Obituaries
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...
Duane Donkers
Apr 23, 2014
Duane J. Donkers age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 23, 2014. Survived by wife of 53 years, Mary; children, Duane (Tara), David (Angela), William, Janet, and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jessica, Clinton, Michael, Tommy, Solenne, Sarah, Nicholas, Matthew, Xavier, Travis, and Heather; sisters, Helen (Joe) Tillman and Ora (Bill) Dorgan; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of...
Donald Eisenmenger
Apr 20, 2014
Eisenmenger, Donald "Ike" Captain St. Paul Fire Department Age 85 of Denmark Township died early Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2014 at the Prescott Nursing Home. Donald David was born October 1, 1927 in Walker, Minnesota the son of William & Ethel (Culp) Eisenmenger. He was raised in the twin cities area. Ike served in the United States Navy during...
Edward Leithauser
Apr 16, 2014
"Bubby" of St. Paul Park January 4, 1926 – April 16, 2014 Edward John Leithauser was born January 4, 1926 in St. Paul the son of Edward & Ruth (Walstrom) Leithauser. He was raised on St. Paul's east side and graduated from Harding High School. On July 10, 1955 he was united in marriage with La Verne Barbara Opatz in...
Darlene Christenson
Apr 15, 2014
Beloved Wife, Mom, Mimi Age 58 of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 15, 2014. Darlene Emily was born February 5, 1956 in St. Paul the daughter of Edward & Rose (Kroll) Wosick. She was raised in St. Paul Park. On March 1, 1975 Dar was united in marriage with Tom in Stillwater. Her life revolved...
Terence Nichols
Apr 12, 2014
Terence L. Nichols Age 73, of Cottage Grove Passed away April 12, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Graduate of Edina High School and University of Minnesota (1966). Terry was the co-owner of Nichols and Hines waterproofing Company from 1971-1982. He did graduate studies in theology at Marquette University, 1982-1988. From 1988 to 2014 he was professor of Theology at...
Jennifer Johnson
Apr 11, 2014
Johnson, Jennifer "Jen" Age 25 of Cottage Grove On April 11, 2014 Jennifer was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 2006. She played soccer and was in track at Park. Jennifer enjoyed playing Frisbee golf. She was enrolled in Culinary School at St. Paul College. Jennifer is the beloved daughter of Julie & Dale; sister...
Keith Kostka
Apr 9, 2014
Keith J. Kostka, age 61, of St. Paul died unexpectedly of natural causes on April 9, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Harold; nephew, Andy; brother-in-law, Bob; and grandparents. Survived by mother, Alice M. of Hastings; siblings, Lauson (Sue), Kevin (Maureen), Scott (Cathy), Melissa (Steve), and Craig (Shelly); twelve nieces and nephews; eight great nieces and nephews; close family friends...
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