Obituaries

Jerome Kane

Jerome Kane

May 12, 2015

Jerome "Jerry" Kane, age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away on May 12, 2015 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, surrounded by his family. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th St. S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Friday, May 15, 2015 at Kok...

Diane Mattaini

Diane Mattaini

May 11, 2015

Diane J. Mattaini, age 75, of Inver Grove Heights died peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015. Diane is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Joel, Leigh and Andrew Lehman of Cottage Grove, MN and her brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Carole North. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and her brother, David North. Diane was born...

Johnathan Byrne

Johnathan Byrne

May 7, 2015

Johnathan Mitchell Byrne Age 20, of Prescott, WI Formerly of Newport, MN Passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car accident that occurred on May 7, 2015 at 5:46 PM. Survived by parents, Mitchell and Kim; sisters, Tanya and Michelle; nephews, RJ and Michael; paternal grandmother, Elaine Byrne; maternal grandparents, Richard (Pam) Peterson and Betty (Terry) Schroepfer; many aunts,...

Michael Volgren

Michael Volgren

May 7, 2015

Michael James Volgren, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at New Life Church, 6758 Bailey Rd., Woodbury. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street South, Cottage...

Thomas Nowicki

Thomas Nowicki

May 6, 2015

Thomas E. Nowicki, age 78, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 6, 2015 with his family by his side. Preceded in death by brother, Richard; sister, Joanne Palmquist; and stepson, Chris Meyers. Survived by loving wife, Jean; daughters, Michelle (John) Zalesky and Diana Ligtenberg; stepchildren, Linda Meyers, Cindy (Shawn) Mione, Greg (Kathy) Meyers, and Steve (Shelly) Meyers; many...

Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

May 5, 2015

Dennis W. Olson, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away May 5, 2015 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by brother, Bill. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marge Olson; children, Michael (Becky) and Jodi (Travis) Steele; grandchildren, Andy, Hannah, Mikaylah and Ryan; sister, Julayne (Allan) Capps; several nieces and...

Troy Henry

Troy Henry

May 4, 2015

Troy M. Henry Born September 13 1973, of Cottage Grove Beloved Son, Father, Brother & Uncle On May 4, 2015 Troy was taken from his family and friends by his love of nature and the St. Croix River. He is survived by his mother, VaLinda; father, Michael; daughter, Justice; son, Dayton; step- daughter, Rylee; beloved sister, Tanya (Raymond) Strantz; godchild/nephew,...

Adeline Albright

Adeline Albright

Apr 27, 2015

Adeline "Addie" Albright, age 92 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Funeral 11 am Friday, May 1st at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove. Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm Thurs., Apr. 30 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove and also one hour prior...

Margaret Bents

Margaret Bents

Apr 27, 2015

Margaret E. Bents, age 70 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly on Apr. 27, 2015 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1000 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, May 1, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 -80th Street S., Cottage...

Synath Khorn

Synath Khorn

Apr 26, 2015

Synath Khorn, age 29, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2015 at her home. Services will be 1:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 12 noon. Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Wednesday, May 6,...

Edna Bucholz

Edna Bucholz

Apr 24, 2015

Edna M. Bucholz, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015. Funeral Service 11 AM, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage...

Grace Lenihan

Grace Lenihan

Apr 23, 2015

Grace Heilgeist Bednarek Lenihan, age 100, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Preceded in death by husbands, Joseph, Anton Bednarek, and Warren Heilgeist Sr.; parents, Jehu and Emily Jones; eleven siblings; and daughter in-law, Judy Bednarek. Survived by sons, Warren (Peggy) of Murrieta, CA, Jerry (Leila) Bednarek of Woodbury, MN, and Roy (Margie) Bednarek of...

John Bezdicek

John Bezdicek

Apr 19, 2015

John C. Bezdicek, age 72, of Surprise, AZ formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on April 19, 2015 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by wife of 30 years, Janice; parents, Emanuel & Betty; and sister, Carol. Survived by wife, Elaine; children, Jeff (Diana'), Jerry, Joe, Jamey (Andrea), Jennifer, and Jason (Tamara); 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren;...

LeRoy Meade

LeRoy Meade

Apr 16, 2015

Roy R. Meade, age 87 of St. Paul Park died peacefully in his home on April 16, 2015. Roy was born on October 8, 1927, and spend his early years in Aitkin, MN. Graveside service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Minnesota. Roy always had a passion for country music, singing and playing guitar....

Sharron Anderson

Sharron Anderson

Apr 16, 2015

Sharron A. Anderson, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015. A memorial service will be 6 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2015 with visitation starting at 4 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. She is survived by her husband Sherwood "Woody"; Sherwood Jr (Michelle), Tonya (Dale), Karla (Joe) and Lisa; grandkids,...

Lynn Boggess

Lynn Boggess

Apr 13, 2015

Lynn M. (Euerle) Boggess, age 46 of St. Paul, passed away Apr. 13, 2015 after losing her battle with cancer. Memorial service 2 pm, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery Loving mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She is...

Carl Manke

Carl Manke

Apr 11, 2015

Carl E. Manke, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away at home on April 11, 2015. Visitation will be Thurs, April 16, 2016 from 4-7 pm with a memorial service at 7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery, Friday, April 17 at 2 pm. Carl Emil Manke was...

Nancy Lemke

Nancy Lemke

Apr 10, 2015

Nancy C. Lemke, age 79, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by daughter, Sue (Paul) Bous; grandchildren, Rebecca Hadlock (David), Chelsea Bous (Ryan), Nicole Bous (Wayne), and Tony Bous; great grandchildren, Skylar and Travis; sisters, Rosella (Robert) Harley, Marlene (Raymond) Johnson, Eunice (Calvin) Maier, and Etta Hobbick; and special friend,...

Russell Crosby Jr

Russell Crosby Jr

Apr 6, 2015

Russell J. Crosby Jr., age 57, of Woodbury died peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2015 after a long 5 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Prudence Crotty. Survived by wife, Patty; daughter, Jenna (Mike) Ruggles; grandchildren, Lexus, Zachery and Leana; sisters; Linda (Vern) Schmidt, Karen (Tom) Christle, Gaile (Craig) Kaufman, Gloria (LeRoy) Chandler,...

Kenneth Waterman

Kenneth Waterman

Apr 6, 2015

Kenneth Franklin Waterman, age 82, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed into God's loving and awaiting arms on April 6, 2015. Long term employee of 3M and a proud Korean War veteran. Survived by children, Dave (Martine), Bob, Liz (John) Setnes, Mary (Todd) Amidon, and Wendy Smith; loving grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Ben, Brett, Austin, Madison, and Sarah; brothers, Jim,...

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