Obituaries

Jo Ann Moore

Jo Ann Moore

Aug 5, 2023

Marilyn Joan (Jo Ann) Moore; maiden name Schneider, died peacefully at Saint Benedict’s on August 5th, 2023 in Monticello, Minnesota, at the age of 90.

Jo Ann is survived by her children, Gwendolyn (Peter) Newell and Douglas (Cindy) Moore. Grandchildren, Jessica (Jesse) and Vincent. Two great grandchildren, Easton and Emmitt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Bud)...

Maren Louise Heil

Maren Louise Heil

Aug 4, 2023

Maren Louise Heil entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Maren is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Jonathan and James (Nichole); 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson; brother, Armand; sister, Vereen; and several loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law.

Maren Louise Peterson was born on January 1,...

Mary Elaine Marsolek

Mary Elaine Marsolek

Aug 3, 2023

Mary Marsolek, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Mary will always be remembered as a woman of deep faith; she knew her Bible well and enjoyed attending church at King of Kings in Woodbury. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, who were the best part of Mary’s life.

Mary...

Adam Lee Erickson

Adam Lee Erickson

Aug 3, 2023

Adam Lee Erickson

June 9, 1985 – August 3, 2023

At 38 years young, our beautiful boy, Adam, lost his battle with mental illness and joined his beloved Grandparents in heaven.  Adam was a magical person who fought through life at every turn and helped so many others along his way.

Adam graduated from Park Sr. High School in 2003,...

Gladys M. Gilbertson

Gladys M. Gilbertson

Aug 3, 2023

Gladys M. Gilbertson of Clarksville, was born on October 3, 1925 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Gudmund and Patronella Johnson.  She passed away on August 3, 2023, in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the age of 97.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil Gilbertson; her son, Larry Alan Gilbertson; her sisters,...

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador)

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador)

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara J. Seefeldt (nee Meador), age 86, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Barbara J. Meador was born on November 5, 1936 to Richard (Glenn) and Helen Meador who were residents of Inver Grove Heights Minnesota. Barbara lived in Inver Grove Heights as a child and then moved with her parents to St. Paul...

Robert Barton

Robert Barton

Aug 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" Barton, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2023

Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with...

Margaret Bestul

Margaret Bestul

Jul 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Bestul of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who passed away on July 30th, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Bestul to pay them a last tribute.

She was preceded in death...

Russell R. Repke

Russell R. Repke

Jul 29, 2023

Russell Repke embarked on his final journey on July 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. At the age of 75, he left behind a trail of memories, both grumpy and endearing, that will forever linger in the hearts of those who knew him.

He was a man of immense character. With a no-nonsense approach to life, he didn't hesitate to...

Marlene J. Schneider

Marlene J. Schneider

Jul 28, 2023

Marlene J. Schneider (nee Ramacier), age 87, of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene Joyce Schneider was born August 17, 1935 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Chute) Ramacier. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving extended family...

Gloria Irene Carlson

Gloria Irene Carlson

Jul 26, 2023

Gloria Irene (Egginger) Carlson, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 at Prelude Homes in Woodbury, MN at the age of 96 years, 2 months and 9 days.

Gloria was born May 17,1927 grew up on the west side of St. Paul. She met her forever Carl and they settled on the east side of St. Paul on Jessie...

Leona Elizabeth Hahn

Leona Elizabeth Hahn

Jul 23, 2023

Leona Elizabeth Hahn (Bauer)

January 24, 1932 – July 23, 2023

Leona E. Hahn (Bauer), age 91, passed away in her home on July 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Larry O. Hahn. Survived by children, Pat Hauer (Norb), George (Marion), Jim (Shelly), Lois Neisen (Mike), Vicki Seabloom, Sandy Perna; 14 grandchildren; 26 great...

Sharon Wixson

Sharon Wixson

Jul 20, 2023

Sharon I. Wixson, age 76 of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Hutchinson Health Hospital after a long battle with various health issues.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove).  Visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of service.

Serving...

Patricia Mae Sheridan

Patricia Mae Sheridan

Jul 20, 2023

Patricia Mae Sheridan, age 88, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living – Inver Grove Heights on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Patricia was born on November 13, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri to Theodore and Arlene Winfree. She graduated from Little Falls High School in 1952 and married Donald Sheridan on August 12, 1968. Patricia spent much of her life as...

Richard Duane Swanson

Richard Duane Swanson

Jul 18, 2023

Richard “Swanny” Swanson, age 89 of Cottage Grove passed away on July 18, 2023. He is survived by his children Tracy (Dennis) LaCroix, Ward (Mary), Wayne (Nancy), and Rick (Michelle); stepchildren Sheri Storer and Dan Pepin; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings David and Gloria. He is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary (Bertrand); his former wife Muriel (Englund);...

Richard Allen Graf

Richard Allen Graf

Jul 18, 2023

Richard “Dick” Allen Graf, age 90 of St. Paul Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Dick was born on October 29, 1932, in Lewisville, MN, to Carl and Marjorie (Clow) Graf. He was raised on the family farm in Lewisville until the family moved to Bertha, MN, when Dick was 15 years old.

Dick was a proud US...

Joan "Joni" Taylor

Joan "Joni" Taylor

Jul 14, 2023

Joan Taylor, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Joan was born January...

Ronald "Ron" McKibbon

Ronald "Ron" McKibbon

Jul 10, 2023

Ronald “Ron” McKibbon, age 56, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home.

Ron worked as a mechanical engineer at CenterPoint Energy for many years. He will always be remembered for making people laugh with his endless jokes. Ron loved the MN Vikings and Fantasy Football,...

Cathy Lynn Whitmore

Cathy Lynn Whitmore

Jul 7, 2023

Cathy Lynn Whitmore, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home, while peacefully asleep on Friday, July 7, 2023.

She was the ultimate supporter, comforter, caretaker and listener for all of us. She always knew exactly what to do and say. She loved so many things - traveling to all the best places, like London,...

Sharon Rose Whitmore

Sharon Rose Whitmore

Jul 6, 2023

Sharon Rose Whitmore died unexpectedly in Saint Paul Park, Minnesota on July 6th, 2023, at the age of 63. 

Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 12 PM, Friday, October 13, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. 

Sharon is survived by her children Jessica, Colby and Shelby, her grandchildren, Brooklynn, Rosabella,...

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