Obituaries

Brad Swanson

Brad Swanson

Nov 18, 2011

Brad J. Swanson age 48 of Cottage Grove, MN Passed away November 18, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Brad will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, son and friend. Brad loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting, was a long-time baseball coach for his boys, adored watching his daughter play basketball and softball and thoroughly enjoyed...

Ginette Schnegelberger

Ginette Schnegelberger

Nov 14, 2011

Ginette Schnegelberger, 75 of Saint Paul Park, died peacefully Monday evening, November 14, 2011 with her children Mike and Lisa by her side. Ginette Schnegelberger was born January 8, 1936 in LaRochelle, France, the daughter of Clement and Therese (Buisson) Brousseau. Ginette came to the United States in 1958 and later married David Schnegelberger in April of 1967. Ginette loved...

Richard Dougherty

Richard Dougherty

Nov 12, 2011

Richard "Dick" Dougherty age 74, of Cottage Grove died Saturday evening November 12, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born October 23, 1937 the son of Gerald & Sarah (Roseland) Dougherty. He was raised in Wisconsin and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Midway. Dick enjoyed fishing....

Irva Schilling

Irva Schilling

Nov 12, 2011

Left this world to join the love of her life her husband Robert . Preceded in death by parents Ethel & Lawrence Burch; brothers Irving, Eugene, Milton & Edward. Survived by children Terrance (Debra), Patricia, Dennis (Melanie); grandchildren Dennis Jr., Tina, Rebecca, Irvette, Molly, Robert, Krystal; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers Charles (Katheryn) & Arthur (Charlene) Burch; sisters Marcia Nutter, Mildred (Eldrid)...

Arnold Moen

Arnold Moen

Nov 6, 2011

Longtime St. Paul Park Resident Age 94 died Sunday night November 6, 2011 at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Arnold Wesley Moen was born September 5, 1917 in Lakota, North Dakota. His mother passed away two weeks after his birth and he was raised by his maternal grandparents in Cottage Grove. Arnie graduated from Park High School in 1936. On September...

Humberto Chavez

Humberto Chavez

Nov 4, 2011

Humberto Chavez, age 72 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota died November 4, 2011 after a 3 A½ year battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He was an MTC Bus Driver for 23 years, a job which he loved, and would always say that he...

Erane Ellison

Erane Ellison

Oct 31, 2011

Erane Ellison, age 73 of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away October 31, 2011. She was born September 16, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota where she graduated from Washington High School. On November 1, 1958, she was united in marriage to Raymond C. Ellison. They made their home in the St. Paul Park area where they raised their three children....

Erane Ellison

Erane Ellison

Oct 31, 2011

Funeral Home Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park 1201 Portland Avenue Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

Alaiyna Thompson

Alaiyna Thompson

Oct 25, 2011

Forever Our Baby in Heaven on October 25, 2011 Beloved daughter of Alyssa Monn & Jason Thompson; sister of Jason David; granddaughter of Al & Annette Monn, Jason & Carolyn Thompson; aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral service 2 Pm Friday October 28, 2011 at KOK FUNERAl HOME in St. Paul Park. Burial Newport Cemetery. Service Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul...

Audrey Gutzmer

Audrey Gutzmer

Oct 24, 2011

(Mace / Waidelich) "Toots" Age 73 of Milltown, WI, formerly of Newport passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2011. Audrey was raised in Newport and graduated from Park High School in 1956. She collected dolls and loved country music. Preceded in death by husband Gerald, parents Garnet Carr & Walter Waidelich; brothers John, Donald, Ronald; stepson Patrick Gutzmer. Survived by children...

Diane Larson

Diane Larson

Oct 23, 2011

age 68, of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening October 23, 2011 at The Woodbury Health Care Center. Diane was born March 16, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota the daughter of Arthur & Louise (Suhr) Grausnick. She graduated from Harding High School in 1961. On September 14, 1963 she was united in marriage with Harry O. Larson. She enjoyed stamping, knitting, playing...

Claudette Moll

Claudette Moll

Oct 12, 2011

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

Evelyn Kreiner

Evelyn Kreiner

Oct 12, 2011

Age 82 of Roseville On October 12, 2011 Preceded in death by beloved husband Fred; two brothers and one sister. Survived by sons, Chris and George (Shirley), daughter Evelyn, grandchildren Mark, Daniel, Coreena, Kelly Jo, several great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Memorial Service 2:30 Sunday, October 14 at AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS BAR & GRILL, 7240 E. Pt. Douglas Rd,...

Debra Geiger

Debra Geiger

Oct 11, 2011

Unexpectedly on October 11, 2011 Beloved mother of Todd, Michael & Jay Ortez; 4 grandchildren; brothers & sisters David (Laurie), Steve (Violet), Brian (Char), Meg, & Jon Hemmingson; Teri (Cal) Langness, Jeannie (Jim) Eastman, Linda (Dan) Thuringer; many nieces & nephews. Memorial Service 4 PM Friday with visitation starting at 1PM at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul...

Morris Knudsen, Sr

Morris Knudsen, Sr

Oct 9, 2011

Knudsen, Morris J, Sr. Beloved Husband Father, Grandpa Preceded in death by his first wife, Avis Helgeson. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Luella Shardlow Knudsen; children, Morris ( Barbara) Knudsen, Maureen (Peter) Haqq, Janet (Dave) Ulvin and Lynn Sonia; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service 11 am Wednesday October 12,...

George Lowery

George Lowery

Oct 6, 2011

Lowery, George D. (Pa) October 9, 1919 October 6, 2011 Preceded in death by wife Louise who was the love of his life. Parents John and Nellie, son George Jr, daughter Patricia Lacy, brothers Bill, John, Albert, and sister Ella May. Survived by children Eugene (Marlyss) LaDoucer, Holly (Ernest) Walker, Yvonne (Ramon) Perez, Barbara LaDoucer, Richard LaDoucer, LeRoy (Carol) LaDoucer;...

David Oney, Sr

David Oney, Sr

Sep 25, 2011

Oney, David F, Sr. Loving Son And Father December 18, 1962 - September 25, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, John Sr., sister Barbara Jo Oney, and niece Ashley Kasa. Survived by his loving partner, Jacquie Lindholm; son David F. Jr.; mother Patricia Oney; siblings Kathleen Oney, John Jr. (Susan), Michael (Andrea), Bonnie (John) Clements; many nieces, nephews, other...

Richard Sampson

Richard Sampson

Sep 25, 2011

of Cottage Grove died Sunday evening September 25, 2011 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Richard was born September 5, 1929. He was raised in North and South Dakota. On May 4, 1957 he was united in marriage with Elvera Kastens. He is the beloved husband of Elvera; loving father of Jeffrey (Carolyn), Cheryl (Gary) Myers, Amy (Jon) Davies; grandchildren Scott,...

Norma Kelly

Norma Kelly

Sep 20, 2011

Kelly, Norma J. Age 83 Of St. Paul Park Passed away September 20, 2011 surrounded by family. Survived by son Scott; sister Carolee; sister-in-law Bette Brookshire; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceded by her husband, John Kelly. Memorial service 11:00 am Friday, September 23, 2011, at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church 6875 Jamaica Ave. Cottage Grove, MN,...

A. Wamstad

A. Wamstad

Sep 11, 2011

Wamstad, A. Gilmore 9/4/1931 – 9/11/2011 Beloved Family Man Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Shirley; adoring children Guy (Kim), Rob (Jeanne), David, Cindy (Brian) Domeier, Bruce (Lori); 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Lenora & Margaret; and other treasured family and friends....