Obituaries
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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