Obituaries

Marcia Halterman

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...

Larry Abernethy

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...

Eileen Ahmann

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....

Doris Barry

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...

Clifford Schroeder

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;...

Robert "Bob" Purdy

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...

Delores "Dee" Greenwood

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...

Ann Geraghty

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....

Lorraine Kobinski

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...

Joyce Dwyer

May 30, 2022

Joyce Theresa Dwyer of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Survived by significant other, David Wittlief; children, Kevin (Kelly) Sanderson, Sheri (Kelly Ferguson) Johnson, and Vicki (Ed) St. Croix; grandchildren, Karis (Gregg), Rachelle, Ryan, Kaile (Cole), Austin, and Joseph; brother, Gary; and great-grandchildren, Nina, Addison, Casen, and Kori.

Preceded in...

Patrick Richardson

May 30, 2022

Patrick “PJ” passed away on May 30, 2022 at the age of 86 in his home state of MN. In light of the medical attention he needed in recent years, he always showed courage and kept a smile on his face. PJ was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and a friend to so many. He loved to spend...

Linda Maxey

May 27, 2022

Linda Maxey, age 73 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away May 27, 2022 while under hospice care while surrounded by her beloved family.

Her memorial service will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 4 pm until the time...

John Pike

May 20, 2022

John R. Pike

10/2/1956 – 5/20/2022

Age 65, Nelson, WI; formerly of the Twin Cities

John grew up in Cottage Grove, raised his family for 28 years on the East Side of St. Paul, and retired to Nelson, WI. John was called home to his Savior on May 20th, surrounded by family members...

Jennifer "Jenny" Vannelli

May 13, 2022

Jennifer “Jenny” Sue Holst Vannelli (Molly Hetfield) 12/02/1976 – 05/13/2022

Jenny thrived in life after winning a battle against childhood cancer. She earned a master’s degree and had a successful career in teaching. Jenny married Dan Vannelli and brought six amazing children into the world: Lowell Thomas (11/22/07-11/30/07), whom she is holding again, Marin Jill (13), Leo...

Gerald Hallaway

May 9, 2022

Gerald “Gerry” P. Hallaway, age 79, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022.

He was born to parents, Paul and Myrtle on April 15, 1943 in Madison, MN. Graduated from Madison High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Barbara Werpy on December 7, 1963 in Madison, MN. Together they...

Gregory Edwards

May 9, 2022

Gregory M. Edwards

March 14, 1955 – May 9, 2022

Greg, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2022.

He was born on March 14,1955 to Byron L. Edwards and Gloria M. (Pearson) Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his father, Byron; his mother, Gloria; son,

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Terrance "Terry" Callinan

May 7, 2022

Terrance “Terry” Callinan, age 52 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Terry was born...

Cheri Shannon

May 7, 2022

Cheri Shannon, age 59 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday May 7,2022 surrounded by her family, peacefully and without pain, from COPD.

Visitation will be held 9-11 am, Friday, May 20, 2022, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park.  Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11 am with the interment...

Elizabeth "Betty" Joeckel

May 6, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Joeckel, age 89 of Cottage Grove, passed away May 6, 2022.

Private family services will be held.

Elizabeth was born September 9, 1932 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Woodward and Ruth (Chapel) Wilbur.  She attended school in nearby Lanesborough, which was a one room school house and later graduated from high school in Pittsfield. ...

Theodore "Teddy" Dowdle

May 4, 2022

Theodore “Teddy” Dowdle, age 22 of Cottage Grove passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2022, doing the things he loved, spending time with the people he loved the most.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 with visitation starting at 9:30 am at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S.,...