Obituaries

Merton Bresnahan

Merton Bresnahan

Aug 11, 2012

Bresnahan, Merton Beloved Father And Papa Merton Edward Bresnahan was born May 1, 1928 in Hankinson, North Dakota the son of William & Josephine (McMorrow) Bresnahan. He lived in Hankinson until age 16 when he came to South St. Paul to work. Merton served in the United States Army as a sergeant from 1951 until 1953. On February 11, 1956...

Alfred Sobaski

Alfred Sobaski

Aug 11, 2012

Age 89 of Cottage Grove WW II Army Veteran Died Saturday evening August 11, 2012 at United Hospital In St. Paul. Alfred Joseph Sobaski was born April 4, 1923 in South St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Joseph & Marie (Hallenmak) Sobaski. He was raised in South St. paul and graduated from South St. paul High School in 1941. In...

Michael Ahlgren

Michael Ahlgren

Aug 7, 2012

Beloved Husband Father, Grandpa Age 69 of Cottage Grove on August 7, 2012. Michael Charles Ahlgren was born June 20, 1943 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the son of Robert & Verle (Schmidt) Ahlgren. He was raised in St. Paul. He graduated from Washington High School and the University of Minnesota. On March 21, 1970 he was united in marriage with...

Scott Weisskirk

Scott Weisskirk

Aug 4, 2012

April 26, 1951 ~ August 5, 2012 Of Columbia, Missouri Formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Loving husband to Claudia, also survived by sons Cory (Amanda), Brian, grandsons Hunter & Zachary; step-children Patrick (Stacy), Meghan, Sean & Michael Jeffrey; step-grandchildren Molly, Kieran; brother Gregg (Peggy), Lauren, Maggie; sister Lynne; Jesse and other family members. Scott was preceded in death by parents...

Michael Susla

Michael Susla

Aug 3, 2012

Michael (Mike) A. Susla, age 52, of Dresser, Wisconsin, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died suddenly on August 3, 2012. Survived by wife, Pauline; children, Bonnie (Luis) Tarazona and Jeff (Laura); granddaughter, Emma Tarazona; siblings, Barb (Mark) Erickson, Dick, Mary Beaver, and Jeanne; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Pearl. Sadly, Mike was to retire in...

Lois Mavis

Lois Mavis

Aug 1, 2012

Lois V. Mavis, age 96, of St. Paul Park, went to meet her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Francis; parents, John and Zadie Fry; sisters, and brothers. Survived by daughters, Colleen (Ron) Edstrom, and Maureen (Gerald) Monberg; three grandchildren, Jay, Janine, and Denise; ten great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; three sisters, and many...

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith

Jul 26, 2012

of Inver Grove Heights & St. Paul Park Peggy (Meyers) Smith passed away July 26, 2012. She was born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota on March 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Emily and Herman Meyers. She was the former owner of Bill's Bar in St. Paul Park. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Day Smith; son Terrance;...

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith

Jul 26, 2012

Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Mary Schneider

Mary Schneider

Jul 25, 2012

Of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on July 25, 2012 Mary Joan was born October 4, 1948 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the daughter of John & Velma (Dix) Dinndorf. She was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from St Cloud Cathedral in 1967. On October 4, 1970 she wasunited in marriage with Jerome Schneider at Holy Spirit Church in St. Cloud. Mary...

Victor Wroblewski

Victor Wroblewski

Jul 22, 2012

Victor Wroblewski, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away Sunday July 22, 2012.Victor was born July 26, 1936 in Poland the son of Konstanty and Mary Wroblewski. He came to St. Paul in 1952. On April 15, 1961 he was united in marriage with Mary at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in St. Paul. He worked at MSP airport 44 years...

Jack DeMarre

Jack DeMarre

Jul 19, 2012

Jack DeMarre, age 66, of Cottage Grove, on July 19, 2012. Will be missed and always cherished by wife, Kathy; daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Treviranus, Shelly and Gabby DeMarre; son, Jack; grandchildren, Josh and Jake Dahn, Tony (Hanna) and Nick Gomez, Jimmy Deshler, RuthAnn and Amber Pedersen; In-laws, Charlie and Peggy Dopkins; sisters, Jimmi and Bev. Preceded in death by parents,...

Benjamin Franczok

Benjamin Franczok

Jul 16, 2012

Ben C. Franczok, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Betty. Survived by sons, David (ex-wife, Michele), and James (Elizabeth); one granddaughter, Nicole Marie; brother, James Noel; and other extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th...

Michael Kuzma

Michael Kuzma

Jul 14, 2012

Age 47 of Cottage Grove unexpectedly on July 14, 2012. Michael was born January 13, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of John & Catherine (Smith) Kuzma. He was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On May 12, 2000 he was united in marriage with Katy Bjorge in Hastings, Minnesota. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children building...

Lola Beckenbach

Lola Beckenbach

Jul 12, 2012

LOLA BECKENBACH Age 64 Of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully July 12, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She had a zest for life that was contagious to those who were around her. Lola's life will be treasured by all who knew her. Lola was a long time employee of The Gillette Company in St. Paul. She is...

Lois Alden

Lois Alden

Jul 8, 2012

Lois Alden passed away peacefully with her family at her side Sunday, July 8, 2012. Per her request, no services are being held. Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Betty Cox

Betty Cox

Jul 6, 2012

Betty Cox, "Beans," "Babe," age 89, of Saint Paul Park Passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Ken. Survived by family and friends. Memorial Service will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Community United Church of Christ, 1145 Summit Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation half hour prior at church. In lieu of...

Sandra Baldus

Sandra Baldus

Jul 3, 2012

Sandra Baldus, age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 3, 2012. Survived by husband, Lester; children, Christopher (Dawn), Rebecca, Carol (Paul) Martinson; six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment at St. Thomas Aquinas...

Barbara Wittman

Barbara Wittman

Jul 2, 2012

Barbara Faye Wittman, 67, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on July 2, 2012. She was born August 17, 1944 in Milbank, South Dakota. Proceeded in death by: husband Henry Wittman, brother LuWayne Todd. Survived by parents: Robert & Lucille Todd, children: Paul & Cozette Wittman, Mark & Lynn Wittman, Brian Wittman & Tina Meyer, Brent & Nena Larson, grandchildren: Ashley,...

Marie Pawlenty

Marie Pawlenty

Jun 28, 2012

Marie V.(Dockendorf)Pawlenty, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S. Cottage Grove with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Monday at Church of St. Rita, 8694-80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will...

Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson

Jun 26, 2012

Dennis W. Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the VA Medical Center. Survived by wife of 42 years, Cheryl; children, George (Kelly) Anderson, Jodi (Steven Christensen) Anderson, Krista (Charles) Rogers; grandchildren, Devin, Noah, Brandon, Jacob, Makayla; great-granddaughter, Harper. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sylvia (Avery) Anderson. Visitation will be...

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