Obituaries

Lorraine Schmit

Lorraine Schmit

Nov 23, 2021

Lorraine Schmit, age 89, passed away November 23, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 10:15 am.  Interment will be at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St....

Andrea Sawacke

Andrea Sawacke

Nov 23, 2021

Andrea Lynne Sawacke, age 35, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Preceded in death by dad, Terry Weierke. Survived by mother, Rebekka Sawacke; good friends, Kari Krtinich and Kyle Schmidt; aunt and uncle, Ramona (Chuck) Strawn.

Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 12 PM, Friday, January...

Harlan Kahl

Harlan Kahl

Nov 22, 2021

Harlan DuWayne Kahl, age 26, of Newport, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family.

Maurice Fleming

Maurice Fleming

Nov 22, 2021

Maurice Fleming, age 88, of Cottage Grove, died on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 65 years, Dolores. Survived by sons, Brian and Brad; and other extended family and friends.

*****Unfortunately due to COVID-19 concerns the service for Maurice had to be canceled.***** Visitation 9:30 AM with Mass...

David Bishop

David Bishop

Nov 21, 2021

David Daniel Bishop

September 26, 1966 ~ November 21, 2021 (age 55) of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Dave is survived by his parents; Dan & Judy Bishop; sister, Bonnie DeKoster; and daughter, Jonnice Bishop (fiancé, Tony) and his grandchildren, Lucas 11, Asher 3, and Laynee Jo...

David Wixson

David Wixson

Nov 19, 2021

David W. Wixson, age 78 of Little Canada, passed away November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am December 2, 2021 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with Rev. Dan Welch as officiant.  Visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of...

Carol Arndt

Carol Arndt

Nov 19, 2021

Carol Arndt, age 79 of Hastings, passed away November 19, 2021.

She was born January 30, 1942 to Lester and Arleen (Luehman) Hofland.  She served as a secretary at Woodbury Lutheran Church for 18 years.

Carol is now reunited with her husband of 44 years Richard; grandson Brandon; parents Lester and Arleen and infant brother. ...

Claude Schmuki Jr.

Claude Schmuki Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Claude Schmuki, age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 18, 2021.

Memorial service will be 10:30 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please make donations in Claude’s...

Joel Ahrens

Joel Ahrens

Nov 15, 2021

Joel C. Ahrens (born June 27, 1957), age 64, of Cottage Grove (formerly of Inver Grove Heights) was united with Christ on November 15, 2021.

Visitation 10 AM and with Funeral Service beginning at 12 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church (7000 Hinton Ave, Cottage Grove), with interment for immediate...

Frederick Super

Frederick Super

Nov 15, 2021

Frederick L. Super, 86

9/14/35 - 11/15/21

Frederick Louis Super, 86, was born on September 14th, 1935 in Flensburg, Minnesota. He died peacefully at Inver Glen Senior Living in the early morning hours of November 15th, 2021. Fred graduated from Washington High School and served 6 years in the Air Force,...

Matthew Ganther

Matthew Ganther

Nov 14, 2021

Matthew Ganther, age 35 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 14, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 pm at The American Legion, Post 98, 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park.  Private interment will be held at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery where he will be...

Karen Fritze

Karen Fritze

Nov 12, 2021

Karen Marie Fritze, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on November 12, 2021.

Karen is survived by her husband, Wally; children, Sherrie (Pat) Fritze-Harris, Theresa (Dave) Fritze-Nelson, and Rob Fritze; grandchildren, Kellen (Joel) Parsons, Patrick Harris, Kylie Harris (Victor Camargo fiancé), Brenna Fritze, Calle Fritze, and Brandt Fritze; great...

Gregory "Greg" Muellner

Gregory "Greg" Muellner

Nov 11, 2021

Gregory “Greg” Muellner, age 75, of St. Paul Park, passed away on November 11, 2021.

Greg is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat”. He is survived by his daughter, Tina and husband, Chris Bunton; granddaughters, Becky and husband, Bob LeClaire, Lizzy and husband, Alex Higgins, Annie, and Maggie Bunton; and great-granddaughter, Cece Higgins.

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Howard Schnack

Howard Schnack

Nov 9, 2021

Howard D. Schnack, age 89 of St. Paul Park, passed away November 9, 2021.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Monday, November 22, 2021 at All Saints Lutheran, 8100 Belden Blvd S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service. Masks will be required while inside the church .  Interment Newport Cemetery.

Howard...

Jason Comstock

Jason Comstock

Nov 7, 2021

Jason William Comstock

Age 52, of Truman, formerly of South St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, William and Gertrude; half-brother, Chester; and half-sister, Linda Wessling. Survived by sister, Jillane (Rich) Wildenauer; half-sister, Marci (Ron) Haraldson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Mardella Clausen

Mardella Clausen

Oct 28, 2021

Mardella Clausen, age 83 of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 28, 2021.

Mardella loved her family deeply; she was a strong willed, selfless, stubborn, and generous woman, who shared her life with others. She took care of everybody; Mardella would help someone, no matter what they needed. Everyone was family...

Amy Marquardt

Amy Marquardt

Oct 27, 2021

Amy Margaret (Panula) Marquardt, age 75 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021. Amy is preceded in death by parents, Arne and Kathryn Panula; parents-in-law, Emil Marquardt and Ruby Holste; her twin brother, Fr. Arne (Chips) Panula; and most recently, her beloved son, Eric. Born in Duluth, MN on March 25, 1946, Amy began working for...

James Smith

James Smith

Oct 25, 2021

James Edward Tindle Smith was born October 12, 1951 and died October 25, 2021.

Jim was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Eunice and Milo Smith. He was the loving brother of Thomas, David, and Karen. He had many loving nieces and nephews; Laura, Lynn, Peter, Megan, Andrew and Matthew. We enjoyed many happy family times with...

Dora Rivers

Dora Rivers

Oct 24, 2021

Dora Olina Rivers (nee Gilbertson), age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, John; infant son, Paul; parents, John and Selma Gilbertson; and siblings, Allen, Donna, Milda, and John. Survived by daughters, Roxanne (John), Dawne, and Christine; grandchildren, Nicole (Tim), Joseph, Marcus (Krista), Rachel (Derek), and Karissa...

David Hulbert

David Hulbert

Oct 23, 2021

David Hulbert, age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2021.

David A. Hulbert was born March 5, 1941 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Earl “Bud” and Lorna “Chloe” Hulbert.  He graduated from Harding High School and entered active duty in the United States Army in 1963. Following his military service, David took...

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