Obituaries

Jan 31, 2017

William "Ken" Donnelly Age 87, of Cottage Grove US Navy Retired Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Virgil; parents; and brother, Calvin. Survived by daughters, Kathleen (Thomas) Ellingboe, Nancy Greske (David Heffron), and Sandra (David) Grochow; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Jean (Burt) Brickner, and Joan (Dennis) Wittenberg; brother,...

Jan 26, 2017

Gerald (Jerry) Henry Filson, of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Ely, MN, passed away at the age of 77, after a long battle with Alzheimer's on January 26, 2017. Jerry was a kind and gentle man with unwavering integrity and an exceedingly brilliant mind. After receiving his civil engineering degree from the University of MN, he left the state to...

Jan 22, 2017

Thomas W. Earley, age 76, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 22, 2017. Tom was born the second youngest of five to John & Marie (Jasperson) in St. Paul on November 22, 1940. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1958. Tom served his country in the US Navy from 1959-1963 and 1965-1967 spending time overseas. In 1975,...

Jan 20, 2017

Robert Teffs, age 94 of St. Paul, passed away Jan. 20, 2017 at Norris Square Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Private interment will be held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Maplewood, Minnesota Robert Monroe Teffs was born December 29, 1922 in Prescott, Wisconsin to Louis and Louise Teffs. He grew up in the Prescott area where he graduated from high...

Jan 18, 2017

Sylvia Spiess, age 95 of Cottage Grove, passed away Jan. 18, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Memorial visitation will be 4-7 pm, Mon., Jan. 23, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private Interment Newport Cemetery, Newport. Sylvia Spiess was born April 13, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Vasilka (Buza)...

Jan 16, 2017

Albert A. Lange76 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 16, 2017. Long time employee of US Postal Service. Funeral service 1:30, Mon. Jan. 23, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with visitation starting at 1pm. Interment Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Stillwater, MN. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove,...

Jan 15, 2017

Gertrude S. Narusiewicz 83 of Newport, passed away peacefully on Jan., 15, 2017. Born April 18, 1933 to Henry & Sarah (Kane) Schille in Roseau, MN. Gertrude grew up in the Roseau area until her senior year in high school when her family moved to the Newport area. She graduated from Park High School in 1951. After being set up...

Jan 13, 2017

Darrel Boggess Age 80, of Cottage Grove Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born July 6, 1936 and passed away peacefully Jan. 13, 2017. Preceded in death by son, Mark; grandchildren, Mitchell and Roxanne; parents; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon; daughter, Cindy (Myron) Bailey; son, Jerry (Kim); daughter-in-law, Laura; 12 grandchildren;...

Jan 13, 2017

Betty L. Schultz (nee Siedschlag), age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2017 at Augustana Health Care in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by significant other, George Krahn; children, Steve, Dale, and Tina (Steve) Gipson; grandchildren, Lara, Jason, Cody, and Drew; George's children, Terri (Dave) Krawczyk, and Steve (Gina) Krahn; George's grandchildren, Alexa,...

Jan 11, 2017

Nancy C. Bernard, age 81, of Cottage Grove, received her wings on January 11, 2017. Nancy was born on October 12, 1935 to Ralph and Vivian Gaugler. She grew up in Hibbing, MN and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Bernard on July 27, 1957. Nancy enjoyed sewing, baking, and a...

Jan 11, 2017

Andrew "Andy" Funari, age 91, of Mesa, Arizona died peacefully on January 11, 2017. Visitation 11-2 PM with Memorial Service at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016...

Jan 9, 2017

Norval Nelson, age 82 of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 9, 2017. Funeral service will be 7:00 pm, Friday evening, January 13, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge. Norval Karsten Nelson was born February 28, 1934 in...

Jan 8, 2017

Dwane L. Germain 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Dwane was born on June 1, 1934 to Ruben & Mabel (Simon) Germain in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in St. Paul, graduating from Mechanic Arts High School in 1953. After high school Dwane and his best friend Greg enlisted...

Jan 8, 2017

Delores Ashby, age 83 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center in Inver Grove Heights. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be preferred to the American Diabetes...

Jan 8, 2017

Nancy Marie (Bonniwell) Langeslay, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Jan 8, 2017 at Regions Hospital, St. Paul. Nancy will have a memorial visitation from 2-4 pm, Friday, January 13, 2017 at KOK FUNERAL HOME 7676 80th Street Cottage Grove. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Kenneth; brother, Jerry. Nancy is survived by her...

Jan 5, 2017

Frederick G. Halvorson, age 79 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2017. Funeral will be 11:00 am, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Hope Community Church, 8300 Hyde Ave. S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th St. S, Cottage Grove and also...

Jan 4, 2017

Marcia Jones, age 65 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 4, 2017. Private family services are being planned. She is survived by her husband Dennis; two daughters, Elisa Jones and Jennifer Savage, granddaughter Kallie Savage; brother, David Wildes. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Della Wildes.

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Jan 1, 2017

Wesley W. Weisser, 81 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 1, 2017. Born the second of four children to Jacob & Grace (Landreth) in Wishek, North Dakota. Wes grew up in Zeeland, North Dakota graduating from high school in 1953. He enlisted in the Army and served his country for two years. After discharge from the military...

Dec 31, 2016

Marion Julia Bajczyk, age 92 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away December 31, 2016 at Woodwinds Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park, Minnesota with visitation starting at 4:30 pm. An additional service will be held in on...

Dec 30, 2016

Rosemary (Palmer) Kalm (nee Golz), age 68, of Cottage Grove, loving wife and mother died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Hans and Jean Golz; and brother, Stephen Golz. Survived by husband, Rick; son, Eddie Palmer (Jade Johnson); granddaughter, Zara Rose; and siblings, John (Maurita) Golz, Priscilla (James) Heimann, and Peter Golz....