Obituaries

Richard Fournelle

Richard Fournelle

Aug 29, 2006

age 82, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon August 29, 2006 Richard Nicholas Fournelle was born December 3, 1923 in St. Paul the son of George & Emma (Boehm) Fournelle. He was raised in St. Paul. On July 3, 1948 he married Carolyn Combs at St. Louis Church in St. Paul. Dick served in the United States Navy...

Katherine Louisiana

Katherine Louisiana

Aug 23, 2006

Age 89, Mother of Shirley Louisiana Erickson of Cottage Grove, MN and Tom Louisiana of American Fork, UT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. Katherine is the daughter of Christopher and Amanda Nelson Dougherty who preceded her in death. Also preceding Katherine were two infant siblings, Paul and Pauline, two brothers, John and Clarence Dougherty, one sister, Edith...

Gregory Howlett

Gregory Howlett

Aug 23, 2006

Age 56 formerly of Saint Paul Park, MN Age 56, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2006. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by children Michael and Cassie Jo; step-children Jesse, Bonnie, Andrea, and Christine; four brothers and five sisters. Visitation Monday, August 28, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. and also one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Funeral...

William Couture Jr

William Couture Jr

Aug 19, 2006

William "Bill" A. Couture Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Saturday evening August 19, 2006. Bill was preceded in death by both parents William and June. Bill's endless generosity, warm and giving heart was a blessing to all he encountered. Bill will be forever loved and missed by his daughter Jami'ee; his brother Charles; and his sisters...

Robert Koutz

Robert Koutz

Aug 10, 2006

Loving Husband, Dad Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 65 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 10, 2006. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Fran; children Tammy (Gary) Mausolf, William Eugene, Donna (Jay) Heinn, Mark Allan; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special friend Chubby. Robert was loved very much and will be greatly missed by his...

Charlotte LaValle

Charlotte LaValle

Aug 10, 2006

Charlotte Elaine "Char" LaValle, (Jackman) age 59 of Burnsville, formerly of Cottage Grove died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, August 10, 2006. Charlotte was born on August 6, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of Charles and Alma (Millard) Jackman. She is survived by her husband, David of Burnsville; son, Charles Edward Jackman II; two sisters, Janet (Lester) Nottom...

Lester Westenberg

Lester Westenberg

Aug 6, 2006

Age 78 of Cottage Grove Passed away on Sunday afternoon Aug 6, 2006 at Bethesda Care Center in St. Paul. Lester Norman Westenberg was born March 7, 1928 in Leota, Minnesota the son of James & Theresa (Olivier) Westenberg. He was raised in Edgerton. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army. On...

George Micek

George Micek

Aug 6, 2006

Longtime Cottage Grove resident Feb 22, 1923 - Aug 6, 2006 Devoted husband, father, brother and Green Bay Packer fan. Survived by wife of 49 years, Kathleen; daughters,Gloria and Karen Micek; and sisters, Joan, Margaret, Bernice & Esther. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11 AM at ST. THOMAS       AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul      Park. Visitation Wednesday...

Dwayne Frankfurth

Dwayne Frankfurth

Aug 6, 2006

Dwayne Frankfurth, age 58, Cottage Grove on Sunday afternoon August 6, 2006. Dwayne Michael Frankfurth was born June 11, 1948 in St. Paul the son of Max & Celia (Geletka) Frankfurth. He was raised in South St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1966. On April 17, 1971 he married Rita Hartman at St. Thomas Aquinas...

Michael Chambers

Michael Chambers

Aug 4, 2006

age 41 of Belle Plain formerly of Cottage Grove on Friday morning, August 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael Ernest Chambers was born July 25, 1965 in St. Paul the son of John & Constance (Jelmberg) Chambers. He was raised in Cottage Grove. He was an avid fisherman who had a great love of the outdoors, especially...

