Obituaries

Kevin Klukas

Aug 7, 2018

Kevin Kuehn Klukas, age 70, longtime resident of Cottage Grove and Park High School graduate.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 38 years, Linda Jean; father, Arthur; stepfather, Douglas Markwardt; and in-laws, John and Frances Shepard. Survived by children, Kimberly (Mark) Mattson, and John (Rose Vanyo); granddaughter, Aby; mother,...

Glenn Hogetvedt

Aug 4, 2018

Glenn Allen Hogetvedt, age 75 of Woodbury was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 4, 2018 and passed away August 4, 2018.

A memorial service will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 9, 2018 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will take place at the church columbarium...

Earl Johnson

Jul 25, 2018

Earl Johnson, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 25, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; parents, Carl and Mathilda; and brother, Orvel. Survived by sons, Wayne (Debbie), Russ (Kathy), Clint (Cathleen), Jeff (Deb) and Chris (Cher); and numerous grandchildren; sister-in-law, JoAnn Miller; and brothers-in-law, Neil Kortekaas and Albert Glisky.

Funeral Service will be 11:00...

Cynthia Imholte

Jul 17, 2018

Cynthia Imholte, age 66 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2018.

** Please note, schedule change.

Memorial service will be 11:30 am, Monday, August 6, 2018 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 10 am until the time of...

Shirley Good

Jul 16, 2018

Shirley May Good (nee Bartos), age 80, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

Preceded in death by husband, Clarion; parents, John and Bessie (nee Brooks); brothers, Bob, Frank, Edward, Jim, and Donny; sister, Leona. Survived by children, Brenda (Jeff) Schottmuller, Bill (Lynda), Ben, and Bob;...

Maxine Lange

Jul 13, 2018

Maxine R. Lange (Dochniak), age 93, of St. Paul, a lifelong eastsider, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Ramsey County Care Center, one month short of her 94th birthday. She was the last of her generation in our family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil (1993); infant granddaughter, Jennifer Gray (1972);...

Paul Schnegelberger

Jul 13, 2018

Paul Schnegelberger, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 at The Gardens in Cannon Falls, MN.

Paul was born July 18, 1939 in St. Paul Park, MN to parents, Henry and Alice Schnegelberger. He loved to square dance, carve wooden horses, golf, and tinker around. He is survived by his...

Robert Butt

Jul 12, 2018

Robert H. Butt, age 84 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away July 12, 2018 at Woodbury Senior Living in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Centerville, WI at a...

Geraldine Ditzler

Jul 11, 2018

Geraldine “Geri” Ditzler, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings, MN surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, July 27, 2018 at Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120.

Geraldine Katherine Ditzler was born March 3, 1948...

Michael Day

Jul 6, 2018

Michael Day, age 31 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 6, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9979 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.

Michael is survived by his son Hunter; parents James and Judy; sisters...

Conway Olson

Jul 4, 2018

Conway Gilbert Olson, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 4, 2018.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd S. Cottage Grove with visitation at the church one hour prior.  Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul.  In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Helen O'Boyle

Jul 4, 2018

Helen O’Boyle, age 90 of Grey Cloud Island Twp, passed away July 4, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

Sharon Jasper

Jun 20, 2018

Sharon Marie Jasper nee Packard, of Grey Cloud Island, went peacefully to rest with God on June 20, 2018 at the age of 78. She was surrounded by her loving family in prayer. Sharon is most often remembered for her committed service to others which flourished from her faithful devotion to daily prayer and reading.  She dedicated her life...

Steven Cozad

Jun 20, 2018

Steven D. Cozad, age 48 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2018.

Memorial service will be 5 pm, Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Discovery Community Church, 828 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN with visitation one hour prior.

Steve was born March 31, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Duane and Lorinda (Bauman)...

Barbara Fossum

Jun 17, 2018

Barbara L. Fossum (nee Hackbarth), age 73, of St. Paul, formerly of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Evelyn Hackbarth. Survived by sons, Chris (Amanda) and Andy (Sarah) Cavallaro; four grandchildren; and one great granddaughter; sister, Jan (Bob) Larson; and toy Australian Shepherd, Chloe.

Memorial Service...

Robert "Bob" Manning

Jun 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” Manning, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents; four siblings; and grandson, Michael. Survived by devoted wife of 59 years, Carole; children, Susan (John) Colestock, Tom (Fay), and Laura (Sabine) Mintzel; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Bittner.

Mass of Christian...

Dale Rod

Jun 17, 2018

Dale Rod, age 64, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Memorial Service 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 21, 2018 with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016. Private family interment to follow at Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Brent Johnsen

Jun 15, 2018

Brent Allen Johnsen, age 33, of Hudson, Wisconsin and Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away with Tahnee by his side on Friday, June 15, 2018.

Survived by parents, Terry and Roxanne; significant other, LaTahnee Kieffer; siblings, Melanie (Eric) Ferguson and Ryan (Colleen); nephew, Graham Ferguson; niece, Piper Ferguson; maternal grandmother, Harriet (Ken) Stelflug; little peanut dog, Meeka; and...

Gary Cogswell

Jun 14, 2018

Gary R. Cogswell, age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2018 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side.

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Shirley. Survived by loving son, Scott (Kasey); grandchildren, Caty and Nic; great granddaughter, Anila; and best little buddy, Tucker.

Visitation 4-7 PM, Monday, June 25,...

Richard "Dick" Scheuer

Jun 10, 2018

Richard D. Scheuer, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 10, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN with visitation starting at 9:30 until the service.  Burial to follow at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, St....