Obituaries

Oct 3, 2017

Arlene Joyce Dunn, 82, of Cottage Grove died peacefully at home on October 3, 2017 with her loving husband Roy at her side. Arlene was born on June 5,1935 to Holger Olin & Daphene Peterson in Evan, Minnesota. She graduated from Sleepy Eye High school in 1953. Arlene moved to Minneapolis MN and worked at Farmer & Mechanics Bank....

Oct 2, 2017

Paul J. Rishavy, age 91 of Hugo, formerly of Newport and White Bear Lake, passed away Oct. 2, 2017.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park.  Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Thursday at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park...

Oct 2, 2017

Ardelle L. Reichow (Gerken), 86, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in St. Paul. Ardelle was a devoted, loving mother and will be deeply missed by her children, David, Mary (John) Holeman, Cynthia (Mark) Goldstein, Bill (Sue) and Kathleen (Mark) Ryan; grandchildren, Christie, Ben, Matt, Jeff, Bob, Alex, Joel, Kayla and Jack; great grandchildren, Walter,...

Sep 29, 2017

Erik Putzier, 43 of West St. Paul, passed away at his home on Friday, September 29, 2017 after a long battle with depression.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 6, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S,  Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

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Sep 25, 2017

Barbara Lucille Long, 86, of Cottage Grove, our beloved Godly mother passed away on September 25, 2017. She was born October 30, 1930 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Randall and Vera (Nelson) Klinefelter. She graduated from Estherville High School in Iowa and then attended Methodist- Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She met Bruce Long and they were united...

Sep 24, 2017

John C. Penning Jr., age 91, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. and Caroline (nee Peterson); sister, Elaine Dingle; and brothers, Russell and William. Survived by wife of 59 years, Lorraine (nee Robinson); son, Tom; grandson, Christopher; great granddaughter, Giovanna; and many nieces and nephews. John graduated...

Sep 23, 2017

Lilly A. Burtyk 95 of Cottage Grove passed away on Sept. 23, 2017. Survived by loving children, Barbara (Robert) Lange, Charles, Vickie Johnson; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Geri Ann), James, Stacey (Todd) Raveling, Charles, Angela Johnson, Leslie (David) Greene, Rachel (Mark) Gary; great grandchildren, Josh, Jordan, Samantha, Nicholas, Bobby, Dillon, Lexus, Kamry, Zachary, Lucas, Mason, Marky, Lily, Samuel, Ihlee, Kaylee; sisters, Alice...

Sep 20, 2017

Archie E. Pickerign, age 91, of Cottage Grove, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Archie and Gladys; seven siblings; great granddaughter, Lucy; and daughter-in-law, Debbie. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Connie; children, Mike (Carol), Larry, Mary Ellingson, Archie (Peggy), Geno (Denise Anderson), Tony, Pam (Brian)...

Sep 17, 2017

Cynthia “Cindy” Schaffhausen, age 55 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2017. Funeral will be 11 am, Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Crossroads Church, 7955 Ivystone Ave. S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior...

Sep 15, 2017

Cindi (nee Skantz) Lindell, age 54 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sept. 15, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Cindi’s Life will be from 1-5 pm with a service at 2 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 8336 River Road, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. At Cindi’s request, colorful casual...

Sep 6, 2017

Richard “Dick” O. Johnson, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Preceded in death by first wife, Rita Mae and second wife, Dorothy. Survived by son, Mark (Susan); daughter, Susan (Allan) Kean; stepson, Mike Staley; and stepdaughter, Andrea (Billy) Moore; grandchildren, Amanda (Jake) Bosley, Nathan, Ryan, and Jared Kean, Mitchell and Taylor Johnson, and...

Sep 5, 2017

Robert “Bob” S. Kempton, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (nee McCann); parents, Chester and Selina (nee Trisko); and six brothers. Survived by children, Stephen, Jill (Dave) Woltering, and Daniel (Helen); foster son, Buu Van Trang; grandchildren, Stacy (Cody) Wilkens, Kristen (Dave)...

Sep 2, 2017

Kathey J. Vogel, age 65 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2017. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American...

Aug 31, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Dowdle, age 74 died Thursday, August 31, 2017 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm (noon) Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Trail South, Cottage Grove with visitation from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Private interment at Newport Cemetery....

Aug 31, 2017

Rogean “Roe” Adell (Dehler) Young, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Tuesday at 2:05 pm, Assembly Area #1. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 29, 2017

Cecilia Oshodi, was born on October 1, 1927 in Lagos, Nigeria and at the age 89, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2017. Private services are being planned at this time. Cecilia is survived by her sons, Babatunde Adepegba, Kayode A., Olanrewaju and Oladunjoye Oshodi; daughters, Morayo, Mojisola, Olubukola, Oluyemi and Olufumilola Oshodi; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Olubodunrin Oboh, Seyi Ayeni,...

Aug 28, 2017

George A. Moe, age 77, of Cottage Grove passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, George and Mabel; and brothers, Richard and Robert. Survived by wife of 50 years, Nancy; son, Scott; daughters, Jaime and Chris (Mike) Suel; grandchildren, Erin and Andrew. George retired from 3M after 34 years...

Aug 28, 2017

Ralph A. Gornick 77, of Cottage Grove died peacefully on Aug. 28. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Janet; children Carolyn Larson, Jason (Susana); grandsons, Kierron McGruder and Jaren; siblings, Marge (Gene) Osland, Barbara Zemaitis, Monica (Jim) Johnston, Tom (Denise); sister -in-law, Susan Gornick; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Rafael & Margaret; brothers, John...

Aug 28, 2017

Jeffrey A. Kemp 58 of Hastings formerly of St. Paul Park passed away Aug. 28, 2017 with his family at his side. Survived by loving wife of 38 years Callie; sons, Justin and Nick; father, Dave, siblings, Tim (Jeanette), Pam (Jim) Warmboe, Robin, Joe, David Jr.; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by son, Branden; mother, Margaret. Jeff...

Aug 27, 2017

Jack Peter Brandt Jack of all Trades-Master of Many passed away peacefully at the age of 76 from complications of Parkinson's disease, which he had battled for over 26 years. Survived by wife of 35 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Jacklyn (Roger Frielund), Melissa (Bill Johnson); grandchildren, Austin, Blaine, Tallee; brother, Gary. Jack played quarterback in college and continued to play football...