Obituaries

Ryan Kai McDonald

Ryan Kai McDonald

May 18, 2024

Ryan McDonald, age 20, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024.  Visitation will be from 5-6 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a time of sharing to be held at 6 PM.   Ryan was born on September 24, 2003 in Okinawa, Japan to Robert and...

Eileen M. Janssen

Eileen M. Janssen

May 16, 2024

Eileen M. Janssen, age 91 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 16, 2024.Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church (All Saints Lutheran), 8100 Belden Blvd. S, Cottage Grove, MN with a one-hour visitation prior to the service at church. A luncheon will follow the...

Arline Witzel Hessler

Arline Witzel Hessler

May 16, 2024

Arline Witzel Hessler, age 100, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 16, 2024.Memorial service will be at 3 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Norris Square Chapel, 6995 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment will take place at Newport...

Avis Genevieve Reckinger

Avis Genevieve Reckinger

May 13, 2024

Avis Genevieve Reckinger, age 92, of South St. Paul, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma, died on May 13, 2024. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Herbert; siblings, Betty (Eugene) Menden, LaVonne (Bob) Monnens, and Marilyn (Vern) Lang. Survived by loving children, Herb (Nancy), Jim (Mary), Steve (Cindy), Bonnie (Tom) Nohava, and Lori (Tom) Lencowski; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister,...

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

May 11, 2024

Barbara Joan Johnson passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday night May 11, 2024.

Barbara's funeral will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of service. A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service and conclude with a graveside service at Nidaros Cemetery. All...

Carrie Tokheim

Carrie Tokheim

May 9, 2024

Mary Caroline Knight Tokheim (“Carrie”) of Hastings, MN passed away on May 9, 2024 at 85 years, surrounded by family and much love.  She was preceded in death by parents Jack and Winifred Knight and baby son Christopher.  She is survived by husband Roger, sons Dan (spouse Natalie) and Marshall (spouse Rachael), sister Jackie, and four grandchildren Jack, Anna, Alex,...

Laurice Ann Kloski

Laurice Ann Kloski

May 8, 2024

Laurice Ann Kloski, age 79, of Maplewood, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, George III and Laurice Cameron; sisters, Joan and Brigid Cameron. Survived by siblings, Mary, George, Terry (Charley), Patrick (Laura), Geri (Paul), Peggy (Dennis), John (Holly), and Paul (Janie); many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends....

Vickie Braun

Vickie Braun

May 8, 2024

A Life Well-Lived: It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Vickie Braun, who left us peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 73. She was at home and surrounded by her loving family.  She will forever be cherished as a bright-light in the hearts of those she touched and remembered for being a beacon of strength, joy, and love. 

Born to parents Ron Sr. and Clara Urban,...

Gordon L. Bonine

Gordon L. Bonine

May 7, 2024

Gordon L. Bonine, age 73 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 16898 Michael Ave; Hastings, MN.

Gordon was born on April 14, 1951 to Gordon and Mabel Bonine in St Paul, Minnesota.

Gordon joined the Marines at the...

Dorothy Marie Dirtzu

Dorothy Marie Dirtzu

May 6, 2024

Dorothy Marie Dirtzu passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of May 6th. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1930 to Ferdinand and Lydia Urtel. Along with her brother Gordon, the family lived on the East Side in St. Paul. She graduated from Harding High School and had a talent for playing accordion and accounting. Dorothy and...

John Paul Hileman

John Paul Hileman

May 1, 2024

John Paul Hileman, age 56, of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of St. Paul Park & Stillwater passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on May 1, 2024 and went to our Father in Heaven.Memorial Service will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a one-hour visitation...

Jodell Miller (nee Raths)

Jodell Miller (nee Raths)

Apr 30, 2024

Jodell Miller (nee Raths), age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Survived by loving husband, Jim Miller; daughter, Lisa (Troy) Diercks; son, Todd Polifka (fiancée, Jen Axtell); six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Jodell's greatest joy was to spend time with her loved ones and friends. Celebration of Life 3 PM with visitation beginning...

Ronald "Ron" Burg

Ronald "Ron" Burg

Apr 29, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Burg, age 82, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071 with a one hour visitation from 9:30-10:30 AM and a lunch to follow service. Ron was born on May 3, 1941...

Don "Duck" Davis

Don "Duck" Davis

Apr 28, 2024

Don "Duck" Davis Sr. age 92 of Cottage Grove, MN left this earth on April 28, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church , 920 Holley Ave.; St. Paul Park, MN with visitation one hour prior to service from 9:30-10:30 AM.  Following the service, all are invited...

Joan Marie Desmond

Joan Marie Desmond

Apr 28, 2024

Joan Marie (Mosser) Desmond, born May 18, 1957, age 66, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Joan is survived by her husband, Steven; children, Nicole and Daniel; her siblings and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Beverly.Joan was born in St. Paul to parents, John and Beverly Mosser. She...

Daniel "Dan" Bishop

Daniel "Dan" Bishop

Apr 27, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Bishop formerly of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his wife Judy Bishop, son Dave Bishop, mother Catherine Bishop, and brother William Bishop. Dan is survived by daughter, Bonnie DeKoster (John) and grandson Evan Jorgenson. He retired from 3M after 38 years of employment. Dan...

Delphine L. Tyler

Delphine L. Tyler

Apr 24, 2024

Delphine ‘Del’ L. Philbrick Tyler

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Delphine (Del) Louise Philbrick Tyler, born in Benson, MN, on July 29, 1941, to Lester Winfield and Lois Vivian (Christy) Philbrick.  The Philbrick family attended the 1st Evangelical Free Church, they were a devout Christian family. Del learned to love the word of...

Linda Lou Peterson

Linda Lou Peterson

Apr 24, 2024

Linda Lou Peterson, age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Preceded in by parents, Wendell and Celicia Laturnus; significant other, David Peterson; and best friend, Margie Hafer. Survived by daughter, Victoria (Brett) Peterson; son, Gerald (Kelly) Peterson; grandchildren, Milo, Sydney, Maxwell, Samantha, and Valerie; brothers, Loren (Rita) Laturnus and Kevin Laturnus; and sister, Julie (Bruce) Running.Celebration...

Diane Joy Shelton

Diane Joy Shelton

Apr 21, 2024

Diane (Ramstrom) Shelton age 77, of Cottage Grove passed peacefully at home on April 21, 2024.   Diane was an active resident of Cottage Grove who loved to boat, travel, read, journal, entertain and spend time with her friends and family. She grew up in Maplewood with her sister, Karen, brother Gregg and parents Lola and Maurice. She was a fun,...

Peter "Pete" Van Wambeke

Peter "Pete" Van Wambeke

Apr 19, 2024

Peter "Pete" Van Wambeke, age 81 of Burnsville, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 19, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W.; Rosemount, MN with visitation from 10-11 AM prior to service. A luncheon will...

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