Obituaries

Eleanore Underwood

Eleanore Underwood

Jul 8, 2011

Age 88, of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove died Friday night July 8, 2011 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Eleanore was born July 2, 1923 in Rushford, Minnesota the daughter of Rudolph & Inger (Ness) Swenningson. She enjoyed playing Pogo on the computer and listening to country music. Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband Orville; and grandson Eric....

David Sather

David Sather

Jul 2, 2011

Of Wyoming, Minnesota Preceded in death by mother & grandparents. Was loved and will be missed by his father Al; brothers & sisters Keith (Sandy), Wayne (Barbara), Wanda (Walter), Steven (Pernell), Deanne (Frank), Kristi (David); many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday with gathering starting at 10 AM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80th St. S....

Sherry Knutson

Sherry Knutson

Jul 2, 2011

Of Pine City formerly of Cottage Grove Loving mother of Garilyn and Mike. Born November 8, 1946 in Prairie Farm, WI, the daughter of Marjorie Fern (Frank) and Orville Knutson. Preceded in death by her son, Tony Knutson; brother, Gale Knutson and her parents. Survived by her children, Garilyn (Jason) Ehde and Mike (Danett) Knutson; brother, Robert (Barb) Knutson; sisters,...

Pearl Classen

Pearl Classen

Jul 1, 2011

Classen, Pearl R. Age 94 Of St. Paul Park Preceded in death by her husband William, Great-granddaughter Tori, and great-grandson Frankie. Survived by her daughter Gayle (Kevin) Roth; grandchildren William & Katie Roth; great-granddaughter Kayli Roth; sister Ollie Riley; brothers Orville (Frances) Peterson, Ralph (Gwen) Peterson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday July 5, 2011 at...

Lucille Spicer

Lucille Spicer

Jun 24, 2011

Age 88 Of Old Cottage Grove Survived by husband of 62 years Warren; children Bruce (Donna), Richard (Karen), Diane (Glenn) Hoeft, Susan (Gary) Weiby, Sheri (Paul) Wohlers; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Ralph Brown; sisters Leona Perkins & Beverly Gross. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove (651-459-2875) AND 10-11 AM Tuesday at...

Wendy Alfveby

Wendy Alfveby

Jun 15, 2011

Alfveby, Wendy J. Age 54 Of Cottage Grove Preceded in death by her brother Bruce Alfveby. Survived by her loving husband Mark Zilka; parents Earl & Marie Alfveby; brothers Steven (Nancy) Alfveby, Jeff (Nancy) Alfveby; sister Sandi Caminati; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial service 6:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2011, at KOK FUNERAL HOME 7676 80th St....

Henry Wertheimer, Jr

Henry Wertheimer, Jr

Jun 14, 2011

Utica, Montana... ... ... ... ... ... . Henry Wertheimer Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, Mont. of natural causes surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born December 26, 1925 in St. Paul, Minn. to Henry and Rose (Shannon) Wertheimer Sr. He graduated from the St. Thomas Military Academy....

David Euerle

David Euerle

Jun 13, 2011

Euerle, David W. January 2, 1944 June 13, 2011 Survived by his loving children Duane (Deanna), Lynn Boggess, Jennifer (Robert) Newton; grandchildren Allishia & David Euerle, Jack, Sammy Jo, Jonathon, and Tony Boggess, Tyler & Tristan Cournoyer, Eric, Faith, Nathaniel, and Blake Newton; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Phyllis Wolfe; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial service 11:00 am...

Frederick Witucki

Frederick Witucki

Jun 10, 2011

"Fritz" Age 67 of Newport Beloved husband for 44 years of Dyann; loving father of Wendy (Kevin) Schmalz; Joel; papa of Quinn, Adrian, Cameron; brother of Madeline (Del) Forquette, Phil (Karen); many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, sister Joanne. Fritz was a friend to all who knew him. His family was very special to him, and he...

Patricia Welliver

Patricia Welliver

Jun 6, 2011

age 60 of Cottage Grove unexpectedly June 6, 2011 Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Melanie (Eric) Oakland, Adam (Christi) Carlton, Leslie; very devoted grandmother of Kirsten, Emily, Devin, Elicia, Caleb, Carson, Lucas, Callie & Cameron; sister of Marcia Rust, Raymond A. Hanken, John (Mary) Hanken, Ruth (Tony) Ptacek; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents, brother,...

