Obituaries

Irene Schultz

Irene Schultz

Jun 7, 2016

Irene Schultz, age 94 formerly of Olivia passed away June 7, 2016 at The Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be 10:30 am, Monday, June 20, 2016 at...

Rocky Clark

Rocky Clark

Jun 6, 2016

Rocky (Rory Jr.) Clark, age 34, of St. Paul Park, died unexpectedly of heart complications on June 6, 2016. Survived by daughters, Kaitlyn and Hailey Nielsen, and their mom, Kerri Nielsen; mother, Tina Clark; sister, Amanda Jacobsen (Josh Johnson); nieces, Pheobe and Brooklyn Jacobsen; and nephew, James Mlenek. Visitation 4-8 PM, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 and continues at 10 AM,...

Daniel Wilharber

Daniel Wilharber

Jun 5, 2016

Daniel John Wilharber 68 of Woodbury formerly of Cottage Grove, died peacefully June 5, 2016 surrounded by his family. Dan was born July 17, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Albert & Oronell(Johnson)Wilharber. He grew up in West St. Paul, and graduated from Sibley High School in 1965. Shortly after high school he met Elizabeth "Betty" Linson, they married the...

Edward Zacharias

Edward Zacharias

Jun 3, 2016

Edward Zacharias, 80, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born on May 19, 1936 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba to Peter and Katherine Zacharias. Ed grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. On September 12, 1963, he married Doreen Draper in Winnipeg. In 1969, they moved to Cottage Grove and Ed worked at 3M in Maplewood as a...

David Martini

David Martini

Jun 3, 2016

David Martini, age 73, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Elsie; sister, Ruth; and brother, Bob. Survived by wife, Yvonne "Marty"; stepsons, Bill (Diane) Williams and Mark (Jen) Williams; grandchildren, Paul and Alayna Williams. David taught for 34 years in the South Washington County Schools. Gathering of family...

Ruth Dobin

Ruth Dobin

May 29, 2016

Ruth J. Dobin, age 83, of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Earl; parents, Anthony and Rugna Wagner; brothers, William and James Wagner. Survived by children, Michael, Patricia (David) Thomas, Douglas (Patricia), Steven (Sara), and Craig; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Raymond (Betty) Wagner,...

Jane Hennen

Jane Hennen

May 29, 2016

Jane M. Hennen, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully May 29, 2016. Memorial mass will be 11:00 am, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Jane...

H. Robinson

H. Robinson

May 26, 2016

H. Byron Robinson, age 93 of St. Paul Park, was greeted in heaven by many beloved pets on May 26, 2016. Memorial service will be 3 pm, Wednesday, June 1st at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with a reception following. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials be...

Edward Rodd

Edward Rodd

May 22, 2016

Rodd, Edward F. 86 of Cottage Grove, peacefully passed away surrounded by his daughters on May 22, 2016. Edward was the second born to Edmond & Mae (Whitaker)on March 23, 1930. He grew up in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, Michigan. After graduating from High School Edward served his Country in the US Army, where he met Liliana Scarcelli...

Lois Quinn

Lois Quinn

May 19, 2016

Lois Mae (Gregerson) Quinn Long-time resident of St. Paul Park, 94 years old, passed away May 19, 2016. Born on September 8, 1921 in Baldwin, Wisconsin to Hans and Hazel Gregerson. Joined in wedlock to Thomas Joseph Quinn on Valentine's Day, 1946. She was preceded in death by husband Tom, and brothers Don and Perk Gregerson and is survived by...

Beverly Farone

Beverly Farone

May 17, 2016

Beverly Farone, age 76, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by mother, Eileen Thompson. Survived by husband of 54 years, Douglas Sr. "Bill"; children, Doug Jr. (Leslie), Linda (Gary) Mischke, Michael (Theresa), and John (Dawn Walker); many grandchildren; brother, Donald (Sandy) Thompson; sister, Joanne (Wayne)...

Louise Holz

Louise Holz

May 13, 2016

Louise Bertha Holz, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral service 11 am, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury. Visitation will be Monday 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior to the service...

Anthony Tischler

Anthony Tischler

May 11, 2016

Anthony L. Tischler, age 59 of Zimmerman, formerly of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2016. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Anthony Lawrence Tischler was born May 15, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lawrence and Lillian (DelCastillo) Tischler. He...

Dorothy Thommes

Dorothy Thommes

May 10, 2016

Dorothy E. Thommes, age 98 of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Morton Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2016. Private family memorial services will be held. Dorothy Emily (Lang) Thommes was born December 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Emma (Silhanek) Lang. She grew up in Riverside, Illinois and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School. Dorothy was...

Marlys Stein

Marlys Stein

May 7, 2016

Marlys Gail Stein 79 of Hudson, Fl formerly of Cottage Grove, MN. Born April 25, 1937 in Slayton, MN. Preceded in death by parents Albin & Jennie Nelson; sister Muriel Manuel; brother James; daughter Karla; husbands Glen and Carl Danes; 16 Aunts & Uncles. Survived by son John; grandchildren Jonathon, Jessica(Kevin)Jessen, Angie, Casey, Sunny. 5 nephews; 1 niece; sister in...

Brian Orton

Brian Orton

May 7, 2016

Brian D. Orton was born in St. Paul, MN on March 24, 1965 and passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He is survived by parents, Douglas and Doris; older brother, Rodney (Bobbi Snider); and fiancée, Theresa Smiley. He graduated from St. Paul Park High School in 1982 and then graduated from St. Paul Technical College...

Rory Williams

Rory Williams

May 4, 2016

Rory James Williams, age 2, of Cottage Grove, MN, gained his wings peacefully while in his mother's arms on Tuesday, May 4, 2016. He was born in St. Paul, MN on May 16, 2013 to Beth Ness and TaJuan Williams. Preceded in death by great grandparents Albert and Joan Ness, James and Janet Finch. Rory is survived his sister Reibi...

Tim Haley

Tim Haley

May 2, 2016

Tim Haley, age 68, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 2, 2016 under the care of his loving wife. Preceded in death by parents, Jim "Clem" and Jane; and brother, Billy. Survived by wife, Denise; daughter, Tamara (Bob) Cheney; and son, Chris (Kristy); grandchildren, Ana (Alex), Jackie, Toni, and Deaven; and sister,...

Walter Kessler

Walter Kessler

May 2, 2016

Walter (Wally) E. Kessler Age 85, died on May 2nd 2016. Wally was born on May 27th, 1930 in Wilmer, PA to John Sr. and Florence (Riely). He was a U.S. Army Sergeant and a Korean War Veteran. While serving in the Army, Wally met and married Berenice Quittem on November 1st, 1951. Wally retired from Cenex Corporation. Wally was...

John Affolter

John Affolter

Apr 30, 2016

John E. Affolter, 68 of Woodbury died April 30, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He is preceded in death by parents Ervin & Evelyn (ZumBerge); brother Richard. Survived by brother Chester; 3 nephews. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, May 5 at Kok Funeral Home (1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park) with visitation starting at 10am. Interment Newport Cemetery....

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