Obituaries

Ramon Peterson

Ramon Peterson

Feb 3, 2014

Ramon "Ray" Peterson, age 84 of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2014. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, February 7, 2014 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1000 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN with visitation starting at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the Cottage Grove Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church....

Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins

Feb 3, 2014

Dan Collins, age 67 of Cottage Grove died Monday evening February 3, 2014. Daniel Lee Collins was born May 26, 1946 in St. Cloud the son of Wallace & Virginia (Thill) Collins. He was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from St. Cloud Tech High School in 1964. On June 23, 1969 he was united in marriage with Sharon "Sheri"...

Colleen Zrucky

Colleen Zrucky

Jan 27, 2014

Colleen (nee Cain) Zrucky 1942 - 2014 Colleen passed peacefully to rejoin her creator and loved ones on January 27, 2014. A memorial service will be 6 pm Friday, Feb 7, 2014 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 – 80th Street S. Cottage Grove with visitation from 4 pm until the time of service. A private interment will be held in...

Sharlene Bruyette

Sharlene Bruyette

Jan 25, 2014

Age 65 of Cottage Grove Passed away on the 25th of January, 2014 In St. Paul, after a long and difficult bout with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Lansing, MI, 11th of September, 1948, she was the child of Virginia (nee Nickels) and Andrew Lewandowsky, both of Lansing, MI, and sister of Ronald of Grand Ledge, MI. She is survived by...

Terrence Kelley

Terrence Kelley

Jan 25, 2014

Age 83 of Cottage Grove Retired MTC Bus Driver Died on Saturday evening, January 25, 2014. Terrence James Kelley was born May 19, 1930 in Minneapolis, the son of Claude & Cora (Moen) Kelley. He was raised in ST. Paul and graduated from Murray High School in 1948. On June 18, 1955 he was united in marriage with Mary Elaine...

Betty Lucivansky

Betty Lucivansky

Jan 24, 2014

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother Age 80 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 24, 2014. Preceded in death by husband Donald; brother Mike Merle. Beloved mother of Kathleen ( Bill) Sicard, Nancy (Jim), Michael; Mary (Leroy) Johannsen, Sandra (John) Hakanson; grandmother of Matthew, Anna, Mallorie, Erika, Jordan, Johnny; great-grandmother of Morganne, McKenna, Matthew; and baby to...

Pamela Andrews

Pamela Andrews

Jan 17, 2014

Pamela "Penny" Andrews, age 75 1/2 years young of St. Paul Park, Minnesota passed away January 17, 2014 at her home in St. Paul Park under the care of hospice and family. Visitation 3 pm - 5 pm. Memorial service 5 pm followed by fellowship meal, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at Discovery Community Church, 828 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park,...

Stephen Bovee

Stephen Bovee

Jan 17, 2014

Stephen "Steve" M. Bovee Age 36, of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly taken from us on January 17, 2014. Survived by loving wife of 17 years, Melissa (nee Skarda); children, Cody (16) and Callie (11); parents, Duane and Ellen of Aitkin, MN; In-laws, Mike and Debbie Skarda of Little Canada, MN; siblings, Annette (Robb) Reiser of Hurley, MS, Dan of Durand, WI,...

Maxine Cunningham)

Maxine Cunningham)

Jan 15, 2014

Maxine B. Search (nee Cunningham) Age 73, of Woodbury Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2014. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, William; children, Barbara (Steve) Nielsen, Shirlee Jordan, Judith (Kerry) Hagen, John, and Jessica Pearson; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other extended family and friends. She was much loved and will...

Lorraine Fritz

Lorraine Fritz

Jan 14, 2014

Of Cottage Grove died Monday afternoon January 14, 2014 at Regina Health Care Center after a 14 year battle with Alzheimers. Lorraine was born September 12, 1932 in Greenland Michigan. She was raised in Greenland. Lorraine enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and crocheting. She loved the outdoors. Preceded in death by mom Ella, husband Richard, daughter Kathleen, son Robert. Beloved mother...

