Obituaries
Shirley Ida Engen
Nov 2, 2023
Shirley Engen, age 86 of Newport was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Woodbury Lutheran Church - Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 with a visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 am with lunch following the...
Gail Ann Anderson
Nov 1, 2023
Gail Anderson, age 81 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 1, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be from 3-6 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN.
Gail was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and lived there until she joined...
Vernon H. Peterson
Oct 30, 2023
Vernon H. Peterson,
Age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away at home on October 30, 2023. Vernon was born and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota for a good part of his life and at 17 years old he began a long journey serving in the USNR during World War II. During his time in the Navy, he was a radar...
Richard J. Birawer Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
Richard James Birawer Jr.
Age 81, of Cottage Grove
Richard (Dick/Rich) James Birawer Jr was born May 22, 1942 in St. Paul, MN. He was the first born of Richard Sr, a mechanic at Midway Ford in St. Paul, and Mabel (Duchene) Birawer. Rich was later joined by his sister Carol and brother Curtis.
During the first couple of years of his life,...
Gerald Floyd Stratton
Oct 25, 2023
Gerald Floyd Stratton September 1, 1939 — October 25, 2023 Cottage Grove Gerald, better known as Jerry, Stratton was born at his grandparents farm outside of Spring Valley, WI in 1939. He grew up with many beloved siblings and believed in working hard to support his family. He also believed in playing hard and working hard with his friends in...
Jeremiah R. Andersen
Oct 23, 2023
Jeremiah R. Andersen, age 74, of Red Wing, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Penny; and brother, Steve. Survived by loving wife, Kathy and her daughter, Melissa (Aaron) Hamann and son, Bill (Jamie) Berg; grandchildren, Dylan, Nolan, and Maya; and other family and friends.
Visitation 3-7 PM, with Celebration...
Terrance Robert Burns
Oct 23, 2023
The Big Kahuna, Weatherby, Web, Dad, Papa Terry, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Veteran, Terry. All who knew him also simply referred to him as “TB”. On Monday, October 23, 2023, the world lost a legend as Terrance Robert Burns passed away peacefully with his family present following a courageous bout with Alzheimer’s disease.
TB was born to Robert and Rosemary...
Alan Robert Flader
Oct 22, 2023
Alan Flader, age 61 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023.
There will be a Memorial Gathering at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN.
Pamela Kay Dahlager
Oct 19, 2023
Pamela "Pam" Dahlager, age 72 of St. Paul, passed away October 19, 2023.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023 at the All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove, MN.
Pam was born October 17, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota to Randall and Ruth Anderson. She grew up in rural Esko and graduated from Esko...
LeRoy Snuggerud
Oct 18, 2023
LeRoy M. Snuggerud age 78, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Private services are planned.
Byron Glime
Oct 17, 2023
Byron Glime, age 94 of Cottage Grove, passed away on October 17, 2023.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the time of service. Burial at Cottage Grove Cemetery with military honors.
Byron Felix Justin Glime...
Elaine Marion Schmitz
Oct 16, 2023
Elaine Schmitz,
Age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Elaine was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother and in her spare time was a passionate gardener as well as an avid birdwatcher.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schmitz; parents, Wayne and Ann Smith and sister, Diane Smith.
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Judith Mary Darby (nee Mulvihill)
Oct 15, 2023
Judith Mary Darby (nee Mulvihill),
Age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. Judith was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She endured a lifelong battle having Type 1 Diabetes since she was seven years old and despite living with that, she remained strong and had...
Ronnie Bonse
Oct 12, 2023
Ronnie Ree Bonse, a beloved father, brother and uncle, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the Woodbury Estates in Woodbury at the age of 66.
Private family services are planned. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the caring staff at Woodbury Estates for their kindness and compassion to Ronnie during this time.
Born on May 11, 1957, in...
James John Schafer Sr.
Oct 11, 2023
James John Schafer, Sr., age 94 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
James is preceded in death by his beloved wife Audrey. James is survived by his 3 children: James Jr (Patty), Raymond (Kimberly), and Julie (Robin). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Raymond (Beth), Nicole (Jason), Daniel (Holly), Kalli, Gracie, Charlie, Ellie, Sam,...
Steven Michael Robinette
Oct 8, 2023
Steven Michael Robinette, age 75, of W. St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, after suffering from dementia.
Survived by daughters, Tammy, Heather, and Michelle; grandchildren, Darren, Lauren, Alyssa, Steven, Carrie, Michael, Matthew, and Camren; and great-granddaughter, Aubrie.
Interment with Military Honors will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery,...
Robert "Bob" Dassow
Oct 5, 2023
Robert "Bob" Herman Dassow passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at the age of 97. He was surrounded by his family at Norris Square, a Presbyterian Homes & Services senior living community in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Bob was born on August 3, 1926, in Vesper, Wisconsin, to Elmer and Clara Dassow. He was the second of three sons. Edgar...
Russell "Russ" McDonald
Oct 4, 2023
Russell “Russ” McDonald age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 4, 2023.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, October 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Burial at the church cemetery, 920...
Steven Paul LeVasseur
Oct 1, 2023
Steven Paul LeVasseur, age 68, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Survived by devoted wife of 44 years, Elaine (nee Duell); sons, Justin and Joshua; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Gathering of family and friends will be 1-4 PM, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kok Funeral...
Sharon Swanson
Sep 30, 2023
Sharon Swanson, age 78, of Cottage Grove passed away on September 30th, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Sharon was a dedicated nurse for many years through Bethesda Rehab Hospital in Saint Paul. Among her favorite things to do was quilting, sewing and also spending her winters together with her husband, Bruce, in Texas.
Sharon is preceded in death by parents,...
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