Obituaries

Jeffrey Kaupa

Jeffrey Kaupa

Jan 19, 2012

Jeffrey Kaupa, age 48, of Woodbury left us peacefully on Thursday morning, January 19, 2012. Jeffrey Alan Kaupa was born September 3, 1963 in Rochester, Minensota the son of Ralph & Judith (Carlson) Kaupa. He was raised in Cottage Grove and Woodbury and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1981. He graduated from Mankato State in 1985. He enjoyed sports...

Kenneth Klemetsrud

Kenneth Klemetsrud

Jan 17, 2012

"Klem" Member of Carpenter & Joiners Local 322 Kenneth Paul Klemetsrud was born April 17, 1961 in Devils Lake, North Dakota the son of Karl & Irene (Bogstie) Klemetsrud. He graduated from Park High School in 1979 and was employed by Knutson Construction. He enjoyed canoeing, hunting, fishing and going to the Boundary Waters. Klem is the beloved son of...

Alvin Goebel

Alvin Goebel

Jan 13, 2012

Alvin "Al" Goebel, age 89, a long time resident of Cottage Grove, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012 surrounded by family at the Prelude of Woodbury in Woodbury. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in...

Helen Rickel

Helen Rickel

Jan 13, 2012

Helen K.(nee Glass) Rickel, age 89, a long time resident of Newport, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN with visitation one hour prior. A private burial will be held at a later time. She...

Addisyn Paananen

Addisyn Paananen

Jan 10, 2012

Addisyn Raelynn Paananen entered into heaven on January 10, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Addisyn was born on January 10, 2012, the daughter of Tara O'Connor and Steve Paananen. Addisyn is a special angel who was with us only a short time but was loved dearly. She will be greatly missed. Addisyn is the daughter of Tara O'Connor...

David Zopfi

David Zopfi

Jan 10, 2012

David Zopfi of Cottage Grove, formerly of St. Paul, Caracas Venezuela and Costa Mesa, CA. Delivered 2/6/63 and returned to sender on 1/10/12. Discontinued due to cancer. Following in the footsteps of brother Craig. Survived by life partner Aub Castillo; parents, Roger and Bonnie; brother Roger (Kathy); sister Amy Zopfi and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His last words were:...

Patricia Racine

Patricia Racine

Jan 7, 2012

Of Cottage Grove Passed away January 7, 2012 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at home. 74 years young. Beloved wife Harold "Harry"; wonderful mother of Kathleen Dockendorf, Mary (Fernando) Gutierrez. Lisa Madson, Jacquelyn (Brian) Arland, Joseph; grandchildren Jason, Tony and Dustin (Katie) Dockendorf; Michael and Robert (Katrina) Racine; Michelle Gutierrez; Jessica (Rand) Seay; Angela Gutierrez; Joseph Cropsey; Gabriel...

John Voss

John Voss

Jan 7, 2012

Age 73 of Farmington & Cottage Grove So gratefully blessed with loving friends & family Born January 14, 1938. Retired in 1994 after 35 years of Unisys employment. Died peacefully at home on January 7, 2012 while under hospice care for cancer. Preceded in death by wives Nellie and Kathy; som Mark; brothers Bob Voss and Gene Heath. Survived by...

Alice Schreiner

Alice Schreiner

Jan 5, 2012

Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Tami Pike

Tami Pike

Jan 1, 2012

Age 40 of Mpls died Sunday afternoon January 1, 2012. Tami Kay Pike was born May 17, 1971 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of William & Sharon Pike. On september 21, 2008 she was united in marriage with Jerry J. Judge. She loved clothes, writing, watching Law & Order, collecting knick-knacks, tattoos, dancing and music. She will be remembered...

Deanna Hukka

Deanna Hukka

Dec 28, 2011

(formerly Conrad) (nee Sundberg) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon December 28, 2011 surrounded by family. Loving wife, mother grandmother & great-grandmother. This was a very special woman, who loved her family, cooking, painting, birds and her dog Gizmo. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, George; parents Ruby & Eugene; son Scott; brother Dennis; grandchild Jennifer....

Felicia Adegbile

Felicia Adegbile

Dec 23, 2011

Felicia Egbunu Adegbile , age 44 of Cottage Grove, died Friday morning December 23, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Survived by husband Theophilus; parents; brothers & sisters. Funeral Service 12 Noon with visitation starting at 10 AM Saturday January 7 at Christ Church International, 3015 13th Ave. Mpls. Funeral Celebration 6 PM Friday (1/6) at Christ Church International,...

MonaKay Pohl

MonaKay Pohl

Dec 23, 2011

Age 76 of Cottage Grove On Dec. 23, 2011 Preceded in death by husband William Jr; parents Erma & Edward Nowachek. Beloved mother of Larry & Lori (Steve) Zimmerman; sister of Jody Johnson; grandma of Andrew & Victoria. Memorial Service 2:30 Friday with Gathering at 1 PM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park. Inurnment Newport Cemetery....

Robert Biscoe

Robert Biscoe

Dec 21, 2011

Age 88 passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2011. Robert was born and raised in Cottage Grove. On September 6, 1992 he was united in marriage with Carole Weitzel at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ. He enjoyed his garage, airplane, yard and rock garden, and machinery. Robert will be remembered for his love for his family. Preceded...

Charles Wylie

Charles Wylie

Dec 19, 2011

CHARLES WILLIAM WYLIE Charles(Chuck) William Wylie, age 69 of Cottage Grove, MN died peacefully surrounded by his family on December 19, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Our Lady of Peace Care Center. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Thursday, December 22, 2011 at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Lisa Jackson-Tallman

Lisa Jackson-Tallman

Dec 13, 2011

Lisa Kay Jackson-Tallman, age 48 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died Tuesday December 13, 2011 at the Woodwinds Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born October 12, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky and early in her life moved to Los Angeles where she spent most of her life. She lived in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Cottage Grove in...

Susan Williams

Susan Williams

Dec 10, 2011

Susan A. Williams, age 51 of Newport, MN died Dec. 10, 2011 at the Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota following a lengthy illness Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, with visitation starting at 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment will be in the...

Helen Bovee

Helen Bovee

Dec 9, 2011

HELEN ANNA (WUNSCH) BOVEE Helen A. Bovee, age 87 of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at her home on December 9, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior. Interment service at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery will follow....

Jennifer Maurer

Jennifer Maurer

Dec 7, 2011

JENNIFER MAURER Jennifer Maurer, age 37 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota died unexpectedly at her home on December 7, 2011. MEMORIAL SERVICE will be at 11 am Saturday, December 10, 2011 at LIGHT THE WAY CHURCH, 7000 Jamaica Avenue, Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior (651) 459-4145 (church). Jennifer Maurer was born November 22, 1974 in St. Paul and grew...

Hope Cherry

Hope Cherry

Dec 2, 2011

Hope L. Cherry Age 36 of Cottage Grove died Dec 2, 2011 due to complications from surgery. She is survived by parents, Tom and Beverly; siblings, Dawn Cherry and Timothy (Barbara) Cherry; loving aunt to Christopher, Shane, Isaiah and Jordan and close friend Michelle Mack. Memorial service 11 am Tuesday with visitation one hour prior at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church,...