Obituaries
William Rhode
Sep 1, 2015
William K. Rhode, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sept. 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S.,...
Dennis Nutzman
Aug 31, 2015
Dennis W. Nutzman age 55 Born on July 13, 1960 in St. Paul, MN, Dennis passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Delwin and mother, Betty. Survived by daughters Angela (Brad) Zielinski and Amanda (Jeremy) Stankoski, granddaughters Elizabeth and Emily Zielinski, siblings Debbie (Bob), Inez, Donald (Debbie), Delrae (Dave), Ralph (Kim), Larry...
Linda LaDoux
Aug 27, 2015
Linda M. Ladoux, age 64, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Angela Herzberg. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Milton; sons, Geno (Carrie) and Chris; grandsons, Corey Polstein and Cameron LaDoux; father, Art Herzberg; siblings, Debbie (Richard) Evans, Ricky Herzberg, Jeffrey Herzberg, Thomas (Marilyn) Herzberg, and Pamela Herzberg;...
Cecilia Wolford
Aug 26, 2015
Cecilia C. Wolford, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Margaret Anderson. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Earl; sons, Earl (Denise), James, and Nick (Christina); grandchildren, Cathy, Connor, Keira, and Chelsea Husted; sister, Ann Marie (Duane) Johnson; special niece, Teresa Hall;...
E. Mueller
Aug 23, 2015
E. Elaine Mueller, age 91, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Winfred and Marie Carlson; sisters, Dorothy Marchi Swisher, and Eloise Hammond. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Gerald; children, Richard (Linda), Ronald, Thomas (Marilyn), Diane (Robert) Nelson, William (Mary), and Julie (Paul) Hennen; 21 grandchildren; and...
Virginia Vruno
Aug 22, 2015
Virginia 'Ginny' Vruno, 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully after a year-long battle with cancer on August 22nd, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Vruno Sr., and survived by her children Harlen (Ellen) Hegdal, Susan (Scott) Bailey, Linda (Paul) Heidelberger and Nikole Nickle. Ginny had many grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved dearly. She...
Vivian Raaf
Aug 18, 2015
Raaf, Vivian "Jean" 85, passed away peacefully August 18, 2015. Jean was born December 13, 1929 to Leard & Hazel (Ashbaugh)Byers in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She served in the US Navy from 1950-1954, and moved to Minnesota after being discharged where she raised her three boys in the Woodbury area. She is survived by her loving sons Joe, Jim (Jan), John...
William Dwyer
Aug 18, 2015
William "Bill" George Dwyer, age 58 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away August 18, 2015 at his home under the care of hospice and his family. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2015 from...
LeRoy LaDoucer
Aug 15, 2015
LeRoy Joseph LaDoucer of St. Paul died at his home on August 15, 2015. He was born to LeRoy & Louise (Carey) on February 27, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by children Angelia, Chad, Casey, Amy, Keirsten; siblings Gene (Marlyss), Holy (Earnest) Walker, Yvonne (Ramon)Perez, Rick. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Patricia Lacy...
Susan Lowe
Aug 13, 2015
Susan L. Lowe (nee Kostohryz), age 56, of Cottage Grove, passed away on August 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Beverly; and granddaughter, Addisyn Paananen. Survived by John Foster; daughters, Tara (Steve) Paananen, Kelly O'Connor (Tim Foster), and Krista Boland (Jeremy Bourasa); John's sons, Brian (Laura)...
Daniel Kemp
Aug 12, 2015
Daniel Hart Kemp, age 82, of Cottage Grove, passed away on August 12, 2015 after a short illness. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carol; brother, Bud (Perl); sister, Lucy Cochran; and parents, Perl and Elizabeth. He will be deeply missed by daughter, Jane (Roger Brown); sister, Betty Balliet; nieces; nephews; and many good friends. Memorial Service...
Joseph Adams
Aug 11, 2015
Joseph A. Adams, age 83, longtime resident of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2015. Survived by wife of 47 years, Judith (Mishek); children, Julia (C. Benjamin) Farrow, Susan (Lawrence) Brennan, Andrew (Leslie Camille), and Edward (Sara); grandchildren , Abigail, Joseph, Meredith, and Gabriel Farrow, Bridget and Adelaide Brennan, Caroline, David, and Charlotte Adams, Henry, Charles, and William...
Conway Monfeldt
Aug 10, 2015
Conway "Butch" Monfeldt, age 64 of St. Paul Park, passed away August 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with gathering of family and friends for one hour prior. Private interment will be at Lewis Cemetery,...
Donald Reese
Aug 9, 2015
Donald W. "D.R." Reese of St. Paul Park died August 9, 2015 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul. Donald was born to Ernest & Alice (Nicklay)on March 24, 1941 in Greenbush, Minnesota his family moved to the Forest Lake area, and he graduating from high school there in 1959. Don was a proud Army veteran. He enjoyed spending time...
Donald Langstrom
Aug 7, 2015
Donald Langstrom, age 78 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on August 7, 2015 at Region's Hospital while surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Donald...
Katherine Hollenstein
Aug 7, 2015
Katherine D. Hollenstein, age 82 of Cottage Grove, passed away Aug. 7, 2015 at home surrounded in loving support by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 9:30 am. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Katherine...
James Hayden
Aug 4, 2015
Jim Hayden, age 64 of Cottage Grove, passed away at home August 4, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Jean and brother Ron. Survived by wife, Barb and daughters Kathi (Duane) Hauer and Kerri (Mark) Block. Retired from The Toro Co in Shakoppee, MN, he was a wonderful husband and father who loved his family, friends, and...
Patricia Swanlund
Aug 4, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Swanlund, age 85 of Newport, MN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Cerenity Care Center in St. Paul. A memorial gathering will be Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 10 am-1 pm with a tribute ceremony at 12 noon at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Private family interment. Memorials are preferred to First...
Steven Leon
Aug 2, 2015
Steven G. de Leon 56 of Cottage Grove formerly of S. St. Paul, died August 2, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Survived by loving wife of 28 years Diana "Jo", children Shide, Steven Jr., Samuel, Joshua; grandchildren Alexis, Shaun, ShiAnn, Brooklyn, Alexis, Macy, Elena; parents Alfonso & Lucille; siblings Michael (Joann) Terence (Sharon), Timothy (Marilyn), Donald, Susan (Chris)...
Ginger Bauer
Jul 30, 2015
Ginger(Miller) Bauer died peacefully on July 30th, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 58. She was born December 4, 1956 to Daniel Sr. and Josephine(Alvarez)in St. Paul. Ginger grew up in South St. Paul and graduated from high school in 1975. She is a proud mother to Ian(Jamie), Angelina, Antone & Crystal; loving grandmother to Brea,...
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