Obituaries
Stephen Bovee
Jan 17, 2014
Stephen "Steve" M. Bovee Age 36, of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly taken from us on January 17, 2014. Survived by loving wife of 17 years, Melissa (nee Skarda); children, Cody (16) and Callie (11); parents, Duane and Ellen of Aitkin, MN; In-laws, Mike and Debbie Skarda of Little Canada, MN; siblings, Annette (Robb) Reiser of Hurley, MS, Dan of Durand, WI,...
Maxine Cunningham)
Jan 15, 2014
Maxine B. Search (nee Cunningham) Age 73, of Woodbury Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2014. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, William; children, Barbara (Steve) Nielsen, Shirlee Jordan, Judith (Kerry) Hagen, John, and Jessica Pearson; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other extended family and friends. She was much loved and will...
Lorraine Fritz
Jan 14, 2014
Of Cottage Grove died Monday afternoon January 14, 2014 at Regina Health Care Center after a 14 year battle with Alzheimers. Lorraine was born September 12, 1932 in Greenland Michigan. She was raised in Greenland. Lorraine enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and crocheting. She loved the outdoors. Preceded in death by mom Ella, husband Richard, daughter Kathleen, son Robert. Beloved mother...
Jeanlyn Samuelson
Jan 12, 2014
Jeanlyn Samuelson, age 96, of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening, January 12, 2014. Jeanlyn was born June 28, 1917 in Leeds, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer & Inez (Gunderson) Hermanson. She was raised in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield. On June 21, 1941 she was united in marriage with Albert Samuelson in Madison. She is...
JoAnn Thompson)
Jan 3, 2014
JoAnn T. Freeman (nee Thompson) Age 77, of Cottage Grove Went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2014. Preceded in death by loving husband, Marshall, and son, David Holum. Survived by loving children, Fred (Cheryl), Mike (Jackie), Steve (Madonna), Butch (Gayle) Holum, Roger (Jana) Holum, Kathy (Rick) Busch, Jim (Kari) Holum, Mike (Debbie) Holum, and Marshall W. (Kathryn);...
Gerald Carlson
Jan 1, 2014
Gerald Edward Carlson "Dr. Rock" After a lifelong battle with depression. Gerald Edward Carlson was born March 22, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Raymond & Lucille (Eitel) Carlson. He graduated from Centennial High School with honors. On May 10, 1993 he was united in marriage with Lynda Kollas in Las Vegas. Jerry was a musician, a drummer,...
John Wynne
Dec 31, 2013
John Joseph Wynne, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 31, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Darlene; brother, David. Will be forever missed by siblings, Sue Roverud and Mike; nieces and nephews, Jenny (Rick) Willbanks, Aaron (Amy) Spychalla; Joe; Julia Wynne; and Andrew Roverud; great nephews, Carter and Ashton. John lived life to the fullest and...
Elizabeth Dullum
Dec 29, 2013
Age 74 of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2013 Elizabeth Helene was born June 4, 1939 in Elizabeth, Minnesota the daughter of Frank & Helene (Wuttke) Drutschmann. She graduated from Stillwater High School. On April 1, 1968 she was united in marriage with Dale Robert Dullum in Watertown, South Dakota. Betty worked for the St. Paul Companies many years....
Jerry Durheim
Dec 24, 2013
U.S. Marine Veteran Age 67 on December 24, 2013 Jerry was born April 12, 1946 in St. James, Minnesota the son of Arnold & Donna (Blank) Durheim. He was raised in South St. Paul. Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed cribbage, movies, hunting, and fishing. Jerry was a coin collector who loved...
Henrique Tavares
Dec 21, 2013
Henrique Henry (Hank) G. Tavares, age 86 of St. Paul Park died December 21, 2013 at United Hospital. Funeral service 1:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 with visitation one hour prior at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Henry is survived by daughters Debra (Ken) Erickson and Sandy (Dick) Dufrene; step-children, Volker (Laurie) Schray and Karin...
