Obituaries

Theresa Momsen

Theresa Momsen

Dec 8, 2013

Theresa "Tess" Momsen Age 70 of Cottage Grove On Dec. 8, 2013 Theresa Ann was born May 30, 1943 in Hastings the daughter of Martin & Irene (McGuire) Hughes. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. On May 15, 1971 she was united in Marriage with Steve Momsen. She enjoyed traveling, reading, shopping, and being around people. She is...

Howard Swanlund

Howard Swanlund

Dec 6, 2013

Howard W. Swanlund Age 92, of Newport Died on December 6, 2013. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Rosemary and brother, George. Survived by wife, Tolly; sons, Peter (Linda), Steven (Pamela), and David (Lori); grandchildren, Michael (Mikaela), Matthew (Jamie), Andrew, Kimberly (Tony) McCann, Ann (Marc) Mallory, and Nicholas; five great grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Earl (Pat); sister-in-law, LuJean; as well...

James Hill

James Hill

Dec 5, 2013

James "Benny" Hill Age 50, of Cottage Grove Died unexpectedly on December 5, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Helen. Survived by loving wife, Lynne (nee Heinz); daughter, Jordan; and loyal dog, Balto. Visitation 4-8 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with memory sharing beginning at 6 PM. Private...

Jean Larkey

Jean Larkey

Dec 4, 2013

Jean Anne Larkey Age 54, of Cottage Grove Passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2013. Survived by husband Douglas; sons Daniel (Sam), Jonathan (Kassie), Joseph (Angie); grandchildren Mariah, Alex and Lily; sisters Maureen (Paul) Krueger, Patricia (Charles) Thielen, Lynn (Mike) Koewler, and Nancy (Jeff) Krech; "the fun aunt" loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Also loved by...

John Higbe

John Higbe

Dec 4, 2013

John Higbe Age 87, of Cottage Grove Went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2013. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Phyllis; and daughter, Julie. Survived by wife, Beverly; three sons, Robin, Kevin, and James (Jane); two step sons, Allen (Sharyn) Duce and Jeffrey (Becky) Duce; two step daughters, Cheryl (Marlyn) Engh, and Michelle Duce; many...

Rudy Hovseth

Rudy Hovseth

Dec 2, 2013

Rudy C. Hovseth Age 75, of Cottage Grove Died peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2013. Survived by wife, Barb; children, Tim (Rebecca), Dan (Deb), Julie (Doug) Fromm, and Pam (Dirk) Robinson; grandchildren, Liz, Katie, Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Jacob, Gabriel, Natalya, Yelena, Eli, Alyssa, and Chloe; brother, Gary Schult; sister, Nancy (Hank) Stack; sister-in-law, Linda (Mike) Kubacki; nieces, nephews, and many...

Veronica Franek

Veronica Franek

Dec 1, 2013

Veronica Franek, age 89 of St. Paul died Saturday afternoon November 30, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Veronica was born April 9, 1924 in Vermillion, Minnesota the daughter of John Zeien & Anna Seiben. She celebrated her 60th anniversary with Raymond Franek on September 24. She is the beloved wife of Raymond; loving mother of Duane; grandma of...

Shirley Koyama

Shirley Koyama

Dec 1, 2013

Age 80 of Cottage Grove died on Sunday evening December 1, 1013 at Augustan Care Center in Hastings. Shirley Elizabeth was born July 18, 1933 in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Augsburg. Shirley enjoyed visiting with people and reading. She was witty and had a good sense of humor. Shirley was the beloved mother of Lisa (Scott Busse), Joel (Michelle), Erich,...

Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson

Nov 29, 2013

Peterson, Nancy C. (Nee Choate) July 12, 1936 – November 29, 2013 of Cottage Grove Nancy was born July 12, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Edwin & Hazel (Aszman) Choate. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School. On January 14, 1956 she was united in marriage with Thomas Peterson at Beaver Lake...

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Nov 28, 2013

On Thursday afternoon November 28, 2013, Mark Ashley Stevens passed away surrounded by his loving family in his St. Paul Park home after battling a sudden and brief illness. Funeral Services will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Mark was born at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota on August 19, 1967 to parents Orville...

