Obituaries
Donna Marie Houseman
Jun 12, 2025
Donna Houseman, age 99 of Plymouth, MN formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025.
Memorial service will be 11 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior from 10-11 AM. Refreshments and cookies will be served after the service followed by interment at...
Therese H. Schiefelbein
Jun 7, 2025
Therese H. Schiefelbein, 59, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in her home.
Therese Helen Schiefelbein was born on January 5, 1966, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Arnold and Helen (Casper) Ludwig. She grew up in St. Paul and attended Johnson High School, where she met her husband of 35 years, Gary Jay...
Charlotte "Char" Henry
Jun 7, 2025
Charlotte "Char" C. Henry (Nankivell)
Char, 75, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Lexington Pointe Senior Living surrounded by family.
A celebration of Char's life will be held on Saturday June 28, at 11:00 AM at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN. Visitation one hour before and lunch following. In...
Philip "Phil" James Dreyer
May 31, 2025
Phil Dreyer, age 65 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025.
Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home: 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas: 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN...
Sharon Valento
Jun 9, 2025
Sharon Valento, age 80 of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. The committal service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery with lunch following.
Sharon May (Rose) Valento was born on March...
Tony Carl Buggs
Jun 7, 2025
Tony Carl Buggs, age 61, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
More information will be added as it becomes available, please check back.
Timothy "Tim" Allen Grover
Jun 6, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Allen Grover, age 65, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025.
More information will be added as it becomes available- please check back.
Debra Ann Richert (Larsen)
Jun 4, 2025
On June 4th, 2025, the world lost a truly remarkable woman. Debra Ann Richert (Larsen) passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wit, beauty and deep unwavering love.
Deb was born February 20th, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a heart that loved deeply and fully; she had the ability to light up a room and make even a...
Rachel Elizabeth Schafer
May 28, 2025
Rachel Elizabeth Schafer, age 91, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. Following the service, burial will take place at St. Thomas...
Norma Jean Sweigart
May 26, 2025
Norma Jean Sweigart, age 90, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Norma Jean Shue was born on December 14, 1934 in York, Pennsylvania to John and Crissie Shue. She started taking piano lessons early in life. At around age 13, she met Harvey Clay Sweigart, her first and only love. Friends at first, then romance....
Sharon Rae Wies (nee Burns)
May 23, 2025
Sharon Rae Wies (nee Burns), age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Friday, May 23, 2024, after a fierce and determined four-year fight against lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by parents James and Lois Burns and sister Katie.
Survived by her beloved husband Clif of 31 years, daughters Melissa Hemquist (Brenda), Monica Cook (Ross) and son Jason Wies (Rennae),...
Mary Lou Johnson
May 17, 2025
Mary Louise Johnson, age 93 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation from 10-11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following the...
Bonita "Bonnie" Helen (Kane) Zeilinger
May 12, 2025
Bonita “Bonnie” Helen (Kane) Zeilinger passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87. While our hearts are heavy with her passing, we rejoice in knowing she has been welcomed into the arms of God—a homecoming filled with love, peace, and the everlasting comfort of her deep faith.
Born on May 28, 1937,...
Linda L. Spies
May 12, 2025
Linda L. Spies, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Leila Mork; siblings, Maxine Boehnke, Roger Mork, and Julie McCarty. Survived by husband, Ron; sons, Terence (Wendy) and Daniel (Dawn); grandsons, August, Blue, and Carsten; siblings, Alan Mork, Diane Stegemann, Peggy Kenney, Bradley Mork, Sandy Hocraffer; and other...
Mary Spies
May 10, 2025
Mary Spies, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and June Spies; brother, Don Spies; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Spies. Survived by daughters, Marni (Matt) Wilson and Shannon (Terry) Hagness; grandchildren, Danny, Abby, Charlie, Lily, and Anni; and siblings, Jeanne Goetzke, Robert Spies, Jacqueline Spies, and Richard Spies; and...
Donald H. Tietz
May 7, 2025
Donald H. Tietz, age 104, of Cottage Grove, MN, World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, while surrounded by his children.
Preceded in death by wife, Delores; daughter-in-law, Linda; parents, Harry and Lottie; and twelve siblings.
Survived by children, Donald E., Deborah K. (Wayne) Hartung, and Doreen E. (David Jr.) Juckel; grandchildren, Gregory (Catherine Knutson), Lynette (Brian)...
Andrew Steven Burke
May 6, 2025
Andrew Steven Burke, age 34, of Oakdale, MN. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son. He is survived by his mother, Pamela Seracki and father, Steven (Tammy) Burke. Preceded in death by stepfather, Bryan Seracki.
Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date. Details will be announced as they become available.
"In my life,...
Judith Kathryn Schumann
May 6, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" Schumann, age 71, of Cottage Grove, MN, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a...
Lester Otto Boyer
May 4, 2025
Lester Otto Boyer, 87, of Cottage Grove, MN, lost his valiant 15 yr battle with Alzheimer’s, passing away on May 4, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
He was born at the Old St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO on January 18, 1938.
He was raised in the small town of Steeleville, IL to Otto John and Clara...
Dale Phillip Mitsch
May 2, 2025
Dale Phillip Mitsch, 79, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Known affectionately as "Mitsch," he was a dedicated educator and passionate naturalist whose influence extended far beyond the classroom.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 14th at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. The Memorial Service will...
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