Obituaries
Richard Duane Swanson
Jul 18, 2023
Richard “Swanny” Swanson, age 89 of Cottage Grove passed away on July 18, 2023. He is survived by his children Tracy (Dennis) LaCroix, Ward (Mary), Wayne (Nancy), and Rick (Michelle); stepchildren Sheri Storer and Dan Pepin; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings David and Gloria. He is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary (Bertrand); his former wife Muriel (Englund);...
Richard Allen Graf
Jul 18, 2023
Richard “Dick” Allen Graf, age 90 of St. Paul Park, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Dick was born on October 29, 1932, in Lewisville, MN, to Carl and Marjorie (Clow) Graf. He was raised on the family farm in Lewisville until the family moved to Bertha, MN, when Dick was 15 years old.
Dick was a proud US...
Joan "Joni" Taylor
Jul 14, 2023
Joan Taylor, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Joan was born January...
Ronald "Ron" McKibbon
Jul 10, 2023
Ronald “Ron” McKibbon, age 56, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home.
Ron worked as a mechanical engineer at CenterPoint Energy for many years. He will always be remembered for making people laugh with his endless jokes. Ron loved the MN Vikings and Fantasy Football,...
Cathy Lynn Whitmore
Jul 7, 2023
Cathy Lynn Whitmore, age 63, of Cottage Grove, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home, while peacefully asleep on Friday, July 7, 2023.
She was the ultimate supporter, comforter, caretaker and listener for all of us. She always knew exactly what to do and say. She loved so many things - traveling to all the best places, like London,...
Sharon Rose Whitmore
Jul 6, 2023
Sharon Rose Whitmore died unexpectedly in Saint Paul Park, Minnesota on July 6th, 2023, at the age of 63.
Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 12 PM, Friday, October 13, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
Sharon is survived by her children Jessica, Colby and Shelby, her grandchildren, Brooklynn, Rosabella,...
Thomas Francis Malone
Jul 4, 2023
Thomas Francis Malone, beloved husband and father, 77, passed away peacefully in his Cottage Grove home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born September 7, 1945, in Alton, IL, Tom was a veteran of the Air Force, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and a successful electrical engineer. Thirteen of Tom’s post-retirement years involved volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. His...
Chris Richard Helgason
Jul 3, 2023
Chris Richard Helgason, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2023. Chris was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents Hallgrimur & Melva Helgason and grandson Hawkin Dahn. He is survived by his loving wife & best friend of 42 years, Patty, his two daughters Afton (Luke) Dahn, Ashley Helgason, grandsons Ryker and...
Judy Alice Young
Jul 2, 2023
Judy Alice Young, age 77 of Savage passed away on July 2, 2023.
Funeral will be 11 am, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Judy was born on November 3, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Warren and...
Ann Matzke
Jun 30, 2023
Ann Marie Matzke, age 68 of Eagan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2023, with her husband Gary by her side following a graceful battle with cancer.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, July 21, 2023, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Jeanette E. Gustafson
Jun 29, 2023
Jeanette E. Gustafson, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Survived by children, Sue (Bob) Boogren and John (Lori); grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 12 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Burial to...
Audrey Monjeau
Jun 26, 2023
Audrey Mae Monjeau, age 75 of Hastings, passed away June 26, 2023.
Private services will be planned by her family.
Stacy Buss
Jun 20, 2023
Stacy Buss, age 48, of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Stacy is survived by her loving and devoted sons, Andrew (23) and Alexander (21) Findley; parents, Andy and Kathi Buss; sister, Hollie (Kevin) Ott and their children, Nolan and Hannah, whom she adored; her fur babies, Sophie and Tony; cherished aunts and uncles,...
James Richard Degenstein
Jun 20, 2023
James “Jim” Richard Degenstein, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Jim was united in marriage with Myrtice Broadbent on August 28, 1969. Jim spent his working days as a Truck Driver and retired in 1994. In his free time, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and travelling down south (especially to Arizona). Jim will be greatly missed...
John Lloyd Kraft
Jun 18, 2023
John Lloyd Kraft was born July 20, 1938, on the family farm south of Coulter, Iowa. He reached the age of 84 years 11 months and passed from this life on Father’s Day, June 18, 2023.
He will be missed by Shirley, his wife of 59 years, daughter Terri (Brad) Gralheer of Fremont, NE, three sons Michael (Kelly) of Greenville,...
Steven Zimmerman
Jun 16, 2023
Steven Zimmerman, age 60, of Newport, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Survived by wife, Lori; his children, Andrew (Shannon) and Victoria; granddaughter, Ilsa; father, James (Elaine); mother, Sharon; his sister, JoAnne (John); brothers-in-law, Larry, Karen, and Stephen; nephew, Nicholas (Rachel); nieces, Brenna, Shannon (Patrick), Rachel; great nephews, Mason and Royce; and many extended...
Patricia Holtzkamp
Jun 12, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Holtzkamp, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by sons, Randall Morgan and Eric Holtzkamp; and parents.
Survived by devoted husband of 57 years, Ron; children, Scott (Tina) Morgan, Doug (Jenny) Holtzkamp, and Deborah (Mike) Kleis; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Deborah Berg; and many other loving...
Rose Marie Dahl (Sparks)
Jun 11, 2023
Rose Marie Dahl, age 81, died peacefully at her home in Cottage Grove, MN Sunday morning June 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Rose Marie was born July 30, 1941 in Bagley MN the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Kaste) Sparks. She graduated from Henning High School in 1959. After graduating she completed the LPN program in...
Eugene Paul Sanz
Jun 10, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Paul Sanz, age 90, of Newport MN, passed away from this life, in the comfort of his home, and gained his wings, on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Gene was a kind, loving, selfless soul who will be most remembered by a few of his favorite things in life, such as his love for the holidays, cherishing time with...
Lori Ann Nelson
Jun 9, 2023
Lori Ann Nelson, age 58 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully after a difficult battle with Early Onset Dementia on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Lori is survived by her husband, Dave; sons, Zack (Aleah) and Derek; granddaughter, Malloryn; mom, Mary; siblings, John, Lisa, and Leann; and many other loving friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her dad,...
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