Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Francis Sylvester
Dec 31, 2014
Francis "Dale" Sylvester Age 89, of St. Paul Park Passed away on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Guy & Alice; brothers, Sidney & Ronald; daughter, Lynn Marie; and step-sons, Jerry Martin & Craig Dickey. Survived by wife; Donna; daughters, Judy (Joe) Dziewic, Shelley (Bernard) Miller; step-daughters Dawn Rassett, Renee (Doug) Niemeier, Pat (Paul) Friendt, and Debbie...
Kenneth Doffing
Dec 26, 2014
Kenneth M. Doffing, age 51, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away Dec. 26, 2014 following a battle with cancer. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 30th from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Graveside service will be held on Wed., Dec. 31st at 11 am at Newport Cemetery, Newport. Kenny was a "one of a...
Ruby Hanson
Dec 24, 2014
Ruby Hanson, age 7 of Woodbury, passed away on December 24, 2014 at the St. Paul Children's Hospital. Funeral service will be 11 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street South, Cottage Grove and also...
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