Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Glenn
May 27, 2012
John Alvin Glenn, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away May 27, 2012. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, 8500 Hillside Trail S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Friday 4-7 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park and also for one hour prior to the service at...
Sandra Gerlach)
May 27, 2012
Sandra M. Kropelnicki (nee Gerlach), age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away on May 27, 2012 with her family by her side. Survived by husband, Wayne; children, Jason (Melissa), Amanda (Eric) Butzer, Kevin (Lauren Williams) Carlin; grandchildren, Parker, Payton, Ava, Haley, Will, and Thomas; parents, Larry and Mary Gerlach; brother, Scott. Memorial Service 12 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012 at...
Eleanor McGee
May 27, 2012
Eleanor J. McGee, age 91, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Barton, and siblings, Clarence, George, Bryan, Richard, Genevieve, Bernice, Florence, Verna, Mary Ann. Survived by children, Robert (Alice), Gregory (Jayne), Kathleen (Larry) Oman; grandchildren, Kelly Oman, Chad (Mandy) Oman, Jennifer (Volkan) Kahveci, Maureen (Theo Rakotz) McGee, Connor (Tami) McGee, Caitlin...
Donald Rhein
May 22, 2012
Donald O. Rhein, age 78, of Cottage Grove, on May 22, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, LaMae. Survived by daughters, Cindy Rhein, and Jody (Cary) Kissner; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and other extended family and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Visitation...
William Draper
May 21, 2012
William (Bill) Draper, age 65, of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2012 at his home. Preceded in death by parents George and Ida; brother, George Jr.; along with endeared aunts, uncles, and cousins. His love and support will be greatly missed by daughter, Wendi and son, Marc (Rebecca); brother, Oliver (Helen), half-brother, Dario (Bernice) Chiarini; beloved four-legged...
Jason King
May 21, 2012
Age 29, of Cottage Grove died Monday afternoon May 21, 2012 after battling cancer. Jason Daniel King was born October 24, 1982 in Minneapolis to Craig & Donna (McNamara) King. He was raised in West St. Paul and graduated from Sibley High School in 2001. On August 11, 2006 he was united in marriage to Karleny Martinez in New York...
Irene Skare
May 20, 2012
"Remember our living not our leaving" Richard E. and Irene R. Skare unexpectedly left this earth on May 20, 2012. Beloved parents of Karen (Trent) Kline, Jeffrey "J.R." (Sue), Dale (Cathy), Lisa (Dean) Grohs; grandparents of Maddeson, Kaitlin, Kacey, Manny, Melissa, Jack, Melissa, Brad, Mitchell, Christopher; great-grandparents of Jourdan, Simon, Jackie Rose; also survived by brothers, sisters, extended family &...
Richard Skare
May 20, 2012
"Remember our living not our leaving" Richard E. and Irene R. Skare unexpectedly left this earth on May 20, 2012. Beloved parents of Karen (Trent) Kline, Jeffrey "J.R." (Sue), Dale (Cathy), Lisa (Dean) Grohs; grandparents of Maddeson, Kaitlin, Kacey, Manny, Melissa, Jack, Melissa, Brad, Mitchell, Christopher; great-grandparents of Jourdan, Simon, Jackie Rose; also survived by brothers, sisters, extended family &...
Debra Wroblewski-Knop
May 19, 2012
May 22, 1964 ~ May 19, 2012 Of Cottage Grove Beloved wife of Terry; loving mother of Dan & A.J. Lindsey; stepmother of Kortney & Kyle; grandmother of Aubrie & Easton Reinert; daughter of Barbara Wroblewski; sister of Paul (Connie) Wroblewski; Lorene (Geoff) Bohn; aunt of Heather, Zach, Elizabeth, Lillian, Kevin, & Ryan. Debra was born May 22, 1964 in...
Joanne Koester
May 12, 2012
Joanne Clare Koester, age 58, died May 12, 2012, of a sudden illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Avenue S, Cottage Grove. A visitation will be held on Friday, 5:00-7:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN and also for one hour prior...
Bruce Dunn
May 10, 2012
Bruce Michael Dunn, age 46, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, John and Marge. Survived by daughters, Ashley Dunn and Megan Whaley; siblings, Michael (Nancy), Wendy (Reinie) Judge, and Mark; nieces and nephews. Private family services held.
Nicholas Bibeau
May 3, 2012
Nicholas J. "Nick" Bibeau Age 18 of Cottage Grove Unexpectedly was taken from his earthly home on May 3, 2012, to his new home in Heaven where he is dwelling with his Savior Jesus Christ. Funeral service 2:00 pm Thurs., May 10, 2012 at Crossroads Church, 5900 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of...
Gary Warrington
May 2, 2012
Gary D. Warrington, age 59, Of Cottage Grove, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Madeline Warrington. Survived by loving wife, Sandra; children, Erin (fiancé Wayne Hosier), Jeremy, Joshua (fiancée Sarah Laufenburger), Justin; step children, Secellia, Gabriella, and Seth; five grandchildren; sister, Judy; extended family, friends and...
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