Obituaries

Daniel Assche

Daniel Assche

Apr 30, 2012

Daniel Patrick Van Assche passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at his home in Cottage Grove. Dan was born May 17, 1947 in West St. Paul, the son of Albert and Patricia (Moran) Van Assche. Dan worked at the U.S. Post Office for the past 30 years. He was Vice President of the union for several years. He lived in...

Glenn Kelly

Glenn Kelly

Apr 29, 2012

Glenn Douglas Kelly, Age 44, of St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Judy. Survived by children, Alex and Lauren and their mother, Julie Williamson; father, Earl; sisters, Kim (Chris) Rheault, Heather (Keith) Molenda; forever lover, Julie Shappell; nieces, Naomi and Tori, nephews, Fletcher and Morgan. Visitation 4-7 PM,...

Clarence Olson

Clarence Olson

Apr 29, 2012

Clarence "Ted" Olson, age 71, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 - 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Kok Funeral Home,...

Eugene Zilge

Eugene Zilge

Apr 26, 2012

Eugene (Zip) Zilge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away on April 26, 2012 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Wally and Ann, sister, Byrnell. Survived by loving wife, Shar of 44 years; beloved children, Jason (Jodi), Renee (Scott) Dreying; and four wonderful grandsons, Nicholas, Noah, Daniel and Matthew; brothers, Mel (Natalie), Terry...

Marlyne Wollschlager

Marlyne Wollschlager

Apr 23, 2012

Marlyne Wollschlager, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Clifford Cordes, and niece, Jodi Cordes. Survived by husband, Vernon; children, Cliff (Sally), Dean (Laura), Terry (Carol), Scott (Cindy), Michelle (fiancé Mark), and Ross; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; mother, Hilda Cordes; siblings, Ken (Karen), Jerri (Harlan), Rita, Sharon (Gordy), Judie...

John Schurmeier Jr

John Schurmeier Jr

Apr 22, 2012

Schurmeier, John Jr. "Bill" Age 87, of Cottage Grove Passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. Preceded in death by his daughter, Terry Ann. Survived by his wife, Joylyn "Joy"; daughter, Debra; sons, John, David and Steven (Virginia); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a WWII veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a survivor of...

John McGraw

John McGraw

Apr 21, 2012

John F. McGraw, age 68 of Maplewood, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM, SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012 at St Thomas Aquinas Church, 920 Holly Ave, St Paul Park, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials are preferred to family's...

Lorraine Snyder

Lorraine Snyder

Apr 17, 2012

Lorraine Snyder (Dege), age 94, of Cottage Grove. She was born on March 30, 1918 in St. Paul, MN. She served in the Marine Corps during WWII in Quantico, VA. There she met the love of her life, Bill Snyder. They were married on August 22, 1945 and spent over 49 years together. On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, she passed...

Maureen Barnett

Maureen Barnett

Apr 16, 2012

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister Maureen C. Barnett, age 74 of Cottage Grove, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Friday, April 20, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. Visitation will be Thursday 4:00-8:00 pm at Kok Funeral Home,...

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Apr 14, 2012

Michael Richard Fox, beloved son, brother, uncle, age 41, of Cottage Grove, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 14, 2012. Survived by mother, Kathy (Don) Kline, father, Steve (Lynn) Fox; siblings, Chris (Bill) Derry, Jason (James Ramer) Saunders, Debra (Jeff) Hill, Kevin (Rachael) Saunders, Troy (Holly) Kline, Brian (Victoria) Fox, and Kelly Fox; six nieces, three nephews,...

Dianna Sabin

Dianna Sabin

Apr 14, 2012

Dianna R. Sabin, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2012. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by husband, Dale; four children; grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws; as well as many extended family and friends. Visitation will be Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m., at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th...

Mary Killian

Mary Killian

Apr 12, 2012

Mary G. Killian, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012. Mary is survived by her children, Donna Rookstool, Michael (Kristie) Schulz Jr.; grandchildren, Curtis Cross, Kayla Schulz, and Gabrielle Schulz; Sisters, Josephine (Theodore) Jakelski, and Loretta (Joseph) Kilby. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sadie DeAngelis; brother, Lawrence DeAngelis, Charles DeAngelis,...

Lester Johnson

Lester Johnson

Apr 7, 2012

Lester T. Johnson, age 82 of Cottage Grove on April 7, 2012 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood surrounded by family. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the All Saint's Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street...

Edwin Goebel Jr

Edwin Goebel Jr

Apr 7, 2012

Edwin F. Goebel Jr., age 54 of Baldwin, formerly of Cottage Grove, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Baldwin Medical Center in Baldwin, WI following a lengthy illness. A VISITATION will be 4:00-8:00 pm Thursday, April 12, 2012 at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676-80th Street S, Cottage Grove. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11:00 am Friday, April 13, 2012 the...

Baby Spicer

Baby Spicer

Apr 7, 2012

Our little Austin touched our heart on April 4, 2012 and on April 7, 2012 he went ahead of us to someday meet us at Heaven's front gate. Austin is loved by his parents, Scott and Nikki and twin brother, Chase Arthur; maternal grandparents, Rod and Mary Johnson; paternal grandparents, Dick and Karen Spicer; aunts and uncle, Tera (Corey) Anderson,...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Apr 6, 2012

Robert "Bob" E. Erickson, age 84 of Cottage Grove, MN died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Loving Care Cottage in Cottage Grove, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday April 11, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at...

Betsy Hodgin-Sexton

Betsy Hodgin-Sexton

Apr 4, 2012

Betsy Ann Hodgin-Sexton, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012. Preceded in death by father, George, and brother, Michael. Survived by daughter, Amanda; mother, June; sisters, Cheryl (Larry) Abrahamson, Kathy (Dennis) Mackley, Mary; brothers, Jerry (Linda), Ron, and Jim; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service 12 PM, Saturday, April 7,...

Steven Schimek

Steven Schimek

Apr 4, 2012

Steve Schimek, age 44 of Cottage Grove passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Steve was born in Wells on June 16, 1967, the son of Joseph and Rita (LaCanne) Schimek. Steve was raised in Easton where he attended high school. He attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Project Management, Master...

Angelo Elguera

Angelo Elguera

Mar 26, 2012

Angelo Elguera, Age 74, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully March 26, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Beldon Blvd., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Visitation All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd. Cottage...

Chris Metzler

Chris Metzler

Mar 26, 2012

Chris Metzler, age 53, of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 26, 2012. Survived by children, Matthew Deneau, Jeremy Metzler, Cassie (Brandon) Soltys; father, George; siblings, Steve (Lynn), Nancy (Robert) Mathewson, Julie Jansen, Joe (Lisa), Rose (Wes) Bidwell, and Robert; grandson, Dylan Soltys; ex-wife, Mary Deneau- Metzler; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by mother,...