Obituaries
Irene "Rene" Horstman
Mar 16, 2023
Irene L. Horstman, age 78, of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Her visitation will be 11 AM with Memorial Service beginning at 1 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. ...
Robert H. Zietlow Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Bob Zietlow, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away at his home of Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Rob (Rosie), and Lisa (Cody); grandchildren, Reid, Riley, Roland, Wyatt, and Bennett; brother, Terry (Julie); and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara.
A funeral...
Shirley Marie Kreiner
Mar 15, 2023
Shirley Marie Kreiner, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, George; sons, Mark and Daniel; grandchildren, Chase, Brooke, Noah, and Lucas; and siblings, Peggy (Jim), Rich (Patty), Bill, and Patrick.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rosemary; and brothers, Jim and John.
A...
Everette "Ev" Wright
Mar 13, 2023
Everette “Ev” Wright, 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Ev was born on August 28, 1948, becoming the seventh and youngest child of Ervin and Evelyn Wright in rural St. James, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in St. James. Ev attended St. James High School...
Homer D. Miles
Mar 10, 2023
Homer D. Miles, 92, of Cottage Grove, passed away in his home on Friday, March 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, and brothers, Frank, Dale, Floyd, Donald, Dorthy, and George.
Homer will be missed by his children, Mary Jo Miles and Frank (Mary) Miles; grandchildren, Luke (Cecivon Arreola-Garcia) Miles, Thomas Miles, Samuel (Mackenzie) Miles, and...
Elmo Martin
Mar 6, 2023
Elmo Martin, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away at the Woodbury Senior Care Center on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Elmo was born on August 23, 1936 in Easton, MN to Francis and Nellie (Pettit) Martin. Elmo left school at the age of 16 to work for his dad. At the age of 18, he joined the Army serving during...
Keith Porter
Mar 3, 2023
Keith Alden Porter, age 72 of Cottage Grove, died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Regions Hospital after complications from a brain aneurysm.
Keith was born on December 5, 1950, in Crookston, MN. He attended elementary, middle and high school in School District #595 in East Grand Forks, MN. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State...
Brian Henning
Mar 3, 2023
Brian Henning died unexpectedly on March 3, 2023 in Woodbury, MN at the age of 48.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol. Brian will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Melissa; father, Steven and step-mother, Joyce; sister, Amy (Nathan) Fritz; and many other dear family and friends.
Brian was born on June 20,1974, in Cambridge, Nebraska...
William "Bill" Dreher
Mar 1, 2023
William “Bill” Dreher, age 76, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Preceded in death by first wife, Mary Ann; parents, Donald and Mildred; and brothers, Richard, Jim, and Donny. Survived by wife, Roxie; son, Jeff (Tiffany); grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth; siblings, Fran, Bob, David, Dee,...
David Ellis Willmarth
Feb 26, 2023
David Ellis Willmarth, age 85, died Feb. 26, 2023, in Cottage Grove, MN. A man of few words and deep kindness, Dave was beloved by his family and many friends.
He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 57 years; sons, Chad (Janet), Quinn (Cindy), and Todd (Holly); his grandchildren; and siblings, Robert, of Rochester, MN, Rita Kane, of...
Dean Earl Cook
Feb 23, 2023
Dean Earl Cook was born in November 1946 in Lake City, Minnesota, son of Donald Earl and Loretta Mae, and raised in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. He is the proud brother to sisters Mary, Dona, Lana, Terry, and brother Gale. He earned his GED and completed required college credits while employed.
Dean met his would-be future wife, Carol, in 1970 on a...
Scott Allen Schreiner
Feb 21, 2023
Scott Allen Schreiner
Age 59, of Cottage Grove
Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023 from pancreatic cancer.
Preceded in death by father, Norman. Survived by mother, Helen; brothers, Kevin, Darrin, and Jaimy (Shellie); nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023...
Gerald William Kamp, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" William Kamp, Jr., 77, of West Saint Paul, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Myra, and brother-in-law, Jerry Rose.
Jerry will be missed by his sister, Sharon Rose; three nephews; one niece; and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Friday, March 3...
Darryl Bunton
Feb 18, 2023
Darryl D. Bunton, age 87, of Cottage Grove, MN, our beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Darryl proudly served his country as a 20-year member of the US Army as well as the Army National Guard. He was also avid supporter of his beloved Minnesota Twins! He never...
Judith Kampmeyer
Feb 18, 2023
DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR JUDY'S FUNERAL AND GATHERING.
Judith Kampmeyer, age 80, of Woodbury, passed away on February 18, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Judy was a founding member, with her husband, at Rose of Sharon Lutheran church where she was a faithful servant to the church, active in the women's guild. She...
George Brier
Feb 15, 2023
George Brier, age 79, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
George was very proud of being a volunteer fireman and EMT. He loved the outdoors, was a jack of all trades, and always there to offer help. He was loved by many and will be missed very much.
George is survived by...
Robert Zappa
Feb 14, 2023
Robert Amy Zappa died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Bob was born July 1, 1944, in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Anna and Amedeo (Amy) Zappa.
Bob was raised in and near Cumberland. He attended the rural, Section 10 school and Cumberland Schools, graduating in 1963. He wrestled and played football while there. He served in the Army. He...
Richard Leon "Lee" Thomas
Feb 13, 2023
Celebration of Life
Richard Leon "Lee "Thomas
July 20, 1981 - February 13, 2023
We invite you to join us in Celebrating the Life of a Loving Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend.
Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the North Saint Paul American Legion; 2678 - 7th Avenue E., North Saint Paul,...
Lorraine Mischke
Feb 13, 2023
Lorraine (Vander Heyden) Mischke died peacefully on February 13, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia/Parkinson's, in the presence of her loving family, surrounded by prayer.
Lorraine was born March 29, 1940 in Onamia, MN to the late John and Katherine (Kertzman) Vander Heyden. She grew up on the farm and attended grade school Cove in Milaca County...
Eleanore Bollin
Feb 12, 2023
Eleanore Lorraine Draxten Bollin was born on February 8, 1928, a magical date 2/8/28, in Atwater, MN. Her parents were Palmer and Frieda (Lindgren) Draxten. She lived her early years on the banks of Long Lake, south of Grove City and on her grandparent's farm just north of Cosmos. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1946. In 1947, she...
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