Obituaries
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
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
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...
Dylan Thorp
May 25, 2014
Dylan Craig Thorp, age 14 of St. Paul Park, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2014. A memorial visitation will be held to honor Dylan's life on Friday at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park from 4:00-7:00 pm. Dylan was born in West Union, Iowa on April 21, 2000. He celebrated his first birthday in St. Paul Park...
Richard Hinz
May 23, 2014
Richard, Allen Hinz, age 71 of Great Falls, MT, formerly of So. St. Paul, died May 23, 2014 as a result of an ATV accident. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, June 2, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 149 – 8th Ave. S., So. St. Paul with visitation starting at 9:30 am. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National...
Paulette Biron
May 22, 2014
Paulette L. Biron, age 65, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Vernetta Vatke. Survived by loving husband, Joe; daughter, Stephanie (Jeff) Stadler; grandsons, Benjamin and Alexander Stadler; sisters, Carol (Lloyd) Rahn, and Toby (Tom) Langham; as well as other extended family and friends. Paulette loved the Minnesota Vikings and...
Chuck Lake Jr
May 22, 2014
Chuck J. Lake Jr. age 58, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Shirley and best friend, Mitch Pose. Survived by loving wife, Therese; children, Jesse (Beth), Jason (Renee), and Sara (Mike) Meyer; six grandchildren; father, Chuck Sr. (Florence Rassett); siblings, Terry, and Connie (Tom) Arcand; and "The Wanderers". Chuck's love and...
Gary Ventrone
May 17, 2014
Gary K. Ventrone age 51 of Cottage Grove died on May 17 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born to Martin & Rosemarie (nee: Grohmann) on June 9th, 1962 in Frankfurt, Germany. He graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1981. Gary loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening. He spent time collecting coins and stamps. Gary...
Beverly Kostohryz
May 13, 2014
Beverly (nee Aljets) Kostohryz, age 75 of Cottage Grove, died May 13, 2014 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 18, 2014 at All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Ave., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 3:00-6:00 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN and...
Wayne Clauson
May 11, 2014
Clauson, Wayne age 86 of Cottage Grove died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 6:00 pm Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 – 15th St, Newport, MN with visitation starting at 4:00 pm until time of service. Interment will be at the Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Cemetery in...
John Dunn
May 10, 2014
John "Jack" Dunn Age 84, of Cottage Grove Jack went to be with Jesus on May 10, 2014. Preceded in death by his beloved "Bons", whom he was married to for 52 years. Survived by children, Debbie, Cindy, Kathy, Mark, Michelle (Kevin), David (Mary), Christina, and Nancy (Ken); six grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Born again in Christ in San...
Christine Kronovich)
May 8, 2014
Christine (Tinka) Oszman (nee Kronovich) age 86, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; parents, Pete and Stella Kronovich; sisters, Ann, Dorothy, Libby, and Delores; brothers, Joe and Steve. Survived by sons, Mark (Beverly), Jeff McNair, and Robert (Beverly); daughters, Mary Jo (Dave) Berberick, Theresa (Paul) Glasrud, and Kara (Pierre) Rabbia;...
Delores Curtis)
May 8, 2014
Delores (nee Curtis) Baum Formerly Graetz & Helderman Age 73, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 8, 2014 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard Graetz; parents, Fay and Pauline Curtis; siblings, Donald, Harold, Joyce, Beulah, and George. Survived by loving children, Kevin (Linda) Graetz, Lorie (Scott) Lauppe,...
Rosendo Resendez
May 6, 2014
Rosendo Luis "Redd" Resendez, age 45 of Newport, died unexpectedly on May 6, 2014. Funeral services for Redd will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 12, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation from 9:30 until the time of service. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery, Newport, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers...
Phyllis (Begnaud)
May 5, 2014
Phyllis Ann Berde (Begnaud) Age 88, of St. Paul Park Born March 28, 1926 in Red Lake Falls, MN and died May 5, 2014 in St. Paul. Phyllis was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She raised 7 children, and was blessed with 27 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for...
Dorothea Ehlenz
May 3, 2014
Dorothea "Dottie" Ehlenz (nee Adler), age 98 of Cottage Grove, died Saturday May 3, 2014. Dorothea Josephine was born August 2, 1915 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Emanuel & Cecelia (Rice) Adler. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School. She was united in marriage with Andrew John Ehlenz in 1950. Dottie volunteered at...
Joan Thompson
May 1, 2014
Joan Thompson, age 85 of Norris Square died Thursday afternoon May 1, 2014 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Joan Margaret was born July 7, 1928 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Dow & Luene Starkey. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1946. On March 19, 1949 she was united in marriage with Thomas John Thompson in Minneapolis. Joan was...
Terry Stroth
Apr 27, 2014
Terry Stroth, age 60 of Cottage Grove died Sunday afternoon April 27, 2014. Terrance Lee Stroth was born November 23, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Eugene and Margorie (Gonser) Stroth. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1972. Terry served in the United States Army from June 1972 until November...
Peter Goerges
Apr 27, 2014
Peter W. Goerges, age 76 of Cottage Grove died Saturday morning April 27, 2014 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Peter Werner Goerges was born August 23, 1937 the son of Johan and Johanna (Fritche) Goerges. He is best known for his passion for soccer and his kindness to all he touched Peter was preceded in death by his parents...
Julie Adams)
Apr 25, 2014
Julie (nee Adams) Van Hoven Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Age 57, of Beldenville, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN passed away April 25, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Helen Adams. Survived by husband, Peter; children, Helen (Chris) LaRoue, Peter Jr. (Kelly O'Neil), and...
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