Obituaries

Lola Beckenbach

Lola Beckenbach

Jul 12, 2012

LOLA BECKENBACH Age 64 Of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully July 12, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She had a zest for life that was contagious to those who were around her. Lola's life will be treasured by all who knew her. Lola was a long time employee of The Gillette Company in St. Paul. She is...

Lois Alden

Lois Alden

Jul 8, 2012

Lois Alden passed away peacefully with her family at her side Sunday, July 8, 2012. Per her request, no services are being held. Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Betty Cox

Betty Cox

Jul 6, 2012

Betty Cox, "Beans," "Babe," age 89, of Saint Paul Park Passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Ken. Survived by family and friends. Memorial Service will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Community United Church of Christ, 1145 Summit Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation half hour prior at church. In lieu of...

Sandra Baldus

Sandra Baldus

Jul 3, 2012

Sandra Baldus, age 65, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 3, 2012. Survived by husband, Lester; children, Christopher (Dawn), Rebecca, Carol (Paul) Martinson; six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment at St. Thomas Aquinas...

Barbara Wittman

Barbara Wittman

Jul 2, 2012

Barbara Faye Wittman, 67, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on July 2, 2012. She was born August 17, 1944 in Milbank, South Dakota. Proceeded in death by: husband Henry Wittman, brother LuWayne Todd. Survived by parents: Robert & Lucille Todd, children: Paul & Cozette Wittman, Mark & Lynn Wittman, Brian Wittman & Tina Meyer, Brent & Nena Larson, grandchildren: Ashley,...

Marie Pawlenty

Marie Pawlenty

Jun 28, 2012

Marie V.(Dockendorf)Pawlenty, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676-80th Street S. Cottage Grove with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Monday at Church of St. Rita, 8694-80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior. Interment will...

Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson

Jun 26, 2012

Dennis W. Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the VA Medical Center. Survived by wife of 42 years, Cheryl; children, George (Kelly) Anderson, Jodi (Steven Christensen) Anderson, Krista (Charles) Rogers; grandchildren, Devin, Noah, Brandon, Jacob, Makayla; great-granddaughter, Harper. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sylvia (Avery) Anderson. Visitation will be...

Karl Hansen

Karl Hansen

Jun 21, 2012

Karl Robert Hansen, age 67, of Cottage Grove was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on June 21, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Anna. Survived by wife of 45 years, Sherry; children, Michael (Torey Strand), Donald (Robyn), Nicole (Robb) Manary, Kelly, Katherine (Michael) Garvey, and Jeremy Virkus; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Derrick)...

Nicholas Opse

Nicholas Opse

Jun 19, 2012

Nicholas "Nick" Opse Age 29 of Cottage Grove February 3, 1983 – June 19, 2012 Passed away after a courageous struggle with lymphoma. Nick is survived by his parents, Allen and Roxsanne; the love of his life, Dana Kaping; his miracle "little man", Cody Nicholas Opse; and numerous siblings. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 22, at Light...

Travis Winter

Travis Winter

Jun 18, 2012

Travis (T-Mercy) Winter, age 27, of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly on June 18, 2012. Preceded in death by grandparents, Warren and Rose Winter, and grandmother, Yvonne Andrews. Survived by daughter, Isabella Rose; mother, Kristie (Chad); father, Gilbert; siblings, Kristel (Bob), Jeremy (Kara), Jesse, Little Trav, Alex, and Skylar; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Austin, Dylan, Jordan, Tyler, and Brielle; special friends,...

Luella Knudsen

Luella Knudsen

Jun 17, 2012

Luella "Lu" Knudsen , age 101 of Woodbury Health Care Center died Sunday morning, June 17, 2012 at Woodbury Health Care Center. On August 28, 1910 Luella Agnes Shardlow was born to Fred and Florence Shardlow in Marshall, Minnesota. Luella was the middle of three daughters. Florence was her elder sister and Dora was her younger sister. At around the...

Margaret May

Margaret May

Jun 17, 2012

Margaret "Marge" May Loving Wife, Mom & Grandma Died Sunday evening June 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Margaret Josephine May was born March 19, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Vincent & Angelina (Lily) Davide. She was raised in Brooklyn. On May 21, 1962 she was united in marriage with George May Sr. She...

Juanita Paananen

Juanita Paananen

Jun 14, 2012

Juanita (Martinez) Paananen, age 84, our Beloved Mother & Grandmother passed away June 14, 2012 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by granddaughters Vickie & Addisyn; sister Marylou Garcia; brothers Paul, John & Jessie Contreras. Juanita is survived by her daughters Angie, Shirley & Teresa; sons Jose, Eddie, & Steve; sisters Julia, Eleanor,& Josphine; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren;...

Dawn Rikkola

Dawn Rikkola

Jun 13, 2012

Of Cottage Grove August 23, 1953 ~ June 13, 2012 Dawn was born August 23, 1953 in Highbridge, WI the daughter of Joseph & Mildred (Tobin) Vitek. She was raised in Highbridge and graduated from Mellen High School. On June 3, 1972 she was united in marriage with John Rikkola in Rosemount. She was devoted to her grandchildren. Breezie enjoyed...

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson

Jun 12, 2012

NWA Retiree Of Cottage Grove Died suddenly on Tuesday morning June 12, 2012 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Larry Ronald Anderson was born October 26, 1939 in Braham, Minnesota the son of Otto & Agnes (Danielson) Anderson. In 1948 his family moved to Minneapolis. Larry graduated from South High School in 1958. In 1961 he was united in marriage with...

Janet Vick

Janet Vick

Jun 11, 2012

of Cottage Grove February 12, 1938 ~ June 11, 2012 Janet was born February 12, 1938 in Mendota, the daughter of Joseph & Minnie (Lau) Burns. She was raised on a farm in Mendota. She was united in marriage with Sigurd in Northfield. She was very social and loved her coffee club. Janet also enjoyed sewing, quilting and making afghans....

Ronald Rolland

Ronald Rolland

Jun 9, 2012

Ron Rolland, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in his home on June 9, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Elsie. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Mavis "Mickey"; children, Kristi (Michael) Pigue, Jill (Stan) Tead, Neil (Renee); eight grandchildren; and sister, Angeline Sorenson. Funeral Service 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Christ the...

Louis Bramstedt

Louis Bramstedt

Jun 5, 2012

Louis Leroy Bramstedt, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2012. Survived by sons, Paul (Bobbie) and Steven; grandchildren, Serena and Trevor. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 pm Monday, June 11, 2012 at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the funeral...

Fred Gibson

Fred Gibson

Jun 1, 2012

Fred L. Gibson, age 81 of Marianna, Florida formerly of Cottage Grove died Friday evening June 1, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fred was born June 6, 1930 the son of Fred & Harriet(Dunn) Gibson. He was raised in Hibbing. On October 10, 1970 he was united in marriage with Kathleen Stanton at St. Rita's Catholic Church...

Rosemary Meunier

Rosemary Meunier

May 29, 2012

May 29, 1925 ~ May 29, 2012 Age 87 of Cottage Grove Passed peacefully into God's hands on Tuesday evening. She will be reunited with her husband of 47 years, Robert. Also preceded in death by her son-in-law Timothy Lehman. Survived by children Marsha Meunier, Sandra (Richard) Anderson, Greg (Cindy) Meunier, Laurie Lehman, Mary (William) Davis. Also survived by 6...