Obituaries

Dorothy Witzel

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,...

Robert "Bob" Cripe

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...

Philip Owusu

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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Darwin Trebesch

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,...

Carole Soby

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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Betty Stapf

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)...

Patricia "Pat" Muellner

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...

Garel Link

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...

Ronald Brozek

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.

Cheryl Anderson

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,...

Laurie Newman

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,...

Robert Elfstrum

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...

Shelly Brown

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,...

Carol Muellner

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;...

Nancy Sweningson

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...

Axel "Bud" Bloomquist

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...

Robert "Bob" Wacker

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...

Gaston LeViege Jr.

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...

Gloria Constable

Nov 26, 2019

Gloria Dawn Marie Constable, age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 26, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Scott.

Gloria is survived by her children, Richard (Carole) and Karen (Herb) Haehnel; grandchildren, Richard Jr (Darla), Carl (Victoria), Dawn (Joe) Barthel, Craig (Michele) Haehnel, James Constable, Angie Constable; 8...

Dale Miller

Nov 26, 2019

Dale D. Miller, age 85, of Gray Cloud Island and St. Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on March 5, 1934 in Springfield, MN. Dale was a sweet loving husband, wonderful father, and a great friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...