Obituaries

Maegan Black

Maegan Black

Sep 3, 2016

Maegan Black, age 33 of Minneapolis, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 3, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-8 pm on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th...

Bernard Gille

Bernard Gille

Sep 3, 2016

Bernard "Bernie" Gille, age 61 of Cottage Grove, formerly of South St Paul, passed away peacefully at home after a heroic three year battle with cancer. Bernie will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, sharp tongue and many "Bernie-isms". He lit up a room with his presence and charismatic personality, and made everyone feel special in some way....

Abel Alsides

Abel Alsides

Aug 30, 2016

Abel L. Alsides March 13, 1938 – August 30, 2016 Beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa Abel L. Alsides has peacefully passed away at the age of 78 years old surrounded by his loving family in his home in Newport, MN on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Abel is survived by his loving wife Deloris "Lola" Alsides of nearly 58 years, only...

Ronald Cassellius

Ronald Cassellius

Aug 26, 2016

Ronald Henry Cassellius was born to eternal life on August 26, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Roseville after a journey with Alzheimer's disease. He was 80. Ron was born on July 6, 1936 in St. Paul to Henry and Anna (Pyne) Cassellius. He was the loving brother of Philip Cassellius, Beverly Raasch and Patrick Laughren. Ron grew up in...

Fern Weise

Fern Weise

Aug 25, 2016

Fern Eileen Weise, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 25, 2016. Fern is preceded in death by husband, Larry; sister, Ruth; and brothers, Arlie and Lloyd. She is survived by sons, Gary (Linda), Craig (Sue), Keith (Trudy), and Dana (Kris); brothers, Virgil and Al; sisters, Shirley, Darlene, and Wil; eleven...

Irving Jerry

Irving Jerry

Aug 24, 2016

Irving Charles Jerry, 87 of St. Paul Park was held by his family while he peacefully went to heaven on Aug. 24, 2016. Irving was born October 18, 1928 to Irving & Mary (Dalhgren) Jerry in St. Paul, Minnesota. He lived on the lower West side of St. Paul until the age of 14 when his family moved to St....

Georgia Christenson

Georgia Christenson

Aug 24, 2016

Georgia M. Christenson, age 67, of Cottage Grove Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by father, James Puype. Survived by husband of 32 years, Bob; sons, Todd (Heidi) and Robert (Kim) Jr.; grandchildren, Kali, Allyson, Jacob, and Cassidy; great grandson, Nicholas; mother,...

Jane Erickson

Jane Erickson

Aug 19, 2016

Erickson, Jane Anne Age 67, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2016. Jane was born on October 10th, 1948 in Little Falls, MN to Angeline (Langer) and Milton (Jiggs) Gilbride. She graduated from Pierz Memorial High School and St Cloud School of Nursing. She married David Erickson on October 31st, 1970 at St Joseph's Church in Pierz. They resided in...

Susan Lee

Susan Lee

Aug 19, 2016

Susan Annette Lee, age 58, of St. Paul, earned her wings on Friday, August 19, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald, Shirley, and Theresa; brothers, Daniel and Gerald Jr.; and sister, Kathy. Survived by son, Arturo Sr.; brothers, Timothy, Michael, and James; sisters, Laura and Gerri Lynn; grandchildren, Arturo Jr., Antonio, and Avery; many nieces, nephews, extended family and...

Karen Blau

Karen Blau

Aug 18, 2016

Karen Ann (Ouradnik) Blau, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Aug. 18, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage...

Melroy Englert

Melroy Englert

Aug 16, 2016

Melroy Englert, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Aug. 16, 2016. Funeral will be 11 am, Friday, August 26, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Grew up in St. Paul and spent time as a professional woodworker and furniture maker through the years. Loved following the Vikings...

Julianne Levers

Julianne Levers

Aug 15, 2016

Julianne Kay Levers 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2016. She was born in Osage, Iowa to Richard & Lucille (Schmidt) Levers on November 9, 1955. Her family moved to Cottage Grove when she was a young child. Julianne graduated from Park High School in 1974, and spent the last 35 years working for 3M. She...

Delores Burgmeier

Delores Burgmeier

Aug 15, 2016

Delores Lorraine Burgmeier, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Monday, August 22, 2016 at Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Delores Lorainne Burgmeier was born April 20, 1933 to Anthony...

Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Aug 14, 2016

Dennis Martin Johnson, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Stanley Johnson and mother, Evelyn Barlow; and sister, Judy Shaw. Survived by wife, Diane; children, Stephanie Krahulec, Sara, Tina, and Mark (Amanda); thirteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, Gary (Hazel); sisters, Marylou Frederick and Lynn (Todd) Sisson; three cats;...

Richard Serpico

Richard Serpico

Aug 9, 2016

Richard Edward "Dick" Serpico 68 of Newport passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joseph & Lucille "Lou" (Celski) Serpico on June 2, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dick attended St. Marks Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in St. Paul in 1966. Shortly after high...

William Whalen

William Whalen

Aug 7, 2016

William Clifford "Bill" Whalen Jr., age 50 of Afton, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born February 12, 1966, in Baltimore, MD, raised in Cottage Grove, MN and spent his final 15 years in Afton, MN. Deepest gratitude to his family and many friends, Fairview Hospice and all who...

Richard LaDoucer

Richard LaDoucer

Aug 2, 2016

Richard Charles "Ricky" LaDoucer passed suddenly on August 2, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born November 21, 1951 to LeRoy & Louise (Carey) in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ricky is preceded in death by his father LeRoy LaDoucer, mother Louise Lowery, step father George Lowery, brother LeRoy, sisters Patricia Lacy and Barbara LaDoucer. Together they celebrated his arrival...

Viola Schlichting

Viola Schlichting

Aug 1, 2016

Viola M. Schlichting age 90 of Newport, died peacefully on August 1, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Jerome, parents Christ & Martha, daughter Mary, sister Dorothy, brother Roman. Survived by loving children, Gail (Stuart) Hilderbrand, Ann Morton, Glen (Patty), Karl (Cindy), Lori (Rob) Grant; grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Amber, Cody, Kelsey, Lindsay, Kailee, Megan, Mathew, Lexi and Daniel; siblings Lorraine,...

Inge Brenna

Inge Brenna

Aug 1, 2016

Inge (Bobby) Brenna, age 80, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016. Sadly we say goodbye to the most kind, loving, best mom EVER! Survived by the luckiest kids, Rick (Sue), Sam (Scott) Bourasa, and Darlene (Brian) Garsteig; granddaughter, Aspen; BFF, Max; the Reagan Clan; many great friends and neighbors, DeWayne (Phyllis) Schute, Cookie Howard, and...

Joseph Dziubak

Joseph Dziubak

Jul 30, 2016

Joseph William Dziubak was born June 16, 1942, the son of Joseph and May (Allen) Dziubak in Saint Paul, MN. Joseph attended Central High School and graduated in 1960. February 7, 1969, Joseph completed basic combat training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War. On April 21, 1970 Joseph was united in marriage to Christine...

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