Obituaries

Oct 1, 2018

Caroline M. Hanson, age 81, of W. St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Beloved mother of Bob (Jane Merle), Becky (Bob Gifford), Ron (Miki), Lynn (Ricky) Anderson, and Todd (Sandy Cecka); 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Susanne Dorn and Sally Bren; sister-in-law, Delores...

Sep 23, 2018

Donald “Don” C. Lindquist

Age 87, of St. Paul Park

Loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Don was born to parents, Lester and Ragna (nee Steen) Lindquist in Ortonville, MN on June 26, 1931. He graduated from Ortonville High School in 1949 and farmed with his...

Sep 23, 2018

Susan Jean Hansen was born March 27, 1947 and passed away September 23, 2018.  She was 71 years old at the time of her passing.

Suzie was a resident of Eveleth, MN but upon retirement relocated to Newport, MN to live out her final years.

Suzie was a very generous, loving, and beautiful woman.  Suzie...

Sep 20, 2018

Roseann Brink, age 73, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018 at her home with her children by her side.

Survived by children, Sherry (Kelly) Winters, Doug (Kathy), and Dawn (Ben) Abram; grandchildren, Justin Smith, Kelsey Winters, Amy Donahue, Brandon Sohn, Andrew Sohn, Lindsay, Tanner, and Brayden Abram; great...

Sep 19, 2018

Betty M. Polly (nee Kegan), age 84, of Cottage Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, Seth and Margaret (nee Nicholson) Kegan. Survived by loving husband of 64 years, David Wayne Sr.; children, Margaret Polly, David Wayne Jr. (Shirley), Kathy Wolfson (Bernard St.Onge), Constance Polly...

Sep 14, 2018

Kenneth Mahle Jr., age 87 of Woodbury, passed away September 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  The funeral service will be 11 am, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at the funeral home with visitation...

Sep 12, 2018

Richard “Dick”, “Stoney” Burke, a Navy Veteran, St. Park/Newport Lions and Devoted Gopher Sports supporter, passed away Sept 12, 2018 at the age of 74.

Memorial visitation will be 5- 7 pm Thurs., Sept. 20th at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 5 pm.  Private interment at Ft. Snelling...

Sep 12, 2018

Dorothy I. Hanner, age 92 of St. Paul Park, passed away Sept. 12, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thurs., Sept., 20, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

Sep 9, 2018

Dennis F. Vallant, age 71, of Cottage Grove, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Margaret (nee Mages); brother, James; and aunts and uncles. Survived by wife of 47 years, Linda (nee Deneen); daughter, Tammy (Oscar) Caballero; grandsons, Evan,...

Sep 8, 2018

Daniel “Dan” Stewart, age 53, of St. Paul Park, passed away September 8, 2018 at The Pillars Hospice Home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral will be 2:30 PM, Friday, September 14, 2018 at Hope Community Church, 8300 Hyde Avenue S., Cottage Grove.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Kok...

Sep 2, 2018

Lisa Nelson Shedore, age 46 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2018.

Funeral service will be 12:00 pm, Friday, September 7, 2018 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Lisa Lorraine...

Sep 2, 2018

Patricia L. Johnson, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2018.

Private family services are planned.

Patricia LaVonne Johnson was born August 18, 1939 in Austin, Minnesota to Maurice and Joyce (Henley) Eblen.  She graduated from Austin High School in 1957 and went to the School of Radiology in Austin where...

Sep 1, 2018

Rodney Rappe, age 73 of Cottage Grove, passed away on September 1, 2018.

Memorial services will be 11 am, Wednesday, Sept. 19th at Crossroads Church-Woodbury, 5900 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury MN 55129.  Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept 18th from 5-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior to...

Aug 29, 2018

Timothy P. Kelly, age 62, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Marge Kelly; brother, Michael Kelly; and father-in-law, Harry Darst. Those grateful for having shared his life include his wife of ten years, Heidi (Darst); daughter, Kristy (David) Vincent;...

Aug 24, 2018

Jim Walker, age 72, of Cottage Grove, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on August 24. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, from 4 to 7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be at 10:30 am Thursday, August 30, at Crossroads Church, 5900...

Aug 20, 2018

Nancy Rotramel age 63 of Burnsville, Minnesota; formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018.

Memorial service will be 12:30, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church- Basswood Grove, 8435 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings with visitation starting at 11 am until the time of service. Interment in the church cemetery....

Aug 17, 2018

Lillian R. Huffman, age 94 of St. Paul Park, passed away August 17, 2018.

Funeral will be 12:30 pm, Monday, August 20, 2018 at Community UCC, 1145 Summit Avenue, St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park and also one...

Aug 15, 2018

Linda Thurber, age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away August 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.

Private family services are planned.

Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Thomas; children, Tammy (Robert) Wagner, Dawn Hall and Jason Thurber; grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) House, Jacob and William Smetana, Summer Wagner...

Aug 12, 2018

Bryan Jason Brooks, age 39, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2018.

Bryan Jason Brooks was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in North Saint Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from North Saint Paul High School then attended Century College. He enjoyed spending time fishing and playing video games. He loved spending time...

Aug 11, 2018

Joyce Zywiec (nee Cordes), age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dick Zywiec; parents, Frank and Edna Cordes; and her five brothers and sisters. Survived by her children, Carol Marano, Rick Zywiec, and Suzy (Steve) Wente; grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Wente, Andrew and Austin Zywiec,...