Edmund Ake Jr

Edmund Ake Jr

Jun 5, 2011

"Chub" Age 81 of Cottage Grove Passed away suddenly Beloved husband of Georgene; loving father of Steven (Sandi), Judy (Stephen) Chapman; grandfather of Stephanie, Brian (Maureen), Jennifer (Aaron) Dockendorf, Sarah (Mike) Iniguez; great-grandsons Colin & Luke. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80TH St. S. Cottage Grove. Memorials preferred. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676...

Joan Stinson

Joan Stinson

Jun 5, 2011

Joan Lee Ruth Stinson (nee Bennett) age 73 of Blaine, born in Crookston, Minnesota, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN died suddenly on June 5th. Joan will be remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Sister. Beloved Mother and survived by Cindy, James (Kay), Jennifer (Paul) Zerba, Mark and Grandchildren Kevin, Ryan Weyker(Jaime Goodmanson) & Jamie Weyker, David Zerba, Brody,...

Larry Plemel

Larry Plemel

May 31, 2011

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

Larryjo Plemel

Larryjo Plemel

May 31, 2011

Larryjo R. Plemel Loving Husband, Dad And Brother Age 54 of Cottage Grove. Passed away suddenly on May 31, 2011. He is preceded in death by his daughter Brooke Plemel, his son Travis Plemel, his parents Anthony & LoVern Plemel, and two brothers Steve & Bill Plemel. Larry is survived by his wife Debbie; children Donna (Don Ihrke) Plemel, Brandon...

Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane

May 29, 2011

"Herbie" Beloved Husband, Father & Papi Age 54 Passed away peacefully May 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of Christopher, Emily "Emma"; grandpa of Hailee "Halo"; son of Elizabeth; brother of Maureen (John Knoedler), Rosemary "DeeDee" (Bruce Diker), Michael, Joseph "Jobey"; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by father Joseph; brother Kevin, sister Kathryn "Katie", daughter Angie....

Eleanor Laughlin

Eleanor Laughlin

May 26, 2011

Loving Mother, Sister, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great Grandma Preceded in death by husband Cy. Beloved mother of Mary Lou (Tom) Rochel, Pat Perkins;grandchildren Dan, Theresa, Tim, Tom, Kathleen, Mike, Steve, Lynn, Bob, Bill, Laurie, Geri; 32 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; sister Dorathe Luke; many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday with visitation one hour prior at ST. THOMAS...

Virginia Miles

Virginia Miles

May 24, 2011

"Ginny", Of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends. Preceded in death by husband William. Survived by children Joe, Cindy Irvin; grandchildren Amye, Jennifer, Tracy; great-grandchildren Justice, Salem, Kobi, Lukas. Graveside Service 1:15 Friday June 3 at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY. (meet in assembly area 4) Service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, MN Friday, June 3, 2011...

Leland Powers

Leland Powers

May 21, 2011

Powers, Leland Beloved Husband, Father And Grandfather Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 21, 2011. Survived by his wife Marlys; daughters Catherine (David Bower) Powers, April Powers; grandson Daniel (Kristen) Spielman; great-grandsons Caleb, Luke and Nathan Spielman; sister Janet Schultz; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service 10:30 am Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at ALL...

Nancy Altermatt

Nancy Altermatt

May 20, 2011

Altermatt, Nancy C. August 28, 1937 May 20, 2011 Preceded in death by her husband Minehardt and daughter Nancy Jo Emerson. Survived by her Frank (Theo), Robert (Linda); son-in-law Vern Emerson; grandchildren Jason, Jeremiah, Melissa (Chris) Olsen; great-granddaughter Kirra Altermatt; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service 11:00 am Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at KOK FUNERAL HOME 7676...

Carol Kemp

Carol Kemp

May 15, 2011

Age 77 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2011. Beloved wife Mother, Caring Friend. Carol was born June 19, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She enjoyed gardening, her pets, reading, traveling, and was a caring friend who generously helped many. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy & Hilda Walter. Will be dearly missed by Daniel,...

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