Obituaries
Carrie Tokheim
May 9, 2024
Mary Caroline Knight Tokheim (“Carrie”) of Hastings, MN passed away on May 9, 2024 at 85 years, surrounded by family and much love. She was preceded in death by parents Jack and Winifred Knight and baby son Christopher. She is survived by husband Roger, sons Dan (spouse Natalie) and Marshall (spouse Rachael), sister Jackie, and four grandchildren Jack, Anna, Alex,...
Laurice Ann Kloski
May 8, 2024
Laurice Ann Kloski, age 79, of Maplewood, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, George III and Laurice Cameron; sisters, Joan and Brigid Cameron. Survived by siblings, Mary, George, Terry (Charley), Patrick (Laura), Geri (Paul), Peggy (Dennis), John (Holly), and Paul (Janie); many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends....
Vickie Braun
May 8, 2024
A Life Well-Lived: It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Vickie Braun, who left us peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 73. She was at home and surrounded by her loving family. She will forever be cherished as a bright-light in the hearts of those she touched and remembered for being a beacon of strength, joy, and love.
Born to parents Ron Sr. and Clara Urban,...
Gordon L. Bonine
May 7, 2024
Gordon L. Bonine, age 73 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 16898 Michael Ave; Hastings, MN.
Gordon was born on April 14, 1951 to Gordon and Mabel Bonine in St Paul, Minnesota.
Gordon joined the Marines at the...
Dorothy Marie Dirtzu
May 6, 2024
Dorothy Marie Dirtzu passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of May 6th. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1930 to Ferdinand and Lydia Urtel. Along with her brother Gordon, the family lived on the East Side in St. Paul. She graduated from Harding High School and had a talent for playing accordion and accounting. Dorothy and...
John Paul Hileman
May 1, 2024
John Paul Hileman, age 56, of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of St. Paul Park & Stillwater passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on May 1, 2024 and went to our Father in Heaven.Memorial Service will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a one-hour visitation...
Jodell Miller (nee Raths)
Apr 30, 2024
Jodell Miller (nee Raths), age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Survived by loving husband, Jim Miller; daughter, Lisa (Troy) Diercks; son, Todd Polifka (fiancée, Jen Axtell); six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Jodell's greatest joy was to spend time with her loved ones and friends. Celebration of Life 3 PM with visitation beginning...
Ronald "Ron" Burg
Apr 29, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Burg, age 82, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071 with a one hour visitation from 9:30-10:30 AM and a lunch to follow service. Ron was born on May 3, 1941...
Don "Duck" Davis
Apr 28, 2024
Don "Duck" Davis Sr. age 92 of Cottage Grove, MN left this earth on April 28, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church , 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation one hour prior to service from 9:30-10:30 AM. Following the service, all are invited...
Joan Marie Desmond
Apr 28, 2024
Joan Marie (Mosser) Desmond, born May 18, 1957, age 66, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Joan is survived by her husband, Steven; children, Nicole and Daniel; her siblings and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Beverly.Joan was born in St. Paul to parents, John and Beverly Mosser. She...
Daniel "Dan" Bishop
Apr 27, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Bishop formerly of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his wife Judy Bishop, son Dave Bishop, mother Catherine Bishop, and brother William Bishop. Dan is survived by daughter, Bonnie DeKoster (John) and grandson Evan Jorgenson. He retired from 3M after 38 years of employment. Dan...
Delphine L. Tyler
Apr 24, 2024
Delphine ‘Del’ L. Philbrick Tyler
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Delphine (Del) Louise Philbrick Tyler, born in Benson, MN, on July 29, 1941, to Lester Winfield and Lois Vivian (Christy) Philbrick. The Philbrick family attended the 1st Evangelical Free Church, they were a devout Christian family. Del learned to love the word of...
Linda Lou Peterson
Apr 24, 2024
Linda Lou Peterson, age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Preceded in by parents, Wendell and Celicia Laturnus; significant other, David Peterson; and best friend, Margie Hafer. Survived by daughter, Victoria (Brett) Peterson; son, Gerald (Kelly) Peterson; grandchildren, Milo, Sydney, Maxwell, Samantha, and Valerie; brothers, Loren (Rita) Laturnus and Kevin Laturnus; and sister, Julie (Bruce) Running.Celebration...
Diane Joy Shelton
Apr 21, 2024
Diane (Ramstrom) Shelton age 77, of Cottage Grove passed peacefully at home on April 21, 2024. Diane was an active resident of Cottage Grove who loved to boat, travel, read, journal, entertain and spend time with her friends and family. She grew up in Maplewood with her sister, Karen, brother Gregg and parents Lola and Maurice. She was a fun,...
Peter "Pete" Van Wambeke
Apr 19, 2024
Peter "Pete" Van Wambeke, age 81 of Burnsville, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 19, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W.; Rosemount, MN with visitation from 10-11 AM prior to service. A luncheon will...
David Clark Bower
Apr 18, 2024
David C. Bower, age 82 of Woodbury, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2024Memorial Service will be 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation from 10:30-11:30 AM prior to the service with luncheon to follow. David was born on September 2, 1941...
Carson Theodore Doty
Apr 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Carson "Theo" Doty on April 17, 2024.A Memorial Gathering will be held to honor Carson at the River Oaks Golf Course, 11099 Hwy 61, Cottage Grove, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 pm with a Time of Sharing starting at 3:00 pm. Information about memorial contributions can be found below.Carson...
Jeanette Marie Leseman
Apr 15, 2024
Jeanette Leseman (aka Jeanie), of Newport, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was an only child and raised by her mother, as her father passed on when she was five.
Shortly after high school, she married the love of her life, Ron Leseman. They moved from Eveleth, MN to Newport, where they purchased their...
Emily (Hunter) Biscoe
Apr 10, 2024
Emily (Hunter) Biscoe, age 100, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Preceded in death by husbands, Harold Hunter and Lyle Biscoe; and sisters, Marion Sorg and Shirley Renfrow. Survived by children, Nancy (Gary) Nunn, Thomas (Mary) Hunter, and Mark (Kathy) Hunter; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; loving stepdaughter and caregiver, Julie Groskopf; and many loving family and...
Thomas "Tom" Budziszewski
Apr 8, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Budziszewski, age 94 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation from 9 - 10:30 AM prior to the service and luncheon to follow. Interment will be at Assumption...
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