Obituaries

Nov 6, 2017

Dale Edward Hillstrom, 73 of Cottage Grove died peacefully November 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on November 16, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lloyd & Verma (Johnson) Hillstrom. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from North High School in 1961. He served in the US Army for one year and worked...

Nov 5, 2017

Shirley A. Thury (nee McNamara), age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 5, 2017.

Preceded in death by infant son; father, Donald McNamara; Uncle Louie; and son-in-law, Jeff Bunton. Survived by daughter, Kristine Lynn Bunton (special friend, Mark Murray) and son, Daniel Stephen (special friend, Culleen Birttnen); grandchildren, Corey Daniel Thury-Birttnen, Tyler...

Oct 30, 2017

Lev Dyadkin, age 61, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on October 30, 2017.

Service will be 11 am, Friday, November 3, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Grey Cloud Island...

Oct 29, 2017

Brian R. Harmeling, 48 of St. Paul died October 29, 2017. Survived by mother, Irene; siblings, Linda, Sandy (Tom) McCabe, Richard and John; niece & nephew, Jessica Scirica, John; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, John; sister Adeline; brother Timothy.  Brian grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. He enjoyed fishing, fixing and tinkering with his hands....

Oct 26, 2017

Ruth C. Kemp, 88, of St. Paul Park, joined Stub in heaven on October 26th, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George “Stub” Kemp. Survived by loving children, Valerie (Albert) Berg, Steven (Lisa) Kemp, Leslie (Mark) Kemp Colbeth; grandchildren, Kristian Rehnberg, Gabriel (Dr.Amanda Hulse) Kemp, Dr. Phoebe Kemp, Caroline (Jon) Finerfrock, Lindsay Johnston, Lauren Colbeth; great grandchildren, Emma &...

Oct 24, 2017

Rollie H. Dohrn Sr., age 83 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 2017 from 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral...

Oct 24, 2017

Sally Mae Gehl 58, of St. Paul Park happily reunited her daughter, Cassandra Mae in heaven on October 24, 2017. She was a familiar face at the St. Paul Park Super America for over 20 years. Sally grew up in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1977. Sally is survived by her siblings, Diane (Phil) Black,...

Oct 21, 2017

Bette Meyer, age 92, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

Preceded in death by husband, Fred; son, Craig; son-in-law, Denny Munson; and brother, Wayne Kohls. Survived by daughters, Kathy (Harold) Howard and Janice Munson (Bill Ingrahm); daughter-in-law, Barb Meyer; grandchildren, Dan (Amy) Howard, Tammy (Charlie) Brown, Scott Munson, Dean (Heidi) Howard,...

Oct 21, 2017

Gerald Lee Swymeler, age 79 of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Services were held in Seattle, Washington.

Oct 20, 2017

Katherine E. Connolly Hochstetler

Beloved Mother & Grandmother

Age 69, of South St. Paul passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 20, 2017. Preceded in death by biological parents, Patrick and Fern Connolly; and adopted parents, Clarence and Esther Jordan. Survived by son, Neil; granddaughter, Lily; and many loving friends.

Kathy was...

Oct 17, 2017

Kevin Rist passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at the age of 57. He is survived by his family Cindy, David (Mindy) and Jessica (Jim-Elliotte, Kiersten and Victoria). Retired from Ford Motor Company.

Join us Sunday, Oct. 29th in worship and prayer at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 at 10:45 AM with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:45...

Oct 15, 2017

Patty Taylor, age 59 of Lake Elmo, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle.

Funeral service will be 11:30 am, Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be from 4-8...

Oct 15, 2017

Steven Krech, age 66 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2017.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 21. 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one our prior.  Interment Newport Cemetery.

Steven Raymond Krech was born September 6, 1951 in West St. Paul,...

Oct 11, 2017

On Wednesday evening, October 11th, 2017, a group of Angels came down and took Wilma with them, they said they wanted someone with a terrific smile. She is preceded in death by parents, William and Belva Gaetke; sisters, Peg Lynch, Delores Krech; brother in law Ernie Krech. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Tony; children, John (Shelley),...

Oct 10, 2017

Parker James Brown, 18 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his mom, Jody; grandfather, James Immerfall. Survived by dad, Kirk; sister Carly; grandparents, Linda Immerfall, William C. (Jill) Brown III, Anne Brown; aunts and uncles, Keri Halvorsen, Barry (Megan) Immerfall, Heather Brown. Parker was born on March 29, 1999...

Oct 9, 2017

Ellen Larsen, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017 while surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Private interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

She was...

Oct 9, 2017

John Itschert, age 74 of St. Paul Park, passed away October 9, 2017.

Funeral service 3:00 pm, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 2 pm.  Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm, Assembly Area #...

Oct 9, 2017

Rhea Haffner, age 51, of St. Paul Park

Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Teacher.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by mother, Evelyn. Survived by husband of 26 years, Chris; children, Alex and Emily; father, James Reed; sister, Mary Beth Reed; and...

Oct 4, 2017

Sharon M. Ross, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2017.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Sharon Margaret Ross was born on July 23,...

Oct 3, 2017

Stephen C. Smith, 62, of Woodbury formerly of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 3, 2017. Steve was born on March 28, 1955 to Edward & Dorothy (Peterson) Smith in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in the West 7th neighborhood and graduated from Monroe High School in 1973.  Steve served his county for two years in the...