Audrey Van Wambeke, age 80 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior.  Private family interment will be at the Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to The American Heart Association. Audrey Marie Van Wambeke was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Martin...

Dorothy "Dodie" Ringeisen, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 78, of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 18th, 2019.   Dodie enjoyed the antique business for the past 38 years. She enjoyed spending time fishing at Horse Lake in Wisconsin. She was the store manager at Missouri Mouse Antique Store in St. Paul and also enjoyed working part- time at Target in Cottage Grove. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Marland...

Kathleen Ann Waller (nee Keller), loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Kathy enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her loved ones. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Keller and Elizabeth Monson; grandparents, Donald and Mary Love; and brother, John Monson. Survived by her husband, Todd; sons, Thomas Newton, Robert (Penny) Newton, and John Newton (Heidi Martin); grandchildren, Michael,...

Mary Louise Gallup, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Preceded in death by son, Charles; and parents, Charles and Eleanor Jones. Survived by husband of 57 years, Albert; children, Albert Jr. (Karen), Melissa (Desiree) and Julie (René) Massong; and all her furry grandpets. Services will be held in Michigan at a later date.

June Mueller, age 93 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 12, 2019. Memorial service will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2019 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or All Saints Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove.  The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeffrey Nelson and Dr. Wojciech Zukowski for their...

Nancy Jo Wright, age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 8, 2019. She is preceded in death by infant daughter; parents, Leonard and Ellen Hettinger; brother, Jack Hettinger; nephew, Jim Hettinger; and great-grandson, Deaken Scot Wright. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Withee; children, John (Kim), Ted, Susie (Tim Grill) Howard; grandchildren, Leiann (Drew) Thompson, Jeff (Ashley) Wright, Robert Howard and Joey Howard; great-grandchildren, Niall, Natalie,...

Judith Susan Guy, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 6, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  In honor of Judy’s love for sports, friends are requested to wear their favorite Minnesota team colors. Judith was born April 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harold and Mary (Kellen)...

Carl Nelson, age 81, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Anoka, Minnesota. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Selma; and brother, Stan. Survived by daughter, Kim Kinnunen; grandchildren, Zach (Brittany) and Clarita Kinnunen; great grandchildren, Sage Laliberte, Mahala Dodge, Cole and Maverick Johnson; siblings, Vi Awlwes and Harold (Dandrea). Carl was an avid fisherman and he enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren above all. He lovingly...

Bonnie A. Lowe, age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019 while surrounded by loving family and friends. Preceded in death by mother and father in law, Milton and Eileen Lowe; and father, Robert Rumpza; grandparents, Luella, Alvina, and Robert Schlekewy and Benedict Rumpza. Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Gregg; daughter, Brooke (fiancé, Zac LeCuyer) and son, Brandon (Caitlin McConnell); mother, Sandra Rumpza; brother, Brian (Cheri) Rumpza; sisters,...

Nancy Jo Werner, age 65, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2019. She was a kind, loving and caring person who adored her grandchildren. Also, she enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley. She worked at John Bartl Hardware, in Newport, MN and retired after 37 years. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Heidi Jehlicka, Amy (Bob) Thomson; grandchildren, Holly, Madison, Kyleigh, Gabriel, Raegan; former husband, Mike (Bonnie) Jehlicka; mother, Carol Werner; siblings, Patsy (Dan) Lane...