Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gerald Hendrickson
Oct 17, 2013
Gerald Hendrickson passed Away October 17, 2013 Gerald Duane Hendrickson was born October 16, 1938 in Waseca, Minnesota the son of Carroll & Gilfie (Quicksted) Hendrickson. He graduated in 1956 from Waseca High School. Jerry was a wrestler in high school, where he went to state without a coach. He went to Mankato State to wrestle. He was proud of...
Matthew Horn
Oct 16, 2013
Matthew "Weezy" Van Horn, age 24 of Hastings, formerly of Cottage Grove died Oct. 16, 2013 at Regions Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. A memorial visitation will be held on Sun, Oct. 20, 2013 from 2:00-5:00 pm with a service of remembrance at 5:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park....
Theresa Borowicz
Oct 12, 2013
Theresa L. Borowicz (nee Pietruszewski) Age 79, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 12, 2013. God took our angel, our rock, back home to watch over us all. Survived by husband of 59 years, Adrian. Children, Audrey (Bill), Veronica, Linda (Jeff), Brenda (Tom), Steve (Michelle), Stan (Beth), Joe and Paul; 11 grandchildren; 17 great...
Rosemary Juelfs
Oct 6, 2013
Rosemary Juelfs, age 77 of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening October 6, 2013. Rosemary Rita was born January 23, 1936 in Albany, Minnesota the daughter of Henry & Mary (Novak) Froelich. She was raised in Albany. She was united in marriage with Donald Juelfs. Rosie enjoyed bingo, going to the casino, birdwatching, flowers, plants and children. She was preceded in...
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