Obituaries

Jeanette Hagel

Nov 21, 2019

Jeanette Jean Hagel, age 92, of Norris Square Care Center, Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Shawano. August 13, 1927- November 21, 2019. Married on June 28, 1952 to Eugene (Geno) for 56 years.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Jeanette worked for a short time at Evergreen Nursing Home as a cook and catered the board...

John Singer

Nov 18, 2019

John M. Singer, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away in the loving presence of family on November 18, 2019.

He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard.  He volunteered for many years at St. Rita’s Church, Friends in Need Food Shelf, as well as many youth activities for his children. John was also an avid Packers...

Dorothy "Dodie" Ringeisen

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy "Dodie" Ringeisen, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 18th, 2019.

Dodie enjoyed the antique business for the past 38 years. She enjoyed spending time fishing at Horse Lake in Wisconsin. She was the store manager at Missouri Mouse Antique Store in St. Paul...

Mark Lindala

Nov 18, 2019

Mark K. Lindala, age 65, of Newport, passed away on November 18, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond (Grace) Hennen and Clarence (Ada) Dueffert.

Mark is survived by his father, Kenneth (Renea) Lindala; mother, Janice Lindala; siblings, Scott Lindala, PattiJo Hayes, Vicki (Ed) Score and Joy (Phil) Buettner; and many nieces...

Audrey Van Wambeke

Nov 18, 2019

Audrey Van Wambeke, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior.  Private family interment will be at the Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville.  In lieu...

Kathleen Waller

Nov 16, 2019

Kathleen Ann Waller (nee Keller), loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Kathy enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her loved ones. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Keller and Elizabeth Monson; grandparents, Donald and Mary Love; and brother, John Monson. Survived by...

Mary Gallup

Nov 13, 2019

Mary Louise Gallup, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 surrounded by loving family.

Preceded in death by son, Charles; and parents, Charles and Eleanor Jones. Survived by husband of 57 years, Albert; children, Albert Jr. (Karen), Melissa (Desiree) and Julie (René) Massong; and all her furry grandpets.

Services...

June Mueller

Nov 12, 2019

June Mueller, age 93 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 12, 2019.

Memorial service will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2019 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or All Saints Lutheran...

Nancy Wright

Nov 8, 2019

Nancy Jo Wright, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 8, 2019.

She is preceded in death by infant daughter; parents, Leonard and Ellen Hettinger; brother, Jack Hettinger; nephew, Jim Hettinger; and great-grandson, Deaken Scot Wright.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Withee; children, John (Kim), Ted, Susie (Tim...

Judith Guy

Nov 6, 2019

Judith Susan Guy, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 6, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  In honor of Judy’s love...

Carl Nelson

Nov 1, 2019

Carl Nelson, age 81, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Anoka, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Selma; and brother, Stan. Survived by daughter, Kim Kinnunen; grandchildren, Zach (Brittany) and Clarita Kinnunen; great grandchildren, Sage Laliberte, Mahala Dodge, Cole and Maverick Johnson; siblings, Vi Awlwes and Harold (Dandrea)....

Bonnie Lowe

Oct 31, 2019

Bonnie A. Lowe, age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019 while surrounded by loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by mother and father in law, Milton and Eileen Lowe; and father, Robert Rumpza; grandparents, Luella, Alvina, and Robert Schlekewy and Benedict Rumpza. Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Gregg; daughter,...

Nancy Werner

Oct 30, 2019

Nancy Jo Werner, age 65, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2019.

She was a kind, loving and caring person who adored her grandchildren. Also, she enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley. She worked at John Bartl Hardware, in Newport, MN and retired after 37 years.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Heidi Jehlicka,...

Norman Monjeau

Oct 27, 2019

Norman C. Monjeau, age 78, of South St. Paul, passed away October 27, 2019.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Friday, November 1, 2019 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior.

Norman Charles Monjeau was born May 14, 1941 in St. Paul Park to Norman and Jeannette...

Jean McPherson

Oct 25, 2019

Jean Marie McPherson (Amondson), 69, of Cottage Grove went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with kidney cancer on Friday, October 25th, 2019.

She is preceded in death by parents, Delwin and Marjorie Amondson; and brothers Neville and John Amondson.

She is survived by sister, Shelly Viellieux (Amondson) of Bismarck, ND and...

Will & Cully Craig

Oct 17, 2019

Will and Cully, ages 47 and 48, of South St. Paul.

Will and Cully left their home on a lovely fall day to drive down to see the autumn colors along the Mississippi. Their trip ended suddenly in a car crash on October 17, 2019. They are survived by sons, James and Liam; parents Bill and Peg...

Shirley Cunningham

Oct 13, 2019

Shirley V. Cunningham, age 75, of Ryder, ND passed away on October 13 th of 2019.

She is preceded in death by husband, Larry; sister, Sandi Walker; dad, Herman Bradshaw.

Shirley is survived by her children Lee, Brad, Eden (Sylvin) Brunsell; grandchildren, Brandon, Briana, Eli, Marissa, Conner, Kari; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Leland; mother, Virginia Bradshaw.

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Peggy Earley

Oct 13, 2019

Peggy M. Earley, age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away on October 13 th , 2019. Survived by children; David (Victoria), Jackie (Dave) Sobczak, Brian (Sue), Heather; grandchildren, Michael (Amy), Daniel (Christina), Johnny, Kimberly, Ryan, Donovan; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Jameson; brother, Bruce (Mary); brother-in-law, Michael (Carole) and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by loving husband, Tom; brother,...

Jeffrey Ahrens

Oct 11, 2019

Jeffrey Ahrens, age 61 of Cottage Grove, passed away October 11, 2019 following a four-year courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of Jeff's life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6 pm with a visitation starting at 4:30 pm until the time of service at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Avenue S.,...

Robin Crumb

Oct 8, 2019

Robin John Crumb, age 79, of Cottage Grove, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.

He will be dearly missed and remembered as husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara; children, Christopher (Nicole), Jennifer (Kevin), Jeremy, and Nathanial (Tracy); ten grandchildren, Alexa, Zack,...