Obituaries
James Hanson
Jun 26, 2013
Age 75 of Cottage Grove has returned to the Lord. James Russell Hanson was born June 29, 1937 in Hammond, Wisconsin. He was raised by his grandparents in Baldwin and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1955. On November 9, 1957 he was united in marriage with Sharon Ritchey at the Methodist church in River Falls. Jim worked at 3M,...
James Shinn
Jun 20, 2013
James Robert Shinn Age 81, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully on June 20, 2013 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1953; during the Korean conflict. He also taught in the St. Paul School system for 32 years. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean; son, Dr. Michael...
John Hansen
Jun 20, 2013
John C. Hansen Age 58, of Cottage Grove Formerly of Rosemount John passed away peacefully on June 20, 2013 after a brief battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. John taught special education for 15 years and touched the lives of many students and their families. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan. John loved his family deeply and will be greatly...
Troy Hendrickson
Jun 18, 2013
Troy T. Hendrickson Age 53, of Cottage Grove Passed away June 18, 2013 after a brief illness. Troy grew up playing hockey until an injury cut short his dream. He briefly turned to coaching and then settled in as a manager at Stroh's and then a senior project manager for Lennar. While he was proud of the work that he...
Wilma Sachs
Jun 16, 2013
Wilma Sachs, age 85, of St. Paul Park died Sunday evening June 16, 2013 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Wilma was born November 16, 1927 in St. Paul Park the daughter of Claus & Clara Wiersma. She was united in marriage to Elmer Sachs on April 24, 1948. Wilma enjoyed fishing, dancing, cooking traveling and being at the cabin. She...
Linda Johnson
Jun 15, 2013
Linda Johnson (nee West), age 59 of Cottage Grove died Saturday morning June 15, 2013. Linda Ann was born August 1, 1953 in St. Paul the daughter of Glenford & Marilyn (Odeen) West. She was raised in Woodbury and graduated from Park High School in 1971. On June 3, 1972 she was united in marriage with Charles Johnson. Linda enjoyed...
Carol Harwell
Jun 11, 2013
Carol Harwell, age 73, of Newport died early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013. Carol Jean was born March 13, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of George & Lucille (Weins) Smith. She was raised in Roseville and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1958. Carol enjoyed gradening, reading and doing crafts and puzzles. She is the beloved mother...
Eric Hansen
Jun 8, 2013
Eric Peter Hansen Age 61, of Wayzata Formerly of Saint Paul Went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 8, 2013 surrounded by family at J. A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN. Graduate of St. Olaf College and Duke Law School, and corporate lawyer at 3M for 30 years. Preceded in death by parents,...
Frank Fleming
Jun 4, 2013
Frank J. Fleming Age 70, of South Saint Paul, passed away on June 4, 2013. Preceded in death by loving companion, Jodie. Survived by Jodie's daughter, Mary (Roger) Elwell; their children whom knew Frank as grandpa, Ashley, Kayla, and Kyle; as well as their children, Octavio, Cruzzito, and Savanna. Mary would like to send a special thank you to Wayne...
Lula Karnitz
Jun 2, 2013
Lula Karnitz, age 87 died Sunday morning June 2, 2013. Lula was born October 29, 1925 in Kilborne, Louisiana the daughter of James & Lula (Ross) McMurry. She was raised in Gaars Mill, Louisiana. In 1942 she graduated from Dodson High School. On February 2, 1946 she was united in marriage with Norbert Karnitz in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was a...
LeRoy Edwards
May 28, 2013
Edwards, Lee Formerly of St. Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island Township on May 28, 2013. Preceded in death by wife of 44 years, Elaine; parents Harry & Cora; sisters Ida Miller, Lola Peterson; brothers Darell, Bruce, and Jack Edwards. Survived by son Gary (Roxanne Zahradka); daughters Susan (Randall) Schill, Gail (Michael) Kinney; grandchildren Gena Schill (Paul Kroshus) and Ryan...
Fred Studler Jr
May 26, 2013
Fred Studler Jr. Age 81, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Eula. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Debbi), Brad (Pam), and Rusty (Debbie); grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral service 11 AM, Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9979 80th St. S., Cottage Grove with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment...
Don Meade
May 26, 2013
Don Meade, age 89 of St. Paul Park, died May 26, 2013 at the White Pines Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Don was born February 20, 1924 and spent his early years in Aitkin, Minnesota. Don was married to Gloria Ann Waldera on April 26, 1952 and moved to their home in St. Paul Park in 1961. "Dad's chores on...
Patricia Reeves
May 24, 2013
Patricia "Patty" A. Reeves Age 71, of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 24, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Patty worked at Whirlpool and retired from HealthEast Rheumatology. She loved Elvis and the Vikings. Preceded in death by parents, Wylie Sr. and Gladys Garrett; and sister,...
David Schneider
May 18, 2013
David Schneider, age 39 of Cottage Grove died Saturday morning May 18, 2013 at The Inn at Natchez in Elko, Minnesota. David Anthony Schneider was born January 29, 1974 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Robert & Diana (Willi) Schneider. He was raised in Maplewood and graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1993. On June 21, 1997...
Roland Coller
May 15, 2013
Roland A. Coller, age 74 of Hastings, formerly of Newport, died May 15, 2013 at his home. Family and friends may gather to celebrate Roland's life on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Newport Lutheran Church, 900 15th Street, Newport. Roland was born March 15, 1939 in Long Prairie to Howard and Arvella Coller where he grew up...
Joseph Robek
May 15, 2013
Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Randall Kent
May 15, 2013
Randall "Randy" Kent, age 68 of Cottage Grove, died early Wednesday morning May 15, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Randall Adolph Kent was born July 8, 1944 in Almena, Wisconsin the son of Adolph & Elsie (Ernst) Kent. He was raised in Barron, Wisconsin and graduated from Barron High School in 1962. Randy attended UW-River Falls. On September...
Joseph Robek
May 15, 2013
Joseph A. "Ya-Ya" Robek October 26, 1934 – May 15, 2013 Memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday May 21, Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S; Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. He is preceded by parents, Julia & Josef, sister Elsie Danciu. Joseph is survived by his wife of 30 years Kathleen; children, Julie Robek,...
Beatrice Schultz
May 15, 2013
Beatrice "Bea" Schultz, age 84 of Cottage Grove Our busy Bea has prepared her last delicious dinner. An avid cook, baker, and talented crafter, Beatrice Fay Schultz (Duncanson) peacefully left us early Wednesday morning May 15th, 2013 to reunite with the love of her life, husband John Schultz; parents Ralph & Clara, and sisters June & Shirley, in heaven. She...
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