Obituaries

Robert Shay

Robert Shay

Jul 27, 2016

Robert (Bob) Shay, age 59, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, Marcellus (John) and Mary (Pat). Survived by son, Matthew; siblings, Debbie (Dave) Spiess, Ronnie (Traci), and Sheri (Mark) Redding; many nieces, nephews, and friends. No services are being held. Private interment at a later...

Paul Field

Paul Field

Jul 23, 2016

Paul A. Field, age 86 of St. Paul Park, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...

Lois Bock

Lois Bock

Jul 23, 2016

Lois A. Bock, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 23, 2016 at White Pine Assisted Living following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, July 29th with the visitation from 4-7 pm on Thursday, July 28th all at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Interment will be at the Newport Cemetery....

Alvin Krech Jr

Alvin Krech Jr

Jul 21, 2016

Alvin William Krech Jr., age 63 of St. Paul Park, passed away July 21, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He will always be remembered as an awesome grandpa and a beloved father. Private services will be planned. Alvin is survived by his children, Stephanie and Jason; grandchildren Zoia Iris and Ezekiel William; mother Marie; siblings Kathy Zins, Diane...

Helen Jansen

Helen Jansen

Jul 17, 2016

Helen Marie Jansen (Sandkamp) a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove area died peacefully July 17, 2016 at the age of 80. Helen was born November 7, 1935 on her family farm in Grey Cloud Island to Harry & Eleanor (Meier) Sandkamp. She attended St. Paul Park High School graduating in 1953. In her early years she enjoyed playing softball and...

Oliver Alstine

Oliver Alstine

Jul 15, 2016

Oliver Earl Van Alstine Age 80, of Hastings, MN Died July 15, 2016 at his home on Pleasant Hill Century Farm in Denmark Township surrounded by family. He bravely fought through many health challenges. His farm was designated a Sesquicentennial Farm as it has been in the same family in agriculture for over 150 years. He lived on the farm...

Viola Duncan

Viola Duncan

Jul 14, 2016

Viola Catherine Brisse Duncan Of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Minneapolis, went home to her beloved God and family on July 14, 2016. Preceded in death by son Harley John Duncan, parents John W. and Mary Meyer Brisse; brothers Elmer "Lou" Brisse (Dorothy) and Melvin "Mel" Brisse (Charlotte "Chuckie"); sisters Celine Brisse Leyendecker (Clarence) and Lillian Brisse Weirens (Norbert); niece Charmelle...

John Hayden

John Hayden

Jul 9, 2016

John Eddie Hayden age 67 of Cottage Grove passed away on July 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Anna Hayden (nee Pizzuti)and sister Mary Jo Anderson. Survived by wife of 42 years, Deb; daughters Sarah (Ryan) McNally, Lindsey Hayden, and Carol Hayden, beloved grandson Elliot McNally; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday July 18...

Charlene Brose

Charlene Brose

Jul 9, 2016

Charlene Ann Brose, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 9, 2016 at the Woodbury Care Center. Funeral service will be 11 am, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Christ The Lord Lutheran Church, 9998 – 90th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 9 am until the time of service. Private...

Warren Zeimet

Warren Zeimet

Jul 5, 2016

Warren G. Zeimet, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from lung cancer. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; parents, Eugene and Edna; brothers, Gene, Mike, Donald, Jack, and Jim; sisters, Anne, Bev, and Virginia. Survived by daughter, Sharon Hobbs; proud of his Eagle Scout sons, Terry (Lenore), Daniel, Jeffrey, and Edward; sisters-in-law, Mary...

Leonard Froyum

Leonard Froyum

Jul 1, 2016

Leonard M. Froyum, age 82, 50 year resident of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Sue (nee Hadrich); parents, Melvin and Grace (nee Lynch). Survived by longtime companion, Martha J. Collins; children, Joanna Froyum (Brad Richard), Tom (Barb), and Sue (Ron) Mausolf; grandchildren, Sara (Allen) Martinson, Travis Froyum, Jessica (Tom) Schmitz,...

Marcellus Shay

Marcellus Shay

Jun 27, 2016

Marcellus (John) Shay, age 89, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (Pat). Survived by children, Debbie (Dave) Spiess, Ronnie (Traci), Robert, and Sheri (Mark) Redding; grandchildren, Michelle (Scott), Melonie (Andy), Ryan (Shirvana), Leah, Ryan (Cassie), Renee (Josh), Connor (Nichole), Kayla, Eric, and Matthew; 12 great grandchildren; and many friends....

Hubert Hovde

Hubert Hovde

Jun 27, 2016

Hubert "Herb" Otto Hovde passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2016 in Hastings, MN reuniting with his wife Marge, who died 2 weeks ago. They were married for 71 years. Herb was eldest born child to Otto & Esther (Brunn) Hovde on May 21, 1923 in Menomonie, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm in Durand, WI. He met Marge...

Shirley Cockrell

Shirley Cockrell

Jun 27, 2016

Shirley A. Cockrell 80 of Cottage Grove, MN formerly of New Mexico & Missouri died peacefully on June 27, 2016 at Norris Square in Cottage Grove, MN. Shirley was born on September 14, 1935 to Floyd & Evelyn (Anderson) Godel in Warren, MN. She graduated from Warren High School in 1953 and attended Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis....

Gloria Krueger

Gloria Krueger

Jun 27, 2016

Gloria J. Krueger 73 of Inver Grove Heights formerly of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2016 in Inver Grove Heights Minnesota at the age of 73. Gloria was born October 8, 1942 to John & Ethel (VanVoorhis) Smith in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in St. Paul attending Johnson High School. She was a longtime employee...

Mason Maki

Mason Maki

Jun 24, 2016

Mason R. Maki, age 22 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2016. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park as well as...

LaVerne Imholte

LaVerne Imholte

Jun 23, 2016

LaVerne C. Imholte, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully June 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park). Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage...

James Holmes Jr

James Holmes Jr

Jun 21, 2016

James Roland Holmes Jr., age 56, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, James Sr. and Sharon; brother-in-law, Rory Clark; and nephew, Rocky Clark. Survived by children, Jeremie (Art) and Cheri (Jen), and their mother, Pam (John) Dupre; siblings, Vicki (Harvey) Rediske, Joe, Tina Clark, Tim (Kelly), Becky (Steve) Donndelinger, Jerry,...

Delner Danielson

Delner Danielson

Jun 15, 2016

Delner L. Danielson, loving husband, father and grandpa, age 83 of Woodbury died on June 15, 2016. Funeral service 4:00 pm Saturday, June 18, 2016 at ST. ANDREW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1000 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment Newport Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Delner was born 10/26/32 in Starbuck, Minnesota to Earl and...

Margel Hovde

Margel Hovde

Jun 13, 2016

Margel "Marge" Hovde (nee: Tennis) 93 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2016. Marge was born January 27, 1923 to William & Hazel (Todd) Tennis in Easton, Minnesota. She grew up in Mankato and moved to St. Paul in 1942. She met Hubert Hovde Sr. while working at Villaume in St. Paul and they married...

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