Obituaries

Frances Tims

Oct 25, 2022

Frances Laura (Gouge) Tims, age 91, of Neenah, Wisconsin, died peacefully on October 25th, 2022 at Oakridge Gardens in Menasha, Wisconsin.

Fran was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 3, 1931, to Robert Garland Gouge and Agnes Hansena (Johnson) Gouge, the fifth of eight children. As the daughter of traveling ministers, Fran grew up in many places. Big cities...

Marvin J. Jorgenson

Oct 24, 2022

Marvin J. Jorgenson, age 85, of Cottage Grove, MN.

Marv passed away on October 24, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM on Friday, December 9, Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, MN.

Marvin ”Marv” J. Jorgenson, age 85 of...

Norma "Jean" Werner

Oct 23, 2022

Norma "Jean" Werner, 95, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son, Billy, grandson, Steve; parents, Albert and Rena; and siblings, Ray, Lois, Arlene, Merl, Kenneth, and Dale.

Jean will be missed by her children, Nancy (Ron) Knutson, Susan Werner, Dan (Lugene) Werner, and Kelly (Mike) Waldo;...

Peter Kemp

Oct 20, 2022

Peter Owen Kemp, 64, of Saint Paul Park, passed away at home with family on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son, Andy; parents, William and Lorraine; niece, Melissa; and brother-in-law, Lloyd.

Peter will be missed by his son, Bill (Lisa) Kemp; Bill's mother, Michelle Kemp; sisters, Doris Kazeck and Cheryl Brennan; nephew, Joe; nieces,...

Clarence Francis Oehlke

Oct 19, 2022

Clarence Francis Oehlke was born on December 19, 1933, to Clarence Peter and Frances (Neitge) Oehlke. In his childhood and youth, he worked on his father’s farm and also as a hired hand, helping build his neighbor’s barn.  On June 20, 1953, when Francis was 19, he married the love of his life, Maryllis Estelle Rode. They were inseparable for...

Bruce Gorr

Oct 17, 2022

Bruce Alex Gorr

December 23rd 1966 - October 17th 2022

Celebration of Life October 29th from noon to 3pm at the Household of Faith Church 1090 Chicago Ave. St Paul Park MN 55071 (food will be served after the service)

Joined in heaven by his parents Fred and Shirley Gorr and many friends and family that have gone before him.

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Christopher Ruhnau

Oct 15, 2022

 

Christopher Ray Ruhnau ,47, of Faribault, passed away unexpectedly on October 14th 2022.

Christopher had many talents He loved working on cars, landscaping, and carpentry He also opened up a business called Ruhnau's Lawn Care.

Christopher is survived by his parents, Deborah "Jim" Johnson, Robert "Carol" Reno, Christophers children, Taylor "Mary" Huntsinger , Andrea "John" Ruhnau, Danielle...

Judy McDonough

Oct 14, 2022

Judy passed peacefully at United Hospital with her family there to help support her after a short battle with Lymphoma.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents Peter and Dorothy McDonough, her sister Jean Doten and her nephew Chad Schlecht.

Judy started working at Waldorf paper mill in St. Paul, Minnesota 2 weeks after her 18th birthday. Her career...

Dorothy Graber

Oct 13, 2022

Dorothy Graber, age 91 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 at the Woodbury Estates in Woodbury.

Private services are planned.

Remembering Our Mom

Dorothy Catherine Webb was born in Fremont, Nebraska on March 9, 1931. She was the daughter of Henry LeVan and Maude Holcomb Webb. She lived in Fremont with her 2 brothers...

Eric Daniel Files

Oct 11, 2022

Eric Daniel Files, age 50 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2022.

A celebration of his life will be held at 4 pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 2 pm until the time of service.

Eric was born July 28, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to...

Concha Pickerign

Oct 11, 2022

Concha “Connie” Pickerign, 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Connie was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in El Paso, Texas and at age 18 moved to San Francisco and onto San Jose, California. Ultimately making her way to Minnesota...

Alex Brietkrietz

Oct 6, 2022

Alex Brietkrietz, of Cottage Grove, November 8, 1928-October 6, 2022, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

He was a lifelong member of VFW Post 8752 in Cottage Grove.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Mary; brothers, Henry, Victor, Edward, and Leo; sister, Marie; four brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.

Alex...

William Schmitz

Oct 4, 2022

 

William "Bill" A. Schmitz, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Bill was born December 14, 1945 in Mankato, MN, the son of Dr. Anthony “Tony” and Maxine Schmitz. He graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato in 1963. He attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN touring with the Men’s Choir. He...

Alice McQuiston

Oct 3, 2022

Alice Lorraine McQuiston was born November 19, 1937, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Wilma (Webert) and Henry Price.

Alice enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing the piano, and vegetable canning. She will always be remembered for sharing her grandmother's fruit cake recipe with her loving family.

She is survived by children, Debra (Douglas) Videen, Sheila Feesl, Cindy Wegmann, and Kim Stringer; stepchildren, Linda...

Robert "Bob" Tschida

Oct 2, 2022

Robert "Bob" A. Tschida, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away while surrounded by his loving wife and children on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Bob will always be remembered as the "go-to-guy", he would help anyone with anything (especially cars). Bob was an avid fisherman, loved camping, dogs, and most of all his grandsons. His yard and pumpkin garden were...

Dallas Larson

Sep 29, 2022

Dallas Roy Larson of Hastings died suddenly September 29, 2022. Dallas was born in San Diego CA on December 29, 1962 to Darrell and Virginia Larson. He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell.

Survived by his daughters Jacque (John) Nordahl and Amy (Eric) Larson and 5 grandchildren, Ellie, Brooklyn, Savannah, Pheobe and Wyatt. Also survived by his parents...

David DeBace

Sep 27, 2022

David Richard DeBace, born in St. Paul, and a longtime resident of Cottage Grove, MN, died peacefully at home.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Betty; daughters, Michelle DeBace and Nicole (Daniel Rech) DeBace-Rech; son, Brian DeBace; sister-in-law, Jean Patten; brothers-in-law, Roger (Gail) Brian, David (Carmen) Brian, and Dale (Loretta) Brian; four siblings; many nieces and nephews;...

Trung Trang

Sep 25, 2022

Trung P. Trang, 92, of Shoreview, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Chi Thi Ly, and daughter, Anh Van Trang.

Trung is survived by his children, Qui Van Trang (Lisa Mai), Buu Van Trang, Ngoc Bui (Dan Gray), Kim Van Trang, Thanh Trang, and Minh Trang; grandchildren, Nam Trang Mai,...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Oven

Sep 24, 2022

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Oven, age 56, of Woodbury, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Alda; brother-in-law, Kent Koehler.

Survived by loving soul mate of 21 years, Paul Koehler; daughter, Samantha Koehler; brother, William (Mary) Oven, sister, Connie (Douglas) Hall, brother, James (Tika) Oven; brother-in-law, John (Nancy) Koehler, sister-in-law, Beth...

Daniel Macaulay

Sep 24, 2022

Daniel Gerald Macaulay, 60, of Woodbury, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Macaulay and Carol (Mike Huss) Macaulay; parents-in-law, Larry and Kathy Barnes; brother, Brian; and infant sister.

Dan will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 32 years, Christie; sons, Micah...