Obituaries

Mary Koithan

Mary Koithan

Jul 15, 2014

Mary Koithan October 20, 1939 - July 15, 2014 Of Woodbury. Preceded in death by husband, Herman; parents, Linus and Colette; and niece, Kristy Jones. Survived by children, Jane (Dave) Lundquist, Jeannette (Tony) VanDenberg, Thomas (Shelly), and John; grandchildren, Eric (Kelly), Sarah (Josh), Ellen (Andrew), Claire, Justin, Kyle, Austin, Emily, and Erin; great grandchildren, Oliver, Edgar, and Bruce; step-grandchildren, Natalie,...

Angela Reynolds

Angela Reynolds

Jul 11, 2014

Angela Reynolds, age 44 of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 11, 2014. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 am at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of...

Dorothy Petersen

Dorothy Petersen

Jul 10, 2014

Dorothy M. Petersen, age 86 of Cottage Grove, died Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul. Memorial service will be 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation for family and friends for one hour prior. Interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in...

David Patterson

David Patterson

Jul 7, 2014

David A Patterson, Age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed unexpectedly on July 7, 2014. He was born on March 8, 1945 in Fort Snelling, Minnesota to Robert & Muriel (nee: Nelson). He graduated from Park High School in 1963. David married Linda E. Unruh in 1970. They were blessed with two children Sheri and Craig. David enjoyed cabin life at...

JoAnn Tretter)

JoAnn Tretter)

Jul 5, 2014

JoAnn T. Schommer (nee Tretter) age 78, of Cottage Grove died peacefully on July 5, 2014. Survived by husband of 57 years, Vernald; children, Julianne (Louis) Poganski, James (Karla), Eugene (Beth), Betty (Scott) Freier; grandchildren, Jessica (Chad) Anacker, Rebecca, Mary, and Andrew Schommer, Lauren, Allison, and Brett Freier; great grandchildren, Brady, Riley, Parker, and Callan Anacker; as well as many...

John Sipe

John Sipe

Jul 3, 2014

John Edward Sipe, age 67, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2014. Survived by wife, Joyce (nee Hoppe); daughter, Jill (Eric) Voltin; son, Jeremy; and four grandchildren. John was very active in the community and will be greatly missed. Memorial Mass 11 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. S.,...

Clarence Conrad

Clarence Conrad

Jun 26, 2014

Conrad Clarence R. Jr. "Pinky" 81, lifelong resident of St. Paul Park Area. Died peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 26, 2014. Clarence "Pinky" was born to Clarence & Hollis (nee: Monjeau) Conrad January 1, 1933 in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. He joined the Air Force in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1957 after 4 years of service...

Irene Hillyer

Irene Hillyer

Jun 24, 2014

Hillyer Irene G. 92 of Cottage Grove Died peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 24, 2014, just 12 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Irene was born to Charles & Helen (nee:Burkhalter) Schlief July 6, 1921, in Saint Paul Minnesota. She is survived by children Mark, Thomas, Ross (Lyssa), Rita (Dan) Fischer; 8 Grandchildren 1 great grandson; sisters Maggie,...

William Nelson

William Nelson

Jun 23, 2014

Nelson, William M. "Billy" 54 of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on June 23 while doing what he loved, umpiring softball. He will be missed by his loving wife Sandy; children Nick, Jake ( Vanessa), Mikki Petricka; grandsons Evan & Clay. Siblings Vicki, Mike; many other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering 5-7 Friday at Kok Funeral Home St. Paul Park ( 1201...

Dorothy Kavaloski

Dorothy Kavaloski

Jun 22, 2014

Dorothy Kavaloski Sept. 17, 1922 - June 22, 2014 of Newport Preceded in death by husband, Louie. Graveside service 1 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Newport Cemetery, Newport, MN. Cemetery Newport Cemetery Newport Newport , MN 55055 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:00 PM Graveside Service Newport Cemetery Newport, Minnesota Newport, MN 55055 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:00 PM

Alfred Halvorsen

Alfred Halvorsen

Jun 16, 2014

Alfred "Al" Halvorsen Age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Duluth passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen, and granddaughter, Sarah. Survived by children, Bonnie (Marty) Zappa, Robin (John) Reller, and Allan; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and brother, Roger. Funeral service 7 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland...

Ava Rhode

Ava Rhode

Jun 15, 2014

Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071 Saturday, June 28, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071 Saturday, June 28, 2014 11:00 AM

Rhoda Moone

Rhoda Moone

Jun 12, 2014

Rhoda J. Moone, age 62 of Cottage Grove formerly of International Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 12, 2014 surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation starting at 1:00 pm and celebration and dinner...

James McCutchen

James McCutchen

Jun 9, 2014

James H. McCutchen was born to James L. & Nina (nee: McGraw) McCutchen July 12, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married his high school Sweetheart Cynthia Thurmond January 21, 1977 at St. Ferdinand, in Florissant, Missouri. They were blessed with four children Angela, Lisa, James, Michael. Jim died peacefully on June 9th at Regions Hospital surround by his loving...

Ardis (Dullum)

Ardis (Dullum)

Jun 7, 2014

Ardis M. Peterson (Dullum), age 80, of Prescott, WI, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Survived by children, Dianna Abrahamson, JoAnn (Bob) Ball, Michael (Julie) Dullum, Gail (Jim) Dahl, MaryAnn (John DeVaan) Zenner, and Mark (Lisa) Dullum; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister Patty Mottot; and other extended family and friends. Memorial service...

Charleen Kelsey

Charleen Kelsey

Jun 5, 2014

Charleen "Char" J. Kelsey, age 64, of Sandstone, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away quietly on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Seminary Home in Red Wing, Minnesota; where she had been a resident for the past nine months. Char loved her pets dearly, as well as her country living in the woods. She lived life to the fullest and...

William Reichow

William Reichow

Jun 5, 2014

William A. Reichow "Bill" age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Hastings, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who had a wonderful sense of humor. He worked for 3M for more than 20 years as a tool and die maker,...

Marion Knudtson

Marion Knudtson

May 29, 2014

Marion W. Knudtson 86 of Cottage Grove peacefully joined her Savior May 29, 2014. She was born to Alfred & Marie (nee: Leidal) Bagley February 24, 1928 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. After graduating from Albert Lea High School Marion attended Abbott School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Marion married David Knudtson November 19, 1950 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea,...

Ethel Riesselman

Ethel Riesselman

May 27, 2014

Ethel Riesselman, age 95 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 27, 2014. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Ben, sons Bernard and Thomas, parents, Claude and Mary Scott; sister Verna and brother Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Claudia (Duane) Pingree of Hanover, MN; daughter, Janice of Rochester, MN; daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Koenig of Randall,...

Robert Matykiewicz

Robert Matykiewicz

May 26, 2014

Robert Matykiewicz Sr., age 68 of Cottage Grove, formerly of Mora and Shoreview, died May 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Church of St. Rita, 8694-80th Street, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday...