Obituaries

Patricia Ann Granlund

Patricia Ann Granlund

Feb 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Taylor was born on October 5, 1934 to William Edward Taylor and Hilda Johanna Duden in Pomeroy, Iowa. She was the youngest of five children and is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law William (Doris) Taylor, Joseph (Marie) Taylor, George (Ruth) Taylor and survived by sister and brother-in-law Betty (Eugene) Keonig. Pat went to Catholic school and...

Robert David Allram

Robert David Allram

Jan 30, 2025

Robert David Allram, age 35, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025. 

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 with luncheon to follow service. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights,...

Sandra Bornfleth

Sandra Bornfleth

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Bornfleth on January 29, 2025, from ALS at the age of 78. Born in St. Paul, MN on June 15, 1946, Sandy met her husband, Bob, while working as an inspector at Buckbee Mears in downtown St. Paul. They had...

Daniel "Wolffy" Wolff

Daniel "Wolffy" Wolff

Jan 29, 2025

Daniel “Wolffy” Wolff passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 64.

Dan’s greatest joy in life was his two daughters, Kaylee Jo and Kaysee (Dominic) Milne. He is also survived by his sisters, Lori Wolff and Lisa (Greg) Cressy; nieces, Elena and Lily; Diane and Steve Peterson; and “brother,” Jeff.

For 27 years, Dan was a dedicated...

David P. Underwood

David P. Underwood

Jan 29, 2025

David P. Underwood, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Preceded in death by parents, Burton and Kathlyn; son-in-law, Jason Pauly; brother-in-law, James Lindell; and nephew/Godson, Robert Lindell.

Survived by devoted wife of 62 years, Margaret "Peggy"; daughters, Maria (Dean) Gathje and Suzanne Pauly; grandchildren, Sarah and Molly Gathje, and...

Jimmie E. Buss

Jimmie E. Buss

Jan 28, 2025

Jim Buss, of Cottage Grove, was united with Christ on January 28, 2025. He’s survived by Karen, his loving wife of nearly 55 years, sons Chris (Caryn) and Dan (Jaime); grandkids, Dylan, Alyssa, and Drew; siblings, Bill (Judy), Marv, Sandy (Mark), sister-in-law, Mary, and many nieces and nephews. He’s greeted in Heaven by parents, Linda and Bernard, and brother, Don.

Jim...

Camie Lee Lund

Camie Lee Lund

Jan 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Camie Lund, age 31, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota who passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2025.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Bethany Covenant Church, 6490 Stillwater Boulevard North, Stillwater, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Broadway Bar and Grill,...

Bette Jane Dilla

Bette Jane Dilla

Jan 23, 2025

Bette Dilla, age 82, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2025.

Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Newport United Methodist, 1596 11th Avenue; Newport, MN with a visitation from 10 - 11 AM prior to the service. All are invited to lunch following the service. 

Bette was born...

Roy J Bednarek

Roy J Bednarek

Jan 19, 2025

Roy J Bednarek, age 95, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. 

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Korean War veteran. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

Funeral service to be held Friday, Jan. 31, 11am with visitation at 10am. Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55128.

Dean Doyle Houdek

Dean Doyle Houdek

Jan 14, 2025

Dean Doyle Houdek, age 93, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota was born on December 21, 1931 in Faulkton, South Dakota, and passed away on January 14, 2025.

He is survived by his two sons, Dennis (Jane) and Gary (Diane); his brother Merten; grandchildren Zachary, Kaley, Emily, Ashley and Peter along with great-grandchildren Wyatt, Liam, Natalie, Evalyn, Amelia, Olivia, Isabelle and Dorian. He...

Ronald William Shelton

Ronald William Shelton

Jan 13, 2025

Ronald Shelton, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. Ron was a beloved community figure known for his meticulous planning of parties, love of the water and Jimmy Buffet songs, legendary tropical drink concoctions, and boundless generosity to family and friends. 

Ron was born and raised on a farm in Heron Lake, MN, where he...

Daniel "Danny" John Rothbauer Jr.

Daniel "Danny" John Rothbauer Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Daniel "Danny" John Rothbauer Jr., age 28, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2025, in the loving arms of his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 3-6 PM prior to...

Steven John Bovee

Steven John Bovee

Jan 12, 2025

Steven Bovee, age 69, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away January 12, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born March 8th, 1955 and was the youngest of two boys. He worked 40 years cleaning restaurant equipment. Steven lived in Cottage Grove his whole life. He loved collecting movies, video games and Titanic memorabilia. He enjoyed spending time with his wife...

Marilyn "Penny" Ingemann

Marilyn "Penny" Ingemann

Jan 12, 2025

Marilyn "Penny" Ingemann, age 77, of Newport, MN passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN, surrounded by her husband and children.

Visitation will be from 12 - 2 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with Memorial Service at 2 PM.  Following the service, all...

Theresa Ann Anderson

Theresa Ann Anderson

Jan 9, 2025

Theresa A. AndersonAge 69Theresa passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025 with her family by her side.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents Sylvia and Ralph Anderson; brothers Lawrence and Richard Anderson; special brother-in-law Jim Weber; and special great niece Tiffany Bowes.She is survived by daughter Jenny (Jason) Hanna; granddaughter Amelia; sisters Jackie Hail, Anita Kvidt, and very special...

Redin Seimeh

Redin Seimeh

Jan 6, 2025

Redin Seimeh, age 34, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on January 6, 2025 unexpectedly.

It's with a heavy hearts that we inform you of the recent passing of Redin Seimeh on 01/6/25. Redin migrated from Dubai to USA to reunite with his wife and son after 5 yrs of waiting just arriving 3 months ago to the USA.. He was...

Donna Mae Urbanski

Donna Mae Urbanski

Jan 6, 2025

Donna Urbanski, 89, died on Monday, January 6 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Stewartville, Minnesota on April 17, 1935 to Clarence and Mary Benjamin. Donna and her husband, Roger, met in high school while working at the River Room restaurant in Schuneman’s department store in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They immediately established a connection and...

Kenneth "Ken" Allan Rea

Kenneth "Ken" Allan Rea

Jan 5, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Allan Rea, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born on July 27, 1943, in Red Wing, MN. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna Louise Rea; and his younger brother, Richard "Rick" Rea. He is survived by his loving...

Sandra Lou Bernier-Eberspacher (Mallinger)

Sandra Lou Bernier-Eberspacher (Mallinger)

Jan 3, 2025

Sandra Lou Bernier-Eberspacher (Mallinger), age 79, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Sandy was born April 26, 1945, to Gordon and Ruth Mallinger. She was raised in South St. Paul, MN, and graduated from South St. Paul High School, class of 1964. From there, she moved to Cottage Grove, where she...

David Ralph Seliga

David Ralph Seliga

Dec 31, 2024

David Ralph Seliga, age 81, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2024.

Survived by wife, Rita Smart Seliga; son, Tom (Heather); daughter, Sheila Gallo; and stepdaughter, Sarah (Jesse) Smart; grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie (Devon), Gracie, Diondre, Dreshawn, Shakota, Chayton, Raegan, and Calian; great granddaughter, Addilyn; brothers, John (Peggy) and Joe; sisters,...

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