Obituaries

Jul 4, 2022

John "Jack" Flaherty, age 90, of Cottage Grove, went home to his maker, joining many beloved family and friends, on July 4, 2022.  John was born October 22, 1931, in Le Center, Minnesota, to William and Katherine Flaherty.  Growing up during the Depression, in a family of ten kids, times were often tough, and John always felt fortunate in his adult...

Jul 3, 2022

Ryan Michael Neal, age 44, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed tragically on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Preceded in death by paternal and maternal grandparents; and cousins, Nick and John III. Survived by children, Erin (John) Stringfellow, Zachary Neal, and Caden Harrelson; parents, Michael and Marylin; and siblings, Jessica (Frederick) King, Aaron, Michelle,...

Jun 30, 2022

Frank G. House, loving husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home in Cottage Grove on June 30, 2022, at the age of 92.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 7, 2022, with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park,...

Jun 28, 2022

Rosemary “Rose” Patricia Krebsbach, age 84 of Newport, passed away June 28, 2022.

Private services will be planned.

She is survived by her husband Les “Krebsie”; children Steve Krebsbach, Ricky (Linda) Krebsbach, Denise (Mark) Marrone, Michael (Kim) Flynn, Tom (Patti) Flynn, Shannon (Scott) Steffen and Kathy (Robert) TwoBears; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  She is...

Jun 27, 2022

Joanne C. (Bruehling) Markel

September 8, 1940-June 27, 2022

Joanne (Bruehling) Markel age 81 passed away peacefully at home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend.

Joanne was born in Jump River, WI. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was very young. She graduated from No. St Paul High School....

Jun 26, 2022

Lloyd R. Plaster (76) passed away on June 26, 2022, surrounded by his family after battling health issues. He is survived by his wife, Judy Blomgren, stepdaughter Nancy (Randy) Plung, stepson Tomas (Lori) Braucks, sons Scott (Janice) Plaster and Brian Plaster, two brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded...

Jun 26, 2022

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Sinh ngày 9 tháng 9 năm 1932

Mất ngày 26 tháng 6 năm 2022

Hưởng thọ 91 tuổi

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Jun 22, 2022

James "Jim" Louis Morris, (also referred to as Dad and grandpa Jim) will be remembered as a servant to God and to all who were blessed to have crossed paths with him.  He was born on July 5th, 1934, to Donald and Marian Morris in St. Paul, MN and passed away on June 22, 2022, and has...

Jun 20, 2022

Chris Rodenberg, age 42, of Cottage Grove, MN.

Visitation 4-7 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Monday, June 27, 2022 at St Luke Lutheran Church, 7000 Hinton Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. In lieu of...

Jun 19, 2022

Florence Olson (nee Sobczak), age 91, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022. Born October 13, 1930, Florence grew up in Kettle River, MN.

Preceded in death by husband, Doug; parents; one sister; and two brothers. Survived by daughters, Denise Schwanz (Wayne) and Sally Olson (Joe); grandchildren, Nick and Lili Naylor, and Sam Olson; sisters, Lorraine Dahl, Fran Engdahl, Shirley...

Jun 18, 2022

Sigurd “Sig” Jacobson, age 90 of Woodbury, passed away June 18, 2022.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on FRIDAY, June 24, 2022 at All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd. S., Cottage Grove.  Funeral service will be 4 pm, SATURDAY, June 25, 2022 with a visitation one hour prior, also at All Saints.  In lieu...

Jun 16, 2022

Marcia Ann Halterman was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly and was reunited with her late mother Naomia Franklin; step-father Timothy Franklin; husband Dale Halterman and son Cody, on June 16, 2022 at the age of 57 years.

Marcia is survived by her father Mike Harmon; sister Suzette (Todd) Sherburne...

Jun 14, 2022

Larry Douglas Abernethy, 75, died Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, in St. Paul surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born on Feb 24th, 1947, in Duluth, MN to William and Catherine Abernethy. Larry loved watching vintage car auctions and searching for a replacement for his first car, a 1968 Dodge Charger.

Larry married Suzette...

Jun 13, 2022

Eileen Elizabeth (nee Stelflug) Ahmann, age 90, of St. Paul, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at the New Perspective Senior Living- Highland Park, in St. Paul, MN.

Eileen was born on May 25, 1932 in Morris, MN the daughter of John and Leona (nee Wersal) Stelflug. She married Sylvester “Cy” on November 19, 1949 in Brandon, MN....

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Barry, age 86 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022

Doris will always be remembered as a woman who deeply loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Doris is survived by her children, Mona (Jack Borgen) Barry, Valerie (Paul) LeMay, and Wally Barry Jr.; grandchildren, Jesse (Caitlin) Altrichter, Karly...

Jun 11, 2022

Clifford “Cliff” Joseph Schroeder, age 96 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Inver Grove Heights.

Cliff enjoyed playing cards and spending time at the cabin on North Sand Lake in Webster, WI.

Cliff is survived by his daughter, Kathy (John) Bauer;...

Jun 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” Paul Purdy, age 73 of Newport, passed away at his home and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Bob was the type of person you could always count on; he would do anything for anybody. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW and American Legion. Bob...

Jun 6, 2022

** PLEASE NOTE DATE OF SERVICE CHANGED TO FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022

Delores “Dee” Greenwood, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away June 6, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Friday, June 24, 2022 with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul...

Jun 5, 2022

Ann Marie (Tungseth) Geraghty Ann passed away peacefully on Sunday June 5th after a long and courageous battle with ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease). She was preceded in death by her husband Colin Geraghty. Her grandparents: Patricia and Cletus Luberts, Donna and Barry Tungseth. She is survived by her partner Ryan Kaess. Her sons: Logan Tungseth, Jax Evans, Oliver Geraghty....

May 30, 2022

Lorraine Mae Kobinski, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 after a seven year battle with Dementia.

Lorraine Mae Kobinski born May 20, 1938. Married to James Kobinski on October 20, 1956. She was an avid coin collector, enjoyed spending time crocheting, playing BINGO, solving puzzles, spending time with her family...