Obituaries
Monte White
Jan 11, 2013
Age 61 of Cottage Grove Died peacefully at home With his family around him after a courageous battle with lung cancer caused by Agent Orange. Beloved husband of Jana for 33 years; loving father of Matthew (Andrea). Survived by mother Ardis Speckel, sisters Nita Davis; Karen (Harry) Marsh; Althea (Al) Heim; brothers Paul (Pam), Barry; special cousin Susan Hammock; many...
Mary Rassett
Jan 11, 2013
Mary Ann Rassett, age 67 of Newport, died January 11, 2013 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul after battling numerous illnesses. A memorial mass will be 11:00 am Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with visitation held for one hour prior. Mary Ann was born July 18, 1945 in Chisholm, Minnesota to her parents, Steve and...
John Markgren
Jan 11, 2013
Age 89 Died January 11, 2013 at his home at Norris Square Senior Living. He was born on September 11, 1923 in Cumberland, WI to Carl & Violetta (Lundstrom) Markgren. During WWII he served with the 1881st Engineer Aviation Battalion in the South Pacific. IBM employee for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Earl &...
Maria Rooney
Jan 10, 2013
Age 86 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Canton, OH, passed away at home on January 10, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. She was small in stature, but a strong, "family comes first" lady. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anne Marcelli and her brothers Joe and Don. She is survived by...
April Kloz
Jan 6, 2013
April Lee Kloz, age 39, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Audrey Kloz. Survived by brother, Allen (Sally) Warren and sister, Deb (Chris) Kuhns; nieces and nephews, Robert Warren, Jessica Warren, BJ Kuhns, Nick (Sarah) Kuhns, Heidi Kuhns; and special great nephew, Alex Kuhns; aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Mary Morgel
Jan 1, 2013
July 28, 1927 – January 1, 2012 Of St. Paul Park Beloved wife of 64 years of Ted; loving mother of Gloria (Les) Ives, Dave (Michele), Mark, Lynn; 6 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister of Joseph Achman. Preceded in death by daughter Diane. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park (651-459-2875) and 9:30-10:30 Friday at...
Rita Williams
Jan 1, 2013
(nee Roering) Age 81, of Newport died Tuesday night January 1, 2013. Rita was born December 15, 1931 in St. Francis, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph & Mary (Tobroxen) Roering. She was raised in Upsala and graduated from Upsala High School in 1950. She was a writer and singer. Preceded in death by husband Earnest; daughters-in-law Deb & Sue; sisters...
Joshua Dywiak
Dec 29, 2012
Dywiak, Joshua May 30, 1987 – December 29, 2012 Of Cottage Grove Joshua was a 2005 graduate of Park High School. He attended University of Minnesota, Duluth. Josh enjoyed golf, Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his nephew. Beloved son of Kathy & Dave; brother of Jessica (Adam) Wolf; uncle of Logan; grandson...
William Perkins
Dec 27, 2012
William "Bill" Perkins, age 70 of Cottage Grove, died December 27, 2012 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Bonny; daughter, Beth (Lee) Kwiatkowski; son, Brian (Johanna); grandchildren, Connor, Kiel and Alaina; sisters, Margaret (Jerry) Slacum, Lori Perkins, Renee (Joel) Mussetter and Marcia (Mike) Albers; brothers, Michael (Sherri), Jerry...
Elizabeth Lawton
Dec 26, 2012
May 24, 1932 ~ December 26, 2012 Of Cottage Grove Elizabeth was born in New Jersey and raised in New York City. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Douglass College. She met and married Frederick Lawton in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 1954. They moved to Chambersburg, PA where he taught before moving to Washington DC so he could complete foreign...
Elmer Backer
Dec 25, 2012
February 12, 1922 ~ December 25, 2012 Beloved Husband & Father Elmer married Do in 1950. They raised nine children to be kind, hardworking, and to value family. He believed in the power of prayer. He would always help others and taught his children to do the same. He was preceded in death by wife DoLores; 3 brothers, and a...
Carol Griffin
Dec 23, 2012
September 25, 1927 ~ December 23, 2012 Age 85, of Cottage Grove died Sunday morning December 23, 2012. Carol Jane was born September 25, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of William & Ethel (Wesenberg) Boerner. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. On February 25, 1945 she was united in marriage with...
Cameron Schneider
Dec 21, 2012
Cameron Matthew Schneider, born November 23, 2012 in Woodbury, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012 in Saint Paul Minnesota at Children's Hospital. Cameron is the son of proud parents, Matthew and Amanda Schneider of Hastings, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M., Thursday, Decemeber 20, 2012 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Funeral...
Linda Patterson
Dec 13, 2012
Linda E. Patterson Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Evelyn and brother, James Unruh. Survived by husband of 42 years, David; daughter, Sheri (Mark) Kraft and son, Craig (Lisa); grandchildren, Charlotte (Brandon) Begnaud, Sydney, Hannah, Allison, Emily, and Mason Kraft; father, Willmer Unruh; siblings,...
Daryl Stewart
Dec 9, 2012
Daryl L. Stewart, age 57, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2012 surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Elaine; brothers, Dicky and Ricky. Survived by wife, Diane; daughters, Becki, Mari, and Tina; grandchildren, Kasarah, Damario, Tamia, Dasean, Tyreese, Tiana; twelve brothers and sisters; as well as other extended family...
Edward Crimmins
Dec 2, 2012
Age 49, of Bellevue, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2012. Preceded in death by mother Caroline; great niece Candace. Survived by father Francis; brothers and sisters John (Patsy), Dean, Adel Holmvig, Lynnette Leger, Mary Thiery, Chris, Lisa (Marc) Thiery, Brenda; many cherished nieces & nephews, and his special second family in Ohio. Visitation 11 AM -12 PM Saturday...
Matthew Amos
Dec 1, 2012
died suddenly Saturday, December 1, 2012. born on June 25, 1990 in Powell, WY. Matthew was loved very much and is survived by his father, Douglas Amos, grandfather, Bill Eaton, Step-grandparents, Joseph and Shirley Trost, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, friends from around the United States and Canada. Proceeded in death by his grandparents, Georgette and Harold...
Rita Hostetler
Nov 23, 2012
Rita L. Hostetler "Harley Mama" Age 53, of Inver Grove Heights Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Eula Dillon, and brother, Jerry Dillon. Survived by husband, Clair; children, Delanie Waller, Samantha Allie (Fiancé Ryan Coleman), Gerald (Sara) Allie; grandchildren, Mariah, McKenzie, Jayce, Trevelle, Landon, Madison, and Morgan; siblings, Charlotte (Ron) McCauley, Kaye...
Caroline Olsen
Nov 22, 2012
Caroline Dorothy Olsen Age 78, of Cottage Grove Passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2012. Preceded in death by grandson, Will; and seven siblings. Survived by husband, Gene; Children, Rick (Luanna), Tim, Kari (Tom) Heimerl, Jeff (Kathy), Gayle (Mike) Carlin, Jeanette (Butch) Waidelich, and Russ (Lola); 25 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and other extended family and friends. Funeral Service 11...
Dorothy Podtburg
Nov 21, 2012
Dorothy Jane Podtburg Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Age 89, of Saint Paul Park, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 21, 2012. Survived by children, Gary Coates, Sandra (Dennis) Fuhrman, Richard Coates, and Kathleen Weirens; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; as well as other extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Monday, November...
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