Obituaries

George Dirtzu

Feb 23, 2010

passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, brothers & sisters. Survived by wife of 61 years Dorothy; children Gretchen, Nancy (Dick) Feiock, David (Joni), Scott (Deb); loving grandchildren & great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews. Funeral Service 12 Noon Friday at ALL SAINTS...

Mari Owen

Feb 18, 2010

Survived by her brother and sister Phillip ( Beverly ), Lori Sandeen; her partner Jeff Jeanson; nieces and nephews Stacy (Jerome) Cherry, Whitney, Tyler , Graham, Kristi, Matthew; her beloved pet Teddy, and many other family and friends. Memorial Visitation 4:00 until 7:00 PM Wednesday February 24, 2010 at KOK FUNERAL HOME 1201 Portland...

John Rosenfelt

Feb 17, 2010

John B. Rosenfelt, 53 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 17, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove, with the Reverend Bert LeBrun, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. John...

Mark Hammarsten

Feb 16, 2010

age 51, of Cottage Grove on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 .

Mark Alan Hammarsten was born December 18, 19 58 in St. Paul the son of Wendell & Doris (Johnson) Hammarsten. He was raised in West St. Paul and attended Henry Sibley High School . 12, 1980...

Ellen Anderson

Feb 13, 2010

passed away suddenly. She will be deeply missed by many; especially her sister Julie Gertler; sons Jeff Stern, Greg Stern, Chad Anderson; grandchildren Gabriel, Luzia, Benjamin, Robert, Joseph. Memorial Service 4 PM Tuesday with gathering at 3 PM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80 TH St. S. Cottage Grove (651-459-2875).

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Hugh Ward Jr

Feb 12, 2010

Beloved husband for 48 years of Velma; loving father of John, Kayla, Andrew, Branden, Danielle; grandchildren Nick, Brian, Samantha, Andrew Jr., Jacob, Josh, Michael, Megan, Bobbi, Zachary, Lindsey ; brothers Jeff , Daniel (Cheryl), & Rodney Ackerman, sister Candy (Randy) Sowell; many nieces & nephews; sister-in-law Mary. Preceded in death by son Brian, brother...

Janet Gonsowski

Feb 6, 2010

Age74. Survived by her children Gabrielle Bliss, Mark (Verdi) Bliss, Holley (Dave) Allram; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. Also survived by her siblings Sister Jean Plummer, Judy (Dave) Gravelle, Steve (Karen) Plummer; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Gloria Meade

Feb 3, 2010

Gloria Ann Meade, 77 of St. Paul Park. Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Loving Wife. Went to be with God on February 3, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, following a short illness. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, St. Pau park, with the Reverend Martin...

Peggy Records

Feb 3, 2010

Preceded in death by her parents Lloyd S. Aiken and Ruth Aiken Kiel. Survived by her loving children Terry (Jason Nordhougen) Records, Stephen (Roseann), Tricia...

George Wakat

Jan 31, 2010

, age 68 of St. paul Park died early Sunday morning, January 31, 2010 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul .

George Harrison Wakat was born January 21, 19 42 in Chicago , Illinois the son of Emory & Ida Mae (Strickland) Wakat. He was raised in...

Tom Fritze

Jan 29, 2010

Thomas D. “Tom” Fritze, age 49 of Cottage Grove died Sunday afternoon January 29, 2010 at United Hospital in Saint Paul after a short illness. Tom was preceded in death by his mother Mary and his fiancée Judy Krenz.

He is survived by his father...

Albert Larson

Jan 29, 2010

age 94, of St. Paul Park died Friday evening January 29, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Albert was born May 5, 19 15 in Prairie Island , Minnesota the son of Albert T. & Minnie (Holmquist) Larson. He was raised in Prairie Island...

Ronald Hedman

Jan 26, 2010

Ronald G. Hedman, 56 of Shafer, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis following a lengthy illness.

Ron's wishesd were to be cremated and private family services will take place at a later date. Ronald G. Hedman was born January 9, 1954 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of...

JoAnne Kussman

Jan 26, 2010

Of Cottage Grove , formerly of Hopkins . Survived by her loving husband Dale; children Darla (Dan) Groshens, Debra (Michael Trombley) Saunders, Cynthia (Kevin McCarty) Gillenwater; grandchildren Devin (Floest) Hedberg, Brittany Hedberg, Troy Gillenwater, Nicole (Kevin) Monahan; brother Wayne (Vera) Hawkinson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lela Hawkinson, and very...

Jerome Joachim

Jan 24, 2010

age 78, of Cottage Grove , Minnesota died late Sunday afternoon January 24, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St Paul .

He was born August 9, 19 31 in Faribault the son of Charles & Irene (Reoll) Jaachim. He was raised in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem...

William Orth

Jan 23, 2010

William T. (Smith) Orth, 64 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul following a sudden illness. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street, Cottage Grove. Private family burial will be...

Richard McLaughlin

Jan 10, 2010

“Dick”

March 5, 1925 ~ January 10, 2010

Beloved husband of Sheila; loving father of four children; stepchild Shawn Marie (Jeff) Carpenter; five step-grandchildren; one step great grandson. Preceded in death by brother Kenneth. Memorial Service to be held in...

Brian Nelson

Jan 9, 2010

Survived by his wife DeAnna; children Kent (Miranda), Alyssa Nelson, Leah Nelson; parents Dean and Patricia; brothers Mike (Connie), Dale; nieces Nicole Nelson, Ashlee Nelson; and many other family and friends. Brian was a very compassionate man who helped many, and has left this earth far too soon. Memorial service 11:00 am Thursday, January...

Alice Wainio

Jan 6, 2010

Alice was born at home in Oma Township on April 25, 19 25 to George and

Selma Ketola (nee Hendrickson). George was a lumberman and owned a grocery store in Van Buskirk.

She...

Larry Malcolm

Dec 30, 2009

of Cottage Grove

October 18, 19 42 ~ December 30, 2009

after 22 years of sobriety. Survived by children Larry Jr., Joel, Kim (Greg) Kauffman, Elise Shamberger; and their mother Ardith; grandchildren Nichole, Cody, Isaiah, Jericho ; will be missed...