Obituaries
Joanne M. Dingle
Dec 31, 2023
Joanne M. Dingle (nee Petterson), age 87, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Dingle Sr.; daughter, Vicki Tighe; son-in-law, Joel Mickelson; daughter-in-law, Joan Dingle; and siblings, Robert Petterson, Ronald “Teeter” Petterson, and Jeanette Finnane.
Survived by children, Kathleen...
William Bradley Roy
Dec 30, 2023
William Bradley Roy, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023.
Private family services will be held.
William is survived by his wife of 47 years, Michelle; son Gabriel; daughter Kearstin; brothers David (Vera) Roy and John (Barb) Roy; sister-in-law Helen as well as many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents...
David Raymond Lambach
Dec 29, 2023
David Raymond Lambach passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on December 29th, 2023. It is impossible to put into words the significance of David's life. He was a very proud, private, humble, loving, and caring man. His quick wit and one-liners kept us all on our toes. He was married to the love of his life, Terri Jo,...
Catherine "Katie" Bjork
Dec 28, 2023
Catherine "Katie" Bjork, age 91, of Newport, our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 28, 2023.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, January 19, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S; Cottage Grove, MN. Funeral Service at 11:00 am Saturday, January 20, 2024 also at Kok Funeral Home with one...
Adam Frederick King
Dec 28, 2023
Adam King, age 46 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Adam was born on May 11, 1977, to the parents Frederick and Mollie (Rodriguez) King in San Diego, California. He was a part of the Sioux Nation in North Dakota. Adam was very passionate about his heritage and where he came from. He passed this...
Doreen Marie Bebeau
Dec 25, 2023
Doreen Marie Bebeau,
Age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2023.
Doreen was a devoted wife, beloved mother and proud grandmother.
She graduated from Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul, MN. She worked as a waitress at Yarusso’s, her family’s Italian restaurant, with many neighborhood friends and family members. Doreen also spent part of...
Joseph Karp Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
Joseph John Karp Jr.
71 years old. Beloved father, grandfather, great grand father, brother, uncle and friend. Died in hospice care in his home on Dec 23.
Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Kathleen, his parents Joseph and Marie Karp, sisters Rose Denninger and Jean Schottmuller, and brother Anthony Karp. Joe is survived by his three sons...
Pa. Taiwo Abodunde
Dec 21, 2023
Pa. Taiwo Akinremi Abodunde of Oakdale, passed away December 21, 2023.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 pm with a "Service of Song" from 6:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. The funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Christ Church International, 3015 13th Avenue S.,...
James "Jim" Eugene Borofka
Dec 19, 2023
James Eugene Borofka, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota journeyed peacefully onto his next life on December 19, 2023. Jim was born in 1936 in Rice Lake Wisconsin. After growing up as a dairy farmer’s son on Tuscobia Lake Farm, now recognized as a Century Farm, Jim drove to Rockford Illinois where he captured the heart of Janice Willard. He spent his...
Richard James Tanner
Dec 14, 2023
Richard J. "Dick" Tanner, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove with visitation beginning an hour prior to the service.
Dick was born May 12, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN to Roy Tanner and Anna...
Robert Henry
Dec 9, 2023
ROBERT FRANK HENRY (BOB) Bob Henry, Age 76, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully December 09, 2023 at Regions Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 08,1947 in Bakersfield California, son of Henry F Goldammer and LaFrance A Eisenbrand.
Bob graduated from Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo, Illinois, class of 1965. Following his passion for cars...
Ann Marie Mattson
Dec 9, 2023
Ann Marie Mattson, age 68, of Cottage Grove, found peace on Saturday, December 9, 2023, after struggling with Primary Progressive Aphasia (Frontal Lobe Dementia).
Preceded in death by parents, George "Judd" and Grace Pribyl; and brother, Donald Pribyl. Survived by son, Jordan (Alicia) Mattson; daughter, Jacqueline "Jacqui" Mattson; siblings, Patti Pribyl-Brown (Jim Brown) and Jeff (Nancy) Pribyl; sister-in-law, Anna...
Chad Chambless
Dec 8, 2023
Chad Chambless
Age 44, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic motorcycle accident on December 8, 2023.
Chad is survived by his parents, Mel and Linda Chambless; his two daughters, Julianna and Jocelynn Chambless; and sister, Cody Peterson (Derek).
A private Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date.
Mary Jane Thielen
Dec 7, 2023
Mary Jane Thielen (nee Pfeifer), age 89, of Saint Paul Park and formerly of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, in Woodbury, Minnesota. Born on May 19, 1934, in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Mary Jane was the embodiment of kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. She married the love of her life, George Thielen...
Richard Atwood
Dec 7, 2023
Richard Atwood, age 88, of Cottage Grove and formally of East St. Paul, passed away on December 7th, 2023
He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma; daughter, Wendy Koskey; and sister Claudette Maerz (Eugene)
Richard is survived by his daughters, Linda Sarazin, Shari (Joe) Nagy, Rebecca DeBace, son-in-law John Koskey; brother, Robert Atwood (Ann); grandchildren, Keith (Daisy), Jennifer,...
Donald "Don" G. Geislinger
Dec 6, 2023
Donald "Don" G. Geislinger, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in his residence at Norris Square on Wednesday December 6, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1937, in Watkins, Minnesota to Leo and Mildred Geislinger. He was the eldest of eight children.
Don began life growing up on the family farm in Watkins, MN...
Louis Curtis
Dec 5, 2023
Louis Richard Curtis, age 98, died peacefully on December 5, 2023.
Louis was born on August 30, 1925, in Minneapolis. He and his wife Marion raised their family in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Louis proudly served in the US Navy for both WWII and the Korean conflict.
Louis is preceded in death by his wife Marion (Carroll) Curtis, his parents Waldo...
Judith "Judy" Edna Bishop
Dec 5, 2023
Judith “Judy” Bishop formerly of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away with family at her bedside on Tuesday December 5th, 2023, at the age of 84.
Preceded in death by her son Dave Bishop and parents Arthur & Katherine Trowbridge. Judy is survived by her husband of 60 years Dan Bishop, daughter, Bonnie DeKoster (John), grandson Evan Jorgenson, and...
Antoinette Alicia Knutson
Dec 2, 2023
Our beloved sister, aunt and friend Antoinette "Annie" Knutson, age 63 of St. Paul Park passed away December 2, 2023 in her home after a long battle fighting several health issues.
Annie was born to Orville and Marjorie (Frank) Knutson on December 9, 1959 in Hastings, Minnesota. She graduated from nursing school and became an LPN. Annie was very...
Barbara Ann Hugare
Nov 28, 2023
Barbara Hugare, of Cottage Grove, MN peacefully passed away on her 86th birthday with family and friends by her side on November 28, 2023.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Lighthouse Baptist Church - 9979 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service at the church. Private...
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