Obituaries
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...
Paul Paulsen
Nov 11, 2024
Paul Anton Paulsen, born on March 17, 1939, in Holcombe, WI, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.
Join us in celebrating Paul's life at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S. in Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of service. Private interment...
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...
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.
Helene Quinn
Nov 8, 2024
Helene Quinn, age 71, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 8 ,2024 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Helene was a proud veteran of both the Marine Corps and the US Army serving both abroad and at home.
Helene is survived by her many sisters and brothers, nieces, nephews, and her sister-in-law.
She...
Robert Engen
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Engen, age 89 of Newport, Minnesota was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2024.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodbury Lutheran Church – Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with lunch following...
Mary Esther Speener
Oct 31, 2024
Mary Esther Speener passed away peacefully with family by her side at United Hospital in St. Paul MN on October 31, 2024. She was 79.
Mary was born on April 24th, 1945, the youngest of 5 children to Hank and Carm Buendorf near Kiester, MN. She grew up in the area, graduated from the Kiester school system, and moved to Minneapolis...
Michael John Ross
Nov 4, 2024
Michael "Mike" Ross, age 89, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by family on November 4, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 8694 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Interment will follow...
Wallace "Wally" Sapp Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Wallace "Wally" Sapp Sr. age 85, of Cottage Grove passed away on November 3, 2024.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow service with military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. S.; Minneapolis,...
Dolores Rachel Gaughan
Oct 31, 2024
Dolores Gaughan, age 88, of St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 31, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071 with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM and a luncheon to follow service....
Sheryl Anne Marie Nickle
Oct 28, 2024
Sheryl Anne Marie Nickle, age 63, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away in the early hours of October 28th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones at United Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Trobaugh; brothers: Rick, Steven, Terry, Kipp Trobaugh; and sister:...
Angie Carrier
Oct 26, 2024
Angie Carrier (nee Jensen), age 53, of S. St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Preceded in death by father, Dallas Jensen; and step-dad, Dave Conrad. Survived by beloved husband of 28 years, Tim; children, Amber and Adam; mother, Ruth Conrad; brother, Matt Jensen; and other loving family and friends.
Angie...
Dianne Rose Olson
Oct 25, 2024
Dianne R. Olson, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on October 25, 2024.
Funeral service will be 12:00 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024 with visitation starting at 11:00 am until the time of service at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private interment will be held at...
Martha Stevenson
Oct 24, 2024
Martha Stevenson, age 87, of St. Paul, MN. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma & Great-Great Grandma. Passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Martha Stevenson, affectionally known as “Cookie” was born on July 17, 1937 in the city of Tickfaw, Louisiana.
Martha is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, a loving and devoted husband, Willie Stevenson, and many other family...
Leslie "Les" Kanada
Oct 22, 2024
Leslie "Les" Arthur Kanada
November 22, 1947 - October 22, 2024
Les Kanada, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, 76, of Wyoming, MN, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Les is survived by his wife, Bonita, daughters Christine, Amy and Sara Kanada, Lisa ReMine (Todd) and Christine Beals. Grandchildren, Hailey, Heather, Erik, Myah...
Janet Mary Nordman
Oct 22, 2024
Janet Mary Nordman (Barthel), age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; brother, Ronald Barthel; and daughter-in-law, Karen Nordman.
Survived by sons, Jeffrey, Kevin (Jackie), Mark (Jodi), and Gary (Robin); grandchildren, Britni, Chelsy, Olivia, Amanda, Alyssa, Victoria, Allison, and Aaron; and ten great...
Douglas Wayne Johnson
Oct 21, 2024
Douglas "Doug" Johnson, age 72, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 surrounded by family.
Celebration of Life will be 2 PM on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 1-2 PM. All are invited to dessert and refreshments following the service.
Doug was born on December...
Burnell Dean Hanson
Oct 19, 2024
Burnell D. Hanson, 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at New Perpective Senior Living in Woodbury.
Memorial service will be 10 AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Christ Episcopal Church (7305 Afton Road; Woodbury, MN) with visitation beginning at 9 AM for an hour prior to service.
Thomas "Tom" Allen Phenicie
Oct 17, 2024
Thomas “Tom” A. Phenicie, 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at United Health in St. Paul.
Tom was born on November 27, 1946, in St. Paul to Carlos and Laura (Stipe) Phenicie. He graduated from Washington High School in 1964, and then spent a little time working for Northern Pacific Railroad. Tom was drafted into the United...
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