Obituaries
MaryAnn Barbara Lindsay
Dec 2, 2024
MaryAnn “Rusty” Lindsay (Ronyak), age 94, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 8, 1930, in Holdingford, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Lindsay; parents, Benedict and Mary Ronyak; siblings, Rita, Rosemary, Roman, Robert and Raymond. Survived by daughters, Lisa Lindsay and Susan Ronyak Lindsay;...
Paul Gregory
Nov 28, 2024
Paul Eliot Gregory died suddenly on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, Thanksgiving, in Rüdesheim, Germany attended by his wife of nearly 44 years, Doris Gail (nee Peterson) Gregory.
He was born on July 14th, 1954, to parents Rev. Richard Eliot Gregory and Marjorie Elizabeth (nee Apperson) Gregory, in Minneapolis, MN.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived...
Joan Strawmatt
Nov 28, 2024
Joan Strawmatt, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 28, 2024.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church (All Saints); 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Joan May Strawmatt was born August 9, 1937 in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Arthur and...
Mark A. Seifert
Nov 26, 2024
Mark A. Seifert passed away on November 26, 2024. Mark was 69 years old. He grew up in Saint Paul Park and lived there for his entire adult life. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael W. Seifert, Sr; mother, June L. Mulcahy; and brother, Gregory Seifert. He is survived by his son, Rob Schumann; sister, Bonnie Finley...
Brian Zemke
Nov 26, 2024
Brian W. Zemke, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 26 at home.
Visitation will be 3-6 pm on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Funeral service will be 11 am, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th Street E., Inver Grove Heights with visitation one hour...
Alfred "Al" G. Brandt Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Alfred "Al" G. Brandt Jr., age 91, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Preceded in death by loving wife of 63 years, Grace. Survived by children, Mark (Lynn), Tom (Chris), Dean (Terrie), and Kim (Rob) Decker; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and sister, Beverly VanHout.
Private family services are being held. Interment at...
2024 Holiday Service of Remembrance HSOR
Nov 16, 2024
The Holiday Service of Remembrance is a special event centered on keeping memories of your loved ones alive. It is our hope that these service recaps will offer you a sense of comfort and strength.
Ruth Taylor
Nov 15, 2024
Ruth Clara (Plantenberg) Taylor passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Therese Memory Care in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Ruth was born on October 19, 1934 in Richmond, MN, to Veronica (Buerman) Plantenberg and Norbert Plantenberg. She attended Richmond Grade School, followed by St Boniface High School in Cold Spring, MN. After high school graduation, she...
Annette Marie Mullen
Nov 15, 2024
Annette "Nettie" Mullen, age 81, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 15, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home - 7676 80th Street S. Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. All are invited to a luncheon to follow...
Sharon Rae Bliven
Nov 15, 2024
Sharon Bliven, age 86, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 with family by her side.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church - 201 East 104th Street; Bloomington, MN with a visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow service at Pleasant View Memorial Garden, 200 Highway...
Paul Paulsen
Nov 11, 2024
Paul Anton Paulsen, born on March 17, 1939, in Holcombe, WI, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.
Join us in celebrating Paul's life at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S. in Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of service. Private interment...
Helene Quinn
Nov 8, 2024
Helene Quinn, age 71, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 8 ,2024 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Helene was a proud veteran of both the Marine Corps and the US Army serving both abroad and at home.
Helene is survived by her many sisters and brothers, nieces, nephews, and her sister-in-law.
She...
Robert Engen
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Engen, age 89 of Newport, Minnesota was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2024.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodbury Lutheran Church – Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with lunch following...
Michael John Ross
Nov 4, 2024
Michael "Mike" Ross, age 89, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by family on November 4, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 8694 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Interment will follow...
Wallace "Wally" Sapp Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Wallace "Wally" Sapp Sr. age 85, of Cottage Grove passed away on November 3, 2024.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow service with military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. S.; Minneapolis,...
Mary Esther Speener
Oct 31, 2024
Mary Esther Speener passed away peacefully with family by her side at United Hospital in St. Paul MN on October 31, 2024. She was 79.
Mary was born on April 24th, 1945, the youngest of 5 children to Hank and Carm Buendorf near Kiester, MN. She grew up in the area, graduated from the Kiester school system, and moved to Minneapolis...
Dolores Rachel Gaughan
Oct 31, 2024
Dolores Gaughan, age 88, of St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 31, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071 with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM and a luncheon to follow service....
Sheryl Anne Marie Nickle
Oct 28, 2024
Sheryl Anne Marie Nickle, age 63, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away in the early hours of October 28th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones at United Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Trobaugh; brothers: Rick, Steven, Terry, Kipp Trobaugh; and sister:...
Angie Carrier
Oct 26, 2024
Angie Carrier (nee Jensen), age 53, of S. St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Preceded in death by father, Dallas Jensen; and step-dad, Dave Conrad. Survived by beloved husband of 28 years, Tim; children, Amber and Adam; mother, Ruth Conrad; brother, Matt Jensen; and other loving family and friends.
Angie...
Dianne Rose Olson
Oct 25, 2024
Dianne R. Olson, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on October 25, 2024.
Funeral service will be 12:00 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024 with visitation starting at 11:00 am until the time of service at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private interment will be held at...
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