Obituaries
Joanne Howe
Feb 8, 2016
Joanne R. Howe, age 69 of Cottage Grove passed away Feb. 8, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. On the day that she passed away, her 35 year battle with MS came to an end while surrounded by her family. Memorial service will be 11 am, Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Trail, Cottage Grove...
Kenneth Talcott
Feb 7, 2016
Kenneth A. Talcott 96 of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully February 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born November 22, 1919 in Superior, Wisconsin to Berndt & Ada (Johnson) Talcott. He married the love of his life Alice Jansen on June 26, 1948 in Rochester, Minnesota. They moved to Superior for 10 years and then to Cottage...
David Bloomquist
Feb 7, 2016
David J.Bloomquist 58 of Newport Went to rest February 7, 2016 surrounded by loving family. David was a 30+ year resident of Newport, known and loved by many; especially his grandchildren who knew him as their beloved Papa. He enjoyed spending his time gardening, organizing his garage, anything to do with tractors and loved to read Louis L'Amour. David was...
Anthony Mencacci
Feb 7, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Mencacci, age 45 of Cottage Grove, passed away February 7, 2016 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm at the church and also one hour prior to the...
Laurence Barnes
Feb 5, 2016
Larry, known by many as the nicest man they had ever met, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2016. Larry retired from 3M after 42 years of service. Upon retirement, he was a school bus driver for 8 years for a very special group of children. Outside of work, Larry enjoyed traveling with Kathy, including...
Lyle Baker Jr
Feb 4, 2016
Lyle Baker Jr., age 88 of Oakdale, formerly of St. Paul Park, passed away on February 4, 2016 at The Pillars in Oakdale. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior at church. Private interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery....
Michael Korf
Feb 2, 2016
Michael J. Korf, age 73 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016. Born to Julius and Lauretta Korf on January 20, 1943. He is preceded in death by wife Elizabeth "Libby" and parents. Survived by brothers, Roger (Dawna), Wayne (Jane), Paul (Kathleen); sister Mary Beth; Godchildren Michael D., Leah and Julian; as well as many nephews, nieces,...
Robert Olsen
Feb 1, 2016
Robert Russell Olsen Age 61, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota Formerly River Falls, Wisconsin Robert was born in Hudson and raised in River Falls, Wisconsin on December 15, 1954. He passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 1, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a cherished and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Always enjoyed...
Charlene Jahnke
Jan 26, 2016
Charlene A. Jahnke 74 of Cottage Grove died peacefully, January 26, 2016. Charlene was born December 19, 1941 in Chicago to Angelo & Salvatrice(Minitello)"Laura" Immordino, the youngest of two. She attended Robert A. Waller High School and graduated in January of 1960. Charlene married the boy next door, William Jahnke on October 13, 1962 at St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church...
Gurdie Braun
Jan 21, 2016
Gurdie P. Braun, age 94 of Cottage Grove, passed away Jan. 21, 2016 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Funeral service will be 11 am, Mon., Jan. 25, 2016 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Sun., Jan. 24, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove and...
Randall Bluhm
Jan 19, 2016
Randall "Randy" Bluhm, age 76 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully Jan. 19, 2016 at Regions Hospital. Memorial service 11am Friday, Jan 22 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with a visitation starting at 10am. Please join the family immediately following the service for lunch. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Randy...
Merikay Leslie
Jan 18, 2016
Merikay Leslie, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2016. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be held at Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, Wisconsin at a later date. Merikay was born September 22,...
Marcia Hopp
Jan 14, 2016
Marcia R. Hopp, age 80, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Nick and Margaret Yokanovich; brother, Bob Yokanovich; and sisters, Elaine Rambaum, Joyce Bauer, and Sharon Coen. Survived by husband of 50 years, Raymond; children, Tom (Tami), Doug (Lisa), and Nancy (Mike); grandchildren, Michael, Chrissy, Alex, Jacob, and Justin;...
Patrick O'Connor
Jan 12, 2016
Patrick J. O'Connor 57 of St. Paul was called to rest for eternity with the Lord unexpectedly on January 12, 2016. He joins in heaven his parents Timothy & Martha; granddaughter Addisyn; daughter's mother Susan Lowe. Patrick is survived by loving daughters Tara(Steve), Kelly(Tim); granddaughters Riley, Mackenzie; his girl Gwynne; brothers Tim & Mike. Patrick grew up in the Como...
Gerald McCleary
Jan 11, 2016
Gerald R. "Jerry" McCleary 73 of Cottage Grove died peacefully January 11, at Regina Care Center in Hastings. Funeral service 11:30 Friday, Jan. 15 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove) with visitation starting at 10:30. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. In lieu of flowers memorial preferred. Jerry was born September 15, 1942 in Plum City, Wisconsin...
Eugene Fredrick
Jan 7, 2016
Eugene S. Fredrick, age 76 of Newport, passed away at his home on January 7, 2016 under the care of his family, friends and hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 5-7 pm at...
Alan Manke
Jan 7, 2016
Alan B. (Lil Al) Manke Age 54, of Cottage Grove On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10 AM after a valiant battle with lung cancer, Al took his final journey home to be with his sisters, brother, father, and many friends. Survived by mother, Norma; daughter, Ashley (Phillip) Hansen; son, Deven Seifert; five grandsons; brother, Carly (Vicki Reardon); sisters, Lynn...
Clark Dobbs
Jan 5, 2016
Clark L. Dobbs, age 72, of Grey Cloud Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 5 January, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jean, two children, Will Dobbs (Karen Arntzen) and Aimee Dobbs (Luis Puga), and his grand-daughter, Lucia Puga Dobbs. Clark was born in Mankato, MN on 9 November, 1943 to Mary Evelyn and...
Mary Winmill
Jan 3, 2016
Winmill, (nee; Wilczek) Mary Jane Age 88 of Cottage Grove formerly of Alexandria & St. Paul died peacefully Jan. 3, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Florence & William Wilczek; husband Robert E.; grandson Timothy Pease; great grandson Quinton Rivera Noren. Survived by daughter Carol (Ted) Rivera; grandchildren Chris Rivera, Chad (Theresa Hoetger) Rivera, Mandy (Kevin) Gammon, Allison (Vincent) Pitoscia;...
Gerald Steffenhagen
Jan 2, 2016
Gerald Steffenhagen, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2016 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mae; and brothers, Steven and David. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jocelyn; son, Todd (Sara); daughters, Laurie (Johan) Boysen, Vicky (Adam) Skotterud, and Kari; his adored grandchildren, Terrell, Lauren,...
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