Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” L. Simpson, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away on January 1, 2020 after courageously battling cancer.

He is preceded in death by loving wife of 39 years, Takeko.

Bob is survived by sons, Bob (Amy), Dave (Triah) and daughter, Christine Meaders; grandchildren, Alicea (R.J) White, Jarin, Taylor, Alexa, Lauren, Nolan, and Naomi;...

Dec 30, 2019

Betty M. Daddario, age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Memorial Service 1 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Tinucci’s Restaurant, 396 21st Street, Newport, MN, 55055.

Interment to follow at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, St. Paul Park, MN.

Memorials are preferred to Stone Soup Thrift...

Dec 24, 2019

Dorothy L. Witzel, age 91, a long time resident of Newport, passed away December 24, 2019.

Memorial service will be 10:30 am Monday, December 30, 2019 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 – 15 th Street, Newport.  A private interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Dorothy Lenore (Melin) Witzel was born August 7,...

Dec 24, 2019

Robert “Bob” D. Cripe, age 85, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019 while surrounded by loving family, after a short battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by devoted wife of 56 years, Iada. Survived by son, Daniel; granddaughters, Erin (Chris) Pickar and Lauren Cripe; great-grandchildren, Michael Hodge, Madelyn and Miles Pickar, and Maeve...

Dec 23, 2019

Philip Owusu, age 43 of Cottage Grove, made a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on December 23, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation from 9 am until the time of service.

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Dec 21, 2019

Darwin Trebesch, age 78 of Bloomington, formerly of Inver Grove Heights and Cottage Grove, passed away December 21, 2019.

Funeral 11:00 am, Monday, December 30, 2019 with visitation starting at 9:00 am at Bloomington Lutheran Church, 9350 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington.  Private interment Newport Cemetery.

Darwin Charles Trebesch was born January 17, 1941 in Mahnomen,...

Dec 20, 2019

Carole M. Soby, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 20, 2019.

Carole’s strong faith was demonstrated through her love of friends and family as she prayed for and encouraged others in their personal walk with Christ. Her love for Rick and their strong relationship is a great example of a Godly marriage.

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Dec 19, 2019

Betty J. Stapf, age 83, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 19, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David and brother, Harry.

Betty is survived by her children, Mike (Michele) and Julie Stapf; grandchildren, Scott (Cara) and Kerry Stapf; 1 great-grandchild, Elanor; sister, Margaret Stewart; Betty’s extended Scottish family, Betty (Gavin)...

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Muellner, age 70 of St. Paul Park, passed away on December 16, 2019.

Memorial service will 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 12:30 until the time of the service.

Pat is survived by her husband Greg; daughter Tina and...

Dec 14, 2019

Garel Link, age 101, of St. Paul, Minnesota

Our Precious Mom, Grandma, and Great- Grandma

Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Born on January 21, 1918 in Rockford, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Byron Link; her parents, Walter and Mary Hohl; sisters, Florence Hohl, Charlotte Oman, Helen Spratt, Betty Oliver, Lula Leider, and...

Dec 14, 2019

Ronald Brozek, age 72 of St. Paul Park, passed away December 14, 2019.

A private interment will be held at Ft Snelling National Cemetery.

Dec 10, 2019

Cheryl M. Anderson, age 68, of Cottage Grove

Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grammys

Passed away on December 10, 2019 in her home. Survived by children, George (Kelly), Jodi (Steve) Christensen, and Krista (Charley) Rogers; grandchildren, Devin, Noah, Brandon, Jacob, Makayla, and Sophia; great grandchildren, Harper and Greyson; sisters, Barbara Orloske and Laurie (Owen) Abel; brothers,...

Dec 10, 2019

Laurie Newman, age 53, of St. Paul Park

Beloved Wife, Mom, and Abba

Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. Survived by husband of 33 years, Glen; daughter, Danielle (Jerry) Kenyon; son, Ryan (fiancée, Jamie Seeger); grandchildren, Makenna, Olivia, Lillianna, Brayden, and Lacey; parents, Joseph and Patricia Franek; sister,...

Dec 9, 2019

Robert Elfstrum, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away December 9, 2019.

Memorial service will be 10 am, Friday, December 13, 2019 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery with military honors.  The family would like to thank...

Dec 8, 2019

Shelly Lynn Brown, age 54, of St. Paul Park/Hackensack passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2019.

She is preceded in death by parents, James and Janet White; puppy, Kiki.

Shelly is survived by her fiancée, Troy; sons, Brandon (Cassi Murphy) and Chad (Morgan Viertel); siblings, Tim White, Jim (Deanne) White, Kelly (Dave) Little; grandchildren, Kayden,...

Dec 8, 2019

Carol Jean Muellner, age 77 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully December 8, 2019.

Private family services are planned.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Timothy, mother Mary, father Frank, and sister, Mary Ann Keintz.  Carol is survived by her sister, Margaret Keintz and sons, Paul (Roberta), Mark (Janelle) and Joel (Kristine) Muellner;...

Dec 6, 2019

Nancy J. Sweningson, age 87, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Dorothy Pedersen; brother, Jerry.

Nancy is survived by her children, Gail (Jon) Ivesdale, Judy (Dave) Bork, Dennis (Bonnie) Sweningson, Ellen (Steve) Laska; grandchildren, Jeff, Joe, and Laura.

Funeral...

Dec 4, 2019

Axel “Bud” Bloomquist, age 89, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on December 4 , 2019.

Bud was a lifetime member of the Cottage Grove Community Club, Charter Member East Cottage Grove Fire Deparement-25 years, first pres. East Cottage Grove Scramblers Snowmobile Club, Gun Safety instructor and snowmobile safety instructor.

He is preceded in death...

Dec 3, 2019

Robert “Bob” Wacker, age 57 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2019 at home due to natural causes.

Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation from at 11 am until the time of service.

Robert was born...

Dec 3, 2019

Gaston John LeViege Jr., age 71, of Woodbury

Retired from Ford Motor Company

Passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Preceded in death by father, Gaston S. LeViege; sister, Rose Marie LeViege; brothers, Richard LeViege, James LeViege, and Alfonzo Haynes. Survived by wife, Carol LeViege; children, Marlin Scott, Gaston III (Mai) LeViege, Iysha...