Obituaries
Barbara May Peterson
Jun 7, 2024
Barbara May Peterson (nee Reincke), age 94, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 7, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 6, 1930 on the family farm near Lake City, the oldest of seven children. Grade school center and high school in Lake City, graduated in...
Rosemarie "Duffer" Eidem
Jun 1, 2024
Rosemarie "Duffer" Eidem, age 92, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, into God's hands.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Church of St. Rita (8694 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN) with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. All are invited to...
Lynn R. Wersal
May 26, 2024
Lynn R. Wersal of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of Waite Park, MN has passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 68.Lynn was born in Springfield, MN on June 8th, 1955 to Robert J. and Marlene M. Wersal. He attended elementary schools in Little Falls, Waite Park, and was a Graduate of Apollo High School Class of 1973...
Mark A. Boggess Jr.
May 25, 2024
Mark A Boggess Jr., age 40, Hastings, formally of Cottage Grove, was greeted in Heaven by his wife, Nicole, on May 25, 2024, with family by his side. He is survived by his children Jayden, 19, and Ella, 16 (Trenton); mom, Laura (John Stauner); sister, Heather; brother, Kenny; nephews Aiden, Evan, and Mason, Grandma Carol Courneya; Uncles: Mark, John, Tom (Amy),...
Justin R. Millard
May 24, 2024
Justin R. Millard, age 42, of Cottage Grove Minnesota, unexpectedly passed away on May 24th, 2024.
A visitation in his memory will be held on June 3rd at 9 am, followed by a service at 11 am at the Church of Saint Rita (8694 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016).
Justin’s love for life, family, and friends was a defining trait...
Carolyn L. Bailey
May 24, 2024
Carolyn L. Bailey, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family.Preceded in death by husband, Gary; and parents, Howard and Berniece Taplin. Survived by daughter, Nikki (Mark) Weiberg; sister, Shirley Hurst; brother, Terry (Jill) Taplin; dear friend, Pat Ebel; and loving four legged companion, Quinn.Carolyn loved the outdoors...
Kathleen "Kathi" Justice
May 20, 2024
Kathleen "Kathi" Justice, age 51 of Cottage grove passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 20, 2024. Memorial gathering will be from 5-8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN. Kathi was a loving, caring and selfless soul who loved her family, friends, and neighbors. She was loved by...
Ryan Kai McDonald
May 18, 2024
Ryan McDonald, age 20, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024. Visitation will be from 5-6 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a time of sharing to be held at 6 PM. Ryan was born on September 24, 2003 in Okinawa, Japan to Robert and...
Eileen M. Janssen
May 16, 2024
Eileen M. Janssen, age 91 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 16, 2024.Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church (All Saints Lutheran), 8100 Belden Blvd. S, Cottage Grove, MN with a one-hour visitation prior to the service at church. A luncheon will follow the...
Arline Witzel Hessler
May 16, 2024
Arline Witzel Hessler, age 100, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 16, 2024.Memorial service will be at 3 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Norris Square Chapel, 6995 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment will take place at Newport...
Avis Genevieve Reckinger
May 13, 2024
Avis Genevieve Reckinger, age 92, of South St. Paul, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-Grandma, died on May 13, 2024. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Herbert; siblings, Betty (Eugene) Menden, LaVonne (Bob) Monnens, and Marilyn (Vern) Lang. Survived by loving children, Herb (Nancy), Jim (Mary), Steve (Cindy), Bonnie (Tom) Nohava, and Lori (Tom) Lencowski; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister,...
Barbara Johnson
May 11, 2024
Barbara Joan Johnson passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday night May 11, 2024.
Barbara's funeral will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of service. A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service and conclude with a graveside service at Nidaros Cemetery. All...
Carrie Tokheim
May 9, 2024
Mary Caroline Knight Tokheim (“Carrie”) of Hastings, MN passed away on May 9, 2024 at 85 years, surrounded by family and much love. She was preceded in death by parents Jack and Winifred Knight and baby son Christopher. She is survived by husband Roger, sons Dan (spouse Natalie) and Marshall (spouse Rachael), sister Jackie, and four grandchildren Jack, Anna, Alex,...
Laurice Ann Kloski
May 8, 2024
Laurice Ann Kloski, age 79, of Maplewood, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, George III and Laurice Cameron; sisters, Joan and Brigid Cameron. Survived by siblings, Mary, George, Terry (Charley), Patrick (Laura), Geri (Paul), Peggy (Dennis), John (Holly), and Paul (Janie); many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends....
Vickie Braun
May 8, 2024
A Life Well-Lived: It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Vickie Braun, who left us peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 73. She was at home and surrounded by her loving family. She will forever be cherished as a bright-light in the hearts of those she touched and remembered for being a beacon of strength, joy, and love.
Born to parents Ron Sr. and Clara Urban,...
Gordon L. Bonine
May 7, 2024
Gordon L. Bonine, age 73 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Hope Lutheran Church, 16898 Michael Ave; Hastings, MN.
Gordon was born on April 14, 1951 to Gordon and Mabel Bonine in St Paul, Minnesota.
Gordon joined the Marines at the...
Dorothy Marie Dirtzu
May 6, 2024
Dorothy Marie Dirtzu passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of May 6th. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1930 to Ferdinand and Lydia Urtel. Along with her brother Gordon, the family lived on the East Side in St. Paul. She graduated from Harding High School and had a talent for playing accordion and accounting. Dorothy and...
John Paul Hileman
May 1, 2024
John Paul Hileman, age 56, of Cottage Grove, MN, formerly of St. Paul Park & Stillwater passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on May 1, 2024 and went to our Father in Heaven.Memorial Service will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a one-hour visitation...
Jodell Miller (nee Raths)
Apr 30, 2024
Jodell Miller (nee Raths), age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Survived by loving husband, Jim Miller; daughter, Lisa (Troy) Diercks; son, Todd Polifka (fiancée, Jen Axtell); six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Jodell's greatest joy was to spend time with her loved ones and friends. Celebration of Life 3 PM with visitation beginning...
Ronald "Ron" Burg
Apr 29, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Burg, age 82, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024.Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071 with a one hour visitation from 9:30-10:30 AM and a lunch to follow service. Ron was born on May 3, 1941...
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