Obituaries
Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch
Nov 9, 2023
Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch
February 14, 1959 – November 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Yvonne Brewster-Bartusch from an extended illness on November 9, 2023, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stephen John.
Born in St. Paul on February 14, 1959, Yvonne was the...
Jeanette Giron
Nov 7, 2023
Jeanette, 103, passed away peacefully at Sholom Home East in St. Paul, MN on November 7, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born in Leadmine, WI on August 30, 1920. She is preceded in death by her husband Peter, parents Jennie and Albert Driscoll, brother LaMoine Driscoll, cousin Loren Farrey, and granddaughter Maria.
Jeanette is survived by her daughters...
Matthew Aaron Porett
Nov 6, 2023
Matthew Porett, age 54, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. He was a loyal and devoted husband, son, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed by family and friends all over the world.
Matthew was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 17, 1968, to Jane and Tom Porett. He attended Haverford High...
Zachary Taylor Quiboloy
Nov 6, 2023
Zachary Quiboloy, age 33 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 6th, 2023.
There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
Zack was born February 8, 1990 to the parents Eller Quiboloy...
Kathryn Kuder
Nov 4, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Lenore (Johnson) Kuder, formerly of Saint Paul and Woodbury, passed away surrounded by her family on November 4, 2023, at the age of 78, following a courageous battle with aggressive lung cancer.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Kathryn's life will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, November 26, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage...
Robert "Bob" Zilla
Nov 4, 2023
Robert “Bob” Zilla, age 64, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Webb Lake, Wisconsin and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was a graduate of Simley High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. Bob will be remembered as always being positive no matter what life threw at him. He could...
Steve Koltes
Nov 4, 2023
Stephen Koltes, age 66, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away November 4, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. Steve, the youngest of ten children, was born to John and Magdaline (Ahles) on August 14, 1957, on a farm in Kimball, Minnesota.
Upon retirement in 2018 from Lockheed Martin, Steve’s favorite pastime was sharing his passion of fishing at his lake...
Irwin "Joe" Milesko
Nov 3, 2023
Irwin Joseph "Joe" Milesko
October 1, 1953 - November 3, 2023
Joe left for the comfort and peace of God’s Kingdom on November 3, 2023. He is reunited with his parents Caesar and Antoinette Milesko and sister, Elaine Poskozim. He was born October 1, 1953, and grew up with six siblings on the south side of Chicago. Joe married his...
Shirley Ida Engen
Nov 2, 2023
Shirley Engen, age 86 of Newport was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Woodbury Lutheran Church - Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 with a visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 am with lunch following the...
Gail Ann Anderson
Nov 1, 2023
Gail Anderson, age 81 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 1, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be from 3-6 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN.
Gail was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and lived there until she joined...
Vernon H. Peterson
Oct 30, 2023
Vernon H. Peterson,
Age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away at home on October 30, 2023. Vernon was born and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota for a good part of his life and at 17 years old he began a long journey serving in the USNR during World War II. During his time in the Navy, he was a radar...
Richard J. Birawer Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
Richard James Birawer Jr.
Age 81, of Cottage Grove
Richard (Dick/Rich) James Birawer Jr was born May 22, 1942 in St. Paul, MN. He was the first born of Richard Sr, a mechanic at Midway Ford in St. Paul, and Mabel (Duchene) Birawer. Rich was later joined by his sister Carol and brother Curtis.
During the first couple of years of his life,...
Gerald Floyd Stratton
Oct 25, 2023
Gerald Floyd Stratton September 1, 1939 — October 25, 2023 Cottage Grove Gerald, better known as Jerry, Stratton was born at his grandparents farm outside of Spring Valley, WI in 1939. He grew up with many beloved siblings and believed in working hard to support his family. He also believed in playing hard and working hard with his friends in...
Jeremiah R. Andersen
Oct 23, 2023
Jeremiah R. Andersen, age 74, of Red Wing, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Penny; and brother, Steve. Survived by loving wife, Kathy and her daughter, Melissa (Aaron) Hamann and son, Bill (Jamie) Berg; grandchildren, Dylan, Nolan, and Maya; and other family and friends.
Visitation 3-7 PM, with Celebration...
Terrance Robert Burns
Oct 23, 2023
The Big Kahuna, Weatherby, Web, Dad, Papa Terry, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Veteran, Terry. All who knew him also simply referred to him as “TB”. On Monday, October 23, 2023, the world lost a legend as Terrance Robert Burns passed away peacefully with his family present following a courageous bout with Alzheimer’s disease.
TB was born to Robert and Rosemary...
Alan Robert Flader
Oct 22, 2023
Alan Flader, age 61 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023.
There will be a Memorial Gathering at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN.
Pamela Kay Dahlager
Oct 19, 2023
Pamela "Pam" Dahlager, age 72 of St. Paul, passed away October 19, 2023.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023 at the All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove, MN.
Pam was born October 17, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota to Randall and Ruth Anderson. She grew up in rural Esko and graduated from Esko...
LeRoy Snuggerud
Oct 18, 2023
LeRoy M. Snuggerud age 78, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Private services are planned.
Byron Glime
Oct 17, 2023
Byron Glime, age 94 of Cottage Grove, passed away on October 17, 2023.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the time of service. Burial at Cottage Grove Cemetery with military honors.
Byron Felix Justin Glime...
Elaine Marion Schmitz
Oct 16, 2023
Elaine Schmitz,
Age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Elaine was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother and in her spare time was a passionate gardener as well as an avid birdwatcher.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schmitz; parents, Wayne and Ann Smith and sister, Diane Smith.
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