Wallace Miller

Wallace Miller

Nov 23, 2013

Wallace Fred Miller Age 84, of Woodbury Passed away peacefully in his home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Nov. 23, 2013. Known to his friends as Wally, he was born April 17, 1929 to parents, Fred and Cora Miller of Old Cottage Grove, MN. His great passions in life were his fervent love of God, country music,...

Doni Milbrandt

Doni Milbrandt

Nov 21, 2013

Doni Milbrandt Age 72, of Cottage Grove Formerly of Bloomington Died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Merrill Thorstenson. Survived by mother, Helen Thorstenson; sons, Jon and Dave (Kellie); granddaughters, Kristen and Melissa; grandson, Maxwell; sister, Deb Thorstenson; and other extended family and friends. Her beautiful smile and positive attitude touched many lives and will...

Gary Berger

Gary Berger

Nov 11, 2013

Longtime Cottage Grove resident Age 50 died unexpectedly on November 11, 2013. Gary Michael Berger was born June 26, 1963 in Hastings the son of Clarence & Irma (Nelson) Berger. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1982. Gary graduated from Mankato State University in 1987. He was a dedicated employee of Delta Airlines...

Irene Nielsen

Irene Nielsen

Nov 5, 2013

Irene Nielsen, age 89, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Mary (nee Kadel) Larson; siblings, Dorothy Olson, Ruth Hansen, Ben Larson, Gordon Larson, Laura Jean Rasmussen, and John (Jacky) Larson. Survived by husband of 58 years, Marshall; children, Pete (Kathy), Paul (Laura), Janet (Michael)...

Laura Elfstrum

Laura Elfstrum

Nov 4, 2013

Laura Ann Elfstrum, age 45, of Oakdale, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly after an accident on November 4, 2013. Preceded in death by grandparents; aunts; uncles, and cousins. Survived by children, Ryan (Brittany) McClellan, Alex Hansen, and Lindsey Hansen; parents, Robert and Kathryn (nee Hensel); sister, Susan (Charles) Banach; nephew, Justin; niece, Kara, and other extended family and...

Reverend Tims Sr

Reverend Tims Sr

Oct 29, 2013

Reverend Benjamin F. Tims, age 85 of Cottage Grove, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from injuries sustained in an accident. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Light The Way Church, 7000 Jamaica Ave South, Cottage Grove with visitation for two hours prior. Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Brenda Stadtler

Brenda Stadtler

Oct 26, 2013

Beloved daughter of Richard & Dorothy; loving sister of Melissa (Scott Espie), Kim; aunt of Austin, Ryan, Devin, Jacob, Alyssa; special friend of Randy Thurman. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday with 7 PM Funeral Service at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80TH St. S. Cottage Grove. Visitation Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Wednesday,...

Robin Hiley

Robin Hiley

Oct 25, 2013

Robin Joseph Hiley was born August 18, 1953 to Edward and Evelyn (Houston) Hiley in Rochester, Minnesota. Rob graduated from Jackson High School in 1971 and attended Jackson Vocational School. Professionally Rob spent his career at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and operated Rob's Tree Service until his death. Rob had a tremendous sense of humor and enjoyed everything...

Jeffery Bunton

Jeffery Bunton

Oct 23, 2013

Age 41 passed away peacefully Wednesday October 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeff was surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kristine (nee Thury), loving dad of Tyler & Shelby; son of Darryl & Alice; brother of Richard (Janice) & Michele (Kerry) Petroske; uncle of Corey, Austin, Casey, Rachel, Courtny & Alyssa;...

Lloyd Flum

Lloyd Flum

Oct 17, 2013

Lloyd Flum, age 82 of St. Paul Park died Thursday night October 17, 2013 at his home. Lloyd was born November 16, 1930 in Kasota, Minnesota the son of Roy & Alma Flum. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1947. On December 12, 1959 he was united in marriage with Patricia O'Connor. Lloyd enjoyed Sudoku puzzles and was...