Obituaries

Jun 22, 2022

James "Jim" Louis Morris, (also referred to as Dad and grandpa Jim) will be remembered as a servant to God and to all who were blessed to have crossed paths with him.  He was born on July 5th, 1934, to Donald and Marian Morris in St. Paul, MN and passed away on June 22, 2022, and has...

Jun 20, 2022

Chris Rodenberg, age 42, of Cottage Grove, MN.

Visitation 4-7 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Monday, June 27, 2022 at St Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. In lieu of...

Jun 19, 2022

Florence Olson (nee Sobczak), age 91, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022. Born October 13, 1930, Florence grew up in Kettle River, MN.

Preceded in death by husband, Doug; parents; one sister; and two brothers. Survived by daughters, Denise Schwanz (Wayne) and Sally Olson (Joe); grandchildren, Nick and Lili Naylor, and Sam Olson; sisters, Lorraine Dahl, Fran Engdahl, Shirley...

Jun 18, 2022

Sigurd “Sig” Jacobson, age 90 of Woodbury, passed away June 18, 2022.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on FRIDAY, June 24, 2022 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove.  Funeral service will be 4 pm, SATURDAY, June 25, 2022 with a visitation one hour prior, also at All Saints.  In lieu...

Jun 16, 2022

Marcia Ann Halterman was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly and was reunited with her late mother Naomia Franklin; step-father Timothy Franklin; husband Dale Halterman and son Cody, on June 16, 2022 at the age of 57 years.

Marcia is survived by her father Mike Harmon; sister Suzette (Todd) Sherburne...

Jun 14, 2022

Larry Douglas Abernethy, 75, died Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, in St. Paul surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born on Feb 24th, 1947, in Duluth, MN to William and Catherine Abernethy. Larry loved watching vintage car auctions and searching for a replacement for his first car, a 1968 Dodge Charger.

Larry married Suzette...

Jun 13, 2022

Eileen Elizabeth (nee Stelflug) Ahmann, age 90, of St. Paul, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at the New Perspective Senior Living- Highland Park, in St. Paul, MN.

Eileen was born on May 25, 1932 in Morris, MN the daughter of John and Leona (nee Wersal) Stelflug. She married Sylvester “Cy” on November 19, 1949 in Brandon, MN....

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Barry, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022

Doris will always be remembered as a woman who deeply loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Doris is survived by her children, Mona (Jack Borgen) Barry, Valerie (Paul) LeMay, and Wally Barry Jr.; grandchildren, Jesse (Caitlin) Altrichter, Karly...

Jun 11, 2022

Clifford “Cliff” Joseph Schroeder, age 96 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Inver Grove Heights.

Cliff enjoyed playing cards and spending time at the cabin on North Sand Lake in Webster, WI.

Cliff is survived by his daughter, Kathy (John) Bauer;...

Jun 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” Paul Purdy, age 73 of Newport, passed away at his home and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Bob was the type of person you could always count on; he would do anything for anybody. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW and American Legion. Bob...

Jun 6, 2022

** PLEASE NOTE DATE OF SERVICE CHANGED TO FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022

Delores “Dee” Greenwood, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 6, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Friday, June 24, 2022 with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul...

Jun 5, 2022

Ann Marie (Tungseth) Geraghty Ann passed away peacefully on Sunday June 5th after a long and courageous battle with ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease). She was preceded in death by her husband Colin Geraghty. Her grandparents: Patricia and Cletus Luberts, Donna and Barry Tungseth. She is survived by her partner Ryan Kaess. Her sons: Logan Tungseth, Jax Evans, Oliver Geraghty....

May 30, 2022

Lorraine Mae Kobinski, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 after a seven year battle with Dementia.

Lorraine Mae Kobinski born May 20, 1938. Married to James Kobinski on October 20, 1956. She was an avid coin collector, enjoyed spending time crocheting, playing BINGO, solving puzzles, spending time with her family...

May 30, 2022

Joyce Theresa Dwyer of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Survived by significant other, David Wittlief; children, Kevin (Kelly) Sanderson, Sheri (Kelly Ferguson) Johnson, and Vicki (Ed) St. Croix; grandchildren, Karis (Gregg), Rachelle, Ryan, Kaile (Cole), Austin, and Joseph; brother, Gary; and great-grandchildren, Nina, Addison, Casen, and Kori.

Preceded in...

May 30, 2022

Patrick “PJ” passed away on May 30, 2022 at the age of 86 in his home state of MN. In light of the medical attention he needed in recent years, he always showed courage and kept a smile on his face. PJ was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and a friend to so many. He loved to spend...

May 27, 2022

Linda Maxey, age 73 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away May 27, 2022 while under hospice care while surrounded by her beloved family.

Her memorial service will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 4 pm until the time...

May 20, 2022

John R. Pike

10/2/1956 – 5/20/2022

Age 65, Nelson, WI; formerly of the Twin Cities

John grew up in Cottage Grove, raised his family for 28 years on the East Side of St. Paul, and retired to Nelson, WI. John was called home to his Savior on May 20th, surrounded by family members...

May 13, 2022

Jennifer “Jenny” Sue Holst Vannelli (Molly Hetfield) 12/02/1976 – 05/13/2022

Jenny thrived in life after winning a battle against childhood cancer. She earned a master’s degree and had a successful career in teaching. Jenny married Dan Vannelli and brought six amazing children into the world: Lowell Thomas (11/22/07-11/30/07), whom she is holding again, Marin Jill (13), Leo...

May 9, 2022

Gerald “Gerry” P. Hallaway, age 79, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022.

He was born to parents, Paul and Myrtle on April 15, 1943 in Madison, MN. Graduated from Madison High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Barbara Werpy on December 7, 1963 in Madison, MN. Together they...

May 9, 2022

Gregory M. Edwards

March 14, 1955 – May 9, 2022

Greg, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2022.

He was born on March 14,1955 to Byron L. Edwards and Gloria M. (Pearson) Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his father, Byron; his mother, Gloria; son,