Donald Gehl

Donald Gehl

Aug 4, 2006

Loving Father Grandpa and Great Grandpa Age 79 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 4, 2006. Preceded in death by wife, Beryle; son, Danny; granddaughter Cassandra Mae; & brother, Gerald. Survived by children, Diane (Philip) Black, Judy Mahler, Janet (David) Hartenstein, Sally Gehl, Sharon Jacka and Larry Gehl; brothers, Calvin (Arlene) & Leonard (Lois); sister,...

Christopher Kullmann

Christopher Kullmann

Aug 4, 2006

Age 34 of Cottage Grove Christopher was born on May 5, 1972, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Roger D. and Donna J. (Armbruster) Kullmann. He was raised in the area and worked as a siding contractor in construction. He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. His son, Keaton was the light of his life. Christopher is survived by...

Robert Gaulke

Robert Gaulke

Aug 2, 2006

Gaulke, Robert "Bob" Age 59 of Newport On August 2, 2006 Beloved husband of Yvonne; loving father of Robert Jr of Shakopee., Tony (Melissa) of Savage, Scott (Jessica) of Belle Plain, Tim of Shakopee, Kim (Jon) Sinnen of Shakopee, Scott (Johanna) Wilbanks of Cambridge, Sarah (Alex) Tepley of St. Paul; grandchildren Amanda, Reed, Ryan, Megan, Christian, Aiden, Gavin, Kyler, Emma...

Mary Rydberg

Mary Rydberg

Aug 2, 2006

(nee Hemmingson) Age 55 of St. Paul Park Preceded in death by husband Duke; parents Marilyn Morrison & Gerald Hemmingson. Beloved sister of David (Laurie) of Cottage Grove, Teri (Cal) of Cottage Grove, Debra of Cottage Grove, Steve (Violet) of Cottage Grove, Brian (Char) of St. Paul Park, Meg of Isanti, Jon of St Paul Park, Jeannie (Jim) of Mora,...

Ethan Nelsen

Ethan Nelsen

Jul 30, 2006

age 26 of St. Paul Park died Sunday morning July 30, 2006. Ethan was born June 19, 1980 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Private funeral service. Visitation 3-7 PM Thursday August 3, 2006 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park.

Shirley Carter

Shirley Carter

Jul 29, 2006

Loving Wife, Mom Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 86, longtime resident of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on July 29, 2006. Shirley was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for nearly 50 years serving as the parish secretary from 1974 until 1985. Shirley was also very active in the American Legion Auxiliary serving as Past President of both...

Carter Hickson

Carter Hickson

Jul 24, 2006

Carter James Hickson infant son of Tamara J. Aydt and Brian J. Hickson, was stillborn July 24, 2006. A private family gathering with a blessing was held at the hospital. Cards or messages of condolence can be forwarded to Kok Funeral Home or submitted online.

LaRita Searles

LaRita Searles

Jul 20, 2006

LaRita M. Searles Beloved Mother, Grandmother was called home after a courageous 6 mos. battle with cancer while surrounded by family she entered heavens gates on July 20, 2006. LaRita Margaret was born August 18, 1931 in Superior, Iowa the daughter of Monroe R. & Margaret P. (Simon) Brown. She was raised in Williams, Minnesota and graduated from Williams High...

Frank Peppard

Frank Peppard

Jul 14, 2006

U.S. Army Air Corp World War II Veteran Age 88 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on July 14th, 2006. Frank was preceded in death by wives Kathryn, Colleen, Debbie; daughter Barbara Lynn Mallette; step-daughter Stormie Freeman. Frank is survived by his son Gary (Peggy) Peppard; grandchildren Heather Peppard, Nicole (Andrew) Beecher, Adrienne (Marty) Neveu, Dylan Peppard, Tara Mallette, and...

Ethel Leavens

Ethel Leavens

Jul 6, 2006

Leavens, Ethel Age 83 of Cottage Grove on July 6, 2006 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Ethel Pauline Leavens was born May 14, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Benjamin & Lillian (Genthe) Leavens. She was raised in Milwaukee and attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She served in the United States Army as a nurse during...

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