Obituaries

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Aug 20, 2014

Johnson, Kenneth C., age 81, of Cottage Grove passed away August 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior at church. A private family interment is planned. Kenneth Clarence Johnson was born January...

Dwelton Anderson

Dwelton Anderson

Aug 15, 2014

Dwelton D. Anderson Age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 15, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Dorance and Ethel Anderson; grandson, Jacob; brother, Merlin; sisters, Virgie, Norma, and Dorothy. Survived by wife Beryl; children, Ricky (Lynn), Wayne (Cindy), Meridee Bitler (Danny), Michael (Ann), and Mark (Lori); 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren;...

Anthony Centeno

Anthony Centeno

Aug 9, 2014

Centeno Anthony "Tony" 56 of Cottage Grove Died unexpectedly on 8/9/14 doing what he loved... fishing. Born to James & Martina(Lopez) on November 27, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tony was raised in the Cottage Grove area and graduated from Park Senior High in 1976. He loved fishing, spending as much time as possible up North in the Millie Lacs...

Walter Hanson

Walter Hanson

Aug 7, 2014

Hanson Walter R. "Wally" Jr. 83 of Cottage Grove Died peacefully August 7, 2014 Walter was born to Walter Sr. & Elizabeth (nee: Hamper) on March 26, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up on the East side of St. Paul and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1949. On June 25, 1955 he married Shirley Strobel at...

Isabel Board

Isabel Board

Aug 7, 2014

Board, Isabel A. Age 86 Passed away peacefully August 7, 2014 Isabel was born in Redwood Falls, Minnesota to Gilbert & Edith(Bollum) MacDougall on September 12, 1927 the 2nd oldest of 5. She grew up in Redwood Falls, and married Burrell Board on July 6, 1947. Isabel & Burrell made their way to Cottage Grove in 1962 after spending some...

Pearl Joles)

Pearl Joles)

Aug 4, 2014

Pearl Louise Reed died peacefully August 4, 2014 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, Minnesota. She was born to Isaac & Pearl (nee: swartz) Joles on January 26, 1943 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She grew up in Magnolia, Iowa. Pearl moved to Minnesota when her children moved away and settled in New Brighton. She had a love for birds, plants, and...

John Ersh)

John Ersh)

Aug 2, 2014

John E. Erspamer Sr. (Papa Ersh), age 74, of Cottage Grove formerly of Eveleth, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Survived by wife of 51 years, Priscilla; children, Lisa Robinson (fiancé, Douglas Jackels), Kimberly (Gary Palumbo), and John Jr. (Mary); grandchildren, Nicole, Vincent, Gino, Sydney, and Jack; as well as many other...

Kathleen Streed)

Kathleen Streed)

Jul 31, 2014

Kathleen Harriet Alden (nee Streed) With great sadness, we share the passing of Kathleen Harriet Alden at age 99 on July 31, 2014. Kathleen was born July 20, 1915, in Frederic, WI, the oldest child of Cecelia Catherine (nee Vogel) Streed and Victor Alexander Streed, and a 1932 graduate of Frederic High School. Her closest companions throughout life were her...

Agnes Kadlec

Agnes Kadlec

Jul 30, 2014

Agnes C. Kadlec, age 87, of Saint Paul passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; son, Edward (Carol); and son-in-law, Donald Cohoon Jr. Survived by children Bonnie Cohoon, Carol (Roger) Tveit, Thomas (Paulette), Martin (Theresa), Patrice (Richard) Peterson, Leonard (Linda), and Annette (Richard) Sass; 22 grandchildren; 27 great...

Roger Enright

Roger Enright

Jul 29, 2014

Roger "Rocky" A. Enright, age 62, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Survived by wife, Jacqueline; daughter, Paula (Stace) Garrett, and son, Kurt (Andrea) Storlie; grandchildren, Ben and Claire Garrett, Alicia, Jackson, and Hannah Storlie; siblings, Judy Gramse, Richard (Bonnie) Duffert, Pat Lund, Bill, Tim, and Barb (John) Pinault; and a host of extended family and...

Brett Binman

Brett Binman

Jul 28, 2014

Brett D. Binman, age 26 of St. Paul Park, died July 28, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained at work. A celebration of Brett's life will be 1:00 pm Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 pm Friday, August 1st at the funeral home and also for one...

Betty Jones

Betty Jones

Jul 28, 2014

Betty Jane Jones, age 80, of Cottage Grove passed away on July 28, 2014. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; infant daughter; parents, Oscar and Dorothy Danielson; brother, Bill and sister, Darlene. Survived by six children, Rick, Dan (Sharon), Tim, Deb, Tom, and Jim (Tina); twelve grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and...

Harry Borg Jr

Harry Borg Jr

Jul 27, 2014

Harry Eugene Borg Jr., age 73 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2014 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Thursday, July 31, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery...

Patricia Dohrn

Patricia Dohrn

Jul 24, 2014

Patricia Dohrn, age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Norris Square Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. A memorial service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1000 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue,...

George III

George III

Jul 24, 2014

Wicke III, George E. "Butch" Age 54, of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully on July 24, 2014. George was born October 8, 1959 to George E. Jr. & Marguerite(nee: Hall) in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Grey Cloud Island and graduated from Park Grove High School in 1977. He spent 20 years as a telephone draftsman....

Sandra Rabe

Sandra Rabe

Jul 24, 2014

Sandra Rabe 75 of Woodbury formerly of Cottage Grove died peacefully on July 24, 2014 at Woodbury Estates, Woodbury, MN. Born August 20, 1938 in Pine County, MN, to Garland & Ethel (nee:Von Busch) Lyseth. Sandra was raised in Cloverdale, Minnesota. On June 25, 1955 at the age of 16 she married Marlin "Bud" Rabe in Hinckley, Minnesota, they moved...

Ardith Voss

Ardith Voss

Jul 21, 2014

Voss, Ardith "Ardi" On July 21, 2014, I released my body to cancer but continue on in spirit. All is well. I am preceded in death by my husband "Sweet" Jack Voss, my dearest of parents, Marge and John Stack and my adorable sister Ros Johnson. Honorable mention to goofy Spot (dog) and the beautiful Hedda (cat). I am survived...

Carolyn Tastad

Carolyn Tastad

Jul 19, 2014

Carolyn M. Tastad, age 72, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by husband, Larry of 50 years; children, Teresa (Dan) Gillen, Cynthia, Douglas (Juthamas), and Nicholas (Jennifer); grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Evan, Brodrick, Marcos, and Eric; siblings, James Sobota, Theodore (Carol) Sobota, Barbara (Leander) John, Mary Ebnet, Rita...

Stanley Shankey

Stanley Shankey

Jul 17, 2014

Stanley C. Shankey, age 94 ½, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on July 17, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Lora Mae, and granddaughter, Laura Jorgenson. Survived by children, William (Carol) Kiemele, Bonnie (Bob) Brings, Donna Balitz, Jean (Mike) Sullivan, Susan (Steve) Shipley, Robin (Bob) Carlson, and Nancy (Kevin) Jorgenson; fifteen...

Nels Raabolle

Nels Raabolle

Jul 15, 2014

Nels "Ronie" "Ron" Raabolle was born December 6, 1942 in Kenyon, Minnesota to Nels & Luella (Nee; Hukee) Raabolle. He graduated from Kenyon High school, spent some time in the Army Reserves and attended one year at Mankato State. Ron worked for the State Highway Department and dedicated 38 years to North Star Steel. His love for flowers was appreciated...