Obituaries

Dec 7, 2006

Lenore (Lola) Johnson, age 75 of Cottage Grove on December 7, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by family. Visitation was Monday, December 11, 2006 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (651-459-2875). Funeral Service was Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 11:30 AM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove,...

Dec 3, 2006

3M Retiree Lifelong Resident of St. Paul Park Jerome P. Stoffel was born December 19, 1917 in Vermillion, Minnesota, the daughter of Marcus and Mary Stoffel. He was united in marriage to Dolores Elizabeth Wagner on February 19, 1944 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Saint Paul Park, where he then worked...

Nov 30, 2006

Nov 17, 2006

Age 78 of Cottage Grove formerly of St. Paul & Osakis. Entered God's Kingdom on November 17, 2006. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Vernon; children Steve (Judi) Peterson, Carolyn (Dan) Knight, Bill Peterson; grandchildren Amy (Tim) Wilkins, Lisa (Brent) Blevens, Chris (Beth) Knight, Ana Peterson, Tracey Knight; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters Delores (Cliff) Emery and Bernice Bayless. Visitation...

Nov 11, 2006

Breanna Lynn Remer, age 19 of River Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died tragically early Saturday morning November 11, 2006 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Breanna was born November 26, 1986 in Saint Paul the daughter of Timothy & Pamala (Juker) Remer. She graduated from Park High School in 2005. She was a waitress at Chiles Restaurant...

Nov 9, 2006

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Franczok, 68, of Cottage Grove, died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul following a sudden illness. Betty A. Franczok was born August 12, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Rosemary (Grisell) Jungwirth. She graduated from Johnson High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Benjamin C. "Ben"...

Nov 5, 2006

Loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa Age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2006 after a long illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Dick is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol; children Debbie (Larry) Plemel, Donny (Deedee), Karen (Denny Harnden), and Richelle (Josh) Robinson; grandchildren Andy, Brandon, Ricky, Joey, Brooke, Jessica, Hailey, DJ,...

Nov 1, 2006

Skees, Carol C. ?CJ? nee Johnson, Munson Age 61 was called back to heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 and is finally at peace. She is the loving mother to Tony Johnson and Jeanette (Randy) Sampson; grandmother to Pamela Sampson, Nicholas Sampson, and Anne Johnson; sister to Mary (Gord) Peterson of Alberta; aunt to Jason Peterson and Karen Peterson. Carol...

Oct 28, 2006

March 20, 1928 ~ October 28, 2006 Of West Saint Paul died Saturday morning at Woodlyn Height Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights. Gyspy Arlene "Lee" Mattaini was born March 20, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Donald & Eleanor Ruth (Warn) Jackson. She lived at Red Rock Manor in Newport. Beloved mother of Elaine (Richard) Oftedahl, Garry...

Oct 26, 2006

Bill Goodwin Beloved husband father grampa & brother age 61 of Cottage Grove formerly of Atlanta on October 26, 2006. William Thomas Goodwin was born February 12, 1945 in Staten Island, New York the son of William Henry & Lena Mary (Floro) Goodwin. He was raised in Atlanta. On February 15, 1969 he married Donna Gene Henry in San Angelo,...

Oct 25, 2006

December 24, 1911 ~ October 25, 2006 formerly of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband Robert; daughter Micky Miller; son Robert; grandson Grant Miller; great-granddaughter Tammy Lindorff. Survived by grandchildren Debra Rishavy, Denise Ziemet (Mark), Robert (Donna), Lance (Brenda) Miller; many great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. Visitation 1-3 PM WITH A 3 PM Memorial Service Monday at KOK FUNERAL HOME,...

Oct 14, 2006

Margaret "Peg" Kapsh Beloved Mother and Grandmother age 64 of Oakdale on Saturday afternoon October 14, 2006 at Stillwater Good Samaritan Center. Margaret Jo was born November 10, 1941 in Rhode Island the daughter of Stanley & Marie (Dwyer) Tregillis. She was raised in Hoyt Lakes and graduated from Aurora/Hoyt Lakes High School in 1960. She graduated from St. Scholastica...

Oct 8, 2006

Brown, Laurice (Lori) age 73 of Cottage Grove died unexpectedly Sunday evening October 8, 2006 in her home. Laurice was born December 4, 1932 in St. Paul the daughter of Laurence & Clara Louise (Bennett) Koerner. She was raised in South St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1950. On February 3, 1963 she married John...

Oct 5, 2006

Oct 2, 2006

Age 75 of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 2, 2006 after a short illness. Alice retired from Crestview Elementary after teaching in the area for over 30 years. Preceded in death by her husband David; parents Roman and Agnes Petrek. Survived by children Ruth (Sam) El-Tourky, Paul (Carina), David (Vicky), Lisa (Rick)...

Oct 1, 2006

Alice Nippoldt, age 94 of Cottage Grove died on Sunday evening October 1, 2006 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Alice Agnes Nippoldt was born May 27, 1912 in Cottage Grove the daughter of Lehart & Anna (Scheel) Nippoldt. She was raised in Cottage Grove. She worked 42 years as a bookkeeper in the insurance world. Beloved sister of Frances &...

Sep 28, 2006

Jackson, Lee S. Proud WWII Veteran Retired longtime 3M Employee Lee Stratton Jackson was born February 18, 1926 in Jennings, Oklahoma the son of Ivon L & Gladys (Wright) Jackson. On March 27, 1988 he married Evelynne Seefeldt at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Preceded in death by his loving wife Evelynne Roth Jackson; parents; sisters Elwilda &...

Sep 28, 2006

Cutie - Two Months July 17, 2006 - Sept. 28, 2006 Little Dane, a born fisherman, went to be a fisher of men. Brought joy into our lives for two short months. Given life by Daddy and Mommy, Jim Isaacs and Nicole Heller. Family includes grandparents; Dana and Cindy Isaacs, Mary Beth Isaacs and Richard Koll, Lynn and Toni Brush...

Sep 27, 2006

Stenzel, Dorothy "Dottie" of Cottage Grove died on Wednesday afternoon September 27, 2006. Dorothy Theresa Stenzel was born February 11, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in Chicago. On January 1, 1955 she married Howard Earl Stenzel in Lake City, Minnesota. Beloved wife of Howard "Charlie"; loving mother of Stephen of Maplewood, Sheryl (Dennis) Duff of St. Paul, Paul...

Sep 22, 2006

Marier, Marianne Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma Age 82 of Cottage Grove, MN Died September 22, 2006. Survived and much loved by husband of 50 years, Roland; daughters, Rosie (Dave) and Evie (Greg); grandchildren, Derek, Jose, and Alandria; sisters, Margaret Raddatz and Emmy Meyer; closest friends, Doris and Jake Ebertz. Marianne loved all her friends and family, and loved going to...