Obituaries

Robert Monjeau

Robert Monjeau

Dec 31, 2015

Robert "Bob" M. Monjeau, age 86, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Ester; father and mother-in-law; Milt and Ollie Bernier; brother-in-law, Dr. Ronald Bernier; son-in-law, Dwain Kuhn Sr.; many aunts; uncles; relatives; friends; and neighbors. Survived by his loving wife, Donna; children, Debby (special friend, Bob),...

Ervin Konobeck

Ervin Konobeck

Dec 28, 2015

Ervin C Konobeck 79, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully December 28 at United Hospital one day shy of his 80th birthday. He was born in St. Paul to Carl & Anna and grew up in Scandia where he developed a passion and love for horses. Ervin met Mary Lou in 1954 and they married in St. Paul in 1956. He...

Duane Cozad

Duane Cozad

Dec 27, 2015

Duane E. Cozad, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 27, 2015 at his home under hospice care. Funeral will be 10 am, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to the service...

Richard Kveton

Richard Kveton

Dec 26, 2015

Richard "Dick" Kveton, age 78 of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2015. He said he had no fear of death because he knew Jesus was there to welcome him home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road in Woodbury with visitation starting at 10 am until the time...

Tiffany Darvell

Tiffany Darvell

Dec 26, 2015

Tiffany Laura (Montbriand) Darvell passed away December 26, 2015 at her family home in Cottage Grove from health complications. A memorial service will be 1 pm, January 9, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation two hours prior. She was born to Ed Montbriand & Kitty Skow on April 3, 1978 in Edina,...

Dominic Schmit

Dominic Schmit

Dec 20, 2015

Dominic L. Schmit, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Beverly Schmit and Fran Grones; and brother, Bob. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine; children, Cindy (Ron) Reische, Steve (Cheryl), Jan (Dave) O'Ryan, Jim (Linda), and Terry (Jay) Slininger; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Bill...

Ronald Menard

Ronald Menard

Dec 19, 2015

Ronald F. Menard 81 of Cottage Grove died peacefully Dec. 19, 2015 at the VA Hospital. Ron was born September 12, 1934 in Somerset, Wisconsin to Raymond & Bernadette(Fredrickson)Menard. He grew up in the West 7th neighborhood, graduating from Monroe High School. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and the Merchant Marines. Ron married the love of...

Joanne Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Dec 19, 2015

Joanne L. Johnson, age 78, of St. Paul Park went peacefully to Heaven on December 19, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Merlin; two unborn grandchildren; and parents. Survived by children, Ricky, Debbie, David (Michele), and Jennifer (Chris) Pate; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters; and other loving family and friends. Joni remained extremely positive and courageous throughout her...

Robert Novalany

Robert Novalany

Dec 12, 2015

Robert S. Novalany, age 81 of Cottage Grove, left this world on December 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Fri., Dec. 18th at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street, Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Healtheast Hospice and...

Irma Berger

Irma Berger

Dec 11, 2015

Irma M. Berger age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 11, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at White Pine Assisted Living in Mendota Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Fri., Dec. 18th at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Thurs., Dec. 17th at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 –...

Theresa Lee

Theresa Lee

Dec 10, 2015

Theresa Louise Lee, age 76 of St. Paul, passed away Dec. 10, 2015. Funeral will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. with visitation from 9:00-11:00 am. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. She is survived by her children, Susan (Leroy), Timothy, Mike (Stacy), Gerri...

Ronald Jilk

Ronald Jilk

Dec 9, 2015

Ronald E. Jilk, age 80, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Marceline; children, DJ Dahl (Brent Mattfield), Mark, Denise (Alden) Peterson, and Donna; grandchildren, Jennifer (Martin), Kristen, Marielle (Chris), Stephanie, Madeline, and Mitchell; great grandchildren, Brandon and Evelyn; siblings, Louise Churchill, Genevieve Miller, and Clarence. Preceded in...

Robert LaBrosse

Robert LaBrosse

Dec 9, 2015

Robert P. LaBrosse, age 90 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away December 9, 2015. Funeral mass will be 11 am, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holly Ave, St. Paul Park, with visitation starting at 9:30. Interment will be held at a later date in Duluth, MN. Robert Peter LaBrosse was born in...

Helen Karp

Helen Karp

Dec 8, 2015

Helen Anita Karp (Brotzler) Age 96, of St. Paul Park Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma And Great-Great Grandma Passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 at her home. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Charles "Ray"; daughter, Diane (Fred) Arndt; parents, George and Anita; brothers, Harold and Lawrence; granddaughter and grandson. Loving mother to Tim (Kathy), Terry, Deborah (Dennis)...

Harry Larson

Harry Larson

Dec 7, 2015

Harry O. Larson, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 7, 2015 at Cerenity Senior Care- Marion of Saint Paul. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Diane. Loving father to Susan (Scott) Shea and Mike (Charlotte); proud grandpa to Conor Shea. Harry will be remembered for being a loving and devoted family man. He enjoyed...

Esther Gredvig-Wolf

Esther Gredvig-Wolf

Dec 7, 2015

Esther Bernice Gredvig-Wolf, age 96 of Cottage Grove died peacefully on December 7, 2015. Esther was born June 18, 1919 in Halstad, Minnesota to Theodore & Linda (Melberg) Hellerud. After graduating from Halstad High School she moved to Fertile where she met her future husband Arnold Gredvig while working at the drug store. In 1949 they moved their family to...

Ralph McHattie

Ralph McHattie

Dec 2, 2015

Ralph E. McHattie, age 94, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernadine (nee Pribnow). Survived by children, Karen (Arden) Graber, Keith (Bonnie), and Barb (Bryan) Olson; five "beautiful granddaughters"; three "handsome grandsons"; five great grandchildren; sister, Emily Wolterstorff; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Benson and...

Larry Poziembo

Larry Poziembo

Nov 30, 2015

Larry J Poziembo 64 of Cottage Grove died peacefully November 30 in the care of his loving family. Survived by loving wife Patti; sons Brad, Greg(Jenn); 2 grandchildren. Funeral service 11am Friday at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St S. Cottage Grove) with a gathering time starting at 10am. Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Friends in...

Sharon VonSpreecken

Sharon VonSpreecken

Nov 30, 2015

VonSpreecken(nee; Weller) Sharon M 72 of Willernie formerly of Newport passed away on November 30, 2015 at her home in Willernie. She is survived by her loving sons Scott & Guy(Nancy); siblings Kitty, Warren(Kelly), Judy(Bob) Prudy; many nieces & nephews; lifelong friends Alfreida Griffey, Jeanne Beckman; furry companions Bandit, Breezy & Elvis. Preceded in death by husband Richard J.; parents...

Janet Wasylishin

Janet Wasylishin

Nov 28, 2015

Janet M. Wasylishin, age 71 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away Nov. 28, 2015 at United Hospital following brief bout with cancer. VISITATION will be 4-7 pm on Wed., Dec. 2, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with the FUNERAL at 11 am Thurs., Dec. 3 also at the funeral home with visitation one...

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