Obituaries
Forrest Henry Bailey Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Forrest H. Bailey Jr.
Age 77, of Woodbury
It is with great sadness that the Bailey family announces that Forrest passed away on September 26th. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family.
Visitation will be at Kok Funeral Home in St. Paul Park (1201 Portland Ave) on Wednesday, October 4th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm...
Eldon "Al" Kuder
Sep 24, 2023
Eldon "Al" Kuder, of Woodbury, MN, unexpectedly passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 24, 2023 at the age of 72.
A visitation to celebrate Al's life will be held on Sunday, October 22, from 4-8 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home in Cottage Grove, MN. The Memorial Service will be at 11 am on Monday, October 23, also at the funeral...
Pamela Jennifer Schmuki
Sep 23, 2023
Pamela (Pam, PJ) Schmuki, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away September 23, 2023.
Memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation thirty minutes prior. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Pam’s name...
Sharon Jacobson
Sep 23, 2023
Sharon Jacobson, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 23, 2023.
Private family services are planned.
Sharon was born January 5, 1947, in Osage, Iowa, and grew up in Austin, Minnesota, where she graduated from Austin Pacelli High School. Sharon continued her academic career at Mankato State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in education. While...
Anna Johnson
Sep 22, 2023
Anna Marie Johnson, age 64 of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 22, 2023.
Memorial mass will be 10:30 am, Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Burial at the church cemetery.
Born and raised in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Anna was a caring soul who brought...
Jacob Samuel Hawn
Sep 19, 2023
Jacob Samuel Hawn "Jake", age 36, of Franklin, Minnesota unexpectedly lost his life on September 19th, 2023. He was born in Pipestone, Minnesota on December 2nd, 1986 to Keith & Deb Carlson.
Jake enjoyed classic rock, motorcycles, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He will be remembered for his good heart, big smile, curiosity, infectious laugh, and...
Dennis Arden Krueger
Sep 19, 2023
Dennis Arden Krueger, 80, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1943, in St. Paul, MN. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Vernon & Gladys and his brother, Curt. Dennis will be remembered as a very loving father and grandfather. He had a deep love for the outdoors...
Suzanne Donnelly
Sep 18, 2023
Suzanne "Suzie" Marie (Hagness) Donnelly, age 53 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm, Friday, September 29, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American...
Carol Ann Borg
Sep 15, 2023
Carol Ann Borg, age 84 of Grey Cloud Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Carol worked for Northwest Airlines as a cleaner for 33 years, starting in 1967. She was also a dedicated volunteer for 13 years at the Friends in Need Food Shelf in St. Paul Park. Carol will always be remembered for her love of...
Paul M. Pederson
Sep 14, 2023
Paul Pederson, age 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, with his family by his side.
Paul was born September 12, 1963, to Gordon and Elaine Pederson in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in the Maplewood/Woodbury area and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1981.
He worked for over 28 years at the US...
Richard "Dickie" John Schindeldecker
Sep 13, 2023
Richard “Dickie” Schindeldecker, age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
Richard was born on November 24, 1936, to John and Helen Schindeldecker in Dakota, MN, the youngest of 10 children. He attended Emanuel Grade School and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1954.
Richard was a proud Army Veteran having served from 1956-1958....
James Ross
Sep 12, 2023
James “Jim” Robert Ross, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by family on September 12th, 2023.
Funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Newport United Methodist Church, 1596 11th Avenue, Newport with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Jim was born in St. Paul, MN to Hillard and...
Scott Edward Doucette
Sep 10, 2023
Scott Edward Doucette was born on September 27, 1965 in Superior, Wisconsin to parents, Ronald and Sandra (nee Johnson). When Scott was 8 years old, the family moved to Anoka, Minnesota, and later to Cottage Grove, where he graduated from Park High in 1983. In high school, he was known as the class clown and with his boisterous voice excelled in...
Karel M. Steil
Sep 8, 2023
Karel M. Steil (aka Bolka), age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sept 8, 2023.
She was born to Bill and Irma Bolka on Aug 22, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 55 yrs, Tom and children Eric, Julie (Stephen) Bien, and Kory (Gwen), sister Sharon Berry and twin Karen (Jim) Mardock, and six grandkids,...
Myrtice Degenstein
Sep 8, 2023
Myrtice Marie Degenstein
May 24, 1933 - September 8, 2023
Myrtice "Myrt" Degenstein, age 90 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Myrt enjoyed bingo, playing marbles and an occasional trip to the casino.
Myrt is survived by her children Dianne (Ken) Dorma, Denise (Richard) Huddle, John (Dawn) Wicklacz, Jody Wicklacz and Jason (Vickie) Degenstein; 7 grandchildren;...
David Ward
Sep 7, 2023
David Ward, age 73 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away September 7, 2023.
Private services will be planned at a later date.
Joan Kobilka
Sep 5, 2023
Joan Kobilka (nee Frahm), age 80, of Cottage Grove.
Joan passed peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2023 while holding hands with her beloved husband of 62 years.
She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Ferne; daughter, Susan Bauer; siblings, Gerald, Dean, Wayne, Charles Frahm, and Linda Kuchel. Joan is survived by husband, Ronald; son, Brian; grandchildren, Nicolas, Mason,...
Glenn Eugene Boyd
Sep 4, 2023
Glenn Eugene Boyd, age 84, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family and faithful dachshund companion, Baxter. Glenn is survived by his beautiful bride, Irene and son, James Boyd, Coolidge, Arizona and grandson, Ryan Boyd, Woodbury, Minnesota; three sisters, and one brother; as well as many nieces and nephews. He...
Lawrence Anthony Praml
Sep 1, 2023
Lawrence Anthony Praml, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023.
Larry was born on February 27,1939 in St Paul, MN to Joseph and Mildred Praml. And he spent his formative years in the West 7th neighborhood in St. Paul. He attended St Francis de Salles for elementary and St Thomas Academy for high school.
He...
Verna Carol Mortensen
Aug 31, 2023
Verna was born on December 2, 1940, in Cannon Falls, MN to Milton and Gladys (Anderson) Lundell. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers and sisters, remaining close to them all through her life. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1958.
Verna married Marlyn Mortensen on December 4, 1982, they resided in Cottage Grove, MN....
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