Jeanlyn Samuelson

Jeanlyn Samuelson

Jan 12, 2014

Jeanlyn Samuelson, age 96, of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening, January 12, 2014. Jeanlyn was born June 28, 1917 in Leeds, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer & Inez (Gunderson) Hermanson. She was raised in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield. On June 21, 1941 she was united in marriage with Albert Samuelson in Madison. She is...

JoAnn Thompson)

JoAnn Thompson)

Jan 3, 2014

JoAnn T. Freeman (nee Thompson) Age 77, of Cottage Grove Went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2014. Preceded in death by loving husband, Marshall, and son, David Holum. Survived by loving children, Fred (Cheryl), Mike (Jackie), Steve (Madonna), Butch (Gayle) Holum, Roger (Jana) Holum, Kathy (Rick) Busch, Jim (Kari) Holum, Mike (Debbie) Holum, and Marshall W. (Kathryn);...

Gerald Carlson

Gerald Carlson

Jan 1, 2014

Gerald Edward Carlson "Dr. Rock" After a lifelong battle with depression. Gerald Edward Carlson was born March 22, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Raymond & Lucille (Eitel) Carlson. He graduated from Centennial High School with honors. On May 10, 1993 he was united in marriage with Lynda Kollas in Las Vegas. Jerry was a musician, a drummer,...

John Wynne

John Wynne

Dec 31, 2013

John Joseph Wynne, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 31, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Darlene; brother, David. Will be forever missed by siblings, Sue Roverud and Mike; nieces and nephews, Jenny (Rick) Willbanks, Aaron (Amy) Spychalla; Joe; Julia Wynne; and Andrew Roverud; great nephews, Carter and Ashton. John lived life to the fullest and...

Elizabeth Dullum

Elizabeth Dullum

Dec 29, 2013

Age 74 of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2013 Elizabeth Helene was born June 4, 1939 in Elizabeth, Minnesota the daughter of Frank & Helene (Wuttke) Drutschmann. She graduated from Stillwater High School. On April 1, 1968 she was united in marriage with Dale Robert Dullum in Watertown, South Dakota. Betty worked for the St. Paul Companies many years....

Jerry Durheim

Jerry Durheim

Dec 24, 2013

U.S. Marine Veteran Age 67 on December 24, 2013 Jerry was born April 12, 1946 in St. James, Minnesota the son of Arnold & Donna (Blank) Durheim. He was raised in South St. Paul. Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed cribbage, movies, hunting, and fishing. Jerry was a coin collector who loved...

Henrique Tavares

Henrique Tavares

Dec 21, 2013

Henrique Henry (Hank) G. Tavares, age 86 of St. Paul Park died December 21, 2013 at United Hospital. Funeral service 1:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 with visitation one hour prior at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN. Henry is survived by daughters Debra (Ken) Erickson and Sandy (Dick) Dufrene; step-children, Volker (Laurie) Schray and Karin...

Patricia Waterman

Patricia Waterman

Dec 19, 2013

Age 76, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 19, 2013. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years Ken; children Dave (Martine), Bob, Liz (John) Setnes, Mary (Todd) Amidon, Wendy Smith; also survived by Grandma's Angels Tyler, Zachary, Benjamin, Brett, Austin, Madison, and Sarah; brother Michael (Kaye) Harrigan. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to St. John's Cancer...

Sandra Staples)

Sandra Staples)

Dec 17, 2013

Sandra J. Berger (nee Staples), age 60, of Cottage Grove passed away on December 17, 2013. Survived by husband, Randy; daughters, Joanna (Mark) Hillmann and Teresa Nyblom; grandson, Rodney Wilson; brothers, Rick (Theresa) Staples, John (Renee) Staples, and Bob (Michelle) Staples; sister, Vicky (Wally) Christensen; numerous extended family; and a host of loving friends as well as her daycare children....

Reinold Judge

Reinold Judge

Dec 14, 2013

Reinold James Judge Age 61, of Cottage Grove Passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Reinie (RJ) was born April 28, 1952 in Hastings, MN to Kenneth and Harriet (Kummer) Judge. He loved spending time with family and friends at the lake, fishing, boating and sharing stories around the campfire. He also looked forward to family gatherings and holidays with...