriving 3 months ago to the USA.. He was...
Steven Robert Bondeson
Feb 11, 2025
Steven Robert Bondeson, age 63 of Woodbury passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Steve is preceded in death by his father Terrence Sr. and brother Terrence Jr. Steve is survived by his mother Mary Ann; daughters Daryl and Stephanie; brother Gary and sister Teresa.
Steve spent his life as a mechanic not just as a career but for everyone...
Diane Irene Eriksen
Feb 10, 2025
Diane, age 78, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at home after suffering a stroke a week before. She left a legacy of faith and love. Her loud laugh and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Hope Church, 7910 - 15th Street N., Oakdale, MN. Celebration...
Anita Fojtik-Craggs
Feb 8, 2025
On February 8, 2025, at the age of 66, Anita Rose Fojtik-Craggs took her final breath, surrounded by the family she spent her life cherishing. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, commitment, and unwavering devotion to family and friends she held dear.
Anita was born in April 1958, in Phillips, Wisconsin, one of six daughters to Marie and Peter Fojtik....
Carol Ann Niles
Feb 7, 2025
Carol Niles, age 90, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Private interment will take place at Ft. Snelling National...
Lorraine Amelia Wohlers
Feb 5, 2025
Lorraine Wohlers, age 88 of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota with a lunch immediately following the service. Graveside service will take place 10 AM on Wednesday, February 19,...
Patricia Ann Granlund
Feb 1, 2025
Patricia Ann Taylor was born on October 5, 1934 to William Edward Taylor and Hilda Johanna Duden in Pomeroy, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children and is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law William (Doris) Taylor, Joseph (Marie) Taylor, George (Ruth) Taylor and survived by sister and brother-in-law Betty (Eugene) Keonig. Pat went to Catholic school and...
Daniel "Wolffy" Wolff
Jan 29, 2025
Daniel “Wolffy” Wolff passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 64.
Dan’s greatest joy in life was his two daughters, Kaylee Jo and Kaysee (Dominic) Milne. He is also survived by his sisters, Lori Wolff and Lisa (Greg) Cressy; nieces, Elena and Lily; Diane and Steve Peterson; and “brother,” Jeff.
For 27 years, Dan was a dedicated...
David P. Underwood
Jan 29, 2025
David P. Underwood, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Preceded in death by parents, Burton and Kathlyn; son-in-law, Jason Pauly; brother-in-law, James Lindell; and nephew/Godson, Robert Lindell.
Survived by devoted wife of 62 years, Margaret "Peggy"; daughters, Maria (Dean) Gathje and Suzanne Pauly; grandchildren, Sarah and Molly Gathje, and...
Jimmie E. Buss
Jan 28, 2025
Jim Buss, of Cottage Grove, was united with Christ on January 28, 2025. He’s survived by Karen, his loving wife of nearly 55 years, sons Chris (Caryn) and Dan (Jaime); grandkids, Dylan, Alyssa, and Drew; siblings, Bill (Judy), Marv, Sandy (Mark), sister-in-law, Mary, and many nieces and nephews. He’s greeted in Heaven by parents, Linda and Bernard, and brother, Don.
Jim...
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