Obituaries
Peggy Smith
Jul 26, 2012
of Inver Grove Heights & St. Paul Park Peggy (Meyers) Smith passed away July 26, 2012. She was born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota on March 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Emily and Herman Meyers. She was the former owner of Bill's Bar in St. Paul Park. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Day Smith; son Terrance;...
Peggy Smith
Jul 26, 2012
Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove 7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Mary Schneider
Jul 25, 2012
Of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly on July 25, 2012 Mary Joan was born October 4, 1948 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the daughter of John & Velma (Dix) Dinndorf. She was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from St Cloud Cathedral in 1967. On October 4, 1970 she wasunited in marriage with Jerome Schneider at Holy Spirit Church in St. Cloud. Mary...
Victor Wroblewski
Jul 22, 2012
Victor Wroblewski, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away Sunday July 22, 2012.Victor was born July 26, 1936 in Poland the son of Konstanty and Mary Wroblewski. He came to St. Paul in 1952. On April 15, 1961 he was united in marriage with Mary at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in St. Paul. He worked at MSP airport 44 years...
Jack DeMarre
Jul 19, 2012
Jack DeMarre, age 66, of Cottage Grove, on July 19, 2012. Will be missed and always cherished by wife, Kathy; daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Treviranus, Shelly and Gabby DeMarre; son, Jack; grandchildren, Josh and Jake Dahn, Tony (Hanna) and Nick Gomez, Jimmy Deshler, RuthAnn and Amber Pedersen; In-laws, Charlie and Peggy Dopkins; sisters, Jimmi and Bev. Preceded in death by parents,...
Benjamin Franczok
Jul 16, 2012
Ben C. Franczok, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Betty. Survived by sons, David (ex-wife, Michele), and James (Elizabeth); one granddaughter, Nicole Marie; brother, James Noel; and other extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th...
Michael Kuzma
Jul 14, 2012
Age 47 of Cottage Grove unexpectedly on July 14, 2012. Michael was born January 13, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of John & Catherine (Smith) Kuzma. He was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On May 12, 2000 he was united in marriage with Katy Bjorge in Hastings, Minnesota. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children building...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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