Patricia Waterman
Dec 19, 2013
Age 76, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 19, 2013. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years Ken; children Dave (Martine), Bob, Liz (John) Setnes, Mary (Todd) Amidon, Wendy Smith; also survived by Grandma's Angels Tyler, Zachary, Benjamin, Brett, Austin, Madison, and Sarah; brother Michael (Kaye) Harrigan. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to St. John's Cancer...
Sandra Staples)
Dec 17, 2013
Sandra J. Berger (nee Staples), age 60, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 17, 2013. Survived by husband, Randy; daughters, Joanna (Mark) Hillmann and Teresa Nyblom; grandson, Rodney Wilson; brothers, Rick (Theresa) Staples, John (Renee) Staples, and Bob (Michelle) Staples; sister, Vicky (Wally) Christensen; numerous extended family; and a host of loving friends as well as her daycare children....
Reinold Judge
Dec 14, 2013
Reinold James Judge Age 61, of Cottage Grove Passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Reinie (RJ) was born April 28, 1952 in Hastings, MN to Kenneth and Harriet (Kummer) Judge. He loved spending time with family and friends at the lake, fishing, boating and sharing stories around the campfire. He also looked forward to family gatherings and holidays with...
Theresa Momsen
Dec 8, 2013
Theresa "Tess" Momsen Age 70 of Cottage Grove On Dec. 8, 2013 Theresa Ann was born May 30, 1943 in Hastings the daughter of Martin & Irene (McGuire) Hughes. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. On May 15, 1971 she was united in Marriage with Steve Momsen. She enjoyed traveling, reading, shopping, and being around people. She is...
Howard Swanlund
Dec 6, 2013
Howard W. Swanlund Age 92, of Newport Died on December 6, 2013. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Rosemary and brother, George. Survived by wife, Tolly; sons, Peter (Linda), Steven (Pamela), and David (Lori); grandchildren, Michael (Mikaela), Matthew (Jamie), Andrew, Kimberly (Tony) McCann, Ann (Marc) Mallory, and Nicholas; five great grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Earl (Pat); sister-in-law, LuJean; as well...
James Hill
Dec 5, 2013
James "Benny" Hill Age 50, of Cottage Grove Died unexpectedly on December 5, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Helen. Survived by loving wife, Lynne (nee Heinz); daughter, Jordan; and loyal dog, Balto. Visitation 4-8 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with memory sharing beginning at 6 PM. Private...
Jean Larkey
Dec 4, 2013
Jean Anne Larkey Age 54, of Cottage Grove Passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2013. Survived by husband Douglas; sons Daniel (Sam), Jonathan (Kassie), Joseph (Angie); grandchildren Mariah, Alex and Lily; sisters Maureen (Paul) Krueger, Patricia (Charles) Thielen, Lynn (Mike) Koewler, and Nancy (Jeff) Krech; "the fun aunt" loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Also loved by...
John Higbe
Dec 4, 2013
John Higbe Age 87, of Cottage Grove Went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2013. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Phyllis; and daughter, Julie. Survived by wife, Beverly; three sons, Robin, Kevin, and James (Jane); two step sons, Allen (Sharyn) Duce and Jeffrey (Becky) Duce; two step daughters, Cheryl (Marlyn) Engh, and Michelle Duce; many...
Rudy Hovseth
Dec 2, 2013
Rudy C. Hovseth Age 75, of Cottage Grove Died peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2013. Survived by wife, Barb; children, Tim (Rebecca), Dan (Deb), Julie (Doug) Fromm, and Pam (Dirk) Robinson; grandchildren, Liz, Katie, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Jacob, Gabriel, Natalya, Yelena, Eli, Alyssa, and Chloe; brother, Gary Schult; sister, Nancy (Hank) Stack; sister-in-law, Linda (Mike) Kubacki; nieces, nephews, and many...
Veronica Franek
Dec 1, 2013
Veronica Franek, age 89 of St. Paul died Saturday afternoon November 30, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Veronica was born April 9, 1924 in Vermillion, Minnesota the daughter of John Zeien & Anna Seiben. She celebrated her 60th anniversary with Raymond Franek on September 24. She is the beloved wife of Raymond; loving mother of Duane; grandma of...
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