Obituaries

Jun 7, 2018

Patricia Claire “Pat” Bawek passed peacefully at Regina Transitional Care, Hastings, MN, on June 7th, 2018, attended to by loving sons Curt and Scott (Laurel), and grandchildren.

A lifelong resident of Cottage Grove, Pat loved to travel, be with family and friends and play with her great grandchildren, Daphne (Nicholas), Linden and Kenley (Ryan).  She moved to...

Jun 6, 2018

Ellen Rita Drude, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2018.

Memorial Mass will be 11 AM, Friday, June 15, 2018 at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior.

She is survived by her daughters Kathryn Drude (Scotty) and Theresa Johnson; grandson Jerrick...

Jun 4, 2018

Emily Ann Royce (nee Soby), age 55, of Cottage Grove, MN. Born August 31, 1962 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2018 at 8:08 PM.

Memorial Service 11 AM, with visitation beginning at 9 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016. Interment to...

Jun 1, 2018

Robert “Bob” J. Dietzinger, age 80, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018.

Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn “Kay”. Survived by children, Eileen Kinzel, Paul (Robyn), Joanne (Barry) Berkovitz, Katie, Teresa, and Robert J. Jr.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation 8 AM with Funeral Service beginning at 9 AM, Thursday,...

May 21, 2018

Patricia Redding, age 85 of Finlayson, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away May 21, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove and...

May 21, 2018

Ramona M. Jorgenson, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018.

Preceded in death by son, Richard; parents, Leo and Isabelle Rivers; and cousin, Isabelle Rousseau. Survived by husband of 55 years, Marvin; sons, Jay (Jeri) and John (Kellie); daughter, Denise; granddaughters, Isabelle and Kjirsten; cousin, Sharon Olson; and many family and friends....

May 16, 2018

Peter Ramirez Sr., age 79, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by parents, Santos and Helen; three brothers; and two sisters. Survived by wife Diane; mother of his children, Karen Ramirez; children, Peter Jr. (Joni), Ken, Lisa (Greg), Rachel (John) Douglas, Sheila (Roger), Bradley (Kim),...

May 16, 2018

John L. Jerry, age 90, of Mendota Heights, formerly of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Survived by sister, Nancy (Thomas) Nelson, eleven nieces and nephews; 27 great nieces and nephews; 24 great-great nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law; other close friends and relatives. Preceded in death by parents, Irving and Mary; brothers,...

May 10, 2018

Helen M. Petrowske, of Woodbury, who lived a long and full life passed away on May 10, 2018 at the age of 106.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at...

May 9, 2018

Bernice M. Sumner, age 93 of Cottage Grove, passed away on May 9, 2018.

Memorial service will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Bernice Martha Sumner was born December 30,...

May 8, 2018

Norma Kirchner’s long journey with early onset Alzheimer’s, ended on May 8, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life starting at 2:00 pm will be held on Friday, June 8th at the American Legion Post 98, 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park.  Contributions will be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Norma...

May 8, 2018

Neville B. Strydom, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00 pm, Monday May 14, 2018 at St. Ambrose Church, 4125 Woodbury Drive in Woodbury with visitation one hour prior.

Neville Bruce Strydom was born April 26, 1960 in Durban, South Africa, to Petrus...

May 7, 2018

Dale J. Zavoral, age 92, Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, James and Josephine; sister, Marjorie Field. Survived by wife of 66 years, Oneida; children, Donna (Robert) Spaar, Becky (Dennis) Wellington, and Mark; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four siblings; and many other extended family and friends.

May 5, 2018

Margaret "Peg" G. Quinn (nee Zemke), age 94, of St. Paul, MN.

Went to be with her husband, Gil of 58 years; and daughter, Jan Young on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Loved by her children, Judy Quinn, Gil (Helene), and Cathy (Gerry) Weiss; grandchildren, Eric (Becky) Anderson and Quinn (Todd) Rankin; great grandchildren, Lauren, Sean,...

May 3, 2018

James T. Gregory, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna (nee Williams); son, Michael; daughter, Roxanne (David) Matten; grandchildren, Marlene and James Budge; bonus grandchildren, Danica and Aaron Matten; brother, Scott (Reshia); nieces, Jonell and Katelyn; and nephew, Caleb (Leslie); and many family and...

Apr 28, 2018

Shirley (Gross) Heck, age 88 passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday May 12, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN with gathering for friends and family one hour prior.  Interment Ft. Snelling.

Shirley Philomena (Gross) Heck was born October...

Apr 24, 2018

Kaaren Hendrickson, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral 11 am, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 6875 Jamaica Ave. S, Cottage Grove.  Visitation will be 4-7 pm Friday, April 27, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S. Cottage...

Apr 18, 2018

Patricia Ramin, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away April 18, 2018.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 11:00 am until the time of service.  Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minneapolis.

Patricia Ann...

Apr 18, 2018

Timothy W. Holmes, age 55, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents, James Sr. and Sharon; brother, James Jr.; brother-in-law, Rory Clark; and nephew, Rocky Clark. Survived by children, Nick and Ryan and their mother, Kelly; siblings, Vicki (Harvey) Rediske, Joe, Tina Clark, Becky (Steve) Donndelinger, Jerry,...

Apr 18, 2018

Belita M. Scott was born April 22nd 1925 to Nelson Nathaniel Pierce a Native American of the Leni-Lenape tribe of New Jersey and Dora Anna Cobb of Kingston Jamaica. “Big Billie” came from a large family of 22 brothers and sisters. Of her siblings she is survived only by her youngest sister “Peltz” Elsie Harriet. At the age of...