Obituaries
Angela Melland
Jul 8, 2017
Angela “Bonnie” Melland (nee: Fuqua, Demma), at the age of 77 passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017. Her memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove. She is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Katheryn Demma; sister, Gina Foley; grandson, Jacob...
Ronald Urban Sr
Jul 6, 2017
Ronald F. Urban, age 84 of Cottage Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2017. Memorial Service will be 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veteran’s)...
Gerald Vierling
Jul 5, 2017
Gerald Vierling, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 5, 2017. Memorial mass will be 11 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Gerald Charles Vierling was born April 1, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Flory and...
Doris Paulsen
Jul 5, 2017
Doris M. Paulsen (nee Kealy), age 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene. Doris is survived by her son Steve (Kristi), daughters Michele (Mike Riesselman), Debbie, Deann, Pam (Ed Beeler), grandkids Holly, Alec, Kaili, Nina and brothers Donald & Gordon Kealy, and many nieces and nephews. Gathering...
George Schmidt
Jun 25, 2017
George W. Schmidt 81 of Cottage Grove went home to the Lord June 25, 2017. George was born February 28, 1936 to Jacob & Elvira (Williams) Schmidt in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up on the West side of St Paul and attended Humboldt High School. George enlisted in the US Army in 1955 and served his country during the...
Burton Nieman
Jun 24, 2017
Burton "Burt" H. Nieman 89, one of the last few old timers of Old Cottage Grove passed away June 24, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Burton was born July 15, 1927 to Harry & Lydia (Lambrect) Nieman in Woodbury, Minnesota. He grew up on his family farm and at the age of 18 he was drafted and served his county...
Michael Brunkow
Jun 24, 2017
Michael D. Brunkow, age 39 of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2017. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, June 30, 2017 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th St. S. and also one hour prior to the...
James Wittig
Jun 18, 2017
James "Jim" F. Wittig, age 74, of Elk River, MN, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathleen "Kathie" (nee Gustafson); children, Andy (Sarah), Ann (Wayne) Jackson, Abby (John) McNamara, and Amanda (Patrick) Monahan; four grandchildren, Emma Wittig, Dillon and James McNamara, and Madeline Monahan; father-in-law, Burt Gustafson; and...
Edward Bartizal
Jun 18, 2017
Edward "Bart" C. Bartizal, 66 of Cottage Grove went to rest on June 18, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Survived by wife of 23 ½ years Julie; sons, Matthew, David (Krissy); siblings, James, Mary (Pete) Donnelly, Jody (Jerry) Warring, Debbie (Michael) Erickson; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Josephine. Memorial service 11 am, Friday,...
Kay Kocemba
Jun 17, 2017
Kay Diane Kocemba (nee Halunen), age 72, of Cottage Grove. Loving and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Survived by loving husband of 52 years, Darryl; sons, Steven (Tracy) and David (Amber); grandchildren, Elena, Carmen, and Emmett; sister, Judy...
Michael Johnson Sr
Jun 13, 2017
Michael Eugene Johnson Sr., 67 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Imogene Johnson; siblings, Frank, Susan, and Richard. Survived by loving children, Michael Jr., Leslie (Clevelen Jr.) Brogdon; grandchildren, Kayla, Bryce, Kassmirre, Lawrence Jr., Clevelen, Eboni; numerous great grandchildren; siblings, Edith, Edward (Roxanne), and Theron...
LeeVal Brantner
Jun 11, 2017
LeeVal F. Brantner, age 75 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9:30 am until the time of service. Private family interment St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery at a...
Vernold Derichs
Jun 8, 2017
Vernold J. Derichs, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 8, 2017 at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Thursday, June 15, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S.,...
Milo Berg
Jun 7, 2017
Milo L. Berg, age 91, of Newport. Most dearly loved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Sue Turk, Mary Lou Box, and Teri Mertz; dear grandfather of Tom McKay, Laurie McKay, Sherri Dorfman, Danielle Passo, and Brittney Medina; great grandfather of Breanna, James, Madeline, Ellie, Anna, Maria, and Milo. Also survived by his beloved golden retriever Buddy; and numerous relatives...
Paul McCauley
Jun 7, 2017
Paul McCauley, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 7, 2017. Memorial mass will be 11:00 am, Monday, June 12, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Paul Joseph McCauley was born February 27, 1939 in Caledonia, Minnesota to...
Michael Ulrich
Jun 6, 2017
Michael J. Ulrich, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 59. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 29 years Mary; children, Dylan (Stacey) Langness, Jacob, Melissa (Andrew) Zubert; soon to be granddaughter; mother, Mary; siblings, Mark (Cindy), Gerard (Kathy), Jeff (Nathalie), Joe (...
Susan Krech
Jun 5, 2017
Susan J. Krech passed away in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2017 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by husband, Thomas; children, Calvin (Robyn Kuhns) Fuenffinger, Annette (Brian) Fennell, Renee (Richard) Pryor, Nathan (Sara) Krech, Jennifer (Rick) Long, Eric (Nancy) Krech; 35 grandchildren; 8...
Richard Partch
Jun 5, 2017
Richard "Rich" Partch, age 55, of Cottage Grove. Greatest Man That Lived Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017. Loved by many family and friends. Visitation and Memorial Service beginning at 10 am, Friday, June 23, 2017 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th St., Newport, MN, 55055. Memorials preferred. Visitation Newport Lutheran Church 900 15th Street Newport, MN 55055...
Keith Richardson
Jun 3, 2017
Keith Alan "K-Dog" Richardson, 54, of North St. Paul, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 3, 2017. Keith was born April 10, 1963 to Lowell Sr. & Muriel (Miller) Richardson in Torrance, California. He spent the first two years of his life along the coast in California. In 1965 his family moved to Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Keith graduated...
Kurt Schneider
May 28, 2017
Kurt Mathew Schneider, age 39, of Apple Valley, MN, died unexpectedly in his sleep on May 28, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1978 in St. Louis, MO, son of Art and Lynne Schneider. He grew up in Ft. Smith, AR and Inola, OK, graduating from Inola High school in 1996. He spent 9 months living and studying on...
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