Obituaries

Baby Spicer

Baby Spicer

Apr 7, 2012

Our little Austin touched our heart on April 4, 2012 and on April 7, 2012 he went ahead of us to someday meet us at Heaven's front gate. Austin is loved by his parents, Scott and Nikki and twin brother, Chase Arthur; maternal grandparents, Rod and Mary Johnson; paternal grandparents, Dick and Karen Spicer; aunts and uncle, Tera (Corey) Anderson,...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Apr 6, 2012

Robert "Bob" E. Erickson, age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Loving Care Cottage in Cottage Grove, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday April 11, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at...

Betsy Hodgin-Sexton

Betsy Hodgin-Sexton

Apr 4, 2012

Betsy Ann Hodgin-Sexton, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012. Preceded in death by father, George, and brother, Michael. Survived by daughter, Amanda; mother, June; sisters, Cheryl (Larry) Abrahamson, Kathy (Dennis) Mackley, Mary; brothers, Jerry (Linda), Ron, and Jim; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service 12 PM, Saturday, April 7,...

Steven Schimek

Steven Schimek

Apr 4, 2012

Steve Schimek, age 44 of Cottage Grove passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Steve was born in Wells on June 16, 1967, the son of Joseph and Rita (LaCanne) Schimek. Steve was raised in Easton where he attended high school. He attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Project Management, Master...

Angelo Elguera

Angelo Elguera

Mar 26, 2012

Angelo Elguera, Age 74, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully March 26, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Beldon Blvd., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Visitation All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd. Cottage...

Chris Metzler

Chris Metzler

Mar 26, 2012

Chris Metzler, age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 26, 2012. Survived by children, Matthew Deneau, Jeremy Metzler, Cassie (Brandon) Soltys; father, George; siblings, Steve (Lynn), Nancy (Robert) Mathewson, Julie Jansen, Joe (Lisa), Rose (Wes) Bidwell, and Robert; grandson, Dylan Soltys; ex-wife, Mary Deneau- Metzler; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by mother,...

Marvin Stutz Sr

Marvin Stutz Sr

Mar 24, 2012

Marvin Stutz Sr. age 77 of St. Paul Park, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on April 25, 1934 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Gustav and Johanna (Bellman) Stutz. After graduating high school Marvin enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Marvin worked...

Margaret Rowles

Margaret Rowles

Mar 24, 2012

Margaret T. Rowles, age 82 of Woodbury, died peacefully on March 24, 2012 at Woodwinds Hospital surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Friday March 30, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation 4-8 pm Thursday March 29, 2012 at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

George Hoyt

George Hoyt

Mar 20, 2012

Age 73, formerly of St. Paul Park passed away Tuesday, March 20 in St. Paul. George was born on January 3, 1939, in Eau Galle, Wisconsin the son of Webster and Julia (Myrell) Hoyt. He lived in Wisconsin until he was 16 years old when he moved to the Twin Cities. He married Lillian Grout and moved to St. Paul...

James Renken

James Renken

Mar 17, 2012

James Eugene Renken, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 17, 2012 at Regina End of Life Suites in Hastings, MN, surrounded by his loving family, after facing metastatic prostate cancer for four years. Jim was born on November 1, 1940 in Sibley, Iowa; the son of John J. and Jennie (Wessels) Renken.Jim was a computer systems technical engineer...

Doris Dobie

Doris Dobie

Mar 14, 2012

Doris R. Dobie, age 85, of Newport died Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at the Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury, Minnesota. Funeral service will be 10 am, Monday at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-90th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place in St. Thomas Aquinas following. Doris is survived by cousin, Robert (Deanna) Zaczkowski; and...

Lorraine Carrillo

Lorraine Carrillo

Mar 12, 2012

Lorraine A. Carrillo, age 76 of Woodbury, formerly of Greeley, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Born on September 5, 1935 in Greeley, Colorado to Antonio and Anita (Mata) Carrillo. She was married at the age of 17 and resided in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She was a grandfathered R.N....

Regina Suski

Regina Suski

Mar 9, 2012

Regina Suski age 92, of Newport passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Regina was born on May 30, 1919 the daughter of Anthony and Clara Jasicki in Strickland, Wisconsin. She later moved to Minnesota with her husband John. She married John Suski in Weyerhaeuser, WI and they later moved to Minnesota. She...

Esther Moriarty

Esther Moriarty

Mar 6, 2012

ESTHER I. MORIARTY Esther I. Moriarty, age 86 of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Norris Square Presbyterian Home in Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7...

Glorine Raeker

Glorine Raeker

Mar 5, 2012

Raeker, Glorine C. (Ostendorf), Age 81, of Burtrum, Minnesota died March 5, 2012 at her daughters home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Mary Ostendorf; brothers, Richard (Edna), Gilbert (Monica), Roman and Herbert (Dee); and sisters Mary and Leona (Cecil) Prokop. Survived by husband of nearly 60...

Lowell Muhl

Lowell Muhl

Mar 3, 2012

Muhl, Lowell S. Muhl, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2012. Preceded in death by loving wife, Dorothy, and brother, Carroll. Survived by his children, Denise (David) Llanos of Utah, Dennis (Sandi) of Hastings, Becky (Cande) Ramirez of Texas; grandchildren, Paul (Steph), Nikole (TJ), Chassidy, Levi (Kristin), Abbi, Jessa (Jeff), Tyler, Lilliana, Coralee; great grandchildren,...

Thomas Backe

Thomas Backe

Feb 22, 2012

Thomas J. Backe, age 84, a long time resident of St. Paul Park, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Regina Care Center in Hastings. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday, February 26, 2012 with visitation on Sunday evening from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to the service all held at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue,...

Gerald Swenson

Gerald Swenson

Feb 16, 2012

Gerald (Jerry) Swenson, age 71, of Cottage Grove, died February 16, 2012. He was called back to God peacefully surrounded by loving family. Jerry had a loving heart, an immense sense of humor and loved his family with all his heart. Preceded in death by his parents, Walfred and Myrtle; great grandson, Deaken Scot Wright. Survived by loving wife, Gloria...

Linda Klukas

Linda Klukas

Feb 15, 2012

Linda Jean Klukas, age 62, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Kevin; children, Kimberly (Mark) Mattson, John (Rose Vanyo); granddaughter, Aby; sister, Virginia Webb; as well as other extended family and friends. Proceeded in death by parents, John and Frances Shepard. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2012,...

Shawn Abrahamson

Shawn Abrahamson

Feb 14, 2012

Shawn O. Abrahamson, age 40, of Newport passed away on February 14, 2012. Survived by parents, Ollie and Sandy; Fiancée, Steph Rassett; sister, Shelly (Scott) Munos; nephew, Anthony; nieces, Rachel and Marissa. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation two hours prior to the service...

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