Obituaries

William Fraser

William Fraser

Feb 7, 2015

William Michael Fraser, age 68 of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away at The Waters of Oakdale on February 7, 2015 following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. William was born February 8, 1946 in Fairmont, Minnesota to Bernard and Anna Marie (Shea) Fraser. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1964 and was proud to have pitched in the state...

Mary Tyrrell

Mary Tyrrell

Feb 6, 2015

Mary Pelekoudas Tyrrell passed away peacefully, on February 6th 2015, at the age of 95 – she, however, would tell you 39. She lived a long and wonderful life. Her parents, George and Georgia emigrated from Greece and settled on the west side of Chicago. Mary was born (August 1st 1919) into a large family; she was the 5th of...

Mark Cullen

Mark Cullen

Feb 5, 2015

Mark A. Cullen, age 77 of New Brighton, passed away at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul on February 5, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2015, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4125 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove...

Rose Elsbury

Rose Elsbury

Feb 3, 2015

Rose C. Elsbury, age 88 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 3, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery. Rose Caroline Elsbury was born August 29, 1926 in Elkport,...

Carol Fortune

Carol Fortune

Feb 2, 2015

Carol A. (nee Parnell and Post) Fortune, age 83 of Cottage Grove, passed away Feb. 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral will be 10:00 am, Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S., Cottage...

Ouida Smestad

Ouida Smestad

Jan 29, 2015

Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. Ouida Smestad, age 85, of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on January 29, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Dale; grandson, Eric Smestad; parents, Vern & Alva Hurley; and eight siblings. Survived by children, Scott (Lisa), Marcia (Roland) Lozier, and Eric (Shelly); grandchildren, Lacey Lozier, Sarah, Kyle, and...

Inez Kohls

Inez Kohls

Jan 28, 2015

Inez Elsie Kohls nee Kirchner, 83, of Cottage Grove passed away January 28, 2015 surrounded by family after a courageous journey. Inez was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; parents, Arthur and Julia Kirchner; brothers, Lloyd and Roy Kirchner. She is survived by her children Lyle (Cheryl) Kohls; Michele (Johnny) Torres; grandchildren, Taylor Stensgaard, Alicia Kohls, Justin (Michelle) Cook;...

Dustin Haley

Dustin Haley

Jan 25, 2015

Dustin J. Haley, age 26, of St. Paul Park died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Richard & Helen Haley; and cousin, Jeff Clausen. Survived by parents, Bill & Lorna; sister, Brandi (CJ) Van Proosdy and brother, Rick (Jacci); nieces and nephews, Braydin, Addisyn, Carsten, and Rylan; maternal grandparents, Ken & Mardella Clausen; girlfriend,...

Lori Battcher

Lori Battcher

Jan 23, 2015

Lori Lea Battcher, age 53 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 23, 2015. Funeral service 11 am, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Hope Community Church, 8300 Hyde Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S, Cottage Grove and also one hour prior to the service...

Jeffrey Schintz

Jeffrey Schintz

Jan 20, 2015

Jeffrey Schintz, age 46 of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on January 20, 2015 at his home. Jeff was born June 23, 1968 in St. Paul and grew up in St Paul Park and spent most of his time outdoors fishing and other ventures. Known as "Daniel Boone" by his siblings. He is survived by long-time girlfriend Debbie Burdorf, son Stephen...

Doris Zwilling)

Doris Zwilling)

Jan 15, 2015

Doris M. Pinault (nee Zwilling), age 85, of Cottage Grove died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred. Survived by sons, Duane (Colleen), Curt (Jackie), and John (Barbara); ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, Matt (Mary Kay) Zwilling; and sister, Lois Zwilling. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2015...

Lucille Mann

Lucille Mann

Jan 14, 2015

Lucille "Luci" Mann, age 92, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Frank. Survived by children, Ken, Kathy (Bill) Lewanovich, Rich (Cheryl), Gerry (Elaine), and Cheri; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S.,...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Jan 11, 2015

Shirley June Smith, 91, of Newport passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman T. Smith and great-grandson Patrick. Shirley is the loving mother of Dennis, Pat (Steven) Markey, Pam (Tim) Geraghty, Ken (Bonnie) and Jeff; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Friday,...

Jeanette Lampe

Jeanette Lampe

Jan 11, 2015

Jeanette M. Lampe, age 79 of Chisago City formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died January 11, 2015 at The Margaret Parmly Ecumen Care Center in Chisago City, Minnesota. Memorial services are tentatively planned for Friday, January 23, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Paul Park. Preceded in death by daughter Julia Upchurch. She is survived by her...

Joan Dziki

Joan Dziki

Jan 8, 2015

Joan M. Dziki, age 78 of Cottage Grove, passed away Jan. 8, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 17, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Joan is preceded by loving husband Michael "Dziadzio" and mother Paulina...

Frances Olson

Frances Olson

Jan 7, 2015

Frances K. Olson, 80 of Cottage Grove, MN passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 1:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove, MN. Visitation will be held one hour before service. In honor of Fran's love...

Jeff Anderson

Jeff Anderson

Jan 5, 2015

Jeffrey "Jeff" Anderson, 61, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly January 5th, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born October 10, 1953 to Warren and Bette Anderson. He was a lifelong resident of Newport. On May 24, 1975 he married his dear wife Carol Perkins, together they raised Michelle and Jonathan. Jeff was active with the Newport Fire department,...

David Schnegelberger

David Schnegelberger

Jan 5, 2015

David Schnegelberger, 82, of St. Paul Park passed away January 5, 2015 at the Regina Pauline Memory Care Unit of Hastings MN. He was born October 14, 1932, met his loving wife Ginette at the local boat club; they married in April 1967 and together raised their son Mike. Dave loved to travel with his family to France and other...

Scott Meissner

Scott Meissner

Jan 4, 2015

Scott C. Meissner, age 38 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2014 at the Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street South, Cottage Grove. Memorials are preferred. Survived by children, Jordan and Carson Meissner, mother Catherine (Mike) Giampaolo,...

Gordon Peterson

Gordon Peterson

Dec 31, 2014

Gordon "Gordy" Peterson, age 80, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Survived by wife of 57 years, Carol; children, Chris (Connie), Dean (Sue), Kirk, and Jennifer (Loren) Van Pelt; twelve grandchildren; sister, Delores (Jerry) Shaver; niece and nephews; as well as many extended family and friends. Gordy retired from 3M after 36 years of employment....