Obituaries

Patricia Dally

Patricia Dally

Oct 19, 2016

Patricia Ann Dally (nee Phelps), "Grandma Snazzy", age 82, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on October 19, 2016. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Winona and Ray Phelps; her brothers, Bob, Duane, Dick, and Don Phelps; daughter-in-law, Sue Dally; and son-in-law, Jim Wyburn. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Wayne; children, Denise Wyburn, David, Jody (Takis)...

Mildred Behnke

Mildred Behnke

Oct 16, 2016

Mildred "Millie" Behnke, age 89 of St. Paul Park, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion, Wisconsin with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Martin Luther...

Connie Courtade

Connie Courtade

Oct 15, 2016

Connie Courtade, age 75 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away October 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial service will be 6:00 pm, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be directed to the...

Roberta Swan

Roberta Swan

Oct 14, 2016

Roberta "Bobbie" Swan, age 66 of Cottage Grove, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Private family services will be held at a later date. Bobbie was born on February 28, 1950 in Duluth, Minnesota to Robert and Ruth (Durfee) Wiesen. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1969 and started working as a...

Jane Crowell

Jane Crowell

Oct 13, 2016

Jane Crowell, age 97 of St. Paul Park, MN, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away October 13, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. Jane (Gruesen)...

Diane Sherman

Diane Sherman

Oct 12, 2016

Diane A. Sherman, age 79 of St. Paul Park, passed away October 12, 2016 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury. Funeral service will be 4:00 pm Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 1 pm until the time of service. Private interment Riverview Cemetery, West St. Paul. Diane Ardelle...

George Smith

George Smith

Oct 7, 2016

George C. Smith, age 92, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Shawano, WI and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016. Born on February 20, 1924 in Detroit, MI, the son of John A. and Sadie E. (Worby). On October 9, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen J. (Strainis) in Chicago, IL. George was a proud Navy...

John Brown

John Brown

Oct 7, 2016

John Edward Brown, 81 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on October 7, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Lori; children, Robert (Kim), Roger (Jane), Ronald (Sandy), Rodney (Susan); grandchildren, Eric, Matt (Sara), Jason, Ryan (Nicole), Megan (Brent) Anderson, Kristine; great grandchildren Wyatt, Monroe and Izzy; brother, Roy (Sherri); other relatives and friends. Memorial service 2 Monday, Oct. 17 at Kok...

Dennis Roche

Dennis Roche

Oct 5, 2016

Dennis E. Roche, age 65, of Cottage Grove, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother died peacefully on October 5, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Denny retired from the US Army and also from the Ford Plant after 30 years of employment. He enjoyed watching hockey as well as his children and grandchildren play sports. He cherished time...

Jane Nelson

Jane Nelson

Oct 3, 2016

Jane M. Nelson (Korsrud)age 62, of Cottage Grove, graduated to Heaven on October 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born December 16, 1953 to Walter and Helen (Anderson) Korsrud in Pipestone, Minnesota. She grew up in Burnsville, graduating from high school in 1972. Jane attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and there she met and married Jeff...

Howard Hickman

Howard Hickman

Oct 3, 2016

Howard S. Hickman, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed on peacefully at home on Monday, October 3, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Hickman; brothers, Butch and Eugene; and father-in-law, Ove Pederson. Survived by loving wife of 22 years, Marita; and other family and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Friday, October 7, 2016...

Shirley Wamstad

Shirley Wamstad

Oct 3, 2016

Shirley Kathryn (Lynghaug) Wamstad, age 83 of Newport, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on October 3, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. With courage and strength, she battled two occurrences of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The third occurrence was too aggressive and untreatable. She accepted the news with sadness, yet also with grace and dignity and filled her...

Gerald Carlton

Gerald Carlton

Oct 2, 2016

Gary Carlton age 63, of St Paul died unexpectedly Sunday, October 2, 2016 Gary was born April 30, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Betty Higens. On September 16, 1978 he was united in Marriage to Angela Carlton. His hobbies included being an avid Vikings fan, fishing, watching movies with Angie, and woodworking. You cannot look in one...

Jane Pollak

Jane Pollak

Sep 26, 2016

Jane E. Pollak, age 68, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 26, 2016. Preceded in death by dear sister, Debbie Stish. Survived by loving daughters, Kim (Chris) Schwartz and Jodi (Randy) Lewis; grandchildren, Haley, Devin, Kendall, and Brandon; parents, Jerome and Betty Stish; brothers, David (Polly) Stish and Gary Stish; and sister, Beth (John) McCormick;...

Phyllis Hagness

Phyllis Hagness

Sep 25, 2016

Phyllis Marie Hagness 74 of Cottage Grove died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2016. She was born on May 29, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Daniel & Marie (Houle) Edwards. Phyllis grew up in South Maplewood and graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1960. Shortly after high school she met Loren Hagness, while...

Rev. Thomas Boyer

Rev. Thomas Boyer

Sep 24, 2016

Rev. Thomas R. Boyer, age 84, of Cottage Grove went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Tom was a man of strong faith and devoted his life to the ministry of others. In his spare time he enjoyed flying, bus driving, and spending time at the cabin with his loving family. He is survived by children,...

David Conrad

David Conrad

Sep 21, 2016

David H. Conrad 69 of Cottage Grove/St. Paul Park died peacefully on September 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born to Clarence & Hollis (Mozio) Conrad on November 7, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He spent his entire life in St. Paul Park, graduating from Park High School in 1965. After...

Terry Weierke

Terry Weierke

Sep 16, 2016

Terry Lee "Mario" Weierke, age 60 of St. Paul Park, passed away Sept. 16, 2016. Memorial service will be 3 pm, Friday, September 30, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 1 pm. Terry is preceded by his parents, Hartlin and Lois. He is survived by his significant other, Bekky and her...

Roderic McKenzie

Roderic McKenzie

Sep 16, 2016

Roderic "Rod" McKenzie, age 53 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully and surrounded with love at his home, after a heroic 6-month battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 22, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. The visitation also be held at the church on Wednesday, September...

Morris Holes

Morris Holes

Sep 9, 2016

Morris "Moe" F. Holes, age 82, of Maplewood, died peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2016 in Woodbury surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Frances; brothers, Jerry and George; and grandson, Ki. Sadly missed by wife and best friend of 63 years, Mary Ellen; loving daughters, Melanie (Michael) Kennedy and Marisa (Jason) Becker; grandchildren,...

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