Obituaries

Lourdes "Sue" Heinz

Aug 12, 2021

Lourdes “Sue” Susana Heinz, age 76 of Cottage Grove, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2021.

UPDATED SERVICE SCHEDULE - Visitation will be 4-8 pm on Monday, August 23, 2021 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 – 80th Street S., Cottage Grove with a rosary at 7 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am...

Kelly Jo Kocurek

Aug 12, 2021

Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek, age 36 passed away May 23, 2021.

Funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 400 West 9th Street, Hastings.  Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S., Cottage Grove as well as one hour prior to...

Raymond Franek

Aug 11, 2021

Raymond J. Franek, age 95 of Newport, passed away August 11, 2021.

Ray was an avid outdoorsman and worked as a carpenter by trade.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is preceded in death by his wife Veronica; grandson Raymond; infant granddaughter Patricia; parents Joseph and Helen; siblings Joseph and Catherine...

Amanda Darrow-Dorman

Aug 11, 2021

Amanda “Mandypoop” Darrow-Dorman, age 38 of St. Paul Park, passed away unexpectedly in December 2021.

Amanda will be greatly missed by those who were lucky enough to meet her bubbly and colorful soul. She always helped people out to the best of her ability. Amanda was up for any adventure and lived her life to the fullest...

David and Ruth Johnson

Aug 11, 2021

David “Dav” and Ruth Johnson, aged 60 years old, both passed away on September 21, 2021.

They had been lifelong companions, having been introduced at a very young age due to the fact that the Schottmuller’s were friends with the Johnson.  Their families got together on a regular basis and even took camping trips together.  It wasn’t...

Donna Hintz

Aug 8, 2021

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Donna Mae Hintz, age 79, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on...

Donna Monjeau

Aug 4, 2021

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Donna Rae Virginia Monjeau, age 88, of Woodbury, passed...

Alice Erickson

Aug 4, 2021

Alice M. Erickson, age 86, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Harold; and son, Jon. Survived by children, Ann (John), Todd (Lisa), Joy (Mike); six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday,...

Joan Schneider

Jul 31, 2021

Joan Marie Schneider, age 87 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021.

Private family services will be held.

Daniel Zenner

Jul 31, 2021

Daniel J. Zenner, age 33 of St. Paul Park, passed away July 31, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2-5 pm at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 - 80th Street S., Cottage Grove.  Following the visitation there will be a celebration of his life...

Neysa Housley

Jul 29, 2021

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Neysa Housley, age 85 of St. Paul, passed away...

Gary Anderson

Jul 29, 2021

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Gary M. Anderson, age 69 of Cottage Grove, passed...

Robin Pesek

Jul 27, 2021

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Robin Darlene Pesek died on July 27, 2021.

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MaryJane Arnfelt

Jul 26, 2021

MaryJane Arnfelt, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Richard H.; great-granddaughter, Kiera Conroy; and sister, Nancy Carlson. Survived by children, Rick (Cathy), Tom (Holly), Jane (Bill) Conroy, and Jim (Sheryl Dickinson); grandchildren, Joshua Conroy (Kristin Leonard), Charlie (Caitlin), Jenny (Joey) Larsen, Andrew (Camille) Conroy, Michelle...

Orlan Brunsvold

Jul 25, 2021

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Orlan Sander Brunsvold, age 95, passed away on July...

Chris McCoy

Jul 25, 2021

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Chris R. McCoy

Beloved husband, father and...

Phillip Lopez

Jul 21, 2021

Phillip Lopez, age 71 of Cottage Grove, passed away July 21, 2021.

Private services will be planned.

Phil was born January 8, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Antonio and Esther Lopez.  He grew up in Lauderdale, Minnesota, the 3rd of 9 children.   After graduating from Ramsey High School in Roseville in 1968 he worked...

Harold Racine

Jul 20, 2021

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Harold “Harry” Racine, age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed...

Gordon Pederson

Jul 16, 2021

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Gordon Pederson, age 81 of Cottage Grove, passed away...

Fred James

Jul 13, 2021

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Fred Alva James, age 83 of Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away...