Obituaries

Gary Schult

Dec 4, 2021

Gary Schult, age 85 of Cottage Grove, passed away December 4, 2021 following a brief battle with ALS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 9 am until the time of service.  Interment will be at...

Rosemarie Yunker

Dec 4, 2021

Rosemarie Yunker, age 85 of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 4, 2021 from brain cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, December 10, 2021 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be at the Resurrection Cemetery.

Rosemarie was a...

Bradley Pansch

Dec 1, 2021

Bradley C. Pansch, age 84, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully in his own home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Preceded in death by son, Paul; parents, Paul and Esther. Survived by sons, Scott (Shavell) and Tim (Jane); partner, Kim Killeen; grandchildren, Amy, Ryan, and Paul; sister, Flora (Orville) Stephen; and other loving family and friends.

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Richard "Dick" Booth

Nov 28, 2021

Richard “Dick” Booth, age 86 of Prescott, WI, passed away on November 28, 2021.

Dick was a busy man; He never sat still. He was an accomplished welder and could build anything (trailers, cars, houses etc.) Dick will always be remembered as a hardworking man.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy.

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Carl Moechnig

Nov 27, 2021

Carl Moechnig, age 80 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 3, 2021 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9979 80th ST. S., Cottage Grove, MN with viewing beginning at 9:00 am for family, and 10:00 am for friends. A luncheon will follow the service....

Michelle Borowicz

Nov 24, 2021

Michelle Esther Borowicz, age 64 of Cottage Grove, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in her sleep on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Michelle loved playing softball, playing pool, and going to the casino. She was an avid traveler with her Mom and Dad, Marcel and Millie. Over the years, she had been named #1 Banker by US Bank, numerous...

Lorraine Schmit

Nov 23, 2021

Lorraine Schmit, age 89, passed away November 23, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation starting at 10:15 am.  Interment will be at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St....

Andrea Sawacke

Nov 23, 2021

Andrea Lynne Sawacke, age 35, of Saint Paul Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Preceded in death by dad, Terry Weierke. Survived by mother, Rebekka Sawacke; good friends, Kari Krtinich and Kyle Schmidt; aunt and uncle, Ramona (Chuck) Strawn.

Celebration of Life 1 PM with visitation beginning at 12 PM, Friday, January...

Harlan Kahl

Nov 22, 2021

Harlan DuWayne Kahl, age 26, of Newport, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family.

Maurice Fleming

Nov 22, 2021

Maurice Fleming, age 88, of Cottage Grove, died on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 65 years, Dolores. Survived by sons, Brian and Brad; and other extended family and friends.

*****Unfortunately due to COVID-19 concerns the service for Maurice had to be canceled.***** Visitation 9:30 AM with Mass...

David Bishop

Nov 21, 2021

David Daniel Bishop

September 26, 1966 ~ November 21, 2021 (age 55) of Saint Paul Park, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Dave is survived by his parents; Dan & Judy Bishop; sister, Bonnie DeKoster; and daughter, Jonnice Bishop (fiancé, Tony) and his grandchildren, Lucas 11, Asher 3, and Laynee Jo...

David Wixson

Nov 19, 2021

David W. Wixson, age 78 of Little Canada, passed away November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am December 2, 2021 at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with Rev. Dan Welch as officiant.  Visitation starting at 9:00 am until the time of...

Carol Arndt

Nov 19, 2021

Carol Arndt, age 79 of Hastings, passed away November 19, 2021.

She was born January 30, 1942 to Lester and Arleen (Luehman) Hofland.  She served as a secretary at Woodbury Lutheran Church for 18 years.

Carol is now reunited with her husband of 44 years Richard; grandson Brandon; parents Lester and Arleen and infant brother. ...

Claude Schmuki Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Claude Schmuki, age 74 of Cottage Grove, passed away November 18, 2021.

Memorial service will be 10:30 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Avenue S., Cottage Grove with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please make donations in Claude’s...

Joel Ahrens

Nov 15, 2021

Joel C. Ahrens (born June 27, 1957), age 64, of Cottage Grove (formerly of Inver Grove Heights) was united with Christ on November 15, 2021.

Visitation 10 AM and with Funeral Service beginning at 12 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church (7000 Hinton Ave, Cottage Grove), with interment for immediate...