Obituaries
Charlotte Olson-Larson
Apr 2, 2016
Charlotte Olson-Larson, age 59 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2016 at United Hospital. Funeral 11 am Thurs., April 7, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. A very special thank you from the family to all of the health providers for...
Joshua Koehler
Mar 27, 2016
Joshua C. Koehler 27 of Rosemount formerly of Cottage Grove Died accidentally March 27, 2016. Josh was born March 26, 1989 to Karen & Noe in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Cottage Grove attending Park High School, graduating in 2007. He married his high school sweetheart Samantha Theno in Cancun, Mexico on January 22, 2016. Josh loved to...
Bernie Poganski
Mar 26, 2016
Bernie Poganski, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Bernadine was born September 20, 1936 in St. Martin, MN, the daughter of Walter and Eliza (nee Brown) Determan. She was raised in St. Martin and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1954. On August 24, 1957 she was united in marriage with Louis Poganski...
Jon Erickson
Mar 25, 2016
Jon Curtis Erickson, age 52, of Cottage Grove, finally made the "Winners Circle" on March 25, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Harold. Survived by mother, Alice; siblings, Ann (Pete) Schommer, Todd (Glenda) Erickson, and Joy (Mike Salwasser); nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many other extended family and caring friends. Jon struggled with depression for many years and is now...
Bertha Pike
Mar 25, 2016
Bertha "Lucille" Pike, age 95, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Oakdale & Cottage Grove, MN. Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016. Lucille was born to parents, Gustav and Ida (nee Carlson) Holmstrom on May 27, 1920 in Hastings, MN. She married Walter Pike on August 30, 1945 in St. Paul, MN. They lived there until 1960, and...
Margaret Mooney
Mar 17, 2016
Margaret Mooney, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4-8 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2016 (TODAY) at...
Viann Ruiz
Mar 14, 2016
Viann Rachelle Ruiz died peacefully on March 14, 2016 at her home in Newport. She was born to Gary & Diane (Hostetler) Ruiz on April 10, 1963 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Viann worked for many years in medical transcription and secretary services before transitioning to full time mother. She loved spending time soaking up the sun in her garden swing,...
UnaLane Schneider
Mar 13, 2016
UnaLane Mae Schneider, age 85, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Marian Care Center in St. Paul. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, George; and great grandson, Cameron. Survived by children, Robin (Mark) Sampson, Paul (Joanne), and Kent (Jeanine); grandchildren, Ryan (fiancée, Brittany Sweney), Ashley (Zach) Sietmann, Brandt Sampson,...
Rosalie Bullert
Mar 12, 2016
Lee (Rosalie) Bullert (nee Rennells), age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2016 at Cerenity- Marian Care Center in St. Paul. Rosalie "Lee" Kay Rennells was born December 6, 1946 in Wayzata, Minnesota. She was baptized on March 30, 1947 and confirmed on June 5, 1960 at The Evangelical & Reformed Church in Lester Prairie. Lee...
Gerard Schmit
Mar 12, 2016
Gerard B. Schmit 62 of Aurora, Colorado formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died peacefully on March 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by dad Marcel. Survived by mom Mildred; siblings Joe (Patty), Dan, Michelle (Steve) Borowicz, Mary (Mike) Langevin, Ann (Bob) Meehl. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends; furry...
Rosemary Aus
Mar 5, 2016
Rosemary Ann Aus, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away March 5, 2016 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials are...
Timothy Coakley
Mar 2, 2016
Timothy Richard Coakley, age 76, of Bella Vista, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2016. He died at home surrounded by family members who loved him dearly. He was born April 20, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late William and Frances Coakley. He moved from Oakdale, Minnesota to Bella Vista, Arkansas in...
Dave Schirra
Mar 1, 2016
Dave Schirra, age 64, of Cottage Grove, moved on to Heaven on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Joseph; and father-in-law, Edward Snyder. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Jeannine; sons, Michael (Erin McGovern and son, Dylan) and Nicholas (Katie); grandson, Gavin; mother, Madelyn; brother, Thomas (Sinda); mother-in-law, Maureen Snyder; nieces; nephews; and many other extended...
Nathan Fihn
Feb 28, 2016
Nathan T. Fihn 22 of Newport died unexpectedly on Feb. 28, 2016. Nathan was born the youngest of three to Tim & Teresa(Pontrelli) Fihn on June 30, 1993. He graduated from East Ridge in 2011 and worked for TCF Bank at the Richfield branch. Nathan had a passion for life, always planning a social outing with family and friends and...
Craig Young
Feb 26, 2016
Craig G Young 53 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully Feb. 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born April 23, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lester & Helen (Birmingham) Young. He was the fourth of five children and grew up on St. Paul's East side. After graduating Harding High School in 1980 he attended the University of...
Arlean Kropelnicki
Feb 25, 2016
Arlean C. Kropelnicki, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Survived by husband of 62 years, William; children, Douglas (Rebecca), Wayne, Donna (Dennis) Post, and Beth (Mike) Vinje; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Delia Nelson; and many other family and friends. Funeral Service...
Delores Oldenburg
Feb 21, 2016
Delores A. Oldenburg, age 79, of Newport passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and brother. Visitation 4-8 PM, Monday, February 29, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint...
Joanne Zarske
Feb 21, 2016
Joanne M.Zarske (nee: Swearingen)81 of Cottage Grove died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Feb. 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Robert; sons Steve, Tom; siblings Geraldine Godfrey, Tom. Survived by children Theresa, Jeff (Cathy); grandchildren Bob(Amber), Kristen (Mike), Robert; great grandchildren Willow, Liam, Ava; brother Sonny (Norma); brother in law Dick Godfrey; former son in law Tim Shannon....
Elizabeth Klug
Feb 16, 2016
Elizabeth "Katie" Klug, age 84 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 16, 2016 surrounded by many of her loving children and grandchildren. Elizabeth Catherine (Roeser) Klug was born April 9, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Jane (Walsh) Roeser and grew up in the Como area of St. Paul. Elizabeth was united in marriage to Edward Klug on...
LaMar Lawson
Feb 15, 2016
LaMar, Frank "Sparkie" Lawson 71 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on February 15, 2016 after a 2 year battle with colon and stomach cancer. Preceded in death by mother Lillian and step father Frank. Survived by loving wife Lorraine of 51 years; siblings Barbara (Henry) Miller, Patricia (John) Holzem, Mary Jo Vavaro;...
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