Obituaries

Rita Ostrowski

Rita Ostrowski

Jul 21, 2015

Rita O. Ostrowski, a beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Monday, July 27, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with burial at the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

Kenneth Schneider

Kenneth Schneider

Jul 20, 2015

Kenneth E. Schneider Age 85, of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 20, 2015. Preceded in death by grandsons, Richard William and Ryan Derek. Survived by children, Douglas, Kathleen, Nancy, and David; and their families; brother, Carroll; aunt, Margaret; and his cat, Toby. Please join his family and friends to share...

Phillip Johnson

Phillip Johnson

Jul 16, 2015

Phillip M. Johnson died peacefully on July 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to George & Ruth(Nelson) Johnson on August 7, 1924 in Regina Saskatchewan and spent most of his life in St. Paul. Phill worked for Burlington Northern as a Railroad clerk. He loved to spend time sailing on Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear...

Lucille Belden

Lucille Belden

Jul 14, 2015

Lucille Boyd Belden, of Newport, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by children, Gordon and Kay; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Church of St. Mary of St. Paul, 261 8th St. E., St. Paul, MN 55101 with visitation beginning at 9...

Theodore Sobiech

Theodore Sobiech

Jul 13, 2015

Theodore "Ted" Sobiech Age 82, of St. Paul Park Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandpa Passed away suddenly on July 13, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Rose; siblings, Florence Medley, Marcella Kaiser, Ed, George, Ray, Delores Wieczorek, and Betty Koenig. Survived by wife of 51 years, Arlene; children, Joy (Mike) McGowan, Dan (Deb), and Kim Sobiech (Mike Crow);...

Deborah Hays

Deborah Hays

Jul 3, 2015

Deborah K. Hays, age 65 of Cottage Grove, passed away on July 3, 2015 while on her dream vacation at Yellowstone National Park. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior. Memorial donations are preferred and will be directed to the Shriners Hospital for...

Glen Vollmer

Glen Vollmer

Jul 3, 2015

Glen Vollmer, age 58, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth. Survived by mother, Cora; sisters, Shannon (Gene) Bahr, Tracy, and Kelly; nieces and nephew. The family would like to sincerely thank all who have helped them throughout Glen's journey. Memorial Mass 11 AM, Thursday,...

Kenneth Bruhn

Kenneth Bruhn

Jul 3, 2015

Kenneth "Kenny" Bruhn, age 66, of Newport, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 3, 2015. Survived by parents, George and Patricia; his love, Mary Lou Haberkorn; children, Angela (Amir Davarparast), William, and Kathalenna Bruhn; step children, Jody (Mike) Gruber, and JR Haberkorn; seven grandchildren; one great grandbaby; brother, George and sister, Cynthia (Steve)...

Sara Totino

Sara Totino

Jul 3, 2015

Sara Nicolazzi Totino, age 47, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Theresa Nicolazzi. Survived by husband, Mark; children, Jordan Ostrowski (Kayleigh Liptrott), Nicole Wynsteker, Kara (Jake) Melchert, Rachel Wynsteker (fiancé, Jon Erickson), Nathan, and Jenna Totino; granddaughter, Callie Rae; father, John Nicolazzi; brother, James Nicolazzi; and nephew, Nick...

Richard Rassett

Richard Rassett

Jul 1, 2015

Richard J. Rassett, age 74, of St. Paul Park died July 1, 2015. Memorial Gathering 6-8 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. Gathering of Family & Friends Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00...

Katharina Bourgoin

Katharina Bourgoin

Jun 30, 2015

Katharina "Kitty" Bourgoin, age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy. Survived by children, Mary, Chuck (Kathy), Tom (Pat), Dave (Debbie), Sheila Farah, and Chris (Julie); 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Kitty will be missed deeply by all whom knew...

Charlotte Reibel

Charlotte Reibel

Jun 28, 2015

Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma & Great-Great Grandma, Charlotte Dorothy (Hane) Reibel, age 98, a longtime resident of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on June 28th 2015 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Maplewood. Heaven has a new guest of honor today! Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at St. Thomas...

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Jun 28, 2015

Richard A. "Smokey" Carlson, age 59 of Cottage Grove, passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 28, 2015. Memorial service will be 6:30 pm, July 6, 2015 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 615 Vermillion St., Hastings, with visitation starting at 3:00 pm until the time of service. Richard was born September 15, 1955 to Raymond and Lucille...

Arthur McKusick

Arthur McKusick

Jun 25, 2015

Arthur L. McKusick, Age 68 of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, Passed away June 25, 2015. Memorial service will be 11 am, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Crossroads Church, 5900 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129 with visitation one hour prior. Arthur Lee McKusick was born September 22, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dean and Lucille (Johnson) McKusick and...

Curtis Young Sr

Curtis Young Sr

Jun 25, 2015

Curtis A. Young Sr., age 68 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 25, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 30th at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with a masonic service at 7:00 pm. Funeral at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 1st at the funeral home with...

Vergene Olson

Vergene Olson

Jun 21, 2015

Vergene "Jean" Olson, age 88, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Seymour; parents; and twin sister, Virginia "Dina" Price. Survived by children, Judy (Clyde) Annala, Cathy (Greg) Conrad, Diane (Mark) Mailand, Keith (Claire), and Kevin (Deborah); many grandchildren; great grandchildren;...

Paul Gaarder

Paul Gaarder

Jun 20, 2015

Paul D. Gaarder, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2015. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Yennie); parents, Andrew & Hazel (Swensrud); sisters, Adeline Rundquist and Lorraine Tobias; brothers, Arvie and Dean. Survived by children, Paul, Phillip (Vicki), Peter (Jill), Thomas (Julia), and Hope (Michael) Olson; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters,...

James McCartin

James McCartin

Jun 17, 2015

James "Jim" McCartin, age 85, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Honora; and sister, Joan Nelson. Survived by beloved wife of 63 years, Sally; daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Scott) Kophamer and Julie Russell; sisters, Marge (Ed) Stanley and Mary Patricia McCartin; numerous nieces, nephews, and four legged companions. Jim will...

E. Wain

E. Wain

Jun 13, 2015

E. Marcine Mc Wain, age 96, a long time resident of St. Paul Park, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Boutwell's Landing in Oak Park Heights. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be at the Newport...

Shirley Nelson

Shirley Nelson

Jun 13, 2015

Shirley Mae Meissner Nelson, age 79 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 18, 6pm at Presbyterian Homes (Norris Square), 8200 Hadley Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Our Mother was one of the most amazing woman we have ever known. She...

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