Obituaries

Jan 29, 2022

John Douglas Denzer, 89, loving husband of the late Marlys (Engel) Denzer of Cottage Grove, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 29th, 2022, after a short but very courageous battle with Covid Pneumonia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and took immense pride in the lives of his family.

Jan 28, 2022

Steven H. Camp, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away January 28, 2022.

Private services will be planned.

Steve was a loving father of two sons and proud grandfather of four grandchildren.  Steve loved fishing, hunting, yard work, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Steven worked for Senator Burdick in Washington D.C....

Jan 27, 2022

Debi Kay Prokosch, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Don and Nadine Schaumburg; and sister, Patti (Tom) Racine. Survived by devoted husband of 50 years, Steve; daughters, Krista (Chris) Jensen and Katie (Adam) Hennen; grandsons, Jasper and Miles; siblings, Gary (Cindy) Schaumburg, Cheryl (Mark) Clausen, Lori...

Jan 26, 2022

Greg “T Ball” George, age 60, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Wed., Jan. 26, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Charlotte; brother, Michael; and mother-in-law, Emma Sapp. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Paris-Lynne; children, Samanthia (Greg) Crabtree and Nathanial (Jessica); grandchildren, McKailey, Ayden, Madilyn, Easton, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Anastasia, and Giuliana; siblings,...

Jan 25, 2022

Richard I. “Dick” Jones, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lucille; parents Richard and Mabel Jones; and brother George. Survived by his children, Mark (Lori) Jones, Patti (Brett) Tibbs; grandson, Tommy Jones.

Dick served in the United States Army during World War...

Jan 24, 2022

Chris Sean Cadalbert, age 48 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Chris was a loving, dedicated, and hardworking father. He was dependable and loyal taking immense pride in his projects at home and his lifelong job at Menards. He is loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Jan 22, 2022

Gordon House, age 65 of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Gordy was born on July 20, 1956, and remained near his family in Cottage Grove, MN. He graduated from Park High School in 1974, and worked for 36 years at Anderson Windows in Bayport, MN. Gordy retired in 2011. He was loved by everyone who...

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Ann Rose (nee Weingartner) Rumple, age 72 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Carol will be remembered as “The Queen of Newport”. She was loved by all her patrons at the bank and treated them like they were her own family. She was always there for people...

Jan 16, 2022

Eugene A. Pommerening, age 89 of Cottage Grove, passed away January 16, 2022.

Funeral service will be 11 am, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour before.  Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Woodbury at a later date.

Eugene was...

Jan 16, 2022

Angie Kunde Oney “Scrubbie Lady” age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Preceded in death by husbands, Harold Kunde and Richard Oney; parents, Oscar and Alice Anderson; and six siblings. Survived by sons, David Kunde and Jeffery Sr. (Shelley) Kunde; grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, Jeffery Jr., and Marissa; and ex-daughters-in-law,...

Jan 15, 2022

Emily Wolterstorff (nee McHattie) died on January 15, 2022 at the age of 97.

Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  Memorial service will be 4 pm, Friday, January 21, 2022 at The Grove, 7465 Steepleview Road, Woodbury, with visitation hour one prior to the...

Jan 14, 2022

Phyllis L. Hansen, of Little Canada, passed away on her birthday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 87.

Memorial service will be 11 am, Monday, January 31, 2022, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9979 – 80th Street S, Cottage Grove with lunch following.

Phyllis was born January 14, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Raymond...

Jan 14, 2022

Carol (McKenzie) Lawrence, our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 84 while surrounded by her five children.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 9 am until...

Jan 13, 2022

Earl James Liberko, age 88 of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, April 4, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN, 55071 with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be at Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Jan 13, 2022

Dale Andrew Benson, age 44 of Coon Rapids MN, passed away January 13, 2022.

Remembrance celebration will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 – please contact the family for more information.

Born & raised in Cottage Grove, Dale enjoyed playing football, wrestling & meeting his high school sweetheart, Marcy. They both graduated from Park High School...

Jan 8, 2022

Henry G. Sullwold, age 66, of Cottage Grove, originally from Lake Elmo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert and Viola; and in-laws, Frank and Harriet Stemig. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Suzanne; children, Jason, Jakob (Nicole Smith), and Heather (Brian Ferkingstad); grandchildren, Alexis, Ashlyn, Gabe, Noah, Nina,...

Jan 7, 2022

Elizabeth Josephs-Svedin, age 70 of Cottage Grove, passed away January 7th, 2022.

Both visitation 10am and mass 11am will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 1138 Seminole Ave West St. Paul, MN, Tuesday January 18th, 2022.

Luncheon will be held after at The University Club St. Paul located at 420 Summit Ave St. Paul, MN 55102....

Jan 3, 2022

Sally A. Knick

Age 82, Longtime Westsider

Preceded in death by loving husband, Gary; and sister, Rose Garcia. Survived by children, Char, Chris (Angel), and Carrie; grandsons, Gary (Mimi) and Tristan; chosen family, Red and Betty Olesen, Mark and Terri Bougie, Sandy Pignato; and many other wonderful family and friends.

She had so...

Jan 3, 2022

Sheryl Holly Duff, age 65, of St. Paul, formerly of Cottage Grove, was called to heaven on Monday, January 3, 2022 and went to Jesus’ side.

Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Dorothy Stenzel; and brother, Steve Stenzel. Survived by devoted husband of 28 years, Dennis; children, Elizabeth (John) Miller and Isaiah; brothers, Paul (Susan) Stenzel...

Jan 3, 2022

Jennifer Miller, age 44 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2022.

Memorial service will be 2 pm, Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation starting at 12:00 pm until the time of service.

Jennifer Carol Miller was born May 4, 1977 in St....