Obituaries

Irene Hillyer

Irene Hillyer

Jun 24, 2014

Hillyer Irene G. 92 of Cottage Grove Died peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 24, 2014, just 12 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Irene was born to Charles & Helen (nee:Burkhalter) Schlief July 6, 1921, in Saint Paul Minnesota. She is survived by children Mark, Thomas, Ross (Lyssa), Rita (Dan) Fischer; 8 Grandchildren 1 great grandson; sisters Maggie,...

William Nelson

William Nelson

Jun 23, 2014

Nelson, William M. "Billy" 54 of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on June 23 while doing what he loved, umpiring softball. He will be missed by his loving wife Sandy; children Nick, Jake ( Vanessa), Mikki Petricka; grandsons Evan & Clay. Siblings Vicki, Mike; many other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering 5-7 Friday at Kok Funeral Home St. Paul Park ( 1201...

Dorothy Kavaloski

Dorothy Kavaloski

Jun 22, 2014

Dorothy Kavaloski Sept. 17, 1922 - June 22, 2014 of Newport Preceded in death by husband, Louie. Graveside service 1 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Newport Cemetery, Newport, MN. Cemetery Newport Cemetery Newport Newport , MN 55055 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:00 PM Graveside Service Newport Cemetery Newport, Minnesota Newport, MN 55055 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:00 PM

Alfred Halvorsen

Alfred Halvorsen

Jun 16, 2014

Alfred "Al" Halvorsen Age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Duluth passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen, and granddaughter, Sarah. Survived by children, Bonnie (Marty) Zappa, Robin (John) Reller, and Allan; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and brother, Roger. Funeral service 7 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland...

Ava Rhode

Ava Rhode

Jun 15, 2014

Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071 Saturday, June 28, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071 Saturday, June 28, 2014 11:00 AM

Rhoda Moone

Rhoda Moone

Jun 12, 2014

Rhoda J. Moone, age 62 of Cottage Grove formerly of International Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 12, 2014 surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation starting at 1:00 pm and celebration and dinner...

James McCutchen

James McCutchen

Jun 9, 2014

James H. McCutchen was born to James L. & Nina (nee: McGraw) McCutchen July 12, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married his high school Sweetheart Cynthia Thurmond January 21, 1977 at St. Ferdinand, in Florissant, Missouri. They were blessed with four children Angela, Lisa, James, Michael. Jim died peacefully on June 9th at Regions Hospital surround by his loving...

Ardis (Dullum)

Ardis (Dullum)

Jun 7, 2014

Ardis M. Peterson (Dullum), age 80, of Prescott, WI, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Survived by children, Dianna Abrahamson, JoAnn (Bob) Ball, Michael (Julie) Dullum, Gail (Jim) Dahl, MaryAnn (John DeVaan) Zenner, and Mark (Lisa) Dullum; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister Patty Mottot; and other extended family and friends. Memorial service...

Charleen Kelsey

Charleen Kelsey

Jun 5, 2014

Charleen "Char" J. Kelsey, age 64, of Sandstone, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away quietly on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Seminary Home in Red Wing, Minnesota; where she had been a resident for the past nine months. Char loved her pets dearly, as well as her country living in the woods. She lived life to the fullest and...

William Reichow

William Reichow

Jun 5, 2014

William A. Reichow "Bill" age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Hastings, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who had a wonderful sense of humor. He worked for 3M for more than 20 years as a tool and die maker,...

Marion Knudtson

Marion Knudtson

May 29, 2014

Marion W. Knudtson 86 of Cottage Grove peacefully joined her Savior May 29, 2014. She was born to Alfred & Marie (nee: Leidal) Bagley February 24, 1928 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. After graduating from Albert Lea High School Marion attended Abbott School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Marion married David Knudtson November 19, 1950 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea,...

Ethel Riesselman

Ethel Riesselman

May 27, 2014

Ethel Riesselman, age 95 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 27, 2014. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Ben, sons Bernard and Thomas, parents, Claude and Mary Scott; sister Verna and brother Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Claudia (Duane) Pingree of Hanover, MN; daughter, Janice of Rochester, MN; daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Koenig of Randall,...

Robert Matykiewicz

Robert Matykiewicz

May 26, 2014

Robert Matykiewicz Sr., age 68 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Mora and Shoreview, died May 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Church of St. Rita, 8694-80th Street, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday...

Dylan Thorp

Dylan Thorp

May 25, 2014

Dylan Craig Thorp, age 14 of St. Paul Park, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2014. A memorial visitation will be held to honor Dylan's life on Friday at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park from 4:00-7:00 pm. Dylan was born in West Union, Iowa on April 21, 2000. He celebrated his first birthday in St. Paul Park...

Richard Hinz

Richard Hinz

May 23, 2014

Richard, Allen Hinz, age 71 of Great Falls, MT, formerly of So. St. Paul, died May 23, 2014 as a result of an ATV accident. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, June 2, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 149 – 8th Ave. S., So. St. Paul with visitation starting at 9:30 am. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National...

Paulette Biron

Paulette Biron

May 22, 2014

Paulette L. Biron, age 65, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Vernetta Vatke. Survived by loving husband, Joe; daughter, Stephanie (Jeff) Stadler; grandsons, Benjamin and Alexander Stadler; sisters, Carol (Lloyd) Rahn, and Toby (Tom) Langham; as well as other extended family and friends. Paulette loved the Minnesota Vikings and...

Chuck Lake Jr

Chuck Lake Jr

May 22, 2014

Chuck J. Lake Jr. age 58, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley and best friend, Mitch Pose. Survived by loving wife, Therese; children, Jesse (Beth), Jason (Renee), and Sara (Mike) Meyer; six grandchildren; father, Chuck Sr. (Florence Rassett); siblings, Terry, and Connie (Tom) Arcand; and "The Wanderers". Chuck's love and...

Gary Ventrone

Gary Ventrone

May 17, 2014

Gary K. Ventrone age 51 of Cottage Grove died on May 17 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born to Martin & Rosemarie (nee: Grohmann) on June 9th, 1962 in Frankfurt, Germany. He graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1981. Gary loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening. He spent time collecting coins and stamps. Gary...

Beverly Kostohryz

Beverly Kostohryz

May 13, 2014

Beverly (nee Aljets) Kostohryz, age 75 of Cottage Grove, died May 13, 2014 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 18, 2014 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Ave., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 3:00-6:00 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN and...

Wayne Clauson

Wayne Clauson

May 11, 2014

Clauson, Wayne age 86 of Cottage Grove died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 6:00 pm Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 – 15th St, Newport, MN with visitation starting at 4:00 pm until time of service. Interment will be at the Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Cemetery in...

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